Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – From Overwhelm to Overflow

Are you living in a place that feels overwhelming? Do the pressures, stresses and expectations of your daily life overtake your thoughts? Does this make you feel overcome with anxiety and worry about how you will get through the day/week/month?

When you are in this place of overwhelm you are relying on your own sense of strength, skill and logic to get you through the day – you have become your own problem-solver and place the responsibilities and burdens of life directly upon your own shoulders. Then you wonder why your mind feels full and your spirit is heavy.

You cry out to Me, but then get frustrated because you can’t hear My voice clearly amongst the noise in your mind and the pressure in your spirit. You feel that I am far away, because you are unable to posture yourself to receive My counsel.

Stop.

Close your eyes.

Take a deep breath.

I am near.

Look into My face, let all the distractions of life become smaller until I am the largest.

Say out loud ‘I release control Lord, it’s Yours.’

Picture yourself letting go of each thing in your life that is contributing to your overwhelm – place it into Me.

Spend some time in worship now and allow yourself to be re-centred so that I am the first and the last within you. Now you will no longer be overwhelmed, but have moved to a place of overflow.

The overflow of who I am within you will give you victory to move in assurance and confidence every day, without feeling overwhelmed.

Live in the overflow.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.

Romans 15:13 (AMP)

6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in [union with] Him [reflecting His character in the things you do and say—living lives that lead others away from sin],

7 having been deeply rooted [in Him] and now being continually built up in Him and [becoming increasingly more] established [a]in your faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing in it with gratitude.

Colossians 2:6-7 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Colossians 2:7 Or by.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Dusty Dreams

I am removing the cobwebs of the dreams that lie dormant, like books on a dusty shelf in an attic. You have placed some of the dreams I placed in your heart in places that you never visit anymore but I say to you today, those are dreams I put in your heart and they will not stay dormant any longer. There are many things I have asked of you, but you have set them aside, declaring the time was not right.

I am asking you now, will you pick them up again? Will you pluck up the courage to go after that which has felt lost but is not. I want you to go after the things of the kingdom for the sake of others, do not disqualify yourself. The time for the pursuit of your God given dreams is now.

Activation:

Write out a list of the dreams God once placed on your heart that you have put down and spend some time dwelling on the dreams God once gave you. Revisit the prophetic words you did not fully partner with of dreams for the good of others that God placed in your path and on your heart. However you choose to engage with the Lord and boldly choose to pick up what you put down. Can you decide today to obediently and wholeheartedly pursue the God-given dreams you hold again in your hand?

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[a] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)
Footnotes
Jeremiah 29:11 Or peace

Jesus, Founder and Perfecter of Our Faith

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Do Not Grow Weary

3 Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.

Hebrews 12:1-3 (ESV)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Change the Narrative

My beloved one, I know there are moments in your life that have been marked by trauma and grief, fear and loneliness, pain and loss. My question today is will you partner with Me in changing the narrative you keep of these moments?

You have the choice to choose how you reflect upon these moments. I do not dismiss or belittle the courage it takes to flip these memories around and look at them differently. It is your choice how you remember these times and the impact they had upon you. I want to show you today where I was in the midst of your hardest moments.

When you can recognise where I was in these moments – seeing how I upheld and fought for you – then you can begin to change the narrative. From that shift, you can begin to speak of the victories you have found in Me, of the freedom you walk in, of My everlasting faithfulness. 

When you can see with clarity where I was in the midst of it all, then the pieces of your testimony can fall into place, becoming a narrative of wisdom and power, glory and love.

Activation:

Close your eyes and think of a time in your life that you struggle to understand and make peace with. Ask Jesus to show you a picture or a memory of that time. Next, ask Jesus to show you where He was in relation to you within that memory. From there, begin to ask questions around how Jesus fought for you in the midst of this. What does He have to say about it? What clarity does He want to share with you? Spend some time journaling what He shares with you.

But I know the loving God will redeem my soul, raising me up from the dark power of death, taking me as His bridal partner. Pause in His presence

Psalm 49:15 (TPT)

He will cover you and completely protect you with His pinions, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and a wall.

Psalm 91:4 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Healing Hearts

I, your Father in heavenly places, want to see hearts healed in ways you have never before seen. I want to bring deep healing to your heart today. There have been places of pain that you have walked through that have caused your heart to be bruised, wounded and even infected due to the depth of the hurt caused to you. I have asked you to come before Me with your heart wide open as I pour out My healing oils upon those places of pain. There are, however, hurts that you have held onto.

There are spots of bitterness, resentment, and deep feelings connected to the wounds you have now embodied as your own. 

Wounds heal and scars fade, but holding on for too long can keep you frozen in time. 

I want to release deeper healing to you so that you are no longer held captive to the wounds of the past. Release these things to Me with the conviction to not pick them up again. I have different things for you to carry in this season that you won’t be able to carry if you don’t allow this process to take place.

Activation:

The Holy Spirit has already been bringing to mind the wounds and heart hurts you have been carrying. Continue to sit in His presence and allow Him to bring to mind EVERY place of pain you have harboured or held onto. Sit with Holy Spirit and allow Him into each and every area of your heart.

Repent for the places you have been held captive by the hurts of the past and then put your hands out in front of Father God and release to Him all that you have been holding onto. Give Him each and every one – no holding back. Allow Holy Spirit to minister to you in this moment as He releases you from any places of captivity.

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts![a]
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting![b]

Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV)
Footnotes
Psalm 139:23 Or cares
Psalm 139:24 Or in the ancient way (compare Jeremiah 6:16)

a bruised reed He will not break,
and a faintly burning wick He will not quench; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

Isaiah 42:3 (ESV)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – I See You

In a world where you feel hidden, I see you.

In a world where you feel lost, I see you.

In a world where you feel hurt, I see you.

In a world where you feel tired, I see you.

In a world where you feel like giving up, I see you.

My child, I see you. Do you not see Me?

I am here, shining a light on you.

I am here, guiding you.

I am here, pouring healing oils over you.

I am here, inviting you to rest in Me.

I am here, cheering you on because I am a proud Father who sees all your potential.

In a world that seeks to pull you down, look up! Then you’ll see Me. You’ll see My arms have been extended the entire time, eager to lift you out of that hole and into My loving arms where you belong.

Precious child, take My hand. My heart longs to place you in My lap and hear you say, “Abba Father, I see you too, and I never want to let you go.”

Activation:

Ask yourself if you have lost hope in any situation in your life. Acknowledge you feel this way not because God has forsaken you, but because you lost sight of Him. Choose to look up and surrender it to Him. Take His Hand and allow Him to lift you into His loving arms. Feel the heaviness melt away as you get lost in His embrace. Hear Him whisper how He is working in the situation so your hope can be restored. Gaze into His eyes and tell Him you see Him now, and thank Him for His abounding love.

It is the Lord who goes before you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 (AMP)

I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:8 (AMP)

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Kingdom Call

I am awakening hearts, minds and lives to My kingdom call and My kingdom sound. The harvest is ripe for the picking, and I am asking you to boldly go after hearts and souls at this time. Do not leave any stone unturned or any heart behind. These are My people and I AM THEIR GOD, they will bow down to Me and I want you to play your part in them knowing Me as their Lord and Saviour.

Boldly preach the gospel, reach into the lives of others, pray for the one in front of you, love fiercely, live set apart as an example that shouts above the culture of the coming days, dare to be different and do not shy away from those I have set in front of you.

I want you to play your part and to stir up braveness and boldness in the coming days. You can trust Me in the moments of being stirred; to share, to teach, to preach that I will not set you up to fail. You can trust Me to soften hearts and prepare the way.

Activation:

God is asking for your willingness to go where He asks, share with who He puts in front of you and to do the things He is setting up for you. Will you give Him your willingness today? Share your heart about this with the Lord, laying down any reservations, worries, fears, past failures (or what felt that way) and allow Him to exchange those things for boldness, courage, strength, the words to say and anything else He may wish to give you. From a place of obedience, many incredible testimonies will come that will give God glory and ignite your faith.

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.

Matthew 5:14 (ESV)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Speak Out

My children, I am calling you to use your voice. At times it appears safe to be silent and it may even seem stoic, wise, and reserved. However, in this season, I am calling you to speak out.

Remaining silent at this moment is to position yourself on a noncommittal fence. I have placed in you the ability to become the solution in many situations. I have given you My wisdom. You are able to show accurate delineations, beneficial steps of progression, highlight injustices and even call for recants, turnarounds and reaffirmations when necessary.

At this time your voice is paramount because I am requiring those who partner with My heart to speak out. As you align yourself with My thoughts, will, and desires, speak out so we can be a force for change together.

Consider David, anointed to become king as the youngest of Jesse’s sons. He worked as a simple shepherd boy tending sheep. 1 Samuel 16-17 shows he was not afraid to use his experiences as a springboard to catapult himself to new victories. I protected him and empowered him to overcome the lion and the bear. I enabled him to dispel the spirit tormenting King Saul with the plucking of strings from his lyre. I partnered with him as he boldly spoke My truths when faced with the battle against the Philistines. He ignored the taunting words of his older brother who called him ‘conceited.’

David spoke out, quoting his past victories. He used his voice to quell the fears of those around him and also highlighted the injustice of the situation. He emphasised the authority King Saul’s military men had as, ‘armies of the living God’ and lack of authority Goliath had as a Philistine warring against them. Finally, he confidently made decrees regarding the outcome of the battle.

I established those decrees. I will establish yours. My children, I will cause you to become victorious as you boldly speak My truth. Speak out My children.

Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a [a]javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have taunted.

1 Samuel 17:45 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] 1 Samuel 17:45 This weapon may have been similar to a scimitar (short curved sword).

The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice and truth.

Psalm 37:30 (AMP)

“I am the Lord your God, Who brought you up from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it.

Psalm 81:10 (AMP)

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