Pay Attention to God’s Timely Changes
After burying my soon to be 21 year old dog today, I sat with The LORD, still crying.
He spoke very softly to me, “My daughter, everything happens for a reason and I answered your Prayer that I would take him when it was ‘his time’ and you would not have to ‘put him down’ and I heard your heart and answered your Payer. He is at peace.”
I will always cherish Nikki’s unconditional love that God blessed me with for over 20 years.
I start crying again every time I remember the day I got him and God chose him for me.
“Many unexpected things are on the horizon.
Do you remember when I said to you about six months ago to ‘make yourself ready for what is coming’?
Change is here in many areas.
Many good changes shall bring healing love to some recent bad changes.
I AM revealing many betrayals and exposing many lies that have caused so many to be drowning in despair.
So, be sure to stop and check your heart often before making any change or moving in a new direction,” says The LORD of all.
“It is preparation time for the prophesied moments of the outpouring of My Spirit.
I AM visiting many who are calling on Me for restoration and reconciliation, who are also harboring resentment and anger and desiring to get revenge.
Reconciliation is difficult and costly for both the offended and the offender.
Even when the offended forgives or cancels the debt by not bringing judgment or desiring to end the relationship, there is a cost to pay.
The cost for the offended one is in withholding judgment and being willing to offer the possibility of a true restoration of the relationship.
But the cost for the offender is Repentance.
In many cases, both must change their heart and repent,” says The LORD.
“I AM filling willing hearts with bold love for it is a taste of my eternal Hope for all.
So Love well and send it to others who are hungry for real Love.”
As I thought about this and how prevalent it is in our world, I was reminded of what Jesus said in Luke 17:
‘So watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you, and says, “I repent”, forgive him.” Luke 17:3-4.
As I meditated on the whole chapter, I realized, many times we do not like what someone says, and harbor it in our heart, but seldom see it as an offense when it really is.
I have told the story many times of how Jesus taught me forgiveness has nothing to do with feelings.
It must begin as an act of obedience to The LORD, and little by little your walk it out every time you see that person and soon your realize, you no longer remember the offense.
The LORD said to me, “A true forgiving heart hungers for Redemption, even if the person continues to do the same type of things that offended you.
Godly forgiveness bypasses our soulish emotions.
It always hungers for the relationship to be restored to Godly goodness.”
I always stop and think about Jesus last words as he went to The Cross,
“Father, for give them for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34.
In this past season in intercession, I have found myself seeing that picture of Jesus as I prayed for some people who were filled with anger and resentment.
We must seek God’s Mercy and Grace as we embrace true Forgiveness.
Beloved, always pause and remember Paul’s words in Romans 12, where he said without equivocation,
“Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written, ‘It is mine to avenge: I will repay,’ says The LORD.” Romans 12:19.
May you go forth in Holy boldness being a picture of His Love, even in the atmosphere of critical voices and pointing the finger from those who are caught up in offense and judgment.
“I AM raising up a true Army of The LORD to encourage those who have been flooded in the natural to the point of drowning and flooded in The Spirit with sudden breakthroughs they have waited for.
The desired breakthroughs in the midst of devastation in the world are on the heels of many betrayals and changes you never saw coming!“
The LORD then began to instruct me for my immediate direction…
- I DECLARE to you that you are on the fringe of a massive Breaker Anointing that will bring Restoration and Encouragement to victims of the massive flood damage throughout your land.
- I DECLARE you are being made ready to be a picture of the Father’s Heart in the midst of great devastation. You shall bring healing love to the wounded and devastated in this hour.
- I DECLARE I AM sending you forth to let My Light shine in the dark despair taking place in the world. You shall pave the way for the end-time revival that I have promised for this time.
- I DECLARE it is time to stop and check your heart. It is time to be honest with yourself regarding what is in your heart. Ask of Me and I will show you your heart that you be cleansed of all unrighteousness.
- I DECLARE it is the now time for you to allow The Holy Spirit to take the lead for you are facing many winds of change. I AM filling you with courage to follow hard after His lead and listen to His voice of wisdom.”
As He spoke to me, I found myself in a time to agree with Him quickly and DECREE to Him what I must do to be obedient to His Declarations to me.
I said, “Thank you LORD!”
- I DECREE that I see myself as The LORD sees me. I have been delivered from the spirit of deception. I will not walk in the pride of my heart. I will walk in humility and grace. I will follow hard after you.
- I DECREE that I have learned to be honest with myself and when I ask The LORD to show me my heart, I am asking Him to give me an honest heart.
- I DECREE that I am humbled and honored to be a called to carry His heart and I will endeavor to keep my heart with all diligence as I grow daily in the knowledge of what that truly means.
- I DECREE that as I ask The LORD to show me my heart, I will begin to take steps to ask Him to open up my heart to understand where I have had any blockage that kept me from understanding or moving forward in obedience to His plan and vision for me.
- I DECLARE that everything is becoming clear and I can focus and move forward when The LORD says Now, come and Follow me.
- I DECLARE that my house is built on the solid ROCK. I shall not be moved.
- I DECLARE that The LORD is my advocate and I run to HIM, pouring out my heart with all diligence, trusting HIM to cleanse and heal and restore me in every area of my need.
Prayer
Holy God, I say you alone are worthy of all my Worship, the Devotion of my heart, all my Trust, all my Praise and all the Glory of my life.
I give myself to you totally.
You alone are LIFE and you have become my LIFE.
You are my true FATHER, my redeemer, my true FRIEND and the true end of all things.
I love You. I trust You. I worship You. I give myself totally to You.
Jesus, thank you for coming to ransom me with your own life.
I give myself over to you completely.
I am forever grateful for the blood you shed for me for my cleansing and healing.
I am so thankful for The Cross and your sacrifice for me through which all my sins are atoned for and removed.
Jesus, I receive you as my life, and I triumph in your resurrection, through which you have conquered sin death, judgment and the evil one.
Thank you that I reign in life through your life.
With great gratitude, I receive your hope, love, faith, joy, goodness, wisdom, power, and strength afresh today in Your Mighty Name!
“A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.” Proverbs 16:18-19 NKJV.
~ Sandi Holman
Sandi Holman of Matters of the Heart website was called to The Nations as an End-Time Handmaiden in 1984 and served on staff with YWAM Singapore and YWAM Charlotte in missions. She later experienced a Divine Encounter with The LORD when He came into her Prayer Room and said, “I have come to put a sword in your hand and was given special instructions on how and when to use it.” Sandi is now an Author, Prophetic Intercessor, Seer, Chaplain, Teacher, Speaker, Counselor, Blogger who has also served as an Online Pastor and an Interim Pastor for a Mennonite Church.
Beautiful Word! “I DECLARE it is the now time for you to allow The Holy Spirit to take the lead for you are facing many winds of change. I AM filling you with courage to follow hard after His lead and listen to His voice of wisdom”. Oh, I had a beautiful experience as I had allowed the Holy Spirit to lead me to listen to someone as she spoke and I shared God’s heart. Sorry to hear about the loss of Nikki, I pray peace and comfort to you my friend, blessings.
Dear Jennifer, I receive your prayers and blessings now more than ever. I cannot remember any time that I have cried so much. Nikki was special in so many ways. #1 God picked him out for me. I am glad you had a beautiful experience as the Holy Spirit led. I honestly believe just as I have prophesied we shall experience more and more of that in this new day. In His Love, Sandi
Dear Sandi,
So sorry to hear of your loss of your beloved Nikki. Our pets truly are a precious gift from The LORD.
Thank you that despite your grief and sorrow you would be obedient and post this beautiful word.
May The LORD comfort and bless you in your grieving as you have continually blessed and comforted us.
Love Angela
Yes Angela, He was a precious gift from the Lord actually. I went to pick up another dog that day and when the owner asked me what I did, I said I do short term missions, I am a missionary with YWAM.She said oh,that is the wrong one for you, hold this one (Nikki) for a moment. Nikki was all over me at 12 wks, licking etc. My granddaughter said, Nana, he is black and white just like you! So he was a gift from God. I am so glad that you received the word from the Lord concerning HIS timely changes. I so appreciate your kind words re: His comforting word and I receive with great gratitude your love and blessings, In His Love, Sandi
Thank you and may God bless you Sandi in every way, beyond what you can ask or imagine (because He has and He will continue to do so to the very end).
Oh Robert E, it is SO good to hear from you, I was going to email you the very day I dog died and never got to. You have been on my heart and in my prayers. I feel that something that was a disappointment to you or an interruption is about to be turned around in God’s timing as only HE can. I receive your confirming word of His many blessings and I thank God for your agreement and love. In His Love back to you, my brother, Sandi
Oh Sandi this is so good thank you for being obedient. We have to choose to forgive even when Our hearts don’t feel it and especially living with 2 families I find myself saying I choose to forgive and say it over and over and then I realize I have forgiven. Big Hugs my sweetest friend, my heart hurts with you. Pamie
Good evening, my sweet friend, Pamie. I won’t say I understand but I can relate having lived in community it is much different than living alone or just husband and wife etc although living alone is also another story. LOL! So it is a learning experience for the heart and with the heart to walk out true Calvary love and forgiveness. Sometimes, just when you think you get it or you have ‘arrived’, you get that surprise TEST! smile with me, now. Sending hugs in HIS love, Sandi
Yes I agree no one EVER arrives the enemy is always on the prowl. Hugs my friend.
Always on the prowl is a great way to say it! Hugs to you Sandi
Dear Sister, so sorry for your loss. A dog is a true family member that reflects the Joy of the Lord every day. So grateful for the time we have with them…
Your word compelled me to look at my heart’s attitude. Forgiveness is not about my feelings. I need to be obedient and let God’s forgiveness quench my ego. Thank you. Blessings.
Well brother Cliff, you said it! A dog is a true family member that brings great joy daily. Yes, indeed, we have to daily become attentive and be aware of our heart attitude. I so much appreciate your input, obedience and blessings. In His Love, Sandi
I am a dog owner too, and my oldest dog is nearing the end. My heart goes out to you. I will pray. I believe we will see them in heaven. I believe we will see them again. Thank you for the word you shared God is going to use us if we just stay on course thank you Sandy for your encouragement.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your dear companion. All they want to do is show love and devotion. I wanted to share that a customer of my husband tragically lost her son and not long after lost her son’s dog. She cried out to God and fell to sleep in despair. She had the most comforting dream – her son and his dog were walking together in a beautiful field. So yes – I do believe we will see our beloved furry friends again.
Thank you for your timely word. I’m in agreement with your decrees. Amen.
Good evening, Kari, what an amazing story you shared with me. I cannot even imagine what it would be like to lose your son and then his dog…but GOD! HE is a good good GOD who doesn’t want us to continue to suffer. I pray we will see them in heaven. You are so welcome here anytime..this site has a steady flow of encouragement. I do appreciate your powerful agreement. In His Love, Sandi
Dear Esther, Oh, how I love engaging with those who comment on HKP community. It opens doors all around the world and I love hearing someone express what the word I was given spoke to them or encouraged in some way. Thank you for sharing. May you run your course with a single eye focused to finish your race! In His Love, Sandi
Sorry you lost your precious Nikki. May your memories continue to bring smiles through the tears.
Awesome word. Very timely!
Gwen, thank you for your condolences. At this point, my memories are bringing more tears than smiles but when I look at his photo, I have to smile. He was a gift from GOD. I am so thankful the God’s word through me was timely for you as well. I stand in AWE of our amazing God. In His love, Sandi
Beautiful word.
Hello sweet Sis, You are always so encouraging. Thank you. Isn’t it amazing how beautiful our God’s heart is especially when His word flows out to us in a personal way. Thank you. In His Love, Sandi