I promised you some input, I will begin with the Scripture the Lord gave me on Tuesday.
Ps. 27:8 When Thou saidst, 'Seek My Face', my heard said, ' Thy face will I seek.'
Seek -1245 from the Hebrew word baqash: to search out
(by any method, specifically in Worship and Prayer.) to strive after, ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for)
Face 6440 Hebrew from the word pânı̂ym: the face (as the part that turns) accept before time, because of, beseech, countenance, endure, enquire, face, favor, fear of, forefront, heaviness, honourable, mouth, of old time, Presence, was purposed, by reason, shewbread, sight, state, street, throughout, upside down.
Can't live with out You Lord! Will search you out by all methods but especially prayer and worship.
Next He gave scripture that focuses on His Goodness:
1Ch 16:8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
1Ch 16:9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
1Ch 16:10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
1Ch 16:11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
1Ch 16:12 Remember his marvelous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
1Ch 16:13 O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
1Ch 16:14 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
1Ch 16:15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
1Ch 16:16 Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;
1Ch 16:17 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
1Ch 16:18 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;
1Ch 16:19 When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.
1Ch 16:20 And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
1Ch 16:21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
1Ch 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
1Ch 16:23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation.
1Ch 16:24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvelous works among all nations.
1Ch 16:25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
1Ch 16:26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
1Ch 16:27 Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
1Ch 16:28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
1Ch 16:29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
1Ch 16:30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
1Ch 16:31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.
1Ch 16:32 Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
1Ch 16:33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.
1Ch 16:34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever.
1Ch 16:35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
1Ch 16:36 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel forever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.
When we have relationship, then this next thing becomes a natural progression:
2Ch 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (Same 2 words as found in Ps. 27 for seek and face.)
I love this scripture in the Jerusalem Bible:
Psalm 46:10 Jerusalem Bible: Pause a while and know that I Am God, exalted among the nations, exalted over the earth.
I will leave you with these to ponder and then I'll come back
and fill you in... Shalom!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Follow up to The Day to Fast and Pray
Hello Dear Ones,
I received texts and emails that many of you were answering
that call to fast to pray. God Bless You.
Oh how it warmed my heart that the Family was rallying!
Today I read some of my emails (yes I fasted my computer all day yesterday!) and had some responses to the post, and the day yesterday- a couple of interesting posts that were written by others who don't know me and had not read my post. So am posting those here for you to read.
If you have any feedback, or things you would like to share about your day of fasting and prayer- please email me or post a comment!
"Thank you for posting this, Nancy. I am definitely taking it seriously! Heavy.... yes. Here's a piece I received this morning from Lloyd Phillips, via email. I will tac it on as they both relate to the U.S." - Vicki
"In recent weeks I have been carrying an intercessory burden that will come and go. It’s unlike anything I have felt since the spring of 2001. But I needed more specific definition about the burden I was carrying. As I was out early in the morning praying I asked the Lord for more clarity. As I sat on a log and prayed I heard clearly the words “don’t allow the enemy to sneak up behind you, look into the mirror to see what’s coming.” I actually felt like looking over my shoulder to see if someone were coming up behind me. But in my mind I could see a picture of looking over my shoulder to see anything coming up behind me.
When I got home I told my wife what the Lord had spoken to me and asked her for her impression on what it might mean. She said when I told her what was said she immediately thought of the rear view mirror on her car that says “the objects in the mirror are closer than you think.” We thought that whatever is attempting to “sneak up on us” is closer than it seems.
Interpretation is a very critical part of a revelation and worth spending time, prayer, and council over. I mentioned the word I’d received to a prophetic pastor friend of mine over the phone, and as I did I had a picture of the Greek hero Perseus whom, you will recall, defeated Medusa. Medusa could turn anyone into stone who looked upon her. But by using his polished shield as a mirror he was able to look around objects to “see what was coming” and by seeing Medusa's reflection in his “mirror”, he was able to safely behead her. He even used that head as a weapon in the future. I had not thought of this story for a possible interpretation before that moment. As soon as I shared it with my friend, he exclaimed that instantly, when I mentioned looking in the mirror to see what was coming, he thought that what is behind us is our history, and the history of our government is Greece, the birthplace of the first republic and inspiration for our republic. When I then brought up an example from Greek mythology he couldn’t keep it to himself.
He thought their history is our history but they have left the balanced blessing of a republic and are suffering grave consequences for doing so. We likewise have left the balanced government of a republic, although much more recently, and are beginning to feel the consequences of doing so. Could it be that what we have been watching in Greece is just around the corner for us, and closer than we think?
I have more to say on this in my next message.
Hos 5:8 "Blow the ram's horn in Gibeah, The trumpet in Ramah!
Cry aloud at Beth Aven, 'Look behind you, O Benjamin!"
Lloyd
“Equipping the Saints for a World of Harvest”
Lloyd C. Phillips, Director
The Fellow Laborers' International Network (FLInt Net)
P.O. Box 113 Missoula, MT 59806
Phone (406) 251- 5730
impact@flintnet.org
http://www.flintnet.org
http://www.lloydphillips.org
Please feel free to pass this on to your friends.
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by Marsha Burns -- June 2, 2010:
Have you noticed that something has changed in your spiritual atmosphere? Yet, because you have not identified this change, it just seems strange. I have released the power of grace over My people. Evaluate how it affects your soul and your environment and remember it, for surely the enemy is preparing to attack again. And, when he does you will notice the change and be prepared to fight against him. Be aware and be sensitive to these spiritual shifts, go with the flow, and act accordingly, says the Lord.
Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
Dear Nancy,
Here is what I saw in the spirit as I prayed yesterday.
1. Church members pointing fingers at each other used by the accuser of the brethren. The fingers eventually were turned by the finger of God to themselves for repentance.
2. Harvest field of hungry, abused people and the Body of Christ reaching out, led by children and youth, saying, “How can I help you?”. “What do you need?’” The need would be met –body, soul and spirit, many times by signs and wonders. ‘the glory of God was in back of them and no harm could come near them. (Is.58:6-8)
3. Saw the church say to the Lord, (bowing down), “How may I serve you?” Followed by another vision of the Bride saying “What can I do for You today, Honey?”
4. (Is.58:11-12) I saw a garden of flowers flourishing because of the giving manifested. I saw beautiful houses representing the church was to re-build—to build anew—(better than before). Is.58:12 All new, beautiful houses being built whose foundation was Jesus Christ. Many people were placed in new houses, e.g. Haiti—better houses than they ever had. Spiritually, these families are houses of the Lord, turning to Jesus as their source of life for everything.
5. Kept hearing “”I want a broken and contrite heart.” And “Choose this day whom you will serve—God or Mammon.” I then heard the song, “I have decided to follow Jesus.”
Karen
~~~~~~~~~
I'll post some of what I personally received tomorrow.
Nancy
I received texts and emails that many of you were answering
that call to fast to pray. God Bless You.
Oh how it warmed my heart that the Family was rallying!
Today I read some of my emails (yes I fasted my computer all day yesterday!) and had some responses to the post, and the day yesterday- a couple of interesting posts that were written by others who don't know me and had not read my post. So am posting those here for you to read.
If you have any feedback, or things you would like to share about your day of fasting and prayer- please email me or post a comment!
"Thank you for posting this, Nancy. I am definitely taking it seriously! Heavy.... yes. Here's a piece I received this morning from Lloyd Phillips, via email. I will tac it on as they both relate to the U.S." - Vicki
"In recent weeks I have been carrying an intercessory burden that will come and go. It’s unlike anything I have felt since the spring of 2001. But I needed more specific definition about the burden I was carrying. As I was out early in the morning praying I asked the Lord for more clarity. As I sat on a log and prayed I heard clearly the words “don’t allow the enemy to sneak up behind you, look into the mirror to see what’s coming.” I actually felt like looking over my shoulder to see if someone were coming up behind me. But in my mind I could see a picture of looking over my shoulder to see anything coming up behind me.
When I got home I told my wife what the Lord had spoken to me and asked her for her impression on what it might mean. She said when I told her what was said she immediately thought of the rear view mirror on her car that says “the objects in the mirror are closer than you think.” We thought that whatever is attempting to “sneak up on us” is closer than it seems.
Interpretation is a very critical part of a revelation and worth spending time, prayer, and council over. I mentioned the word I’d received to a prophetic pastor friend of mine over the phone, and as I did I had a picture of the Greek hero Perseus whom, you will recall, defeated Medusa. Medusa could turn anyone into stone who looked upon her. But by using his polished shield as a mirror he was able to look around objects to “see what was coming” and by seeing Medusa's reflection in his “mirror”, he was able to safely behead her. He even used that head as a weapon in the future. I had not thought of this story for a possible interpretation before that moment. As soon as I shared it with my friend, he exclaimed that instantly, when I mentioned looking in the mirror to see what was coming, he thought that what is behind us is our history, and the history of our government is Greece, the birthplace of the first republic and inspiration for our republic. When I then brought up an example from Greek mythology he couldn’t keep it to himself.
He thought their history is our history but they have left the balanced blessing of a republic and are suffering grave consequences for doing so. We likewise have left the balanced government of a republic, although much more recently, and are beginning to feel the consequences of doing so. Could it be that what we have been watching in Greece is just around the corner for us, and closer than we think?
I have more to say on this in my next message.
Hos 5:8 "Blow the ram's horn in Gibeah, The trumpet in Ramah!
Cry aloud at Beth Aven, 'Look behind you, O Benjamin!"
Lloyd
“Equipping the Saints for a World of Harvest”
Lloyd C. Phillips, Director
The Fellow Laborers' International Network (FLInt Net)
P.O. Box 113 Missoula, MT 59806
Phone (406) 251- 5730
impact@flintnet.org
http://www.flintnet.org
http://www.lloydphillips.org
Please feel free to pass this on to your friends.
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by Marsha Burns -- June 2, 2010:
Have you noticed that something has changed in your spiritual atmosphere? Yet, because you have not identified this change, it just seems strange. I have released the power of grace over My people. Evaluate how it affects your soul and your environment and remember it, for surely the enemy is preparing to attack again. And, when he does you will notice the change and be prepared to fight against him. Be aware and be sensitive to these spiritual shifts, go with the flow, and act accordingly, says the Lord.
Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.
Dear Nancy,
Here is what I saw in the spirit as I prayed yesterday.
1. Church members pointing fingers at each other used by the accuser of the brethren. The fingers eventually were turned by the finger of God to themselves for repentance.
2. Harvest field of hungry, abused people and the Body of Christ reaching out, led by children and youth, saying, “How can I help you?”. “What do you need?’” The need would be met –body, soul and spirit, many times by signs and wonders. ‘the glory of God was in back of them and no harm could come near them. (Is.58:6-8)
3. Saw the church say to the Lord, (bowing down), “How may I serve you?” Followed by another vision of the Bride saying “What can I do for You today, Honey?”
4. (Is.58:11-12) I saw a garden of flowers flourishing because of the giving manifested. I saw beautiful houses representing the church was to re-build—to build anew—(better than before). Is.58:12 All new, beautiful houses being built whose foundation was Jesus Christ. Many people were placed in new houses, e.g. Haiti—better houses than they ever had. Spiritually, these families are houses of the Lord, turning to Jesus as their source of life for everything.
5. Kept hearing “”I want a broken and contrite heart.” And “Choose this day whom you will serve—God or Mammon.” I then heard the song, “I have decided to follow Jesus.”
Karen
~~~~~~~~~
I'll post some of what I personally received tomorrow.
Nancy
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