There Are Two Sides to Every Story!
We are living in the end-times when the CONTROL spirit is being revealed, and God is releasing His side of the story.
He is, the Controller of His Creation!
On the other side of disappointment, is Hope.
Even though Hope deferred makes the Heart sick, I am healed because He bore all my sickness and disease on The Cross.
Hope is the ability to hear the melody of the future. God truly put a new song in my heart.
With a song in my heart, I behold His adorable face.
Faith is the courage to dance to it today.
I will sing and dance to that melody, for I heard Him speak to me, “May I have this dance for the rest of your life?”
And I shouted, “YES LORD, forever!”
Let’ s take a look at Faith!
On the other side of Fear is Faith. I have Faith that God is still in control — and our story is far from over.
God has not given us a spirit of fear — but love, power, and a sound mind.
His Love casts out any fear. I am empowered with His Power, for He has said, “the just shall live by Faith!” (Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38).
Faith truly is the pathway to things Hoped for.
Beloved, The Word in Hebrews 11:1 says: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”.
So He spoke to me recently that, Faith is the foundation on which I am to build my house — in order to build His House.
It is the foundation for my relationship with Him, that I may understand my purpose and step into His Plan for the building of His Kingdom.
So, He said, “My daughter, never forget your faith is the first step of fulfillment of all your hopes.
I AM releasing a fresh beginning for those whose are willing to let go of fear, and step forward into faith for all their tomorrows.
Beloved ones, it is time to “TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH” — to dive right into the unknown.
The Faith Walk is the most adventurous way to live. In these end-times, I AM opening your eyes to see the battle as an adventure, not a fear of the unknown.”
On the other side of pain is Strength — strength you did not know you had until God took you by the hand and led you through it.
So, because God is The Creator, and in control of our future, we can rest in Him, knowing He is strong where we are weak.
He is giving us Strength for the journey. He is giving us Hope for all of our tomorrows. He is putting a new song in our hearts, day by day.
I can rise up and sing,
“He raised me up that I can stand on mountains,
He raised me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders.
You raise me up to more than I can be.”
He holds my hand, and I am never alone, and He goes before me to make the crooked paths straight.
For all these things, I am forever grateful.
On the other side of Hurt is Gratitude. I give thanks with a grateful heart, only because He has made me glad when I am sad.
I rejoice that He takes away my sorrow and anger when someone betrays me or maligns me.
He has taught me to ‘forgive them for they know not what they do’.
More than all of this, I give thanks that God has given Jesus Christ and He was crucified that I would be forgiven — and He is The LORD of my Life.
He takes away my hurt and gives me grace to let go of my judgment of those who have hurt me — and gives me mercy to turn the other cheek. (Matthew 5:39, Luke 6:29)
Even so, I am grateful that He is sitting on the right hand of God the Father, making intercession for me.
Therefore, I choose to follow His example to intercede for those hurt me — not knowing what they did — because they were totally self-centered and self-seeking.
He has taught me well that ‘self will never crucify self — because self is always on self’s side’.
On the other side of Despair is Worship.
To be in the ‘depths of despair’ as many speak of simply is to lose all hope. Despair actually begins with disappointment.
The definition from Oxford Dictionary of Disappointment is says: ‘sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations’.
So, the only one who can do something about this situation is GOD, for He is our HOPE.
We can trust in Him. We must Rest in Him. We must put our Expectations in His hands believing that He is a Promise Keeper and He will watch over and take care of us.
So, we must never lose hope and drown in the depths of despair, because He is with us.
He is leading us on the paths of Righteousness, for His name’s sake. He is going before us, and He is preparing the way, and He is leading us through it.
Fear not, for He is with you. He is with us in the Storms — and He is beginning to pour out the latter-rain of Revival.
The ultimate answer to despair is to Worship Him, for He is Almighty GOD!
Praise Him in the Hallway — for He is opening new doors for this new day!
I keep hearing The LORD say, ”I have appointed you and anointed you for such a time as this.
The Doors of Abundance are opening as you stand and worship Me.
You shall flow in the river of My Goodness, as you lift up my name is worship.
You shall release blessings of restoration as you put on the garments of praise.
You shall renew your strength in spirit, soul, and body to carry you for the rest of your journey.
In your times of emotional despair, hopelessness, fear, disappointment, pain, betrayal and all your many grievances, I have been undergirding you to let go of your soulish responses to the difficult places of adversity.
You shall travail to prevail, you shall Pursue, Fight, and Rule! For The Truth shall prevail, fight and take down every lie, and the army of The LORD shall rule and reign!
I say to my chosen ones, “You have been in the dark room of developing your true character to arise with Hope in your heart, and new Faith, to be the substance that fulfills all your dreams.
Calvary Love — to turn betrayals into forgiveness and goodness, and Love that never fails.
Yes, it is time to crossover to the other side! Never forget Whose side you are on!
The enemy may be shouting, “Red Rover – Red Rover!” but we are in an Hour of Urgency, and so many seem to be at a standstill of indecision regarding their true beliefs and their actual identity!’
So, l leave you with this excerpt from a prophetic word The LORD gave me in August 2021 published here on HKP and a link to read the whole word.
“Are We Playing ‘Red Rover’ or ‘Truth or Consequences’?“
” A while back, I had a Dream of a playground with young people playing a game of Red Rover. And they seemed to be pretty serious about “coming through” or beating the other team.
When I woke up and was trying to interpret what I was seeing, I heard The LORD almost laughing, because I kept saying to Him, “I see the multitudes as though they are playing a game of “Truth or Consequences”!
The consequences of not yielding to The Spirit of Truth (who always leads to freedom from captivity) is being trapped into the deception, manipulation and captivity of the enemy.
“He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision.” Psalm 2:4.
Three times in the Book of Psalms (Psalm 2:4; 37:13; 59:8) we read that God shall laugh.
The word “laugh” does not mean what we usually think of today as laughing with “joy” or “making a joke of.”
It always means, “to hold in derision — to mock or to scorn.”
Red Rover, on the other hand, is an outdoor game that pits two teams, or lines, of players against each other.
Each team trying to break through the other’s line. Keys to winning are using strategy, strength and agility to outlast and beat the other team. So, one ‘game’ represents the CHOICE that a man makes.
God allows us to choose life or death, faith or fear… the choice is ours. Nevertheless, there are dire Consequences to not choose TRUTH.
One definition on Google says this: Red Rover (also known as ‘Forcing the City Gates.’)
Red Rover was the second game. It is a game representing two opponents vying for WIN and be VICTORS.
We have the opportunity to “Fight the Good Fight of Faith!”
We have the choice again to use strategy as we wait upon The LORD, we gain strength and fight according to His Strategy.
Also we must look at it from a spirit of truth in our own lives, there is a parallel, (natural and spiritual truth).
Our conscience, The Fear of The LORD, and The Holy Spirit, are “gatekeepers” for our hearts. ”
So keep and watch over your heart with all diligence!
~ Sandi Holman
Sandi Holman was called to the nations as an End-Time Handmaiden in 1984 with Gwen Shaw and served with YWAM Singapore and YWAM Charlotte in missions. Sword of The LORD Ministries came from 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.” She is an author, Prophetic Intercessor and Seer, Chaplain, Teacher, Speaker and Equipper, and Blogger who has also served as a Pastor Online with Beyond the Veil Ministries.
Boy, Joyce..you got right to the bottom of the whole thing!!! Self vs God..Love you my friend. Sometimes when I stop to look at the huge difference in the two sides, it is mind boggling that deception is so rampant. Thanks so much, sis. Sandi
Yes Lord! Thank You for placing me on Your side! Yes and Amen Sandi!
Standing with you on His side all the way home!!
What a day that will be!!!!!
Thank You Jesus!
Thank you Sandi!
Marc
Thank you Marc for your confirming word. Our story has a happy ending. Many blessings, Sandi
Sandi this is a wonderful, enlightening Word of teaching, exhortation, etc. I’m so glad the Holy Spirit drew me to read. Just pulling out here:
“He has taught me well that ‘self will never crucify self — because self is always on self’s side’.”
That just alone is a deep truth we all need to grasp!!
Self has to die as it gets us all in so much trouble. Self is fleshly thoughts, desires, hurt feelings and it just goes on and on.
Bottom line, is it it all about me, (us)? Maybe it should be All about Him, (Jesus)! Again wonderful word. I love you my friend and sister. ❤️