The Spirit of the Lord says: Celebrate because of everything I have brought you through. Remember and retell all the victories, all the battles overcome, all the prayers answered, and all that I have done for you throughout your life.
When you start to speak your testimonies out loud, it will become a praise and a thanksgiving to Me. It will cause you to celebrate, and be a sweet aroma to Me. There is so much to celebrate in your life!
Worship Me from your heart. Honour Me with joy and deep thanksgiving. I am looking for true worshippers to arise. I am searching for those who will worship Me in spirit and in truth.
Look how heaven celebrates when one turns to Me. Come and celebrate together, because this will add strength to your days. When you look for Me in all situations and start to praise Me, it will keep your focus on Me. Celebrate, My child.
Activation:
Take some time to write out a list of what the Lord has done in your life. Praise and thank Him for each one. Let the joy of your salvation rise up in you and begin to celebrate the goodness of God in your life. Psalm 136 is a good starting point if you are struggling to make a list.
and you and the Levite and the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) among you shall rejoice in all the good which the LORD your God has given you and your household.
My child, I am calling you to walk with Me down a less-traveled road. I, the Lord, have fashioned this road uniquely for you. The road swirls over peaks of challenge and wanders through valleys of tranquillity. You will experience the exhilaration and peace of My Spirit as you partner with Me.
There will be bumps along the way as you rub up against the world, and there will be times when Satan will try to throw you off course. But fear not for I, the Lord, have made you sure-footed. The heights of authority and weighty depths of revelation are open to you. Be steadfast and strong as you push through all obstacles in your path.
For you to travel this road, I ask two things of you – trust and obedience. Will you trust Me when other voices call to you to stand still? Or will you obediently place your footsteps in Mine and continue to walk, nay run, towards My love and your Kingdom destiny?
Activation:
Ask Holy Spirit to bring to mind any distractions or reservations that stop you from answering His call. Pray for greater trust and obedience and prayerfully equip yourself with God’s armour (Ephesians 6:13-17).
13 Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious].
14 So stand firm and hold your ground, having [a]tightened the wide band of truth (personal integrity, moral courage) around your waist and having put on the breastplate of righteousness (an upright heart),
15 and having [b]strapped on your feet the gospel of peace in preparation [to face the enemy with firm-footed stability and the readiness produced by the good news].
16 Above all, lift up the [protective] [c]shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Ephesians 6:13-17 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Ephesians 6:14 Lit girded your loins, a phrase often found in the Bible, is an urgent call to get ready for immediate action or a coming event. The phrase is related to the type of clothing worn in ancient times. Before any vigorous activity the loose ends of clothing (tunics, cloaks, mantles, etc.) had to be gathered up and tucked into the wide band worn around the midsection of the body. The band (usually about six inches wide) also served as a kind of pocket or pouch to carry personal items such as a dagger, money or other necessary things. Gird up your mind or gird up your heart are examples of variants of this phrase and call for mental or spiritual preparation for a coming challenge.
[b] Ephesians 6:15 A reference to the Roman soldiers’ shoes which were studded with hobnails to give them stability on the battlefield.
[c] Ephesians 6:16 Here the Greek word refers to the large Roman soldiers’ shield designed to protect the entire body. It had an iron frame and was covered in several layers of leather. When soaked in water before a battle the shield could put out the fiery missiles thrown at them by the enemy.
Picture in your mind the road which God is calling you to travel. Ask Holy Spirit to show you a glimpse of the heights and the depths He will take you. Then as you see Him take the first step, follow Him, step by step.
Thus says the Lord, “Stand by the roads and look; ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is; then walk in it, And you will find rest for your souls.
You are My hands and My feet. You are My heart walking around, encased in earthly flesh. You are the only Bible some people will ever read. I need you to be a cold refreshment. I need you to be a hot comfort. I am not interested in bland, lukewarm versions of you.
Because I want you to be out in the world, representing Me. I send you forth into the world, but living in My Spirit. Come close to Me, My warrior child. Let Me heat up your heart. I know what you need, and I will equip and clothe you for the climate in which I have set you.
As I refresh you, so you will be refreshing to those around you. As I fire you up, so you will go and set alight those around you, pointing them to Me. Stay attuned to me and set your internal temperature to a heavenly fire.
Let go and trust Me. Do not be afraid, for I know the temperature that is needed in these days.
15 ‘I know your deeds, that you are [a]neither cold (invigorating, refreshing) nor hot (healing, therapeutic); I wish that you were [b]cold or hot.
16 So because you are lukewarm (spiritually useless), and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth [rejecting you with disgust].
Revelation 3:15-16 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Revelation 3:15 This phrase and the word lukewarm in v 16 form a metaphor that is probably based on the quality of the water supply of Laodicea, which was delivered by aqueduct from the hot mineral springs about five miles away. During its journey, the water cooled to a warm or lukewarm temperature.
[b] Revelation 3:15 i.e. alive, productive—beneficial in one way or the other.
Can you see her? The one coming out of difficult times? She has eyes for only one person – her Beloved. She leans on Him. Can you see the trust? She only trusts Him – no one else or anything else.
Because she learned during difficult times that she could trust her Beloved. The way she got through her trials was to lean on the One who is dependable. She experienced His kindness and goodness, a confidence borne out of experience.
This is no quick affair. This is a seasoned relationship of trust. This, My dear one, is what I dream for you. I long for you to learn to lean on Me, because you have experience of who I am. I long for you not to lean on anything other than Me.
You can only do this through ongoing encounters with Me. Do not struggle in the wilderness by yourself. Each difficulty is an opportunity to discover more of who I am. Come to Me and let Me prove My love is no one night stand, but an everlasting covenant.
“Who is this coming up from the wilderness Leaning upon her beloved?”
You say, “Who will fill my empty jar? Who will supply all my needs?”
I will, says the Lord. What you are seeking after, you will find in Me. I am always faithful and constant. When I say you will have no lack, trust Me! My ways are higher. Look up child, I am right here. Stop looking at your circumstances but start seeing things from a greater perspective.
In Me you will always have more than enough. I will fill your cup so that it overflows. Why do you think that there is no way I can do a miracle for you? I have done it multiple times before, so why not for you too?
My fullness is nothing of what you have seen before. It stretches out from the left and to the right. It is deeper and higher than your eyes can ever imagine. I came so you would have abundant life. I will give you all of Me.
Activation:
Repent for partnering with doubt about God not being able to supply your needs. Step into faith and proclaim that God is enough.
For out of His fullness [the superabundance of His grace and truth] we have all received grace upon grace [spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing, favor upon favor, and gift heaped upon gift].
Warrior bride, remember the joy of intercession. Remember the delight of standing and doing business with Me. For I love those times. I take pleasure in sharing My heart for My bride, with you. Revealing secret plans for the ones I love. It delights Me when you seek Me and treasure My desires.
Come to Me with great anticipation. Expect miracles, expect transformation and expect to hear My voice. For I am raising you up into new levels of faith. Allow your prayers to become wild!
You are going to find yourself asking for things, My bride, that you have not dreamt of, and you are going to be amazed at how I answer you. So rise up, prayer warrior! Rise up in joy and let us work together.
Activation:
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas where prayer and intercession has felt stale or dutiful. Repent for any wrong thinking patterns He shows you. Ask the Lord for renewed joy and faith to freshly invigorate your prayer life. Expect Him to answer.
3 I thank my God in every remembrance of you,
4 always offering every prayer of mine with joy [and with specific requests] for all of you,
5 [thanking God] for your participation and partnership [both your comforting fellowship and gracious contributions] in [advancing] the good news [regarding salvation] from the first day [you heard it] until now.
My beloved, I have laid out a table of abundant cakes, a feast of richness. Children will rush to the table and take all that they want. Yet you who are adults, restrain yourself out of social politeness and fear of being seen to be greedy.
Have I not called you to be like little children? I want you to come boldly into My presence and take what you need from My abundant supply. You have been reluctant because of those who have misused My Word and My gifts, and thought it was for their personal gain. My child, I have unending resources for your needs.
Grab hold of the things needed for the expansion of My Kingdom, for My glory. Come and take freely those things that you are in need of to satisfy your hunger and desire for Me. Receive righteousness and peace and joy.
Activation:
Sit with the Lord and tell Him of your desire. Tell Him of your need for Him, and His presence. In a posture of receiving, accept what He has for you. Don’t be passive, rush towards Him in eager desire for Him
On this mountain [Zion] the Lord of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples [to welcome His reign on earth], A banquet of aged wines—choice pieces [flavored] with marrow, Of refined, aged wines.
I see you as you unknowingly resist Me, or give Me yokes which you keep taking back. That is why I am calling you back to the foot of the Cross. Kneel underneath it, My remnant. Feel the warm drops of My blood poured out for the forgiveness of your sins and surrender it all.
Surrender in My Kingdom doesn’t mean weakness. Surrender to Me means embracing My power to overcome and step into victory. Would you be bold and experience what it means to let go and leap into unparallelled freedom? If you do, you will be completely delivered from those shackles that have tried to slow you down.
Activation:
Ask the Lord to show you in what circumstance you have resisted His guidance or His instructions out of fear. As you repent, picture yourself at the Cross. See how the blood falling from Jesus’ hands and feet melt your chains. Then thank Jesus for freedom. If you are able, run as a prophetic act of being set free.
10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying,
“Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom (dominion, reign) of our God, and the authority of His Christ have come; for the [a]accuser of our [believing] brothers and sisters has been thrown down [at last], he who accuses them and keeps bringing charges [of sinful behavior] against them before our God day and night.
11And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death.
12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them [in the presence of God]. Woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has come down to you in great wrath, knowing that he has only a short time [remaining]!”
Revelation 12:11 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Revelation 12:10 This is the activity of Satan from which he has earned his name (see note v 9). The activity is most clearly seen in Job 1-2 and in Zech 3.
Do you see it? The dancing flames of a log fire, a welcome waiting for you to rest in and warm up.
The Lord says:
I am the original parent. I make provision for My children ahead of time. Before the winter is upon you, I get you the best winter coat and boots. When the evening is drawing in, I call you into the warm and cozy hearth, and feed you a nourishing meal.
In these days, many will experience hopelessness. Atmospheres may be bleak and heavy. But I know when you need to escape and receive nurture, when you need My comfort. When you need to be built up in My stronghold of hope.
Draw close to Me. Know Me. Trust Me now more than ever that I know what you need and listen to what I have to say. Don’t be like reckless youths who stay out in the cold beyond their parent’s call to come where it’s safe. Hear My call and come.
I know the bigger picture. I am not an earthly parent, I am your Heavenly Father. I not only know your needs, I know the needs of My whole Church. I am gathering you all together to My stronghold. I have much to share with you, guidance to give you deep refreshment. Return to Me.
Return to the stronghold [of security and prosperity], O prisoners who have the hope; Even today I am declaring that I will restore double [your former prosperity] to you [as firstborn among nations].
Ride the wave of My peace. Do not worry, do not fear. In this season, I am calling you to be carried by the river of My peace, dwelling in it. Today I extend My peace to pick you up and support you.
Where your eyes have been on circumstances, where you have kept them on the wrong things, now look up and see My peace. Today I, the Lord, not only give you My serenity, but I call you to ride the wave of My peace. This is available to all My children. This is available to you. Do not worry anymore, for I am here to pick you up.
Activation:
Today the Holy Spirit invites you to ride the wave of His peace. “It is simple. Just extend your hand and I will pull you up into My river of peace” says the Lord. Today stand up, extend your hand, and tell Jesus you want to ride in the river and be carried by His peace. Allow Him to take you with Him into a new level of peace today.
For the LORD says this, “Behold, I extend peace to her (Jerusalem) like a river, And the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; And you will be nursed, you will be carried on her hip and [playfully] rocked on her knees.
Unapologetically Marcia 