
For 10 days after the Feast of Trumpets, people seek purity through confessions. Leading up to Yom Kippur, a holy day of repentance. Wisely, we choose to fast and pray. Old memories of childhood, any resentment held, any unforgiveness, all spirits of fear, hate, anger, or habits of criticism, or empty, idle words are wiped out through prayer and fasting. Deliverance from all that has tortured souls, is freed by the blood of the Lamb, and our voiced declarations. In Jesus name, AMEN. ❤️

Begin to fast and pray as you confess all sins and ask God for His great mercy. Lev 26 “Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your land to bow down before it. I am the Lord your God. Observe My Sabbaths and have reverence for My sanctuary. I am the Lord. IF you follow My decrees and are careful to obey My commands, I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit. I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep My covenant with you. I will put My dwelling place among you, and I will not abhor you. I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be My people.”

God detailed His anger for any disobedience, then invites us to repent. But if you Barbara will confess your sins and the sins of your ancestors—all unfaithfulness and all hostility toward God, I will remember My covenant with Jacob and My covenant with Isaac and My covenant with Abraham, and I will remember the land. These are the decrees, the laws and the regulations that the Lord established at Mount Sinai between Himself and the Israelites through Moses. ❤️ Yom Kippur begins worldwide on Oct 1, and ends on Oct 2, at 5 pm.

Hebrews 10:35-36 “Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.” The rewards are eternal. Live as a happy servant of God, planted in a territory that expands past all borders. God knows the desires of our heart, and He desires that we seek Him with our whole heart. Ask Him for direction, wisdom, and provision. Expect that He is pleased as you pray about everything. Our Father is working behind the scenes and in us, for the Spirit of God is everywhere we are. Miraculously, we begin to see through His eyes as He stretches our vision of His glory. God finishes what He begins with His holy handprint all over our reality.

Our Father’s reliable mercy creates the inevitable. As He loved us first, we are humbled that His mighty hand is on us. In awe, we worship He who dwells within us. His Holy Presence makes us aware of the Deceiver, so we walk in confidence, and we are not fooled. By denying our flesh, we fast and pray, when we dont feel like it. We discipline our thoughts to operate in step with the Spirit. We are assured that our voice is heard in heaven. God continues to open doors for His children that no person can shut. Our prayers for supernatural provision are answered in ways beyond our wildest dreams. We know that on our own, we can do nothing that pleases God. Amen

As His chosen people we boldly walk in the Spirit, knowing that Heaven holds our future. We live with purpose, branded by God for His glory. With this in mind, we cast a beautiful vision. Revelation 3:8 “I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an OPEN door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.” Father God, we ask that Your hand remain upon us and we surrender all our desires into Your most capable hands. You are our ever present Helper in all things. Holy Spirit impress upon our spirit to remain patient and obedient. You move in unseen, mysterious ways. Give us eyes to recognize the Spirit at work. Create in us a pure heart that desires only that which pleases our Father. Our conversations with God are heard, and our thoughts flow out of the goodness of God’s love. Abba Father, We affirm that our ways are NOT Your ways. Forgive us, Father, for any pride, gluttony, greed, laziness, or impatience. May Your mercy and forgiveness sink deep into our spirit. Your living perfect Word teaches us all that we need. Therefore, we choose to walk in step with He who is greater than all mankind. We do NOT wait for man’s approval, but we take steps in accordance with the destiny God intends. Our belief and trust in God shapes each decision and every action. We expect greatness, NOT out of pride, but because of our best obedience to the One who spoke and created all the good that exists. AMEN

In alignment with God’s Word, we are instructed to think sharper. God’s Word warns us NOT to confuse action with progress. We choose to be still, and to sit in silence and listen, then move to follow His lead. Knowing that motion without aim is to DRIFT off course, we wisely aim to please God with precision. We rely on a steady flow of wisdom to direct each thought to walk in the way — towards a definite, intended destination. God rewards our clear, pure thinking heart, NOT our good works. As His chosen, we do NOT think like the masses. Our God is orderly, He orders the steps of those who surrender. Our own thoughts and actions become very organized as we listen with an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying. Our decisions are based on His lead. We use our voice to make clear declarations. We do NOT hope it works, we speak with confidence, as if the vision given — already were. We expect results because we speak with a voice of divine authority. We speak life giving words over the future that God has intended for us. We choose to act according to the plan He wrote before our birth. We create a legacy as we follow the divine rhythm that governs our minds. God is good 100 % of the time, so we choose to aligns our thoughts with His 100 % of the time. To think with the Mind of Christ, we are ever so careful to deny the voices and thoughts that seek to kill and destroy our vision.

Wisely, we rely on the Holy Spirit’s direction, NOT on our own effort, or our ever changing emotions. We do NOT work for recognition or the applause of man. We do NOT wait for better timing, permission, or signs. We abide in Christ, NOT in limbo. Therefore, we act upon the direction given from within. Our chief aim and our target is now declared with clarity. “We were saved by His power, to live on purpose, to bring the value of truth — to the masses.” Our purpose is voiced out loud as a direct command to our personal subconscious. This results in the prosperity of our souls, just as God spoke through Jeremiah. We guard our mind from the Liar, the ever clever Deceiver. God has commanded His angels concerning us; so, too, we command our destiny to manifest according to God’s perfect will. Our voiced CLARITY of BELIEF is the machinery that we keep well oiled in faith. We build with steady, silent effort long before others believe in our vision. We move in harmony within His greater grace. Our Father faithfully pours out more than a double portion. We have inherited the Mind of Christ, and so we engage it, and we receive our Father’s favor without limit.

We lay aside our ego in full submission to the One who keeps His promises. We rise above all opposition and draw close to the One who speaks only truth. We do not apologize for our vision as our belief in God does not require permission. Our desire is authorized by the Creator of all that is very good. The evidence of our divine assignment is heard in our consistent way of speaking truth. We are busy with our Father’s business, and we build an eternal legacy. We speak only words that align with His mission for us. By helping enough other people achieve their goals, like Solomon, we are blessed with more than we ever believed for.

We were NOT born to blend in. We were set apart to walk as God’s anointed. We are His co-workers, and our future is fabulous because it is of the divine. We walk in the Spirit as His chosen, assigned Ambassadors. The One who sent us has gone before us to remove all obstacles. We trust God and declare. “I was sent, I am qualified, I am His anointed servant.” In our journals, we have recorded many encounters with the divine. We have been His witness in conversations during each divine appointment. Our belief in God influences our physical environment daily. His banner over us is love. We are here to testify that our Shepherd leads us by the still, clear waters of His ever flowing Word. He guides, and our soul is on fire with excitement to be a chosen example of what occurs when the law, the written word, is obeyed. “All prophecies will cease; tongues will be stilled; and knowledge will pass away”, but God — our heavenly Father – NEVER changes. We were sent here by heaven to walk in power. The voice of purpose called us out of doubt and hesitation. Our actions and words reflect reverence for the One who sent us. “God is within me” is a true fact. Our identity was assigned to remain “in Him.” We are here to speak, to decide, and to rise above to view what heaven sees. The Source of all power is greater than any human talent or personality. The voice that speaks without sound, the still small voice that does not shout but commands, was heard and not dismissed. We are here to speak truth. In our glad obedience, we glorify God.

We were NOT sent to shrink back. We were sent to fulfill the purpose of God. He gave us the capacity to dream, and we gladly voice our vision. The spiritual law requires our obedience, not our comfort, denial, or rebellion. Do not argue with the voice, simply obey and expect to walk into the vision He has given. See yourself standing before God as He speaks. “Well done, My good and faithful servant.” Glory to God.

God has a dream for all of us. In this broken world, it is important to protect our dreams. A dream or a clear vision forms slowly, like a shapeless mist. It just takes one naysayer, one critical word by a skeptic to crush our very desire to dream. There are those who seek to kill and destroy our vision. Sometimes, the assasin is us. Be careful NOT to talk yourself out of the inspired imagination. Write down the dream you have and BELIEVE in WHO gave you the ability. Visualize your savings account growing. See yourself paying off debt and traveling with friends. Our destiny of abundance or lack depends on the vision we hold onto. Our Father expects us to step out in the faith — that He gifted to us. God imagined and spoke His dream into existence, which includes all of us. He created us in His image, and He blessed us with an unlimited imagination. Like Him, we can dream and orchestrate a future — as thrilling as a sunrise. God gave us faith to believe in something not yet formed. Dreaming things into existence has shaped our history. The light bulb, air travel, and the cell phone all came from ordinary folks who dared to imagine and pursue.

The Holy Spirit compels us, and He energizes our dreams so that He can accomplish what God spoke through our obedience. God has placed dreams in our hearts, and He only speaks truth. “Anything is possible for those who believe.” Dream to be free of old habits. Be the best vocalist, be a pro athlete, doctor, or a person delivered and full of goodness. Spend time with the Holy Spirit and practice your gift as He develops your skills. Be encouraged to run the race He set before you and finish well. To believe that all things are possible is to live in obedience to God. AMEN

Our Father feeds us bread from heaven daily. Do we hunger for the Word of God more than food? Does our stomach dictate our destiny, or does our daily encounter with God satisfy us? Are we as passionate about time with the Holy Spirit as we are about politics or sports? Our Giving, Praying, and Fasting reveals the truth to us. Store up Treasures

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. His Spirit is working in me and through me. He is my strength, my faithful Healer, and my Provider. He sustains me, He restores my soul, and He refines me. He teaches me to lay down and rest in Him. He anointed my head with oil and gave me wisdom. God is my delight, and the Spirit leads me into all truth. He is my Comforter and He orders my steps. He gives me words to speak as He controls my tongue. He manages my appetite as He whispers His pleasure in my preference to spend time with Him. He is faithful to watch over me all the days of my life. Jesus is my Lord, AMEN

These pearls were plucked from the audio book by Jenetzen Franklin. “Adam and Eve ate themselves out of the garden, their birthplace, their home with God. They chose to eat what was forbidden and willfully stepped out of the will of God. They stuffed themselves with the knowledge of good and evil. Suddenly, they were so full of the world that they had no room in their stomachs for God’s superior provision. Their stomachs were satisfied only temporarily, but humanity still suffers the consequences of their sin of selfish gluttony. Ezekiel spoke a word of warning. “the inequity of your sister Sodom, she and her daughter had pride, fullness of food, and abundance of idleness. She did not strengthen the hand of the poor and the needy. They were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore, I took them away as I saw fit.” Ezekiel 16:49-51

Daniel fasted for 21 days from meat and wine, and while he fasted, it took two angels to take down the demon assigned to delay God’s purpose. Daniel’s intentional sacrifice delivered him from evil. The three fold cord of GIVING, PRAYING, and FASTING takes us to a holy place, a divine space in which we can hear the clear voice of God. When we choose to fast and pray with the singular intention to draw closer to God, our Father honors our pure motivation. Fasting is crucial in the life of every believer. When we seek God with all of our body, mind and strength, He makes His way known. God has a specific assignment for each soul. “Present your body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our reasonable act of service. ” Romans 12:1 Again a record of three; GIVING our body, PRAYING our heart’s desire for a clear word, and FASTING from the knowledge of the world and all its temptations. Our reasonable act of blessing to God is to seek Him with a purified mind and body. In this way, we can hear His voice. “My sheep hear My voice.” John 10:27 Does your heart yearn to hear the voice of God? Fast and pray.











As we yield to the dynamic life and power of the Holy Spirit, we abandon the cravings of ourselves and seek His face. In this process, we are changed by His grace. Holy Spirit, I choose to partner with You today. Holy Spirit, I fully surrender my body, mind, and soul to You. I choose to put on pause everything I have learned — so that You can show me the NEW thing You are doing. Help me resist my old crucified flesh, and remember that You are Holy, and You know more than all scholars combined. Guide me today as I choose to LISTEN and obey Your WISE counsel. Amen and all Glory to God.
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Matthew 5:3-12 Sermon to savor.
♡Blessed are the poor in spirit, (feel the weight of His glory) for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
♡Blessed are those who mourn, (who feel the sorrow of their sins)
for they will be comforted.
♡Blessed are the meek, (those who rely on God, not themselves) for they will inherit the earth.
♡Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, (more than food) for they will be filled.
♡Blessed are the merciful, (forgiving, compassionate) for they will be shown mercy.
♡Blessed are the pure in heart, (those who examine their hearts and confess) for they will see God.
♡ Blessed are the peacemakers, (those who introduce Peace to a soul, that they reconcile with God) for they will be called children of God.
♡ Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, (vigilant belief) for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
♡“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
♡Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.” Interpret the Times and do NOT entertain false teachings. It will be GOOD for the obedient servant. As God’s people, we are all called to be vigilant. As a faithful and wise steward, who has been given much, much is required of us. Our responsibility is to serve others a pure example. We know the will of our Father. Do NOT be caught unawares, be found faithful. We have been entrusted with the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God. Jesus came to bring FIRE on earth. His mission through us is to purify hearts, through the conviction of the Holy Spirit. To destroy strongholds, to collapse resistance to the truth, to set the captives free. The message of His peace, is to reconcile souls back to the Father. To find peace on earth, is to find His good will towards all mankind through the baptism of sorrow and repentance. Jesus was a man of many sorrows and His message penetrates deeply to divide lies and cause souls to surrender to God’s will. That we be salt and light and fulfill our responsibility to speak the truth and disciple others. Luke 12:48
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