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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Deeply Abide

Dear one, I know the love you have for Me, yet still there have been times that you have turned to the things of the world for help. In times of stress or trouble I have not been the first of your heart. You have turned to familiar things, retreated to your comfort zone and hidden away to seek relief. 

But My child, those are such shallow waters. Anything the world offers cannot quench your thirst or give you the guidance you require. Remember, I am the way, the truth and the life. The depth of relationship that you require can only be found by abiding fully in Me.

Come to Me, dive into deeper waters and you will see the fruit it will bring in your life. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and I will be found by you. I am calling you to nourish your spirit, to go deeper, to eat the bread of Life and to carry that with you into every situation that you encounter. 

For you have been called to bring forth My light, do not squander your call. Dive in with courage and boldness, abide in Me and I will lead you to places that you have never even thought or imagined.

Activation:

Read John 15:4-7 (AMP) through once, then come back here to allow the Lord to speak to you as you ponder over each verse:

4 Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.

5 [a]I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him bears much fruit, for[otherwise] apart from Me [that is, cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing. 

6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown out like a [broken off] branch, and withers and dies; and they gather such branches and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 

7 If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.

John 15:4-7 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] John 15:5 – John 6:35 Jesus uses the words “I am” over twenty times in this Gospel. Especially memorable are those places where “I am” is followed by a metaphor that declares His deity and His relationship to mankind as Savior (this is the first of seven such references); see 8:12 (Light); 10:9 (Door); 10:11 (Good Shepherd); 11:25 (Resurrection); 14:6 (Way, Truth, Life); 15:5 (Vine).

    v. 4 – Ask Jesus Christ what remaining in Him really means and how to enhance this mutual relationship further with steadfast faith and obedience. Ask Him to reveal to you the areas of your life in which you need to depend on Him more for spiritual sustenance and growth.

    v. 5 – What does it mean to bear much fruit? Talk to Holy Spirit about it and ask Him to give you an image of what it may look like in your life both in the everyday and in the long term. 

    v. 6 – In agriculture, unproductive branches are pruned and thrown into the fire. Ask the Lord to show you the areas that have been burned off in your life, and any areas that He still requires to prune. Release any feeling of loss to Him, and ask for His comfort and healing.

    v. 7 – Like a vine and its branches, the relationship with Jesus Christ should be intimate and continuous. His teachings are not just to be heard but lived out. Only then, being so aligned, will even our requests reflect God’s perfect will and therefore come to pass. Ask the Lord to show you where you haven’t been fully aligned with Him. Consider how to spend time with Him in different and deeper ways. Then gradually make it a habit to come back to being in His presence for increasingly extended periods of time.

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    Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 19

    The Works and the Word of God

    To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David

    1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
    And the expanse     [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.

    2 Day after day pours forth speech,
    And night after night reveals knowledge.

    3 There is no speech, nor are there [spoken] words [from the stars];
    Their voice is not heard.

    4 Yet their voice [in quiet evidence] has gone out through all the earth,
    Their words to the end of the world.
    In them and in the heavens He has made a tent for the sun,

    5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;
    It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

    6 The sun’s rising is from one end of the heavens,
    And its circuit to the other end of them;
    And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

    7 The law of the Lord is perfect (flawless), restoring and refreshing the soul;
    The statutes of the Lord are reliable andtrustworthy, making wise the simple.
    8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart;
    The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.

    9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
    The judgments of the LORD are true, they are righteous altogether.

    10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
    Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

    11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned [reminded, illuminated, and instructed];
    In keeping them there is great reward.

    12 Who can understand his errors or omissions? Acquit me of hidden (unconscious, unintended) faults.

    13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous (deliberate, willful) sins;
    Let them not rule and have control over me.
    Then I will be blameless     (complete),
    And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.

    14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
    Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight,
    O LORD, my     [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.

    Psalm 19:1-14 (AMP)

    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Spiritual Promotion

    I saw in the spirit a boat riding wild water rapids. “This is a time of spiritual promotion,” says the Spirit of the Lord. “An acceleration in your position in the heavenly realms. Hold on for a wild ride!

    You have not sought the approval of man but stayed close to Me, your Father in heaven. Many times you have felt ‘under-qualified’ and even immature, but I am accelerating your training so you will be strong and fit. 

    I know that you have often felt close to ‘overwhelm’ in the past year. But in this new season, your discernment will be sharp and you will stand strong. Each time you have heard My call, you have willingly gone even when you were exhausted. My heart delights in you, faithful one. Step into this kairos moment I have prepared.

    Activation:

    Read Hebrews 11 out loud and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s strategies for this time He has prepared you for.

    Remain in Me, and I [will remain] in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself without remaining in the vine, neither can you [bear fruit, producing evidence of your faith] unless you remain in Me.

    John 15:4 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Your Spiritual Wings

    Mighty children of God, now is the time to go higher. Don’t miss this opportunity!  Grab My hand and let Me show you a higher perspective that allows you to rise above current situations.  See beyond your circumstances and trust My greater plans for your life.

    Come! Soar high in My promises. As the winds of adversity blow, you will feel My strength and courage leading you to press into a new unwavering trust in Me. As you soar in My presence, leave behind fear, doubt, and uncertainty.

    Gain increased confidence to stand in My promises, which will enable you to face whatever may come your way. Fly with wings of new found hope. These powerful wings will carry you forward into My peace. Soar with faith, joy, and anticipation. Fly!

    Activation:

    Close your eyes and ask the Holy Spirit to show you what your wings in the spirit look like. How are they constructed? What colour are they? What do they feel like?

    But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him]
    Will gain new strength and renew their power;
    They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun];
    They will run and not become weary,
    They will walk and not grow tired.

    Isaiah 40:31 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Take A Deep Breath

    “Come make snow angels with Me; let the falling snowflakes melt on your tongue. Hear the crunch of snow beneath your feet and marvel at the white blanket on the ground and trees. Take a deep breath of the cold, crisp air and feel the refreshment in your lungs,” says the Spirit of the Lord.

    “Come, let’s throw snowballs together. Let childlike wonder fill your spirit and renew your joy. Stop for a moment in the stillness, and sense My presence. See – all of creation declares My glory, and I make good things for us to enjoy together.

    Let Me fill you with awe at the simple things, and fill you with the laughter that is good for your soul. And when tomorrow comes, come again to Me as a child. Together we will enter the realms of My kingdom.”

    Approach God as a child today, full of faith and expectation. Know your Father in heaven gives good gifts to His children. Invite Him to reawaken childlike wonder and awe within you. Then ask Him to reveal His heart for you, and receive.

    Psalm 103:5 (AMP)

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    Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Wear Your New Robe

    As I looked in the spirit, I saw Jesus standing before His bride holding out royal robes to wear. But she looked away and put on her old, worn-out clothes. There was sadness on His face but Jesus continued to hold out the new robes to her.

    The Spirit of the Lord says, “It is time for My bride to wear the royal robes that I have purchased for her! It is time for you to stand in the truth of who you are: saved, healed, delivered, chosen, appointed and empowered by My indwelling Spirit.

    Beloved, do not see yourself as unworthy or incapable. I have given you worth, and I am leading you. You are not foolish or weak. My strength and wisdom are prepared in abundance for you.

    Step out of the shabby rags that belonged to your former self. Take them off! See yourself putting them on, your new royal robes. Lift up your head and know that I have called you to carry My authority and My power into the world.

    But you are a CHOSEN RACE, A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD, A CONSECRATED NATION, A [special] PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

    1 Peter 2:9 (AMP)

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