 December is a Month of Suddenlies! God Says, "Go Deeper" Candice Smithyman December 12, 2018 A December of Suddenlies
As we transition into the new year 2019 during the month of December, we need to be aware of God calling us to go deeper in Him. The Lord spoke to me that "suddenlies" were going to happen to position people to move into a place of promotion in 2019, but these "suddenlies" would look different than what some peoples hearts were seeking or even asking God for. God has a great plan and you will move closer to your convergence time. However in December, the suddenlies that come will take you deeper in God so you can move into greater territory in 2019. "You will be a key player in the spheres He has called you to." As January approaches, it is always a time of consecration of fasting and prayer for many in the Body of Christ. In the month of December God is calling you to go deeper in Him, so you will be ready after consecration for greater territories before you. You need to know that suddenlies that have caused quick changes in your calendar or plans are God's divine setup to draw you closer to Him, not a demotion from destiny. Take the time and praise Him as He leads and guides you to a greater territory, but you need to go deeper in order to go higher. His Plans, Not Ours He says in Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV): "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.'" The emphasis in this Scripture is on the "I," for He is the "I" in that Scripture and He has plans for you that are not your plans, but because they are His plans, He is fully capable to lead you where He wants to take you. Ephesians 3:16-21 is a prayer the Apostle Paul prayed for the church at Ephesus. He wanted Christians to know, "That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God. Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto Him be glory in the Church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen" (KJV). God wants you to come to the place of knowing His love for you and living in His fullness. This is what will give you the capacity for your new territory. God is preparing you now to learn about this type of love which needs to be so deep and so rooted in your heart that you become a voice piece for God, where you share His heart with others. His heart is to do exceedingly and abundantly more for you as you walk in His will on Earth. So how will you join forces with God and accomplish this divine setup He is giving you in December? Passing Through the Deep He will take you to the deeper place in Him. If you keep your heart open to Him and Him alone during this time, He will prepare you for the pass through into your purpose in 2019. While many are superficially looking at their surroundings and are dissatisfied even with holiday parties and festivities, you can be finding more in all of this by searching for His heart of love and purpose. The transition time is here, pass through is upon us. The words "pass through" or "transition" in the Hebrew are abar, which means to transition or to cross over, specifically to cover as in copulation, a type of covering, that is intimate and brings forth blessing, prosperity and multiplication. In Psalm 42:7 (KJV), the Word says: "Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of Thy waterspouts: all Thy waves and Thy billows are gone over me." The word in this passage, gone over, means this is the pass over or covering of the deep which gives us substance and depth to step into our time of consecration in 2019, ready for more territory. This is also seen in Psalm 57:1 (KJV), "Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in Thee: yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast." "...you need to go deeper in order to go higher." Also in Psalm 78:13 (KJV), "He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and He made the waters to stand as an heap." And as the psalmist (who many believe is David) shares in Psalm 84:1-6 (KJV): "How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even Thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. Blessed are they that dwell in Thy house: they will be still praising Thee. Selah. Blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools." In Psalm 84:7 (KJV) it says, "They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God." This is a time of strengthening when you go deep with God in the pass through or transition phase. Be of Good Cheer – Promotion is on the Other Side The Israelites were challenged in Numbers 14:7 (KJV), "And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, 'The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land.'" The Israelites were called to pass through the land to see the exceedingly good riches of the Promised Land on the other side. Be of good cheer as the pass through leads to promotion and prosperity of knowledge and wealth. So, He is beckoning you to come to Him and view this December as something different. See it as a walk in the deep as He prepares you to pass through in this time of transition to consecration in January 2019, and then into February 2019 with the start of greater territory being apprehended for the Kingdom of God. You will be a key player in the spheres He has called you to. Stay focused on Him during your "suddenlies" in the month of December, even your sudden stops, because they are invitations for depth, so you can sustain during the times you will be required to pour out your soul to a new sphere of influence which will come in February 2019. God is covering you now, rest in His deep, and watch what happens in 2019! Candice Smithyman www.dreammentors.org SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  God Says, "This is Your Season of Breakthrough!" Gretchen Rodriguez December 7, 2018 Recently, the Lord spoke to my heart that many are on the verge of a significant, life-changing breakthrough, and it's coming out of some of our deepest pain. The areas of trauma, disappointment, disillusionment, and fear that continually rear their heads, are the areas we are about to experience tremendous breakthrough.
The enemy has been sucking people into fear, worry, desperation, etc., doing everything he can to derail. Mentally, you may feel like you're getting slammed in some of the same areas you've already experienced victory. This is because the Lord desires to bring a new level of freedom by revealing the root of wrong thinking. Though the enemy wants to enslave us in a cage of unhealthy mindsets, the Lord is turning things around and catapulting us into one of our most significant breakthroughs! Finding Clues in Our Emotions In order to partner with what He wants to do, we first must pay attention to not only what we're thinking about, but how we're feeling. Emotions aren't meant to dictate our feelings or state of mind. They are important clues to understanding our deepest beliefs or hidden pain. When we're frustrated, worried, angry, etc., we mustn't brush those feelings under the rug. We must take them to the Lord and ask Him what the root is. For example, if we're trying to control situations and/or people, the root is often fear. If we're in fear, we're not trusting the Lord. Acknowledging these things, repenting, and getting free are His plan. Also, His plan is always the best and simplest way to breakthrough. The Lord spoke to my heart: "I want you to pay attention to what you're thinking about. Both the obvious thoughts and the subtle musings of your subconscious. Nothing must go unchecked. Every thought must come into alignment with My truth. It's time to become aware of your thoughts and feelings, and bring them to Me. Let Me peel back the layers, the lies, and the heaviness. I know how to address the distortions that have wedged themselves into the dark crevices of your mind. "This is your season of breakthrough! This is not a small or temporary breakthrough. This will be a significant internal breakthrough which will alter the course of your life. "I am using the enemy's tactics against him. As you recognize the lies you have been mentally subjecting yourself to and bring them to me, I will bring you to a place of unyielding surrender unlike you've ever known. I am doing a deep work in you; drawing out the infestation of lies like poison, so that you can be truly free. Simply pay attention to your thoughts and emotions so I can heal and set you free." "So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life." Proverbs 4:23 (The Passion Translation) Gretchen Rodriguez www.gretchenrodriguez.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  It's Time to Reawaken Wonder Lyn Packer December 6, 2018 Sometimes God speaks to prophets through unusual things. Recently I was reading a Facebook post when God interrupted it by speaking to me as I read. The post was about a man who was holding a conversation with the person seated next to him on a plane. As he asked the person about his life story, he was amazed at how interesting the man's life had been. He kept asking the man questions because as they talked, the man seemed to just gloss over parts of his story that, to the listener, were fascinating. During the conversation he realized that this person who had an amazing life story, had somehow lost the wonder of how amazing his life was. He had surrendered the sense of wonder in his life story to familiarity.
As I read, I felt the Lord say to me, "It's time for My children to reawaken and rediscover their sense of wonder. It's time to replace familiarity with wonder and to be astonished again by life and by Me." "Allowing a state of wonder to lead you to curiosity and questioning is a vital part of wonder. It is critical for creativity and problem solving." As I talked more with the Lord about wonder and the reasons that we need it in our lives, I felt a familiar stirring again of the questions that lead to discovery. Here's some of what the Lord showed me as I processed this word through with Him. Why Wonder? Wonder is obviously important, otherwise the Lord wouldn't have created us as beings who sense wonder. So why is that? What makes wonder important? Wonder operates on three levels in our lives – the sensory, the cognitive and the spiritual. • Wonder is sensory – in moments of wonder our senses are heightened and engaged, often causing a momentary intake of breath and widened eyes as we take in the wonder we're presented with. It causes a release of feel-good chemicals and hormones into our body and brain. • Wonder is cognitive – it causes us to wonder, to be curious, to think about things that are beyond our current understanding. • Wonder is spiritual – wonder is an encounter with something that touches us on a spiritual level. It goes beyond the mere physical senses and emotions, beyond cognitive reasoning. It goes to our spirit and heart being engaged in a way that causes us to experience reverence and awe, both for the creation and the Creator (both man and God). Wonder was given us to point us to the ultimate Creator and His part in our lives and our world. The ability to sense wonder is hardwired into us as a part of being human and is an essential part of our humanity. Part of the reason for this is that we were created to be "fed" or "ministered to" by wonder and beauty. Wonder works in our lives in wonderful ways – it ignites our sensory, cognitive and spiritual senses, releasing essential energy to us; it sparks gratitude and feel-good chemicals and hormones. Wonder is a critical part of curiosity, creativity and problem-solving. It sparks our curiosity, and is often a doorway which leads us to a pathway of exploration, discovery and sometimes invention. Areas Where We May Have Lost Our Wonder We must have wonder in our lives; without it our soul and spirit become jaded and we enter a place of depleted energy; we lose joy, and sometimes even become depressed. If having a healthy sense of wonder is this important then we need to value, nurture and protect it. Some of the areas we may have lost our wonder in are: • The wonder of God being a part of our lives, our journeys, our stories. The amazing, almighty God has chosen to have a personal relationship with us. How awesome is that? Yet sadly, it's easy for us to lose our sense of wonder about this. Or maybe we still have some sense of wonder about the relationship, but it's dimmed. If either of these are true of us, then it doesn't have to stay like that. Our sense of wonder in our relationship with the Lord can be restored. It's important that we keep that sense of wonder because the story of God in our lives is our testimony. If we lose the sense of wonder at His involvement in our lives, it will affect our testimony; it will affect the way others see our relationship with the Lord. • The wonder of love. It is very easy to slide from wonder into a place of familiarity with those we love – our family and our friends, and even our workmates. Remember the times when you were in wonder at this incredible person in front of you – the feeling of wonder and love that welled up in you when you looked at them or spoke to them? Time and familiarity can dampen that sense of wonder, but it can be restored. • The wonder at the complexity and beauty of the natural world. How often do we see the colors of a sunset and say, "That's a nice sky tonight." then move straight back to what we were doing? • The wonder of discovery. When was the last time you were stopped in your tracks by a discovery you made – that moment of discovery when you realized something momentous or important; that breakthrough in thinking that led to a problem being solved or the discovery of learning how to do something? • The wonder of creativity and learned skills. Maybe we need to reestablish wonder in the area of our own or others' creativity or learned skills. I am often blown-away at others' creative genius, or their ability to do things that I cannot. Take a moment to wonder at the creativity and brilliance of that sculptor, inventor, marketing genius, accountant, chef, mother, teacher and carpenter when you encounter them through their work. It's Our Responsibility God shared with me that maintaining and nurturing our sense of wonder is our responsibility. In the midst of this exchange, the Lord led me to the following quote by Candace Pert, who pioneered the research into endorphins. She said this about our participation in how we feel: "You're a very active participant in how good you feel; it's a scientific fact. Our physiology is perfectly designed for bliss and this perfection is dynamic, so taking responsibility for your own health is important." "Wonder operates on three levels in our lives – the sensory, the cognitive and the spiritual." Even though the responsibility for re-awakening our sense of wonder is ours, the Lord is amazingly good, kind and generous. He has provided ahead of time and has equipped us already with all we need to reawaken and nurture our sense of wonder, and He will work with us in doing so. He will provide opportunities for wonder, and He will be with us in those wonder moments as we experience them with Him. He will encourage us to follow our curiosity, knowing what we will discover, and celebrating those discoveries with us. He will cheer us on every step of the way as we discover again the delight of childlike wonder. How Do We Reestablish and Cultivate Wonder in Our Lives? 1. Recognize that we have lost it. This is the first step to regaining our wonder. Wonder is something that we need to value and nurture. Maybe your sense of wonder has become jaded, dulled by life's pressures, busyness or familiarity. Our sense of wonder can be regained and re-established with some work on our part, and of course it will take ongoing nurturing of it to keep us from losing it again. 2. Repent for allowing it to become jaded and determine to nurture and develop it again. Come into agreement with Him about how amazing and essential a sense of wonder is in your life and determine that you will treasure and nurture it. 3. Recognize the stirrings of wonder and give them attention. We need to place value on our feelings of wonder and give them our attention. Those feelings of wonder are there for a reason, they are alerting us to something that we need to pay attention to. There are many times in our days when wonder knocks quietly at our hearts and waits to be noticed. Usually we make a barely noticed and often split-second decision to brush the feeling aside because we are concentrating on something else. Wonder isn't pushy; it will give way to other things if we don't recognize it and give it our attention. 4. Choose to stop and be present in in the moment. That means giving our attention to that moment, recognizing the feelings of wonder and allowing ourselves to fully feel them. Most of the things we're doing won't suffer unduly if we take a minute or so to be really present in our wonder. When we do, it will reconnect us to this incredible life that we get to live in ways that will enrich us and feed our soul and spirit. 5. Allow time for wonder. Wonder is cultivated by "allowing time" for wonder. Make time to think about the things that have caused a feeling of wonder to emerge in you. Making time to wonder is important as it can take you on a journey that may start at a certain point of wonder and lead you to other wonders, to gratitude and to discovery, which then leads to your next point. 6. Allow your curiosity to be reawakened. Wonder makes you wonder; it arouses curiosity which leads to questions, some of which may be answerable and some not. Allowing a state of wonder to lead you to curiosity and questioning is a vital part of wonder. It is critical for creativity and problem solving. That reason alone is a good one for nurturing and protecting our sense of wonder. It's time for wonder to be reawakened and reestablished in our lives. If your wonder has become jaded or seems to be lost, I pray that the Lord will help you to rise up and begin to establish a sense of wonder afresh in your life, and that it would become a wellspring of life and joy to you and to those around you. Lyn Packer www.robandlyn.org SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided. |
