Can You Hear the Call to Pray?

There's a call in the Spirit.  It's a call to pray and it's not an option.  Things are desperate in our country, but this isn't a 'doom & gloom' message.

It's a call to saints.  The church is on it's back---drowsy and half-asleep.  That's why His call has gone out!  He's srirring His people to cry out to Him.

We are in a desperate situation in America.  We are on the verge of a financial collapse and our current president wants to take us into socialism.  For years, we have watched things disintegrate around us and have done little---myself included.

However, things are far from hopeless!  THE LORD IS STIRRING US.  HE HAS SENT OUT THE CALL.  THEREFORE, HE WILL ANSWER OUR  PRAYER TO TURN OUR NATION AROUND.
There is great hope!  He is waiting for us to respond to His call.

The situation is not so big that the Lord is unable to change things. We need to pray that President Obama is defeated, along with his ObamaCare and that our debt is reduced.  The Lord waits for us to pray.  He is the One who established this nation and its constitution.

Our prayers, however, must be accompanied with repentance.  It's not enough just to pray.  We need to repent for resembling the world more than living a separate and holy life for the Lord.

NOW IS THE TIME TO CRY OUT TO A GOD THAT LONGS TO ANSWER OUR PRAYER.  He is willing to change our situation if we will only pray to Him in earnest!!!

Journal?----I HATE to write!?!

Our Father in heaven talks to us all the time.  You speak to your children don't you?  Then why wouldn't He speak to you?  As a result, what He says is truly important enough to write down.  It doesn's have to be beautifully penned, nor does it have to be perfect.  If you don't like writing, just jot down phrases.  Bullets are great!  But write it down.

I don't know how many times I have glanced at previous pages in my journal and realized that I never did what the Lord told me to do.  Sometimes I've started asking the Lord about a problem and I have been reminded to look back in my notes because He has already spoken about it.  Let's face it, we forget thngs and that is one of the major reasons for jotting info down.

Not only that, but going back and reading what the Lord has spoken is soooo encouraging.  It can still have the same anointing and lift your spirits all over again.  Our minds rotate information to the back and we need refreshing sometimes.

The material I get for my books actually comes from my journal.  After going through a long difficult time, I routinely go back and read my journal.  I am shocked to see the gradual pieces of encouragement and instruction that I have received during my dry time.  It doesn't feel like I am getting much until I read it as a collection.  Sometimes it feels like I'm going it alone, but my notes prove otherwise.  There it is in black and white.  He is always there giving me just what I need.

Don't say that the Lord doesn't speak to you.  He is a good Father and would never ignore His child.  If you wish you heard from Him more often, then jot down what you do hear.  It is a good way to show that your are interested in what He has to say and maybe you'll get the increase you desire.

John Paul Discusses Power and Authority on Joni Table Talk

This is a great teaching on the difference between power and authority.  Do you know which one is greater?  How do we acquire it?  It is all explained in the video below.  Enjoy!

Why Not Wait on the Lord!

If you're bruised and tired of being hit on all sides, why not wait on the Lord!  When you know that you're in the cross-hairs of Jezebel, isn't His presence the best place to be?

It is so amaizing that the Lord has provided a safe place that we can run to in the time of trouble ----under His wings.  In Ps. 91, He says we can dwell in the shelter of the Most High.

Not only can we come and sit in His presence and catch our breath, but He will strengthen us. 
Is. 40:31 says, we will be able to fly above the storm with wings of eagles.

 Maybe it would be wise to back track a little.  When you worship before the Lord and realize that you've entered His peace and His presence, just sit there quietly.  This is "waiting on the Lord".  Many scoot out quickly because nothing seems to be happening, but that's because YOU are doing  nothing.  However, the Lord is full of activity at this time!

If you can only manage to be patient and wait, you'll find great rewards for your lack of productivity.  He may speak to you or download something, but most of the time, however, it will seem like nothing is happening. 

Whenever we are in His presence, GREAT things are happening----most of which will not be realized right then and there.  Learn to patiently soak quietly in His presence.  It is always rewarding!

This, my friend, is one of the best ways to combat all those 'nasties' your may encounter from your friend, Jezebel.  Truly, you will find yourself above the clouds of the storm and able to function calmly and wisely.  You won't find yourself crumbling and weak.  Even though there may be a battle going on, it won't have its desired effect upon your soul.  You will know that Your Father has your hand and you're not alone.

He may be allowing a work to go on in your life, but you will not be under things, but on top.  Then why does He allow all this to come your way?  So you will come and sit before Him in His presence and get to know Him more.  Waiting on the Lord eases the pain and provides relief for you and He gets what He wants, too---YOU!  Wait on the Lord!!!

Understanding the Spirit of Jezebel part 3

Understanding the Spirit of Jezebel part 2

Understanding the Spirit of Jezebel--Part I

Pastor Stephen Darby does an excellent job scripturally exposing Jezebel's role in the church.  As a pastor, he views the problem in a broader sense and explains how devastating this can be to the Body of Christ.  He's a little nervous in PartI but relaxes to a nice steady flow.