Transformation

The Discomfort Of Transformation

by Lori Anne Hale March 15, 2022

written by Lori Anne Hale

Those who live by the sword must also die by the sword, surrendering their hearts to the edge of its sharply honed blade. For those who choose to remain in this humble posture shall surely receive the ‘crown of life’.

Then it is to live as Christ that these desire above all else, thereby seeking to exemplify Him in all of their ways. As if on a quest for hidden treasure, they earnestly pursue His thoughts on every matter, choosing to dwell upon this elevated plain of divine thinking.

Therefore, to say “I follow Christ”, should denote a life that embodies His nature, where the flesh is subdued and every vain imagining is constrained. For those who are His true disciples will be of His same mind, ready to sacrifice themselves in obedience to the Father’s will, thus allowing the fine steel of His sword to cut away what is dead and corrupted: those unprofitable attitudes, ideas, and thoughts found lingering from their former self.

And so, to attain His lifestyle of servitude means traveling down a road marked with difficulty and pain, for even He, the only true Son, was not spared the agony of suffering, even to the point of death; and yet, knowing that cruelty and torture awaited Him, He still chose the more difficult path of obedience: that thoroughfare of self-denial which leads straight to the Father’s heart.

Then, since He was, and is, the living embodiment of the Godhead, it is Jesus the Christ, the Logos, who is the broadsword to which every believer must yield their lives, as it is only in Him that any of God’s children are made complete. For within Him dwells the fullness of ‘divine revelation’, as all that was and is centers upon Him, and therefore, He is the single standard to which the whole of humanity shall be judged.

Yet the furtherance of this transformative process is only found in those who willingly submit to the deeper cuts of His blade, in those innermost places of the soul where hidden sin is exposed, and where motives filled with selfish intent still persist. Although some may think they are fully purged of their sinfulness because of salvation, these have yet to truly understand what it is to undergo sanctification, and, as such, still partner with iniquitous habits and thinking that keep them bound in a perpetual state of spiritual immaturity.

However, in those who have already experienced the benefit of “submission”, the characteristics of Christ are clearly visible. For when the edge of His blade was pressed against the remnants of decaying flesh, these did not resist but underwent the pain of renewal where any leftover ‘old man’ behavior was exchanged for the new: those attitudes and thoughts that conform to the image of their Savior. Therefore, none of My Beloved, should regard the discomfort of transformation with disdain, but instead should eagerly undergo its rigors so as to quickly rid themselves of every hindrance that prevents them from becoming a fuller reflection of Christ.

So then, when the sword of Truth does its work and brings internal conviction, repent, My children, and relinquish unto Me what was hidden. For it is only by continually dying to yourselves that you can truly live.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to the dividing of soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” -Hebrews 4:12-13

(Received: 1/29/2022)

March 15, 2022 0 comment

Insight

Out With The Old

by Lori Anne Hale September 8, 2021

written by Lori Anne Hale

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The trumpet has sounded declaring the beginning of a new year, and while societal upheaval will continue around the globe, in the midst of the turmoil I shall build My house, increasing not only its width but also its depth by breaking through the shallow foundation that was laid in the recent decades.

Then to see the breadth broadened with more than flimsy walls, a pure Gospel must once again be preached, since for too long what has been presented from many pulpits is a diluted version of the Truth, resulting in a generation of believers that are still clinging to the ways of this world, thus very little depth can be found amongst them. So because the majority in My Body is content to remain in this state, and in order to see the next building phase is completed properly, those haphazardly placed interior walls (which are vapid doctrines embraced as being Scripturally sound) shall be torn down, for the new depth of revelation I am about to usher in cannot be grasped by the spiritually immature.

And so I am declaring, “Out with the old and in with the new!”, which means My children should be prepared for this renovation process to begin, as I am not content with the condition of the Church as she now exists. Then surely the faith of many shall be challenged as this revelatory shift emerges, for it shall cause a reconsideration of their beliefs about Me and what it actually means to be a child of the Most High King.

Then just as it is with any remodeling project, these areas within the structure of My Church that are unstable must be addressed, so that when the new framework is added, the overall building will be sound and able to endure the future tribulation that is sure to come. For if My Son was despised and rejected by the world, so, too, shall it be for those who follow after Him.

Therefore the current Church is no exception, which means trying days lie ahead, for a provoking spirit has been unleashed upon the nations of the earth, sent to incite evil uprisings to come against believers, causing persecution to rise in communities that had before not known violent attacks. Yet to endure this level of demonic oppression requires unshakeable faith, which can only be known by those who have developed an intimate relationship with Me, where the world and its trappings have been discarded in exchange for a life lived in pursuit of My Presence. For any that choose this path know a greater reward lies on the other side of this temporal realm, and so won’t be easily intimidated to deny Christ as their Savior.

Then let it be understood by My own that the shaking which is about to hit the Church is not to bring them harm, but is the vehicle I have chosen to wake up My children from their stupor. For if left to themselves, very few would give up their comfortable existence in order to experience a deeper walk of faith.

So as this new year is ushered in, know that a major shift is about to happen within My Body, one that will ultimately affect the flow within the operational gatherings of the institutional church. Yet do not fret when these more difficult days arrive, but instead turn to Me and be at peace, for I am working through the struggle to build and strengthen My overall house, readying it for a broad expansion.

“You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s Kingdom. Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down, or throw you out, or speak lies about you to discredit Me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.” -Matthew 5:10-12 (MSG)

(Received: 9/6/2021)

September 8, 2021 0 comment

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The Bride

by Lori Anne Hale January 10, 2021

written by Lori Anne Hale

Behold, I am making all things new, for this generation of the Bride is now being prepared to receive a great harvest, for indeed the latter rains shall fall upon this land turning her barren wastelands, those vacant furrows thought to be of no value, into rows teaming with new life.

Yet in her present state, the wife of the Lamb is not properly dressed for the occasion, for she has traded in her noble robes and is now wearing the garments of paupers, hoping to appear more like the world she was sent to save. Then let her remember the high price I paid to have her as Mine. Although this cost to Me was significant, I readily agreed to these terms, for I longed to be with My Beloved.

So while she has entered a marriage covenant with the King, My Bride is still seen parading the streets in tattered clothing, those unbefitting someone of her station; for she now hails from a higher realm, one known for its riches and splendor. Then this season was given to the Church for her benefit, where she could exchange these old thread barren rags for fresh new garments, those beautiful gowns only worn by the virtuous.

Therefore, do not let My Bride resist the change I am doing in her midst, but instead let her embrace this season with joyful anticipation for the One who loves her has come bearing the garments of restoration, eager to pour out the fragrant oil of renewal upon her head.

How blessed then is she, for the King of glory has come to lavish upon her the gift of reformation so that she can stand in her rightful place as My Bride in this nation.

“He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:5

(Received: 1/10/2021)

January 10, 2021 0 comment

Encouragement

Walk Of Trust

by Lori Anne Hale January 6, 2021

written by Lori Anne Hale

An eclipse is an occasion when the light of the sun is blocked from view; when it hides behind the moon so that its glow is obscured for a time, where those who have grown accustomed to its radiance shining about them go through a brief period of dimmed light because their view of its presence has been inhibited.

Though the sun is still there beaming ever so brightly, its visibility and the warmth of its rays cannot be experienced in those moments. To the observant, there has been a definite change noted in their surroundings, as the usual flow of light which fills their days has been interrupted by a gray shade. And so, a sensation of separation is felt in that instant when what is known and familiar is eclipsed behind the moon. Yet, the earth must still keep moving on its axis and trust that the sun will reappear, for built into its natural rotational process there are occasions when the earth continues orbiting without the full view of the sun’s presence, where the usual pattern is being interrupted.

Just like this celestial event, there are moments and seasons in the lives of believers where I intentionally inhibit My presence from being felt, purposefully pulling back any internal confirmation or illumination, switching off that usual sensation known in their spirit that tells them it is I who has spoken in their ear. So then they are left to stand on faith and must trust that they have heard Me. This isn’t intended to harm them, and certainly isn’t permanent. For when I feel they are ready, I will turn this inner expression of My presence back on, generating a new flow in our relationship, as well as in their anointing.

When one of My own walks through this season where they notice a shift in their being and sense that something between us has changed, know then, that this season is about “spiritual development”: where they are learning to operate on faith alone. It is not a punishment because I am upset with them over something they have done, but is in all reality just a normal part of the lives of My children. So just as the sun is obscured in those moments of an eclipse, once it reappears, its blaze is that much brighter, so much so, that the one watching must shield their eyes from its intensity.

Although, when they walk through this season, many of My children use the term “dry” to describe the feelings it produces. The truth is that I am still ever-present in their lives. They are just experiencing the “walk of trust”, where they must believe that what they heard is truly Me, and then step out into what I am asking without any extra confirmation; where I do not give a single ‘fleece’ for a sign, and they can only act upon the “word” heard in their inner man. Since this part of our journey is more intense, a ‘dimness’ of uncertainty obscures the way, because the normal internal cues they were accustomed to using as signs to guide their path have been abated.

Those who have entered this time should know that it is greater trust I am developing; where they are being taught to rely on their faith to lead them, similar to a solar eclipse, where the moon is the main point of focus for a time. However, the outline of the sun can still be seen behind it, letting the observant know it is still there, and that soon it will move back into full view. Yet, because transformation is always My goal, our journey together will lead My children through to these points where I appear to be eclipsed; this is simply the means I use to deepen their trust in Me.

But My children should not be filled with dread when they find themselves in this season, for the testing of their faith develops spiritual maturity, progressing their understanding of My Kingdom principles until they no longer need to be spoon-fed like an infant Therefore, when I move a believer into the “walk of trust”, and if they continue to be attentive, then what they learn will only serve to strengthen our relationship, developing greater insight about what it means to live as one of My children here on earth.

For though this season is meant to feel uncomfortable, it is also a time where perseverance is honed, where the one who is being challenged presses on, even if their heart carries some doubt. For those willing to push forward, whether or not what I am asking makes any sense, must know at some point, My presence will move back into full view. So then these should rest with expectant hearts, excited for that time to come when the sensation of My presence washes over them again.

Then, a natural eclipse is the perfect analogy to describe this type of season in the spiritual sense. The earth in its orbit to represents any child from My Kingdom who is being challenged with the “walk of trust”, and the moon is a picture of the faith they carry (something established that they turn to for guidance and hope), for it reflects the light of the sun, and so is ever-present even in their darkest hours. However, the sun stands alone as the picture of Me, as the center of all that exists. For everything in this universe revolves around it and is sustained by its glorious glow and gravitational hold.

So if My children are discerning, what they will see in this description is how the “walk of trust” flows. Although, I will never abandon any who belong to Me, there are moments when it may feel as though I have walked away. What those who are experiencing this spiritual shift need to know, is that I am still right beside them, just as I have always been; they have just reached a place in their growth where I have seen it is time they learn the weightier matters of My Kingdom. In order to mature, these will need to develop greater trust and gain deeper insight, like those who are considered as having Godly wisdom: those who, as well, had to travel this “walk of trust”.

But again, this process is not a rebuke, but about moving them forward so they can learn how to exercise their faith in greater levels and experience Me in new ways. For isn’t it true that unless muscles in a body are used, there isn’t the strength to do certain tasks: those that need some “elbow grease” to get the job done? It is the same with a believer’s faith. This is why I provide opportunities to exercise this spiritual muscle, for, without use, this child will remain weak. So then, I have structured our journey together so that, at certain points along the way, My children must use trust in Me to navigate their way.

So instead of viewing these seasons as “dry” (which carries a negative connotation), why not change your perspective to a more positive stance, where you see these days as useful for “healthy growth”? Once you have walked through this process of strengthening your faith, together we will have established greater trust in Me. Then, when harder challenges show up in your life, you will be able to stay standing because the powers of your spiritual legs will have greatly increased after having traveled this “walk of trust”.

Then to the ones who find themselves in this position, where your relationship with Me has undergone a noticeable shift because our usual interactions have changed, causing you to feel somewhat out of sorts, do not fret, I have not left. However, right now, it is My desire that you learn to rely more on your faith by becoming less dependent on any internal signs or sensations as your spiritual barometer to keep you on the right track. With this usual unctioning out of the way, when I may prompt you to give financially, or maybe even share a word prophetically with a stranger, the only thing you will have to rely on is what you have heard, thereby requiring you to step out in faith without the assurance of these signals to aid you, as this is all a part of My “walk of trust”.

Therefore, keep going and don’t stop! What you will gain as we continue forward is not only a new understanding of how to operate in your faith, but without even realizing it, you will learn to discern My voice out of all the others around. So then, see this “walk of trust” as a benefit. For what it will develop in you will only make you stronger in belief and a more effective warrior for My kingdom. So then, keep walking on!

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8

(Received: 9/11/2019)

January 6, 2021 0 comment

Insight

Breaking The Herd Mentality

by Lori Anne Hale December 15, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

It is time for the herd mentality that exists within My flock to be broken, for I did not call the Church to resemble cookie-cutter cutouts of itself, where each assembly has the same flow and appearance (though with slight variations).

Yet, if one were to visit a few different congregations, what he would encounter are bodies which claim to be unique, but actually operate in the same model as the rest, where services are moderated to fit into a set schedule, beginning and ending at specified times so that attendees don’t become disgruntled by meetings which are too long for their liking. And though there are midweek gatherings designed to foster a sense of community within the flock, these are usually ‘discussion groups’ who gather to review the pastor’s latest sermon, again set to a specific time frame and format.

This is not the depiction illustrated in Scripture of how the Church is supposed to look or behave when they gather together. Early believers were not bound to the clock, and all were encouraged to participate when they met. It wasn’t only a few who were showcased out in front or elevated on platforms, each believer was valued as a necessary part of My Body.

Sadly, the current structure of the Church barely resembles what once existed at her inception, for the model most believers have experienced was established by those who were the more religious: those who were responsible for defining roles amongst the faithful. And so division was made, a separation between the clergy and the laity, which to this day is embraced as the correct hierarchical order for My Church. So now, instead of using raised pulpits which looked down on parishioners, pastors today are propped up on stages, so that the whole building knows that he is the main attraction of the service. And in return, those who come to hear the pastor speak have become nothing more than an audience whose only role is to listen while the preacher delivers his message.

Though some congregations may be a bit more demonstrative in their expressions of worship, and who openly welcome My Spirit, this is on a conditional basis, where He’s constrained and not allowed to freely flow as I would wish for My children: those who were created to move in unison with Him.

So like a giant hammer designed to break apart concrete, My hand has come upon the Church to smash this old perception which most believers hold as members of the Body of Christ. But to change this mindset, a little disruption was necessary, for I had to pull them out of what they considered ‘Scriptural’, in order to show them what My will has been all along.

However, while some will readily embrace this redefinition of the Church, many will fight against this change, for these are happy to keep with the status quo. Because of their unwillingness to yield, a congregational representation of My Body will still be found in this nation where, sadly, those who do not want the greater anointing which came during the pandemic will reside. And so, though quite a few of these are saved, they are uncomfortable with stepping into the deeper spiritual life I created for every believer.

Yet right now, in this season, I have come to pour out My Spirit on those who are willing, those who long for a walk that is distinct because it is flush with His breath moving through their inner man; and so revival has come to these, for they stood ready for His arrival. Therefore, since these have anticipated that a mighty move of My Spirit was coming to this land, and their hearts were eager to meet Him when He came, He rested upon their households because they made room for Him to visit.

So then rouse from your slumber all you who are sleeping, for My Spirit is on the move and He is seeking those who will avail their hearts to Me. Therefore, surrender your hearts once again on My altar, and while there, lay aside the old notions of how to function as the Church, for I have come to do a “new thing”, meaning the former way of operating as My Body will not work, for it will not bring forth what I am doing now.

Then cast off this old wineskin, for it does not have the capacity to contain the fresh wine I am about to pour out upon My children, those who have already begun preparing for this outpouring to come.

“Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:20-22

(Received: 8/14/2020)

December 15, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Waiting

by Lori Anne Hale December 8, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

There are many of My children that are searching for a word from Me, who are longing to hear My voice utter words in their direction, but few will put in the time it takes to enter into My presence. For “instant” is now the way of society, where everything is obtained quickly, and people as a whole have grown more impatient. This need for “instant” has infiltrated My body and caused some of My chosen to become unsatisfied with My process for growth. Oftentimes I will ask My children to wait and will put off giving them an answer to the subjects on the top of their list of what they wish to discuss.

This is not to be mean, nor is it about fooling them. When I decline to discuss a matter that is important to them, it is because I am more focused on transformation: of building greater faith within them. Yet, so many will take My silence as a green light to run ahead: to take the situation into their own hands and figure out the solution. But these have misread My signals, for unless they have been given instructions to proceed, then none of My children should advance or take measures to move on.

For if it’s true that My goal is “relationship”, then looking to Me and waiting for My answer should be the normal operating procedure of My chosen, where they are pleased to lay their needs in My hands and then wait for Me to answer. However, the enemy has filled the atmosphere around this land with a sense of urgency, so that an agitation is felt when there is any form of delay present. As a result, the populace at large is affected with a certain level of impatience, so that frustration can be seen in various forms within society. Since few see the benefits of waiting, or of having their answers delayed, they don’t see these times as opportunities for inner development, where a greater trust in Me is established.

Many will partner with “impulsive”, using his suggestions to guide their life, mistaking My silence on a matter to mean agreement, and Me being just fine with whatever decision they choose. But these miss both the point and reason for My holding back. For I do have an opinion on most, if not all, of their issues and dreams. Yet, many of My children have become confused by My quiet approach, and instead believe the enemy when he tells them it’s their fault that they weren’t paying attention, having missed My instructions, and so now they must act in order to set their life back on the right track. This thought leads them to make reactionary choices while trying to resolve their own struggles, or even to run ahead hoping, by force of their will, to cause My promises to happen.

But who can create this divine destiny on their own?

Little by little I reveal My plans to My children, intentionally leaving out certain parts so that turning to Me is required if they want to proceed on the path I designed. Yet, what many often forget is that not only have I laid out the steps for arriving at these promises, but each of these actions are encased in My perfect timing, so that sometimes waiting is not only needed, but is necessary. However, this waiting isn’t just about staying in alignment with My future plans. This waiting is about producing! For in this space of what seems like a delay, comes the opportunity to practice patience; to work out this virtue that they carry within their being, strengthening it like a muscle so that when the weightier matters of life ensue, they will be able to persevere.

So then none should be put off when I ask them to wait, and should know that My silence is their cue to remain still, holding themselves in place until I give the word to step out. For many believe that suffering, in any form, is not included in My plan, and that the struggles they endure are as much a surprise to Me as they are to them. Yet, these must remember that if I am working all things out for their good, then they must walk through a struggle or two and face some pretty big challenges. So instead of running around trying to resolve the problem on their own, it is to Me that these must look. And if I am saying to wait, then, right now, this is their answer.

Until these have heard or received confirmation of My direction, then My children should not step over the threshold of patience by taking action. Though the term “waiting” is heard and sung in My body, very few actually do this. For there is an idea that has been promoted that waiting on Me doesn’t actually mean to stop and consider what I am saying. But in fact, it does mean to do just that. For when My children seek to bind themselves to My perfect will (attaching themselves to My presence so that their hearts and minds are in constant communion with My Spirit), then they will not struggle with knowing and following My instructions.

Some would like to dismiss this notion of waiting because they have decided the permission I have granted means to run without stopping; that when something gets in their way and halts their progress, that simply finding a way around is what they should do. For then it becomes about succeeding and making their own dreams come true. But it’s these, then, who don’t stop and consider that it might be My hand of direction that is preventing them from proceeding. These have forgotten their first love, and that a relationship with Me should be their focus, spending quiet moments in My presence without bringing up their list of wishes.

Although I do care about every desire and concern they hold, dealing only with their issues is not all I want between us. For though I am the best at problem solving, there is more I long for in our partnership than just providing answers for them. Just as in the natural realm of things, when there is a kinship between two people, enjoined in a mutual understanding of caring, time is spent listening to what the other has to say; not just hearing the others words, but actually being respectful and attentive by paying close attention to the deeper thoughts being conveyed. For a real relationship is built, and intimacy grows when there is this shared longing for the others company, and not just superficial lip service, thinking the “other” might be useful to have around for future plans, or in case of an emergency, or as one who can help fix their problems. Something forced or manufactured is not what I am after.

So then, what My children must realize is this: that My intentions for their lives are always to bring about transformation, and never to do them any harm. Yet because I hold so much love for them, I cannot leave them in this state of less than perfect. As a result, I will challenge them in ways that are meant to generate growth inside, then release them into a new level of faith by increasing their understanding of how to operate in this gift.

Therefore, “waiting” is the prescribed method I use, and something I ask all of My children to do. For though the light may be green with permission, there are times when it unexpectedly switches to red. Because I alone know the full path ahead, and since My children cannot ascertain what is coming down the road, then waiting to proceed is My recommended course of action. For it is always best that they wait and simply trust Me.

“But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.” Micah 7:7

(Received: 8/24/2019)

December 8, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Mentor Or Taskmaster?

by Lori Anne Hale October 29, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

Many believe Me to be a harsh teacher and My course of study to be rigorous at best. Because of this misunderstanding about My approach, only a small portion of believers (those who were meant to also be My pupils) are willing to take My education process seriously.

So while some have developed a passion for learning My ways, most are satisfied with simply having passed the entrance exam, and, as such, don’t move beyond the basic understanding of faith, which they received at the moment of salvation. And while they’ve been given plenty of opportunities for spiritual growth, these uncooperative students are content to remain at the same level of comprehension as they held when we were first introduced.

This may be, in part, due to the false impression some of these students carry about My intentions. They still think of Me as a strict taskmaster, one who is only interested in ‘proving himself right’ about man’s ‘incompetency’. And so, because of this misperception, these hold an unhealthy view of Me within their hearts, one that believes I am set on exposing their failings for the sheer pleasure of bringing chastisement.

But this rigid depiction of Me is not who I am at all. Yes, I do require perfection as a prerequisite to gaining entrance into My Kingdom, but knowing from the beginning that mankind could not meet this standard, I provided an alternative: a plan for One who would fill this demand so that any and all were allowed into My classroom. Although I do test My pupils by asking them to take an exam or two, until they achieve a passing grade, I provide plenty of opportunities to try again; not as a means to criticize, or mock their successive attempts to overcome, for I am only ever rooting for their success.

Does this sound like an Instructor who is harsh and unyielding when it comes to His teaching methods? Or does it portray Me as having the heart of a mentor, as One who desires to guide His children into all Truth?

Therefore, because it is true that I have the patient heart of a loving mentor, this revelation should build confidence in My own, to the point where they are certain My teaching and testing were both designed for their good; the establishing of My divine wisdom in their hearts.

So then, what these learn from Me must be firmly planted within their being; yet it is through experience that this is achieved. Studying the text of My Scriptures without opportunities for practice will not provide enough training to cause a greater growth to arise, since there’s more to My core curriculum than simply reading through the Bible. And while some have made it their occupation to study My Word, unless practical application is incorporated into their research, a surface knowledge of My ways is all these shall retain. For how can one know if what they have read is true without first applying My instructions to their own life?

But even if these were to practice what they preach, more often than not their behavior is only skin deep, coming from a sense of duty, like that which is found in the more religious scholars, those who are hard pressed to truly love others, or Me, for that matter.

How then, can they acquire this form of selfless care unless they experience this kind of unconditional affection from the One who is perfect love?

For a start, those who are My own should cast off any negative opinions they hold of Me; ideas which claim that I am only after punishment and vindication (since it’s true that most of man’s difficulties proceed from his own hand). Let none of My own, therefore, be so quick to render judgment against Me, for their own conclusions could never come close to the full realization of who I am.

Be apprised, then, that I have not come into your life to punish or demean you in any way. The reason for the challenges you are facing is so that you mature into the likeness of My Son. This process of change was not established in an effort to be mean, because every lesson I offer originates from My lovingkindness. What kind of Teacher would I be if I did not school My students on how to live in a place of higher existence, where their conduct and inner thought life express what was witnessed in their Savior?

That being said, My children should be confident, then, that when I bring discipline or correction upon their life, it is not because they have angered Me. Certainly not! It is solely because I am repositioning their hearts to align with Christ.

So don’t become fearful when admonishment comes, since all that I do in your life is to bring about My good. Stop thinking with man’s sensibilities when it comes to who I am, for those who seek to uncover this mystery (using man’s limited reasoning) shall always be woefully disappointed. Although believers in this lifetime won’t know the depth and breadth of who I am, they are still able to glean some deeper truths if they are willing to sit under My tutelage.

But first, let’s remove any of those old misguided notions about who I am as not only your Teacher, but your loving Father as well.

“For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.” Romans 8:29

(Received: 9/16/2020)

October 29, 2020 0 comment

Insight

A New Era

by Lori Anne Hale October 26, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

Then indeed the Church has entered a new era, which means the way in which believers have grown accustomed to flowing and functioning together cannot remain.

So while congregations sang about “new wine”, most did not recognize that this was a prophetic utterance being sung from their mouths, declaring the change I was soon to bring upon My Body. And while the Church sang along with this popular tune, few actually understood what “the crushing” and “the pressing” would mean for believers in the near future.

Yet as they entered this season of adversity and affliction, most of My children fought against what My hand was doing, which was that I was actually ridding the Church of her old wineskin. So while many declared, through their worship, that they were willing vessels for whatever I wanted to do, most did not understand the full implications of these lyrics.

So when they raised their hands and proclaimed their hearts surrendered to My plan, I agreed with their words and began breaking apart the fallow ground so that My vineyard would be ready to produce a fine wine distinct for this new era. However, when the pandemic hit, forcing the shut down of churches, My children focused upon what was lost, and how these closures would affect their usual fellowship and gatherings. Then fighting back against the government’s lockdown became the agenda of many Christians, where protests were held demanding their doors be reopened.

But what My children missed was that I had come, as they had asked, to rid them of their old wineskin, and squeeze out every last drop of the outdated vintage from the past. Yet because most were railing against a perceived injustice because their constitutional rights to gather were being denied, they were oblivious to what was happening in the spiritual realm concerning the Church, and therefore, misread the signs declaring that I am about to usher in something new.

And though many have heard revival has been promised, what most don’t understand is that for this Great Awakening to arise, the old and outdated operation of the Church must be completely thrown out, no longer stifling the way I desire that she functions. Then My own would do well to recognize where I have the Church standing, for she is undergoing the exacting pressure of My hand upon her, readying believers to receive the new wine I have prepared for this next era.

So a reshaping and reforming has come to My Body, for I am not satisfied to leave her just as she is, which is why My children must stop resisting what I am doing now. Therefore, regard these days as necessary to My rendering process, where believers discover their true calling, which is not to just sit in a pew on Sunday mornings. In order for the Church to fulfill My vision of the fitting Bride for My Son, she must go through this time of transference, where the old is exchanged for the new I am ushering in.

Don’t fight against the greater pressure when it comes, but let your hearts maintain a surrendered state. Then, as you yield yourselves to My plan, allowing Me the room to move within each one of you, surely those who humbly offer themselves to Me shall know an even greater awakening in their souls.

Also, don’t become disappointed when you again are faced with church services being suspended, but remember that when this time comes, I am working out My will for the Church within these shutdowns. Therefore, open your hearts and your homes, for I am eager to bring My children forward into this whole new era of the Church.

“Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed. But new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.” Matthew 9:17

(Received: 9/16/2020)

October 26, 2020 0 comment

Insight

The Altar Of Surrender

by Lori Anne Hale July 28, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The population of My Church is undergoing some reconstruction.

I am working through the current circumstances in the nation to effect internal change within each of them, for I do not waste a single moment to bring growth into their lives. My children should count this season of adversity with joy, for even in the midst of this continuing lockdown, I am working all things out for their good. So, during these difficult days, if they will establish this broader vision in their hearts, then an end to the quarantine won’t be the only miraculous change that happens in their lives.

Therefore, less focus should be placed upon what has been lost while living under these restrictions (like freedom of movement and employment), with more attention given to their inner transformation. Instead of holding a negative posture, where frustration leads some to the boiling point, let the hearts of My own dwell upon the divine transactions which could only be afforded them during this season: those moments where each one can trade the “old” for the “new”, and where old habits and mindsets can be forever cast off and replaced by the better thoughts of My Kingdom.

Then, if any of My own have forgotten or misunderstood the way I desire them to walk in this world, I’ve left the perfect example, which is witnessed through My Son. For never once did He fret about the societal rules pressed upon Him by men, for His words and actions always mirrored My own. Therefore, let His fine conduct be their guidepost, even in these difficult days. For although He did not hold a job or own any property, I still met all of His needs and provided Him shelter. And when the governing authorities came against Him, He addressed these leaders with the Truth and did not defend His own reputation. So, if this is how My own Son acted while on earth, then let His behavior illuminate the path which My own are to follow. He never allowed His circumstances to dictate His response, or His attitude, regardless of how intense or oppressive was the opposition.

My own must resist the inclination to react to this pandemic with their “old” way of thinking, for these thoughts are rooted in the flesh, and breed nothing profitable. However, when My children approach life from the view of ‘heaven to earth’, and engage each situation from this higher perspective, they can then find “treasure” even in these days of quarantine, where the good I long to do in their lives is uncovered.

Because My own carry the “hope” born through salvation, and the Message held in their hearts of a better existence waiting on the other side of this world, they should no longer act like those yet unsaved. But until that time comes, each of My children are called to exemplify the heart of Heaven while living in this world, where My love for humanity is expressed through their kind words and interactions.

Therefore, My own should have this expectation: that in these times of trial and affliction, I have afforded something “more” than just a lesson on physical hardship, for in this season they have the opportunity to learn how to walk as citizens of My Kingdom here on earth. Then, lay aside all of your limited thinking and allow Me to bring deeper revelation. For those who have fixed their eyes on the things above are better able to find the gold within every situation, even those circumstances which threaten to take away their livelihood and all they own.

What reason then, do believers have to become frantic or inflamed by the actions of their civil leaders, or upset by the decisions of family members or neighbors?

So know that those I hold dear can never lose what is really important. For who can steal their Heavenly citizenship as joint heirs to My Kingdom? Then, if their soul is safely kept and I have promised to care for their needs, why become fearful about the current circumstances plaguing society? For if they are called “sons and daughters”, then they can expect Me to treat them with the same level of affection I have for My Son, as none of those who have accepted Him as Savior should ever worry about the future; for anxious thoughts can do nothing to change what is happening today, or tomorrow, or even next week.

Leave these lowly thoughts behind, and move upward, onto the higher thought life of those whose confidence has been solidly placed on Me: the One who can see all that shall be long before it becomes known in the present. And since this is true, and because I am the consummate planner, every detail to see them safely through this season of adversity was worked out well in advance. And so therefore, do not, by taking action, join in with those who are striving: those who are hoping to pressure the government’s hand. For if My own will use these days wisely and see it as a time for inner transformation, then they will have gained so much more than just being released from the confinement of quarantine. Let Me then show each one the places within that were meant to be changed during this season, for I desire to release more internal freedom so that some old chains, holding ungodly mindsets, are broken off.

Therefore, here is the course of action I am requesting from each of My own, which is: to pray for your nation and government. But then, also, to lay yourself on the altar of surrender again, where I can expose those spaces inside that have yet to be given to Me. So set your heart before Me and let My hand get to work, for if you will trust Me with even those parts of your being (those places you have held back), on the other side of this pandemic, you will emerge as a different person, changed from the inside out; just as a butterfly emerges from a cocoon, no longer seen the same, because a transformation has happened while hidden away.

Therefore, surrender your heart upon the altar again. And though it may be a little painful as you undergo these pangs of change, and feel the stretching of your faith, I promise that if you allow Me the room to operate, you will never see your life, nor its circumstances, present or future, in the same way again. For once the “old” is cut off and replaced by the “new”, every person and problem you encounter will no longer be met with a negative view.

Therefore, give your heart permission to surrender to Me, and let’s get about the transformational work I designed to happen during these days of adversity.

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12

(Received: 4/26/2020)

July 28, 2020 0 comment

Hope

The Significance Of A Challenge

by Lori Anne Hale October 9, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

The significance of a challenge is born out of the adversity experienced.

For through the depths of a trial lies the point of transformation, where the old beliefs are exchanged for the new, and faith once again has the opportunity to abound. For here is the reason behind the struggles of life: not to punish, but to bring growth; where life must be examined with spiritual eyes so that the real issues can be vetted and understood.

However, for most of My children, it is on the surface level of the challenge where their eyes come to rest, so they miss what I am hoping to work in, and through, their inner being because the real confrontation lies in the space not visible to man. Yet, most of My children will engage the struggle on this plane believing that what needs to be overcome is that which their eyes can see, not realizing the true battle is really waged beneath the surface of things.

For if it is indeed My desire to have My children go through a transformation: to walk through the process of becoming more like My Son, it should come as no surprise when tribulation arises in their lives and hardship is placed upon them. For here is where His characteristics are developed and where their old nature is exchanged for the new (since bearing His likeness is My goal so that others would witness His love through these: the ones I call My own). However, for the expression of His image to be fixed within their beings means they too must walk down the road of suffering.

You see, though there were some who accepted Him as Savior, most only greeted Him with rejection, as they did not have “the eyes of understanding”, so they could not comprehend who He was and what His coming meant for them. Those things He revealed about My Kingdom (while He walked on the earth) were not widely accepted by the masses and caused them to turn their hearts away in judgment. Therefore, it then became an easy task to take His life as they believed Him to be a troublemaker and a heretic, for He didn’t fit into the box of the more religious and the ideas they carried of a Savior: which looked more like an earthly King.

So then, they missed the divine exchange that was happening right before them, when He gave up His life and sacrificed Himself for every human being, which included those who caused Him unspeakable anguish. For the love He carried, held no exceptions and included even the vilest of offenders. Therefore, My own children should count it a blessing when they, too, experience pain and suffering. For then they know their Heavenly Father is at work and that He is about to do something remarkable within them. This is why those who are walking through these kinds of struggles should be joyful, and wait with eager anticipation for what this trial produces because it is guaranteed to hold just the right circumstances to achieve greater growth and maturity.

Then to these, I say: “Do not squander this time by being focused on the simpler thoughts of the immature. Instead place your attention on your inner being, for this is why the struggle exists: so that transformation has the room to unfold within, as your new man becomes increasingly stronger so that the rest of your days can be lived out on higher ground, as one who has learned that this inner fortitude is the most important part of their makeup. So don’t shy away from the confrontation of a challenge because it is only Me doing what is best for you.”

Therefore, you should see these difficult times from this perspective: that it is My good intentions that are at work. Then stand confidently in Me, for I know what I am doing, and so you can continue to trust Me.

” Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. ” Romans 5:3-5

(Received: 10/1/2019)

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