Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – The Cycle Breaks

Have you felt weary? Distracted? Uncertain of your identity? Demonic tactics are old and predictable – these are the enemy’s main strategies to wear out the saints.

Like the constant drip of water hollowing out unseen caves in previously whole limestone, so the enemy carves out emptiness in people through relentless bombardment of loneliness and exhaustion. But take heart, for I break these cycles and fill them with My love!

Find My heart in My word. Take time to feast upon the bounty of scripture, shoring up empty spaces with the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. Dance with Me and sing praises.  Serve the church with faith in action – feed people, compliment strangers, love your neighbour in a thousand practical ways. Watch emptiness disappear in the flood of my love.

Are you ready to break the enemy’s cycles?

Pray this over yourself: Lord, I bless Your holy name. I’m so thankful You saved me and I am adopted into Your family. Nothing can ever separate me from Your love. I ask You Lord to fill the deep spaces in my heart and soul, to be ever present in my mind and Your praises always on my lips. I break agreement with any enemy cycles in the name of Jesus Christ. Show me Father how I may love and serve in my daily life, and how to live in your unforced rhythms of love. Amen

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers,

39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:38-39 (ESV)

8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you.

9 Do not be like the horse or like the mule which have no understanding, whose trappings include bridle and rein to hold them in check, otherwise they will not come near to you.

Psalm 32:8-9 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Cut The Ties

It is time, children, to cut the ties that bind you to the past. See? I am doing a new thing! You cannot move into the new by dwelling on the past, or by fixing your gaze on what has come and gone. Celebrate what has been for the joy that it brought and forgive where needed, but do not carry into the new anything that is superfluous.

You must be free to move; to dance, to laugh, to sing and praise with joy.

To rise up higher you must be willing to surrender all that will not serve my purposes in the days ahead.

10 Hear, O daughter, consider and incline your ear [to my instruction]: forget your people and your father’s house;

11 Then the King will desire your beauty; because He is your Lord, bow down and honor Him.

Psalm 45:10-11 (AMP)

Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Colour

My children:

Come to Me in this time to allow Me to colour your hearts with the colours and vibrance of heaven! For your heart is the wellspring of life which should reflect the fullness of My splendour. Too often, though, you have preferred heart neutral colours that blended with your surroundings reflecting opinions, fears and doubts rather than My life. But in these days, you need to be fully armed with the stunning colours of heaven in all you think, do and say. So bring your hearts to Me to give up the neutral and allow Me to weaponise you with heaven’s colours. Let everything flowing from you be coloured by Me so your words and actions become defined, full of vibrant truth and power – not blending into the background but effecting change. Haven’t you longed to see miracles in your life? Then, give Me your heart to move from neutral to glory and impact!

Activation: Pause for a moment and bring God your heart. Ask Him to show you its colours. If you can see dull colours where you may have partnered with compromise to avoid challenge, ask His forgiveness. Ask Him in what areas of life He wants to bring colour to your heart? What colours? How will this change you? Watch what He does as you welcome His touch.

2 And instantly I was in the Spirit,!![a] and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it.

3 The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow.

Revelation 4:2-3 (NLT)

4 I see God moving across the deserts from Edom,[a] the Holy One coming from Mount Paran.[b]
His brilliant splendor fills the heavens, and the earth is filled with His praise.

4 His coming is as brilliant as the sunrise. Rays of light flash from His hands, where His awesome power is hidden.

Habakkuk 3:3-4 (NLT)

Footnotes
[a] 3:3a Hebrew Teman.
[b] 3:3b Hebrew adds selah; also in 3:9, 13. The meaning of this Hebrew term is uncertain; it is probably a musical or literary term.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Rags or Riches

My Child, what do your words and actions clothe people with? Rags or Riches?

In Acts, Lydia is described as a worshipper of God, who responded immediately to the Gospel of Peace. She was a trader in the same kind of purple cloth that adorned the Temple, High Priests, Dignitaries and Royalty. Lydia knew how to dress people with Honor and Authority! When she became a believer, her response was to use this gift for My kingdom and clothe people with their God-given identity. Consequently, guests left her presence literally looking and feeling like Royalty! Through Lydia’s hospitality, Paul and his companions had a base from which to evangelise and the early church believers had a regular meeting place. As a result, the Gospel spread throughout the whole region! Now that’s fruit!

So today, Beloved, consider the impact of your words and actions on those around you. Choose to dress people up, not dress them down. Be a person who sees people through My eyes not the enemies lies, and clothe them in their God-given identity!

Activation: Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to show you if there is anything you need to change in order to bring your words and actions in line with God’s perspective of people. Then ask Him if there is a person or group of people that He would like you to particularly spend time with and also how He would like you to encourage them. Arrange a meeting!

Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].

Ephesians 4:29 (AMP)

First Convert in Europe

14 A woman named [a]Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a dealer in [b]purple fabrics who was [already] a worshiper of God, listened to us; and the Lord opened her heart to pay attention and to respond to the things said by Paul.

15 And when she was baptized, along with her household, she pleaded with us, saying, “If you have judged me and decided that I am faithful to the Lord [a true believer], come to my house and stay.” And she persuaded us.

Acts 16:14-15 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Acts 16:14 The first recorded believer in Europe.
[b] Acts 16:14 This was an important and valuable fabric, having great demand, being used on the official toga in Rome and its colonies.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – A Developing Joy

I am joy, the source of all joy, just as I am love and peace and hope. For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17 ESV). 

Allow My Spirit to conquer you and liberate you from death and lack. Tell Me all, not just as a servant but as a friend, for My love is already poured out for you and never ends. Full lasting joy only comes from Me, so keep on setting aside your soul with its demands, consciously putting it down lower than Me, and allow My Spirit to bubble up in you.

Ask Me for demonstrations of My peace and joy.  Tune in your heart to meet with Me as your strong brother. Step closer, restfully meditating that you are My bride and My lover. I know you intimately and My heart is for you to know so many aspects of My nature, as well as My joy. Keep coming closer, I will not walk away.

Activation: Ask God what type of intimacy you have with Him. Ask Him how to grow in this area that your joy may be strong, in all circumstances. Imagine feeling your joy reaching to another level by coming into God’s presence. Read Song of Songs chapter one verses 1 to 4 (below) and soak up His utter delight in you.

The Young Shulammite Bride and Jerusalem’s Daughters

1 The [a]Song of Songs [the best of songs], which is Solomon’s. [b](The Shulammite Bride)

2 “May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!” [Solomon arrives, she turns to him, saying,] “For your love is better than wine.

3 “The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing; your name is perfume poured out; therefore the maidens love you.

4 “Draw me away with you and let us run together! Let the king bring me into his chambers.”

Song of Solomon 1:1-4 (AMP)

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 16:11 (ESV)

20 Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.

21 He who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God], I will grant to him [the privilege] to sit beside Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down beside My Father on His throne.

Revelation 3:20-21 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Let Me Lead You

Sons and daughters: 

In this season, I require you to ask for My strategies. The strategies I give you may go against the general ideas and consensus of social acceptability but My thoughts and ways are to give you a hope and a future, to establish My Kingdom.

Let Me lead you.

I will guide you, observing each step you take, knowing your past, present, and future. Do not be fearful, My child. Boldly walk in the direction of My guidance. Let your prayers – over your life, the lives of others, cities and nations – align themselves with the instruction of My guidance. In doing so, your prayers will partner with the prayers of others seeking My will.

Activation: Spend some time praying in the Spirit, asking Jesus to show you how He is praying for you, your neighbours, and your nation today. Spend some time partnering with Him in these prayers.

24 but, on the other hand, Jesus holds His priesthood permanently and without change, because He lives on forever.

25 Therefore He is able also to save forever (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede and intervene on their behalf [with God].

Hebrews 7:24-25 (AMP)

2 “Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is His name,

3 ‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you [and even show you] great and mighty things, [things which have been confined and hidden], which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.’

Jeremiah 33:2-3 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Enlist

Enlist! Enlist! Enlist!, says the Lord! 

These are the days when I am calling My people to enlist in My army, ready for orders. Just as the clock of heaven has changed with the season, so My voice is calling to My people to offer themselves for active service. You may say, “But we weren’t expecting to be called up just now. It disrupts other things in our lives.” 

But I say to you, what value is your life not lived in rhythm with Me according to My purposes? There is nothing better to do than live in union with me doing the tasks I give you. Everything else has no eternal value. So, heed My invitation to make the widest space possible available to Me in your heart. Surprise Me with your yieldedness! Delight Me with your eagerness! For in these days, My eyes are moving over the earth to see the hearts offered on these terms saying, “We are available Lord – heaven can have free rein in our lives”. 

Don’t be afraid. Do I not provide you with everything you need for battle just as I did for David again and again? Will you not see My movement on the earth unto harvest and glory as you offer yourself? Why would you settle for less? Come and let Me release the living wild heart of heaven in you, which will propel you into action. The days ahead are glorious so come!

Activation: Take time with the Lord to respond. Can you hear His call to enlist again in His army for the new season? Ask Holy Spirit to show you if you may be holding back. If so, why? Consider God’s promise to fully equip you for whatever may be ahead. Hand over any fear or hesitation you may be feeling to Him. Ask Him to show you what your wide open heart offered to Him looks like. Perhaps you sense it? End with a prayer that He helps you delight in Him with your eagerness. Let His love and peace enfold you.

The Commendation of Wisdom

1 Does not wisdom call, and understanding [a]raise her voice?

2 On top of the heights beside the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

3 Beside the gates, at the opening to the city, at the entrance of the doors, she cries out:

4 “To you, people, I call, and my voice is to [b]mankind.

5 You naive ones, understand prudence; and, you fools, understand [c]wisdom!

6 Listen, for I will speak noble things; and the opening of my lips will reveal right things.

7 For my mouth will proclaim truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing crooked or perverted in them.

Proverbs 8:1-8 (NASB)
Footnotes
[a] Proverbs 8:1 Lit give
[b] Proverbs 8:4 Lit sons of mankind
[c] Proverbs 8:5 Lit heart

3 Then the Lord sent this message through the prophet Haggai:

4 “Why are you living in luxurious houses while My house lies in ruins?

5 This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you!

6 You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!

7 “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you!

8 Now go up into the hills, bring down timber, and rebuild My house. Then I will take pleasure in it and be honored, says the Lord.

Haggai 1:3-8 (NLT)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Dance for Joy

Glorious bride, get ready to dance!

In the midst of heaviness, burdens and frightening news, I have given you a remedy from the up-side-down Kingdom:

Exuberant joy

A childlike spirit

Laughter and dancing

The enemy doesn’t know how to combat joy in you. So I am inviting you now to let your hair down and join the heavenly party! Laugh out loud! Raise your arms and leap for joy. It is truly medicine for the soul.

You have to be intentional about this. It will require losing your dignity for a moment. But if you participate, the effects will be remarkable. Soul wounds will heal. Your mind will be invigorated.

New energy will flow through your body. The atmosphere around you will transform and angels will join in with the joyful noise.

When you come in the opposite spirit, walls crumble, barriers lift, and strongholds break. When Satan tells you to be quiet, shout! When he whispers lies in your ear, laugh right back at him. Make this your new normal, an everyday deal.

Activation: As a prophetic act, “remove” the garment of heaviness off your body. Now, replace it with a garment of praise. If you have some fabric, you can use it to put over your shoulders as an act of clothing yourself with this new mantle. Ask the Father to fill you with joy as you sweep the garment of praise around you.

Then, take it a step further. Put on some music and leap for joy and express jubilant victory with everything inside of you!

A happy heart is good medicine and a joyful mind causes healing,
but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 17:22 (AMP)

11 You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

12 That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

Psalm 30:11-12 (AMP)

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