Recently, God said, "I am training up warriors on the mountains." As I began to look up mountain warfare in the natural, I realized that this was a word for the Seven Mountains of Influence (religion, family, education, government, media, arts and entertainment and business/finance). Mountain ranges, in the natural, have been highly desired for their strategic importance; they are natural borders as well as sources of water. Kingdom breakthroughs on the mountains of influence also represent the taking hold of borders. Some of the staunchest divisions between the way society is patterned (ways that follow the Lord versus ways that are contrary to His Word) lie in these seven areas. What flows from them also "waters" society.
It is difficult when you love the Lord with everything in you and those closest to you don't have that same sentiment. You've raised your children in a Christian home and now they are in rebellion, and you desperately desire for that prodigal to return to their roots and foundation. It is discouraging when you have prayed prayers and haven't seen the full manifestation. When most of us got married, we weren't pursuing Jesus full force and didn't pray about who to marry. In most Christian marriages, one spouse is on fire.
For far too long, the church has been disconnected from the Jewish roots of our faith by assuming that Passover was a feast of the Jews and failing to understand that it was one of the feasts of the Lord. This begs the question: Should believers observe Passover? My simple answer would be yes, because of the prophetic promises received through the celebration of Passover, not just by Jews, but by all who call upon the name of the Lord. "But why would believers celebrate Passover?" you might ask. "Surely Jesus took away that requirement."
"Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, 'Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.' And they launched out. But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, 'Master, Master, we are perishing.' Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm. But He said to them, 'Where is your faith?' And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, 'Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!'" (Luke 8:22-25)
It's a certainty: Trials will come; tight deadlines will have to be met; you'll have to smile through pain; God will ask you to take on a seemingly impossible task. And you can do it all (and so much more)! That's because the same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead, empowered the early church to fulfill Christ's commission and kept Paul content in his calling will undoubtedly strengthen you to do what you never thought you could. Don't know where to begin? These three life-tested steps bring God's supernatural strength for obedience and victory to any circumstance.
Angels are a very real part of the spirit realm. They are constantly functioning on your behalf fighting and warring for you to be victorious and overcome. I want you to have a full comprehensive understanding of what they do. Below is a list of 24 functions of angels found in the Bible! I remember when I was a teenager my brother had gotten into a serious ATV accident with his friend. They accidentally drove the ATV they were riding over a cliff down into a pile of rocks. That morning my mom felt to pray Psalm 91 over us.
For many years, I carried around a heavy burden of anger and unforgiveness because of the abuse I suffered as a child. Instead of moving beyond my feelings, I chose to stay locked up in a prison of my own negative emotions, living in a spiritual pity party. However, one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the willingness to forgive. In fact, learning to forgive quickly and generously is the cornerstone for all emotional health and a powerful key to controlling our emotions. Forgiveness spoils the enemy's plan to destroy your relationships. It disarms the sting of bitterness, invites the peace of God, and brings healing power to your soul.
Our goal in all that we do should be total transformation - spirit, soul and body. The vehicle to get us there is habit change but the enemy loves to try and throw obstacles in our way. One of the biggest obstacles I have faced recently is random health issues that have seemed to come out of nowhere, especially the last two years. For various periods of time, I have had to stop my water exercise because of surgeries, falls and knee issues. I hate it when I cannot exercise in the water because it has become a habit and without it, I feel lost.
Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. And Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him down there. The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Genesis 39:1-2 Would you consider the young man Joseph, who was about to be sold into slavery, "a successful man?" Of course not! Yet, God says in His own words that Joseph was a successful man.
Your anointing has made me strong and mighty. "You've empowered my life for triumph by pouring fresh oil over me." (Psalm 92:10 TPT) The Lord is moving right now to bring greater anointing, power and strength to you. Get ready for an outpouring of refreshment. I keep hearing the words, "outpouring, outpouring, outpouring!" Watch for the Lord to bring changes and shift you strategically into a new alignment and timing. You are not ahead, not behind but right on time. What seemed like delays and setbacks were necessary to prepare you for the season you are now entering.
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