War in the Air-Witchcraft in the Fog_PART4

 This is a repost that goes back as far as 13 years [2012]. It is lengthy, even divided into two, which I have done with this posting. These messages were gathered over a year or so (it will say). It was NOT done in one sitting. 

Please keep that in mind.

When I post the second half of Prayer Can Change Anything Part B, links to the original will be provided. As I typed that, I realized that some of it was posted in 2012, so the links will be defunct. 

Prayer Can Change Anything - Part B

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The next excerpts are originally from February 22, 2012. They were reposted November 6, 2013 in: Sovereign is Our God If you go to the original, you will have to scroll for excerpts. They are in the proper order, but portions have been drawn out, as led by the Lord, for the time such as now.

February 22, 2012 - [02.22.2012] - 11:02 AM

Sovereign God

El Shaddai - Sovereign Creator of all things

Pray for the people in all nations of the world. Do not judge the people of a nation by their leaders, for the heart of the government is rarely the heart of the people. A remnant of My people can be found within every nation.

[New excerpt – same article, below excerpts- 2013 post (word from Feb. 2012)]

Many have been persecuted and suffered torment, even death. Many more shall be persecuted and suffer likewise, but many have been called unto this very hour to do that which I have foreordained. I AM Sovereign; none can stay My hand nor counsel Me.

None know My thoughts or My ways, except that which I reveal to whomsoever I choose. My people shall not be caught off-guard. My people shall know and understand that which is coming. They shall continue in holiness and obedience, for I abide in them and they in Me.

Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but He reveals His secret unto His servants the prophets.  [Amos 3:7] 

(NOTE: I interrupt here because too many today believe only the “prophets” are hearing from the Lord and things (mysteries, revelations, secrets, knowledge) are being revealed only to them. Do not believe that lie. The scripture was written by the prophet Amos in a time when only the prophets were known to speak by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Today, because of Jesus/Yeshua the Messiah, He speaks to all who are born-again, Spirit-filled followers of Christ. Just look at all that He is revealing these days. Even unbelievers are witnessing what God is revealing. I will leave it at that for now, but please pray and seek God.

I had to add this because this was originally posted in 2012 and 2013. We are in the end times. Much is happening at exponential speed. Stay close to Jesus/Yeshua, it is crucial -- End note-BP2025Jan.]

Behold the Hour

 My judgment began some time ago, yet many are only becoming aware of it now. Persecution has begun and shall increase in countries unfamiliar with persecution in blatant measures. Behold the hour and the time you are in!   

Many in nations that are considered peaceful are beginning to see the start of persecution now, yet many other nations have constantly lived under oppression and persecution.  

The great persecution of disciples of My Son in the peaceful nations is soon to begin, yea, for great tribulation approaches for the inhabitants of the earth. There is no escaping, for I shall execute My justice and judgment. Many shall perish. 

Others shall go forth to bring in the harvest. Then shall multitudes be in the valley of decision; then shall those who flee due to great troubles, begin to mourn for their iniquity.  

But they that escape of them shall escape and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, everyone for His iniquity. [Ezek7:16] 

Many shall flee into the wildernesses. Exodus soon begins. I tell My people not to fear. Do not fear or be dismayed; neither be discouraged. Be strong.

Have I not commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid neither be you dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with you wherever you go. [Josh 1:9]

Prepare, prepare ye the way of the Lord. Look up to the skies, yet pray for discernment, for the enemy has plans of his own. He is the prince of the power of the air and he shall use the skies to show forth signs and wonders. Many shall be deceived, for they loved not the truth. I shall allow this, for My judgments that were prophesied long ago shall come to pass. It has begun. 

Judgment versus Wrath 

Do not confuse My judgment with My wrath, for My wrath shall be seen in that which is called, the day of the Lord. All people will come under My judgment, but the children of obedience shall not experience My wrath. My wrath shall wax hot, in fierceness, great indignation and righteous anger. It shall consume My enemies and sinners, children of disobedience.  

[New excerpt- same article 2013 – Sovereign is our God]

Pray for a Spirit of Repentance

My people, pray for hearts to be turned to repentance, that they will see the truth in believing in the Messiah, Jesus/Y’shua of Nazareth. Selah. Yea, for I shall draw those with a spirit of repentance to My Son. Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice and listening (hearkening) than the fat of rams. [1Sam 15:22] 
 
Watchmen, Sound the Alarm

Watchmen, speak forth. Write what I tell you upon tablets, so he who sees will run with it. Sound the alarm once again! Great waters come to destroy; heed My warnings. Listen and prepare, for when the earth is shaken and the ground opens wide its mouth, in the days soon ahead, great destruction and death shall be seen.

A great war is coming and the leaders of many countries shall hinder their people and allow great destruction. They will look out for themselves and those they care about, but not the people of the nation.

My people shall not fear. Comfort My people, love and pray for one another. Assemble yourselves, fast and pray. I shall direct your steps. You shall not walk in fear, for I AM your shield. Out of the seven churches shall come forth those who walk in My commandments obediently.  

If a man say, I love God, and hates his brother, he is a liar: for he that loves not his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loves God loves his brother also. 

[1Jn 4:20, 21]

[new excerpt – same article 2013]

Rise Up and Pray

Lo! A fire shall be amongst the people in the areas of My choosing. There is a great power of darkness covering the land and shall greatly increase. The shroud is prepared for America. Pray for London; woe to Britain for the sorrows coming upon her. Woe to the allies of America! Pray; come to Me in humility and prayer. Pray, for the people of all nations are in need of prayer.

Pray for North America! Woe to the nations of North America if they do not repent! I AM calling all people, including My own, to humble yourselves and repent of all that is not of Me. Keep a repentant heart and walk holy. Be obedient to My leading so that you will be out of harm's way.  

Lo! My angels shall go forth at My command. Let the doorposts and lintels of your heart be sprinkled with the Blood of the Lamb, My precious Son, your Savior! Those who weep and travail for that which is coming shall be sealed. They are Mine.

(In the original post, scriptures given: [Rev 7:3; Eze 9:5,6])

Rise up My people and pray. Yea, a shroud is over America and it shall fall. The flickering light is about to go out. A spirit of heaviness (discouragement and hopelessness) has pressed many into a hard place. The wearing down of the saints has begun, but it shall increase as the evil one arises, speaking great words against Me, as Daniel forewarned.

The Weary Ones

And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. [Dan 7:25] 

There are those crying out to Me, who are losing hope and are impatient in waiting. To My people who are weary in waiting, losing hope, I say: I have not forgotten you. Why stand you there without hope? You are as My Son, for you have learned obedience by the things that you have suffered.  

Yet, as Job, you say, What is my strength, that I should hope? And what is my end, that I should prolong my life? Yet I remind you: Behold, My eye is upon them that fear Me, upon them that hope in My mercy. [Job 6:11; Ps 33:18]

(In original is also [Is 54:11; 17])

Resist not My Spirit, for I have come to gather you as a hen does her chicks, as a caring shepherd does his precious lambs and sheep. I shall strengthen the weak hands, and establish the feeble knees. 

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness (with your obedience) and put your trust in the Lord. I am He who sees the end result from the beginning. I believe in you, for I am He who knew you before you were in your mother’s womb. I formed you in your mother’s womb. Trust Me and do not listen to the negativity of flesh or the enemy.

Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

Call to Repentance and the Word

 Understand the times you are in. Understand the call to repentance; the call to holiness and the call to obedience. Stand strong in faith. I am positioning My people. Those who obey shall take the forefront to speak to the multitudes.  

This shall be the sons of God manifested; My Son shall have His Bride. The Head and the Body of Christ shall be united. This shall be My faithful and obedient ones, unashamed to walk in holiness, maturity, wholeness, completeness (perfect) and in love.

Those who mingle the precious with the vile, the clean with the unclean and the holy with the unholy shall weep, as they are brought low and are passed over.  Wood, hay and stubble is burnt up. Repent and believe.

Fear not. Babylon is full of confusion and tyranny. Come out of her, My people.

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, My people, that you be not partakers of her sins, and that you receive not of her plagues.[Rev18:4]

Wherefore come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. [2Cor6:17]

Do not give up. Focus on your Savior, Redeemer and King and read the scriptures. The light in many of the church leaders has become dim, for they seek to satisfy the world and compromise the very gospel.  

Yet even amongst the church leaders, only a remnant walks in My ways, doing My will. I have always had a remnant, from the beginning. They know the cost and lead the people in truth, far from the traditions of men and the doctrines of demons. They do not compromise with the world. They do not company with the harlot.

The majority of the true ministers are not well-known by the world, but all of My true ones are hated by the world. They have tasted of (suffered) persecution, rejection, misunderstandings, slander, ridicule, mockery, accusations and loneliness.

They lead by example and encourage the entire [true] Body to come together as one, allowing each to do their part and operate in their gifts. For this reason, they are rarely noticed, for as each part functions in unity, no one part is exalted above another part, for it flows in harmony, just as the physical body works as one unit. Pray for one another.

(NOTE*: It is understood that the Lord has made it clear, even in scripture, that not everyone who says they are "the body of Christ" are His. Pray about it; some need to repent and the Lord will forgive, if they let go of their wrongdoing, and humbly turn back to Jesus, and trust Him. Read: [Mat 7:22-23] - BP)

Yea, I shall rise up those who shall lift their sword in one hand and a torch in the other, so that those who stumble in darkness can see. Those who desire truth will hear truth. Lift high the torch (light) and the sword (Word of God spoken through you by the Spirit of truth).  

Days of My Spirit

The day is fast coming where people will be healed where they are, unlike many of the false crusades today. The enemy seeks to discredit My work, yet in My timing, I shall present those that I have been preparing and My Spirit will be seen in the land again.

Do you see the signs? You know My timing is near; the sons of God await My command and My blessing (anointing) to go forth. Selah. My Bride is making herself ready; so painful, yet necessary has been her purification.  

My people are holy (the remnant is a nation unto themselves), a people set apart, a peculiar people, a royal priesthood, who show forth praise to Me, for I called them out of darkness and into My wonderful light. [1Pet 2:9]

(NOTE*: Con't excerpts from November 2013 - Sovereign is Our God  BP)

Spiritual Darkness

The day is here when seven women (churches) will take hold of one man (they grab a hold of Y’shua/Jesus, yet it is He who chooses the true Bride). They eat the bread of deceit and they cloak themselves with robes of self-righteousness.  

The power of many leaders shall be shattered. The dragon desires to shatter the power of My people who walk the highway of holiness, but he shall not.  

Rise up and take the kingdom, for from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, but the violent shall take it by force. 

[NOTE: This is NOT as NAR or Word of Faith (WolF) teaches. The Lord is saying that His people will not fall away into apostasy. They will stand strong for the kingdom (and love not our lives unto death - Rev 12:11 - but sadly, we will see those who call themselves Christians fall away. We are seeing it now -- End note-BP]

Great spiritual darkness has fallen upon the land, and the days are fast approaching where the hearing of My word shall be as a famine upon the people. Darkness gets darker; foreboding - evil flaunts itself boldly, PRIDE arises!  Be not deceived when those who speak of ‘no falling away’ whisper in your ear.  [see 2Thes 2:3 to avoid deception]

Shout from the rooftops…remember Cain, King Saul and Esau; so it continues, even unto this day. I shall rise up shepherds who will gather the scattered sheep and bring them to the Good Shepherd (Jesus/Y’shua).

Repent, for the Time is at Hand

 Prepare, prepare, prepare ye the way of the Lord! Temptations have come abroad and into the grasp of many, who took the bait of the silver-tongued devil.  

They shall fall, they shall fall. Satan has lured them away, offering them what they thought they needed. He has taken time to learn the weaknesses of My people. Repent, for the time is at hand…

He will slice them through as a knife through butter and many will become divided and the division shall be swift. ‘Now you have all that you need and desire’, he whispers, and they fall as did Samson, as did Balaam. Repent, for the time is at hand…

How much she has glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow for her: for she says in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. [Rev 18:7]

He will present himself in a man or woman, if they are not walking in My commandments and abiding in me. ‘You shall be accepted and respected’, he lies. He offers power and riches to the greedy and wicked, yet the cost is their very souls. Repent, repent, repent, for the time is at hand!

Yea, but I shall rise up those who are considered the most unlikely. The wise shall be confounded by the foolish things and the mighty shall be abased by the weak.  They shall be a shock and a horror to the enemy and to all who oppose them, for I have brought them through hard trials and testing. 

Vessels Unto Honor

Yea, I have been preparing My people. My warriors have been in training, overcoming hard tests and trials. The Bride is making herself ready. Be ready, prepare! The glory, light and magnificence of My (Son) Christ shall fill My vessels of honor and their beauty is comparable to none.  

They bear much fruit and move in the power and authority of Y’shua/Jesus, which shall and does infuriate the oppressor. It is the last of the last days, as the evil in the end of this age escalates. The horror of calamities shall become unbearable, yet is it not written that the time would be shortened for the sake of the elect?  [Mat24:22] 

Woe to the inhabitants of the earth! He who torments the people and destroyed much over all the ages with his own evil armies (demons), coupled with his own evil people, is filled with great wrath, for he knows he has but a short time. [Rev12:12] 

Satan, his evil armies and the workers of iniquity, who follow after and obey him, shall be brought to judgment, and justice shall be carried out.

The enemy seeks to come against My people with fury, accusing them always, for he knows that they are Mine. He would seek to destroy them, yet he is not allowed to, as they remain in faith and obedience. They are hidden under the shadow of My hand. He cannot touch their spirit nor do anything that I do not allow. Hold fast.

I will send forth just the right ones, anointing their words, by which I will draw many to Me. Satan does not see the heart, but he has watchers, an army, and a government. They work together to tempt My people in their weaknesses, in an attempt to seduce them away, when they least expect it.  

He tempts My people to sin, endeavoring to convince them that it is My will. Yea, but I do not tempt My people, nor would I ever direct them towards sin.  

By Faith, Overcome and Endure

I am not capricious nor is discouragement ever from Me. Overcome My people, overcome the flesh and its lusts by dying to self; overcome and endure! Those who hold fast to their faith, clinging to My Son, walking in obedience to My word and doing My will shall be overcomers and receive the crown of life. 

See  [Jam 1:12-14; Rev 12:11] 

In justice, judgment and wrath, this war shall end in victory, for I AM the LORD of the battle. My armies are being positioned and rising up to go forward into battle. Yea, again I say, I AM the Lord of the battle. Selah

End Times Are Here 

There shall be no strains of harmony amongst My people, for they shall walk with one mind, in one spirit and in one accord, despite the blackness of night and the evil around them. They shall plumb the depths of My word and I shall reveal hidden treasures to them. They shall walk in the realms of brightness, coming through the darkness victoriously.  

The winds will fight together with a dreadful blast. With the exaltation of each ocean wave, the shores of this nation shall be overcome, as a great wall arises out of the waters and pushes inland with no mercy.

These Things Must Be

Fear not the earth changes, or pole shifts, or the stars and constellations, or the earth reeling to and fro as the seas rise, for the earth shall vomit and spew forth destruction. I have forewarned in My word; I am Sovereign. These things must be. The winds of war shall blow across this nation, as well as other nations and great shall be the death and destruction.

Keep the Faith – Trust God

Everything I do contains wisdom and knowledge, for I am not the author of confusion. Fear not, My people, for I lead you as you trust in Me. [Jam 1:12; 5-6]

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all them that trust in Him. [2Sam 22:31]

     (the above excerpts) Original: Sovereign is Our God (reposted 2013)

    The following is from: (ironically called): Posted as Led. It was published on April 16, 2014; however, some of the excerpts contained within that article are from 2011.

     [Excerpt begins…]

     October 19, 2011 [10.19.11] 

Consider further My people, the cost (the price), that must be paid in total commitment to Me, for all that I do is done decently and in order.

Great Chaos and Destruction

For when great waters overtake your shores, moving inland, and great chaos, death and destruction comes, will you curse Me, or will you finally see the war that has been waged for millennium over the earth and its inhabitants? When the day comes when money is of no value and gold and silver are tossed into the streets, will you then turn to Me in repentance? None shall stop My judgments.

When your land shakes and the earth rips open, will you raise your fist in defiance against a holy God, or will you finally see that the enemy is cruel and wicked? When great fire spills forth in raging fury, will you curse hateful words, or will you see the one who is a curse and an evil creature of hatred, both he and his evil armies? Will you then turn to Me in genuine repentance?

When men who have been taken over by greed and by evil entities war upon your land, showing no mercy and doing as they desire, will you finally cry out to Me in desperation, or will you be as Job’s wife saying, ‘…curse God and die’? [Job 2:9]

War for Souls

The war for souls and for destruction of this earth is real, yet I shall be victorious. When the sun is darkened and the moon does not show its light; when the stars fall from heaven; and the earth reels to and fro like a drunkard, will you cry out for the mountains to fall upon you? Or will you fall upon your knees and cry out to your Creator to forgive you and save you?

Many mock and say, ‘If this is your ‘loving’ God, keep Him.  I don’t want Him’ ─ yet they turn to believe a strong delusion which I send forth that ultimately will destroy both them and their pride, for they did not love the truth.

And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God (Yhvh) shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: [2Thess 2:10-11]

So consider, My people, that which is so very soon coming upon the earth. All the nations are in an uproar. Peace has left and sorrow and destruction reign. Yea, but beware of those who offer false peace and an answer to all your questions. Selah

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. [1Thes5:3]

    Consider, those of you who have laid down your lives completely as a living sacrifice unto Me; consider the reward coming to you. For I shall have a people to show forth My glory and My power in these last days.

Harvest is Ripe

harvest is ripe-photo credit: Dreamstime.com

The harvest is ripe and laborers are few, for many are called, but few are chosen. Multitudes, multitudes shall be in the valley of decision in the days that come. Many shall run to the mountains grieving for their sins and grieving for their blindness.

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. [Act 26: 18]

But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity. [Ezek7:16]

Flee Lust and Pride

Let Me prepare you now for that which is soon ahead. Beware of the enemy, the seducer, who has already implemented his strategies, as a final assault to those who call themselves by My name, to distract the remnant through lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life. [1Jn 2:16]

The death (dying) to self destroys lust and pride, for in the state of death, eyes do not see flesh has no life, and pride has no rule. Lose your life in order to gain it. It is a critical hour! Choose wisely.

To choose foolishly, you will keep your life (refuse the cross), take the bait of the enemy, and succumb to the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and pride of life.  

I urge you, consider carefully and choose wisely. Turn from your own ways. Press in and hear Me, My child, come to know Me in a deeper, intimate way. You will hear Me in the quiet, with a still, small voice, NOT in the distractions that occupy the places that attract your flesh.

Poisoned Water versus Living Water

Wait upon Me, you of little patience. Lay down your cares and anxieties. Be still. Why are you looking for love everywhere, except by looking to Me? Come away from distractions that occupy the places that please your flesh. Do not drink from fountains where water looks lovely and pure, but is filled with bitter poison.   

Why look at the outward appearance? Drink not from the fountains that offer the water of life, yet truly is water of death. Run from those who say, Peace, peace, when there is no peace. [Jer 8:11]

Come unto Me and I shall give you living water. Come away from the distractions that occupy the places that attract your flesh.

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

I have loved you. I have blessed you. I have been most patient as you struggled, yea, I have even helped you to carry on. Do not throw it away in bitter pride, desperate to satisfy the flesh. Run into My arms and lay not at the bosom of a stranger (physically or spiritually) who allures you in a charming way, for beneath the lovely face are the fangs of the serpent ─ the grand illusionist, father of lies, the counterfeiter – a murderer from the beginning.

[...] He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [Jn 8:44]

Harden not your heart, but be moved by My grace, mercy, and love for you. I have labored long with you. The trying of your faith has been hard, yea, and is to strengthen you and to draw you closer to Me.

Part TWO of Prayer Can Change Anything PART B...

to be posted later today

for His glory alone

Bonita                            doveofthevalleys4@gmail.com

Too Close to Quit

 

Pressing Through Hard Times - the Temptation to Quit

Be strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work will be rewarded. [2Chron 15:7]

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. [Gal 6:8-9]

In January 2021, I had posted an article called: Rejoice Not, O My Enemy – I Will Rise Again. The first words in the title come from the mouth of the ancient prophet Micah [7:8]

Living in times where corruption and sin abound, the prophet saw that there were very few good people, even among those who claimed to be God’s people, but that was their reproach, according to Matthew Henry, a beloved nonconformist preacher and well-respected commentator of the scriptures.

In Psalm 69, King David also groaned deep within, depressed and discouraged, wrote: Reproach has broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none. [vs 20]

When the hindrances and interruptions, which I had mentioned in previously posted articles, continued nonstop, even up to yesterday, I became more and more discouraged. I began to question my purpose. With the plagiarists still dipping their hands into the archives, I had to wonder if the good Lord was indeed shutting the door on my writing.

Satan Desires Apostasy

If I do not step out of the boat once again, I never will. Great discouragement weighed me down, to the point where I was ready to quit writing publicly, after 22 years. But that is exactly what some would want me to do. Satan's agenda is to steal, to kill, and to destroy. His desire is to see all Christians fall into apostasy.

At the beginning of the year, but particularly around the end of February, early March, hindrances and interruptions were happening quickly. I began to fall behind more than I ever had before in all these years of writing, and believe me, I have fallen behind before, especially these last few years – just not this severely.

I am not a pastor, prophet, or any such thing; simply a blogger who loves Jesus and has a healthy fear of the Lord, endeavouring to be obedient in sharing the good news, and pointing the way to Jesus/Yeshua. Seems there are those who tear down the average Christian, but exalt the false teachers and false prophets, especially those who plagiarize, or at least, started with plagiarism and gained a following by hiding deception under an exterior covering of shimmering truth.

It began slowly back in October, when it was impressed upon me to remind brethren of increased witchcraft activity, which has been becoming more brazen in the public eye over the past few years. 

As the time fast approaches for the son of perdition, the lawless one, the Antichrist of all antichrists, to make his prideful revealing, witchcraft has been made more public and acceptable (such as the Super Bowl 2024, Grammy Awards 2023, Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, Gotthard Base Tunnel 2016, and much more).

The blatant compromise, the lies, the blasphemy and mockery, the deception (yes, IN the churches and EXECUTED by multitudes who call themselves followers of Jesus), false brethren, false teachers/preachers, false prophets, false doctrines, witchcraft in the church, the acceptance of sodomy, acceptance of transgender preachers, abortions 'after' natural childbirth – shall I continue?

It is heartbreaking –

Pressing In and Waiting on the Lord

Did I press in to ask the Lord about quitting writing? More than ever. A critical spirit is in the personality of many who call themselves by Christ’s name, but they would call it discernment, and hide their gossip under the guise of ‘concern’. 

How are we to respond? Pray good for them, that God would help them as surely as He helped me (and every other born-again, Holy Spirit-filled person who repented), and then leave it in God’s hands – for my wisdom is foolishness to Him.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God [Rom 3:23]

The nonstop chronic pain has not helped. Combined with the hindrances, interruptions, the plagiarism, and other matters of concern, I just about quit writing. I am not complaining about the chronic pain, nor am I looking for sympathy. Perish the thought. Yes, there are times I want to ‘go home’, just to get relief because morphine is not really doing much, except to make pain bearable.

To be upfront, I was not so grateful for this pain at first. It was frustrating (still is because it limits my activity), and it angered me, but mostly, I just wanted relief, or to see an end to the pain somewhere up ahead.

But now I see changes in my heart – gratitude, clinging more to God, letting independence go, trust increasing, seeing God’s wisdom in using it to mold me step by step into Christ’s image, thanksgiving, opportunity to praise Jesus, realizing the privilege of being able to run to the Lord anytime, anywhere…and so much more. All to the glory to God; Yeshua is exalted on high.

God’s Order of Things

I believe the Word of God regarding God’s order of things [1Cor 14:40], and the roles of men and women (I appreciate the godly male pastors who take the lead), men who stand for Israel (God’s chosen nation/people), who honour all of God’s Word, standing against abortion, sodomy, and homosexuality.

They are not afraid to mention repentance, the cross (as well as the spiritual cross we are to carry daily, endeavouring to overcome and to nail sinful and fleshly appetites and desires), the precious blood that purchased us, paid for our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross.

What about holiness, forgiveness, God’s sovereignty, or the Godhead (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)? What about the armour of God [Ephesians 6], the adversary (Satan and his hierarchy), and spiritual warfare?

There are still preachers who do not compromise in order to gather a huge following, or to stroke their egos. They teach pure and true doctrine, have a healthy fear of the Lord, but walk humbly as Christ did. I wonder if rebellion is part of the fallen nature we inherited from Adam because many still rebel against God’s Word.

Although I have given a prophetic message in times past, I do not claim to be a prophet. I believe in prophesying, for it is written:

Despise not prophesying. Prove [test] all things; hold fast that which is good. [1Thess 5:20-21]

The false prophets today are more like fortune tellers, or gossips, “revealing” the sins of people in the public eye, or constantly have some new revelation, or predict what will be in the news. Would we want the Lord to broadcast our sins, especially if any that might be done in secret, or would we want Him to give us a chance to repent first? 

But with some of today’s ‘prophets’, the Lord spills the beans on multitudes. Would we want our past sins brought up if we repented privately in brokenness and with godly sorrow? 

I have seen so-called apostles, self-proclaimed prophets and those who claim to be preachers do such, and so have multitudes of others seen it. How could people trust the Lord if that is how He operated (which it is not His way at all)?

The God of the Bible does not trash anyone, or make a public show of them.

Yet it would seem that the false have thousands of loyal followers, people who defend them because they look at the outward appearance, their ‘charismatic’ personality and charm. It could also be that:

[1] their followers are deceived

[2] deception has blinded them

[3] some are not saved, and some need deliverance from python [spirit of divination]

[4] the person almost has two personalities (the dark side of their sin is so well hidden that only their victims and God Himself know about it: friends and family are fooled by their ‘good works’) – for now. But their judgment day is coming!

For over a decade the Lord has been urging people to stay in His Word and to stand on it, to come closer to Him, and wait in His presence – not rushing off. He is consistent, steadfast, repeating the message so that we would keep a repentant heart, forgive those who come against us and pray for them (never easy at first, but gets easier as one steps out in faith). Obedience comes naturally from love.

This will be a short entry.  

It is Not Complicated

I am now glad that the hindrances and interruptions kept me from posting about the eclipse because it seems everyone and their uncle posted about it. Jesus said that no sign would be given but the sign of Jonah. He did not wrap the answer up in deep revelations or mysteries to guess and solve.

The message is simple, so simple a youth would get it. I mentioned it in the last article, posted April 7, 2024, the day before the eclipse. I ended the article saying it was a “call to repentance”, and that all nations needed to repent, and that we were to “repent, be holy, a warning”. 

The asterisks are book-ending the titles of two of the three messages I posted online in 2005/2006. The third one was: “The Watchman Repented”. That is how the Lord started me in my writing: repentance, trust, forgiveness. He built from there

As Unto the Lord

Almost giving up on writing (NOT to be confused with giving up on the Lord or my faith), shutting down the blog, I did press into the Lord – for weeks now. The plagiarists got to me, but one ‘prophesied’ that many would have their platforms shut down.

But God is Sovereign.

A few days back, I was repenting about unbelief and fear (these were attempting to enslave me again). The Lord reminded me of His love, and how perfect love casts out fear because fear has torment, and if we have unhealthy fear, it is because we are not perfect in love. [1Jn 4:18]

Then, when I opened the Bible, it opened to Jesus leaving the 99 righteous, to go after the one who had gone astray. I silently wept and broke, repenting for fear and unbelief, for wandering astray from the Word – how subtle the enemy is indeed. He strikes when we are weak.

Then, when I asked again about writing, or was it time to quit – after weeks of waiting and wondering, I came across the answer that jumped off the page.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as men pleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Knowing that of the Lord you shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for you serve the Lord Christ. But he that does wrong shall receive for the wrong which he has done: and there is no respect of persons. [Col 3:22-25]

I understood that I was to please God, not man, to have a sole devotion to write for the Lord, and to fear God. I am to write wholeheartedly as unto the Lord – to keep trust that He will take care of plagiarists, or all of us, if we do wrong.

So, step by step, I will continue, to the glory of Messiah Jesus.

In the presence of His glory

Bonita                         dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem - O America, America

beware of the Judas spirit...read the whole
word of God

(NOTE*: Edited - scripture addresses (where to find them) added, also highlighting, resizing pictures (Google bots complained), captions on couple pics, font colour and words fixed (colour is often changed by Google and words are often mixed up; I have seen some look like gibberish. Very concerning. Is that from their bots or is someone hacking my site to make me look unstable or ??- 

Also, a slight revision of the story leading up to Phineas' wife naming the child, Ichabod, to establish a clearer understanding of the rebellion and sins that led to God's severe, yet righteous judgment -- BP2015)

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem - O America, America

A brother in Christ emailed me and made mention of a certain article. Again a reminder: I have removed well over 300 articles (from 2008 to most of 2012) from this blog to transfer to the new website. Therefore, people who have followed the blog for some time recall certain articles, but cannot find them.

At the request of this brother, I am reposting O Jerusalem, Jerusalem - O America, America. Please do note that it was written three years ago, in April 2012.  It was another break in the giving of my testimony, as led by the Lord. Part of the explanation of the article was written in Part 8 of my testimony, First the Inside of the Cup (not yet in book form) on the blog at that time.

Part 8 is also included in this posting. God goes ahead of us also. 

Ichabod [means]: the glory of the LORD has left Israel [because the Ark was captured by the Philistines, who then took it to the temple of Dagon (idolatry), the fish god 1Sam 5].  

Phinehas (brother to Hophni), sons of Eli, high priest and judge of Israel) was killed in a battle (Battle of Aphek) with the Philistines. Hophni was killed the same day as well.

Neither man had faith in God, or fear of the Lord. They had contempt (great disrespect) toward God's sacrifices by taking the best parts of the meat for themselves. 

Their behaviour was corrupted, shamefully defiling the holy ground by committing adultery with the women dedicated to service in the temple. Their lust and greed brought a curse upon Eli's family, which began with their deaths. 

When Eli heard that the Philistines had captured the Ark, he fell backwards and died. With the news of the deaths of her father-in-law and husband, Phineas' wife went into labour. In her grief for not only the death of her husband, but for Israel's loss of the Ark to the Philistines, she named her newborn son, Ichabod.

At the time of the following writing, when the Lord had instructed me to cut my hair, I understood that the Lord was saying His glory had been "lifted" from America, which is not to say He has departed.  [1Sam 4:19-22]

Has His glory not indeed been lifted? No prayer in schools, the introduction of the Koran (Qur'an) to schools, prisons etc, the removal of the Ten Commandments from public buildings (government offices, courthouses, schools), same sex marriages, all-time record abortions, the infiltration of secret societies and witchcraft in the churches, doctrines of demons being accepted, false prophets and teachers idolized, and the list goes on.

Ten Commandments

Excerpt from news article in 2001:

Federal Judge Myron Thompson of Montgomery, who ruled the monument violates the constitution's ban on government promotion of religion, said fines of about $5,000 a day could be imposed against the state if the monument were not removed.

An opposing statement:

Governor Bob Riley released a statement Thursday saying, "I have a deep and abiding belief that there is nothing wrong or unconstitutional about the public display of the Ten Commandments and disagree with the court's mandate to remove them."

To read the controversy and wave of contention that swept over those in the judicial system, you can read the full, albeit brief article by clicking the link below.

Source:  http://www.wsfa.com/story/1402557/chief-justice-will-not-remove-10-commandments-monument-other-justices-meet

Glory Lifted

Does God lift His glory from those who turn to idolatry and more? Yes. Look at Solomon's temple, when the Lord spoke to Ezekiel [see chapter 8 vs 12]

Have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness?

What was once hidden in secrecy is now becoming much more blatant (shameless, unabashed) in the open (time of revealing begins, but will increase over time), not just amongst unbelievers, and in all the world arenas, but even within the 'church'.

God's Holy Remnant

Time of judgment does and will fall at appointed time

From the beginning, God has always had a holy remnant, and so it is today. I do not believe God has left America, but His glory has been lifted. His people, His holy remnant, those who strive to walk as Jesus/Y'shua walked, obeying the Father's commands and His Word are here, praying mightily, petitioning God and pleading to mankind. Judgment has begun...

His remnant cry out to all who will hear, to turn from all unrighteousness (repent), to understand the sacrifice of Jesus/Y'shua on the cross where He spilled His blood as the Lamb of God; to know that His blood washes us clean from sins and to believe that forgiveness is available; to understand that salvation is freely given. Hell or lake of fire is second death; it is reality. [Rev 20:14]

They cry out saying that there is ONE (and ONLY ONE, who is Yeshua, our Jesus) who can save them from the lake of fire, the second death - it is a very real judgment, so it is written...so it shall be. No one overrides God's authority-none. 

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. [Rev 21:8]

What I do believe is that His glory has been lifted, which means His judgment is upon America and all the nations of the world. It has begun (and began some time ago, beginning with the church), as I have often written about before. Will it get worse? I think so. God does not WARN unnecessarily. 

Are America's enemies not voicing their intentions and disdain against the country and her allies?  Is Israel not being surrounded by her enemies? Are prophecies not being fulfilled before our very eyes?

Does God not have His holy remnant people scattered throughout the nations of the world, including America? Yes, He does!  He will never leave nor forsake His people (one of His promises).  We need only look to His Word to see His faithfulness to those who loved Him down throughout recorded history. All of which are examples to us.

He will keep the feet of His saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. [1Sam 2:9]

The God of my rock; in Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Saviour; You saved me from violence. I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies. [2Sam 22:3, 4]

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish (strengthen and protect) you, and keep you from evil. [2Thes 3:3]

Did Jesus/Y'shua not forewarn us of what lay ahead, not only for Israel (Jerusalem) in His day, but also for the nations far ahead, in the last of the last days? He did. For starters, one may begin in Matthew 24.

For example, after Jesus was asked what would be the "signs of His coming", He gives quite the list, and then states:

So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, This generation  (meaning the generation that witnesses all He prophesied in the previous verses - our generation now) shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.  [Mat 24:33, 34]

Have "all these things" which Yeshua spoke of happened? No, but they are unfolding before us now. Also, what of Revelation 1 (for starters)? (Emphasis is mine.)

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto Him, to show unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant John: 

And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 
And has made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 

Behold, He comes with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen.  [Rev 1:1; vs 5-9]

Y'shua/Jesus warned His disciples, giving a prophetic utterance on the Mount of Olives (Olivet prophecy)

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged (weighed down) with surfeiting (carousing), and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come on you unawares (unexpectedly). 

 darkness is blinding black and negative,
a prowling lion is Satan

For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape (God's protection) all these things that shall come to pass (great tribulation; the latter days end-time events), and to stand before the Son of man. [Lk 21:34-36]

Now I will post the articles. Take everything to the Lord; we are to try every spirit to see if it is of God. He is faithful to those who obey His word and shall lead you in all things, when you ask of Him.  Amen

O Jerusalem - O America

April 10, 2012 – [4.10.2012] – 3:19 pm

Take Up a Lamentation

What I am about to share with you will strike some as odd, perhaps even crazy.  I do understand the risk involved.  I have heard enough craziness myself, such as people who murder others and say, ‘God told me to do it.’  Let me assure you (as if it needs to be said), but the holy Creator, Yhwh/God would never advocate or condone murdering someone just for the sake of murder (unjustified, unlawful).   His desire is that all should come to repentance.

There is a plethora (overabundance, excess) of examples where people will commit sin in some form or other and say, “God” told them to do it.  Hogwash!  Yhwh never contradicts the scriptures, His holy written word.

    And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto His disciples, Why does your Master eat with publicans and sinners?

    But when Jesus heard that, He said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

But go ye and learn what that means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. [Mat 9:11-13]

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.  [2Pet 3:9] 

I was continuing the writing of my testimony, but the Lord wants this word released.  Although recently I received an email with a word that states not to listen to prophecy, I will say two things.

The Lord is Sovereign.  Yes, there are false prophecies; we were forewarned by the true prophets and Yeshua/Jesus Himself.  Yet, if we are not to listen to prophecy at all, then why would the Lord state the following, both in Joel and Acts?

And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and the handmaids in those days will I pour out My Spirit. 

[Joel 2:28,29; Acts 2:17,18]

However, we know that there are also false prophecies; Yeshua/Jesus warned us.  We are to try every spirit to see if it is of God/Yhvh.

      Quench not the Spirit.

      Despise not prophesyings.

      Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

  Abstain from all appearance of evil. [1Thess 5:19-22]

  If I end up standing alone here and writing on an unvisited site, so be it; I must  do what I am asked.  However, I am confident that the Lord is gathering His people, the true believers, and many of them have written me.  I give thanks to the Father!  These ones will still be standing alongside me; I am sure, as they belong to the true Body of Christ (and there are many more that we will meet in due time, if not here, then when we are all with our King).

America Cut Off

About three and a half weeks ago, the Lord led me to scripture. A certain portion of it seemed to stand out above the rest.  It registered in my spirit man. I did not pay it much mind until about a week later, the very same scriptures presented themselves before my eyes again.  

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

The Lord and I have been through much together (as have you; as have all His people), so I said, ‘Lord, are you asking me to do this?  If you are, then you will need to show me a third time.’  I knew that if He showed me these scriptures a third time, I would do as He was saying.

In 2006 (one year after I committed my life to God), the Lord led me to celebrate Passover. Every step made me think upon Yeshua/Jesus. It was the first time I ever celebrated it and it was the last, until this year (2012), when He once again led me to celebrate it. 

I opened up the Bible the day that I was going to celebrate it and lo and behold! There were the scriptures once again.  My heart broke… I know what the King is saying.  Here is the message:

    Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all My servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them:

    Yet they hearkened (listened/heed/obey) not unto Me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.

    Therefore you shall speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken (listen) to thee: you shall also call unto them; but they will not answer thee. 

    But you shall say unto them, This is a nation that obeys not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receives correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.

    Cut off your hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the LORD has rejected and forsaken the generation of His wrath. 

    For the children of Judah have done evil in My sight, saith the LORD: they have set their abominations in the house which is called by My name, to pollute it. 

And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into My heart.   

[Jer 7:25-31]

A Word from the Lord

How long have I pleaded with the people to seek Me?  How long have I been silent while the churches bring abominations into My presence, into the house called by My name; calling evil good and good evil?  How long shall you play the harlot to seduce the people?  

You heap teachers to yourselves to scratch your itching ears for you will not endure sound doctrine.  How long have I patiently listened when the prophets speak smooth things to the people and prophesy deceits? Yea and yea, judgment has begun in My own house.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 

[2Tim 4:3]

Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits  

[Is 30:10]

I prefer the prophecies of
my prophets, not your prophetic messages.

This is a nation who has placed their hands upon their ears saying, Aha! We will not listen to this foolishness!  We do not bow down to statues; we do not sacrifice our children.

Abominations and Blood Sacrifices

Yet the blood of the innocent cries out to Me from the ground.  I AM a God of justice and judgment!  You say you do not have blood sacrifices or sacrifice children, yet you sacrifice your children by the millions and claim it is your right.  I say, Repent, return to Me, forsake your evil ways, but you will not!  I have sent My messengers to tell you to seek Me, again and again.  I held My silence until you would acknowledge your offence and seek My face, but you would not.  

idolatry

  This nation has turned their back on Me. I have said, Put away your strange gods from among you and turn to Me, but you would not. 

      Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more. 

  Go and cry unto the gods which you have chosen; let them deliver you in the time of your tribulation.  [Jdg 10:13, 14]

In My sovereignty, I shall allow tribulation to come, as it is written. Will you then remember the words spoken by My servants and turn to Me? Come, return to Me and I shall heal you; I shall bind you up and revive you. I shall raise you up and you shall live in My sight.  

repentance with godly sorrow

Take up a lamentation. Weep and travail before Me, for great shall be the judgment upon this nation. It shall spread to every nation upon this earth, for such is the corruption; great is the evil. It is as in the days of Noah, and as in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah.

    Yea, when judgment passes over the lands, I shall once again plead with the nations to return to Me. 

    Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up:

    Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruninghooks into spears: let the weak say, I am strong. 

    Assemble yourselves, and come, all you heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: there cause your mighty ones to come down, O LORD.

    Let the heathen be wakened, and come up to the valley of Jehoshaphat: for there will I sit to judge all the heathen round about.

    Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision.  [Joel 3:9-14]

Comfort My People

To My people, I say, Do not be dismayed or downtrodden, nor look around you in terror, for the day of My Christ Y’shua/Jesus is at hand. Put away the unclean thing and walk holy, then shall you be sons and daughters of Mine.

Stand fast. Now is not the time to weary; now is the time to come before Me and worship Me in spirit and in truth.

But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship Him.  

[Jn 4:23]

    Seek good, and not evil, that you may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as you have spoken.

    Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

Therefore the LORD, the God of hosts, the Lord, says thus; Wailing shall be in all streets; and they shall say in all the highways, Alas! alas! and they shall call the husbandman (manager, farmer, steward) to mourning, and such as are skillful of lamentation to wailing. [Amos 5: 15, 16]

[End of this particular word]

This has been a hard word to put out that the Lord presented on the first day of Passover. Three weeks ago, He caused me to understand, yet I put it aside … until the second time the same scriptures came to me. Then I tried the spirit to see if it was of God/Yhvh. When He placed the scriptures before me again on Passover, my heart ached

Hard Truths

My time in the United States (four years now [since 2008 at time of writing]), has not been a time of holidaying.  My heart goes out to the American people.  I have spoken to as many as the Lord leads me to speak to, but only they can choose to press into Him.  

If you have been following my articles, my testimony, you will know that long hair meant and means a lot to me, but I knew what the Lord was asking me to do. My hair was down to the middle of my back.  

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. [1Cor 11:15]  

Perhaps it was because it was cut off in the orphanage when I was six, despite my protests, but since I was 15, I have kept long hair (except for 2 times, which will be mentioned in my testimony).

On the first day of Passover, when the Lord gave me the scriptures again, I heard what He said.

     Cut off your hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the LORD has rejected and forsaken the generation of His wrath.  [Jer 7:29]

The condition that a vast majority of the churches are in, along with the ‘sacrifices’ of millions of aborted babies is part of what has angered the Lord. Yet, the nation as a whole refuses to repent (same as other nations). America has been as Rome, in its power, wealth and military strength for the last couple of hundred years. When the Lord moved on me to cut off my hair, which I did with bitter tears, He also let me know:

Ichabod

This is an outward sign to America of its spiritual condition. America is cut off!  Yea, it is Ichabod, My child, for My glory has departed [lifted] from America.(Note* - glory has been "lifted" is my understanding - BP) from America. 

The time of her tribulation is upon her and still the nation will not repent.Travail, My child, pray for those who will yet turn to Me. Nineveh only had 40 days...how long does America have? 

Do not give up on the people, but know that the glory of the nation has been removed.  Fear not, stand fast and pray for the people. 

The Lord has been warning all along.

(1)  War Warning (2010) 

(2)  Approaching Horses  (2012) 

(3) Repent, Be Holy, A Warning (2008) - (3rd posting; first was 2005)

(Note* - the links to the above are removed because they were written in 2010, 2012 and 2008 respectively, and are to be posted on the new website. BP2015)

These warnings are from one voice (I am but one messenger), but I am sure that He has spoken through countless others.  Just as in Elijah’s day, when he went under the Juniper tree discouraged, the Lord reminded Elijah that there were still 7,000 prophets (that Jezebel hadn’t killed) that had not bowed their knee to Baal.  

You know that these 7,000 prophets of Yhwh/God plus Elijah all came with the same message, which is why Jezebel was killing them. It is the same today; the Head (Y’shua/Jesus) sends the same message throughout the Body. We must listen, but not fear.  Press into God now!

I break out crying many times when I go to touch or brush my hair, or catch a glimpse of it in the mirror. Ichabod!  The glory of God has departed from America! 

America, America… you make my heart ache. (Canada, Mexico… repent!) You make me think upon the words of Y’shua.  

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem -- O America, America

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem (America, America; Canada, Canada; Mexico, Mexico), you that kill the prophets, and stone them which are sent unto you; how often would I have gathered your children together, even as a hen does gather her brood (chicks) under her wings, and you would not! [Mat 23:37; Lk 13:34]

Jesus wept. [Jn 11:35]

The glory of America (God’s glory) has departed (lifted)!  Seek Yhwh/God now!

But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey My voice, and I will be your God (Yhwh), and you shall be My people: and walk in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you. [Jer 7:23] 

for His glory

Bonita                    dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

Addendum: I expound on this a little further in my testimony - "First the Inside of the Cup".

After I reveal how much of my hair the Lord led me to cut off (the length) and why He had me cut to that particular length, I then continue on with my testimony (something I have never given fully or publicly before).

(Note* - He had me cut it to my shoulders because He had "lifted" HIS glory, but the glory of the "nation" has departed. America is not what it once was. God always has a "remnant" (scattered around globally in every nation), which was another reason not all hair was cut off. He is clearly showing the difference between the nation (land) and people, and especially His people - BP 2017)

Your understanding in the matter is appreciated.  All glory to our King.

shalom

First the Inside of the Cup – Part 8

April 10, 2012 – [4.10.2012] – 2:02 pm

It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. [Lamentations 3:22]

Doing the testimony has been difficult for me.  My comfort zone has been to speak about the Lord and continuously draw the focus of people to Him.  This is always my goal. Some accuse saying, "it is not about you." True that, yes.

Nevertheless, giving a testimony undoubtedly draws people’s attention to the witness, indeed, but ultimately, it is to show forth the glory of Yhwh, a good God, merciful even in judgment. 

I do not like to talk about me, but I realize that the speaking forth of the testimony truly is for His glory. I shall not apologize because there is not one soul who can give a testimony without putting focus on themselves for a time.

Yes, it will be long enough to allow the glory of God to burst forth, revealing His Sovereignty, His power and His authority. Nothing and no one can stop God or override what He determines shall be - none!

So incredible is His agape love, His patience, His longsuffering with sinful man (not gender specific (meaning "male" or "female" and not some "unspecified gender).

 His willingness to forgive (even the most wretched, the lowliest of the low [such as myself]), to deliver, to save, to heal and to restore those who come to Him humbly, in sincerity and brokenness, acknowledging/confessing their sins and believing in His Son Y’shua/Jesus who gave His life willingly upon a tree, was buried and resurrected, to reconcile sinful man back to a holy God.  

This is where we start our spiritual journey; when we are born from above (born again and filled with God's Holy Spirit).

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto you, You must be born again. [Jn 3:6-7]

To be "born again" is the same as "born from above".

April 12, 2012 – [4.12.2012] – 7:17 am

As you can see, I began writing the above yesterday.  I could not continue yesterday.  Late last night (about 11 pm), I posted ‘By My Spirit’, but I was so exhausted that I could not go into greater depth.  Even today, I shall not say much more about it, as I would like to continue on in the Lord’s will and finish this testimony.

First things first! The Lord began preparing my mind and heart about three and a half weeks ago for the message I just released:  O Jerusalem – O America, as I shared with you. The Holy Spirit helped the scriptures to register in my spirit man upon the first reading; however, I set it aside.

Setting it aside does not mean that I did not think about it because I did ponder the meaning of them in present tense a few times. When we read scripture and a certain passage or verse(s) stands out to us at times; when the verses continue to come to remembrance and we cannot help but take notice, know that the Lord is at work. 

The Bible itself is just a book, but the Word contained within the book called the Bible is Spirit and it is Truth. We may not completely understand why a particular scripture(s) keeps presenting itself in our mind, but we are aware of it.

When the Lord had me open the Bible at the exact same scriptures about a week later, I knew it was not coincidence. Not only do I not believe in coincidence, but I know my Father. Even more importantly, the Father knows me. 

Of course, flesh can get in the way of my decision making and even the enemy (Satan) can use scripture to trick me (even through believers), just as he used the word (scripture) against the Word Y’shua/Jesus, in the time of His temptation in the desert wilderness.

We are instructed to: ‘try the spirit to see if it is of God’. I have not always been consistent in doing this, but I try.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.  [1Jn 4:1]

Not desiring to take any chances with my flesh or with any devil, as well as to obey instruction, I did try the spirit in this. This is no light matter. It pains me to the core. I said to the Lord that if He wanted me to do this (cut my hair), He would have to show me these scriptures a third time. I suppose you can think of Gideon here; he did not want to take any chances either; hence, the story of the fleece.

Nothing happened for over a week, and yes, I read scripture daily. I briefly entertained the thought that I had ‘deceived myself’ with the scriptures, but I cast down the thought, as I had not acted upon it, therefore no deception had occurred. 

We must truly become aware of the tactics, stratagems and strategies of the enemy. He is very real and very subtle, very clever (scripture tells us this), but so many deny the fact, or they belittle his power. And he does have power. The Word of God reveals that throughout scripture, but again, he cannot overrule God. He has a short season; the Bible explains it. Satan is the original rebel.  

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Stratagem and strategy are sometimes interchangeable, but they are usually not synonyms.

The more common strategy is broader. Its main definitions are:

(1) a plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal
(2) the art or skill of using plans or stratagems, especially in war. 

Stratagem is sometimes synonymous with strategy in military contexts, but its primary definition is a clever scheme for achieving an objective, often by deceiving an enemy. So while strategy can denote any plan of action, stratagem usually implies subterfuge or unconventional tactics.

Source:  http://grammarist.com/usage/strategy-stratagem/

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Remember always, that greater is He (Y’shua) who is in us than he that is in the world, but also remember that if Satan dared to tempt Y’shua/Jesus in the desert, he (or any one of his fallen angels/demons, or enemies of the cross) will most surely dare to and will tempt us.

We have heard the adage: Know your enemy. This is derived from Sun Wu Tzu’s book called, ‘Art of War’. Many military strategists and leaders have successfully followed Tzu’s strategies. We can glean knowledge from many sources. Sun Tzu’s wisdom can also be applied when dealing with our adversaries, satan and his armies of devils.

Sun Wu Tzu wrote: 

So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.

If you only know yourself, but not your opponent, you may win or may lose.
If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will always endanger yourself. (emphasis mine)

The word of God says:

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour. 

Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. [1Pet 5:8; 2Cor 2:11]

Your watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.  [Is 52:8]

The Lord had moved on me to celebrate Passover (I had given up on mostly all worldly holidays in 2006 when the Lord showed me the [pagan] origins).  Yes, I have heard many believers say, ‘…but God sees the heart’ etc. regarding their celebrating Christmas and Easter. It is not up for debate. 

I judge no person on these things, as they remain between the Lord and each believer. I can only speak from my standpoint, or for myself. 

Yet, the fact remains, the roots are pagan. If it was given to me to gain that information, then, it is given to me to make a choice...and I choose not to compromise, mor to be a pleaser of man, but of God.

The year 2006 was also the first time (and last until this year 2012) that I celebrated Passover. I did not have any rabbi or pastor or anyone to show me the proper way. I simply took direction from the scriptures. 

That year, that first Passover, humbled me so greatly, as each step of the Passover drew me closer and closer to the real Lamb, the True One without spot or blemish. 

It is His blood upon the doorposts and lintels (altar) of the heart that causes the destroyer to pass over.  When we walk with Y’shua/Jesus, the enemy [destroyer] cannot have us; we are sealed by the blood of the True Lamb Jesus the Christ (and the Holy Spirit)!

The Lord made celebrating Passover very simple for me and I realize that fact now. I have read how the Jewish people celebrate Passover and my head spun with all the details. 

I simply began at evening (6 pm) observing the Sabbath and Passover meal. The first Passover celebration, there were some details that I could not fulfill, but the Lord did honor what I did. More detail will be given later in testimony.

So this year, on the morning of the day when all who celebrate Passover would begin, I grabbed my Bible and prayed as usual for the Lord to lead me to the verses that He wanted me to read that day. 

It was this day, the day that Passover would commence, the day that was symbolic of the destroyer passing over the houses of those who had applied the blood of a lamb upon their doorposts and lintel with hyssop; the celebration of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt that the Lord led me the third time to the scriptures that I shared with you in O Jerusalem-O America.

When I saw this scripture for the third time within a three and a half week period:

     Cut off your hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the LORD has rejected and forsaken the generation of His wrath.  [Jer 7:29]

… my heart ached.  It is true that my hair was down to the middle of my back. It is true that I love long hair, for two reasons. The first because of the following scripture (which I posted in the original article):

But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. [1Cor 11:15] 

To me long hair is also symbolic of submission; submission to the Lord and submission to His proper order of things. Secondly, there was still that child in me, the one in the orphanage, whose hair was cut off against my will; whose hair made me think upon my mother who had played with my hair a few times on her visits to me in the orphanage.

The Lord knew all this. Nothing gets past Him; He is omniscient (all knowing, knows everything). He knew it would be a hard thing for me to do; it would not be something I would take lightly. 

He also caused me to understand the symbolism in it (I am not all-wise; He is).  Part of me did not want to know what it meant; part of me did not want the Lord coming to this point in His position; part of me would not mind if He asked someone else to do this. 

I would support them in it, Lord… but alas!  He chooses us all to do different things, yet it all comes together like the tapestry that is interwoven.  It truly is for our sakes, but for His glory.

I finished reading the scriptures that He was leading me to read; then, I closed the Bible and sat there numbly for a few moments.  ‘It really is going down, isn’t it Lord?  It really is upon America; it really is upon all the nations of the world… Your judgment… isn’t it?’  

That still small voice simply said ‘Yes’, and I could hear both grief and righteous anger at the same time (hard to describe that).

I went outside and looked at the trees, the flowers, the grass, and listened to the birds and the bugs that make noises. I listened to someone mow the lawn and was aware of passing cars along the country (small) two-lane highway. Life goes on and my heart was breaking. The people Lord... the people…

Before I cut my hair, when I had the scissors in my hand, I asked, ‘How much Lord?  Bald or short like a man’s…?’  I really did not know how much to cut off.  The whole message, the symbolism, what it stood for, as well as cutting my long hair was hard for me, but my Father knew I could handle it.  He formed me in my mother’s womb.

‘To the shoulders; with a remnant remaining…  I still have My people here and more shall come into the kingdom. Though it shall be a remnant, still they are Mine. My glory is not lifted from those who are Mine, those who walk in My ways.’ 

I began to cut. I am no hairdresser, so it was a straight cut, which I think is also symbolic. Then I took the foot and a half or so of my hair outside to the fire pit, where it remained untouched until yesterday.

When the Lord moved on me yesterday, letting me know that it was time to proceed, I stalled. This is not something I take lightly, arrogantly or foolishly. This grieves me so much, but how much more the Creator of all things?! Tears flow so easily… when you hear my testimony, you will see that all this weeping you hear me speak of nowadays from me is in itself, a miracle of the Most High. (No longer the "tough girl" who didn't cry!)

I stalled by setting fire to a few of the many red ant hills in my yard.  Yet, even in the burning of the anthills, as I watched the ants running to try and escape, I thought upon the people of America (and in Yhwh/God’s time), even Canada and Mexico and other nations. I sobbed more. People will be running for their lives (in different nations), trying to escape.

After about 45 minutes or so, I did what I had to do. I lit the hair in the fire pit on fire. The hair itself quickly burned. Ichabod - the glory of the Lord has departed.

For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.

For our God is a consuming fire.  [Deu 4:24; Heb 12:29]

I break out in tears easily these days, but the reason is multifaceted. In part, it is due to what I have just shared here regarding the glory of the Lord departing. It is also due to that which is coming. Will the people recognize God’s judgment and turn to Him? The whole purpose of judgment is to bring people to repentance. 

Yet, Yhwh’s wrath is yet another matter. His judgment and His wrath are two different things.

Tears are also due to the cleansing that heals inwardly, as I continue in my testimony. I have been told to ‘not to focus on the things around you’, but to focus on the Lord. I have also heard not to focus on myself, but to focus on the Lord. Brethren, I do understand these things and I do agree.

However, when the Lord asks us to do something, we must carry it through. This testimony must go forth.  He wants to heal and help many; it truly is not just about me. I am learning and have learned (glory to the King Jesus/Y’shua), that we cannot be swayed by the opinions of men. I have been learning this by the power of the Holy Spirit, as well as through the vessels that He has spoken through.   

The Lord had actually taught me this a few years back, but there are times that the opinions of people moved me. This cannot be (says our Lord), especially when we are persecuted for His name’s sake. 

We must do this now before we are in the thick of it.  If only we could see how blessed we were, compared to other believers in other nations, who have suffered persecution to the point of torture… to the point of death. Our turn fast approaches. Now is the time to learn (quickly) not to be easily swayed or moved. 

Articles that I was led to by the Holy Spirit (we learn to recognize His hand, no matter which vessel He uses), were articles written by a man named Joseph Herrin who speaks about the opinions of men and the hard lessons that he himself had to learn in this area (as we all do)!

I also hear the Holy Spirit speaking through many of the brethren that email me (we learn to discern His voice – again, through His vessels).  I am grateful for my family, the true brethren. I take none of the true brethren (or anyone) for granted because I too learned my lessons the hard way.

Perhaps now, you see why I was exhausted last night…emotionally drained.  My prayers are increased, as is my worship to the Lord. This is His doing! I give thanks.  Included now in my prayers is asking the Lord to remember mercy in His judgments and in His wrath. (Abba's people will NOT face His wrath.)

O Lord, I have heard Your speech and was afraid: O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath, remember mercy! [Hab 3:2]

I believe with all my heart that Yhwh/God will indeed remember mercy; but I also believe that there will be those who will not recognize His mercy nor will they turn to Him. This alone is a grievous thought.

On a closing note regarding this topic, my landlady stopped by today for a few moments.  She called before coming, as she always does, so I prayed to the Father that if I was to speak to her about what is coming, then she would have to mention my cut hair.  I like my landlady and her husband very much, but they are atheists. 

Once before, I had tried to speak to the landlady about Y’shua/Jesus when she drove me to the store, about a year ago (I do not own a vehicle at this time).

She was impatient with my witnessing, abruptly ending it with ‘I don’t believe in Jesus or any ‘God’.’  To that I simply said, ‘Okay, no problem.’  I realized then that the Lord had not prepared her heart; that I was going ahead of Him at that time.

The Sign

This was an actual sign outside a
church in Atlanta, Georgia 2011

So today before she came, I prayed and the ‘sign’ I asked of the Lord if I should speak to my landlady was that she was to comment on my cut hair.  As stated, she did not stay long, as she was on her way to work. She was walking out the door, when she turned and said, ‘You cut your hair. It looks nice.’  

I personally don’t think it looks nice, as I’m not a hairdresser. I parted it in the middle on top and at the back, put one section over each shoulder and cut it straight across. Yikes!

That was my cue; she had mentioned the cut hair. I started with, ‘It means something. Are you interested in hearing what it means?’  I could tell she meant it when she said, “Yes, I am…”  So, I proceeded to tell her, in a synopsis, what it all meant.

She was actually listening. I could see it on her face and in her body language.  Respecting the fact that she was on her way to work, I tried to make it short and to the point.

I did throw in the scripture [2Pet 3:9] about how the Lord is not slow in His promise (of returning), as some men count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish (not you, not me - I added), but that all (you, me, your husband, all) should come to repentance.

Then, I mentioned earthquakes (yes, I included the New Madrid) and dormant volcanoes that will blow. She shrugged stating, ‘That’s happening now.’ To which I agreed and then added about war coming to this land of America.  Again, she stated that everyone knew that.

Undaunted (the Lord gives us boldness), I further stated:

 ‘[her name here], it will get so chaotic with all these things plus martial law, people turning on each other and stuff, that people will either shake their fists at God or cry out for His mercy…

Broken… people will be broken, realizing that they have fallen short of the glory of a holy God (and we all fall short of His glory [her name], but we just don’t all fall the same way. 

My sins aren’t your sins and vice versa, but it doesn't matter - sin is sin! I pray [her name] that you and [her husband’s name] will be broken, just as I was broken [her name], and that you will turn to God because of what Jesus Christ did for us all.’

‘You will likely go away and forget these words, no problem, I carry on with life also… but when all these things go down [her name], you will remember these words because the Holy Spirit will bring them to your remembrance. 

(At this point her face is very serious. She is listening because this time, the Lord prepared her heart! This was His doing!) I ended with, ‘I know the Holy Spirit will bring it to your remembrance [her name] because our Creator, the Great Spirit Chief, loves you and [her husband’s name]. 

We all know that we will die one day and many have wondered about an after-life. There is a life that can be spent with our Creator and our Savior, Jesus, but we must acknowledge our sins and reject them, turn from them. Understand what Jesus did for us upon that tree and cry out to the one who made us in brokenness. 

I pray that in the time of unimaginable chaos, you remember these words… that He is reaching out to you even now, and that you both will turn to God. All these things that are coming will come suddenly. No one knows when exactly, it will be fast, sudden. I pray He shows you favor, as you and your husband have shown me favor.’

I thanked her for listening, adding that I realized she had to get to work and that I didn’t want to take up more of her time. She thanked me, adding ‘I will remember. Okay, be safe’ and left. 

I give glory to the Lord because He did prepare her heart. He did give me the sign I needed to know if I should speak or not. Now the rest is in His hands. What a good, gracious, merciful and loving God we serve!

For man also knows not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly upon them.   [Ecc 9:12]

 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. Depart, depart, go out from there, touch no unclean thing; go out of the midst of her; be clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. [Is 52:10, 11]

for His glory

Bonita                 dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com