Minding my own business, I walked into the meeting place at work and found a seat in the least crowded corner of the room. I sat next to someone I really like but RARELY see or talk to.
I said hello--I genuinely like and appreciate this woman--and made small talk.
Then she said, "I had a dream about you."
I thought, "Oh, woah. Here we go...?" I thought, in split second, about the time a girlfriend from Tahlequah emailed me about a dream she had about my going to Mexico on a missions trip. I hadn't seen her in several years at that point.
"You did," I managed. "Was it good or bad...?"
"It was good," she said. "I dreamed you were having a baby. A little boy."
"Really..." I said. "How long ago did you have the dream?"
"Oh, a couple of weeks ago."
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This is not the first time I've heard this. SEVERAL people have told me the same thing, starting, I think, with my friend, Dana. I believe that was at least a couple of years ago. She saw me in a prophetic vision/dream; I was holding the hand of a child in shadow.
Others have told me the same exact thing.
Of course, I--and others close to me--have speculated as to what that means. Will I have another child physically? Adopt? Or is this child symbolic? One of my closest spiritual mentors thinks it has to do with a ministry that is coming. That I must get prepared.
In the past months, I have wondered whether it has anything to do with my calling to children, to the next generation. I have wondered if there's a project, something coming. Am I going to be a child advocate? That term, "child advocate" has come up in my spirit on occasion, as well.
And I feel that. More than ever. SOMEthing is coming. I have no idea what it is. But I suspect it. It's coming.
God, please help me to be READY for it. And to be so in step with you, and aligned for it, that I RECOGNIZE it and RECEIVE/ACCEPT it immediately.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Prophetic Words at Section 2 Campmeeting 2013
I nearly didn't get the opportunity to attend Campmeeting tonight. Sis has been ill, and I stayed home last night with her. Stephen helped get the grill going in the snack shack each night, and so I happily stayed with my needy daughter.
But tonight he said he was going to come home after getting the grill up and running, and so I dressed and was nearly ready when he got back. Sissy REALLY didn't want me to go, but I'm so glad I slipped out while Stephen distracted her.
(Note: I couldn't have gone without the support and assistance from my husband.)
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When I drove up and got out of the car, I could hear the praise and worship and I KNEW I was supposed to be there. I could feel The Lord drawing me, assuring me that I was right where I needed to be.
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A message in tongues went out and the interpretation was something like: "Look up...I will not forget thee in temptation...I will give you joy and peace." Something about "He is our Lord, provider, tender Father."
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Pastor Keith talked about Acts 28, how the book doesn't end. That we are filling in the book as we live out the faith. Chapter 29 is to be lived out through us. We need more of God, less of everything else.
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Evangelist Mike Leichner said, "This is a season of 'God-Women.' God is calling and anointing Deborahs to step up in the last days."
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Notes that hit me in the core of me, from the evangelist's sermon:
* God prepares us like a wine skin, to hold all of The Lord we can get.
* Message from 2 Kings 13:20-21: The Power of Elisha's dead bones
* Two generations touching: we need to touch the coming generation
* Abraham dug the well and built and altar.
Isaac dug wells and inherited the altar.
Jacob drank from the well and took the altar for granted.
This is the generation (Jacob) we are in.
* We are drinking from the wells we never dug ourselves. Thank God they dug them deep.
* We are enjoying what others have laid down their lives for.
* We need the anointing of old bones and poured new anointing on us for this generation.
* We need an impartation from the past.
* "Touch them old bones."
* Revival comes when 2 generations connect together
* Joel 2:23, 28: Former and latter Rain; In the Last Days
* We need that kind of faith again.
* We need the anointing of our grandfathers on our lives.
* Requires change to bring two generations together.
* There is anointing when you obey God
* Get in, get invested, or get run over
* The new generation came alive--double portion.
* Come align yourselves with the power of the past.
* Circumstances cannot bury a prophetic promise in your life. What God has put in you, it WILL come to pass. Even after the grave.
* Question: What has died in you? What needs to come to life?
* Touch the old bones of the past.
* Do you realize the greatness that is right there for you to touch.
* Claim all of the inheritance that's in their life. Say, "I receive every bit of anointing on him/her. I'm reaching back right now--God, I receive every good thing they put in me."
* Passion for the anointing.
* How? Prayer, Fasting, Holy Living, Touch of God.
* We must invest in our youth and children.
* It's not about me or you. It's about loving God and Building the Kingdom.
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He said, "I don't know why I'm saying this, it's not part of my sermon, but don't let your dreams die. In ministry. Or the dream of buying your own home." He said we have to love God and seek Him and Obey him first; then, all those things will be added.
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Rozzie spoke over me. "You remind me of Deborah and of Esther. You have the power of a prophet. And you don't feel like you fit in anywhere, but you're going to look up and be in the palace, a kingdom influencer." (As I recall, to the best of my ability.)
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I feel like tonight is a mile-marker moment. I feel like something happened tonight within me. I wasn't prepared for it all. But from the beginning, and through the altar call, I felt him speaking to me, leaning on me. There's something coming. And I've got to be ready.
I've got to be ready.
But tonight he said he was going to come home after getting the grill up and running, and so I dressed and was nearly ready when he got back. Sissy REALLY didn't want me to go, but I'm so glad I slipped out while Stephen distracted her.
(Note: I couldn't have gone without the support and assistance from my husband.)
-----------------------------------------
When I drove up and got out of the car, I could hear the praise and worship and I KNEW I was supposed to be there. I could feel The Lord drawing me, assuring me that I was right where I needed to be.
-----------------------------------------
A message in tongues went out and the interpretation was something like: "Look up...I will not forget thee in temptation...I will give you joy and peace." Something about "He is our Lord, provider, tender Father."
-----------------------------------------
Pastor Keith talked about Acts 28, how the book doesn't end. That we are filling in the book as we live out the faith. Chapter 29 is to be lived out through us. We need more of God, less of everything else.
-----------------------------------------
Evangelist Mike Leichner said, "This is a season of 'God-Women.' God is calling and anointing Deborahs to step up in the last days."
----------------------------------------
Notes that hit me in the core of me, from the evangelist's sermon:
* God prepares us like a wine skin, to hold all of The Lord we can get.
* Message from 2 Kings 13:20-21: The Power of Elisha's dead bones
* Two generations touching: we need to touch the coming generation
* Abraham dug the well and built and altar.
Isaac dug wells and inherited the altar.
Jacob drank from the well and took the altar for granted.
This is the generation (Jacob) we are in.
* We are drinking from the wells we never dug ourselves. Thank God they dug them deep.
* We are enjoying what others have laid down their lives for.
* We need the anointing of old bones and poured new anointing on us for this generation.
* We need an impartation from the past.
* "Touch them old bones."
* Revival comes when 2 generations connect together
* Joel 2:23, 28: Former and latter Rain; In the Last Days
* We need that kind of faith again.
* We need the anointing of our grandfathers on our lives.
* Requires change to bring two generations together.
* There is anointing when you obey God
* Get in, get invested, or get run over
* The new generation came alive--double portion.
* Come align yourselves with the power of the past.
* Circumstances cannot bury a prophetic promise in your life. What God has put in you, it WILL come to pass. Even after the grave.
* Question: What has died in you? What needs to come to life?
* Touch the old bones of the past.
* Do you realize the greatness that is right there for you to touch.
* Claim all of the inheritance that's in their life. Say, "I receive every bit of anointing on him/her. I'm reaching back right now--God, I receive every good thing they put in me."
* Passion for the anointing.
* How? Prayer, Fasting, Holy Living, Touch of God.
* We must invest in our youth and children.
* It's not about me or you. It's about loving God and Building the Kingdom.
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He said, "I don't know why I'm saying this, it's not part of my sermon, but don't let your dreams die. In ministry. Or the dream of buying your own home." He said we have to love God and seek Him and Obey him first; then, all those things will be added.
------------------------------------------------
Rozzie spoke over me. "You remind me of Deborah and of Esther. You have the power of a prophet. And you don't feel like you fit in anywhere, but you're going to look up and be in the palace, a kingdom influencer." (As I recall, to the best of my ability.)
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I feel like tonight is a mile-marker moment. I feel like something happened tonight within me. I wasn't prepared for it all. But from the beginning, and through the altar call, I felt him speaking to me, leaning on me. There's something coming. And I've got to be ready.
I've got to be ready.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
God's Decree
“If anyone attacks you, don’t for a moment suppose that I sent them, And if any should attack, nothing will come of it. ... no weapon that can hurt you has ever been forged. Any accuser who takes you to court will be dismissed as a liar. This is what God ’s servants can expect. I’ll see to it that everything works out for the best.” God ’s Decree. (from Isaiah 54 MSG)
Sister Arlene Logan brought this passage to my attention just a week or so after Stephen and I got news of a legal issue in our lives.
It's amazing to me, because Stephen has experienced nothing but an outpouring of blessings and favor ever since he got notice of the issue.
I told him, "God's doing this. Look what He's doing." Every time we turn around, since we received notice of this legal situation, Stephen and I are being supernaturally and "unusually" blessed. Stephen got a new truck--nearly given to him. He got a bag of named brand clothing in his perfect style and size. He has received three tickets to OU games (we haven't been able to afford going in a few years now), one of which he found out today is to the Notre Dame game--IN NOTRE DAME!!! We have been abundantly blessed since the legal attack.
It's not by accident.
I told Stephen, LOOK, Stephen, God knows. You are innocent. He is taking care of you, blessing your socks off, just to prove you are in His will and that He has you in the palm of His hand.
"He's got this."
And He does. And I'm recording this here so we will never forget what He has done!
Sister Arlene Logan brought this passage to my attention just a week or so after Stephen and I got news of a legal issue in our lives.
It's amazing to me, because Stephen has experienced nothing but an outpouring of blessings and favor ever since he got notice of the issue.
I told him, "God's doing this. Look what He's doing." Every time we turn around, since we received notice of this legal situation, Stephen and I are being supernaturally and "unusually" blessed. Stephen got a new truck--nearly given to him. He got a bag of named brand clothing in his perfect style and size. He has received three tickets to OU games (we haven't been able to afford going in a few years now), one of which he found out today is to the Notre Dame game--IN NOTRE DAME!!! We have been abundantly blessed since the legal attack.
It's not by accident.
I told Stephen, LOOK, Stephen, God knows. You are innocent. He is taking care of you, blessing your socks off, just to prove you are in His will and that He has you in the palm of His hand.
"He's got this."
And He does. And I'm recording this here so we will never forget what He has done!
Monday, September 16, 2013
Oprah Quote
"Every morning when I wake up, before I even open my eyes, I say 'Thank you.'"
--Oprah, LifeClass
I heard Oprah say this on one of her LifeClass episodes and I can't get it out of my mind. It reminded me of Benny Hinn's book, "Good Morning, Holy Spirit," where he talks about getting up in the morning and greeting The Lord.
What a way to start the day! So hopeful! So including of our Saviour and God, whose ultimate desire is that we "Come and Dine" with Him.
Ever since I've heard Oprah say this, I have thought about it every morning and have greeted The Lord.
(I so enjoy intimate communion with The Lord. There is NOTHING like it!)
--Oprah, LifeClass
I heard Oprah say this on one of her LifeClass episodes and I can't get it out of my mind. It reminded me of Benny Hinn's book, "Good Morning, Holy Spirit," where he talks about getting up in the morning and greeting The Lord.
What a way to start the day! So hopeful! So including of our Saviour and God, whose ultimate desire is that we "Come and Dine" with Him.
Ever since I've heard Oprah say this, I have thought about it every morning and have greeted The Lord.
(I so enjoy intimate communion with The Lord. There is NOTHING like it!)
LIFECLASS
Something Incredible has Happened.
I'm not kidding.
And I know, when I tell you what has happened, there may be those of you who say, "Uh...so...seriously, Shirley...that's IT?"
And I would just have to say, "Yeah. That's IT."
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There are moments in your life where you feel you are divinely in place--right where you need to be--and in those moments, you just want to sit still and DRINK IT ALL IN, because you know from experience that these times do not come often enough.
My life-changing moment happened in front of the television.
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It all happened this weekend when I stumbled onto Oprah's LifeClass, a show that airs on Sundays on her OWN network.
This past Sunday, I noticed that there were several Lifeclasses in the lineup--and they were all of people, Men of God, whom I greatly admire.
Two episodes that I recorded were of Oprah and Joel Osteen. Another two were of Oprah and T.D. Jakes.
I can honestly say that these recordings have MAJORLY IMPACTED MY LIFE!!!
I gleaned so much from viewing all four of the recordings--and I am already looking forward to going back and watching them again, this time taking more NOTES!
My mind is STILL processing the things that I have heard--and I find myself praying to The Lord about all that I am trying to process. They talked about LIFE-CHANGING concepts, ideas--and living life to the fullest.
Much of what they said had to do with our thought life. They spoke of how our words are powerful and have life. They talked about our potential and what God has created us to be.
I knew, almost in an instant, that I was getting for FREE information that people all over the planet only WISHED they could get, and that people all over the nations pay big bucks to hear from the mouths of these Men of God.
Some of the things they were discussing really made me think about what kinds of thoughts were holding me back. One thing I think I fight against--especially, it seems, during this decade of my life--is whether or not I am "done." As in, Achieving.
In addition to what I have dubbed "The Great Slowing Down"--a time in my life where I really feel the effects of my slowing metabolism, that affecting all areas of my life--I find myself wondering if I am delusional in thinking that there is Something More for me. Something yet to Accomplish and Achieve.
I have encountered many delusional people in my lifetime--and I'd like to think that I would never make that mistake myself. And I suppose, one of my greatest fears is that I think that there is Something More, but there isn't. I have found myself wondering lately whether or not I have somehow reached my potential, that I should be grateful to have accomplished all that I have accomplished already.
But then there's something inside of me that tells me there is More Yet. There is More in me than what has been.
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I feel like these LifeClasses have been divinely ordered of God to encourage me to KEEP DREAMING of the possibilities, to keep DECLARING GOD'S BLESSINGS AND PURPOSE in my life! I don't have to stop dreaming! I need to keep dreaming--and declaring daily that I will fulfill my destiny on this planet! I AM READY AND WILLING!
From here on out, I plan on declaring promises over my life every morning.
God has a PLAN for my life (and yours!) and it is GOOD!!! This is the message I keep hearing in my spirit, and often I have spoken it over believers; this time, though, I am declaring it to ME!!!
Amen! Let it be, Lord, according to your Word!!!
I'm not kidding.
And I know, when I tell you what has happened, there may be those of you who say, "Uh...so...seriously, Shirley...that's IT?"
And I would just have to say, "Yeah. That's IT."
-------------------------------
There are moments in your life where you feel you are divinely in place--right where you need to be--and in those moments, you just want to sit still and DRINK IT ALL IN, because you know from experience that these times do not come often enough.
My life-changing moment happened in front of the television.
-------------------------------
It all happened this weekend when I stumbled onto Oprah's LifeClass, a show that airs on Sundays on her OWN network.
This past Sunday, I noticed that there were several Lifeclasses in the lineup--and they were all of people, Men of God, whom I greatly admire.
Two episodes that I recorded were of Oprah and Joel Osteen. Another two were of Oprah and T.D. Jakes.
I can honestly say that these recordings have MAJORLY IMPACTED MY LIFE!!!
I gleaned so much from viewing all four of the recordings--and I am already looking forward to going back and watching them again, this time taking more NOTES!
My mind is STILL processing the things that I have heard--and I find myself praying to The Lord about all that I am trying to process. They talked about LIFE-CHANGING concepts, ideas--and living life to the fullest.
Much of what they said had to do with our thought life. They spoke of how our words are powerful and have life. They talked about our potential and what God has created us to be.
I knew, almost in an instant, that I was getting for FREE information that people all over the planet only WISHED they could get, and that people all over the nations pay big bucks to hear from the mouths of these Men of God.
Some of the things they were discussing really made me think about what kinds of thoughts were holding me back. One thing I think I fight against--especially, it seems, during this decade of my life--is whether or not I am "done." As in, Achieving.
In addition to what I have dubbed "The Great Slowing Down"--a time in my life where I really feel the effects of my slowing metabolism, that affecting all areas of my life--I find myself wondering if I am delusional in thinking that there is Something More for me. Something yet to Accomplish and Achieve.
I have encountered many delusional people in my lifetime--and I'd like to think that I would never make that mistake myself. And I suppose, one of my greatest fears is that I think that there is Something More, but there isn't. I have found myself wondering lately whether or not I have somehow reached my potential, that I should be grateful to have accomplished all that I have accomplished already.
But then there's something inside of me that tells me there is More Yet. There is More in me than what has been.
---------------------------------
I feel like these LifeClasses have been divinely ordered of God to encourage me to KEEP DREAMING of the possibilities, to keep DECLARING GOD'S BLESSINGS AND PURPOSE in my life! I don't have to stop dreaming! I need to keep dreaming--and declaring daily that I will fulfill my destiny on this planet! I AM READY AND WILLING!
From here on out, I plan on declaring promises over my life every morning.
God has a PLAN for my life (and yours!) and it is GOOD!!! This is the message I keep hearing in my spirit, and often I have spoken it over believers; this time, though, I am declaring it to ME!!!
Amen! Let it be, Lord, according to your Word!!!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
The Power of A Thought
What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded. (Proverbs 18:21 NCV)
Our words are weighty.
We must be careful with every single word that comes out of our mouths--which means that we must be mindful that every single word we utter has power.
The Lord is mindful of what we say.
It would behoove us to use caution when speaking, when commenting about the lives of others, and of those we love. And this includes ourselves.
Our words are not just words.
"Speak Life": I want to speak life into my own life and the lives of others. And to do this, I must then be careful what I say. I need to speak positivity into every situation, even when I don't necessarily see it or feel it.
If what we say can mean life or death, then certainly what we think and what we meditate on influences everything we "speak" into existence.
We must guard our thoughts.
Although not a novel idea, for sure, this is an important reminder for me as I begin my work week this morning--I must be careful not to give my thoughts voice if they do not build up.
This reminds me of the oft-quoted, oft-trivialized (due to its repetition), verses in Philippians which tell us to "think on these things"...Because what we meditate or "think on" is what we will speak, what we will generate by our Spoken Word.
How powerful the Spoken Word.
How exponentially more powerful the thought that preceded it.
Our words are weighty.
We must be careful with every single word that comes out of our mouths--which means that we must be mindful that every single word we utter has power.
The Lord is mindful of what we say.
It would behoove us to use caution when speaking, when commenting about the lives of others, and of those we love. And this includes ourselves.
Our words are not just words.
"Speak Life": I want to speak life into my own life and the lives of others. And to do this, I must then be careful what I say. I need to speak positivity into every situation, even when I don't necessarily see it or feel it.
If what we say can mean life or death, then certainly what we think and what we meditate on influences everything we "speak" into existence.
We must guard our thoughts.
Although not a novel idea, for sure, this is an important reminder for me as I begin my work week this morning--I must be careful not to give my thoughts voice if they do not build up.
This reminds me of the oft-quoted, oft-trivialized (due to its repetition), verses in Philippians which tell us to "think on these things"...Because what we meditate or "think on" is what we will speak, what we will generate by our Spoken Word.
How powerful the Spoken Word.
How exponentially more powerful the thought that preceded it.
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