God

The True Pandemic

by Lori Anne Hale March 14, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The bottom line to any situation is My good and perfect will.

So then, who has sought Me to hear My position on where to stand and what to do with this current issue now prevalent in the world? Many assume they know My mind just from reading the Scriptures, but often there are specific directions germane to each situation. And though I give guidance with certain passages and verses, to fight effectively often requires more detailed instructions. Then, when mankind encounters a problem without a clear answer, where he seems stuck in a ditch without a rope or any hope of rescue, it’s My uncanny ways that should be sought first and then considered the final word of resolution.

Yet, even many from My church seem to have run ahead without asking Me where to stand in this current global crisis, breeding confusion amongst My own: those who should be presenting a unified front because each one carries divine insight and wisdom imparted by Me. And though, in the natural, it appears as if the culprit causing such alarm is a virus, in reality, it is in the spiritual realm where the true pandemic is found. For the ‘spirit of fear’ has breathed his toxic breath into the global atmosphere, and now many are found caught with his contagion, experiencing the agitating symptoms his presence produces.

And so, while many are focused on finding an antidote to rid the global population of the physical virus, who can offer the real cure which is peace of mind and a settled heart? For while it is true, in this life there will be many troubles, with some struggles enveloping the world as a whole, even this kind of threat, however, should not rattle those who are known by Me and bear the markings of My Son because, for them, it is only the natural body that is perishing. Therefore, when facing plagues or famine, My own can sit internally undisturbed because their confidence is placed in the One who has overcome the world. So, if My children will remember who holds the final authority when it comes to the overall plan for mankind, then it doesn’t matter whether the doors to My Houses of Worship are opened or closed. And because the enemy is looking to bring further division among believers, this matter should not become a point of contention within My flock. This is why all of My children should be found standing together on the battle line of warfare so that this global contamination brought in by ‘fear’ is stopped.

Therefore, the main focus of their prayers should not solely be on the virus itself but aimed at the one who seeks to capture a man’s soul and lead him into eternal damnation. Then, during these days where fear is running rampant, My own should be found speaking out My virtues to those around them. And though their prayers ought to be filled with the sounds of combat, when they encounter friends and strangers alike who are overtaken by worry, let the light of My love be reinforced through their kind interaction so that many more may come to believe.

But because this world has been inundated with information that supports every opinion, offering facts and numbers isn’t going to calm the nerves of anyone who has listened to the ‘spirit of fear’. This is why My own must raise their sights above the surface level of every situation by seeking My perspective to gain deeper insight and revelation on how to see true breakthrough come for those now bound by this dark foe. Then, to be about My business means speaking the Truth in love, and not schooling others about where their opinions are wrong because My agenda is always centered on the reconciliation of man.

So, let the optimism of the redeemed abound, where even the threat of a deadly virus cannot shake their internal confidence because it is firmly rooted in their Heavenly Father: the One who never changes, and who has set them in the bosom of His affections. And while I have given man the ability to learn so that society can progress, he should not rely only on his own sensibilities when it comes to curbing this virus, for quite often he is found overreacting to his circumstances. However, though I see nothing wrong with taking some preventative measures to stay healthy, My children ought to be mindful and avoid joining the frenzied emotions escalating right now in the global population, for it would be very easy to be engulfed in this hysterical response.

And while disinfectants and hand washing are used as guards to keep this virus at bay, My own should set up an internal guard of Truth around their hearts to prevent fear from infecting their thoughts with his lies about the future, for the perfect mix of peace and being at rest in Me is the remedy for his attacks. Therefore, since a relationship with Me is established in trust, every circumstance My children encounter should be viewed from this vantage point. So then, even when troubling news arises, their inner resolve isn’t shaken because instead of embracing the negative message offered by those with catastrophic predictions, they continue to hold fast to the One who has already saved them.

So, while your natural human inclination tells you to worry, and wants to ring the alarm bell of panic, to My own, I say, “There is no need to embrace the fear of tomorrow”, for even now your life is still safely nestled in My mighty hand. So then, what exists in this world that can separate you from this position? And, even if you were affected by illness, am I not powerful enough to heal you? For if it’s My plan that your life continues, what force has the strength to stop Me? For as long as our relationship is centered on My will, and your steps are aligned with the future I have set, then not even a deadly virus can defeat one found in this position

Therefore, instead of allowing the voice of fear to dictate your thoughts and emotions, let’s meet him on the field of battle, where the constructive efforts of prayer are employed so that an actual shift in the world’s atmosphere is accomplished. Then, along with practicing good hygiene to cleanse your natural environment of this virus, every time you wash your hands or disinfect your physical space, remember to enlist in the greater war against the fear that is attacking this world. By joining your own voice in warfare with fellow believers, these words of faith will drive this evil spirit out of every area and region on the earth.

When the unified sound of My children’s voices is lifted, declaring My authority, the power that this harmonious utterance carries is mightier than any antidote discovered by man. This, then, is the real cure for stopping this virus and eradicating fear’s global influence over humanity. And since the true origins of this ailment stem from evil and darkness, the actual source of this illness (as with most diseases that is common to man) was introduced at the fall of Mankind. Though this evil has manifested in the physical world as a virus, its roots are found in the spiritual realm, and so, therefore, the place to apply force is at the very center of its core, which is where fear resides.

So let the robust sounds of battle be heard coming out of My Church, as they stand together on My name and in My authority to stop the enemy’s plan of destruction from going any further. And, therein, during these days of uncertainty, draw the line now in the ground of faith, letting this firm border be established so that the ‘spirit of fear’, which has been driving the hearts of so many, will dissipate and mankind will simply move back into the normal flow of life again, and this virus will disappear as if it had never existed.

So then, dear children, gather into formation on the front lines with prayer and unite your voices as one, for the campaign must be waged with a concerted effort by My Church as a whole.

Then, “Line up!”, I say again, “Line up! It is indeed time to fight, for the battle is at hand!”

“Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:19

(Received: 3/13/2020)

March 14, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Which Way Do I Go?

by Lori Anne Hale March 11, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

Man likes to postulate about his life, with many speculations occupying his thoughts as he tries to decipher the best direction he should take to arrive with a pleasing future. So he imagines multiple roadmaps in his mind, then examines the layout of each conceived course and assumes he can somehow deduce what will happen should he choose a single one of these visualized routes. But when a person relies on his own inclinations, many restless hours are spent going back and forth over his presumptions by retracing each possible plan as he tries to predict how each scenario could likely end; believing he has a pretty good idea of what to expect should he journey down any of these paths.

Yet, in his heart, there exists some misgivings, since he can never really be certain if he is making the right decision. So instead of feeling internal confidence about his selection, an indecisiveness arises as he begins to waffle between all of his choices, unsure if he made the correct call since he has not received a definitive answer to his question. For who can say with all certainty that the life they have chosen was the one I intended for them? This is why a conflicted behavior is often seen in those who have not put their trust in Me; yet even some who hold the mark of redemption still struggle with this issue. Because man is born with an independent nature (of relying upon himself for reassurance), turning over the reins of his life to someone else can be a bit of a challenge, even if that someone is his Heavenly Father, the One who established the whole universe and set into motion all of Creation. But for many, My credentials and resume aren’t enough to garner their confidence, and so, they only seek Me on the really “big” matters: those situations that appear to be hopeless, or, when they are in desperate need of an answer.

Then there are some who are impatient, that unless I answer quickly, these anxious children believe this to be a “sign” that I want them to figure things out on their own. And so, they will turn to “assumption”, using their own logic to determine for themselves which answer makes better sense. But because they have not put much stock in My abilities, those found in both of these camps will be continually plagued with doubt, for a mind at rest can only be found in those who have surrendered to Me.

Even though many have started out on a journey with Me, some still create their own detours by diverting from My path, where they head back over onto the alternative road of “self-reliance”, and then resume command of their life thinking they can determine what will work best for them. Unfortunately, this constant re-routing never winds up really going anywhere, for what these miss by taking the road of self-sufficiency are the amazing junctures that I designed to deepen our relationship. For there are always points along My path that are breathtaking and lovely to behold because I created scenic areas filled with fresh encounters of My presence: those moments where I connect with My children in whole new ways.

Yet, because what I am doing is not always visibly seen, it takes some discernment to be clearly understood. And so, many of My own will falter and take the sunnier road, the one where the fog of uncertainty appears to have lifted. For in their estimation, this road seems to be the obvious choice. But, it is always the “unforeseen” that trips these children up: those circumstances they didn’t factor into their decision which cause their plans to unravel, leaving them feeling lost because they missed the warning signs I set along the way which pointed out the faults and flaws that this particular road carried. But so often, My children will ignore these beacons, and again continue to trust in themselves, even though there are alarms sounding inside their being that danger lies around the bend. However, since these children have invested too much time and effort wandering down this path, stopping, to them, doesn’t feel prudent, and for convenience’ sake, they maintain the same course for their life.

It is only when catastrophe appears to be unavoidable that these children then turn to Me for help, wanting Me to fix all of their mishaps. Yet, because My love exceeds even the gravest choices, I will never abandon anyone because of their poor decisions. Although there are likely to be unpleasant consequences that arrive due to these mistakes, none exist that are too overwhelming for Me to handle. But these acts of “self-reliance” do tend to bring about delays in My children’s developmental progress, and so there are times when our journey is slowed. However, once these bumps have been smoothed out by My hand, then the rate of our travel is able to regain the speed I had originally set (though there will be moments when some acceleration is warranted to get these children back up to the right speed). Shifting gears over into a faster pace is an easy thing when a heart stays with Me.

Because the one found in step with Me only knows rest, there is no reason to strive or wander, nor search for answers alone. Therefore, My children should not engage in this chase: of trying to catch their future before it gets away, or give in to the thought that they must make their own destiny happen by taking some action, or initiate steps they believe line up with the fulfillment of My promises to them. Many of My children have yet to gain this understanding: that the path I have set for our journey may include some unique stretches which, on the surface, don’t seem to lead to our set destination: those which I have described with prophetic words and visions of their future.

So then, it’s not surprising when the enemy uses incriminating words against some of My own, stating they are going to miss an important turn if they don’t act quickly, that because they listen to him, anxiety is given the chance to breed in those who are meant to dwell in peace. Instead of waiting for My prompting, these children engage in the practice of speculation: of running possible scenarios through their mind hoping to figure out which choice they should make. Then, because these children have gone out searching for direction by themselves, an intersection of their own making is set up that includes many choices, yet they still cannot determine which one is a sure thing because they did not wait on Me to lead them.

So this now causes them to use outward factors as the determiners to help them narrow down their options. But even if they manage to eliminate a few of these alternatives, what they are left with still won’t offer clear direction. For even if there were only two possibilities left on their list, how can they know for sure which is the right one? Unless they have heard from Me, how can they give a definitive answer to either? And because desperation now drives them, many sleepless nights are spent pondering each choice, drawing internal roadmaps in their mind hoping to calculate which one of these paths will lead to the destination I promised.

Unfortunately, these children are just spinning their wheels. For, instead of spending time with Me, then giving Me the room to answer, these children will often run to others for advice, hoping to find someone who will know the right things to say, or, have a directive about what they’re supposed to do. And though, at times, I will speak through others to give direction, there are moments when I hold back a response because I want My children to turn to Me and dwell in My presence.

So though it is good to seek Godly counsel from others to gain clarity, the first place My children should run is straight to the arms of their Father. And until I give some guidance, they should never charge out ahead. For when My children make a habit of partnering with impatience, it only takes them further off My path. Therefore, these children who are in a hurry must stop and wait where they are, then allow Me to guide them back into alignment with My good and perfect will, and then everything I have spoken over them will come to pass just as I have said.

Then, My children, “Stop partnering with impatience and anxiety, for I will cause My promises to appear when I am ready and not before.”

“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps” Proverbs 16:9

(Received: 8/8/2019)

March 11, 2020 0 comment

Insight

The Language I Speak

by Lori Anne Hale March 6, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The language I speak is situated outside of man’s realm and is not the dialect of any one race of human beings. When I speak, though the words can be understood in your native tongue, I communicate on a universal plane, giving Me the ability to converse with any and all of My children; so that no matter where they are from, each one can connect with Me on an intimate level, thus building a strong relationship between us.

When I spoke into existence all that would be, I chose each language and dialect that is common to man. I shaped the sound and meaning of every word into its proper form. Then, in man, I placed the functionality to use his throat and mouth to converse: to speak out the thoughts and ideas in his mind.

Because I created man to bear My likeness, he is capable of turning many of his concepts into reality by using the skill of articulation: of selecting the right words to describe what he is thinking, thus advancing the parameters of civilization. Though often he arrives with the wrong conclusions or comes up with the wrong summations, the fact that a single person can ponder a concept within himself and then explain his reasoning to another person should lead him to the belief that there is actually a “higher” power, causing him to regard My existence as true.

If only man would take a moment to reflect on this simple action, one which most take for granted.

Since this behavior is learned at such a young age, man becomes accustomed to living with his freedom of expression: of saying exactly what he is thinking without hesitation (that is until he has learned the discretion of mature politeness). However, because using words has been a part of man’s life for so long, most don’t look beyond this gift for the deeper clues, those that reveal the evidence of the Heavenly Father: the one who molded and shaped each part of their being as the perfect reflection of Himself.

But alas, like most parts of a man’s life, those things I established to draw his focus onto eternal matters are missed: with many of the signs I placed around this world going unnoticed; those I intentionally set in the hopes that each and every man would recognize there is One who is greater: the One that made all that is known. For unto each life I strategically placed points of interest; moments of divine encounter meant to lead a person’s thoughts a little higher onto the creative structure of life and shift his focus off of the shallow level of his domain.

So within everything that exists in the universe lies the answer and contains the sure sign bearing the mark of My involvement, just like a masterpiece bears the signature of its Artist: one that holds the recognizable traits which speak to its Author. Yet, even if the Master’s name does not appear in the corner, the strokes of His hand are telling enough to reveal the Truth about who created the body of work: the beautiful showpiece that was designed to grab the attention of another and pull at the thoughts of the passerby. For the very composition of His work is meant to evoke a response from each admirer and lead them to the right conclusion, with the correct understanding of the Message illustrated on His lovely canvas.

So it is with Me, in all deliberateness, I fashioned each piece of man’s existence to contain the evidence he would need to deduce the Truth, and accept the reality of who I am by showcasing My involvement through My plan as the Architect of all that is, was, and shall be. For the construction of everything known to man was determined by Me and was set into motion through My powerful hand. Therefore, even the mere fact that man continues to breathe and his body flows with a certain rhythm (as his heart and lungs cooperate to keep him alive), expresses the fundamental Truth of a Creator. For one cannot function without the other, with a person needing both to survive. So then who’s to say which was formed first, heart or lungs? Who can, with complete accuracy and total confidence, reply to this question using man’s analysis to form his answer to such a question?

Therefore, the only true answer would have to be that every part of a human being took shape all at once, without a lapse of time within his development process; the creation of an internal network: one that depends on the inner workings of itself for survival, having very few parts that are expendable.

So then each time you breathe, think, or speak, let your heart be reminded of the One who formed you, who carefully put together each intricate part of your being, with the sole purpose of you and I, at some point, making a connection: the moment where you decide to accept My offer of friendship. For a relationship between Me and each living person is the whole reason behind man’s existence, and nothing more. Though he’d like to think it’s about making himself significant, the real truth about why each person is born comes with this simple explanation: because I desired companionship and wanted a people I could call My own: those who would become a part of My very large family, encompassing the whole of humanity.

Oh, if only each one alive would choose Me, and would long to discover who I am. How much more satisfying their life could be lived if they would turn their hearts My direction and receive the love I am offering, freely given without exception, and holding only this stipulation, which is accepting My Son as Savior. For My love will never cease or be removed because it never changes regardless of what a person may say or do. Once accepted, it is never withdrawn. (As if applied to you with glue, the adhesion of My love will remain steadfast and true, holding the power to envelop your whole being, even through the end of your days.)

Yet, because I did not want a one-sided relationship, I created man with the ability to converse, to share every feeling he holds in his heart, and speak of his hopes and share his passions, and even express his frustration in those moments of conflict and pressure. For I am a Father who understands human failings. I don’t become upset, nor do I take offense when harsh words are uttered My direction. Even in man’s weakest moments, when he is at the end of his rope and the most vulnerable, I want to hear what his heart carries, because honest dialogue is what I am after. (Besides, I already know each person’s thoughts, so why bother trying to hide your true feelings?) Yet, even when someone lashes out at Me and shakes his fist in defiance, I don’t become incensed by this kind of angry outburst. My love remains constant because it is immovable, regardless of what a person might say. I don’t go back and forth with My affections. These are given without any reservations. For the standard of My love has remained constant and changeless throughout the ages and will continue to exist in this pure form for all of eternity.

So then, no one should ever be afraid to face Me because, though most expect to receive a firm rebuke, what these will find is the kind heart of a Father who is forever patient, even with their mistakes. I do not hold an ounce of cruelty within My being and, therefore, am never provoked to form a reaction because of anything man has done. For the sacrifice of My Son became the solution for appeasement that ended the separation between Myself and man.

So all who are accepted into My fold (and I am delighted by each and every one), I created to have a personal relationship with Me, their Father, designed to be My sons and daughters: those who I could teach the language of My Kingdom, and converse in Heaven’s native tongue.

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20

(Received: 5/16/2020)

March 6, 2020 0 comment

Empowerment

Exalt My Name

by Lori Anne Hale February 5, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

To exalt My name is to lift it above all others by proclaiming My distinguished rank as Author: as the One who began all that is. So then, to say the glory belongs to another is to lower My position of Creator and Maker, for many give this credit to a man-made deity, as one who watches over nature and the planet. This means that they’ve been drawn into a distorted form of worship, where their mantra is “save the planet” because creation itself is thought to be an organic being that is about to be destroyed.

As a result, man has simply formed another pagan religion where the earth itself is given the place of honor. This is why some, as their mission, have resorted to more aggressive behavior since they think it’s their responsibility to rescue the earth from the evil clutches of mankind. So, the trees, plants, forests, air, and the waters, and every creature that crawls upon the earth’s surface, are built up as altars they worship, thus making each natural habitat a sacred shrine where anything living within these sanctuaries is to be treated with the utmost respect. This has caused a disconnect and separation from My original intention, which was that My name alone is to be revered (even though man was given dominion over all that creeps and crawls on this planet).

Yet, because some have misplaced their priorities, a restrictive push has been generated to keep mankind from overpopulating the planet, so that what is thought to be the earliest hierarchy of the earth can re-establish itself. For these believe the interference of human beings knocked the earth out of its natural cycles causing a major shift to be felt in the atmosphere, bringing with it catastrophic changes which, if preventative steps are not quickly taken, will most certainly end this world.

Since those who worship at this environmental altar have misguided views, it’s not surprising then, to see these bent on preserving nature above all else, and reversing the perceived ill-effects done by the carelessness of man. For though I gave human beings the task of caretakers over the planet, this was a commission and nothing more, which means it’s man’s responsibility to look after all that is living, but not in the sense of “you can look but not touch”. So then, to say that mankind should not be allowed to “hunt and gather” comes from humanistic logic and not the sensibilities of My Kingdom, because I wanted man’s life to be sustained through the plentiful harvest found on this planet.

However, I do not look down upon any who believe in a healthier alternative of living off of only vegetation and produce. I am also not offended by those who choose to partake of a more protein-based lifestyle, as both have been given to man to keep him alive. So, neither should be frowned upon nor should either form of nourishment be discouraged. Then to say someone is a murderer because they have chosen to exercise this freedom of dominion by consuming what I have supplied is utter nonsense. Although I am not for wasteful slaughter, all that was once thought of as improper to ingest is now included in the banquet table I have set. Therefore, it is nothing but bias to look down on another people group or tribe because they are using the resources I provided to sustain their lives, since the earth and its splendor were not just meant to be admired, but were given as a gift to mankind as the source for his well-being and livelihood.

Then, to elevate what was created above the Creator would be like placing a masterpiece in a higher position of regard than the artist. Although to esteem the handiwork of a person is to be expected, it is foolish to take what was designed and see it as something to be worshiped. Yet, the cry from some in this nation has turned into a demand that unhealthy respect be shown to the earth, where legislation has now been drafted and passed into law putting its citizens at a disadvantage. Since those who reside far away in the nation’s capital decided that the needs of the planet out-weighed the rights of their own people, some of its residents have been unable to freely utilize their own property because of more “environmentally-friendly” regulations. For the imminent hand of the government pressed in and took over, making what it wanted the priority so that if even a small plant or insect is thought to be troubled by the landowner, some in this governing body feel they have the authority to exercise restrictive measures which give dominion back to nature.

Yet, when it serves their own interests, these government officials don’t give any thought as to whether or not their own behavior harms the environment, for very few in this country who are proponents of “clean living” actually practice what they preach. Consider how many of these still drive cars or ride in planes, then again how many use devices that are powered by electricity. Aren’t all of these forms of innovation and technology developed to use the same source of energy?

So then, to talk or debate the subject of saving endangered species (or the planet) is about as far as most of these will go in their efforts, even though in their hearts “creation” is still what they worship. But this is nothing new to Me as over the ages I have seen mankind bow before the false gods of nature: those whose graven images were placed on display so that the multitudes of men could lay their offerings on these shrines of sacrifice. And so, since many believe the same way today (that the earth is living and breathing), and because mankind has misused his power, the planet is now angry enough to strike back through climate change or other forms of environmental retaliation. Then, the right thing to do is pay homage to creation by forcing each human being to live with a smaller footprint or resource usage which, hopefully, will turn the tide of doom that has been forecast for the whole world.

In order to keep the earth from freezing over or drying up into a virtual wasteland, those governing this nation have made the plea that the ordinary citizen must be willing to give up some comfort; although they themselves will still be allowed to maintain a more opulent lifestyle because, after all, a smaller percentage of the populace using an excess of resources won’t cause any real damage.

But what happens if their predictions are wrong, and by their estimations, nothing changes? Will these then demand more hardship be placed on the people of this nation? And if man cannot correctly discern what tomorrow will hold, how can he be trusted to know further into the future, as even foretelling how the current day will end is just speculation when the “unforeseen” is bound to happen?

So then, if this is true, who can say with perfect accuracy the events of the future? If man cannot say for certain if next week it will rain, then how can he be thought of as a reliable source in the forecasting of the world’s destiny?

To have a secure future has nothing to do with the planet’s condition or the “so-called” heavy influence of pollution on the environment, since without any warning, major catastrophes have been recorded throughout history. So then to say a cleaner ecosystem will guarantee mankind’s longevity is patently false since each person was only given a limited number of days to walk the earth, and to increase that number sits outside of his will, for I am the One who bestows this allotment of time for a person to dwell in this world. Upon what foundation do those who pontificate and prognosticate about a global disaster being mankind’s end base their opinions? For those who see themselves as the most knowledgeable, still have limited understanding, giving their arguments and assumptions very little weight. Then, how can they possibly know what the planet’s future will hold?

So to those who have listened to these predictions and believed the warnings given, know this: that the ones who are promoting such troubling conclusions have an unhealthy attitude towards their fellow man, and what they are really after is to penalize and punish the overall populace for so-called crimes against the environment. For in their judgment, mankind is to blame for every natural disaster that happens on the earth. Although there are times when man has caused major destruction to certain areas or regions, he does not have enough strength or power to affect the whole world and bring total annihilation of the human race. For it is My hand alone that keeps the world spinning, and My perfect will that decides when life on earth ceases to be.

Therefore, it would seem a futile effort to give honor or high praise to any other than Me. For, to think the power of reasoning flows from underneath the earth’s surface has no merit because there is nothing alive at its core. So, the idea of “Mother Nature” is just another myth fabricated by the enemy to divert man’s attention off of Me, as I am the One who watches over the world and all its inhabitants. Then, to My name alone should the glory be given, and My true virtues extolled above all of creation.

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:26-28

(Received: 1/12/2020)

February 5, 2020 0 comment

Encouragement

First Fruits

by Lori Anne Hale January 25, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

It is the intention of the heart that draws Me; that pulls Me towards your vicinity. Since I can see what is inside each human being, when one of My own makes the attempt to rise in the morning in search of Me, I am happy to meet with him here, no matter the hour. Though “the earlier the better” is a good motto, I am not rigid in the sense that if you aren’t punctual and don’t arrive at a precise time, that I will turn My back on you. No, I am delighted by your motivation, that you are deliberately showing up to give the first part of your day to Me.

Many equate the “First Fruits Offering” with finances, and so it has become a custom to give off the top of your increase. While I do agree with this habit, there is more to this sacrifice, for it’s in the spiritual plane to which I’m referring, the ‘new’ that fulfills the ‘old’. When My Son satisfied each Old Testament requirement, He became the living embodiment of the Law and revealed the underlying meaning of each offering and festival that I established long ago when My people still existed under the Old Covenant.

So then, always look to My Son for the deeper significance in these divine traditions, and not just at the surface, like with the “First Fruits Offering”, where once grain was offered as the commodity given instead of money: when what man produced in the field was brought forward, but which now, in these modern days, has been exchanged to come out of an individual’s cash flow. Yet the real implication of this sacrifice goes deeper than financial sacrifice, for it’s a surrendered life that I’m after, where even the initial part of your day is given to Me.

“First” is the position I desire to hold in your heart (above all the rest) so that when you arise, the first place you turn is to Me. When your very first thoughts are about entering My presence, before switching on the TV or looking at social media, because you long to hear what I have to say, or discover which topic I might want to discuss, and then listen to My counsel as I show you how to pray for a concern you’ve been holding.

So if “first” is truly the place of prominence I hold in the hearts of My children, then running after Me should be their priority instead of chasing after the world. For when one of My own has yielded to My will first, this act of submission depicts the truest form of the “First Fruits Offering”, just like when My Son gave up His own will for Mine, then laid down His life because I required it.

Now, the Truth of this offering has come to light so that, if they’re looking, My children can plainly see that their whole life is meant to be given to Me “first”, not just as a token gesture, on occasion, when they remember to give Me a little attention, but as those who’d live with Christ as their example by putting Me first in all their ways, allowing Me to lead them through each of their days.

Although I’d like the hour we meet to actually be in the early morning, I know at times that because of your human frailty, fatigue will overtake you, making it difficult for you to arise. And yet, since I have seen into your heart and know the position I hold within you, I’m not concerned if on some days we don’t get started until a little later. Therefore, don’t let the enemy fool you into believing anything else, or that somehow you have missed out. This is not true, because I will always be waiting here for you.

“He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of all He created.” James 1:18

(Received: 6/22/2019)

January 25, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Continuing Reverence

by Lori Anne Hale January 15, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The cup and the wafer represent what My Son did through salvation when His body and blood were laid down. His sacrifice was not something to take lightly, and that is why He instructed all believers to remember what He did by the way of communion. For as My children pause and reflect upon His gift, their hearts should be filled with a sense of awe as they picture what He went through so that I could have them for My very own.

So then, these times of observance should not be treated with a ritualistic approach: as something a person does because it has become a tradition of their religion. Therefore, the cup and the wafer ought to be received with more appreciation for what the Savior accomplished when He hung upon the tree. For unless He gave up His life for mankind, who could know the sweet satisfaction of forgiveness? Who could sing from their hearts the joyous songs of one redeemed? For what melody of praise should be lifted to heaven unless it carries His name within its lyrics?

Because the price He paid to save the world was so significant, then shouldn’t what He has done be heeded more than monthly, where recognition is given to His offering of love: that moment where He became the One who would carry all of man’s guilt and shame? For if it weren’t for the gift of His life, how could anyone say, “I am saved!”

So then, thoughts of Calvary and of the Cross should be a contemplative practice in the hearts of My children, where they daily remember their Savior, and as they, on their own, focus upon what happened for them through this beautiful exchange, where every stain which marked them was washed away.

Yet, it’s not about having the correct emblems that matter. What I am after is a heart that will take a moment within the day to humbly recall how it is that they became one of My children and who it was that opened the door to righteousness so that they (along with the rest of mankind) could pass through its threshold and know salvation. For He alone is the only One who should be revered, who should be esteemed, and the One My own should emulate as the true model for their lives.

Unfortunately, in My body, it has become that some church leaders are given more honor, as many flock to services in order to hear from certain personalities: those who have been raised to stand upon a Christian platform, as if celebrities from My Kingdom. And so during these gatherings, often the focus mainly rests on the one delivering the message instead of on the One who is truly due all the acclaim.

So then because many who are leading have become the main focus, and as believers follow notable teachers because of doctrinal preferences or regard another because of a specific theology, My children often run to hear the one who will tickle their ear, hoping for a message that will solve their life issues and problems. Though I am not opposed to sound teaching or the adherence to Scriptural principles, but for My children to accurately reflect their citizenship of My realm, a continuing reverence for My Son needs to be shown. For who else among My body can stand in His shoes as the One who defeated for all time man’s greatest enemy? There is not a person around who can boast of holding this fame. It is His name alone, Jesus Christ, that bears the description of “Deliverer”. For He is the One who set every captive free and reduced the enemy to the lowest position as the one who will forever be known as defeated, with no chance of ever reclaiming his standing over mankind.

So My Son has done all of this by selflessly accepting, as His lot, the undeserved penalty of the Cross in order to purchase My children back for Me and retrieve their souls from the brink of utter darkness. Then those who are My own should be found lifting His name to heaven and commemorating on their own (apart from the general assembly) the importance of this transaction, and how it is that they now bear the title of heirs to My Kingdom, as those who are destined to both receive the inheritance of My line, and who are joined to Me for eternity.

For once the magnitude of what was given to them through His death really resonates within their beings, taking a moment to remember the outpouring of His love will forever lose its ritualistic nature. For how can anyone who understands the enormity of His decision to willingly step into the role of “sacrificial lamb” not be humbled by His kind gesture (when He had done nothing to warrant this punishment because He alone never carried the stain of sin)?

Yet, the love He held for the human race could not have led Him any other direction than the choice to give Himself up in this way. For the fallen state of humanity filled His heart with such compassion that the anguish and suffering of the Cross was worth what it would cost Him because He knew what lay on the other side of this torture. Although He was stripped naked and beaten before He walked that long road to His death, His heart never faltered, for He had steadied His focus on what was to come. So He leveled His gaze and let it rest solely upon who would be saved once He endured this great pain.

For He knew mankind was the prize to be won, so He willingly hung on the tree allowing those who really deserved the punishment of sin’s judgment to hammer in the nails of His fate. Yet, even when they mocked and ridiculed His name, His eyes shone with genuine affection flowing from His heart, which could only be described as “perfect”. For He did not hold a single ounce of regret over His decision to climb up that sinners hill where His offering would ensure the redemption of any who choose to follow Him. This tremendous act of surrender demonstrated His complete obedience to My will, as He knew this was the way of fulfillment for the New Covenant to be ushered in.

To free mankind from sin’s deadly grip was always what I had in mind. Even before I positioned heaven’s first star, I knew humanity would need to be rescued from itself so that man could enjoy this liberty of association again, where his soul is able to join Me in the sweetness of divine fellowship. As such, the provision I required, of a “spotless” sacrifice had to be paid.

So then, if His was the greatest gift ever bestowed upon man, shouldn’t My own be filled with gratitude over what they have freely received? For what came to each of these cost them nothing, and yet what they have gained is priceless.

Then who is there that can truly assess the full worth of His selfless act of love?

It’s because of His great generosity (to forfeit Himself for every human being) that thankfulness should be the continual stream that flows with such a force through the hearts of My children, that His honor and praise escapes their lips throughout their day, and not just with the act of communion which is reserved for a large gathering of My body. For once My children fully grasp what has been done for them, then the level of gratitude they carry inside will rise to new heights, so that these can’t wait to acknowledge what His sacrifice accomplished in their life.

So then, My children should not think it an odd request when I encourage them (whether or not they have the cup and wafer) to spend time alone in this grateful state of remembrance where they contemplate what it took for My Son, Jesus Christ, to become their Savior.

” And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” Luke 22:19-20

(Received: 9/6/2019)

January 15, 2020 0 comment

Insight

The Mountains Cry Out

by Lori Anne Hale January 6, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The mountains are crying out for their Maker, groaning with sounds only audible to My ears as Creation longs for My return, yearning for its rightful King to reclaim what is His. So the hills and the valleys, the rocks and trees, along with the rest of Creation are patiently watching for My second coming, all hoping to see Me descend from the heavens and take back all who are Mine.

For mankind and the world are all locked together in a perpetual cycle of sin and decay until the final trumpet sounds announcing the end has come. Then what was shall no longer be, as the “new” earth and heaven are ushered in. In that space of time, everything begins again, and absent are the corruption of evil and sin. For all this will be washed away so that perfection can be reinstated, where every part of the universe will become whole and complete again.

When man fell, in that moment, a giant ripple of death flowed out from his single decision, changing the flawless state of My Creation. His choice to disobey set into motion a consequence that could not be undone. For then every single part of this world was contaminated by this one man’s disobedience. Now, everything held within the universe has a beginning and an end, without exception, even the twinkling star has its limits, and one day will lose its sparkle, and then drop out of the sky. For it, too, must succumb to the law which was ushered in when man first rebelled.

So then, all who came after him were subject to sin’s effects and could not rid themselves of the degeneration that began through his defiance. Now, all have sinned and none are exempt because each life is born under this stipulation, and so cannot escape its demand: that everyone living must atone for their misdeeds and give an account for all they have done wrong, without anyone able to make proper amends, for “perfect” is what it commands.

Therefore, mankind is left in a sorrowful state as nothing he does can ever please or abate the requirements of this law because it decreed that “blameless” and “spotless” are the only responses that can lift this curse from a man’s shoulders, as even the smallest infraction, whether it be a tiny white lie or an inappropriate thought, are counted against each human being, because his whole life is subject to this rule. For this irrevocable decree has bound the universe and set its rotation to the slow rate of decline, so that all who inhabit the earth joined this forward motion on the day they were born, giving none the choice of whether or not to agree with the standard this law had set, as each new life must submit itself to these stated conditions, and follow the order that has already been established.

Then, because of one man’s failure (as in his heart he wandered away), everyone after him has been given the same guilty sentence and none can ever rise to this edict and meet the exception expected to release them from this binding and legal charge. For no matter how hard a person tries to master sin, it will always get the better of him, because, at his very core, mankind will always be opposed to Me, since his heart wants to go its own way and do what it thinks best to have a life that satisfies his selfish desires. But since man cannot see beyond his own wants and needs, he will consider these first before any other, thus giving himself permission to be self-focused and decide for himself what is “right”. For when a man believes he is better equipped to judge what is correct, then what he is stating (through his attitude) is that he is more qualified to be the arbiter of right and wrong.

Yet, throughout the ages and over time, history has proven that man cannot be trusted to govern himself, for even with My standards set into place, stating clearly what behavior is acceptable, man always deviates away from what I instituted, in favor of going his own way instead. This is why there exists so much discord in the world, with men seeking to destroy other men. For as their hearts move further and further away from My tenets of love, the depravity of the flesh takes over and becomes stronger. So then, even those who are thought to be above this type of practice will succumb to their carnal desires.

However, if this is correct, then each person can create his own set of standards, picking and choosing what he believes is respectable behavior. Unfortunately, because many have accepted the motto, “just do what feels right to you”, these will find, in the end, that this is simply not true. For if there are no set principles for appropriate conduct, then who decides what is moral, who judges where the boundary line is for the just? If man is qualified to be the adjudicator over other men, then shouldn’t what is ethical and upright remain or stay constant no matter what decade a person lives in? Then, if all men are created equal, shouldn’t he treat his fellow man with the same value as he has for himself?

So when what was once considered “taboo” becomes the “norm”, and common decency is viewed as old fashioned, then consequently, each successive time this kind of shift happens in the flow of society, little by little, wrong becomes right, and then becomes the normal way most of mankind lives out his days. For example: if marriage is a statute I have set, and, in spite of that, a couple decides just living together will suffice, then convenience is the lie these have accepted as a reason to go this route, instead of choosing matrimony. Often times, however, in at least one of these partners is the thought that, at any time, he or she can walk away from the relationship (in case either of their hearts should stray). So one or both keep this door to “better options” open as this other, to whom a shallow commitment was made, might not actually be “the one”; realizing then, that because he or she may have settled for something less, the picture which one or both had created of that special someone (who they imagined would be their perfect fit) could never be.

Although, just for right now, and until that “one” comes along, this other person they’re with will have to do, with the commitment of marriage taken off the table altogether. So then, lies are spoken when “time” is mentioned as the thing needed so that he or she can settle into the idea of “together forever”, because, after all, marriage is too big a step to take without first being certain. Yet, these know in their hearts this is not really true, and that should a better choice come along, he or she will just walk away, since there are no legally binding strings attached to keep either from leaving and wandering off onto another path of their choosing, thus breaking any flimsy words of commitment spoken to their partner.

But then what of the next relationship these foster, if entered into with the same selfish view? Can this casual approach keep anyone faithful? And if the one he or she settles on next time around decides to roam and is seeking another partner who could be a better fit, what happens to him or to her? Won’t these also just become another casualty of the heart: of those who carry wounds born from rejection because they believed the road to happiness was paved by fulfilling his or her own selfish needs? Yet, the advice from this world (which most of mankind follows) never offers sound counsel, for it will always instruct a person to think first of himself, as loving yourself must come before you can truly love another. And so, many will set up this idea as the directive for their lives, by giving themselves permission to be narrow-minded and shallow, with most of their attention focused inward.

It’s no wonder, then, the world is in such a sorry state. For the egotistical ways of mankind are the principles governing society. And it’s therefore, because “loose” morality has become so common, that living together outside of marriage is viewed as a committed relationship, held in the belief that congratulations should be offered when a couple takes their partnership to this next level. However, rarely do these pairings actually succeed, for most will fall apart at some point along the way, leaving one, or both, with the bitter taste of heartbreak in their being, so that any new relationship on down the road starts with mistrust and low expectations.

Yet, life can be better lived and does not have to wind up containing broken relationships. For the standards I set to govern humanity were designed to limit mankind’s emotional suffering. If the precepts I established are followed, then many of his struggles will cease because most of man’s issues begin with his own hand, or come from the selfish thoughts he carries. This does not mean a person won’t encounter problems, but if he embraces each situation from My point of view, then there exists no issue that cannot find full resolution.

Oh, if man could only see that his well-being is what I had in mind when I structured My values of morality. Since My intentions were not to rule over him and lord My position as Supreme, then My purpose in all I do comes from the place of “good”. Therefore, when what I say contradicts a man’s natural inclinations, he must understand My goal is always about doing what is best for him and not about forcing My way, as I never bully anyone into accepting My standards. Therefore, it could only be love that motivated Me to develop these virtuous precepts because I knew mankind would need some divine guidance in order to keep their lives on track. But when a person refuses to walk down My path by embracing darkness, and when the majority of those living decide that they, too, will follow this logic, then selfishness is more than tolerated, and the common words you hear used are, “it’s nothing personal”. At that point, it’s about a person getting his own way, and emotionally abandoning another is then “okay”.

Oh, how callous are the hearts of men when they think so little of their fellow man, and wish to be rid of another so they can move on?

However, when man fell and gave into pride, My ideas of governance regarding his life went out the window. And so now, My creation sits in longing, waiting for those who are My own to return: those who have yet to recognize their true family of origin. This is why those who have already discovered Me as their rightful Father must take every occasion to show My love to the sea of humanity, so that those who are sleeping and unaware, can be awakened to find their real identity.

For it is true that many are called, yet few will accept the invitation I offer to become a part of My lineage and be numbered amongst those who agreed to join My clan. So then, those who are now known as My children must be vigilant and keep watch, looking for divine moments when a connection can be made with one who is lost, so that everyone who I have called, finds the way to meet Me. For then the groaning of this world will lessen because My sons and daughters are found standing in their rightful position as the inheritors of My kingdom.

This separation from My children is not what I had in mind when I created man. For My longing was to have “community”, where each person treats another like family; where love and respect are reciprocal because showing honor towards fellow believers is more important than gaining status or the building of reputations; where even strangers are offered kindness, and relationships are forged out of trust, with the needs of another considered as the priority, so that blessing each other is the common thought.

“The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.” Romans 8:19-21

(Received: 9/17/2019)

January 6, 2020 0 comment

Empowerment

A Call To Action

by Lori Anne Hale December 6, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

The fields of this nation are covered with the blood of the innocent because of the choice to destroy human life before it is born. Because those in high places have decreed this choice to murder the unborn as the law of the land, there are unforeseen consequences from the decision to mandate abortion to be an accepted practice across the country which have negatively impacted the attitude regarding a person’s true value.

For how is this abhorrent behavior any different than those who long ago sacrificed children on the altars to foreign gods? And because the citizenry of this nation has not only tolerated but accepted this law as a “Human Right”, the ‘spirit of death’ has been woven into its national fabric. This is why the structure of its political system has gotten so off-kilter, and the lies spread by the enemy are now considered the truth. For the avenue of attack he used (with abortion as his way in), has now become a strong hand, held around those in charge of making laws for the people. But this dark spirit is not alone, for he invited ‘greed’ to join him, and the two have formed a tight web of deception.

And because destruction is what these two are ultimately after, they seek the most innocent of all to be sacrificed on their altar by women who offer up their unborn children seeking the promise of freedom, which is only false hope. In addition, since deceiving mankind is also their goal, these evil spirits have created a twisted story about what this decision really does. So when the one found in “crisis” chooses to listen to these sinister voices, instead of true liberty, she finds herself entangled in their treacherous net, doomed to carry shame and guilt in her heart for the rest of her days.

So then, not just one but two lives are destroyed because some who were leaders had agreed with the enemy’s misrepresentation of the facts, forming an alliance with darkness, whose thirst for blood is never satisfied. For in times past, the drumbeat of death drew many to march to his cadence as the legality of their choice made it seem alright to end the lives they carried. But now there is found an intense push to break off the former limits established when this law was first put into practice. And since this evil spirit understands what the current generations of mankind will tolerate, he has now wrapped his destructive ideas in a sterile and sanitary package, expanding his lie so that “medical procedure” is the term used to describe this heinous practice of murder.

Since that time, how many innocent children have been lost and how many more are yet to be extinguished?

Oh, how far this nation has fallen and how deep is the pit where it now rests! For it is not simply a matter of changing a law that will rescue it from this plight, but the core of this great country must shift so that the spirits of death and greed are not leading those who are elected. However, for this to happen means My children must make a stand by clearing these dark forces out of their communities. So to each of My own, it is incumbent upon them and their willingness to enter into battle and see this law overturned.

However, the responsibility of this “Call to Action” is not to be passed and fall on the shoulders of another, for My body as a whole should be unified in their prayers to break this continuing arrangement which the nation’s leaders have made with the enemy. For which law written in its annals is so depraved as this, as it literally gives a mother the right to kill her own child in the womb.

So then, My children should be concerned about this edict remaining in place, as these evil spirits are willing to go even farther than current limits to have their wicked desires met. For would it be too big a stretch to think these dark forces might even entice some in charge to change the existing laws in favor of giving the government power to decide who, of any among us, has the right to live?

Therefore, My own must rise up and contend over this issue because it is My army alone who can defeat these evil spirits. However, My children should join with the flow of My heart which is focused on restoration instead of judgment. So then, when some encounter a woman faced with this decision, it is My love that should greet her and not words of condemnation. For whose heart is ever really won over to the Truth when this attitude is present?

Oh, sons and daughters, this is your “Call to Action”! Let My body, with voices raised to Heaven, overthrow the evil that has been allowed to infiltrate its communities. For as My own are unified in this purpose, then they will see the value and dignity of human life restored to their country.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

(Received: 10/31/2019)

December 6, 2019 0 comment

Encouragement

The Keys To Success

by Lori Anne Hale November 18, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

The demonstration of My power is something to behold, for it has the might to move every mountain and demolish any well-fortified barrier. The strength My hand can muster has the ability to level any obstacle set in a man’s path. Because I am not governed by the limitations placed on mankind, I am not bound by the same laws which apply to the human race.

Therefore, when I lift my hand and apply its force in any direction, all that is standing must yield to My command. So if this is true, who exists that can pose a threat to My will becoming a reality? If it is indeed My desire for a person’s circumstances to change and go a different direction: if he has complied with My wishes through willingness and obedience, then all involved with this struggle must bow to My orders and fulfill My wishes.

When one of My own agrees to expand our current partnership and readily adheres to My terms and conditions, then there is no circumstance that cannot be overcome. Once a child of My own becomes fully invested in our relationship by giving themselves to Me in complete surrender, then the restrictions that had bound his life are broken off (those limits he still considered valid from his former pact with the world). For when this child’s name was applied on the dotted line of My new agreement, it was written in the blood of the Savior, so that this current contract nullifies every previous clause required from his old alliance, and fulfills in a perfect way each obligation it demanded.

Since this new partnership between us was formed, its provisions have been clearly stated: that as long as the other party was willing to allow Me to lead, and to obediently follow My instructions, then each and every time a barrier presents itself, I would tear it down. For I always keep My end of the bargain and never once have I faltered on fulfilling My promises. I will always honor My word to those who faithfully follow Me (though often is the time My own children miss this condition when seeking a resolution to a struggle, and then petition Me for an answer). But because I am merciful and love them even when their actions deserve a penalty, with Me there is a chance I will still move on their behalf without these terms being met (though this is not always the case because it is obedience that I’m after).

However, a misunderstanding has developed in some of My own involving the actual structure of our partnership, and this misreading of My charter has caused many to stumble. For when these failed to grasp the two essential keys necessary to have a successful relationship: willingness and obedience, confusion came upon them, for they misunderstood their part in our covenant by having overlooked My basic requirements. Yet, most only focus on the promises and disregard the steps I have established for making My vision into a reality. So then, the expectation these hold is that their actions are not a factor when it comes to seeing My future realized, even though I have offered many examples throughout the history of My children, describing what it looks like to walk as one of My chosen: as those who receive the best in the land.

For each one who was willing to obey My instructions only knew success. However, those who disregarded My directions only met with calamity or distress because these did not take My words seriously when I stated My expectations rather clearly, and then engaged in behavior that would lead them away from My heart and onto the desolate road of disobedience, putting My promises just beyond their reach.

For though I am able to redirect those who have wandered back onto My sure path, these must be willing to comply and obediently follow My charge again. For when I laid out the road to salvation and gave its single condition, these obediently agreed to this term by accepting My Son as Savior. But there is more to living a life with Me than just salvation. For attaining the prize of heaven isn’t My only goal. I desire to have a people who genuinely love Me: those who above all else long to know Me; whose true agenda is not about obtaining, but instead are focused on developing a true friendship: one that rests on complete trust (for I have proven Myself to be more than loyal).

Still, many only seek Me for answers and only knock on My door when they are in trouble. These carry a small view of what has been given to them through our partnership. Therefore, these restrict themselves, for they continue to take matters into their own hands and try to flush out a solution for their problems by searching out every possible avenue to find the most satisfactory conclusion. So then, these appear to be “tossed” (of being batted around by the waves of indecision), as they cannot seem to figure out which is the best decision.

Yet, even after all of this, because My children stepped into the fountainhead of My mercy, even their future mistakes are found in reconciliation and covered with My grace. For though I don’t hold these choices against them (as a means to disqualify their right standing with Me), there can still be ‘natural consequences’ suffered because they chose to go their own way. But even these ramifications can be smoothed over by the power and might of My hand. For in moments like these, My heart is still for them.

Oh, how much frustration and pain can be avoided if My children will just trust Me and obey My word of instruction. For when challenges come, with My guidance, these can easily be handled if My children will partner with My strategy and allow Me to show them the way through. And although these instructions sound simple enough to follow, because many of My children lack in the area of trust, they still have a difficult time believing that I carry the strength to overtake the enemy, or the force to break down any of his barriers.

This doubt is the reason faith is not exercised when making decisions, and there is an unwillingness to go where I am leading, or do as I am asking, though time and again I have shown Myself more than trustworthy. So My children should rest with the expectation that I will come through for them again! For it is My good pleasure to bless those whose confidence is in Me because I am the Rewarder of those who diligently seek out My face.

So to My children I say, “Let go of your own plans and submit to Me. I promise to be with you wherever you go. And if you pay close attention and follow My edicts, you will only know success. For this is My promise and My word of Truth to those who are willing and obedient.”

“Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.” Proverbs 4:10-13

(Received: 8/4/2018)

November 18, 2019 0 comment

Empowerment

Establishing The Roots Of Belief

by Lori Anne Hale October 30, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

The state of affairs in this country is about to shift where there will be a more favorable environment for My people to stand in so that the Good News My children carry will not only be welcomed but well received. Then, what I am doing now amongst My own is preparing them for the days ahead, so that many of them will develop the courage to speak up about their faith because their hearts have become sold out for Me.

The shaking present in many of their lives is due to what they will encounter in the future, for when the strong and swift wind of change blows across this nation, those who have fortified their roots in Me will be the ones left standing. Therefore, My dear children should recognize that what is happening now is only the precursor for future events, as this governmental system that I established long ago will topple over unless those from My Kingdom take a serious look at the direction its leadership is headed, and then, on their knees, wage an all-out campaign against the enemy.

For it is not through the ballot box that this country will return to its founding roots but by an atmospheric change over every town and city, over every county, and over every state. Then this nation will truly be united because its core will be re-established on My divine charter, where love for their neighbor is the common denominator found in the hearts of its citizens. For the rampant ideology of victimization will have been silenced because many who once considered themselves in this vein experienced the unbiased love of My Son who does not care about gender or race.

So then, an awakening is occurring in My own, as I stir their hearts to deepen their relationship with Me by casting off the lower level thinking of this world; who instead pursue the lovelier principles set forth by My Son, for He is the right and true example they should follow, as His thoughts were only ever towards Heaven. For He sought My will alone and preferred it over His own. This is why My children should follow His lead of obedience by only saying and doing what they have heard from Me.

However, through this intense shaking process, there will be some of My own who will fall prey to the enemy and walk away, for the roots these established when they were first planted in My body did not go past the surface of My rich soil, and so don’t have the internal anchor to remain standing in My fine orchard. Therefore, these will be caught in the torrential rain of evil pleasures that have affected this world (as if a young sapling was pulled away by the raging waters of a deadly storm). So like a flood, the rampant ideas and trappings of man will be too much for some of My own to resist, and because they choose to flirt with these temptations now, when the ground is calmer, digging their spiritual roots further down into My soft terrain has seemed like, at this time, an unnecessary effort.

Oh, woe to those who have wandered away, for a life of misery and toil is what awaits them! For whose heart can ever be fully satisfied unless it is captivated by the love of My Son?

Therefore, My children should understand what is coming and that a time of shaking is not meant to harm them, but it comes to break off all that is unprofitable and useless. Then, those who remain standing with Me can only bear the sweetest fruit, the kind that draws the attention of the passerby. So, My own should expect to feel some intense agitation within, as if the ground beneath their feet were moving, for they will soon experience circumstances meant to challenge their faith. Then, these moments are given as opportunities to sink their roots of belief a little further in Me, so as they go through this shaking process it will be My presence that strengthens their inner being and holds them in place; for I never allow a single one to fall who has put their trust in Me.

However, there are still some challenging days ahead for this nation, yet if My people turn away from the ways of this world and come before Me, I will incline My ear toward their prayers, and then do a powerful work in this land. For who can stand against a unified army when it is led by the Highest Commander? What enemy force has the authority to defeat it?

So then, My own should take My words seriously and begin today seeking My face with the intention of making a divine connection, for a “shaking” is coming into My body meant to unearth the weak-minded.

Therefore, those who have ears to hear: Do not delay, thinking you will make time for Me tomorrow! This complacent attitude will not do if you hope to be one whose roots remain lasting. Pursue Me while it is today, for you will reap the benefits of these encounters in unexpected but exciting ways; where an imparting of Truth (which comes from spending time in My presence) will rest in your core with the strength of undeniable faith that cannot be uprooted regardless of how hard the ground shakes. So pursue Me today, run hard after My presence, for I am about to do a mighty work among My people!

“When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

(Received: 10/30/2019)

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