Don't Forget FAITH

I must encourage the Body of Christ not to forget FAITH. In this day of knowledge and access, there is a desire to instantaneously know and understand everything.


Yes, we must know the Word of God. Yes, we must have a relationship with the Father. However, we will never know and understand everything. We cannot forget FAITH.

I'm bothered to see so many turn away from things simply because it requires faith. We must remember that all we believe and know is based on just that - FAITH. Without faith, it's impossible to please God.

I stand, as a preacher, openly admitting that I don't know and understand everything about God. Yet, I have a conviction that He is real. I have a testimony... personal experiences that I cannot deny. I admit that every experience cannot be explained to satisfy the comprehension of others. BUT THAT'S WHAT MAKES ME A BELIEVER!

In all your getting, get an understanding, yes... but don't neglect FAITH.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Seeking a "word"?

For those who are constantly seeking "a word"... Read your Bible. Turn down your plate and get on your face before God. Talk to Him before you expect Him to say something special to you!

TRUE prophets are not popular and not sought out, especially by the rebellious. Why? Their job is to bring correction and instruction... to turn God's people back to Him... Not to more money, houses, cars and spouses.

As noted in Jeremiah 1:10, they are called "...to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant."

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Calling All Men...

As we celebrate fathers in the season, we must pray and intercede on behalf of God's men. As a woman in ministry, I am often challenged with the balance of authority and order.


The word of God tells us that there is neither male nor female in the spirit (Galatians 3:28). What does that mean? It means that through Christ, God is able and willing to use any of us, regardless of sex, origin, economic status or any other factor aside from holiness. This is simply the fulfillment of His promise, that His spirit would be poored out on all flesh (Joel 2:28, Acts 2:17).

Still, we must not forget the order of God. Certainly, God gifts and uses women in the ministry and has enabled us to prosper in the world alike. But, does this give us the authority and freedom to dismiss the men of God? God forbid!

I am 100% certain of my call and assignment as a prophet and a pastor. I am also 100% certain of my husband's place in my life. He is my leader, called to love me as Christ loves the church. He grants me the grace to move forward, but I always esteem him as the final authority. He is the priest in my house, regardless of the gifts I have been afforded. At the end of the day, I NEED MY HUSBAND! We are one, and without him, I cannot fulfill the call of God on my life.

The enemy has been busy building a spirit of feminism in the church, but this is certainly NOT of God. In fact, the same spirit that fuels lesbianism will fuel the thought that women of God "don't need a man." Yes, SPIRITUAL LESBIANISM. It's the concept and idea that God's natural order can be abandoned to fulfill a lustful sense of freedom. Beware of that cunning and crafty spirit.

True and strong women of God are not intimidated by the idea of God's men taking their rightful places. In the same manner, a strong and confident man of God is able to flow by the Spirit of God without muting the gifts of God's woman in his life.

The Church must return to God's divine order. Men of God, TAKE YOUR PLACE! Don't wait for it to be handed to you on a platter. Use your authority to walk in your rightful position with God!

Men, you are the stronger vessel. You were created and ordained by God to be the head. So, take your place in the home and in the church. We need you there!

For those men who walk in your divine assignment, remain encouraged. Your strength and anointing are building a generation of restorers in the Church. To GOD be the glory!

 
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! 

Pastors, According to His Heart

Jeremiah 3:15 "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding."



IGNORANCE is NOT God's plan for His people. Leaders, particularly pastors, are called to equip the people with "knowledge and understanding." When we sit in church and study God's word, we ought to grow in knowledge. KNOW THE WORD OF GOD FOR YOURSELF.

God is showing me a pa...ck of wolves, disguised as pastors. They are controlling and mean-spirited, but very charismatic, at the same time. They seduce the people into believing they are "most powerful." The people are gripped by fear, so nothing is challenged, questioned or discussed, even when the Holy Spirit reveals that it's wrong. The people are discouraged from operating in ministry.

Yes, we do need order! We must remember, though, God's order brings freedom. Order, as defined by men, brings bondage. Please don't confuse the two.

Any leader who is threatened by your understanding of God's word and your ability to hear His voice for yourself is not a leader sent by God. There are some who need to find a shepherd that is sent by God. Every disciple must know God and operate in ministry. We need every gift, every hand and every anointed one busy with Kingdom building. Is it you we're waiting on?

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!!!

The Sound of War... (REPOST)

The Prophets understand what I mean when I say that I’ve been hearing war drums for the past week.  God is trying to warn His people, as He has been.  Spiritual warfare is heightened to a place where it has never been before.  This time, the enemy is going for blood.  The heat has been turned up, so we must be ready.  This is not a season for preparation, but a season for war!

In our local church, God has been speaking to us more and more about prayer and fasting.  Regardless of our religious backgrounds and teaching, Jesus proved even to His own disciples that demonic power can only be dealt with through vessels who know are prayed up and fasted (Matt 17:21; Mark 9:29).

The pressure is being increased.  God does not warn us to breed fear, but He warns us to prepare us.  We are victorious if we will be obedient and READY.

"...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" (Joel 3:9-10).

People of God, this is the season to GET IN PLACE.  This is NOT the time to be religious.  It is NOT the time to focus on building our “own” ministries and being “promoted” to the next spiritual title.  We need the Apostles to set order.  We need the prophets to warn.  We need the evangelists to win souls.  We need the teachers to instruct in sound doctrine.  We need the shepherds to nurture disciples.

God has warned His people.  He has shown me that we are going to begin seeing the death of our religious idols, both spiritually and naturally.  Look around… Even today another massive earthquake shook the earth – this time in Pakistan.  Our God is not playing.  He is God and He will be exalted as such!  The last days are upon us, and His people must be in proper position.  The church cannot continue to steal God’s glory.

People are dealing with demonic activity on a whole new level.  I’m getting calls from BELIEVERS who are dealing with depression and possessed relatives… Incubus and succubus spirits in their homes… Yet, we have been warned.  Spiritual warfare is upon us.

This MUST be a season of soul winning, but we must also be sober.  Ministry will hurt in this season.  It will require sacrifice, and that looks different for different people.  For some, you may have to walk away from a job, a family member, or even a church.  So be it!  OBEY GOD!  Integrity is key and it is required.

My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war (Jeremiah 4:19).

Sound the alarm, Prophets!  Many of you have been holding back…  Warn the people.  Share what you see and proclaim the word of the Lord.  Now is the time to rise and GET IN PLACE.  Let the prophets be prophets!  Proclaim and declare!

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures!

Luke 18:35-42 NLT

"As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. They told him that Jesus the Nazarene[f] was going by. So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

“Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him.

But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?”

“Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”

And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.


DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES!  Stop worrying about what others say and think when it comes to your praise and worhsip to God.  Seek after God like never before.  Take off the religious costume and get what you need from God!  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!!!

The Gospel, According to the Pattern of DirectTV

When you don't pray, read your Bible and study the word, you lose sight of God's plan for your life.

When you lose sight of God's plan for your life, you end up making wrong choices without God's grace.

When you make wrong choices without God's grace, you become bitter and want only to serve your flesh.

When you are bitter and serving your flesh, you fall to pride.

When you fall to pride, you ...die, face judgment and go to hell.

When you die and go to hell, that's it... FOR ETERNITY.

Don't forget to pray, read your Bible and study God's word! Give your life to Christ TODAY!!!
#Thanks DirectTV

Order Shall be Established

‎1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 "God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Then each of you will control his own body[a] and live in holiness and honor—not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways."

The world is going to live as the world chooses, BUT those who dare claim the name of Christ must live up to a standard of HOLINESS! It's so easy for many of us to judge the world, but forget to check ourselves.

There are so many in the church fighting fornication, homosexualtiy, beastiality, adultery, etc. in the world, yet punking out and saying nothing about it in the church. In God's house, ORDER SHALL BE ESTABLISHED! Before we "save the world" let's clean our own pulpits, choir stands, and usher stations.

Now, that doesn't mean judging and fighting. Let's use the same "power" that allows us to see the wrong in everyone but ourselves to pray and bring true deliverance in love.

Anyone up for a TRUE spiritual challenge... The kind of fight that has nothing to do with flesh and words, but principalities, demons and powers in high places?

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It Might Be Idolatry

We all remember the comic series, “You Might Be a Redneck if …”  It was very successful, because it was actually funny.  It dealt with real stereotypes and forced people to laugh at themselves.

In the church, we also have some stereotypes that, unfortunately, are based in some truth.  In this case, though, it’s not a laughing matter.  No is the time to cry aloud and spare not like never before.  Idolatry is very real and very common.  God’s people must expose it, change it, and put God back on the throne in HIS OWN HOUSE!

For example:

If the pastor demands royal treatment and expensive gifts, while there are members struggling to pay bills, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When a person is "anointed", because they always follow and agree, but labeled a "demon" when they disagree or leave, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

If the people will drop everything to follow a leader around the country, but won't sacrifice the same to pray, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

If the people will go broke to buy new suits for the next conference, but fail to pay the same month's bills, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the leader demands to be addressed by a title, but isn't moved by hearing the LORD's name used in vain, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When someone rebukes others for not supporting them, but never holds them accountable to holiness, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the women of the church disobey their husbands, but call him disobedient for not listening to the pastor, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the people fear being called to the pastor's office more than they fear God, Himself, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the people shout the church down every time hands are laid on them, but have no private prayer life, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the people always advertise their pastors and leaders, but have never introduced someone to Christ, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the people raise thousands for a new church building, but have never given to the sick or poor, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the people quote, "My pastor says...", but can't quote the Scriptures, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

When the people pay $50 for the pastor's birthday banquet tickets, but have never given more than $10 in offering, IT MIGHT BE IDOLATRY!

God Doesn't Cause Confusion

1 Corinthians 14:33
"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints."


Being led of the Spirit, while not choreographed, always brings order, correction and power. Don't be deceived. The label can be "prophetic" or "apostolic", but if it's unorganized, confusing and bears no fruit, it's not God. If it brings glory to any man, rather than God, it's not ord...ained of Him.

God is exposing empty entertainment. We must remember that when God does a thing, there is always a counterfeit. Don't fall for the illusion. Don't be mesmerized by the gifts, but look for the fruit. Confusion is NOT of God, no matter what it's called or how it's advertised.

God's TRUE apostles and prophets are not soothsayers, gossipers, and emotional masters of control. They are HOLY men and women of God who carry His word with POWER. Amen.

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You Must Choose a Side

James 1:6-8"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways."


James 3:10
"Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be."


People of God, we cannot continue to praise God when we need Him, then render our services to the enemy when we just want to have fun.  Instability is NOT of God.  Pick a side, but don't straddle the fence!


Revelation 3:15-16"I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth."


This is NOT the NCAA Championship or the SuperBowl.  You MUST choose a side!  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Trayvon Martin... It's Not the First Time... and May Not Be the Last

Like so many others, I have been praying for Trayvon Martin, his family and everyone directly affected by the entire tragedy. In the midst of that prayer, God reminded me that He also had a Son who was murdered without cause. He was judged unfairly and fell victim to a failed justice system. Rather than a hoodie, he wore a crown.

As we pray for Trayvon, let's not forget CHRIST. Trayvon Martin died too soon, because this nation is broken. There is only ONE way to fix a sick and broken nation.

2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and WILL HEAL THEIR LAND."

Until we return to Christ, there will always be a Trayvon Martin. His face may change, and the situation may change, but the root cause will remain the same.

Psalm 9:17 "The wicked shall be turned into hell, and ALL THE NATIONS THAT FORGET GOD."

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The Bride of Christ... REALLY?

Is this the best we can do?

As embarrassing as this photo is, the LORD instructed me to preach in this outfit on last Sunday.

He said I needed to dress myself as the Bride of Christ, in its current state.  Notice how every item is stylish, in its own right, but clashes when brought together?  God spoke and explained that many in the Body feel they are “okay” because they see the beauty and the righteousness in themselves, but refuse to work with others.  So many desire to be seen so badly, that they refuse to step back, "out of the spotlight" even when the anointing is flowing through someone else.  They feel they are living right, but refuse to lift up, encourage and support those in the Body that are not as strong.  Humility is often missing as so much seek their own glory and attention.  As a result, this is a picture of the bride we are presenting to our Savior – uncoordinated and random, lacking harmony and beauty!

The word of God says that Christ’s church is made of many people, with many gifts, all from the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4).  The purpose of diverse gifts is not for us to compete with one another, but for us to feed and support one another (Ephesians 4:16).

We are spending too much time trying to stand on our own, rather than operating in accountability and working together to build God’s Kingdom.  As a result, we are CLASHING IN THE SPIRIT, and causing even the very gifts of God to be out of place and confusing!

In all of this, the LORD finally reminded me – the only parts of my outfit doing their job were those things underneath the surface that could not be seen!  Selah.

Virtual Identities

God's people are a people of integrity. We are not two-faced or schizophrenic. We do not follow every wind of doctrine, nor do we suffer from identity crisis. With that being said, true people of God don't hide behind the likes of Facebook, Twitter and MySpace.

It is not "prophetic" to create an identity online that has not been proven. It's very easy to attach a title to one's name or profil...e when accountability is not present. What does God call you? What does your own leader call you? If that differs from your online, fantasy profile, you are out of order.

When we carry multiple identities, either we are perpetrating a position we do not hold or we are ashamed of the call God has assigned to us. Either way, NOT good!

On the other hand, we as God's people MUST hold one another accountable. Look for the fruit, not the gifts. Look for the works, not the title. Seek out the anointing, not the seduction.

Let's do better! ORDER IN THE CHURCH!!!

Stop Being Mean!!!

It takes a special anointing to share the TRUTH without being MEAN. Yes, we must stand firm on the word of God. We must preach the truth without compromise. BUT, no man or woman of God has the right to be rude and evil toward others.

We so often fight the wrong battles. My fight is against principalities, demons, spiritual wickedness in high places... it's NOT against people. My job is to literally love the hell out of those who miss God!

Does the truth hurt? Oftentimes, YES. The truth can be very painful. So, there's no need to add attitude and arrogance to the word of God, which is already sharper than any two-edged sword.

Ministry is not about arguing who's right or who's wrong. NO ONE is called to engage in vain arguments and label it "ministry." It's about SERVING God. Never in my life have I seen so many mean and arrogant servants. People of God, we must wake up. We are not drawing the world to Christ... we are pushing them away. We must follow the word of God in order to preach the word of God. When men see our GOOD WORKS, they will glorify our Father who's in heaven.

Where is the LOVE? Remember Jesus? He's our model. His message cut, but His love healed! ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Hate the Sin, but Love the Sinner (Like God Does)

To all who have felt hated or discriminated against by Christians, I APOLOGIZE!

As people of God, we are not to hate or despise anyone, but we are called to LOVE. Yes, God does hate sin, and so should we. However, mature people of God understand that this does NOT justify hating or mistreating a person, despite anything they've done. We all do things that God hates, yet He loves us... so much ...so that He sent His Son to die for us, despite that sin (John 3:16; Romans 5:8).

We have ALL sinned! So, whether you are a homosexual, a drunk or a prostitute... Even if you are a rapist or a murderer... a TRUE child of God will HATE the sin, but LOVE you. They won't turn their back on you when you want to know Christ. They will tell you the truth - that repentance is required - and they'll help you to change rather than talking about you or putting you down. When you find that relationship with God, they won't despise you and won't envy your promotion. They won't hold your past against you when you are pressing toward your future.

No, I do NOT promote or support sin. Yet, I know that true LOVE, which comes only from God, covers a multitude of them. ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

The Suffering of the Prophet... In the Church

Matthew 5:11-12

"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."

 I will admit, I always expected to be ridiculed by the world. Yet, I am astonished that most of it actually comes from the church. It's amazing how many people in "ministry" don't know one another by the spirit at all. It's amazing how many people in "ministry" don't know the Spirit of God.

Like anyone else, I make mistakes. Yet, when I speak as unctioned by the Holy Ghost, I take the assignment VERY seriously. I wish someone had told me that when someone is rebuked or corrected, even in love, I would be labeled a witch, warlock and false prophet.

Why am I sharing this? I share because I want other prophetic voices to know the price that must be paid for the TRUTH. Even as Jesus experienced, the church can hurt more than the world. Yet, we forgive and continue to love. One who has the heart of God can't help but to continue in love and prayer, especially for those who don't understand.

People of God, let's just repent and do better. Let's love one another, and be very careful about labeling God's people as workmen for the enemy. ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Don't Get Mad... Get Delivered!

James 1:19-20
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God."

Life happens. As it does, people and situations make us angry. The Word of God instructs us to be angry and SIN NOT. A sign of maturity is a believer's ability to hold the tongue. Oftentimes, when our emotions fade and the Spirit of God reveals, we find the energy was wasted in wrath. We musn't be led of emotions, but by the Spirit of God. ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Walking in Favor

Romans 8:28
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."

Do you KNOW God? Are you called for His purpose? Then, don't worry about it. Even those things, people and events that challenge us in life must bow to the will of God. Hallelujah! We all make mistakes, but God has ordered even those steps that cause us to trip, that they too will work in our favor. That's what a REAL relationship with God will do - FAVOR! Rejoice and thank our God! ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

Romans 12:16-18, AMP
"Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty (snobbish, high-minded, exclusive), but readily adjust yourself to [people, things] and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits. Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."

Why can't we all just get along? No matter what been done to us, we must be kind to others. Backbiting and unforgiveness are NEVER okay. People who truly love the LORD learn to be a peace with others. ORDER IN THE CHURCH!