New Year Prayer

Prayer for the Coming Year

Typically at this time of year, it is customary for people to wish each other a Happy New Year. But rather than follow traditional ways, I have offered a heartfelt, sincere prayer. 

As apostasy (falling away) has been increasing at alarming rates, my prayer is that this be the year that God's people, the true children of light, become absolutely inseparable from Yeshua (Jesus).

My prayer is that God (Yhvh) grant continuous strength to His people in moments of weakness and weariness threaten to bring them to a halt. As we wait upon the Lord, He promises to renew our strength so that we will rise up with wings as eagles. [Is 40:31] 

In waiting upon the Lord and being strengthened by Him, not one will be overwhelmed to the point of giving up or giving in!

May hearts burn with passion, compassion and love to bring in the lost and to do the will of the Father, no matter what - that courage and boldness be enveloped in humility; that forgiveness, mercy and grace flow from our being and stop the mouth of the slanderer, liar and accuser, Satan and all enemies of the cross.

May the Spirit of God so fill each vessel of the wise ones that they are wholly prepared for the return of the Bridegroom. As the wise virgins wait, may the glory of His light in each blind the eyes of the enemy and draw the unsaved to Yeshua (Jesus). 

May love so abound that each one humbly warns the unwise to get oil now, whilst there is still time, for the midnight hour fast approaches, and great is the darkness.

May not one of God's own touch His glory or take the glory for themselves, but rather exalt Him on high, with praise upon their lips, worshiping Him in Spirit and in truth. [Jn 4:24] May eyes be wide open and ears alert to hear the Good Shepherd's voice and follow His lead.

I ask the good Lord to grant to those who cleave to Him 2020 vision spiritually, thus having the ability, due to sharpened vision,  to recognize the true from the false, and the good from all manner of evil, no matter how masterfully the enemy blurs and camouflages reality in order to deceive the disciples of Christ.

Then Lord, when discernment is accurate and sure, grant the wisdom to know the best way to handle that which is discerned, so that the outcome is according to Your perfect will.

May we unite as one, strong in faith in Christ Yeshua/Jesus, fully armoured, fighting the good fight, and having done all, to stand. [Eph6:13] 

Let us encourage and pray for one another, including our enemies. [Jn13:34; Mat 5:44]

May each one realize that we are all called to be watchmen, and may each find strength not to fall asleep on their watch. Jesus said that no one knows the day or the hour, but He did tell us what to watch for. He also gave us the parable of the fig tree - we can surely see the budding.

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is nigh: So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. [Mat 24:32, 33] (Words of Yeshua/Jesus)

 When it is evening, you say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather today: for the sky is red and lowering (threatening). O you hypocrites, you can discern the face of the sky; but can you not discern the signs of the times? [Mat 16:2, 3] (Messiah's words)

May the most Holy Spirit remind each child of light that indeed, we all have fallen short of God's glory (which is why we needed a Saviour in the first place, due to the fall of Adam); and that we all like sheep have gone astray. (Again, we needed a Saviour, the Good Shepherd.)

I do not ask this in prayer for the sake of condemnation, but rather, to keep us balanced, so that we do not think of ourselves more highly than we ought. Sometimes pride has gotten the better of me; it is subtle.

That in His mercy, God reminds us that we each were turned away from Him and went our own way; but He, as a good Shepherd, left (and leaves) the 99 who are safe, to go after the one who is lost. 

He gives (and gave) His life for His sheep. He knows his sheep, and His sheep know His voice.

May we remember that this is not a competition, but that the gifts and strengths we have each been given are meant to complement and help each other, that is...to add to, to enhance and to strengthen the Body of Christ. 

Through reminders from the Holy Spirit, keep each member of the Body free from the entanglements of pride and arrogance, as we acknowledge that all that is said and done is only through and because of Jesus (Yeshua) - to the glory of God alone!

May we boldly speak the truth with the agape love of God,, as our Saviour did, some with compassion, some with fear, to pull them safely out of the clutches of the enemy and out of the fire.

Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal lie. And of some have compassion, making a difference:

And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. [Jude 1:21-23]

I offer this prayer with love in the name above all names and with God's love because the Lord has shown me what is good, and what He requires of me (and all who are His), which is: [...]...to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly before your God. [Micah 6:8]

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. [Jude 1:25]

(Note* - As it is my prayer from the heart, I added a couple of things to it today that I have prayed privately in the past, but forgot to include when posting it yesterday (January 1, 2020). I was actually praying the prayer aloud as I was writing it on this blog. I feel it is now complete. BP - Jan 2, 2020)

Diligently Writing

Over eight weeks ago I began the next article, only to delete most and keep portions. Again I would start. Then it was halted as I became unwell. I began writing again about five or six weeks ago, but could not stay at it for long periods, as the battle over my health continued.

I have neared completion of the next writing; it is lengthy and will be in parts. It will be up within the next few days. I will say that 2020 will be a "pivotal year" [this the LORD revealed to me, not any wisdom of my own]. 

In fact, that is the title of the piece - 
"2020 - Pivotal Year in Clash of the Kingdoms"

...the dominoes are being aligned; and when they are, it will only take one push to start the rapid fall. 

The Sovereign God has put the words "clash of the kingdoms" in my spirit for years now, but the time is near upon us. There is good to look forward to, but also bad to prepare for. The next writing will expound on these things. It may not be what you expect, as things are not as they appear to be. I sincerely hope that you will return and read it in a few days.

May the joy of the Lord be your strength.

for His glory

Bonita                            dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

I Said, Lazarus Come Forth

I Said, Lazarus Come Forth

April 5, 2009 [04/05/09] 11:11 am

First released this day:

July 10, 2010 [07.10.10] 2:12 Pm

The trying [testing] of your FAITH will come in many forms. Just as Abraham, it will seem more than you can bear at times, but obedience came through all you suffered. Now comes trial to see if it is pure. Yea, at times, you may wonder, ‘Did the Lord really ask that?’ Your flesh will bring doubt; satan would join in with adding fear…’What if it wasn’t God, won’t I be a fool?’ I speak once, yea twice, but men perceive it not. Ask me to confirm and I shall, for I tell you to test the spirit to see if it is of Me or not. I will not go against My written word.

The Death that Matters

It is being [and has been] drilled into your spirit to seek Me in all things, no matter how trivial. Come and STAY in My presence, even if the flesh screams a hundred reasons why you can leave. You will know when it is time to go about your business.

Think upon Jesus your Messiah in the garden of Gethsemene. He left only to see if His disciples were obeying Him to watch, and pray, yet he found them asleep three different times. Disappointed but not undaunted, He returned to cry out alone to Me. His flesh resisted so profoundly; so great was His travail and earnest that He sweat drops of blood.

Have you come to that point in My presence, where flesh cries out for release? It is true that many of you have perspired as you travailed, but not to the point of sweating blood. Wait upon Me and your flesh will be in awe in My holy presence. Perseverance has its rewards. Some of the hardest battles that a warrior endures are those he fights alone. To pick up your cross and die to self is one of those lonely battles. Cry out to Me.

I will strengthen you to endure in the crucifying of fleshly desires and sin. My resurrection power will not only restore you, but indeed, I shall be glorified through you, as Christ Jesus takes His proper place upon the throne of your heart and soul. 

 Yes, Christ in you, the hope of glory. Who calls out for repentance, warning of the second death? Who tells the wicked to forsake their ‘way’ and the unrighteous man his ‘thoughts’, saying, Turn to Me and I will have mercy on you; and to your God, for I will abundantly pardon [Is 55:7]

Prepare for Exodus

If you are hearing to seek Me, then there is still time. Woe unto those who seek Me NOT, whilst there is the call sounding loudly, for when judgment comes, they shall fear for they shall be found wanting. Their idols will not save them. 

 The death angel will bypass only those with the blood of the Lamb [Jesus the Christ and Messiah] – yea, His holy blood upon the windows of their soul and the doorposts of their heart. These are the sealed ones. 

For the time of a new exodus is here. Multitudes will begin exodus spiritually [to come of Eygpt, Babylon] whilst many [but not all] will begin a physical exodus. How will you know what to do unless you seek Me, willing to obey. Diligently seek Me while I may be found; call upon Me while I am near [Is 55:6]

Shake yourself from the dust, arise and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose yourself from the bonds of thy neck, o captive daughter of Zion.

For thus says the Lord God, My people went down aforetime into Egypt to sojourn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them without cause. Now therefore, what have I here, Says the Lord, that My people is taken away for nought [nothing]? They that rule over them make them ‘to howl’; says the Lord and My name continually every day is blasphemed.

My Voice Is Heard Through My People

Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore they shall know in that day that I am He that does speak: behold, it is I.

How beautiful upon the mountain are the feet of he that brings good tidings; that publishes peace; that brings good tidings of good; that publishes salvation, that says unto Zion, thy God reigns.

Thy watchmen shall lift up their voice: with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion. The Lord has made bare his holy arm; in the eyes of ‘ALL THE NATIONS’: and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. [Jn 4:24 God is a Spirit; and they that worship him must worship Him in spirit and in truth]

Prepare Ye

Listen carefully to Me and you will know in your spirit what is required of you to do. For as with the old, so with the new, for I am the same yesterday today and forever. First the inside of the cup must be cleaned, then the outside; first the beam must be removed from your eye, then you can see clearly to remove the splinter in your brother’s eye.

Depart ye, depart ye, go you out from there, touch no unclean thing, go ye out of the midst of her [Egypt /Babylon], be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord.

For you shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight [flee], for the Lord will GO BEFORE YOU, and the God of Israel will be your re-reward. [Is 56:8, 10-12] [you will go forth confidently and calmly, for I guide those clearly whose heart is for Me; those who hear]

Behold my servant [Jesus the Messiah] shall deal prudently, He shall be exalted and extolled and held very high. So shall he sprinkle MANY NATIONS; the kings shall shut their mouths at Him; for THAT which had not been told them ‘SHALL THEY SEE’’ and THAT which they had not heard, shall they consider [read Isaiah chapter 52]

They Who Seek Me are Called Out Ones

The ways of Babylon have invaded My ekklesia; yea, but they who seek Me, them shall I save for I have called them out, as they sought Me. My ekklesia, My people will assemble in chosen places.

The righteous perish, and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the EVIL TO COME. [Is 57:1] … Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumbling block out of the way of My people.

For thus says the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, ‘I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. For I will not contend forever, neither will I be wroth, for the spirit should fail before Me and the souls which I have made. I have seen his ways and will heal him; I will lead him also and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. [Is 57:14-16]

Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice as a trumpet, and show My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Yet they seek Me DAILY and delight to know My ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of Me the ordinances of JUSTICE: they take delight in approaching to God [Is 58:1-2]

Dare to Obey

Is this not a fast that I have chosen? To loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? Is it not to deal your bread to the hungry, and you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? 

When you see the naked, that you cover him, and that you hide not yourself from your own flesh? Then shall your light break forth as the morning, and your health shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before thee, the GLORY of THE LORD shall be your reward. Then shall you call, and [I] the Lord shall answer and shall say, Here I am. 

 If you take away from the midst of you the yoke, the putting forth of the finger [pointing fingers] and speaking vanity, and if you draw out your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul: then shall thy light rise in obscurity and thy darkness be as the noonday [Is 58: 6 -10]

And I, the Lord shall guide you continually and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones, and thou shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places, you shall raise up the FOUNDATIONS [Yhwh, the Rock - Christ Jesus the cornerstone] of many generations, and you shall be called, the repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. [Is 58:11-14]

Turn to Me

Repent of all that is not of Me, and delight in seeking Me, so shall you call your walls Salvation; and your gates Praise. I the Lord shall be to you an everlasting light, and I shall be your glory.

I say…Go through, go through the gates, prepare ye the ways of the people, cast up, cast up the highway, gather out stones, lift up a STANDARD for the people.

Behold the Lord has proclaimed to the end of the world, Say you to the daughter of Zion: Behold, thy salvation comes; behold His reward is with him and his work before him. And they shall call them redeemed, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord and you shall be called SOUGHT OUT, A city NOT FORSAKEN. [Is 62: 10-12]

Bring Forth

I have stayed with you through the false labour. Now is the time to bring forth.

Be in pain, and labour to bring forth, o daughter of Zion like a woman in travail: for now shall you go forth out of the city and you shall dwell in the field, and you shall go even to Babylon and there shall you be delivered, there the Lord shall redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies. [Micah 4:10]

Now also many NATIONS are gathered against thee that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.

But they know NOT the thoughts of the Lord, neither understand they His counsel, for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor [wheat into the barn]

NOW is the time to bring to fruition all that I have told you I would do. It is simply a matter of obedience fulfilled. You know what has been required of you. Delay no longer; thus I command you. I will have a holy and set apart people, and through them, I shall be glorified. That which I have told you is about to come forth…

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it shall surely come, it will not tarry. [Hab 2:3]

Jesus said unto her, Said I not unto thee that, if thou would believe, thou should see the glory of God?

Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, Father, I thank Thee that Thou hast heard Me. And I knew that Thou hearest Me always: but because of the people which stand by, I said it, that they may bleive that Thou hast sent Me.

And when He thus had spoken, He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.

And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin.

Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. [Jn 11:40 –Jn 11:44]

penned by

A. Chenoa (pseudonym)
aka
Bonita