Lion Bites — October 2024
Daily prophecy for October 2024, republished with the kind permission of the Global Prophetic Alliance. Every Monday — Friday.
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31 October 2024. I AM Doing This
“My Beloved, this is a time of shaking. But in the midst of this shaking, I encourage you to not fear. Have Faith in Me. This is not a time to rely on what man can do for you but to have Faith in what I can do. Focus on me, the author and perfecter of your Faith, and you will see that I will be faithful to keep you.
As you look at your life and even your city, you will see the shaking all around you. But I AM in the midst of it. So, do not rebuke or resist what I am doing, and do not despair the shaking. Instead, ask Me what I AM doing for I AM happy to provide insight into why things need to be shaken. I have answers for you in this season if you will ask Me. Where do things need to change? Where does life need to be released? What do you need to let go of?
Shakings are seen mostly when things are not anchored down. So, I want to show you those things that need to be tied to Me and those that can be released. As you see them, decree the release and declare the holding on. My hand is open to you beloved, and I AM prepared to change your life and shake things into it as you align with Me. Are you ready to partner with Me on this? I have given you all kingdom authority, so watch what I will do!”
Activation : Taking a cue from what The LORD has spoken, begin to ask The LORD the following questions regarding your life, your city, region, and nation: Where do things need to change? What things or people in my life, or the “life” of this region need to be released? What are things that I need to let go of that will not serve the Kingdom of God?
As you do this, stand firm in the goodness of God and:
Pray for those who hate you. Bless them and their families.
Declare the goodness of God over your land, your household, and your city.
Decree that the kingdom is at hand and that there is none besides The LORD.
Speak to your heart and bless it for from that place flows every issue of your life.
Receive the perfect love of the Father that casts out all fear!
Hebrews 12:27 (NLT) “This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain.”
James 1:17 (ASV) “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.”
30 October 2024. The Power of Love
“In these days of division and war, I AM calling My Bride to demonstrate the way of love and unity. Resist feeling overwhelmed by what is playing out on the world’s stage. The enemy is inciting the world to hatred and rage, but I came to draw ALL men to myself. I AM the great I AM. I AM God enthroned, the Sovereign One. My Kingdom is an eternal one and it will remain.
The time has come for the Body of Christ to be completely healed and to break the partnerships with the spirits of religion and division. Deal with the little foxes – the small issues – that would cause offence and bitterness to remain. Prayerfully and intentionally break down the barriers within the wider Church as you seek opportunities to be a blessing to individuals or other parts of the Body of Christ in your community. Work together for the sake of the Kingdom. I AM calling My Bride to walk in the beauty of purity and holiness.
By demonstrating unity of heart and purpose, and by surrendering your lives to Me, your King, you will bring great glory to Me and transform hearts in the process. So, love where you are, and love well, and do not underestimate the power of My love.”
Activation : Take time to spend with The LORD and ask Him to reveal if there is any offense in your heart towards another person or group. When He shows you these things, repent, forgive, and open yourself to receive a fresh outpouring of His love for both yourself and the other person. Ask The LORD to help you come up with a plan for how you can show love to that person or group in a practical way.
John 3:16 (NIV) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Ephesians 4:1-3 (NIV) “As a prisoner in The LORD, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”
Ephesians 4:1-6 (MSG) “In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk — better yet, run! — on the road God called you to travel. I don’t want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don’t want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. And mark that you do this with humility and discipline — not in fits and starts, but steadily, pouring yourselves out for each other in acts of love, alert at noticing differences and quick at mending fences. You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness.”
29 October 2024. Generational Assignment
“Beloved, you know the weightiness of the season that we are in. As you look around at the world you see and understand that these days require wisdom and warfare in order to steward them well. I know the fears that you have for your children; for the generations that will follow you. But I call you to live not from a fear of the future, but from a position of fear and reverence for Me. For when you instruct your children to live from a place of yieldedness to me and awe, you are creating for them a refuge for their spirits that will strengthen and prepare them for the times ahead. The next generation will know days of great trial, but they will also know days of great harvest and victory.
I AM calling you now to instruct them to build strong foundations of close relationship and reliance on My Spirit, to sustain and to guide them. For I have created them for such a time as this and have already placed within them the giftings and strength that they will require. I AM asking you to build the environments within your family, home, schools, and churches to release the next generation into the purposes that I have set aside for them. So do not fear for them but teach them to fear Me. This will become their fortress and their strength for the days to come.”
Activation : Examine your heart for any fears that you hold for your children, or the next generation as a whole. Ask Holy Spirit to minister into those fears and release them to him. Ask Holy Spirit to highlight specific areas that you can pray into – it may be for a child that you know, your church youth group, or a broader assignment of the enemy against the next generation. Enter into a time of praying in tongues and warfaring on their behalf. Commit to praying into these areas as part of your ongoing prayer life – creating a secure fortress in warfare as you declare God’s Kingship over the next generation.
Proverbs 4:26 (NIV) “Whoever fears The LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children, it will be a refuge.”
Esther 4:14 (AMP) “For if you remain silent at this time, liberation and rescue will arise for the Jews from another place, and you and your father’s house will perish [since you did not help when you had the chance]. And who knows whether you have attained royalty for such a time as this [and for this very purpose]?”
28 October 2024. Deeper Shalom
“During storms at sea, waves can reach incredible heights and create a roaring noise that can wash away anything on the surface. However, there is complete quietness and peace at the very bottom of the sea. Something similar is happening right now on the Earth. Both in the natural and spiritual realms, storm-produced tsunamis are causing upheaval that the enemy is using to try to distract and confuse you. This is why I AM calling on my people to go deeper.
Come and reach that place of stillness and shalom in my presence and through My Word which will lead you to a place of complete trust in me. Look to Me as your anchor, and I will reveal the depths of My Heart and the answers to your questions. This is a time when no storm should catch you off guard. As I make you stronger, you will be able to assist and help others who are about to drown.” says the Spirit of The LORD.
Activation : Meditate on Psalm 46:10. Then ask Jesus whether you are truly anchored in his Word and if you are sufficiently built on the rock for such a time as this. Additionally, ask The LORD to show you those who are struggling around you and whom he wants you to help.
Psalm 46:10a (ESV) “Be still, and know that I AM God.”
Matthew 14:29-33 (ESV) “He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.””
Matthew 7:24-25 (NIV) “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
25 October 2024. Perfect Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV)
“Do not underestimate the power of My Peace. The world’s peace is the absence of chaos. It deals with the external. It depends on circumstances and relationships being trouble and stress free. My peace guards your heart and mind and brings rest, safety, wholeness and well-being to your soul, even in the midst of turmoil and storms.
As Prince of Peace, I took authority over the storm and released the peace to subdue it from within. My Peace is in you. It is My Presence, discovered in life union with Me. Where I rule, peace prevails. In this time of fear and uncertainty for so many, the world desperately needs The Gospel of Peace.
The Apostle Paul knew from experience the supernatural power of Divine Grace and peace. Whatever he was going through, his internal disposition was one of thanksgiving and peace. This is my heart’s desire for you. My death on the cross brought forgiveness, healing, and peace.
So, My beloved, no more splashing around in the shallow end striving to fix and control the temporal issues of life, living from the outside in. I invite you into the much deeper waters of trust and surrender where you release all to Me. In this place of confident rest, you will find life and perfect peace.”
Activation : Ask The Holy Spirit to show you any areas where you are not at peace. Are there triggers that cause you to react in the moment and lose your peace? Receive God’s strategy to deal with these.
Are there areas of great anxiety? Bring one or two issues before The LORD, meditate on the Philippians passage, and receive His peace. Do this as often as you need to.
Philippians 4:6-7 (AMP) “Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].”
Mark 4: 39 (AMP) “And He got up and [sternly] rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still (muzzled)!” And the wind died down [as if it had grown weary] and there was [at once] a great calm [a perfect peacefulness].” “
24 October 2024. Firmly Planted
“My courageous one, where the world wavers back and forth you need to be one who isn’t tossed to and fro. The rain and winds will come. But I have promised to be with you in the midst of the storm. Keep yourself anchored in Me. Being anchored in Me will keep you steady.
As you stand on the firm foundation of Who I AM, you will be a witness to those around you. It will show that the truth of Who I AM will never fail. As you stand on the foundation of My Word, you will find yourself remaining steady and strong.
The world can swing at a moment’s notice, but I need My people to be firmly planted on the rock of Christ. A living example of the peace that I bring, which is beyond all worldly understanding.
No more teetering. No more wobbling. Will you choose to be firmly planted in an ever-changing world?”
Activation : Read Matthew 7:24-27 and spend time asking God how you personally can be firmly planted in Him. Ask Holy Spirit to reveal to you any areas that you are currently teetering on – release these to Him now. Ask for revelation of how you can stand firm in His strength, and not your own.
As a prophetic act, take a step forward and declare out loud that you are firmly planted
on the rock and will not be tossed to and fro. Do this this whenever you feel yourself start to wobble.
Psalm 1:2-3 (NIV) “But whose delight is in the law of The LORD and who mediates on His law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither — whatever they do prospers.”
Psalm 40:1-2 (NIV) “I waited patiently for The LORD; He turned to me and heard My cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”
23 October 2024. Raise a Holy Roar
“Shout to Me, My Daughter! Shout to Me, My Son!
Lift up your voices and shout to Me! Let your heart’s cry be heard!
My Beloved, the cry of your heart needs to be heard in heaven and on earth. Your voice matters. Your holy roar needs to be released. It will set free My Power and My Victory, and cause My Kingdom to break in.
Shout — for your LORD and for His Kingdom! Express your longing for my breakthroughs in a desperate battle cry! This is not a thought in your mind nor a whisper from your lips. It is a cry that emerges from the depth of your heart. Shout without restraints, without fear of men.
It is the shout of my enslaved people for freedom. It is the shout of my mistreated ones for justice. It is the cry of the blind ones for their sight to be restored, of the deaf to hear, of the lame to walk. It is the pleading of parents before The LORD for their prodigals to return. It is the declaration of faith passed on in triumph from one generation to another. It is the battle cry of my warrior Bride for victory in the face of the enemies.”
Activation : Go to a place where you are free to be “loud”. In this safe place let the cry of your heart come out. It may start slowly and gently. But then let it grow louder and louder. It might have rhythm or melody or words – it might not. Express your feelings, your longings, your desperation – whatever is in the depth of your heart. Let it out as it comes. Let your holy roar out! Shout to your Lord without restraint.
As your confidence with this grows, consider doing it with your family, in a small group or in a church setting as Holy Spirit leads you.
Psalm 63:1-3 (NIV) “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for You, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify (shâbach) you.”
Psalm 145:3-4 (ESV) “Great is The LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend (shâbach) your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.”
Psalm 117 (TPT) “Let everyone everywhere shine with praise to Yahweh! Let it all out (shâbach)! Go ahead and praise him! For he has conquered us with his great love and his kindness has melted our hearts. His faithfulness lasts forever, and he will never fail you. So go ahead, let it all out (shâbach)! Praise Yah! O Yah!”
22 October 2024. Be the Solution
“My child, I have called you to speak out and change atmospheres. I have called you to know your identity in Me, follow My Spirit and decree over the nations with the Authority I have given you.
This is not a time to slumber. Wars are raging and there are people around you that are either under resignation and denial, or wrapped in fear.
But I have My Remnant who have gone through fire in preparation for this. I have refined you, you have felt the Fire of My Furnace and emerged through the other side. So arise and be the solution, be My Solution to the world.
Start with a friend, a neighbour or a colleague — speak Kingdom Truth and Solutions into their lives with confidence. Do not let any lying spirit deceive you into thinking that you can’t do it, that you’re not ready or that you’re not good enough.
Follow Me, follow the sound of My Voice, and I will show you who to talk to, when and how. Speak the Truth and set them free. Don’t put limits on yourself, and don’t put limits on Me.”
Activation : Ask The Holy Spirit to allow you to see with God’s eyes what is going on around you. Then ask Him to “zoom in” to better understand the details. After that, ask The LORD who is the person, people group or nation you should speak words of truth and deliverance to. After you have practised and become familiar with it, then make it a lifestyle to bring Kingdom solutions to those around you.
John 8:31-32 (NLT) “Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”“
Daniel 2:23 (AMP) “I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers, for You have given me wisdom and power; even now You have made known to me what we requested of You, for You have made known to us [the solution to] the king’s matter.”
Luke 12:8 (AMP) “I say to you, whoever declares openly and confesses Me before men [speaking freely of Me as his Lord], the Son of Man also will declare openly and confess him [as one of His own] before the angels of God.”
21 October 2024. Blessed are the Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Matthew 5:7 (NIV)
The LORD says: “I AM taking you on a journey to expand your heart.
It is not enough that you love family and friends and forgive them when they offend you by word or deed. Your love for them covers a multitude of offences and you know My commands to you about forgiveness. But don’t those who do not know Me do the same as you? Is the bar of forgiveness and mercy set so low?
I require a level of mercy from you that will test you in the days ahead. I will ask you to forgive those who ignore and shun you, those who set themselves up against you, those who plot against you and seek your downfall, those who show enmity towards you and those who are false to you.
I know the pain and hurt this will cause you. Just as a mother lovingly cares for and protects her newborn baby, so I lovingly care and protect you who are weak and vulnerable. I will be with you at these times of trial, I will be your strength.
My Spirit will enlarge your heart so that you can forgive — by acknowledging the hurt, letting you see beyond the offence and denying bitterness and resentment from constricting your heart. As you share in My sufferings, so you will share in My comfort.”
Activation : The Hebrew word for mercy is ‘rachamim’, meaning to love tenderly, to pity, to sympathise with and to have compassion for. It is closely related to the word for ‘womb’ – representing the unconditional love a mother has for her baby.
Ask The Holy Spirit to help you visualise yourself being held like a child in the hands of a truly loving God. What are the sensations that you feel? Can you feel His love completely surrounding you? This is the same God who sent His Son to die on a cross — deserted by his friends, vilified by the crowds and who, as they cast lots for his clothes, said: “Father, forgive them” (Luke 23:34).
Make mercy an action word. Allow Holy Spirit to show you any unresolved areas of forgiveness and agree to keep short accounts. Pause and pray before responding, remembering that picture of God’s love for you. Surrender any thoughts of justice to The LORD.
Psalm 145:8-9 (ESV) “The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.”
Colossians 3:12-13 (NLT) “Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, The LORD forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
18 October 2024. They’re Coming Home
“The young son set off for home. From a long distance away, his father saw him coming, dressed as a beggar, and great compassion swelled up in his heart for his son who was returning home.” Luke 15: 20 (TPT).
“There is a fresh move of My Spirit to restore identity and heal the orphan heart. Pray and declare with faith and expectation for the prodigals as I call them into the fullness of My Plans and purposes.
Many beloved prodigals have been wounded by the religious spirit and have partnered with bitterness and offence. I AM releasing dreams and encounters with My goodness and mercy to heal and deliver. Don’t limit My Power to cleanse and restore, for no ‘pig swill’ years are beyond My redemption.
In time, I will raise up many to return to those dark places in search of the lost to bring them, in turn, into the light. They will do so with compassion, insight and understanding which comes only from shared experience. Nothing is ever wasted! I know and love those who knew and loved Me, and they will carry great levels of My Glory, Power and Authority.
I AM restoring your loved ones to Me, to you, and to The Church. There is fresh grace upon their lives to reach many for the sake of My Son and The Kingdom. Now is the time to call them home!”
Activation : Spend time in The LORD’s presence and release any disappointment and hope deferred. Allow Holy Spirit to heal your heart and fill you with fresh faith to believe for the return of your prodigals. Look at a photograph of your loved one(s) and ask God to show you how He sees them and the specifics of His plans for their lives. Ask Holy Spirit to confirm scriptures to decree and declare daily and rise up in authority as you do!
Jeremiah 31:16 (NLT) “But now this is what The LORD says: “Do not weep any longer, for I will reward you,” says The LORD. “Your children will come back to you from the distant land of the enemy.”
Psalm 51: 1-2, 13 (TPT) “God, give me mercy from your fountain of forgiveness! I know your abundant love is enough to wash away my guilt. Because your compassion is so great, take away this shameful guilt of sin. Forgive the full extent of my rebellious ways, and erase this deep stain on my conscience. Then I can show to other guilty ones how loving and merciful you are. They will find their way back home to you, knowing that you will forgive them.”
17 October 2024. Come and See
“My Beloved, today I AM extending an invitation to you: “Come and see!”
I see that you are anxious and worried, exhausted and stressed. You have been doing and managing, running and planning for a long time. It is time to stop and pause and accept My invitation, My Beloved.
Come to Me and get to know Me on a deeper level.
I AM waiting for you.
I AM welcoming you into My embrace.
Come and see!
I AM waiting for you to unburden your heart and to let Me take care of all the heavy weights you are carrying.
Let Me transform your hopelessness into hope. Let Me exchange your worries and anxieties for peace.
Let Me wipe your tears and give you laughter and joy instead.
Hope has a name.
Freedom has a name.
Joy and laughter has a name.
Transformation has a name.
And this name is My Name — Jesus Christ of Nazareth!
My Beloved, Come and see. Let me demonstrate to you the transformative power of a deep relationship with Me. Come to Me and experience the power of My name. Make spending time with Me your utmost priority in this time.”
Activation : Jesus wants to breathe new life into you and into your circumstances. Write down a list of all your to-do’s, your worries, your anxious thoughts, your questions, your hurts. Then take some time and accept Jesus’ invitation to come to Him and see. Give Him your list and leave it with Him. Spend time in prayer, meditate on the verses below and let Jesus’ words transform your life.
John 15:5-8 (NIV) “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
John 14:27 (AMP) “Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]”
Matthew 6:25-27 (NLT) “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life — whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?”
16 October 2024. Let Me Complete You
“Come up higher and let go of what holds you back from being close to Me.
Step into my realm of limitless resources; meet with Me and be made complete.
I long for intimate fellowship with you as a Bridegroom longs for his Bride! I desire the closeness that comes from meaningful time and deep connection spent together face to face.
My Love for you overflows and never ends; experience my compassion for you that is like a warm blanket wrapped around you on a cold night!
I freely give wisdom and counsel, so don’t be afraid to release your burdens to me.
I AM eager to come alongside and strengthen you with peace, joy, solutions, wisdom, and understanding. I want to stand with you in your joys, fears, and trials.
I desire to give abundantly and for your good, just like a beautiful stream brings life and beauty to the forest.
Let Me be the one who completes you. Invite me into the dry places, the places which feel empty, and allow me to bring life and wholeness to those areas.”
Activation : Take a moment to quiet yourself and then ask Holy Spirit these questions:
“Where am I feeling incomplete? What do you say about this?”
“What strategy do you have for a problem that has me stuck and feeling like there is no solution?”
Take time to consider The Holy Spirit’s answers and continue conversing.
Isaiah 62:5 (ESV) “For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 (ESV) “It is The LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
15 October 2024. Stop Procrastinating
“My child, It’s time to come out of your hiding place and into visibility. It’s time to stop procrastinating and start building what I have asked you to build. Be courageous and start working for My Kingdom with a fresh zeal, as I provide you with new blueprints and strategies.
Do you not see that I have been preparing you for this time? I have equipped and trained you with everything you need for this hour and task. You are ready!
You do not need to see the full picture in advance because I want you to lean into Me and listen to My voice as you take one step after the next.
Do not be shaken by what is going on around you but instead fix your eyes on Me.
Start building and do not let mocking voices intimidate and ridicule you for building the new.
My child, put on your whole armour and start building now.
Do not procrastinate any longer.
I am releasing a new level of courage and boldness to you and make your forehead like flint.”
Activation : Read Nehemiah chapters 1-6. Be encouraged by his attitude of perseverance, focus and trust in The LORD to protect him to see the building of Jerusalem’s wall finished. Then, take some time to sit with The LORD and ask Him for the next step you need to take in order to start working on your assignment. Write it down and be very specific. Then declare Joshua 1:9 over yourself and start doing the work God has called you to do.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for The LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV). “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
14 October 2024. Strip Off the Old
“Now is the season to go further.
Strip yourself away from what belongs to the past and the weighty things that you unknowingly carry. It is like an old, heavy, moth-eaten cloak that slows you down as you run for the Kingdom.
Take it off your shoulders and step into my presence to receive the new mantle I have for you. It is a mantle of hope and fine golden embroidery, purposely made for you to regally walk into the perfect plan I have prepared.”
Activation : Ask Holy Spirit if there are any “old coats” you are wearing. Ask Holy Spirit to show you what these “coats” look like. Then, visualise taking off your old coat. Prophetically move forward and look in the spirit. See Jesus as he envelops you with his glorious mantle.
You may also want to express the desire for him to infuse you with new hope and strength. Finally ask him what is your next step forward. Take your time to listen to the direction he has for you.
Matthew 9:16 (NIV) “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”
Isaiah 65:17 (NIV) “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.”
11 October 2024. Wisdom Seeker
“I see you, My beloved. I see that you’ve been faithful to Me and that you have humbly allowed Me to prune and hone you. It is My utter joy to know that you are in that place of spiritual freedom where you are ready to jump with child-like faith into your Daddy’s arms, ready for the new. Well done!
The next step for you is to seek My wisdom in every detail of what you are undertaking. Allow My Holy Spirit to teach you what is good for the new season and in accordance with My perfect timing. Because you have grown tremendously, the enemy is already trying to confuse and overwhelm you with an onslaught that is intended to push you into doing things and moving prematurely.
However, it’s in that heart-to-heart stillness with Me that you really only need to BE. So ask for My wisdom, stay in contemplation of Me. The rest, the blueprint, and the answers will come smoothly by My Spirit.”
Activation : Allow yourself to be still. Contemplate God’s goodness and steadfast love that He has demonstrated as He has led you this far. Remember what He has helped you go through and be thankful for all the blessings that come to mind. Then, acknowledge that you cannot do anything without Him and His wisdom as you pray this prayer:
Lord, I need you. I need your wisdom and counsel in every small and large aspect of my life. Please guide my steps. I ask that you shine your light upon my path and show me the way I should go. Fill my heart with your peace as I make decisions and lead me in the right direction as I follow your perfect plan and purpose for my life. Thank you, Jesus, amen.
PROVERBS 4:7 (MSG) “Above all and before all, do this: Get Wisdom! Write this at the top of your list: Get Understanding!”
JAMES 1:5 (NKJV) “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
PSALM 46:10 (ESV) “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
10 October 2024. Pursue Holiness
“Now is a time of sanctification and drawing closer to Me. In My Kingdom, there is holiness and purity. And while sin separates you from Me, it’s sanctification that will draw you deeper into My Heart, My Ways, and Values.
In this season, I want My People who are called by My Name to seek Me on a deeper level, refusing to settle for anything less, not letting go of Me until I bless you. I want you to be those who will not compromise your walk with Me for the lures of the world, those who will press on and count everything else as loss only to find Me when you seek Me with all of your heart. I need penitent hearts and clean hands.
Where are the people who will go when I say “Go!”, those who will cry out “Here I am LORD, send me”? I require willing servants who will become My leaders among many, those who will say “No” to the norm and stand up and stand out for My Kingdom! For too long My People have been covered in a shroud. Now, I say, rip off the grave clothes and stand purified before Me in royal robes, washed in The Blood of The Lamb.”
Activation : Prayer: Father God, please make me holy, washed by your son Jesus’ blood. Help me keep my eyes on you when the world comes knocking at my door, let me not be tempted more than I can stand, and offer me a way out of it so that I may not sin against you. Let me not cause anyone else to sin or be a stumbling block to my brother or sister. In Jesus’ name Amen.
1 Thessalonians 4: 3-4 (ESV) “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honour . . .”
Hebrews 12:14 – 15 (ESV) “Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see The LORD. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled.”
9 October 2024. Season of Exposure
“My child, in this season I am going to search your heart and bring to light every hidden motive. I AM going to expose to you the things inside of you — things that you were not aware of, the sin that was purposefully hidden from others, or the habit you constantly justified. I AM doing this out of My deep Love for you and not to shame you. I know this can be a painful process, you might even feel embarrassed or humiliated. My Child, when this happens don’t run from Me. Instead, run towards Me. Run into My open arms!
This exposing season is a necessary process for you to move forward. I AM coming like a gardener to prune and cut off any dead or rotten branches so that you might bear much fruit in this new season. My child, feel My deep love for you in this pruning season despite the painful procedure, and know that I will be with you in this process.”
Activation : Pray Psalm 139:23-24 over yourself. Ask God for an open and unoffended heart as you choose to partner with Him in this season. Let Him expose anything that is not in alignment with His Kingdom values. As He reveals those things to you, repent, then ask for and receive His forgiveness; know that He is a loving Father who cares deeply about you.
John 15:1-2 (NLT) “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more.”
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV) “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT) “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
8 October 2024. Enthroned on High
“Beloved, close your eyes and imagine. See Me as the Sovereign King and the perfect Judge. See My Throne of Righteousness and Justice established on high. I AM seated above all kingdoms and peoples of this earth ready to hold court. Watch as all the people assemble before Me.
I AM ready to reveal my justice and to proclaim My Judgement. I will hold everyone accountable for everything they have done and for everything they did not do. Those who are repentant and have suffered injustice or have seen others suffer will rejoice because I will set things right. Those who have committed injustice themselves and are not repentant will fear or loathe Me because retribution is at hand. For I know every heart and I read every mind. I see all the good deeds and all the evil doings. Nothing is hidden from My sight; I will sit in judgement over it all. However, all those who genuinely call upon the name of My Son Jesus will be saved.
I will look at the perfect sacrifice of My Son on the cross and I will let them pass through Him as The Gateway into My Kingdom. Those who trust in Him and call upon Him will be saved. They will not be judged for their evil doings, nor will they be saved by their own good deeds, for salvation comes through Christ’s sacrifice alone. This is an act of My passionate love and a sign of My everlasting faithfulness.
My Beloved, I ask that you earnestly remember My holiness and sovereignty. Acknowledge and live by My righteousness and justice. Even as I sit in judgement over the whole earth, I, The Almighty and The Compassionate One, long for you, your family, and all the Nations of the earth to call upon My Son and be saved.”
Activation : Imagine The LORD on His throne and all the nations gathered around Him. You and all your people are also among them. Let it sink in. Be aware of your emotions and thoughts and bring them before The LORD. Marvel at the fact that you are redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ Jesus on the cross. Then, declare that God’s throne of righteousness and justice, as well as the perfect sacrifice of Christ on the cross, be established over you, your family, your neighborhood, your city, your nation, and any other nations that The LORD places on your heart.
Psalm 7:7-9 (CEV) “Make the nations come to you, as you sit on your throne above them all. Our LORD, judge the nations! Judge me and show that I am honest and innocent. You know every heart and mind, and you always do right. Now make violent people stop, but protect all of us who obey you.”
Psalm 89:14(ESV) “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.”
Romans 10:13 (NIV) “for, “Everyone who calls on the name of The LORD will be saved.””
7 October 2024. Citizens of Heaven
“Several nations’ governments are shifting this season, and the enemy is using it as an opportunity to bait many into division and advance his kingdom. My beloved Church, be aware so that you don’t take the bait. It is easy to fall into the ways of the world — picking and choosing sides and fighting over who is right and wrong. But remember, you are citizens of Heaven first. I AM your eternal King, and My ways are supreme.
Doesn’t it make more sense to put your hope in the Highest King rather than the earthly kings who are subject to Him? Unlike the kings of the world, I always have My citizens’ best interests at heart. Relinquish putting your hope in earthly kings and receive peace knowing that I hold all the earth’s solutions, then you can co-labor with Me in the heavenlies to release those solutions and truly bring My Kingdom to earth.
Rise up, Church! Unite as one body under this Truth. Surrender your agendas to reveal My will. My will may seem contrary to earthly understanding, but you can trust it. Seek Me for guidance on how to release My Will. If you do these things, you will witness My light overcome the works of the enemy as My Righteousness sweeps across the nations.”
Prayer : Father, I acknowledge that You are the Highest King over all creation, and I am a Kingdom citizen first. Your ways are always perfect and higher! Forgive me for getting caught up in worldly ways and putting my hope in a man-made system when I should have been putting my hope in You. I choose to come up higher and surrender my agenda to Yours. Help me recenter myself in You and Your perfect will so I can see Your solutions and release them on the earth. I want to influence man-made systems according to Your will, not the other way around.
God, help Your Church unify in truth. Help us rise up and speak boldly in one accord. May our voice reverberate so powerfully that it shatters floodgates and releases rivers of righteousness that sweep away evil and bring purity to all the land. We put our hope in you, Lord! In Jesus’s name, Amen.
Philippians 3:20 (MSG) “But there’s far more to life for us. We’re citizens of high heaven!”
Psalm 47:7-9 (NLT) “For God is the King over all the earth. Praise him with a psalm. God reigns above the nations, sitting on his holy throne. The rulers of the world have gathered together with the people of the God of Abraham. For all the kings of the earth belong to God. He is highly honored everywhere.”
John 6:38 (NKJV) “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.”
4 October 2024. A Call to Arms
The Spirit of The LORD says, “Rise up and be alert! I have trained and equipped you to prepare for the days ahead. And now I say to prepare for battle, prepare for war!
I have prepared you because of my great love for you; I do not want you to be taken off-guard but to be ready. This readiness requires full trust in Me, so do not fear! If you have diligently listened to everything I have said and applied My instruction, you will be well-equipped for what’s to come.
So, keep your eyes on me not on what’s around you. Fix your eyes on me alone and keep them on me! I have been preparing you to confidently step into your authority, and now it is time to level up.
It is time to be bold — timidity is not the order of the day. I AM calling for My Kingdom Army Bride to don her military attire, and I AM calling forth the vigilant prayer warriors who are not afraid to stand firm and make bold decrees in the spirit. It is time to defy the demonic principalities and powers and declare My Name and My Will in the earth. Spectator time is over, it’s time to arise!”
Activation : 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 tells us that the weapons of our warfare are not physical weapons of flesh and blood, but that they are divinely powerful weapons and mighty unto God to destroy darkness and anything that sets itself up against the true knowledge of God.
Designate intentional time with Holy Spirit to fully evaluate your preparedness to war for the Kingdom of God. Ask Him how He would assess your readiness to stand for the Kingdom. Ask Him to reveal your strengths as well as where you need more development. Is it your trust in the faithfulness of God that needs strengthening? Ask Him where you need to be emboldened and ask Him to teach you.
Psalm 144:1 (ESV) “Blessed be The LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (AMPC) “For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.”
2 Corinthians 10:4-6 (TPT) “For although we live in the natural realm, we don’t wage a military campaign employing human weapons, using manipulation to achieve our aims. Instead, our spiritual weapons are energized with divine power to effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide. We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One. Since we are armed with such dynamic weaponry, we stand ready to punish any trace of rebellion, as soon as you choose complete obedience.”
3 October 2024. Higher Pursuit
“Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honour.” Proverbs 3:16 (ESV)
“Long life, riches and honour are the final pursuit of many, an end in themselves. This pursuit brings striving, anxiety, self-preservation and other prisons. In My Kingdom they are not the goal, but they are the by-products of seeking wisdom.
Lay down your pursuit of the inferior.
I AM calling you now to the higher pursuit, to search for My Wisdom. To learn to think as I do is wisdom; to follow My Lead is Wisdom; obedience to My Word is Wisdom; to know what I do and to do the same is Wisdom; to lay down your own understanding, desire and opinion in place of mine is wisdom. The invitation to receive greater discernment of these things is open to you. What will you pursue?
Those who choose wisdom are the ones I can trust, they are the ones who will listen to the intricacies of my leading, they are the ones who will be able to navigate the battlegrounds safely. They are the ones who will work for My Glory and not their own.”
Activation : Invite The Holy Spirit to lead you through an honest assessment of your heart. Where are the worldly values of long life, riches and honour misplaced in you? Where has the pursuit of Godly wisdom taken second place? Let him go deep into the subtleties of your thought life. Repent of anything he shows you and lay them down. Recommit to the pursuit of wisdom through the help of The Holy Spirit.
Set time aside to read and meditate on the whole of Proverbs 3, which speaks such deep truth about the pursuit of Wisdom.
Matthew 6:33 (ESV) “But seek first The Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
Psalm 73:25-26 (ESV) “Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
2 October 2024. Thirst for Righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 (NIV)
The LORD asks: “Look into a mirror and tell me what you see. You see yourself – but if you look longer and harder and deeper, you will start to see more. You will start to see what I see.
I see some of the hard edges of your humanity being rubbed smooth as you allow My Spirit to work in you. I see things of the world being laid down and surrendered. I see the darkness where sin lingers being made light by repentance and forgiveness. I see soul ties with the world and the enemy being cut. I see parts of your spiritual reflection starting to shine through and resemble My reflection.
I now urge you to press in further and earnestly pursue the ways of righteousness and the Kingdom values that will make your transformation complete. It will not be by works that righteousness will be gained, but by faith. As you increase your faith by trusting in Me for all things and following the teachings of My Word and listening to My Spirit to guide you, righteousness will flow from you like a mighty river.”
Activation : Look into a mirror. Pray that all illusions and deceptions the enemy has planted in your mind, which prevent you from seeing yourself as God sees you, fall to the ground, in Jesus’ name. As the image clears, start to see your reflection beyond the physical — it should be like putting on a pair of spiritual spectacles to help you see better. Allow Holy Spirit to show your reflection as God sees you.
Acknowledge the work that The LORD has been doing in you, where you have grown in righteousness. Ask Holy Spirit to bring to your mind key scriptures and as you read the word aloud, allow Him to identify areas of your life that lack righteousness, such as unhealthy habits that need to be broken. By walking with Holy Spirit in His strength, are there things you can resolve spiritually and practically to increase your faith and grow in righteousness?
Proverbs 21:21 (NIV) “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honour.”
Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV) “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV) “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
1 October 2024. Find Humility
“I AM holding My Bride to a higher account in this season — any hurt and offence from the previous season needs to be dealt with before you can move forward together in unity. In order to truly examine your heart, you must first find humility. If you keep hold of what is from the past I cannot propel you into the future. If you chose to look back, you will be turned into a pillar of salt. Do not take offence with each other and do not keep a record of wrongdoings.
Count your blessings and fall on your knees as you take in the fullness of my glory and the pardon that was bestowed upon you. Let your fear of my name release any pride and personal ambition. Raise your voice in thankful praise, and honour me with right thinking.”
Activation : Ask The Holy Spirit to highlight anyone who you have had an issue with, or an area that you have recently been offended by. Ask God to show you the way forward to put it right. If that involves reaching out to make amends, then do so, if it involves releasing them from your thoughts and hand them over to God then pray in that way.
Allow this release to posture your heart humbly before The LORD, and acknowledge his Kingship over your life. Speak out a prayer of thanksgiving for who he is, and for how he has freed you today.
Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV) “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
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