Discipline + Correction = Life

Proverbs 10:17
Pick your translation; the principle remains the same.


(New International Version)
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.


(New American Standard Bible)
He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.


(The Message)
The road to life is a disciplined life; ignore correction and you're lost for good.


(Amplified Bible)
He who heeds instruction and correction is [not only himself] in the way of life [but also] is a way of life for others. And he who neglects or refuses reproof [not only himself] goes astray [but also] causes to err and is a path toward ruin for others.


(New Living Translation)
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.


(King James Version)
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.


(English Standard Version)
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.


(Contemporary English Version)
Accept correction, and you will find life; reject correction, and you will miss the road.


(New King James Version)
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, but he who refuses correction goes astray.


(New Century Version)
Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life, but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.


(21st Century King James Version)
He that keepeth instruction is in the way of life, but he that refuseth reproof erreth.


(Darby Translation)
Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.


(Holman Christian Standard Bible)
The one who follows instruction is on the path to life, but the one who rejects correction goes astray.


(New International Reader's Version)
Anyone who pays attention to his training is on his way to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path.

Greater Things Are Yet to Come. Greater Things Are Still to be Done.

Barbie Breathitt:

"2009: New Leaders, New Voices and Resurrection Power"
[from the Elijah List]

The restoration of ancient wells and mantles, in addition to the new level of anointing God is releasing in the earth, will cause a "healing river" to overflow its banks. The healing revival of the 1950s still holds a standard of miracles we seldom see today. But, as we move into this new season of exchange, the glory of God will far surpass the healing anointing He poured out in the past. This Holy Spirit revival of fire will trump the 1948-50s healing revival. We will see more extreme miracles and deliverances take place than ever before. Ministering angels have been assigned to ensure those who move in this new level of love and healing don't repeat the same mistakes from past generations.

William Joseph Seymour, of the 1909 Azusa Street Outpouring, prophesied the "glory cloud of healing" would return in 100 years (2009). We are witnessing the glory explosions and healing miracles in our Breath of the Spirit's meetings weekly. God is releasing specific words of knowledge that are opening deaf ears, straightening backs that have been twisted with scoliosis, restoring torn ligaments and joints, removing cancerous tumors and healing cancer ridden organs. The anointing is stabilizing hearts with arrhythmias, healing chronic issues of pain and much more.

See What the Father is Doing

The New Testament passage in John 4 speaks of the Pool of Bethesda, which is translated "outpouring." The healing angel would come and trouble the water. When the anointing began to pour, the first to step in was healed. Those who weren't able to step in became bitter, murmuring and complaining of those who were more fortunate than they. Jesus approached a particular crippled man that His Heavenly Father had shown Him in a vision. This man's crippled identity was enslaved to sickness for 38 years. After one supernatural encounter, strategic appointment or divine confrontation with Jesus, his life was healed.

In the place of outpouring we will overcome the victim mentality by renewing our mind to become "victors." Ephesians 4:23-24, "Be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth." If we will come to Jesus for healing during this time of outpouring we won't have any more excuses for our crippled, weakened conditions.

The new move of God will usher in a new breed of leaders who will only do what they see the Father doing. John 5:19-21, "Therefore Jesus answered and was saying to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner. For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself is doing; and the Father will show Him greater works than these, so that you will marvel. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son also gives life to whom He wishes."

The realm of vision is so powerful it ignites passion and clarity of purpose in the heart of the beholder. To walk into the greater works we must see what the Father is doing in Heaven and allow it to flow through our lives here on earth.

New Voices Will Be Heard

God is opening doors to release new voices in 2009 that have only been heard on a limited level. This new breed of leadership will be full of godly wisdom, knowing the seasons and proper timing like Issachar. The Daniel and Joseph anointings of understanding mysteries, dreams and enigmas will also operate on a governmental level.

New faces will grace the conference and media arenas with an authoritative Kingdom message and the power to back it with signs, wonders and miracles. These hidden ones will emerge out of the wilderness carrying the mantles and wisdom of past generations.

The Kingdom that is within us is expanding and beginning to flow like a river, watering the barren places. We will continue to increase and expand if we will focus on unity and God's Kingdom business and mandates first. Isaiah 55:11 says that every word that goes forth from His mouth shall not return to Him void, but will accomplish what He pleases, and it shall prosper in the thing for which He sent it. The sound of God's voice shatters darkness. Psalm 89 tells us that we are blessed if we know the sound. The sound is God speaking. Everything He says He will do; He will accomplish everything.

Great Grace and Favor

2009 is a season of a supernatural endowment of great grace. Grace and favor gives us the capacity to live as an overcomer, or a victor, not as a victim who is overcome by the enemy of their soul.

The Shekinah glory descended upon the Tent of Meetings and Moses met with God face-to-face, but that glory faded. Moses died in the wilderness but Joshua continued to walk with God in the glory. He received Moses' mantle, crossed the Jordan and entered the "Promise Land."

Throughout history we see men and women who learned to walk in a "spirit of holiness with God." The Spirit of holiness is the divine nature of God manifesting in maturity with resurrection power! Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. Enoch walked in resurrection power and never experienced death.

Romans 1:4-6, "Who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name's sake, among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ."

Enoch's anointing or mantle was to walk and talk with God in the Spirit of holiness. He displayed the divine nature of God in its fullness, walking in resurrection power! Genesis 5:23-24, "So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him." Enoch's earthly walk was the same as his walk with God in heavenly places. He was not double-minded. Enoch was renewed in the spirit of his mind. He put on the new self, in holiness and truth in the likeness of God. Enoch was a forerunner of what we are called to be in Christ. It is the Christ in us that gives us the hope of glory.

Intimacy learned in the Song of Solomon will enable the hidden ones to emerge from their wilderness wanderings with their hearts panting for the Lover of their souls. Their ears are tuned to hear the whispers of His voice leading every step of the way.

Deliverers to Set the Captives Free

God is equipping deliverers to set captives free. His eyes are searching for those who will walk in His ways of truth. Isaiah 42:22-23, "But this is a people plundered and despoiled; all of them are trapped in caves, are hidden away in prisons; they have become a prey with none to deliver them, and a spoil, with none to say, '"Give them back!' Who among you will give ear to this? Who will give heed and listen hereafter?"

Kingdom revelation builds faith producing Kingdom power through which many people will be set free. Psalm 9:9-14, "The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people. When He avenges blood, He remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the humble. Have mercy on me, O LORD! Consider my trouble from those who hate me, You who lift me up from the gates of death, That I may tell of all Your praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion. I will rejoice in Your salvation."

Salvation has the power to save and heal us completely in our mind, emotions, body and spirit.

Resurrection Power to Do Miracles

On January 11, 2009, I awoke from a dream of resurrecting four men from the dead:

I found myself in a room with four dead men. Several more who knew them were present, grieving for their loss. The Holy Spirit spoke to me as I entered the room and said, "Their spirits are still in the room at ceiling level." In the vision I saw myself lay hands on the stomach of one of the dead men and commanded life to enter him. His spirit manifested in the form of a transparent spirit skeleton. It lay on top of the man's dead body. As it entered his body the man's breath or spirit returned and he resurrected from the dead. When the men in the room observed what had happened they followed suit. The other three men were raised from the dead too. Then I was transported to another state to raise a woman from the dead in the same manner.

Leaders are to demonstrate and teach so the Body can learn to do the works of Christ. Jesus is looking for a place to lay His head. The Body of Christ must arise in the Church so His head will have a resting place. I am learning about resurrection power through the dreams God has been giving me. Resurrection power operates the best outside the four walls of the Church.

Paul went down to the street to resurrect Eutychus from the dead. Acts 20:8-10 tells us, "There were many lamps in the upper room where we were gathered together. And there was a young man named Eutychus sitting on the window sill, sinking into a deep sleep; and as Paul kept on talking, he was overcome by sleep and fell down from the third floor and was picked up dead. But Paul went down and fell upon him, and after embracing him, he said, 'Do not be troubled, for his life is in him.'"

Paul left the safety of the four walls of the Church. He went into the streets to embrace the broken and the dead. He released resurrection power and brought Eutychus back to life. We are called to do the same. Matthew 10:8 says, "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give." When Paul stepped outside the walls of the Church, resurrection power was released.

During this time of transitioning into the resurrection power, God is calling the Church to pray as never before. We are to seek His face while he may be found. Psalm 105:4-5, "Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually. Remember His wonders which He has done, His marvels and the judgments uttered by His mouth." It is time to seek the Lord for increase.

A Plentiful Harvest: Gifts and Fruits

Hosea 10:12 says, "Sow with a view to righteousness, reap in accordance with kindness; break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the Lord until He comes to rain righteousness on you."

His rain will bring forth a plentiful harvest. This speaks of continuing to seek the Lord until breakthrough is obtained. Isaiah 55:6 further exhorts us to seek the Lord while He may be found and to call upon Him while He is near. We must enter the presence of the Lord to access His power. A clear, clean conscience will bring forth a new level of boldness and power to enter His presence. 2 Timothy 1:3, "I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day."

We are told in 1 John 3:21-22, "Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight." As long as we are asking in the name and character of our Lord it shall be done for us.

2009 is a year of developing the nine fruits and the nine gifts of the Spirit with divine great grace!

1 Corinthians 12:4-11, "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

"For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills."

The fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-25 enable us to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit."

When we mix the fruit of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Spirit we release the resurrection power in our lives.

Power Evangelism

This season of great grace is a call for us to walk in Power Evangelism releasing salvation to the lost as a free gift of God.

Ephesians 2:4-10, "But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

"For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them."

God's great grace is releasing a flow of testimonies that demonstrate God's great power to save, heal and deliver.

Acts 4:33-35, "And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales and lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need."

Signs and wonders are increasing as the proceeding Word of God leads us into abundant life. Matthew 4:4, "But He answered and said, 'It is written, "MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD."'"

New Wine: Drink Deeply of His Joy

This is a year to be filled with the Spirit of God and His new wine in 2009. Drink deeply and abundantly of his joy and grace. Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice. It is time for us to rejoice, not fear.

Philippians 4:4-7 instructs, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Adjust your mindset to think positively, count your blessings and taste and see that the Lord is GOOD! Be focused on and totally dependent upon God to meet your needs supernaturally this year. Psalm 34:8-9 tells us to, "taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the Lord, you His saints; for to those who fear Him there is no want." He will abundantly satisfy.

Our old dry wine skins are fading away and they will be exchanged for a new flexible wineskin, shining with the glory anointing. Our focus will change from the past moves of God to the present "Now" new move, and we will have vision for the future. When we prepare our hearts to become a new wineskin God will fill us with the new wine. The New Wine is God's dunamis power releasing His glory, demonstrating His goodness, manifesting His presence and the commanded blessings of unity coming forth.

Good wine is a blend of the finest of grapes confined in a barrel for a specific time to blend and meld together. The winery test and tries each vat of wine until it reaches its peak or premier taste. The dregs settle to the bottom and are poured off. Every person has their own taste or flavor, but when we come together in unity—no one stands out but we blend to perfection.

Isaiah 65:8 spoke of the new wine in the cluster or in the spirit of unity, "Thus says the Lord, 'As the new wine is found in the cluster, And one says, "Do not destroy it, for there is benefit in it," so I will act on behalf of My servants in order not to destroy all of them.'""

God's Breath to you,

Barbie Breathitt
Breath of the Spirit Ministries
Email: Barbie@BreathOfTheSpiritMinistries.com

NLSC Notes on Gifts to Believers

Notes on the Bible study on the Gifts of Christ to Believers
held during the New Life Sounds Choir practice, July 25, 2009

1. Rest - Mt. 11:28

2. Keys of the Kingdom - Mt. 16:19

3. Power over evil spirits- Luke 10:19

4. Living Water- John 4:14

5. Bread of Heaven - John 6:51

6. Eternal Life - John 10:28

7. Legacy of Peace - John 14:27

We must get a hold of these gifts and act and speak as believers.

Kingdom Entertainment Industry

[from the Elijah List website]

Patricia King:

A Prophetic Word from Patricia King: "Body of Christ Will Establish New Kingdom Entertainment Industry"

The Lord has been speaking to me for a number of months regarding the entertainment industry and His plans for the release of inspired media and strategies. There is coming (and has already begun) an invasion of Holy Spirit inspired entertainment media that will transform nations and mindsets for His glory. God is raising up a media army that will truly conquer the media mountain of influence in the nations. I saw this army arising to communicate, facilitate and greatly influence music, movies, television programs, webisodes, advertisements and creative media festivals.

I Saw Angels

I saw "angels of creativity" being loosed to come along side of chosen vessels. Every dimension of media is going to explode with creativity and with favor. I also saw a specific company of angels being dispatched to bring in the provision and wisdom needed to spread the media.

A New Structure—Not A Replacement

God will continue to send His people into Hollywood to bring light and life, but Hollywood (the system behind the entertainment industry including spirits of mammon, greed, pride, self exaltation) will not be conquered or replaced. The system will eventually crumble and fall. God is building a brand new realm for media that is not aligned to Hollywood or the demonic system that controls it. It is not a replacement but something brand new. It's Builder and Maker (Architect) is God.

Many Christians will receive this revelation and will move forward to follow Him and find each other in the process. This company of reformers will not be bought or sold. Their hearts will be set apart for their King and not for their own agendas. They are surrendered vessels and money is not their God or their motivation. Fame is not their passion. They will be like David's mighty men and do whatever it takes to serve their King and give Him what He longs for.

Blueprints and Scrolls from Heaven

God is delivering blueprints and scrolls in the spirit that contain the wisdom to BUILD a foundation of Kingdom values that will create a container for the times. This is not for just a few, there will be many. I saw thousands of scrolls being dropped from the hand of God out of Heaven into the hands of the faithful stewards He is calling. The scrolls were falling into strategic regions.

I saw hundreds of red dots on a map and specifically identified Phoenix, Kansas City, Redding California, numerous cities in Texas, Ottawa, Calgary, London, and Sydney, Australia. There were many other places. Some seemed more pronounced than others, but they were too numerous to count and to identify the exact locations. They were in many nations. These blueprints and scrolls are falling now. The Spirit revealed to me that this specific season and wave of media blueprints and scrolls began in September 2008. There are many who already have them in their hand.

A Celebration, Not a Competition

I saw leaders in the media realm laying their lives down for others. There was no competition and everyone was being celebrated. Many networks were forming. The vision was so beautiful. Everyone was serving each other in order to bring forth glory for the King. Standards of humility, grace, love, camaraderie and faith were being lifted up.

Church Buildings

I saw churches hosting films, movies, documentaries and arts and media festivals. I saw the face of many churches changing and media centers were springing up everywhere. Church buildings were continuing to be houses of worship, but in addition to hosting church families, they were literally being changed into production houses, music, art, dance studios and theaters. Some were also hosting film and arts festivals. Christian Film and Art Festivals were springing up everywhere. Entire communities were impacted as the masses flooded into the churches to watch various forms of media.

More people were watching entertainment media in church buildings than in movie theaters. I saw these centers spring up in many cities around the world. I specifically saw California, New York, Texas, Oregon, Nashville and Knoxville, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas City and region, North Carolina, Florida, Oklahoma, Ontario, B.C. and Alberta in Canada. I saw London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and many places in India, China, Australia, Germany, Holland and South Africa.

These centers were in many places around the world and not confined to those just mentioned. They were truly too numerous to count or identify. There will be many church leaders who will receive specific assignments to launch into media building projects to facilitate the vision. I saw building expansion projects and enlargement of existing facilities. The Lord will release great amounts of provision for these projects. Christian College and University campuses will also host entertainment media.

I also saw Albany, Oregon being used as one of the media centers...some new things are coming.

Movie Theaters Go Christian

Many secular movie theaters will see the success of what God is doing in the Church and will start to host Christ-inspired media. Some theater owners, due to financial sufferings, will actually give their theaters to the Church. These theaters will turn into churches and houses of prayer and worship as well as media houses. There will be many salvations, healings and miracles in these sanctified media houses.

Advertising Agencies

God is going to give Christians creative and anointed revelation for advertisement development for godly and wholesome products and companies. These advertisements will carry great favor and influence. The agencies will prosper but will not be focused on the "profit" but on the "Prophet." They will be used to saturate the hearts of the viewers with the presence and conviction of the Spirit.

Resurrections

I saw many media pioneers who had been taken out of the race in the past through discouragement and spiritual battle rising up in resurrection power and completing their mandate. They were the forerunners of what is breaking forth now. Their reward is at hand.

Media Intercessors

An exponential increase of media intercessors is emerging. I saw them in the vision. They were tenacious and many were praying for over 6-8 hours at a time. They were up in the night and in the day. The intercessors who had been praying for many years will see the reward of their labor. More intercessors will join them. New prayer companies carrying specific media assignments will also rise up in the nations for such a time as this.

Music Explosion

New God-inspired music is about to burst into visibility with accompanying choreography and dramatic expressions. Christian recording artists who will not bow their knee to the lusts of the flesh or the world and its system will come into visibility and will have great favor with the masses. Many will follow their examples of godliness. Many church buildings will host recording studios that will birth anointed worship and entertainment music for the Church and the world.

God is Moving NOW

I recently spoke with Darren Wilson (Producer of Finger of God and Furious Love). He mentioned a clear download he received from the Lord regarding churches being used for movie houses that would facilitate the distribution of family entertainment media and Christian documentaries and movies. He explained how God was going to use church buildings to bless entire communities in this way. I had also heard a similar insight from an article that Sondra Martin had forwarded to our office within the last month.

God is on the move. Many are receiving the vision, witness and confirmation. Many are already receiving their mandates and blueprints for this hour. Lets move forward. Now is the time. God's Media Army is Arising!

Join our Media Prayer Team! We have been mandated by the Lord through a prophecy given to our ministry by James Goll in June 2009 to raise up 777 media intercessors via email. If you desire to join this team please email: mediaprayer@xpmedia.com.

There is more to come...

Patricia King
Extreme Prophetic Ministries
Email: info@extremeprophetic.com

Read Your Bible [and Pray Everyday] and You'll Grow, Grow, Grow

"I believe in our day we need to practice the Word of God or to practice God’s principles outlined in the Word. We need to practice what we have been taught from the pulpit, from ministry programs, from teaching tapes and videos. We need to prove the Word of God in our lives in times of little stress so we can be better prepared when the times of pressure, the times of need are at hand.

As with all things that we practice, initially, we might not be very good at what we are practicing, i.e. piano, painting, etc. We miss the correct keys, we paint outside the lines, we falter, we fade, we fail. But it is only through our practice that we can become proficient at anything.

So it is with the Word of God; we initially might not be successful at the Word which we practice, but as we keep trying, as we grow in understanding of Bible principles, we become stronger and our practice more sure. Then our success in the Word becomes greater and greater, and our faith becomes stronger and stronger."


-- Roberta Palmer Grummond, author of the self-published book Practicing the Word of God

Sunday Notes: JBD on Faith

notes from Pastor Joseph DiSarno's preaching on FAITH
July 12, 2009
[with some personal revelations]


- do not live your Christian life through the flesh because that will bring you to legalism

- NO SPIRIT = NO POWER to live the WORD out

- God CREATED the NEED so that we would SEEK the SUPPLY

- when you take a step of faith and there's nothing under your feet, GOD WILL PLACE SOMETHING UNDER IT

- WHAT YOU HEAR in the SPIRIT becomes WHAT YOU SEE in REALITY

- "you shall have whatever you see"

- John 15:7-8 = If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

- ingredients to faith: (1) ABIDE IN HIM + (2) LET HIS WORDS ABIDE IN YOU

- DESIRE has a definitive power

- channel your passion TOWARD GOD

- we need to have a DEFINITE, BURNING, PERSISTENT desire FOR GOD
+ a DEFINITE desire keeps you CERTAIN
+ a BURNING desire keeps you FOCUSED
+ a PERSISTENT desire keeps you DETERMINED

TKB Notes on Excellence

as shared by Augusto Santos Jr.
on The Kingdom Builders cell group meeting
July 11, 2009

- Jesus is our model of excellence

- Matthew 12:28; Matthew 17:24-27 shows us that Jesus walked in excellence by demonstrating the Kingdom with signs, wonders and miracles

- GOD CREATED US FOR EXCELLENCE, not for mediocrity

- Romans 12:6 says that God gave us different gifts; we are to use them excellently

- we are not created equal in terms of giftedness, as each one of us has our own uniqueness, but we are created equal in the sense that we all receive gifts from God

- we are negative in nature and we tend to take our strengths for granted

- we should IDENTIFY OUR STRENGTHS and talents and FOCUS ON THEM instead

- we must shift from focusing on the negative to focusing on the positive

- in identifying our strengths we should ask these questions: What am I good at? What do I enjoy doing? What is it that I find easy to do that other have a hard time doing?

- in pursuing excellence, it is more important to know WHOSE WE ARE or WHO WE BELONG TO, rather than who we are

- God MADE us; we are made FOR A PURPOSE; we are UNIQUE

- KNOW your IDENTITY. DEVELOP your RELATIONSHIP with GOD. KNOW your PURPOSE. PURSUE EXCELLENCE.

- submitting to discipline and training enables us to hit the mark of God’s purpose for our lives; therefore, excellence!

- FULFILLING GOD’S PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES MAKES ONE TRULY SUCCESSFUL AND EXCELLENT!

The Way is Narrow.

Chuck Pierce: "A Very Narrow Way Beginning This Week"
[from the Elijah List website]

Dear Passionate Ones:

I bless you and thank God for you. Recently at Early Morning Prayer I began to prophesy about a very narrow way coming for us. When Norma Sarvis listened to the prayer time in Israel, she was amazed. She wrote the following:


"In traditional Judaism the time period between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av is called 'bein ha Metzarim' which is translated between the narrow places or dire straits. It comes from Lamentations 1:3: 'Amidst affliction and harsh labor, Judah has gone into exile. She dwells among the nations; she finds no resting place. All who pursue her have overtaken her IN THE MIDST OF HER DISTRESS.'

"This phrase IN THE MIDST OF HER DISTRESS can also be translated "between the straits or narrow places." It is traditionally a 3-week mourning period in Judaism commemorating the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem on the 17th of Tammuz and the destruction of the Temple on the 9th of Av. It is a time of mourning with no weddings occurring during this season along with other mourning traditions.

As I was praying this morning for the word which came forth on Tuesday morning (about walking in the narrow places so we can go higher), I realized that the 17th of Tammuz begins July 9, and that even in Judaism it is a 'narrow' place. We must watch that there are no breaches in our walls during this season. We must walk in faith and not in fear and grief. But just be aware of the narrow place and God's goodness in the narrow place."

A New Corridor is Forming

Here is a portion of the revelation that came forth prophetically on Tuesday morning. We could hear the Lord saying:

"A new corridor is forming and I will narrow your way. You must narrow your desires. I am sanctifying desires and narrowing the corridor through which you will walk. You are entering into new alignments and assignments, and coming into a place that will bring you forth into a realm you have not known. You will come from a dark place into light, but the corridor that you have been in is beginning to narrow—to push you through into the new.

"This is the day of 'My Gideon's call.' There is a clarion, Gideon call being released into the earth. It is urgent for My Gideon call to be heard. There is a call coming now into the earth realm to separate the desires of My people. My people's desires have been muddled with their own desires. In the next 3 months, I will begin to separate the desires of My people so that they can follow Me.

"You started out with My desire to get to a new place, but your desires from the past season are coming up and you are being muddled in the call I am extending to you. You must separate your desires, beginning now, so that I draw you out and into that place."

A Narrowing Time

"The teams and troops that I have will be narrowed down, for this will be a narrowing time. The corridor is narrowing in the midst of this sound. Listen! Listen carefully, for this clarion call is now being extended and it will look like the days of Gideon. The anointing I will release will be a Gideon anointing that will overtake the Midianites that have robbed in the past seven years and stolen at the time of harvest.

"Know that there is a great separation that must take place to overthrow the enemy ahead who has been coming in and taking away at an opportune time. I must rearrange My people's call so that their opportunity will be seen in a different way. Hear, today, the clarion call and know that it is a Gideon time upon My people.

"Heed the call and rise up today and enter in through the corridor that is a narrow way. Many things will fall to the left and to the right and even your body will change to get you through these next three months so that you break into that place that I have for you."

To Those of African Descent:

"I brought you from the shores of Africa into this land to cause you to rise up at this time. But now I say to the Africans that are in this land: I will cause you to hear the call of this land that I brought you to. You have been longing to go back to father's land and recoup that loss and that fragment and that bitter hole that has been in you. Now your call will come from this land. You will rise up and begin to move in a way. You won't move in a political realm like you thought, but you will move from a heavenly realm that I have been waiting to extend to you."

To Those From Spain Who Have Spanish Descent:

"Your call will rise up now. I meant for you to explore the things of the Spirit in this land so an exploration would begin in you. Therefore, the adventure that is deep within you will now awaken in a new way. The prophetic call and passion in you will intermingle and produce a new favor. I will cause the worship leadership gift in you to arise and lead My people."

Blessings,
Chuck D. Pierce
Glory of Zion International Ministries

Cruising Together

John Wallace: "Cruising or Coasting?"
[from the Elijah List website]

Recently on the way to the fitness center, I was having a good time with the Lord. Praying and humming a worship song, I was interrupted by the Great Interruptor as He said, "So, are you going to coast in?"

I just turned 62 years old, and with 40 years of following our Lord, 24 of which have been as a pastor of a local church, I was stunned by the implication of the Lord's gentle rebuke. "Coasting? Coasting? Is that what I'm doing, Lord?" I asked. The dawning realization struck me beyond a gentle rebuke—to not allow the past ministry years carry me for the rest of my life. What God said was a warning...and a promise.

The warning is I can let "coasting" be my default setting in life with God. The promise is that I have the option to "cruise" not coast. Cruising (definition: to travel at a speed providing maximum operating efficiency for a sustained period) fits the advancing nature of the Kingdom of God much more than coasting. God made me and you to live life at "maximum operating efficiency." Jesus called it as having "life, and life abundantly" (John 10:10). It fits because the Kingdom of God, His expanding rule over all created things, starts first with my heart and then moves. It moves ahead. The Kingdom doesn't stall, doesn't idle in the parking lot, and doesn't lose energy. The Kingdom doesn't "coast."

When Jesus told Peter, on his confession, that He would build His Church (Matthew 16:18), the Lord added that the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. This implies that the Church is advancing, taking the offensive against the forces of darkness. The Kingdom parables (Matthew 13) of the mustard seed and of the leaven both speak of an expansion, of growth, and of movement. The Kingdom of God is advancing, moving forward...always. Am I (are you) going to try to coast or to cruise, operating at maximum efficiency in it?

I want to be, and stay, at the forefront of Kingdom activity—all the days of my life. I want to see the supernatural workings of God: from supernatural loving to supernatural healing. I want to live in this ever-moving Kingdom. In His interaction with Pilate (John 18:36), Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If My Kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My Kingdom is not of this realm."

Literally, in the Greek language, Jesus said, "My Kingdom is not from here." A not-from-here Kingdom has invaded the earth. That's the Kingdom I want to participate in. Our friend Bill Johnson, in commenting on why Jesus was able to sleep in the front of the boat during the terrible storm on the Sea of Galilee, says, "Jesus could sleep because, in His world, there are no storms."

In His world—the not-from-here Kingdom—that's where I want to live! I want to live out of that Kingdom. I want to see out of that Kingdom, to hear out of that Kingdom, to taste and touch and feel out of that Kingdom. I want to love out of that Kingdom. I want to heal out of that Kingdom. That sounds more like cruising than coasting, don't you think?

It's more important to operate at maximum efficiency in the Kingdom than ever before—that is getting up each day and asking Him to help you be aware of the Kingdom-current of activity going on around us—and jumping in.

Lord, give us grace and sensitivity for Kingdom cruising!

John Wallace
Blood n Fire - Dallas, Texas
Email: jwallace4u@me.com

John's Bio: Currently, John and Suzanne are Community Leaders of Blood n Fire Dallas, a community with a vision "to reach, raise up and release the younger generations to advance the Kingdom of God among the poor of the earth." John Wallace was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma. After graduating from Shawnee High School, he attended and received a B.B.A. from the University of Oklahoma. While at OU, John and his future bride, Suzanne Martin, met. John then graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. After graduation John served as a dentist in the U.S. Army for two years. John and Suzanne moved back to Dallas for almost 10 years of private dental practice. From 1981 to 1986 John attended Dallas Theological Seminary, graduating with a Master of Theology degree. He has, subsequently, pastored local churches for the last 24 years. John and Suzanne have 6 children: Jason (wife Alison), Brennan (wife Lisa), and Lindsey (husband Chris), and two grandchildren, Austin Wyatt Wallace and Caleb Sage Wallace.

The Wave

There's a wave coming that has never come before. Be ready because it is going to wipe out Asia. For a mighty glory that has never been seen before. So warriors, watchmen arise; be prepared for a kingdom is going to arise in our mids as awesome and as glorious as a wave of fire. Water is going to come and entirely wipe out Asia. Be prepared. Be prepared or you will miss out on a very important event in the history of human kind.

Follow the footsteps of the Lord. Make the right choice for there will be a super grace that will overtake you.

Choice is the most important thing you can make in this world.

Prophets, be prepared for the Lord will be giving new pictures, words, and ideas that have been kept for a long time. All wells will be opened at the right time, so be prepared. Don't miss a lifetime event; a life changing event that is more than the greatest ideas of men; more creative that what your eyes have ever seen. So be prepared!

As you see this wave, you will never cease to say that our Lord is holy as every tongue will really confess He is God; every knee will tremble and fall. No matter how you try to stay stong, you will see and tremble because of the awesomeness and greatness of the power that will be unleased upon this earth.


[from a nameless, faceless prophet]

Walk Into Your Future

Carol Kelley: "Walk Into Your Future and Your Promises"
[from the Elijah List website]

"It's Time to Walk Into Your Future"

I had a dream recently about being back in different houses that my husband Dave and I and our kids had lived in over the years. There were various homes and geographical locations represented from different phases in our lives. I realized that I couldn't go back and live in any of these houses again, or try to recreate any of the situations. There was a sense that I needed to commit these past situations, both positive and negative, into the Lord's hands so that I could move forward into what was ahead.

Then the scene shifted to the future. There was an enormous, new bridge spanning across a river. We crossed over and traveled on new highways which had also recently been built. There were new inventions and new ways of doing things in this glimpse of the future.

I woke up and heard the Lord say, "It's time to walk into your future." I knew in the dream that the bridge represents God's provision and direction to cross over into the future. The bridge is the link or the transition between the past and the present. The Lord is at work building new structures—the bridge and highways—to move His people to where they need to be.

Then He had more to say: "Leave behind your past (Philippians 3:13); I am showing you new things, and leading you into your future. Old ways and old patterns won't work any longer. I have a new thing for you (Isaiah 43:19). Move into My 'new,' for I make all things new (Revelation 21:5). Move into the new with confidence and boldness (Joshua 1:6-7, 9, 18) and grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). As I was with Moses, I will be with you (Joshua 1:5); only do not fear (Joshua 8:1). Come before Me boldly (Hebrews 4:16). Claim My promises to you.

"You are My warrior, clothed in the armor of My righteousness (Ephesians 6:14), not your own righteousness (Philippians 3:9). Fight the battles I show you to fight (2 Timothy 4:7); leave the rest for Me to fight (2 Chronicles 20:17).

"Do not fear or look anxiously about you; I am your God (Isaiah 41:10). Peter asked about John, 'Lord, what about this man?' (John 21:20-22). I have a unique plan and purpose for YOU. Persevere and don't give up. Walk into your future, a step at a time. I will show you what steps to take, and where to walk (Isaiah 30:21). I will direct and counsel you, with My eye upon you (Psalm 32:8).

Every place where the sole of your foot treads I will give you (Deuteronomy 11:24; Joshua 1:3). I have stationed angels around you (Psalm 34:7; 91:11). My glory is your rear guard (Exodus 14:19; Isaiah 52:12; 58:8). Do not fear, for I am with you (Isaiah 43:5).

"Sing a song of praise to Me (Psalm 40:3). Raise a shout of victory. Sing a new song to Me (Psalm 33:3; 96:1; 98:1), the song of the Lamb (Revelation 15:3). I am the One who overcomes (John 16:33; Revelation 5:5). You also can overcome in My name through faith (1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 3:21; 12:11).

"I am making strategic alignments for you. Walk into them at the time that I show you. I do not intend for you to be alone (Genesis 2:18; Ecclesiastes 4:9-11; Hebrews 10:25).

"I have a place for you, a place of fullness, joy and blessing. You are not being 'put in your place' (demotion), but are being raised up to your place (promotion and favor). Don't live in a narrow place (2 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 49:20), but in the broad place I have for you (Psalm 18:19).

"Walk into your future. Forget the former things (Isaiah 43:18); I will do something new!"

Promises, Promises

When I woke up another night not long ago, the clock read "6:33." I had a sense the Lord wanted to communicate something to me through this, and so asked Him what it was. He showed me two things:

(1) Matthew 6:33 – "Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be yours as well."

(2) The number 600 represents warfare, and 33 represents "promise."

Then He started speaking to me: "Claim My promises in every area of your lives. Seek My Kingdom first of all; allow Me to purify you, and fill you with My righteousness. I am constantly at work, transforming you into the image of My Son (Philippians 3:21). I will bring My good work in you to completion (Philippians 1:6).

"You can trust Me with all the things you worry about! Commit them into My care. I love you and will help carry your burdens (Matthew 11:28-30). I will do what I promised; I will not disappoint you (Romans 5:5). You will not be disappointed in Me (Romans 10:11) or in My plans for you, because My plans for you are for good, not for evil (Jeremiah 29:11).

"Yes, there has been a season of warfare. There is a time for war and a time for peace (Ecclesiastes 3:8). I will keep My promises to you; I will not fail you or forsake you (Joshua 1:5; Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Hebrews 13:5). I have a call on your life, which I am confirming to you. My gifts and calling are irrevocable (Romans 11:29). My promises do not fail (Joshua 21:45; 23:14; 1 Kings 8:56).

"I will do what I have promised!"

Carol Kelley
Email: opendoor2009@gmail.com

About Carol Kelley: Carol and Dave Kelley are prophetic leaders in Newberg, Oregon, teaching prophecy classes and mentoring younger prophets. They received a call from the Lord in 1985 to minister prophetically, and have a vision for active schools of prophets to emerge within the Body of Christ. Their passion is to help others hear and recognize God's voice. Carol, a musician, published composer, teacher and sixth-generation Oregonian, has a heart to intercede prophetically for Oregon and the Northwest, as well as cities and nations. Dave is Assistant Vice President of Finance at George Fox University, moving in an apostolic anointing to help God's people become empowered as conduits of financial blessing. Dave and Carol are the parents of two sons, two daughters, and a daughter-in-law.