Gratitude

How do you express your gratitude?

The best way to show gratitude is to do or give something to someone that is pleasing to them. By doing that, it will truly be appreciated, especially if you’ve gone out of your way (whether it be monetarily or physically), it will really touch their heart. Touching the heart (the very core of a person) is usually the desired effect when showing gratitude. I know that’s what works for me.

Thinking about it further, if we wish to show gratitude to our Heavenly Father, all we need do is trust, obey and sieve through the pages of His Word, and we’ll be able to discover what He requires of us. It’s as easy as that. There may be things we struggle with, but if we make the effort, He will take us (our lives) in His hands and guide us. That’s His reciprocation to our gratitude. What a blessing!

What do you need to do today to show how grateful you are?

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Refreshing Manna

Beloved, where the world grows parched from iniquity’s scorching heat, I shower you daily with refreshing manna. Allow the abundance of this supernatural nourishment to freshen you like cool rain on a hot summer’s day. Breathe in its sweet honey fragrance, and let it gratify your senses. Taste it and see how it satisfies every ounce of your being. My manna rejuvenates to the core in a world that tries to deplete you.

I give plenty, so take what you need daily. Find balance in Me, and learn to pace yourself.


In the moments when you feel drained, take My hand. I will lead you to the calming waters of renewal where you can release every care and experience supernatural rest and weightlessness. This will reset you back into rhythm and restoration.


I never want you to feel spiritually empty. Instead, I want you to be energised to bear fruit.


Receive My manna daily, and let it supernaturally fill you. I am Jehovah Jireh, your loving and faithful provider! I am your daily bread. Find peace in knowing whoever eats of Me will be sustained for eternity.

Activation: Before you start your day, close your eyes. Look up in the spirit and picture manna raining down from heaven! Open yourself up and receive your fill. Inhale deeply and fill your lungs with this gift, and then exhale all the tension that doesn’t belong. In this place of total fill and rest, carry out your day. Commune with God, eat, work, fellowship, all from this place, stopping when it’s time to rest. See how receiving this divine bread daily sustains you in a new and supernatural way!

31 Now the house of Israel called its name manna. It was like coriander seed, white, and the taste of it was like wafers made with honey.

32 Moses said, “This is what YHWH has commanded: ‘Let an omer of it be kept throughout your generations, so that they may see the bread with which I fed you in the wilderness, when I brought you out of the land of Egypt.’”

33 And Moses said to Aaron, “Take a jar, and put an omer of manna in it, and place it before YHWH to be kept throughout your generations.”

34 As YHWH commanded Moses, so Aaron placed it before the testimony to be kept.

35 The people of Israel ate the manna forty years, till they came to a habitable land. They ate the manna till they came to the border of the land of Canaan.

36 (An omer is the tenth part of an ephah.)[a]

Exodus 16:31-36 (ESV)
Footnotes
[a] Exodus 16:36 An ephah was about 3/5 bushel or 22 liters

I am the Living Bread that came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of this Bread [believes in Me, accepts Me as Savior], he will live forever. And the Bread that I will give for the life of the world is My flesh (body).”

John 6:51 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Branded

Many place marks upon their bodies as reminders of people, places, events that are special to them – I long to place a brand upon your heart. Not to maim or mar you but to brand you with my love. I long to pour my forgiveness over all iniquities; to remember the sin no more. Many of you have battled alone and endured tough times; I want to give you rest. I love you with an everlasting love. Allow my loving kindness to draw you near to me, for I can rebuild from any ruins. From nothing the world was created; Nothing is too difficult for Me.

Will you receive this seal for Christ?

Activation: Picture Yeshua as He was nailed to the cross, with a battered and bloodied body, unrecognisable. Imagine the pain and the torment of being treated this way for merely healing others and making them whole. Do not focus on the unanswered questions of your faith, or if you’re able to walk in perfection. Instead, contemplate the love of Yeshua for you. Decide today, will you receive the love that Yeshua exemplified on the cross for you that day? If your answer is not yes, ask Holy Spirit to help you understand what holds you back.

In Him, you also, when you heard the word of truth, the good news of your salvation, and [as a result] believed in Him, were stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit [the One promised by Christ] as owned and protected [by God].

Ephesians 1:13 (AMP)

33 “But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” says the Lord, “I will put My law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they will be My people.

34 And each man will no longer teach his neighbor and his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they will all know Me [through personal experience], from the least of them to the greatest,” says the Lord. “For I will forgive their wickedness, and I will no longer remember their sin.”

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Thus says the Lord, Who gives the sun for light by day and the fixed order of the moon and of the stars for light by night, Who stirs up the sea’s roaring billows or stills the waves when they roar; The Lord of hosts is His name:

Jeremiah 31:33-35 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – I Remember

My child, you are always on My mind, in My thoughts, and in My heart. In fact, I have imprinted you on My hand. I never forget you. Yet, there are specific moments when thoughts of you ascend, like a sweet aroma and I remember you more intensely; My plans for you, your prayers, our beautiful relationship. I am passionate and determined that nothing will hinder our mutual journey. Nothing will stop you from taking the next step in the destiny I have planned for you.

In My written word, see how when I remember it has impacted individuals, communities and nations creating global, national, and individual change.

When Noah was in the Ark with his family and the animals, at the point where I remembered him, the flood waters began to recede, leading them out of the Ark to dry land. When I remembered the children of Israel and My covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I caused a process to begin where Moses was instrumental in their release from Egypt. When I remembered Hannah, she conceived her son (Samuel) who impacted the destiny of Israel.

I remember you, My child, and I empower you to remember. Partner with Me as you remember your nation, your family, your dreams, and others. See the doors of protectiveness and access being moved into correct position. See chains being broken not just over yourself but over your nation. See people being released from the clutches of the enemy. Let’s remember together so we can initiate a process of change. This is a weapon for your arsenal. Will you use it? Allow My passion to stir in your heart. See doors open, chains broken and the deliverance of My children as we talk about those things you remember.

Activation: Ask Holy Spirit

a) To show what is on the Father’s heart regarding you, your family, or your community.

b) What was His original plan concerning this area?

c) How you can partner with Him to bring about His plan?

YHWH called the expanse [of sky] heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.

Genesis 8:1 (AMP)

And I have also heard the groaning of the sons of Israel, whom the Egyptians have enslaved, and I have [faithfully] remembered My covenant [with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob].

Exodus 6:5 (AMP)

For YHWH, whom I serve with my spirit by preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how continuously I mention you

Romans 1:9 (AMP)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – I Am With You

My Children, the world is crying out for my light to be revealed through you, my sons and daughters, and I have given you all you need – Me, so it’s time to stop hiding!

I know you are afraid, but take courage, be bold, for I am with you. I will open doors to places you cannot; I will bring you before people you would never have dreamed would give you an audience that I may display who I AM. I will put my words in your mouth and give you answers to their problems so that they may know there is a God who knows all things and I AM he. It’s time to step out with confidence, assured that I have gone before you and made every crooked path straight, I have opened the doors that no man can shut. Do not be afraid, I am with you and this will be a wild adventure if you embrace what I am calling you to. My Child, you know what that is!  You have heard me whisper it in the night but you doubt that I would send you, that I would use you.  

So today, repent of small-mindedness as it matters not how much strength you have, but how much strength I have and I AM the I AM  THAT I AM, the all-powerful, all-knowing, always present one.

Activation:

1. Take some time to magnify YHWH, declaring and worshipping Him in all the ways that He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Do not stop until your Spirit recognises the eternal awesome YHWH.

2. Then, ask the Holy Spirit to bring to remembrance the calling and assignments He has spoken to you but you believed the lie that you are too small, inadequate, incapable etc of running with. Now look at the assignment through a new lense, not based on what you are capable of, but based on the eternal awesome YHWH that was revealed to you in worship.  

3. Now decree and declare YHWH goes with you in the specific calling/assignment and that you will be Bold and Courageous  

14 “You are the light of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 

15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

Matthew 5:14-15 (AMP)

And YHWH, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV)

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for YHWH your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9 (NKJV)

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Obedience is Key

Obedience in all things is key in this season. I am asking you to lean into My voice, trusting My timings. Don’t get stuck in the timings of the past, but focus on the fresh timings of this season.


I am asking you to yield to Me, and as you do so, you will experience closeness, intimacy, and an ability to discern My leading like never before. Lean into My voice, not relying upon your own understanding.


I am asking for your full trust, your full submission, and your full surrender in all things. Will you live your life on the altar for Me? Will you submit and surrender the things that are most precious to you? Will you choose Me above all else in your life?


I gave Abraham his heart’s desire when I blessed him with his son Isaac. When I asked for his obedience in sacrificing his precious son to Me, he was willing to give me both his son and his “yes.” I am asking you for both at this time as well. Will you give Me what is most important to you and will you give Me your full obedience?

Activation: Sit with Holy Spirit and allow Him to highlight the areas or things in your life that you have been holding onto but He wants you to submit to Him. Speak out loud:

“Lord, you have my full obedience and I will yield and surrender to you all that you ask. I give you access to all areas of my life and I give you my “Yes.” Amen.”

The Call of Abram

1 Now the Lord said[a] to Abram, “Go from your country[b] and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.

2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”[c]

Genesis 22:1-3 (ESV)

9 And Abram journeyed on, still going toward the Negeb.

Abram and Sarai in Egypt

10 Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to sojourn there, for the famine was severe in the land.

11 When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, “I know that you are a woman beautiful in appearance,

12 and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me, but they will let you live.

Genesis 22:9-12 (ESV)

A Living Sacrifice

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b]

2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[d]

Gifts of Grace

3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 

4 For as in one body we have many members,[e] and the members do not all have the same function, 

5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 

6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 

7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 

8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads,[f] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

Marks of the True Christian

9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.

10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,[g] serve the Lord.

12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.[h] Never be wise in your own sight.

17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.

18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[i] to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:1 (ESV)
Footnotes
[a] Romans 12:1 Or brothers and sisters
[b] Romans 12:1 Or your rational service
[c] Romans 12:2 Greek age
[d] Romans 12:2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
[e] Romans 12:4 Greek parts; also verse 5
[f] Romans 12:8 Or gives aid
[g]Romans 12:11 Or fervent in the Spirit
[h]Romans 12:16 Or give yourselves to humble tasks
[i] Romans 12:19 Greek give place

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