Gathering of Tribal Nations 2023

Thursday night's service was full to overflowing of the Spirit of God! His "Shekinah glory" was a sweet, strong presence to our spirits! I invite you to come and see that the Lord, He is good in Warrior, AL at the Gathering of Tribal Nations 2023 hosted by Church International, Pastor Robin R. and Prophet Robin D. Bullock!

In these days of confusion, conflict, disunity, and selfish hatefulness, this is where His Children come to meet heart to heart and Spirit to spirit with the ONE TRUE KING! If you are feeling down, defeated, depressed, and need to be lifted up ... Watch this service and open yourself up totally to God!

 

Gathering of Tribal Nations 2023 

Where: Church International, Warrior, Alabama 

When: Thursday evening 8/10/23 to Sunday morning 8/13/23. The evening services on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, as well as Sunday Morning service, will be broadcast LIVE. The morning services on Friday and Saturday will not be broadcast.

Come and See! Maranatha!

Anna

Don't Feed The Dragon

... make it smaller and smaller by not talking about it.. 

Amanda Grace Talks ... Letting Go Of Buried Issues, Trials Becoming Testimonies, & Healing!

Youtube 'Ark of Grace Ministries' channel

Amanda Grace discusses what she heard the Lord say in the Spirit and an image of a snake coiled around a dead piece of wood. She also discusses her personal; testimony, how broken she was, and how the Lord restored her after she was beyond recognition. Amanda shows the picture of what she looked like going through this trial for the first time publicly. The Lord truly took an aweful trial ad turned it into an incredible testimony!! Don’t give up! You are closer than you think to your Breakthrough!! God Bless you all!! If you would like to contact Amanda Grace via email please email her at amandagrace4him@gmail.com if you have questions or comments or would like more information into sowing into what she does!

 

I was watching the video that is linked above and I know that I needed to hear this. It is a timely word so I am sharing it with whomsoever will be willing to hear it and obey. Obedience is better than sacrifice!

What is highlighted in my heart at this moment is:

Speak the PROMISE don't speak the problem! Let it go. It is dead wood and needs to be removed from your life because it is causing damage as long as it is there. The dragon is the problem. Suffocate it. Don't give it air. Speak scriptures. 

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! 

I will enter your gates with thanksgiving in my heart. I will enter your courts with praise! I will say this is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice for He has made me glad! He has made me glad, He has made me glad, I will rejoice for He has made me glad!

I pray this is a blessing to you!

Maranatha

Anna

Bummer Lambs ...

 

 Every once in a while, a ewe will give birth to a lamb and reject it. If the lamb is returned to the ewe, the mother may even kick the poor animal away. Once a ewe rejects one of her lambs, she will never change her mind.
These little lambs will hang their heads so low that it looks like something is wrong with its neck. Their spirit is broken. These lambs are called “bummer lambs.” 

Unless the shepherd intervenes, that lamb will die, rejected and alone. So, do you know what the shepherd does? He takes that rejected little one into his home, hand-feeds it and keep it warm by the fire. He will wrap it up with blankets and hold it to his chest so the bummer can hear his heartbeat.

Once the lamb is strong enough, the shepherd will place it back in the field with the rest of the flock. But that sheep never forgets how the shepherd cared for him when his mother rejected him. 

When the shepherd calls for the flock, guess who runs to him first? That is right, the bummer sheep. He knows his voice intimately. It is not that the bummer lamb is loved more, it just knows intimately the one who loves it. 

 

So many of us are bummer lambs, rejected and broken. But He is the good Shepherd. He cares for our every need and holds us close to His heart so we can hear His heart beat. We may be broken but we are deeply loved by the Shepherd.

From one bummer sheep to another … I love you! 

Originally from SJ Sparks on XAPiT 

 

Maranatha,

Anna 

Giving You All That I Am ...

With Lifted Hands - Ryan Stevenson

"With Lifted Hands"

I have tasted
All that this world has to offer
The here and gone
That leaves you wanting more
But can't satisfy

Father forgive me
For taking so long to see
That you're all I need

With every heartbeat in my chest
Lord I surrender all that I have
The days yet to come
The days in the past
I'm giving you all I am
With lifted hands
With lifted hands

You show me mercy
When I've done nothing to deserve it
You see the best in me beneath the dust
Because that's how you love
That's how you love

You rush through my veins
I'm wrecked and I'm changed
And my soul will sing

With every heartbeat in my chest
Lord I surrender all that I have
The days yet to come
The days in the past
I'm giving you all I am
With lifted hands
With lifted hands

Heaven or grave
There is no place
I can go to escape
Your love
Heaven or grave
There is no place
I can go to escape
Your love

So with every heartbeat in my chest
Lord I surrender all that I have
The days yet to come
And the days in the past
I'm giving you all, all that I am
I'm giving you all, all that I am
With lifted hands
With lifted hands
With lifted hands
With lifted hands

Heavenly Father,

I lift my hands to you in Praise and Worship. You are the great I AM! May everyone that Holy Spirit leads to this blog (and any of its posts) be blessed beyond measure. May they accept Jesus as their Savior and begin the supernatural discipleship journey! For those saved but lukewarm or wanting to give you more of themselves, I pray with them for your wisdom that they would know the meat of the Living Word and not continue on milk only. I pray Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven! In Jesus name, I ask. Amen!

Maranatha,

Anna

Friends ...

Are friends forever, if the Lord's the Lord of them.

 FRIENDS ny Michael W Smith

"Friends"

Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
I can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter of your life is through

But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

And with the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you live in
Is the strength that now you show

We'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

To live as friends

Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

No a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends

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Sometimes, a lifetime ends sooner than we expected. God holds us close as He carries us in our weakness. 

Jesus, you alone are my forever, unfailing friend!

Maranatha,

Anna

Do Not Worry -- Pray Instead!!!

After we put on the rest of our Armor of God, the last piece is to Pray Without Ceasing!

 Put on the WHOLE Armor of GOD

Bible Verses About Pray Without Ceasing 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

How can we pray without ceasing? The first thing we have to do is get the picture of being on our knees, eyes closed, and praying with fancy words out of our mind's eye. That is a type of prayer time that many people think of. However, as part of our continuing walk with the Lord in becoming His disciples, we need to submit time to our prayer life. Okay, I hear the moaning and groaning now: There is no time. We are too busy! I will do it later after (whatever it is you are allowing to come before your commitment to God) is done. This is NOT being stated for shaming! Instead, it is to show how easily we can be, and many times are, distracted from the things we want to do and do the things we shouldn't do instead! Just as Paul tells us of his struggles in Romans 7:15-20.

Let us start the steps of this walk by learning prayer as a habit:
Planning to pray! Here are five times during the day where we can learn the habit of prayer time.

• First Prayer of the Day: To make it easier, try to get in the habit of saying Good Morning to God and starting out your day in conversation with Him. 

• Three more times during the day: Many of us already pray over our meals thanking God for providing.

• Last Prayer of the Day: As you are ready for bed, being quiet and reflecting on your day, speak to God about it. Whatever comes to your mind, just say it!

Learn how to talk to God! If I spend a long time in one prayer, I can find my mind wandering and I have to focus again and not get distracted. For this reason, perhaps you might start with shorter prayers. I am not all flowery words although I speak respectfully to the Lord but more as I would speak to a friend in conversation during the day! Do you call your friend on the phone and say 'Good Morn, Thou My Best of Friends! Of course you don't, neither do I! God doesn't need flowery speech that separates Him from us! He wants us to be comfortable talking with Him as friend to friend, not just when we have wants and needs to pray for. Can you imagine what it was like for God to come into the Garden of Eden and have fellowship with Adam & then with Eve? My mind fails me at the wonder of that!

How many times a day do you text your friend? How many times do you call them? Do you think it is a burden to share your day with your friends? Does something wonderful, or something not so great, happen to you and the first thought you have is "I need to tell so and so this? "What would your life be like if the first thought is focused on speaking to God about it? We can view our relationship with God in prayer in a comforting and willing way!

Now that we have that perspective in mind, we need to learn to pray God's Will! It is easier for us to learn to pray about 'Me, Myself, & I' yet it seems more difficult to get our mind around praying God's Will. We are commanded to LOVE our neighbor as ourselves. Let's focus our prayer on speaking to God about others and asking His Will to be done in their lives! If you don't look at prayer for others as a burden, but more like a pleasant opportunity, you will be learning to live these pictured scriptures of Phil 4:8-9.

Heavenly Father, I praise your holy name and my heart is thankful for the times I spend with you! May Holy Spirit touch each heart and mind that are called here. I pray these words help them in any way you choose, Lord. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus name. Amen!

Maranatha,
Anna

"Be Thou My Vision" by Eden's Bridge

This hymn has called to my Irish heart since the first I heard it! I am half Irish on my Mom's side and these words light a spiritual fire in my heart whenever I hear it and sing it in worship! 

I researched a little of its history and added a link if you want to know more. If you choose to listen, may you be blessed with God's majesty and presence with full knowledge in your heart that our High King of Heaven loves and protects us always!

The following is found in the video description:

Fire glowed against the visage of St. Patrick as he lit yet another candle in the dark Irish churchyard on Slane Hill. The fire reminded him of Christ, Redeemer and light of his life. Opposite the churchyard was Tara, where resided the pagan High King Lóe­gaire-- the man who outlawed candles in Ireland. But it was the eve of Easter, 433 A.D. and St. Patrick was determined to glorify God that night. And thus began the hymn. 

"Therefore, on that day when I was rebuked, as I have just mentioned, I saw in a vision of the night a document before my face, without honour, and meanwhile I heard a divine prophecy, saying to me: 'We have seen with displeasure the face of the chosen one divested of name.' And he did not say 'You have seen with displeasure', but 'We have seen with displeasure' (as if He included Himself) . He said then: 'He who touches you, touches the apple of my eye.'"-- Saint Patrick 

This is very true for me, especially with this hymn!

"Sometimes hymn singing invites us to connect with the saints who have gone before. Such is the case with the famous Irish hymn, "Be Thou my vision." The original poem, found in two Irish manuscripts in the library of the Royal Irish Academy, may be dated as early as the 8th century." Reference: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-be-thou-my-vision

Maranatha,

Anna

Bride of Christ: We Go When ...

GOD the Father sends Jesus for us! 

Truly ... do any of you think our opinion on this matters? For the record: Pre-trib Rapture of His Bride is of the Lord. You either believe it or you don't, but if you keep preaching to others that the rapture does not exist, God's wrath will fall on you.

The wise virgins have oil in their lamps and are watching for they know their Bridegroom comes IMMEDIATELY! 
Forgive each other IMMEDIATELY. 
Pray for one another IMMEDIATELY. 
Whatever you hear in your spirit to do, be obedient and do it IMMEDIATELY! 

IMMEDIATELY definition: without any delay.

End of the World - The Bride of Christ - Must Watch
This video is blessedly anointed by Holy Spirit! 

As to religious disagreements.... Please don't give into the discordant debates. It is not profitable to argue over words 2 Timothy 2:14-16 ... look to Jesus Hebrews 12:2 - the author and finisher of our Faith! 

Let GOD be GOD! Sent with love! 

Maranatha!
Anna

GOD IS TRUTH ...

whether you believe it or not MAKES NO DIFFERENCE!

So much is going on. Yet most are blind to TRUTH and see only what they want to see. It has been an eye opening week for me, interactions with different people that I won't go into here.

The first thing I want to address is the Doctrine of Eternal Security: the once-saved-always-saved or no-works-required doctrine. This is near and dear to many Christians today. The reason is plain to see. They can made a 'mind' decision (and live life on their terms with no changes needed), not a 'heart' decision (which would require making changes in their lives). Let me equate this to the command in the Satanic Bible: Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law I highly recommend you go to this link.
Here is a small excerpt:

“What they [satanists] essentially believe, is that life should be lived in the pursuit of pleasures, and we only get one chance to do it. Sounds like America to us.”

Here is just one Bible verse refuting the above:

“The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.” —Proverb 14:14

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The Berean - Daily Verse & Comments - Sep 25, 2018
 Hebrews 11:6-7
(6) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (7) By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. 
Noah accomplished a significant witness, persevering for a very long time under horrific conditions. His witness was of sterling quality and worthy of emulation.

These two verses appear quite innocuous. We read them and consider their teaching a matter of course regarding Christian life and salvation. However, for this world's Christianity, they pose a dilemma for those more deeply aware of the intricacies of Christian responsibility.

Calvinist theologian Arthur Pink (1886-1952) says in his exposition of this passage, "The verses which are now to engage our attention are by no means free of difficulty, especially unto those who have sat under a ministry which has failed to preserve the balance between Divine grace and Divine righteousness." Why would he say this? These two verses, almost single-handedly, nearly destroy one of the most treasured teachings of this world's Christianity—the Doctrine of Eternal Security, the "once saved, always saved" or "no works required" doctrine. [emphasis mine]

Note the end of the quotation: Some ministries have "failed to preserve the balance between Divine grace and Divine righteousness." Preachers who fail to maintain this balance strongly emphasize God's favor while neglecting or ignoring His claims on our lives—our duties and responsibilities to Him—because He owns us! We are His slaves!

To any thinking person, these verses severely undercut those preachers' claims that appear to guarantee grace, that is, to assure salvation. How? Verse 6 clearly states that God rewards those who live by faith, and verse 7 illustrates that, in Noah's case, the reward was that Noah and his house were saved because of what they did.

What did Noah do that was so important to his and his family's salvation? His works produced the ark, the means of escaping death from the Flood. Noah's works were rewarded. Where, then, is grace?

Note that I wrote that these verses "nearly destroy" this concept, not "totally destroy." They do not contain the entire story, but they are very troublesome, to say the least, to those of the no-works stripe. If they do not bother a nominal Christian, he is clearly ignoring what the verses really say, that a person's works play a large part in his salvation. What would have happened to Noah and his family had they convinced themselves that, since God had given Noah grace, no ark needed to be built because God would save them anyway?

— John W. Ritenbaugh

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If you are here reading this and are not saved or have walked away from God, perhaps you still feel the calling of Holy Spirit on your heart to repent / come back to Him. Let me encourage you to not waste a moment: accept the free-for-you gift of Salvation that Jesus paid for you. What if this is the LAST TIME you have a chance to make this decision? Please choose wisely.

Maranatha,
Anna

Noblesville West Middle School ...

are you asking WHERE was GOD?  

I have personal experience to share with you about what God was doing with myself and another of His children on the morning of Noblesville West Middle School shooting. The scene below started a few minutes previous to the shooting, 911 got the call at 9:06 AM and the situation, as we know, was resolved quickly.
God's 6 Minute Timing: 40 second shooter ID, shooter contained, victims transported

My day started out as it usually does. Get up. Take my meds & insulins. Put on the Whole Armor of God while in the shower. Calling out and lifting up in prayer those He puts on my heart. Praying a Hedge of Protection and asking for Travel Mercies for the day. Finish getting ready and then leave for work.

All of this starts through Messenger:

--AMW At 8:30 AM I sent out a beautiful picture of an owl taken the previous day at my place of employment by a coworker

++SYW 8:46 AM 'How beautiful'

--AMW 8:46 AM 'God makes BEAUTIFUL animals! Luv ur post this morning too'  

Click to read--> Change The Way You Think

++SYW 8:54 AM 'Thank you... working and praying on some stuff with CBW and some of her friends this summer... praying a lot this morning Mrs Anita... crying out to God for our kids nowadays... my heart is so heavy for what they know and accept now... 6th grade and drinking and drugs and sex... I’m starting a get together in July for girls in middle school to be in prayer, study together, and talk to them about these things. And how to handle them when brought to them. How to be strong in their faith... and so much more... it’s tearing me apart'

++SYW 8:54 AM Bout to go start our morning devotion.. I’ll talk to you later. Just be praying for us please. I love you so much! 😘

--AMW 8:55 AM You r in God's perfect timing luv u too. TTYL

Please notice how preparation for God to use us started before He called upon us. We both have a relationship with Jesus and both want to draw closer to Him. After reading SYW teaching post on Facebook, and then sharing the owl with her and others, when SYW shared the burden God had on her heart ... Holy Spirit made it my heart's burden at that moment as well and called me to start PRAYING IN THE SPIRIT IMMEDIATELY!!!

It was only later, when the unction to pray so intensely was lifted, that I heard about the school shooting. It was then I realized that God had me and other prayer warriors actively taking up prayer and shouting the spiritual battle cry to protect the children from evil. That lifted up the teacher who was willing and gave him strength and power to act quickly, in the face of the threat, to protect the children. 

Matthew 19:14 (KJV)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

When I am called to prayer this way, I do not ask God any details. It isn't my place to ask ... it does not matter Who? What? Why? When? Where? All that matters is God wants to use me for His Purposes Right NOW ... I trust him and I obey in that moment. It is important you understand that this does not make me in any way better than any other of His children. It is my walk with Him that I willing allow Him to direct. This relationship with Him is available to you, if you want it. Count the cost ... Jesus paid a price for us we couldn't pay ... I lay down my life for the one who died for me, willingly.

Everyone needs to hear what God can do when we seek His Will and the desires of His heart until we make them our will and our desires. When we walk with Him, we are instant in season and out of season. When Holy Spirit calls for heartfelt prayer, we do not hesitate but immediately obey.

Even though we have kicked Him out of our schools, our nation, and our lives ... God was right where He has always been ... Yahushua is waiting for us with His arms open wide in LOVE so please turn to Him so He can welcome us home. Be aware, time is running out ... soon it will be forever too late to choose Jesus,  and you will have chosen eternity and the eternal allegiance that was never meant for you. 

Maranatha,

Anna

God's Ways Are Not Our Ways ...

His thoughts are not our thoughts. 
We should never presume to speak for God: He is so high above us! So many times we have all heard someone tell others what God thinks / what God does ... seriously?!! We are not, and never will be, equal with God and know His heart and mind fully! He will have mercy on whom He will have mercy!

Isaiah 55:8-9
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Romans 9:15 
For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

Instead of condemning and putting people down, why not lift them up to Jesus instead? Put away your judgments. Put away your anger. Put away your hate. Ask God to heal your heart and to show you How to pray for His Children! 

Please spend time with God today and ask for His love for people. For Him to place people on your heart to pray for and lift up to Him.
John 1:5
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Maranatha,
Anna

Whom Do You Fear?

The Lord or man?

Psalm 86:11 
Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

The Fear of the Lord is:
To obey His voice
The beginning of  knowledge
Wisdom and knowing to depart from evil
Where you find the Knowledge of God
To hate evil, pride, arrogance, evil ways and filthy mouths
The way to prolong our days
A place of confidence in the Lord
A fountain of life
keeps us from the snares of death
is needed before instruction and wisdom
Is the instruction of wisdom
Keeps us from evil
Where our heart should be all day- not envying sinners
One of the seven fold spirits of the Lord
gives quick godly understanding
Our treasure= through which we receive wisdom and understanding which results in stability and strength of salvation
A Precious Key for our churches
Prepares you for the Lord’s teaching
To delight in His commands
rewarded with blessings
Keeps you safe prov 29:25
To fear God is to trust Him
Our duty in Life – To fear God and keep His commands
reminds us not to Trust in mans words or to be swayed by the countenance of others
keeps us from fearing man
the spirit of the Lord that the Lord is searching for within us
To trust in His Ways, not our own ways
To hope in His Mercy
in that which the Lord delights to see in His people
The Lord taketh pleasure in those who fear Him
There is no want to those who fear Him
The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him! A key of our protection and deliverance in troubles because the angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them

To Fear Man:
is to lack knowledge and wisdom
is to be wise in your own eyes (Saul’s downfall)
is a snare and a trap in your life
the sign of a fool
is to despise wisdom and instruction
is to love evil
will shorten your days
is trouble
envy sinners
is to not honor God’s laws or commands
is to despise God’s ways
despise the Lord
trust your own ways

Fear of the Lord vs Fear of Man

Abba, Father, please strengthen and encourage each of us today. May You make us bold witnesses for Jesus. We ask You to teach us Your Ways and to pray Your Will be done! In Jesus Name. Amen

Anna

Boldly Speaking What God Has Given

... I will follow my Master's leading. I will listen to no other, as I know HIS voice! I do not fear man or ridicule: I will continue to seek the Lord's counsel and strive to walk with Him, each step as He directs me, daily!

God has graciously supplied wisdom in what I am to share here: "our thoughts are not His thoughts, our ways are not His ways [Isaiah 55:8-9 KJV]" ... you should humbly ask Him for His wisdom and be prepared to 'put a hand over your mouth' when He replies [Job 40 KJV].

Can Salvation Be Lost (link)

 "We are not taking about salvation by works here, nor are we abusing the precious Grace of God. The devil has a plan to knock you and your salvation out. If you don’t watch yourself, you will fall into his trap. It is not by works you are saved, but you better be ready that you don’t go back to your old sinful ways. You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. (Matt 7) Well who can get in????? “And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible” Mark 10, Matthew 19
Why did Paul bother to keep returning to people to get them back on the right path?
Why did the Lord end the bible with these warnings: Wake up! Come back to you first Love! Turn from your indifference! You tolerate wrong teaching! Repent!"

If we are always saved, once saved, what’s the point of the bible’s warnings?

The following is a prayer from the link above. I will pray it as I am called as an intercessor/prayer warrior. You can pray it as well, God inhabits the Praises of His People. Our Prayers are a Sweet Fragrance in Heaven:

Dear Lord,
I pray for those suffering through this, may you restore them Lord. Break the binds that have held them down, release the captives and set them free. Protect them from all evil and give them wisdom and understanding. Give them a new heart and renew a right spirit within them. Give them a desire to seek you and love you above all things. Release the prisoners and those who are about to perish. Restore the lost and help us gather them back in. Save us, restore our sight so we can see. Make the path ahead plain for us and bring those who have fallen away -back into your everlasting arms. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen

The Lord has provided the information here. I strongly recommend that you click on the link and see what God tells you. Yes, He DOES still speak today! To those who sit and wait on Him ... He gives Wisdom liberally when we ask!

Maranatha,
Anna

Are You Sure ...

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, you are Saved? 

”It is astonishing how people talk about perseverance. As if the doctrine of perseverance were: ‘Once in grace, always in grace’; or , ‘Once converted, sure to go to heaven.’ This is not the idea of perseverance. The true idea is, that if a man is truly converted, he will, as a rule, continue to obey God; and, as a consequence, he will surely go to heaven. But if a person gets the idea that because he is ‘converted,’ therefore he will assuredly go to heaven, that man will almost assuredly go to hell.” //Charles G. Finney

Before their sin in Exodus many Israelites were born again (Dt 32:18, Gal 4:28-29), they were redeemed (Ex 15:13, Dt 21:8), they were sanctified (Ex 31:13, Dt 21:8), they were converted (Ps 19:7), they were in grace (Ex 33:12-17, Ps 19:7, Ps 84:11), had their names in the book of life (Ex 32:32-33, Ps 69:25-29), had the same gospel we have (Gal 3:6-14, Heb 4:2), yet when they sinned the were cut off from God and were lost (Ex 32:32-33, 1 Cor 10:1-18, Heb 4:1-7, Jude 1:5).  (Thanks to Britt Williams)

What Does the Bible Say About Salvation? FAQ

When we sin, we can expect that our loving Heavenly Father will not let us get away with it. Because He loves us, He desires us to live holy lives (1 Peter 1:15-16; Romans 8:29). If someone professes to know Christ but is living a lifestyle of unrepentant sin and claims to “feel fine about it,” with no qualms, then that person is not a legitimate child of God (Revelation 3:19; Hebrews 12:5-11; Job 5:17; Psalm 94:12; I John 3:4-12). God “punishes everyone he accepts as a son” (Hebrews 12:6). Reference

Maranatha,
Anna

MAJESTY ...

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. Psalm 145:5

Click the following link to listen & enter into His Courts with Praise!

Majesty w/lyrics Michael W Smith

This is the Most Important Question you will ever be asked: Are you SAVED?
If the answer is 'No' please rethink your decision to keep rejecting Jesus sacrifice for you!
If the answer is 'Yes' do you have a RELATIONSHIP with God? Do you yearn for a deeper walk, drawing closer to know the hearts of Father, Son & Holy Spirit?

This world is not our home, we are just passing through ...
1 John 2:15-17
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

There is nothing new under the sun ...
Ecclesiastes 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

Seek God's Will and Perfect Plan for your life ...
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

The days grow darker. The promise of Jesus' soon return in the clouds to catch away His Bride draws ever closer. Are you ready? Are you willing? Are you excited? Let us be about our Father's business and walk closer to Him each and every day!!!

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Be blessed today with the Aaronic Blessing! Numbers 6:25-26

Maranatha,
Anna

Do you feel the urgency?!

So many watchmen are giving warnings so that others can hear and not be left behind. There is also an outpouring of His Spirit ...

Eden, 6 yrs old, interpreting a Word of Tongues

Mark 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Matthew 18:2-4
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

In these final moments, for truly Jesus could come for us at any second, are you saved, secure, doing the work of the Father, sharing His Love? Are you walking with Jesus, in The Spirit, totally sold out to God? Where are your treasures ... if they are in this world - you need to repent before God. For where your treasure is, there your heart is also!

I caution you not to make light of the Holy Spirit nor those on the front lines of this War for Souls. Truly, you do not know their walk with God, what He has called them to do, what they do in their prayer closets! Now is the time to lift up in prayer and stand in the gap - side by side - with those God has asked to love and obey Him. Not in man's ways .. but walking each step in the path Jesus shows to each of His Children.

Will You Pass

I do pray for hearts to be touched with the Saving Grace of God and acceptance of Jesus' sacrifice before the door is forever closed!
Anna

Put to the Test ...

Lord, I ask that You search me and show me anything displeasing to You so I can repent of it!

Do we want to know who we really are? 
If we want to grow, we will need to embrace a desire to face our shortcomings and imperfections. The tendency to be embarrassed before the world or to wallow in self-pity will need to be faced and laid down. Let us each desire to walk closer to God and to be pleasing to Him in our ways.

God and False Prophets Deuteronomy 13 by Gail Davis 

EXCERPT: What does God’s Word say must be done or will be done about the false prophets? In Deuteronomy 13 and 18, God told the Israelites to kill the false prophets. Jeremiah 5:30-31, 14:13-15 and 23:1-40 tell us “God will punish the lying prophet” and “the Lord’s anger will burst on them.” In the twenty-eight references in the New Testament, God’s strict judgment comes upon false prophets. The Bible repeats in many verses God will judge the false prophets and the penalty of their sin will be death. The Bible states it in these ways: 1. “They will be cut down and thrown in the fire;” 2. “The blind will lead the blind and they will both falls into a pit;” 3. “Their end is based on their works;” 4. They are accursed; 5. God will judge them according to their works; 6. God will throw them in a lake of fire; 7. God will punish lying prophets with sword/war and famine; 8. The Lord’s anger will burst on them like a storm. God will expel false prophets from His presence and their city. Each of these judgments render the false prophet separate for eternity from the LORD God.

Abba, my deepest desire: I want You to see me as a woman after Your Own Heart! May I hold tightly to Your hand as you guide me through the tests in these last days. I trust in You! I love You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit! In Jesus Name. Amen!

Anna

Tapestry of Your Life

Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Third Day - Cry Out To Jesus

        Quilt of Holes - Author Unknown
As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls. Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life. 

But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all. 

I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was disheartened. 

My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air. Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon me, and nodded for me to rise. 

My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me. 

And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to accept it for what it was. I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light. An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes. 

Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes,creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, 'Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles. Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you.' 

May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through! 

God determines who walks into your life ... it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.' 

Maranatha,
Anna

"Prepare the Way ...

the Lord is at hand!"

As I have said before and will continue to say until we are taken away: the Words, the Dreams, are all coming faster and faster to His Children. This blog has three contributors in it. One is done in written form, one is a photographer, and one is in a video.

I am placing a link to a short rapture dream video here. She mentions the importance of not looking back (remember Lot's wife)...
Rapture Dream on August 14th by Harpazo Rapturo

Photo credit: Jennifer Khordi Aug. 17, 2016

The following is a post from Rene De Villiers 8/17/2016 at 9:31am:
Hello everyone,
About a week or two ago, I woke up with the words "prepare the way, the Lord is at hand!"
Prepare the way - To make ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion.
At hand - If something is at hand, near at hand, or close at hand, it is very near in place or time.
The next night I had a dream, about a wedding. In the dream I knew it was an event that has NEVER happened before and would be the first time something like this would be recorded in history! Everyone was talking with excitement about this wedding. All of us who was part of this wedding, was so excited and knew it was extremely special. I was in this massive ball room, and there were white drapings from the roof, with crystal lights, it was all so beautiful. I saw many many brides in this room, but I knew there were other brides all over the world that were also preparing for this wedding day! We were all wearing our corsets, our hair was done and make up. There was a stage in this ball room, and a woman was announcing that the flower girls will do their rehearsals for the actual wedding, I saw many flower girls walking out with their beautiful dresses one after the other. All the brides to be were so overwhelmed and excited to see the flower girls, all ready to go. The woman then made an announcement it's time, that we could all go put on our wedding gowns. The brides all ran with joy to put on their dresses, every bride knew exactly where their gowns were, there were MANY of gowns. There were so much joy, and everyone helped one another with their dresses. I believe this is a dream from God about the bride, and it shows how ready we are, and that it's VERY close. We are about to put on our dresses for our bridegroom! Putting on your dress on wedding day, is the last thing you do before you see your groom. I know a while ago, Rhonda Empson had a dream of these brides preparing for the wedding the next day, and their hair was already done! Now we are are really approaching that moment, where we see our groom.
The next morning I woke up with the word Harpazo, I've never heard of this word before. I googled it and this is the definition: to seize, carry off by force, to seize on, claim for one's self eagerly,to snatch out or away. The word "Rapture" comes from the Latin word "Rapturo", which is simply a translation of the Greek word "Harpazo."
The next night I had the following dream: We were at a gathering, but it wasn't just christians. I was outside, talking to people, the best way I can describe what happened next.. Is there where I was standing on a hill, I looked up because of a strange sound I heard, in the sky. It was like many, many meteors drawing back into the heavens! Then I could see more close up and I saw it was people being raptured. I started shouting to the people around me, that It's the rapture, Jesus is here!! I ran to them and asked if they knew Jesus. Many people were saying no, I started leading them into the sinners prayer, because I knew it was nearly our time to go up. The next scene the sky opened up, and I could see deeper into the heavenly, I saw people hugging each other, they were all so happy to see one another! There were so much joy. I know in real life, it will be in a twinkle of an eye, and there won't be time to lead people into the sinners prayer, and everyone will be raptured at the same time. Brothers and sisters, I really believe this is important and God is showing us how close the rapture is!
The week before that, I dreamed also of the rapture. I heard a weird loud sound and I woke up in my dream, and the sky were all lighted up, and I looked at my husband, we held hands because we knew it was the rapture. We then started lifting up of the bed. I woke myself up, I thought it was really happening!
God is showing us that we as his children, are already prepared to meet Jesus! He's coming for us any moment now!
I hope this encouraged you all!
God bless 
by Rene De Villiers

I am sharing to encourage all of us! We are ambassadors of Jesus and we have lost souls to bring to Him. This is the first time I have heard mention that, during the actual rapture, 'we must not look back.' I feel in my spirit how significant this direction is! As we are being taken away, continue to look up, look at Jesus. Do not look down or around or take your eyes off Jesus and Heaven ... remember Lot's wife!

Maranatha,
Anna

The Time Has Come ...

to be faithful to fulfill our purpose!

I am sharing the following prayer, written by Becky Thomas, that it may be a blessing to many others as Holy Spirit leads them to it and touches their hearts.

Dear Heavenly Father, Praise Your Holy Name ... The time has come for Us to fulfill scripture Lord ... show us ... each one of us, what our role is in these last days ... So we can be used at the perfect time and in the best way ... We surrender all to You and want Your Will in our lives. We pray we can be counted worthy to escape what is about to happen but, if we can be used in any way, make us realize what Job is ours personally ... resurrect righteousness in us ... We open the door and invite you in to come and break bread with us ... to pitch your tent with us ... to empower us in knowledge and truth ... engulf us with Your Glory ... as You are The savior to our eyes and ears and heart and mind and souls ... Help us to hear Your instruction in what to do and where to go ... Help us to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven ... Because the kingdom of Heaven is at hand ... Help us to be Kingdom Based, Kingdom Focused and Kingdom Bound ... Help us to be Transformed ... Let each one of us Know what You plan for our lives ... So we can be prepared to go forth and do what it is You would have us do! We Trust You Lord that You will show us Your design and purpose for our lives and help us to keep our lives in a constant feeling of delight in You ... Thank You for everything that is a delight and what is true and noble and right and pure and Lovely and admirable because it is these things that are of You and from You and this is why We Love You so much and as always We Pray Let Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven..in Jesus Name Amen!! by Becky Thomas

Please, Abba, deliver us from evil and we pray your will be done on earth as it is in heaven! In Jesus Mighty Name. Amen!

Maranatha,
Anna

Photo credit: Jennifer Khordi Aug. 2016