Friday, February 1, 2013

Saint's Prayers and God's Mercy

Saint’s Prayers and God’s Mercy

Feb 1 2013
I have been granted permission to share with readers the situation that resulted in my requesting prayer for a sister in Christ.  I join her in thanking those who prayed on her behalf. 

This sister’s testimony spoke to me as well.  It seemed that we were both facing ‘giants’, howbeit, under different circumstances.  The Lord is glorified through her testimony. The title of this article was inspired by the her letter.

Excerpts from email:

“As you know from my last email, I was hospitalized this past weekend due to heart palpitations and a racing heart.  As it turned out, the cancerous tumor in my breast became infected and that infection spread to my blood.  This is why my heart was going erratic.  To resolve the issue with my heart, they had to first resolve the infection.  My body had become what they call sepsis.

During my hospital stay, I was being seen by seven doctors: Internal medicine doctors, infectious disease doctors, cardiologists, etc.  One big draw was that (as one doctor shared) it is very rare that they see cancerous tumors developed to the extent that mine is (because most people use surgery & chemo to resolve them before it gets to that point)."

“However, my temperature was increasing and my breast was still red and hot from infection.  When I asked yesterday, they told me they could not discharge me until the infection was under control.  I asked if they could just send me home with an antibiotic prescription, but the doctor said that the antibiotic goes into our system better via IV.  They said I would need to stay as long as it takes until the infection was gone, even a week more possibly.”

“Yet, starting at around 11:00 am today, the doctors started coming to me one by one and giving me permission to leave!!!  The redness of my breast had gone and my vitals and blood work were back within normal range in terms of the infection and heart function.  I was elated!!!!! 

Thank you so much for your prayers!!!  If you could, please also share my immense gratitude and appreciation for the brethren who interceded on my behalf.  I know it is the prayer of the saints and the mercy of God which prevailed and heard my plea.”

“As I talked to the Lord on my hospital bed this morning, I asked Him why I had to go through this.  I was dumbfounded when He revealed the answer to me: FEAR.  There were 2 things I was fearful of and the Lord was putting His finger on those things.

I had never verbalized it nor really acknowledged it, but deep within I had formed the belief that the moment I would have to go to the hospital, it would be the beginning of the end for me.  I felt that having to be hospitalized would mean that I was going to die and not live; that God was not going to heal me.”
  

“Therefore, when my husband kept insisting that we go to the Emergency Room this weekend, I kept resisting.  I wanted to just wait on the Lord to take care of the situation and not go to the hospital.  I was afraid to go, somehow believing that would mean my death.  Yet here I was, sitting on the hospital bed, and I was not dead.  

Instead, the doctors were going to let me go home.  My fears (although I was not really aware of them until this morning) were proven unfounded.  The hospital had not been a sign that God was letting me die.  Rather, He was with me through the whole thing, even through my worst fears.  I had let fear create a reality for me that God had to show me was not true.”

“Second, I was fearful of the ridicule of men; and that was pride.  When God told me not to take chemo or radiation 5 years ago, the doctors all assumed I was some sort of nut.  They documented in my medical records that I would not take the treatments necessary because I "believed that God told me not to".  

Their assessment of me and of my God as reflected in those records was nothing short of mocking.  While it was easy to stand against this when the cancer was gone, once the cancer came back, it became harder.  I felt like a fool under the glare of medical professionals telling them about my God and the importance of me being obedient to Him when I was standing there with a body deformed by cancer."

“I didn't want anyone to see my breast, to see the tumor, and start pressuring me again about the chemo.  I was trying desperately to believe the Lord and did not feel that I could stand under the repeated assaults of doctors telling me I would die if I did not do as they stated.  So what did God do about this fear?  He had doctor after doctor and nurse after nurse come examine me and look at the breast.  

While I never became comfortable with it, after a while it just didn't hurt as much as it did initially.  I explained again and again during my hospital stay why I had not done the chemo/radiation and why I was not willing to consider it now.  I had to obey the Lord and trust Him, no matter what.  They all stared at me in disbelief as if I was not right in my mind.  

Yet, I told the Lord this morning, "God, what else can I say?  What I have told them is the truth.  Yet, it makes me look like a fool."  That is when God asked me, "Did my Son care that He had no reputation amongst men?  That He was despised and rejected?  Is the servant greater than his Master?"  Then I felt ashamed.  

I realized that my problem was not wanting to be despised by men (pride).  I wanted my healing from cancer to be a testimony to the Glory of God, but I had not been willing to be mocked while waiting for that healing to be manifested.  I thought of how the men and women likely mocked Noah as he built the ark.  

I thought about how Moses' people likely mocked him when he first came back with a message of being their deliverer. I understood that humility was of the utmost importance if the power of God is going to be available to me (for healing) and through me (to help reach others). 

It is necessary for me to experience the ridicule, the mocking, the being made a fool of for the sake of the Gospel so that every ounce of flesh and the pride of life can be put to death (so that I do not pervert the gifts of God).

I just wanted to say how relevant your recent post on fear was for me.  It always truly amazes me when God puts the same thing on His children's hearts.  When He showed me how He let this hospitalization occur to address my fear in these areas, I thought about your story of the caterpillar.  

God had to knock into these fears if He is to use me in the days to come.  As I spoke with Him this morning, I felt Him saying, "Now what else do you think I am unable to do?"  Clearly the answer is, "Nothing, Lord." 

(End of first excerpts)

My answer back to her was brief, but I did share that she was not alone.  Below are excerpts from correspondence (permission granted to post as led).  I wrote:

“He is faithful...listen sister, the 'reason' the Lord led me to post about Faith (the caterpillar) who had to 'overcome' the mountains of 'fear' and 'unbelief' is because I too, had fallen into both of those myself.  I understood why He was telling me to post them...the messenger gets the message first!  I had to repent of these...yes, our faith is being tried but the enemy is seeking to steal/kill/destroy faith.”

"I too was in fear and He showed me recently as well...
My fear began with thoughts of 'doubt', it became fear and fear held hands with unbelief.  I was doubting that I had ever heard from God; questioning if I am even a true child...it goes deeper, but the Lord had to reveal things in me.

It's a purging time sister and I now welcome it...I have repented truly. 

He's been doing a work inside me, purging etc and I've had to take time off the computer and more in prayer and listening.  However, i will be continuing on about deception.  I am grateful to Him for His purging; it has not been easy; been rather painful to open my eyes to some of my hidden faults that must be purged!”

The sister and friend responded back:

“Your fear Sister was the same as mine.  I was not afraid of dying if going to the Hospital, but it was the fear that this confirmed I had not heard the Lord.  He was not going to heal me and I was not His child.

The hospital was like being turned over to the hands of man, representing to me that the Father did not consider me His own.  "See, you do not know the Lord and He does not know you.  He is not going to heal you, because you do not belong to Him, but rather you will die."  

These are the words that the enemy whispered to me time and again.  It was such a heart wrenching joy when the Lord made me realize those words had sown down into my soul and that they were LIES!  Every since then I have tried to be very vigilant in casting down those false accusations from the accuser of the brethren.”

(End of excerpts)
Many that I have spoken with (and I do mean many) are expressing how they have been experiencing what many say (in various ways) is a test of their sanity, as well as fear on different levels.  Faith is being challenged as never before.  The Lord, in His wisdom and sovereignty is exposing our weaknesses.

It is more of the refiner’s fire, and the intensity of the fire has been increased seven times more.  It is necessary because as we grow, there are parts that must be pruned, cut away, so new growth may bring forth good fruit.  The beauty of this fire, as uncomfortable as it may be, is to correct, cleanse and purify us.

Flesh is a great pretender.  Just when you think it is dead, it rises up, ‘Surprise! I’m back.’  We will fight flesh until the day we leave these temporary vessels. It is why we are told to pick up our cross daily and die to self.  Whether we are as babes in Christ or mature believers, we will make mistakes.  

Every single one of us have areas that must be purged, whether we admit it or not.  None of us have arrived, yet we strive to overcome.  The Lord is faithful to help us, particularly if we lay down pride and admit we have fallen short of His glory.

The Lord is purging His people, revealing things in us that we would rather not be there at all.  It is not something to be ashamed of, unless of course, we refuse the work He is doing in us.  I think pride is something we all must overcome, as it is part of the fallen nature. 

There are far too many of us experiencing the same kind of turmoil to pass it off as an individual shortcoming.  The Father is purging His people, answering our prayers to be without spot or blemish. He knows what He is doing and it is good.  

For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon You.  [Ps 86:5]

Behold, You desire truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part You shall make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [Ps 51:6, 7]

I present this in closing, from one of the writings the Lord gave me.

Do Not Fear the Darkness

You have laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps. Lover and friend have You put far from me, and my acquaintance into darkness.  [Ps 88:6, 18]

When the darkness comes upon you, as you go through the dark season, I shall shine My light upon your heart and reveal the secret things that you have not known are there. Fear not; neither be dismayed or confounded. Be strong and of good courage. I work in the darkness; I work in ways you cannot see.

Your emotional condition is not necessarily your heart condition. Allow this piercing of the heart, for out of the wound shall pour forth all that festers and infects you. Surrender it into My hands and I cleanse, purify and heal you; you shall have a new heart.   

I shall shine My light into the darkness, and shall shine light upon your heart. Light overpowers darkness. Then shall you see clearly; then shall you know My glory in the face of My Son.

My people must go through these dark times. Many have despaired, been troubled, perplexed, cast down and cried out to Me. Those whom I have raised up mightily (in days gone by) went through the darkness that came upon them. They cried out to Me, yet felt so helpless, alone and abandoned, not understanding the times of My silence. If you fall, rise back up again. Repent and believe; let your faith hold fast to Me.

Genuinely repent and believe, forgive and die to self; then shall you be raised up and become the new man. I shall have a holy people, without spot or blemish. Yea and if you fall, I say rise up, rise up again, and cry out to Me.
For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. [Pro24: 16]

So shall it be with My people who persevere, who go through the dark seasons, who cry out in repentance, if there be need in any area for repentance. Yea, cry out to Me and I shall strengthen you as you go through purging and purification.
But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [2Cor 15: 57]

for His glory

Bonita               dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

(UPDATE- NOTE* - On the prayer request, as well as this article, I am adding the update. As of AUGUST 2013, in speaking with Mia, she is HEALED of cancer, not in remission but HEALED, no sign of cancer. Glory to God alone!)

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Prayer Request (Update Added.o1.31.2o13)

 UPDATE as of January 31, 2013
This is an update from the prayer request (below) that I had posted a few days ago.  To the glory of God alone, with thanksgiving, Mia from the Last Days blog has been discharged from hospital.  Her report is nothing short of miraculous, and truly the Lord was with her.

Mia expresses sincere gratitude to those who stood in the gap and prayed.  I also thank those who prayed.  The Lord is so faithful!  We give thanks, Abba.


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Prayer Request

At this time, I am asking any readers that if they are so led, to please lift up a sister in Christ who needs as many prayers as possible, at this critical time in her life.  She writes the blog found here: http://thelatterdays.blogspot.com/

She is in a serious, urgent situation in the hospital as I write this.  Please join ranks with me in prayer.  Pray in tongues if you are unsure what to pray, but however you pray, just allow the Holy Spirit of the Father to lead you. 


Every single one of us need prayers, yet with each of us, there are certain critical battles that we must call out to other soldiers to help us face the enemy.  In faith, we join ranks, always looking to the King who is the Lord of the battle.


And he said, Hearken [listen] you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's. 
 [2Chron 20:15]

Who is the King of glory?  The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.  O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have covered my head in the day of battle[Ps 24:8; 149:7]


for His glory

Bonita                           dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

PS I will soon continue in writing, as 'soon' as the Lord leads me to.  He has been teaching me much at this time, and I believe, teaching all of us.  Keep abiding; keep clinging to Him; He is faithful.  


Thanks for your prayers for Mia at the Latter Days blog (no, she's not a Latter Days Saint...it's a blog about the last days and things the Lord is revealing to her).


(UPDATE- NOTE* - August 2013 - In speaking with Mia, she has informed me that she is healed of cancer. She is NOT in remission (her very words and she gives thanks!); she is HEALED no sign of cancer Hallelujah! All glory to God alone!)

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Be Ye Strengthened

January 26, 2013 - [o1.26.2o13]

Be Ye Strengthened
First off; I have been experiencing some technical difficulties with Blogger the past few weeks or month, so hopefully this posting does not double itself up, or be strangely spaced.  If it is, I apologize, I have tried all I can do (with my limited technical knowledge) to correct this.

There are a few words that the Lord would like me to release (even re-release) at this time.  They will be dated accordingly to the time they were first given to me.  Right now, He wants us to keep standing strong, no matter what.  

The words that He has led me to release will be self-explanatory.  All glory is His; His love is so great towards us.  Even when things do not work out as we hoped, pray and give thanks.  He will work it out for our good, if we can just rest in His love and patiently wait.  (I myself am still learning patience...if truth were told, I think we all are.)

He is doing a quick work in us now; the final purging (how it hurts the flesh, yet so necessary!)  We look to Him as little children, knowing that our Father is Sovereign and that nothing takes Him by surprise.  We will battle this flesh until we leave these temples, and we will not 'arrive' until we join our Lord.

Yet meanwhile, we keep learning, keep praying and keep cleaving to our Father and Lord.

For we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God and are the called, according to His purpose.  [Rom 8:28]  

I came across a dream that I had written down from last year. The timing is impeccable and the timing is always that of our King and Lord.
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 This first word, the Lord led me to post Friday,
April 17, 2009 (given in 2008).  I revised it slightly in 2012, and renamed it from
FAITH.

It was given to me about four and a half years ago.

June 12, 2008 [06-12-08]

Faith versus Fear and Unbelief

I saw FAITH as a caterpillar, moving slowly, but steadily. It had to climb over small rocks called '
Doubt'. Faith did climb slowly over the rocks, continuing forward. But as Faith [caterpillar] crawled along, the rocks became as large hills called 'Fear'. Faith did not stop, but it did proceed slower.

Suddenly, before Faith [the caterpillar] stood two huge mountains, called 'Fear' and 'Unbelief'. (It was as though the little hills of ‘doubt’ became a mountain of ‘Fear’.)  Faith hesitated for a long time, seemingly halted; then finally Faith went forward, struggling, ever struggling, yet ‘seemingly’ conquering the mountain of ‘Fear’.

Then, in the valley between the mountains of 'Fear' and 'Unbelief', Faith rested for a time. Finally, with determination, the caterpillar [Faith] began to ascend the mountain called 'Fear', yet it seemed a slow and tedious process.  The word of the Creator spoke softly within the caterpillar, propelling it onward, silently strengthening it.

There were long stretches of desolation and solitude. Faith had to climb this mountain alone. Faith so wanted another to come alongside and crawl along with them to the top of the mountain, ‘Fear’, but sadly, the caterpillar [Faith] realized, it must continue on alone. At times, it seemed as if all strength had left Faith, the caterpillar.

Faith the caterpillar cried out to the Creator to strengthen it. The caterpillar
continued climbing the mountain, trembling, tired, unsure, so unsure of itself.  Could Faith conquer ‘Fear’?   Would Faith have the strength?  The caterpillar [Faith] lost its footing a few times, stumbled and rolled back down the mountainside a fair ways. It lay there for a time on its back, flat out, seemingly halted.

Was Faith dead? Had the mountain of 'Fear' conquered the little Faith? With great struggle, the caterpillar Faith tried to right its position, but it seemed impossible to get back onto its feet. Yet, the caterpillar Faith rested, crying out to its Creator.

Faith tried again, called out to its Creator, rested and tried again until suddenly, it was as if in the silence, an invisible hand turned the caterpillar Faith, back into the right position on its feet.

Fear not, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel; I will help you, saith the LORD, and your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.  [Is 41:14]

With sure feet, Faith the caterpillar proceeded, but it lost its footing more than once. Yet, after a season, each time, the caterpillar Faith began again. Finally, after much delay, much stumbling and a few falls, Faith restarted again and again, until finally the caterpillar reached the top of the mountain called 'Fear'.

For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: but the wicked fall into mischief. [Pro 24:16]

After a time of rest, Faith had to face ‘Unbelief’, for it was joined to the mountain of ‘Fear’.  Only a large crevice was between the two mountains, yet they were joined together beneath the crevice.  Faith had fallen into the crevice, caught between ‘Fear’ and ‘Unbelief’.  Yet again, Faith cried out to the Creator, knowing that it could not do it without Him.

A new strength surged through Faith, as the Creator took pity upon the caterpillar.  Though Faith was weak, the Creator strengthened the little one and made it strong.  It was His strength that caused Faith to go forward and 'Unbelief' was beaten. 

The mountains of 'Fear' and 'Unbelief' were now behind the caterpillar, Faith. It was now on straight ground. Faith the caterpillar had overcome the mountains 'Fear' and 'Unbelief', with the help of the Creator.

When Faith looked back, the mountains of ‘Fear’ and ‘Unbelief’ were gone. As real as they had seemed to the caterpillar [Faith], they were illusions. The caterpillar found a resting place and Faith spun a cocoon [covered by the blood, shielded by the Lord, resting in Him]. Waiting, waiting, waiting...

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. [Mat 17:20] 

                            
At just the right time, Faith awoke and was changed.
At first, I thought that Faith the caterpillar was a butterfly, but as Faith rose up, it also bowed down, between the blades of grass, humbling itself before its Creator.  It stayed there some time, as if waiting upon the God of all creation.

Finally, the butterfly arose.  As it soared higher, there was another change.  FAITH was an EAGLE! Faith soared and flew over the desolate land where the mountains of 'Fear' and 'Unbelief' were.  Lo! The mountains were indeed gone! Faith circled and flew towards the sun and into the ‘promised land’, a land filled with milk and honey.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.  [Is 40:31]

Another time, back in the late 90s…(1999) (keep in mind; I was NOT following Christ, meaning I do not know if I was even saved yet. It would be many years yet)

I saw the word OBEDIENCE in gold, so pure that it looked white. Suddenly, a dark substance began covering the word from top to bottom. At first, it troubled me that obedience was growing seemingly darker.  On second glance, I realized that the dark substance was BLOOD [the blood of Jesus Christ the Messiah].

Then the blood dissipated or rather, it disappeared into great Light and Glory. The blood of Christ Jesus covers OBEDIENCE until it becomes HIS LIGHT and GLORY.  The word OBEDIENCE had been a gold color, so pure that it looked white, yet with the blood of the Lamb, obedience became such pure gold that it appeared transparent.  ~ Selah ~

We must be as that caterpillar and overcome the mountains of fear and unbelief by FAITH and OBEDIENCE.  The blood of Christ covers and He shall be glorified. We will be purer than gold, transparent, rising up with the strength of an eagle, soaring far above Fear and Unbelief.


But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
[Mat 19:26]

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. [Is 40:31]
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 This was on my external hard drive, in my personal folder.  Unsure of the date, but it looks like it was two or three years ago. (2010-2011)

Believe

Put your trust in Me. Cast your cares on Me, says the Lord.  You must unburden yourself of all worry and fear.  Let go of those concerns that weigh you down…things that you have no direct control over at this time.   
Have FAITH that I will perform My word in your life and bring you through to your divine purpose.  Rest in the assurance that I CAN do what you CANNOT!  

Release yourself into the perfect peace that goes beyond your understanding into the realm of faith and dependence on My promises and goodness. You will not be disappointed with the results.

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?  
[Mat 6:27]

Be confident of this very thing that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. [Phil 1:6]

Impossible!  What I have asked of you seems impossible to your human mind.  You wonder, how can I possibly do what God has asked of me?  And yet you know that in fact God has said you can, when your mind says you cannot.

 
Think of Abraham being sent out from his country to one he knew not and then being told at 100 yrs of age he would be a father of many nations, when he had no child and was far, far beyond child bearing age.  

Yet he did in faith what his mind failed to comprehend.  He believed in hope against hope and exercised his faith to succumb the impossible.  He is your model for what I have required of you.  To you it is impossible, but in Me ALL things are possible.

Impossible…

Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall your descendants be.  [Rom 4:18]

And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body as now dead, when he was about a hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:  [Rom 4:19]

He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;  And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able also to perform.  [Rom 4:20, 21]

In hope against hope, he believed, so that he might become a father of many nations according to that which had been spoken without becoming weak in faith, he contemplated…

And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. [Lk 1:2]

Confirmation

And lo, you are unto them as a very lovely song of one that has a pleasant voice and can play well on an instrument for they hear your words but they do them not And when this comes to pass [lo, it will come] then shall they know that a prophet has been among them  
[Ez 33:30,33]

Turn you to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope: even today do I declare that I will restore double unto you; [Zec 9:12]

Confusion, fear and doubt = enemy

The cross demands discipline, trust and great responsibility. This takes courage that only comes from God.  Is God not a God who can do ALL things?  We have to be willing to give it all up to get it all back.

Write these words in your heart.  GIVE THANKS as if it were already done. 

Ask God to give you some kind of confirmation, a sign that it is of Him.  He will not mind, for He knows that in these days of darkness, with many voices claiming to speak for Him, we need confirmation, through His word and by His Spirit!   

Pray as though it is already done.  Give thanks as though it were. (ONLY IF God has confirmed or spoken...)

There is power in faith

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Glory to glory, step by step, precept upon precept, line upon line

The Word is His word

This is where the real truth is


People to people

This is where true ministry is

Fasting and prayer

This is where real power lies


Trust and obedience to Him

This is where real faith lies

We obey Him because we love Him!

We love Him because He first loved us.


Doors will open

This is where one walks through

Doors will shut


This is where one does not look back

The eagle flies

This is where I simply wait on Him -- BP

Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your steps.  [Pro  3:5]



Jesus/Y’shua said, Have faith in God

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed and therefore have I spoken, we also believe and therefore speak 
[2Cor 4:13]

Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. [Pro 18:21]
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 January 24, 2013 - [01.24.2013]

All is well between you and I.  You are searching your heart, desiring to die to self, wanting no part of self-righteousness or pride.  I do not take delight or pleasure in your sorrows or your grieving.  I know that those who are Mine seek answers.  Be patient yet a little longer.

I look after you, fear not.  You have trusted Me with all; therefore it is in My hands. In the midst of these battles, I AM there.  I fight on your behalf when you are too weary to fight.

Rise up and stand and see the victory and the salvation of the Lord your God.  Things may blow up in your face, but you must stand still.  Fear not.  I know these are difficult times for you, a trying of your faith like never before.  Fear not; I shall encourage and strengthen you to carry on, as you lean on Me and not your own understanding.

I have not lied to you from the beginning, but you must lay it all down.  I AM not man that I should lie.  Ye have need of patience, for when things come against you, you wonder if you have stepped out of My will.  

No I say to you that all of this is necessary to strengthen you.  I do not see as man sees, for many would silence you.  Yet, you must understand, My people all need to be strengthened in the areas of their weaknesses for that which is fast approaching.

The majority of My people must yet learn when to speak and when not to speak.  Some are silent, when I am leading them to speak; some speak, when they should be silent.  

Yet, if you speak when I lead you to and your words are not accepted, then leave it in My competent hands. Pray for one another; love one another, even in the midst of misunderstanding, for it is I who have taught you to do so.

Fear not, continue on in the way I lead you.  Forgive, as I know you will.  Trust Me.  Much is coming -- all who are watching are aware.  Trust Me.  My people must suffer through so that all may be purged, for My people have asked that all that is not of Me be removed.  I AM doing so, yet it is not an easy thing for My people. 

Be at peace.  You are learning and have been learning obedience by the things you have suffered and are suffering.  Again I say, be at peace in Me, for the peace I give you is not as the world gives.  Rest in Me; soon you shall rise up stronger, filled more with My love and My Spirit.
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January 25, 2013 - [01.25.2013] - 1:33 pm

Trust Me.  The trying of your faith is more precious than gold. Do not fear.  Overcome the mountain of fear.

When the apostles could not cast out a demon, they wondered why.  It is written:

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, Remove from here to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.  [Mat 17:20]

Faith is being tried like never before.  The tests are becoming harder, more intense, and more frequent.  Things are escalating in the natural realm also.  This strengthening of your faith is absolutely necessary, for that which you must believe for in the time of great tribulation, will require strong faith.

Chaos and destruction are becoming more frequent as well.  I have warned of this many times before, yet My people forget.  

 For God speaks once, yea twice, yet man perceives it not. [Job 33:14]

No one likes opposition, battles are not a preference over peace.  Yet, these are the days that you must stand as I command you.  Even in the face of opposition, know that I AM with you.

Each battle shall strengthen you.  Let not pride or fear be found in you, but let patience have its way.  Remember, David could have twice slain Saul, yet he left it in My hands, knowing that I had anointed Saul.  In My timing, Saul was removed.

Yet, David did not rejoice over his death, he grieved.  Those that stood with Saul fell also, yet a great lesson was learned.  It is I who sets kings up and it is I who removes kings.  All is in My hands, even when man perceives it not.

Every battle has its wounded, yes and great has been the affliction.  Yea, if you are afflicted because of sins, then they are purged when you cry out to Me.  In this, your prayers to be purified (found without spot or blemish) are answered, if you keep a repentant heart.

The dross (that which is impure and of no value) surfaces and is skimmed off (removed).  Let patience have its perfect work, so that you may be found perfect and entire (complete), lacking nothing.  If you lack wisdom, ask, for I give it freely, holding nothing back.  [Jam 1:4]

Walk by faith and not by sight.   Be ye strengthened!

For I will restore health unto you, and I will heal you of your wounds, says the Lord; because they called you an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeks after.  [Jer 30:17]

I will be carrying on with Battle above the Clouds and beginning with a piece on Sandy Hook.  It is likely not what you would expect, but it is continuing on with the deception that the Lord has been revealing.

Indeed, it is the time of revealing and the depth of deception is beyond what most of us can imagine.  Still the arch enemy, Satan/Lucifer rebels against the Most High.  It began long ago, in the heavens, when Lucifer cunningly and cleverly convinced one-third of the angels to follow him.

He never quit, not since the time in the Garden of Eden, with Adam and Eve...his efforts are increased, for he knows his time is short.

Also, it is most fitting to suggest to you to re-read:


for His glory alone

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