A couple of weeks ago, just as I was about to dash out the door for our Sunday services, I heard the Lord say, "Prep for Joy!" As I was in a hurry, I mentally tucked the phrase away and headed to church. Since that time, I have pondered, prayed and listened in to the Lord's heart on this unusual statement and am sharing with you what I have heard. I believe an unexplainable JOY is being released and continues to be released for those who are willing to step in and receive what God is pouring out in this hour. There is an intentionality about stepping into the things that Father has prepared for us, and this is no different. We are to intentionally step into JOY in this season. Part of that
Recently I was enjoying some free time and ended up browsing through a gift shop. In one area of the shop I happened upon an old compass. I felt God highlighted the compass to me and I began to listen to what He might be saying to me about it. The compass, to me, represents God's direction or leading in our lives. I feel that we are in a time where so many people are experiencing a feeling that they have lost their way. In many ways we are being tested, and unexpected situations and chaotic world events have left many feeling that their world has been turned upside down. In all of this we can be certain that God has not lost His way, and He knows exactly where each of His children are as wel
The Lord has been speaking to me recently with encouraging words and visions. He showed me that many of His people are battle weary as the days have rolled into weeks and now months as the intense pressure of spiritual warfare has increased around us. Some have felt as if they are caught in an underground bunker waiting for the battle to be over so they can surface for fresh air and sunshine. Others feel like they are marching through mud, and the mud has seemed to only get deeper and thicker as they marched. As He showed me these pictures I felt His heart of compassion for His people and His longing to pull us in close to His heart during this time. Psalm 91 has been a comforting place for
