Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Confident Trust

My beloved Child! I know that you are trusting Me as best you can. You express your trust in prayer. You act in trust in many challenging situations. You trust Me despite adverse circumstances. However, there is still a lingering fear, a sliver of distrust, a slight questioning whether I am fully trustworthy. You still fear that I might close My hand over you, restraining your freedom. You still fear that I might fail to come through on one of My promises. You still fear that I might turn My eyes from you and abandon you.

My beloved one, these fears that hold you point to negative experiences you have had in life. People can and have failed you but I encourage you today to lay down the mistrust these experiences have taught you. People might have failed you on occasions. They might have treated you unjustly or abused you. You might have felt abandoned and left behind by them. I want to heal these deep soul wounds and restore your trust in Me. The events can’t be changed but let Me in on those memories. Ask man to come into those situations. 

Become aware of where I am and what I do and say. Watch Me, listen to Me and let Me protect and heal you. Let Me restore peace and justice in your heart. It is all in My hands and under My control. Where you can’t trust fully, let Me complete and fulfill your trust in Me. I want you to walk in confident trust. This is the only way you can stand firm in the days to come.

Activation: 

Become aware of the Lord’s presence with you in the room. Appreciate Him for who He is. Then ask the Lord to bring forth a memory that is still hurtful. Become aware of Him in the situation and observe what He is doing and saying. Ask Him for help. Let Him bring healing, forgiveness, closure, and peace to the situation. Let Him restore your trust.

Sometimes soul hurts are too deep to deal with it by yourself. If it’s needed, ask a trusted person to pray with you in pursuing freedom and restoration. In those occasions, trusting someone will be the first step to healing and restoration, so that you can start walking in full and confident trust in your Lord and Savior.

For the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel has said this,

“In returning [to Me] and rest you shall be saved,
In quietness and confident trust is your strength.”
But you were not willing,

Isaiah 30:15 (AMP)

Jesus Comforts His Disciples

“Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me.

John 14:1 (AMP)

(5) But I trust in your grace,
my heart rejoices as you bring me to safety.
(6) I will sing to Adonai, because he gives me
even more than I need.

Psalm 13:6 (CJB)

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Wednesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 13

(0) For the leader. A psalm of David:

2 (1) How long, Adonai?
Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?
3 (2) How long must I keep asking myself what to do,
with sorrow in my heart every day?
How long must my enemy dominate me?

4 (3) Look, and answer me, Adonai my God!
Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep the sleep of death.
5 (4) Then my enemy would say, “I was able to beat him”;
and my adversaries would rejoice at my downfall.

6 (5) But I trust in your grace,
my heart rejoices as you bring me to safety.
(6) I will sing to Adonai, because he gives me
even more than I need.

Psalm 13:1-6 (CJB)

Wednesday Morning Scripture – John 14:1-15

Jesus Comforts His Disciples

1 “Do not let your heart be troubled (afraid, cowardly). Believe [confidently] in God and trust in Him, [have faith, hold on to it, rely on it, keep going and] believe also in Me. 

2 In My Father’s house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you. 

3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back again and I will take you to Myself, so that where I am you may be also. 

4 And[to the place] where I am going, you know the way.”

5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going; so how can we know the way?” 

6 Jesus said to him, “[a]I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but the [real] Life; through Me.

Jesus’ Oneness with the Father

7 If you had [really] known Me, you would also have known My Father. From now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”

8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father and then we will be satisfied.” 

9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you for so long a time, and you do not know Me yet, Philip, nor recognize clearly who I am? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father?’

10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you I do not say on My own initiative or authority, but the Father, abiding continually in Me, does His works [His attesting miracles and acts of power]. 

11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me; otherwise believe [Me] [Me] because of the [very] works themselves [which you have witnessed]. 

12 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach], because I am going to the Father. 

13 And I will do whatever you ask in My name [[b]as My representative], this I will do, so that the Father may be glorified and celebrated in the Son. 

14 If you ask Me anything in My name [as My representative], I will do it.

John 14:1-15 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] John 14:6 The sixth of the memorable “I am” statements. See note 6:35.

[b] John 14:13 Acting as Jesus’ representative means that the person calling on His name is in a close relationship with Him and wants what He wants.

Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Letting Go

The Spirit of the Lord says:

“Many have heard the call that I will do a new thing. Be aware that before I can do a new thing I am calling you to a season of letting go for I cannot bring what I have prepared into a heart that is still stuck in the old. I will not revive the old.  There is always confusion in the letting go, but My instructions are clear.  Have the courage to clear your heart and mind from the clutter of the known to make way for the unknown. I know forgetting the former things is not comforting to you and that you would much rather be in the safety zone of relying on past teaching, past ways of doing things, past positioning, and sometimes past hurts. Before I can do a new thing you must let go!

Step out of the safety zone of contentment and an apathy of ease and lean on, and trust in Me, even in the small things. In forgetting the former things My Word also says ‘fear not,’ so it is important that you choose to fear Me and nothing else. For when you abide in My reverent and awestruck fear, no other fears will enter your thoughts and decision.”

Activation:

Isaiah 43:1-2 (NIV): . . . Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. 

Take time to ask God, “Where have I walked in fear and forgotten that I am yours and have not fully relied on you?” Ask Him to forgive you and establish a new level of trust in Him. Ask Him to remove all fears except the fear of the Lord. 

Isaiah 43: 10-11; 15 (NIV): . . . Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior . . . I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel’s Creator, your King.

Declare with all your heart that the Lord is your savior, your creator, your Holy One and King and declare Isaiah 43:18 aloud over yourself: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

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Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Transition

My beloved, this time of transition that many are experiencing right now is a result of My actions, it is by My hand. I am actively tearing things apart and causing disruptions to your comfort zones. As a result, you may feel that some aspects of your life are coming to an abrupt end. The purpose of this process is not only to introduce the new but to also reveal your true heart and the things you are tethered to.

What unholy allegiances are you holding onto?  Which alliances have outlived their expiration date?  Do you remain in these relationships out of a sense of loyalty, even though they lead you away from My heart, My plans, and My purposes?  Will you choose to let go of these things in order to follow Me and embrace the ways of the kingdom as we build something new together? Will you allow these attachments to pull you out of alignment with My timings? 

As we navigate this intense evaluation together, consider how what is ending is part of My overall design. Is what you are connected to truly part of My plan? In this process, you will witness the true loyalties of your heart as they come into full view. Do not be like Lot’s wife as you consider what I am asking you to leave behind with feelings of loss and nostalgia. Longing for the past will prevent you from being fit for My Kingdom. As you choose to move with Me into new spaces, new realities, new revelations, and assignments, you must let go of any desire for a relationship with the past. It is essential to separate yourself from the old and embrace the transition into the new. What I have for you is ready, but you must choose to receive it with your whole heart turned to Me and both hands outstretched toward Me.

Activation:

The Lord is calling us away from dead things; things that no longer receive the wind of His Spirit. To be fruitful in our assignments, we must choose life in all aspects and willingly let go of what no longer serves Him and His Kingdom. As the Lord has instructed, it is important to engage in deep evaluation with Him, considering how the endings we face are part of His plan.

During your time with Him, consider asking the following questions:

  1. What hidden loyalties or attachments may be hindering my relationship with God?
  2. Are there any alliances or connections that no longer align with God’s purposes for my life?
  3. How can I let go of the past and embrace a future aligned with God’s will?

As you reflect on these questions with the Lord, allow honesty and vulnerability into the conversation. Take some time to journal your insights, realizations, and any emotions that come to the surface during this assessment with Him. Ask the Lord to help you move forward with Him into the new, choosing life by placing your trust in Him, the Faithful and Trustworthy God.

Abram Journeys to Egypt

Now [in Haran] the LORD had said to Abram,

“Go away from your country,
And from your relatives
And from your father’s house,
To the land which I will show you;

Genesis 12:1 (AMP)

60 But He said to him, “Allow the  [spiritually] dead to bury their own dead; but as for you, go and spread the news about the kingdom of God.”

61 Another also said, “I will follow You, Lord [as Your disciple]; but first let me say goodbye to those at my home.” 

62 But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Luke 9:60-62 (AMP)

9 “The heart is deceitful above all things
And it is [a]extremely sick;
Who can understand it fully and know its secret motives?

10 “I, the LORD, search and examine the mind,
I test the heart,
To give to each man according to his ways,
According to the results of his deeds.

Jeremiah 17:9-10 (AMP)

Footnotes

[a] Jeremiah 17:9 Lit incurable.

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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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      Thinking Out Loud – This is the Air I Breathe…..

      As I washed up the dishes, before retiring to bed, I began to listen to some gospel music. The first song played was ‘This is the Air I Breathe’ then ‘Great is Your Mercy’ then ‘My Soul Says Yes’.

      I’ve always been a lover of music, as there is a song for every occasion and mood. Songs can make you laugh, sing along with joy, dance and they can make you cry. The difference with worship music is that it conveys to our Almighty God exactly what our spirit wishes to say, or does it….? As I mentioned I’ve always loved music. As I listened tonight I thought is my soul saying ‘Yes’. Do I know what that really means to truly say ‘Yes’? Do I know what is required? Do I really want to do it ALL His way? Do I really think of God as being the ‘Air I Breathe’? What exactly is IT that is required?

      This The Air I Breathe

      To function, to maintain life, air is required. If that is cut off, ceased, life can no longer be sustained. In our walk we need to fan the flames burning within, earnestly. Seeking His face and presence at all times.

      This is the air I breathe
      This is the air I breathe
      Your holy presence
      Living in me
      This is my daily bread
      This is my daily bread
      Your very Word
      Spoken to me
      And I... I'm desparate for you
      And I... I'm lost without you
      This is the air I breathe
      Your holy presence
      Living in me
      This is my daily bread
      This is my daily bread
      Your very Word
      Spoken to me
      And I... I'm desperate for you
      And I... I'm lost without you (eh hey, yeah)
      REPEAT.

      Just as we feed our physical bodies with breakfast, lunch and dinner, we need to feed our spirits with His Word and commune with Him.

      Viewing these lyrics I wonder if I’m taking things serious enough with Yeshua HaMaschiach…am I acknowledging the Blood shed just for me. Am I hanging on to that cross and realising that when He rose again, that was just for me? He paid THE ultimate sacrifice. Is my effort enough or am I just taking His grace for granted.

      Great Is Your Mercy

      The other lyrics are as follows:

      Great is Your mercy towards me 
      Your loving kindness towards me
      Your tender mercies I see
      Day after day 
      Forever faithful towards me
      Always providing for me
      Great is your mercy towards me
      Great is your grace
      (help me sing,help me sing)
      Choir:
      Great is your mercy towards me 
      Your loving kindness towards me
      Your tender mercy I see
      Day after day

      I listened to other songs but these two are the ones that stood out to me the most. I give thanks for His grace and pray that by His grace I will live; I will thrive; I will excel and be led to the higher heights that we are ALL called to. As we listen to and sing songs and live our lives, may it all be done sincerely to YHWH. May we sing from the depths of our hearts and allow ourselves to be carried away and spoken to in that secret place. May we never be the same and each encounter leave us transformed every time.

      I want to live; spiritually and physically.

      God bless you. I remain Relentlessly Unapologetic, Unapologetically Marcia x

      Lion Bites – Global Prophetic Alliance – Do Not Relent

      The Spirit of the Lord says to you today:

      I have anointed you and appointed you for this specific epoch of time. It is a stretching time IN the world, but remember that you are not OF the world – therefore go and do not fear. I have gone before you and I am giving you the land that I have promised you, that has been set apart for you; the ‘new’ that I have been speaking to you about for months and even years. Now is the time to step into those promises! 

      Know that they are glorious, even if they do not look as you expected them to. Trust in my plans and provision, and not in your own understanding. So go forth in boldness, courage and in the Spirit of the fear of the Lord, and I will position you in the Kingdom to do great and powerful works in my name.

      But be on guard, as the enemy will try to hinder you by making you back down through discouragement, fear, opposition and challenge. Know that I,  the Lord, am on your side, and I have already placed within you everything you need to succeed. I am WITH you and I am FOR you. Step in with faith and courage. Do not retreat, do not relent! Therefore, run toward the prize that I have set before you, and I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 

      Activation:

      Pray, thank you Father for equipping me for the season ahead. I ask you to help me to go in boldness and courage, in obedience to your call as a kingdom warrior. When hard times come, give me the strength to move forward and press on toward the prize that you are. Thank you, in Jesus name, Amen.

      To stand against the enemy’s schemes, write declarations that are tailored to you using scripture.  Here are some you might want to use but also be led by Holy Spirit on what is right for you:


      – I declare that I am strong and courageous, I do not fear, for the Lord is with me wherever I go (Joshua 1:9)

      – I declare that I have been anointed and appointed for this time, therefore God will give me all that I need to move forward in my kingdom call and destiny (Isaiah 61:1)

      – I declare that God is with me, therefore who can stand against me (Romans 8:31)

      Declare and speak them out daily in faith.  As you do this, you are partnering with God’s word, and His word is a weapon of truth against the enemy (Ephesians 6:17).

      Remember that you are anointed for these times ahead and do not relent! 

      ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;
      Do not be afraid, for I am your God.
      I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you;
      I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand       [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’

      Isaiah 41:10 (AMP)

      I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

      Philippians 3:14 (AMP)

      Exaltation of the Afflicted

      The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,
      Because the LORD has anointed and commissioned me
      To bring good news to the humble and afflicted;
      He has sent me to bind up       [the wounds of] the brokenhearted,
      To proclaim release       [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives
      And freedom to prisoners,

      Isaiah 61:1 (AMP)

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