Revival

A New Thing

by Lori Anne Hale October 17, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

My ways are not arbitrary. I do not act on a whim or make rash decisions.

The courses of action I take are carefully thought out and executed in accordance with My divine will. However, once I created mankind and gave him free will, though My master plan has not changed, arriving with this set outcome took some real ingenuity, for the myriad of possibilities created by the simplest choice can affect the trajectory of each person’s life. Yet, it’s My keen awareness of how each human being will react in any given situation that enables Me to weave these decisions into My overall plan for the world. By contrast, the small-mindedness of man prohibits him from comprehending much about his future. And though he has hopes and dreams, not a single man alive can predict how his life will actually unfold.

But because I have seen the very end of this world, and have already determined which generation shall be the last, I have fully considered each and every life that shall inhabit the earth until that final day comes.

Know then that this generation of man, for good reason, was not meant to be the last, and therefore, should not read more into what they see in these times than there actually is. For some are predicting My Son’s return is imminent, having mistakenly interpreted the chaos in the physical realm to mean the end is upon the world. This is simply not true. For while a season of darkness has fallen upon the world, and is like a thick bank of storm clouds covering America, these days were established long in advance to bring a much-needed shift to the Church.

Unfortunately, many believers have misunderstood what I am doing now within their midst, and are making decisions about where to stand based on these false assumptions. Although My greater plan still remains unchanged, these believers will need to undergo some realignment if the intended destiny which I have spoken over their lives is to unfold, as the promises which I make to My own are always conditional, established, and based upon the “If/Then” principle.

This is why My children should not be found running ahead, as far too often missteps are made which cause delays to My promises becoming a reality in their life, and in the lives of others. For instance, right now a majority within the Church has decided to forego meeting in homes, in favor of resuming their larger congregational gatherings. Although I knew it would be better for them to form smaller, more intimate groups, very few heeded My words. And so, what I wanted them to receive in this moment in time has been held back for a later date, with some never receiving these blessings at all.

Then one might wonder, is My plan for the Church nullified at this point? Not at all, for I am always working through man’s choices to bring about the results I desire. It is, therefore, incumbent upon those who believe in Me to do their part by surrendering their will to Mine. It is My own who must ascend the mountain to the place where My higher will exists, as it is foolishness to think that I should adjust My plan and submit to the wishes of man.

Sadly, most have chosen the easier route because, in their eyes, ease was the more important factor. And since these believers mistook the reopening of their churches for being a major part of the battle, soon a sense of complacency shall come upon them again as they settle back into their weekly customs. So while many congregations were celebrating because of these assumed victories, they were completely unaware of the enemy’s larger scheme, and have fallen right into the trap he set for the Church.

Because the evil one is crafty, and since he has existed in the spiritual realm for a very long time, he is well-versed in the failings of man, and, as a result, knows how to convince even church leaders to unknowingly align with him instead of Me; always lurking around whispering into the ears of those who are unaware, and speaking lies which play to their vanity and insecurities.

Although I still hold the entirety of the Church with deep affection, this decision to re-open their doors shall breed unintended consequences, for the enemy will come and snatch away the unsuspecting among the fold who were intended to know hearty growth during the more intimate settings I had wanted during this season.

But be warned: the enemy won’t be satisfied with these as his only prize, for his plot against the Church is much broader than this. No! He won’t relent until believers are silenced from openly speaking the Truth in public, and are forced to go into hiding. Although some among the brethren right now might say, “Let them come!”, these have yet to face the harsh persecution known by Christians in other nations.

However, because I am a loving Father, I had hoped to spare My children in this nation from coming up against these more intense challenges to their faith. But as I said before, mankind was given free will, which includes those who dwell in the Church. I may offer warnings, but I do not force My will upon anyone.

Understand then that the reason most church doors have reopened is because many pastors and believers alike decided this to be the best course of action, not only for themselves but also their congregates. And so this choice which went against My will was made, leaving the Church in a vulnerable position. I had desired to greatly strengthen My Body as a whole during this season, but now only a small portion of My elect shall be fully invigorated with the power of My Spirit. For it is those who have aligned themselves with Holy Spirit who shall receive His breath when He arrives at their doorsteps, as they have been facing the right direction, pointed in the correct heading to inhale the full gust of His wind as it blows across the nation.

So let this small remnant who have discerned the season correctly be greatly encouraged, for they have been selected as the precursors of the revival coming to the Church. Then while it is today, pray that relief comes to the Church, for surely the enemy plans to assault her with a heavier hand of persecution during these days. Call out for My refreshing rains of peace to be poured out upon this land, so that the fires of hate are completely snuffed out, and that the Church shines ever more brightly as a beacon of hope for the troubled souls of this world.

“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19

(Received: 9/1/2020)

October 17, 2020 0 comment

Insight

The Proving Grounds

by Lori Anne Hale October 9, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

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Doesn’t it say in the Scriptures to, “Count it all joy when you face various trials…”, for adverse circumstances are the proving grounds of a believer’s faith?

Then because of what is written, this current season of the Church should be considered a time of testing, as My children are being challenged to put into practice what they believe, and, where the examination is about to become more difficult. For they have reached the point where the questions are harder, and I will ask believers to make some more strenuous choices based on faith.

Many shall, unfortunately, be the number who falter, since they have not prepared for the next part of this season, and as such, will have no idea how to respond to the trials which lie just ahead. So like a negligent student who doesn’t study when the Teacher schedules an exam, these believers haven’t even bothered to ask what the test shall cover, for they have assumed that they already know the answers, and consequently, shall not be ready when more difficult trials arrive.

Then as it is when a student is surprised by a ‘pop quiz’, where the neglectful pupil does not fare well because his responses are incorrect, sadly, this shall be the case for quite a few in the Church, having spent little time in preparation for the rigorous testing that is just ahead. So, while some in My flock are caught up in the wind of revival, unfortunately, a large number will fall away; for these may have walked up to the altar, but in all truth, never really accepted My Son as Savior.

However, those who have sat under the Teachers tutelage know that to pass My tests will require a closer examination of what they’ve been taught, for it is these deeper insights that shall help guide them through the coming days. And for those who have been paying attention, what is about to unfold in this nation shall stretch the faith of every believer, because the people in this country shall know a season of unrest like never before experienced on her shores.

As a result of this national turmoil, the Church is going to feel further persecution. However, this time, it won’t only be with having their sanctuaries shut down; which is why I have been asking My children to start meeting in their homes, as I have already foreseen what would happen in this country.

Yet, because most believers have ignored My instructions, and pushed their own agenda for larger church gatherings, these have only added more fuel to the fire of hate that has been smoldering across this land. For very soon this flame shall ignite like a wildfire out of control, threatening to burn down every church structure in its path. Though I had stated through My prophets that believers should meet in their homes, and since most in the Church have not listened and are still trying to go back to their normal flow of operation, a match has been lit that cannot be put out; for it is too late to prevent this fire from gaining traction.

So then those who have heard My voice, need to heed My warning and prepare for the days to come, for the enemy is about to unleash an even greater assault against the Church. It would be wise, therefore, for those who are listening to avoid joining in with these large congregational gatherings. For when My children least expect it, the enemy shall launch a counter-attack and send many of My children running for cover.

Then understand that the time is growing short, and soon civil unrest shall be all around you.

Therefore, shroud yourself under the cover of My wing for I am your shield and your buckler, the One who shall protect you. Wrap yourselves in My pinions, for even the enemy’s most powerful demon cannot break a single one of these glistening feathers. Come into this shelter, abide in this safe haven, for those who draw near to My breast shall be wrapped and protected from this civil unrest, and the persecution which is about to unfold across this land.

“He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings, you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” -Psalm 91:4

(Received: 8/21/2020)

October 9, 2020 0 comment

Empowerment

Hinge Pin

by Lori Anne Hale October 5, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

A hinge needs a pin so that it can swing the door open as it was designed to do. But unless this hinge pin is set in place, then the entrance into the room will be blocked, for how can someone access what is behind this opening without first walking through the point of entry?

Consider then that the prophets foretold correctly when they proclaimed this was a hinge year, one that would usher in the next era of the Church. Yet to see the vision I have planned for her to fully materialize, the hinge plates must align with the pin (which is My Spirit), so that the door to the future swings wide open. But because My Spirit has been rejected by so many in the Church, I knew that when this hinge year came, some adjustments would need to be made to prepare My children for the coming changes; those shifts from within the form and function of their gatherings that would not work with the new I am ushering in.

Therefore, I have allowed a season of adversity and persecution to come upon the Church, for it is through these difficult days that My children will find a rekindling of the flame they carry inside. This re-ignition, however, can only come if and when those who are My own seek Me in earnest, and desire a more intimate relationship with their Father. Because I know My children well, there was no question that a season of adversity would spur many who call themselves “Christian” to long for the comfort only My presence can bring.

And so while some who are believers may think the adversity has passed, these would be mistaken, for the struggles the Church has already faced were only the early rumblings of the more intense persecution that lies in the coming days. Although some of these tremors roused the fire inside a few, when these found themselves back in the flow of their normal church structure, the flame of My Spirit within them began to die down yet again. For once they mistook their regaining access to Sunday services as a “win”, they became much less zealous for My presence.

But since the hinge pin of My Spirit must be in place for the hinge year to fully open, and reveal what I have next in store for the Church, He must have the room to flow through My children, and fill them to overflowing with His fire.

Then like kerosene on a blaze, I have sent a season of persecution upon the Church, where the faith of many believers will be put to the test. Their belief in Me will be challenged, and those who, in their hearts, are not securely anchored to the Truth, will sadly fall away. However, those in the Church who remain standing after these days of tribulation will walk through the doorway My Spirit has opened, and they will enter the “new” I have set forth for My Body. And what they shall find on the other side of this threshold will only hold a small resemblance to what they had known before.

Yet My own should not fear what is coming, for if they have heeded My warnings and prepared their hearts, then both they and their households will be ready for the days ahead. What they must remember is that I am always with them, even when facing the trials of persecution.

Therefore, My dear children, hasten your steps and run into My presence; quicken your pace, and enter My dwelling place. For no matter what is happening in the world around you, I will always be your refuge: your retreat from the chaos and violence that shall soon flood the streets of your nation.

So run to Me, and hide yourself here, for surely I am the protection of all who put their life in My hands. And though the persecution shall indeed come against the Church, pray that its severity is lessened and its duration shortened, so that those who shall face the greater hardship in these days are able to endure without faltering in their faith, coming out on the other side of this trial even stronger in their resolve to follow Me, no matter the cost.

So put forth prayers today not only for yourselves, but also for your brothers and sisters in Christ who will be asked to make a stand for their faith. Pray that they are strengthened by My Spirit so that their suffering is not in vain. Also, pray that they hold their ground, and face down the enemy without flinching, for some who are reading these words may be numbered among those who are put to the test.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:10

(Received: 9/29/2020)

October 5, 2020 0 comment

Insight

The Understudy

by Lori Anne Hale September 30, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The one who is waiting in the wings shall soon walk out onto the stage as the lead, for though she was presented to the people in the role of understudy, her name shall soon have top billing once she assumes the position of the main character.

So, like any performer who longs for the fortune and influence which comes from fame, this stateswoman is no different, except, instead of seeking the bright lights of the theater, she chose to act on the political stage. Like any actress who has studied and practiced her craft, she has learned how to play her part well, especially when in the public eye. So like a chameleon who changes color to better fit her environment, she is able to easily adapt and portray whatever personality is needed in any given moment.

Though she does not have the skill set nor the polish of those seasoned veterans in her field, still she has quickly risen to the top, for she has picked up the techniques of others who have known success in politics. And yet, because of the inauthentic portrayal of her role, the insincerity in her remarks and speeches reads through like an actress who has not fully connected with her audience.

However, some who have made it on the silver screen, or landed major roles in Broadway plays, have been a hit, but not because they were particularly talented, as what gained these celebrities their fame and stardom was directly credited to who they knew, and not by virtue of their talent. Even still, some who aren’t especially gifted have been awarded with acclaim, though there are obviously more talented candidates to choose from. Yet this stateswoman was selected, nonetheless, for those who are heavily invested in the former VP’s campaign knew that a “walk-on” would be needed as his replacement when it became clear he was not up to the job.

So the media and those closest to him are trying to cover up his incompetence for just a bit longer, as they have a set date in mind, one which they’ve planned in advance to switch around the billing on their ticket at the optimum moment.

Then like a co-star who is suddenly cast to play the lead, this stateswoman is about to receive top billing, and be asked to step out onto center stage. But for those who are paying attention, this development won’t come as a surprise, for the former VP, though he has held a seat in public office for decades, will have no choice but to retire from the race.

However, when his running mate was selected, it was not her popularity amongst the left-leaning in this county that gave her the edge, for there were others amongst the potential pool who were more well-liked; yet she was chosen just the same because her name was linked to some of the very powerful leaders in the world. It is precisely these political ties that gave her the advantage and made her the more desirable pick. Since she has already ‘climbed into bed’ with some of the most corrupting influences from both foreign and national leaders, those running the former VP’s campaign knew she would be the perfect pick, as the needle of her own moral compass aligned perfectly with the low-standards of integrity found in most politicians.

So while it is her name that shall be put forth as the replacement for the former VP, she is not the one who, even right now, is calling the shots. In reality, she, as well as a few others who sought the Democratic nomination, were offered deals that would be greatly beneficial to their careers if they would simply step out of the race. Those who run the party had, early on, decided that the former VP would be the one selected, and therefore, did some maneuvering to secure his position as the one who would face off against the President.

Although the American people have been led to believe they had some say in the nomination process, what was presented as an organic outcome was actually an orchestrated effort to ensure the former VP was indeed the last candidate standing. Then even this was planned and staged, as if a scene rehearsed from a badly written play. However, most citizens don’t think beyond what they are told, and so simply accepted that the former VP would be the nominee.

So like the second act of a drama, the curtain is about to lift and open to the scene where the former VP bows out of the race, handing his running mate the lead position, where she would, if selected, be president instead of him. Then watch, for very soon the former VP will take his final bow and then exit the political stage forever since he can no longer carry out the duties and responsibilities which his position requires.

Then once this stateswoman assumes the lead, expect an even more aggressive attack against the President, for she will say whatever she feels needs to be said, regardless of its truthfulness, to knock the President down from his platform. She is willing therefore, to push the limits and take extreme measures, regardless of the lies she is telling about him.

Therefore don’t be disheartened when you see these developments unfold before your very eyes. Remember who it is that holds the higher authority over mankind and all that dwells upon the earth. Do not be persuaded by fear to measure what is happening all around with your natural eye. For what is seen on the surface of this election season does not depict what I am doing in the supernatural realm. So don’t give up or quit fighting just because tensions are rising, for this is indeed to be expected before a great move of My Spirit happens.

Then establish this idea in your hearts so that you aren’t taken aback by the turn of events in the coming days. For if you will keep your thoughts stayed upon the revelation that increased adversity is necessary for revival to come, then instead of feeling overwhelmed with fear, your heart can be at rest because you understand a greater good is being done on the earth.

Take note of this happening but don’t be drawn into the drama, for it is My will which shall supersede all of man’s plans and schemes. Stay the course and be determined in your hearts, for I have come to change this nation by reviving her people with the breath of My Spirit.

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21

(Received: 9/26/2020)

September 30, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Make Ready Your Homes

by Lori Anne Hale September 19, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

In the Scriptures, it says that man will come against his fellow man; that he is prone to easily turn on his brother if it gives him the advantage. Sadly, this tale is even found within My Body, for believers often turn on one another just to gain status, or feel as though they have the upper hand.

And so the Church today houses many brethren who are double-minded when it comes to the treatment of others, since quite a number of them still allow their flesh to remain dominant, which means that selfishness and pride are attitudes commonly exhibited within My children. So then those who are still holding on to these worldly thoughts are partnering with the wrong spirit, for where do the Scriptures teach that undercutting their fellow brethren to climb the ranks of church leadership is behavior I would endorse? No, within My Body there should never exist this kind of competitive atmosphere, for when the disciples disputed who would be the greatest among them, My answer pointed to humility and service. And when some focused on where they would be seated upon entering Heaven, either at My right or left hand, again I asserted the attitude of a believer in Christ is always set upon serving the Father, and others, as well.

Then the focus of believers in this current season should agree with this same charge of putting others first, since the days ahead shall indeed be filled with much turbulence and need. For in the weeks before the election, the flames of hatred, already present in this nation, shall erupt like a consuming blaze of anger, flowing across the land with extreme violence and unrest, similar to what is happening now but on a much broader scale, and those who are called “Christian” shall be found knowing greater persecution.

This is why it is important for believers to walk in unity now, so that in the days to come when their faith is challenged, none will be tempted to turn on their brethren, for very soon, none of the trivial matters the Church has focused on for the past few decades shall be of any concern to them. Though most believers have resumed their congregational meetings, some of these have not fully considered what will be happening to the overall Body of Christ once the rioting and looting overflows, spilling across the highways and byways of this nation. For while some are enjoying their Sunday worship services, angry mobs filled with protesters shall surely enter their buildings, breaking down the doors, seeking to disrupt their gatherings, and bent on destroying these properties with whatever means necessary. While quite a few church buildings shall be spared, some will not be so lucky, as podiums are smashed and sanctuaries are set aflame.

Those found in the midst of this chaos will grab their families and run for cover hoping to escape without suffering any bodily harm. However, because My own were persistent about meeting in their buildings, and were not interested in what I had to say on this matter, there shall be some of Mine who will be accosted, as this mob is set upon tearing apart the nation, counting those caught in their path as mere casualties of war.

Yet even with repeated words of warning, My children have not listened, for believers have been unable to let go of their weekly customs and the old way of being the Church. Therefore, destruction shall come. For if they had heeded these predictions, there would only have been minimal damage found to their buildings.

So what are My children to do when they find themselves facing persecution? Should they again persist, and defiantly stand against the mob as they did towards the government? Or is there a better approach to be had? Will My own listen this time, and follow My words of instruction?

Then hear Me: while the streets are burning and the nation turns in upon itself, My own should continue meeting, but as smaller groups inside their homes. This has been My plan all along for the Church during this season. But, since most crave the ambiance which larger meetings provide, very few truly considered My warning to be a real threat to them. Yet for a short time, while factions within the nation are battling amongst themselves, let My own settle on this smaller formation, and quietly meet with one another in a less conspicuous manner, where they can worship without fear of being attacked by the angry mob running through their communities.

Let those who are listening prepare now for what is about to unfold in this nation, for the violence and destruction being seen at this moment are nothing compared to what is soon to break out. Therefore, let those who are able be ready and willing to open their homes for this service of obedience to Me. Regardless of the size of their home, condo, or apartment, the need for fellowship and encouragement shall be great, which means My own will be challenged to serve each other by sharing what they have.

So then My own must stop to consider what is in the best interest of their fellow believers instead of considering their own comfort first. For this persecution shall drive My Church underground for a short season, which is why those who are able should be willing to provide a safe haven for believers in their neighborhoods and communities.

However, just because My Church has made herself a target by disobeying My will, this does not mean I have abandoned or left her to fend for herself. Let those who are discerning keep your eyes wide open, for the temperature of this smoldering blaze is about to heat up and bring severe damage, to not only this nation, but many churches as well.

Therefore, prepare your homes by establishing the spiritual atmosphere within your walls, setting up effectual barriers to prevent any dark forces which strive to bring division within the Church from entering. Then as you meet, let worship lead, without the pretense of trying to model after regular church services where the clock dictates the gathering and believers are hurried through worship and prayer just to meet a schedule. I want these moments of more intimate gatherings to flow in unison with My Spirit, where He guides the group to the place of My Presence through the gifts and anointing held by each one of those gathered. During this season of adversity, this is My focus for the Church, so that the fire burning inside her contains much more power than the flames devouring the nation.

Then understand where I am headed, and line yourselves up in accordance with My will. For surely the American Church shall be invaded by an angry mob. This is why most believers will have to choose to hold meetings as the early church did, long before buildings became the popular place for gathering. It is time for My children to be the Church once again, without the formal structures used to define her. For I desire to have as My habitation a people who long for My Presence, those who have cast off the old useless trappings of church buildings and administrative structures in exchange for a deeper more meaningful relationship with Me.

Make ready your homes, then, for the Church shall have no choice but to leave the building, and become once again the humble community of believers I began long ago at her infancy, when she was untainted by religiosity and performance.

“What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, lesson, revelation, tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.” 1 Corinthians 14:26

(Received: 9/15/2020)

September 19, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Catch The Wind

by Lori Anne Hale September 19, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The ‘sufficiency of Scripture’ is the argument used by believers who refuse to accept the operation of Holy Spirit in the Church today, for they want a relationship with Me that is tame; one that lets them maintain control of their life.

You see, when some say the Scriptures are enough and believers need nothing more, they have yet to become acquainted with Holy Spirit, or the power He exudes within those who invite His Presence into their midst. I did not send Him to simply illuminate the Word, but also to enliven the hearts of My children with the outpouring of His power within them.

Sadly, many believers (those who have accepted My Son as Savior) refuse to receive the gift of My Spirit, and though He comes to all at the moment of salvation, regrettably, His Presence is not evident in most. This is because certain doctrines which have infiltrated the Church claim that the works of Holy Spirit are outdated, and that He is no longer needed to dwell among the elect; setting Him aside like an unopened present, one that is put up on a closet shelf and forgotten.

As a result, those who have embraced these teachings are, frankly, incapable of walking in their full calling. It’s true that some may have discerned who I‘ve created them to be, but without Holy Spirit’s anointing flowing through their inner man, these will not produce the good fruit I had intended to be harvested by them.

Although many believers look solely to the Scriptures to gain revelation about how they should approach life, many have only gained a superficial knowledge of all that is held within these passages and letters. Without the in-depth discernment from Holy Spirit, they can’t possibly know My will for each situation encountered in their lives, for I have specific instructions to offer which can only be heard with the aid of Holy Spirit. Scripture alone won’t provide this deeper understanding which, in every circumstance, enables believers to be ‘overcomers’.

Then, what is to become of these believers when revival arises in this land? Will these automatically be partakers of the “new” He is ushering in?

Unfortunately, unless Holy Spirit is welcomed in, He won’t linger around. That was the case, as well, in past revivals, when most of those who held to this same type of doctrine (where the Scriptures are preeminent, and any workings of My Spirit are thought to be those of the devil) completely missed what I was doing. Those who today hold this line of doctrinal teaching shall also be passed over in this season of spiritual awakening. Although I would have all of My children caught in His refreshing wind, many won’t accept this movement as authentic, and therefore, shall flat out reject those affiliated with it.

Yet My heart is already rejoicing over those who shall be revived, for these shall be rewarded with the gift of knowing My Presence. So while some will be content to stay in a religious rut, a large multitude of believers shall enjoy a new level of freedom because abandonment shall overtake their hearts when My Spirit comes with His refreshing wind.

Then let My children, both near and far, open their hearts, for the season of revival has come at last. Spend your days, therefore, seeking My face in a position and stance of complete surrender. And though I have asked My chosen to wage an all-out assault upon the enemy, in the quieter moments, offer worship and praise, so that you are caught in His wind when it blows your direction.

View this season as significant, knowing it is important to cast off what is useless; for worship and spiritual warfare should consume your hearts over these next days.

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26

(Received: 9/1/2020)

September 19, 2020 0 comment

Empowerment

Mail-In Conflict

by Lori Anne Hale September 3, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

There is a growing concern, and rightly so, about the validity of election returns, specifically, those votes which have been cast by mail, since those politicians pushing this idea forward are not above adding to the count if it means they reinstate their power.

These leaders are seeking to subvert the voice of the people by using this underhanded scheme to invalidate many of the votes being cast. And though voter fraud has been a recurring issue in previous elections, this next political season will be overrun with deception. So while many already suspect that this will be the case, boxes of phony ballots heavily weighted to one side are just waiting to be added in with those that are legitimate, in hopes that the current Presidency is not extended past his first term in office.

However, this President is not one to back down from a fight and is ready to contest the results if it appears evident that the books have been cooked. He won’t stand for these types of underhanded dealings, and therefore, will not have a problem calling out the crooked behavior of his rivals. And because those who oppose him are not confident of winning, they have already started to delegitimize his possible victory by calling him a cheater.

But because those who label themselves as purveyors of accurate news are more interested in political activism, their reporting will be tainted to reflect their personal views about the President. These shall then continue to be a mechanism of strife in this nation, for their message is more about creating discord among Americans than it is about informing the population about what is happening in the country.

So when the results are contested and the recounting efforts drag on longer than expected, the anger already present in the atmosphere of this nation will climb to a new level, bringing a violent response from those who feel their side has fairly won. Then those on the left and those on the right shall come out swinging, for these believe that resorting to violence is the only way to resolve their differences. Just like a glass plate when it breaks in half, this nation shall snap in two, as if a giant rift is created among the populace, where friends and family alike are suddenly viewed as enemies simply because of their party affiliation.

Although some shall refer to this political battle as a “civil war”, there are outside forces who are already aiding this opposing party in their efforts to undermine the election, for some of this nation’s leaders have entered an unholy alliance, and are planning to supply more than funds to see that this treacherous plan to unseat the President is successful.

Then let My own heed this warning and take seriously these predictions, for this nation shall be embroiled in a conflict on her own soil, one that will be fought with more than heated exchanges on social media pages. But do not despair, for it is not the end of this democracy.

However, I knew these days were needed as a means to shake My children awake (those who belong to the Church in this nation). Yet because some of My own have fallen into a deep slumber, it would take a good jolt to finally get their attention. So the shaking shall come, because it is necessary to restore My Glory to the Church. Those who are already watchful and alert needn’t despair, for in the midst of this season I shall be their protection.

Instead of asking that these days be avoided, pray for Me to shorten the duration, so that the intensity shall be short-lived, and that I intervene quickly by putting an end to the physical battle. However, add to your petitions the requests for My will to be accomplished during this time, for these days, indeed, were reserved for revival to flow through My Church.

Then, take hold of today before it’s tomorrow by preparing your hearts for the coming conflict. Don’t be preoccupied with re-starting church services or lifting pandemic restrictions. Remember, the enemy is using these as a means for adding confusion to the atmosphere, for he has succeeded in getting many of My children to fight the battle on his terms. But with the election fast approaching, My own cannot afford to waste their efforts on these inconsequential battles, for the real war, the one being fought over this nation in the spiritual realm, is about to manifest in physical form with greater intensity.

So then pray that I come in like an adhesive to reunite this nation so that the divide no longer exists, and that the overwhelming presence of My Spirit covers this country, filling in every point of agitation to reinstate peace once again.

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” 1 Peter 5:10

(Received: 8/3/2020)

September 3, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Field Hands

by Lori Anne Hale September 2, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

Does a field hand have a say in his Master’s business? Does he make the decisions over the Master’s affairs, or, is this one merely a servant who obediently follows his Master’s instructions? If I say to My servant, “Here is the field you shall tend!”, wouldn’t this hired hand take the plow and start tilling that plot of land?

Yet most of those who have bowed in reverence to Me and professed their service to My Kingdom have yet to lift a finger, for these lazy servants would rather recline on their couches than actually lend a hand to My efforts. So, as a result, desolate fields lie scattered across this nation and the world, those so dry that even the weeds have dried up for lack of water. So while these field hands have reaped the benefits of belonging to My household, their gratitude for what was graciously given to them only goes so far. For when I sent My Overseer to nudge these out of their stupor, they have declined My repeated requests to make ready the land for a great harvest.

Then because these slothful workers have yet to incline their ear My direction and heed My call to man their plows, the enemy has come in like a squatter, encroaching upon land that does not belong to him. So now, instead of just turning the soil, these fields must first be cleared of enemy encampments: all those places where the devil and his demonic hordes have built up strongholds in this nation.

However, there are some hired hands, who, upon hearing My words of direction, picked up their tools, then went straight to work. And those fields they were charged with are primed to yield a superb crop, one which shall continue to propagate for many seasons to come. Those plots of land which have indeed been well cared for shall be teaming with new growth in the coming days, for some seeds planted long ago have started to sprout, and soon will be covered with many branches hosting fresh blooms. So when those assigned to reap come along, their bushels will be overflowing with the sweetest fruit, like ripe grapes plucked from a fine orchard that has been well managed.

However, it is not too late for those who have been idle to partake in the next wave of My Spirit as He washes over the nation. For He shall release upon this country an overflow of Heavenly waters designed to invigorate every field that has been readied and waiting for His arrival.

But who among these listless field hands will shake off their apathy, then roll up their sleeves and get to work? Who within My Church will pick up their plow and begin turning the soil?

What My own should understand is this: that a plot of land has been assigned to each one of them to tend while they are living here on the earth; whether it be in this nation or abroad, all have been tasked to sow, plant, or reap in specific areas of the world.

Yet this idea has been lost on most, for serving in church is about the extent of their effort, and for many, not even that, as somewhere along the way this teaching was diluted so that Christian service became solely focused on the running of weekly congregational gatherings. So then the tending of fields was abandoned, and in its place, believers help with the duties of their local Body. This is why so much ground in America looks like a barren wasteland, for those who should have been caring for these fields simply haven’t recognized the responsibility I have given to them, and therefore, think it’s actually someone else’s assignment to tend to the spiritual and physical needs of their communities.

Then this proves the saying is true that says, “the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few”; for this statement does not apply to ministering in your churches, since it is outside these walls where the fields lie waiting to be harvested. Yet too much attention has been set on the running of these assemblies, and not enough care has been shown to what is happening in their surrounding communities.

So then stop saying to yourselves, ”I must get back to church!”. Instead, look around at your neighborhoods and local communities, for this is the field I have asked you to tend. Then cast off your old way of thinking about what it means to be the Church, for she was never meant to be housed only in buildings.

Did My Son or his disciples fund building projects to contain My Body? No! Because both He and his followers knew they were sent forth to share the Truth with whomever they encountered, while at the same time were devoted to feeding the hungry, healing the sick, and setting the oppressed free from bondage. This same call has been given to each generation of believers, even those who today claim to be “Christian”.

Therefore, don’t sit back on your haunches, wondering which field you have been given to tend. Step outside your front door and behold your plot of ground, the one you are meant to till. Don’t delay any longer, for the time of preparation is upon you. Begin watering the ground with your worship, and turn the soil with your prayers, so that when the opportunity comes to plant seeds, the hardened hearts of those in your communities will be ready to receive the Gospel of Truth.

“And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:35-38

(Received: 8/4/2020)

September 2, 2020 0 comment

Encouragement

The Winnowing Wind

by Lori Anne Hale August 28, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The winter frost and springtime flowers have faded away, for this nation has fully entered the season of searing heat and scorched fields.

Summer was sent with its extreme temperatures to melt away anything leftover from the last seasons planting: those old stalks which shall no longer produce any new growth. A time of winnowing is indeed upon this nation, for My hand has come to separate the chaff from the wheat, and those who do not put their trust in Me shall surely feel the intensity of this hour. Although all who dwell in this land are now found on the threshing floor, those who have remained faithful to Me shall be caught up in the wind of My Spirit when He blows away all that is useless, and breathes in the new life I have ordained for this generation. For the separating force of this strong wind is not meant to cause harm, but to usher in the much-needed change to My Church.

And so as these billowing gusts increase intensity, where more unrest is seen and felt throughout America, those believers who dwell in this country should not be alarmed or filled with fear, for this kind of commotion is to be expected just before a great harvest. Don’t be surprised, then, when the flames of adversity increase, for this outside pressure is necessary to My threshing process so that the corruptible thoughts and ideas found in the Church are consumed, leaving only that which is incorruptible.

However, many believers who are allowing their eyes to rest on the turmoil filling their streets must understand that this chaos is just the proof that I am about to do something amazing, not only in their nation, but in the Church, as well. Then indeed this should be good news to their ears, and cause peace to fill their hearts, for I have chosen this generation of believers to take part in the miraculous work I have planned for this nation and the world.

The realization of this seasonal change should significantly alter how My children spend their days, for the trivial issues in their lives must no longer hold so much importance. Instead, it is their relationship with Me that should be given their utmost attention. If not, when the wind of My Spirit blows their direction, these distracted children won’t be ready to receive Him, for they shall be caught holding onto the chaff: those old tired ideas of the past.

You see, because the new I am doing spans the entire Church, it is therefore time to burn up the former way of functioning as My Body. Although some may think these are the ‘final days’, and so are looking for Christ’s return, they do not comprehend that the fires now burning in My fields were set for them, hoping to cause a revival to rise up within their souls. And since the seedbeds of idolatry have dwelt in My Body far too long, I have determined, therefore, that this is the proper season for those perversions of the Truth to be burnt up. I no longer want My children encumbered with these lies; in particular are those areas among the elect where worldliness has been accepted by distorting the definition of grace to mean “tolerance” for sinful behavior and crude talk, which, sadly, have become common practices as a part of the popular culture in the Church.

Somewhere along the line believers have misunderstood that spiritual liberty implies freedom to continue to embrace worldliness simply because they were covered under the “new covenant”. Though it is true that they are forgiven of every transgression, yet to live as Christ, one must cast off these fleshly inclinations and embrace the path of higher existence, where My own earnestly pursue being molded and shaped in His image.

Therefore, the wind of My Spirit is blowing, and the flames of adversity are burning, which create the perfect conditions for a mighty spiritual awakening to overtake the Church; where My people are asked to surrender their former ideas of living as believers, and exchange these shallow notions for a broader understanding of belief in Me.

Though the Church is crying out for revival to come, they don’t seem to understand that it has already begun. But because they have misconstrued how this shall look, they were not prepared when the flames of adversity came to burn up the chaff which they themselves hold, for many believers are hanging on tightly to the unprofitable ways of the past. This is why I shall increase the intensity of these flames, for as I raise the heat, quite a bit more of the corruptible shall burn off.

“Let the chaff burn and stop trying to snuff out its flame!”, for the climate in this nation is now just right for the winds of revival to sweep across the land. So just as a farmer allows the fires of a controlled burn to cover his fields, knowing that this process of cleansing deposits nutrients into the ground, and thereby produces a richer soil in the earth, I have seen that a controlled burn is needed in the spiritual ground of the Church, for her fields are unable to support the Great Harvest I have promised.

Therefore, let the chaff burn, let it be consumed, for this former manner of being the Church cannot sustain what I am doing now within her midst.

“His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” Matthew 3:12

(Received: 8/27/2020)

August 28, 2020 0 comment

Hope

No Longer Golden

by Lori Anne Hale August 25, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

While other states are beginning to reopen, the ‘Golden State’ shall remain shut down a bit longer, for the Governor has had a vendetta against the current president, and is using this virus as a way to unseat him from office; for there are those who dwell in Washington that are willing to destroy the lives of many citizens if it means preventing his re-election. So then those who are suffering and on the brink of losing everything are just counted as losses in the political game being played.

Yet, this governor shall overplay his hand by staying fixed to this strategy, and he shall see his undoing because it will by his own hand when the state he presides over winds up bankrupt. It is then that he will have to seek aid from the president he tried to ruin in order to see this state out of the mess he has made.

Those who live in the ‘Golden State’ should not expect to hear the words, “California is fully open!”, any time soon, for part of the plan to block the current president’s campaign has to do with the overall economics of the country. And because the ‘Golden State’ plays a larger role in the financial health of the whole nation, to drag out it’s reopening is expected to have a negative effect on the country. However, this governor and his fellow conspirators have miscalculated what their decision will actually do to California; for there are unforeseen circumstances coming to the ‘Golden State’ that were not factored into the plan to overturn the Presidency. For how can anyone know when a natural disaster will strike? Who can predict when a large earthquake will hit and cause immense damage to parts of this state? Or who can determine when or where a wildfire will break out and spread across several counties?

But because this governor is so focused on his mission to prevent the President’s re-election, he has not really considered these scenarios as anything to be concerned about right now. So then, when the unexpected happens and he taxes the finances of this people even further, there will be no stopping the bottom from falling out of its economy. Then the ‘Golden State’ shall see ruin like never before as a large percentage of the population is hit with devastating blows to their lives. Some shall not only lose their business, but when these natural disasters roll throughout the land, these shall know even more hardship by the loss of homes and property.

Yet, because this governor has already overextended his budget and has this state sitting in the red, when these unexpected disasters develop, he will have no choice but to declare this state ‘bankrupt’. And so those who live in this ‘Golden State’ shall know intense suffering, for the current situation shall get worse before it gets better, causing many to seek greener pastures in other parts of the country. Although those who remain will attempt to rebuild this once gleaming state, their efforts won’t be able to produce the same beauty this region once knew.

Then surely the dog days of summer shall feel much longer because life in this state shall become, for some, almost unbearable, due to the lingering shutdown and the added pressure of a few natural disasters. So, like a pot that has begun to boil if the flame is turned too high, the water will erupt and cause the lid to pop off. And so it shall be among the population in this state, for many will rise up in frustration against this governor and seek to have him removed from office. However, even if a replacement stepped in, it would be too late to stop disaster from coming.

Then, what hope do those hold who dwell in this now tarnished state? For if their immediate future is bleak, where can they look for consolation and aid? Where can they turn to find some form of rescue? When a state becomes insolvent, and its people have very little of value, what is the remedy for their plight? Who can turn to the government for a handout when there is nothing left in its coffers?

Therefore, within this season of adversity, and especially for those who reside in this now tarnished state, it is a crucial time for My Church to willingly lend more than a hand to their neighbors because the need around them will be great. This will not be a time to pull back away from their communities, but should be seen as an opportunity to flood their neighborhoods with kindness and generosity so that many are the lives drawn to salvation. And though these days are indeed just ahead, let My own stand ever ready to offer up whatever is needed to the one who is hurting, so that through these generous acts, others might learn about who I am.

My own should not be alarmed by these predictions, for even if they were negatively affected during this season, My hand of goodness would still have ample supply to provide for not only their needs, but also have more than enough so that they, too, can share with those found in want. This means that personal hardship should not be counted as a legitimate reason for My children to stop giving, for I am the One who supplies for them. None should resist My Spirit when He urges them to display My love by sacrificially giving to their neighbors, for it has been said that “in the world, you shall have many troubles”. This statement is true, for every generation experiences times of adversity, but, nonetheless, an open-handed posture is what I expect from every believer.

Therefore, when I ask to liberally give, these should release what they are holding without the fear of tomorrow because each of My own already knows that I will take care of every one of their needs, and so sacrificing out of obedience should never be in question. When I encourage My own to release a blessing unto another, they are expected to step out in faith and give without hesitation, or any thoughts for their own life.

The days ahead shall present many challenges with tribulation all around, but if My own will continue to trust Me, then when trying circumstances abound, they shall not be troubled within, nor perplexed by what they see. For those who have put their heart to rest in Me are always found settled in peace, even though around them is nothing but one disaster after another.

To those of My own who dwell in this now tarnished state, and who live in this region of America, remember that regardless of what happens to California, you are not without hope, for you are safely cradled in the arms of your Father, who can easily sustain your lives with an endless supply of provision. Be encouraged this day, and walk into the days ahead without worry, for when the ways of man cause great hardship, these seasons provide opportunities for Me to show up on the scene and bring about marvelous results.

Then to My children: let your hearts be filled with eager anticipation as you await the move of My hand. For very soon My Church in this now tarnished state will have their faith tested in ways that many have never experienced before; where I will ask them to step into areas of sacrifice that are meant to bring the further surrender of their inner man. Continue to pray for your governor and the people who live in your state, that their hearts are ready to receive the Good News. Also, as you wait upon Me, I will strengthen you to walk through the days ahead, for it is the power of My Spirit which empowers My children to both will and to act in alignment with My good and perfect will, even in a season of greater unrest.

But what of this state that is now tarnished and its people; will they ever know prosperity again? What shall this land do, which once boasted of bountiful opportunities for success, in order to retrieve all the promised futures that were lost during this harsh season? Can these dreams be revived, or are they lost forever?

Then for hope to once again shine within this now tarnished state, a team of re-builders will be required, comprised of well-bodied individuals whom I have selected and called to this task: those from My Kingdom who call this tarnished state home and were purposefully established in their communities to help with this revitalization project. For the lives of those hit with devastation will not only need words of encouragement and sound counsel, but will also need the financial support of My children whom I have blessed with wealth to be used to invest in the people of this region.

However, they are not to direct donations towards charitable foundations which claim to do My work, but these of My own are to dig their hands into the soil of their own communities and actually help the specific individuals I will show them so that they may lay hold of their dreams; the future that appeared to be lost. Yet even those of My own who hold an “adequate” supply in their hands are expected to work alongside their wealthier brethren in this effort, for it is not the amount in a person’s hands that inhibits My ability to move, but only the reluctance in their heart to trust Me by giving generously.

So now, no one is mistaken about who is called to be a part of this work. Know that each of My own who dwell in this tarnished state shall be asked to participate in some form or another, with a few taking on larger roles than the others. Whether or not I have specifically asked them, none should refuse to offer assistance to anyone, for the attitude of kindness is already laid out in the Scriptures, and therefore, none can say they were unaware of My expectations of how they are to live while in this world.

Although it will take financial backing to get this now tarnished state back up and running at full speed, the bigger investment to be made is in the lives of ordinary people, and not with monetary funds alone, as I desire to establish the fullness of My presence in the atmosphere over this state, where this corner of the country is to be known as an ‘altar’: the place where My presence dwells.

Then to My own who reside in this now tarnished state, don’t mistake these quieter days as a sign of how the rest of this shutdown shall go. For a storm is brewing at the center of your state capital that shall affect every square inch of the land within its borders. And just as those who are wise prepare for a hurricane before it hits land, My own should be ready for these days to come.

However, it is not a physical preparedness that will see them through this season, but it is the strengthening of their inner man that is the key to addressing the storm that is coming. Consider this a word of warning but don’t rush off to batten down the hatches, for it is your faith in Me that will put you firmly in place when the gusting winds come bellowing across this region. So take the time now to gird yourself up in Me, for those who have already developed this inner fortitude won’t be knocked over when the ground begins rumbling underneath their feet, as they have learned to abide in My presence and shall not be moved from their peaceful inner stance.

Then let these days of relative calm be used to condition your muscles of faith, where you practice trusting Me now by taking steps which challenge your belief in Me as your provider; letting your heart be aware of My Spirit’s prompting, for He was sent to help you along in your development. When you feel the pull to release what you have into the hands of another, do not hesitate to act in accordance with what your spirit has witnessed to be true, for these smaller tests are training you for the bigger exam that is right in front of you.

Don’t despise these days, but relish this season you have entered and count yourself as blessed, for no other generation of believers will witness what I am about to do amongst My Church. For this revival shall be nothing like those from the past because I am ready to call forth a large regiment of My army, whose testimony of faith will affect the generations to come. You shall be a part of building a legacy of belief that extends well beyond several centuries, but will only be brought forth in its fullness by those who are believers now.

Then cast off the shallow mindset brought on by your current discomfort, as something magnificent is unfolding before you which can, in reality, only be appreciated by those who have begun to mature in Me. Let those who have reached this higher position of understanding safeguard the way for those who shall come after them by building a stronger wall now, one that is meant to guard My legacy for future generations.

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23

(Received: 5/18/2020)

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