Words for 2016

As we get ready to start 2016, I wanted to share some words that I feel God is saying for the New Year. This coming year is what is known as a “leap year.”  As I was thinking about that fact, God said this is prophetic because we will leap over things this year that would have tripped us up.  This is a year of acceleration.  What would have taken a year to happen, will take a month.  What would have taken days to heal or recover will be done in an instant.  This will be an Amos 9:13 year: “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “When the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him who sows seed…”  The Message Bible states it this way, “Yes indeed, it won’t be long now.” God’s Decree.  “Things are going to happen so fast your head will swim, one thing fast on the heels of the other.  You won’t be able to keep up.  Everything will be happening at once—and everywhere you look, blessings like wine pouring off the mountains and hills. I’ll make everything right again for my people Israel.” (December was a prelude to this!)

Isaiah 65:24 “It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking I will hear."

God is healing broken places and mending wounds.  Wounds that have continued to “bleed” will stop, and you will be healed because I am binding up the wounds.

It will be a year of God’s Grace.

Don’t go into 2016 disconnected…disconnected from the people you’re supposed to be connected to, the places where you’re supposed to be connected and the purposes of God for your life. 

Don’t let any lingering issues from 2015 carryover into 2016.  Release them and let them go.

Expect Nahum 1:9 healings this year.  “…he will make an utter end of it.  Affliction will not rise up a second time.”  No more recurring issues.  God is healing once and for all!

I pray that each of you have a blessed New Year and leap into 2016 with great expectations about what God has in store for you!

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WHAT IS YOUR FILTER?

When you hear the word “filter” many things probably come to mind. There are filters for the car, the air conditioner, water, etc. By definition, the word filter means to pass something through a device to remove unwanted material. For the purpose of this blog, I want to focus on another type of filter---the Word of God. There are so many filters that we pass information through as we deal with issues in our life. There is the filter of our upbringing, our culture, educational background, past experiences, etc. We reach conclusions based upon how we filter the things we face. If we filter information the wrong way, the outcome will also be wrong. Try filtering your air conditioner or water through a dirty filter and see what you get. The same thing happens when we don't filter things appropriately through the Word of God. There are many issues that arise seeking our response including political opinions, social media frenzies, cultural changes and more. The goal is to filter the information through the Word so that any ungodly material is removed. It is easy to respond based on our own opinion, wisdom, experience, what others are spouting, etc. However, instead of being quick to respond, we must embrace the challenge to be slow to speak (or post!) and ask the question, “What does the Word of God say about this?” That takes away the conflict, the mystery and even the heated debates. The Word of God will direct us in everything that we face and provide an answer for every question. In order for the Word to accomplish this, we must plant it in our hearts and allow it to be the final authority in every situation. Psalm 119:130 declares, “The entrance of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” The spirit of compromise is so prevalent today that it is very easy to get caught up in the flow of the world. That is why in these days of worldviews filled with darkness, we must allow the Word of God to shine the light and guide us to Godly answers and solutions.  The Word is our filter.

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105

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WORDS FOR 2015

As we enter a new year, I wanted to share a few words that God has given me for 2015.

Many who have sown in tears in 2014 are about to reap a harvest of joy in 2015. You haven't seen anything yet! Theme song for the year will be, “Every time I turn around he keeps making a way!”

This year, as you are faced with issues, assignments, etc., before you do anything, factor God into the equation. I call it the God factor. In Acts 10:38 it states, “How God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and with power and he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.” Don't focus on your limitations, focus on the greater one on the inside of you. (As God said in Joshua 1:9 he says to us today: “...do not be afraid, nor dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”)

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me

Zechariah 4:6 – Not by might, nor my power, but by my spirit says the Lord of hosts.

It is a year to get in position and listen intently to the voice of God. It will be extremely important to be where God wants you to be and keep your ear tuned to His voice. If you're out of place, you'll miss vital instructions. Make time to abide in His presence regularly. Don't allow distractions to keep you away from His presence. It is a year to fully align with God's plan for your life. If you see that there are areas that are not aligned, correct them immediately. As you align with His presence, He will give you the direction, protection and provision that you need. (See St John 15: 1-7)

A year to draw closer to Him by feeding on His Word and spending time in prayer like never before. A spirit of deception has been released, and it is extremely subtle. Therefore, to stay in truth, stay in His presence.

The worlds were framed by the Word of God. In the same manner, our words have creative power. Be mindful to speak right words out of your mouth this year over your life.

Hebrews 11:3 – By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible

Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Isaiah 57:19 – I create the fruit of the lips.

Job 22:28 – You will decree a thing, and it will be established for you.

Matthew 12:37 – For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

Don't allow anything to shake or rattle you this year. Instead, roll every care and concern immediately over on the Lord and keep rolling!! As you cast your cares, you will continue to move and not get stuck where you are and lose traction.

I pray these words encourage you. I look forward to sharing His Word with you this year!

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