Plant in Worship, Reap In Answers

Eileen Fisher: I Am More than Able to Be Your Burden-Bearer

The following corporate prophetic word was given by Eileen Fisher on June 15, 2010 during her weekly Prophetic School of the Holy Spirit meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado:

"As You Plant in Worship, You Will Reap In Answers"

I heard the Lord say, "As you pour out to Me, I pour into you." He said, "Have I not said in My Word, 'Seek first the Kingdom of God and My righteousness'? When you worship Me, you are allowing Me to fill you with My righteousness. And when I fill you with My righteousness, I am making 'right' that which has been 'wronged.'

"For I would say learn the secret of the inner chamber; learn that it is about Me. Learn that I have said build the ark; know that I have said I will dwell within My people; do not run to and fro, but enter in. For I want to train you up and raise you to where you will become worshipers in Spirit and in Truth—in Spirit of My Word, in Spirit of My power, in Spirit of all that I have called and commanded you to do, to become abiders in My Word that My Word may abide in you—to where you will be 'blended' with My Spirit and My Word. For I have said, 'Worship Me in Spirit and in Truth.'

"I know the pain you are going through, I know the stress, the worry, the sicknesses, the disease; the burdens, the doubts, the unbelief, and I am more than able to be your Burden-Bearer. But how can I bear your burdens if you do not come unto Me? Have I not said in My Word, 'Cast your cares upon Me'? Cast your cares from a place of worship, draw from My presence, pour out into My presence; for as you plant in worship, you will reap in answers.

"You Do Not Stand Alone in the Battle, But I Am Raising You and Training You to Stand in Me"

"Look at My Word, did I not command the people of old to come forth with rejoicing and singing in their hearts? Even though they did not receive the answers, I required obedience better than sacrifice. Have I not commanded you to come into My presence with praise and thanksgiving? That means in every moment; that means when you are alone; that means when you come together; that means when I've called you to assemble, that I might pour out My Spirit upon you. For I am looking for a thirsty people who will come and drink of My presence, so that they may be the carriers of My presence.

"So, tonight I have come to be the lifter of your head... Thank you, thank you, for as you worshiped Me the angels danced. For I tell you this night, you will start to reap answers, for you chose to leave heartache, disappointment, fear, unbelief, pain...and have focused upon Me. I am raising up a military army who will be militant with My Word and will have the sound of worship upon their lips. When the trumpet will sound, they will not hear it as a strange sound, but they will recognize the breath of an angel, and they will know My Bride is about to see answered prayers. For I am not a God who sleeps, though I am a God who stands, and I am requesting this night that you stand.

"As you have stood, I want you to realize Christ Jesus in you is standing up, also. You do not stand alone in the battle, but I am raising you and training you to stand in Me. When the enemy comes he will not find you standing, but he will have found that I have stood, and he will tremble and leave. Worship defeats warfare, worship declares and establishes, worship is the cloud of glory that you create with your very breath and lips and walk under. Learn to flow with the cloud of glory, for in there lay your answers. For I am Thee Glorified, the King of Glory," says the Lord your God.

Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher Ministries
Email: Eileen@eileenfisher.org

A Prayer for a Warrior

[from the 18th Psalm; for Warrior and Follower of Christ]

The Lord is your strength. The Lord is your rock, your fortress and your deliverer. God is your rock, in whom you can take refuge. He is your shield and the horn of your salvation, your stronghold. Call on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and He will save you from your enemies. The cords of death may entangle you; the torrents of destruction may overwhelm you. The cords of the grave may coil around you; the snares of death may confront you. In your distress, call to the Lord; cry to God for help. From His temple He will hear your voice; your cry comes before Him, into His ears.

He will reach down from on high and will take hold of you; He will draw you out of deep waters. He will rescue you from your powerful enemy, from your foes, who are too strong for you. They may confront you in the day of your disaster, but the Lord will be your support.

He will bring you out into a spacious place; He will rescue you because He delights in you. The Lord will deal with you according to your righteousness; according to the cleanness of your hands He will reward you. So keep the ways of the Lord; do not commit evil by turning from your God. All His laws are before you; do not turn away from His decrees. Be blameless before Him and keep yourself from sin. The Lord will reward you according to your righteousness, according to the cleanness of your hands in His sight.

To the faithful He shows Himself faithful, to the blameless He shows Himself blameless, to the pure He shows Himself pure, but to the crooked He shows Himself shrewd. He saves the humble but brings low those whose eyes are haughty. The Lord will keep your lamp burning; God will turn your darkness into light.

With His help you can advance against a troop; with God you can scale a wall. God’s ways are perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him. For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except God? It is God who will arm you with strength and make your way perfect. He will make your feet like the feet of a deer; He will enable you to stand on the heights. He will train your hands for battle; your arms can bend a bow of bronze. He will give you His shield of victory, and His right hand will sustain you; He will stoop down to make you great.

He will broaden the path beneath you, so that your ankles will not turn. You will pursue your enemies and you will overtake them; you will not turn back till they are destroyed. You will crush them and they will not rise; they will fall beneath your feet. God will arm you with strength for battle; He will make your adversaries bow at your feet. He will make your enemies turn their backs in flight; you will destroy your foes. They will cry for help, but no one will save them— they will call to the Lord, but He will not answer.

You will beat your enemies as fine as dust borne on the wind; you will pour them out like mud in the streets. He will deliver you from the attacks of the people; God will make you the head of nations; people you do not know will be subject to you. As soon as they hear you, they will obey you; foreigners will cringe before you. They will all lose heart; they will come trembling from their strongholds.

The Lord lives! Give praise to your Rock! Exalt God, your Savior! He is the God who will avenge you, who will subdue nations under you, who will save you from your enemies. He will exalt you above your foes; He will rescue you from violent men. So, praise the Lord among the nations; sing praises to His name. He will give you great victories; He will show unfailing kindness to His anointed.

Hiding Place

from www.heartlight.org

Job's Security

Job 5:8-27 [New Century Version]

"But if I were you, I would call on God and bring my problem before him.
God does wonders that cannot be understood; he does so many miracles they cannot be counted.
He gives rain to the earth and sends water on the fields. He makes the humble person important and lifts the sad to places of safety.
He ruins the plans of those who trick others so they have no success.
He catches the wise in their own clever traps and sweeps away the plans of those who try to trick others.
Darkness covers them up in the daytime; even at noon they feel around in the dark.
God saves the needy from their lies and from the harm done by powerful people.
So the poor have hope, while those who are unfair are silenced.

"The one whom God corrects is happy, so do not hate being corrected by the Almighty.
God hurts, but he also bandages up; he injures, but his hands also heal. He will save you from six troubles; even seven troubles will not harm you.
God will buy you back from death in times of hunger, and in battle he will save you from the sword.
You will be protected from the tongue that strikes like a whip, and you will not be afraid when destruction comes.
You will laugh at destruction and hunger, and you will not fear the wild animals, because you will have an agreement with the stones in the field, and the wild animals will be at peace with you.
You will know that your tent is safe, because you will check the things you own and find nothing missing.
You will know that you will have many children, and your descendants will be like the grass on the earth.
You will come to the grave with all your strength, like bundles of grain gathered at the right time.

"We have checked this, and it is true, so hear it and decide what it means to you."

"Don't Quit On Me Now"

Psalm 138 [The Message]
A David Psalm

Thank you! Everything in me says "Thank you!" Angels listen as I sing my thanks. I kneel in worship facing your holy temple and say it again: "Thank you!" Thank you for your love, thank you for your faithfulness; Most holy is your name, most holy is your Word.
The moment I called out, you stepped in; you made my life large with strength.

When they hear what you have to say, God, all earth's kings will say "Thank you." They'll sing of what you've done: "How great the glory of God!"
And here's why:
God, high above, sees far below; no matter the distance,
he knows everything about us.

When I walk into the thick of trouble, keep me alive in the angry turmoil. With one hand strike my foes, With your other hand save me. Finish what you started in me, God. Your love is eternal
—don't quit on me now.

Ayuda Me!

The older I get the younger I feel
The false gets replaced by the real
The more I know the more I see
I know nothing of eternity

As days go by my strength wanes down
In lieu of such, the One renown
No more dependency on me
But on Him who will carry me

The closer I come to the Savior
The more I see flaws in my behavior
Totally helpless and lost in sin
If not for Him who had me cleansed

No grip on time, on life, on anything
No hold on anyone except my King
Stripped of all my laurels and pretense
Now worship increased and intense

Falling but getting up more
Wearied but hopeful for what's in store
Running but not feeling faint
Pushing forward with the Saints

Decreasing so He will increase
Intimacy will never cease
Needing Him more with every breath
Learning the art of daily death

So help me God








... TABANG LORD!

Cry Out

“Cry out for desperation. Cry out for this land. Cry out for rain to fall down. Cry out for mercy and grace. Cry out for justice over this land. Cry out for forgiveness. Cry out for repentance. Cry out for healing and restoration. Cry out for purity. Cry out for righteousness. Cry out for those who cannot cry out for themselves. Cry out for the orphans and the widows. Cry out for truth in the inward parts. Cry out for holiness. Cry out for righteousness. Cry out for all who are lost. Cry out for salvation. Cry out for My Kingdom to come and for My will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Cry out for My presence. Cry out for My glory. Cry out for more of me! Come up and find grace and mercy in My throne room. Come up and dwell in My presence. Come up any time. Come up all the time. My arms are wide open to receive you.”


from a nameless, faceless prophet

Ruler. Warrior. Winner.

[for "Precious and Powerful Ruler of His Territory]

Rule your home as your name prophesies
Do everything that pleases God’s eyes
Rise above and declare there is more
Raise up your family and train them for war

Rule your land as the Lord called you to
So much more in the spirit you can do
Slay those giants with your harp and lyre
Play your songs and call down the fire

Rule your territory; boast in the Lord
Powerful you are with His double-edged sword
Rich in the spirit, abundant in love
Usher the harvest and seasons from above

Rule your self; let your inner man say
“God is the strength of my heart every day!”
Priceless to God, you are His precious child
Warrior in Christ, in your warfare go wild

Rule with the Lord in heavenly places
Brandish your scepter where Satan’s face is
Now is the time and this is the season
You are equipped and God is your reason

Go forth now, powerful ruler, and lead
God has given you all that you need
To claim your territory and much more
Arise, great warrior, and win this war

Conqueror of Shores

[for "Youthful Child of the Father"]

Conquer the beach – it is within your reach
No, not by your might but by your Father’s light
Go before the rest, there will be a test
But you will surely pass, for none of this will last

You are child of the King – it’s a guarantee you will win
It is prophesied by your name, know that you will never be the same
The Father calls you son, youthful and dear one
His love and grace abound, along with power and mind sound

Forerunner, run the race; set your foot on the enemy’s face
Conquer the land and expand the Master’s Kingdom at hand
Set example to your generation; make disciples of the nations
Beachhead in the realm of the spirit; sound the alarm so they can hear it

Conqueror of shores, you’re a conqueror of more
God is your Father, He will propel you farther
His grace will sustain, prophesied by your name
Rise up, set your foot strong; you’re a warrior, to God you belong

As I Lay Dying, I Prophesied

The valley of dry bones is going to be a battlefield where the destinies of many will be waged war on. As those who speak life to the dry bones speak, there will be instantaneous regeneration of flesh – in a twinkling of an eye, not gradual. I see the bones – as soon as they hear the words of life spoken – leap up and became warriors of flesh and blood… and spirit. As those who have come to the valley to speak life to the dry bones are speaking, others [those who have heard the call and have awakened] are helping the risen warriors and equipping them and leading them to the thick of the battle. I see angels battling alongside the warriors of God – waging war against demons, principalities… and the devil himself. Many are now rising up and are rushing to meet the horde of the enemy face on – fearless ones standing on their God-given identities and donning the full armor bravely – ready to give their lives for their promised land.

There is going to be a "take no prisoners" attitude in the hearts of the young warriors who have risen up and taken up sword and shield to war. There is going to be no fear of death – for death will be no longer an issue for the brave ones. There will be such a strong spirit of unity among them that at the mere sight of seeing God's soldiers march – no, run – towards their enemy, will make the demons tremble where they stand. There will be no room for an "every man for himself" attitude but each will prefer the other in love, protect each other's back in love, fight alongside each other in love, draw swords together in love, strike at the enemy in love… OVERCOME IN LOVE!

Strategies. Much power. Wisdom. The generals have been equipped and so are their foot soldiers. The Lord has downloaded His heavenly strategies for war and the generals have discerned it. As these strategies are now being applied, much power will be released upon those who will risk all in this war. Wisdom – to know how to strike and to know how to win – has been appropriated to each warrior, and they will fight with great accuracy and precision that not one swing of the sword will be wasted, but each blow will be felt by the kingdom of darkness, reverberating all the way to Satan's throne… if there ever was one.

I see more and more dry bones being restored; more and more rising up and rushing to the heart of the battle; more and more hearing the trumpet call and the beat of the war drums; more and more taking up their weapons; more and more running alongside others who have once fallen asleep but are now awakened by the blood of the Lamb.

I see feet running. I see banners of victory in the air. I see swords, swords, swords drawn, brandished in the air. I hear shouts of victory. I hear loud cries of desperation. I hear hearts resounding their battle cry. I see an army… undefiled… united… unafraid… unwavering… unyielding… unrelenting… unwilling to leave the battlefield without claiming their already won victory.

Seek and destroy. That's one of God's strategies. As we seek Him first, as we seek His kingdom first – and find the intimacy to hear His voice and know His heart – He will add all the other things unto us. It is in intimacy that we know who He is. It is in intimacy that we know who we are. It is in intimacy that we learn how to war, contend and destroy the kingdom of the enemy. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and see the camp of the enemy DESTROYED!

There will be a strong spirit of brotherhood among the warriors in this battlefield. There will no longer be a distinction between generations. Instead, the young and the old generations will fight side by side, hand in hand – fathers united with sons; sons one with their fathers. This war is a big family affair, with God the Father as overseeing His warriors, and His Son, Jesus the commander-in-chief.

Families are being united. Families are coming together like fingers coming to a fist. Where there used to be broken homes, God will restore love and unity and build an army in each household. Fathers will take up their mantle of leadership and rule. Fathers will teach and raise up warriors in their homes and train the hand of their sons and daughters for war. Fathers will take their position of being the head, not the tail, in families. Fathers will prophesy life to their children, speak words of life to them, show them the ways of God, instruct them in true worship, give identity and purpose, hone and sharpen their children as arrows so they can shoot them off – ready and prepared and equipped – to the battlefield. Fathers will produce mature warriors, not immature babies. Fathers will raise up strong worshipers, rabid intercessors, fervent kingdom seekers, fiery evangelists, loving shepherds, and intimate lovers of God. Fathers will walk in their God-given destiny and mantles! SO BE IT!!!

Generals as young as 12 and 13 are rising up. God isn't minding age. He doesn't set age limits because He is no respecter of persons. These young generals will strike at the enemy and the enemy will be surprised to see such empowered youth – filled with the Spirit of God, unafraid of facing the demons, emboldened by the love of God in their lives.

As the forerunners have run, many will follow. Seeing the courage of those that have gone before, will stir up the hearts and spirits of those that will come after. The Lord is raising up forerunners who will understand what it takes to go before everyone else; forerunners who know what the cost is; forerunners who are willing to leave every little bit of comfort just to see their nation changed and redeemed for the Lord.

As I see the soldiers, the warriors again on the battlefield, they continue to run to the fight; they continue to contend against the enemy; they continue to wage war for freedom in the land. As they do so, a huge wave of white water rushes from behind them and runs through them, but they are not harmed. Instead, it invigorates, refreshes and strengthens them. The mighty rushing waters fuels them and enables them to stand firm on every word of God as they persist in the war. But for the enemy and his soldiers, the waves of the river wipe them out and obliterate them into nothingness – easily! The river will make the fighting much easier for the warriors of God, for this river brings life for those who are in Christ, and destruction for those who are of the devil. LET THE RIVER FLOW, GOD!!!



from a nameless, faceless prophet

Beloved and Praised

[for "God's Beloved and Praised One"]

His eyes are ever on you to watch you as you live
His heart is always for you, His everything to give
His hands ever support you, sustaining you with grace
His beauty and His glory seen upon your gentle face

He calls you His beloved, His child so dearly loved
He calls you to draw close to Him; He calls you to come up
He calls you precious daughter; He takes delight in you
He calls you now to rise in faith and see what He can do

You are admired by many as your name prophesies
You are in all things favored in Father’s loving eyes
You are appraised, deemed worthy by Savior’s grace alone
You are a praised one pointing all glory to His throne

Beloved by the Father, beloved by the Son
Enveloped by the Spirit; their strength in you is one
Praised by the lips of people who see He lives in you
Their praise goes back to Jesus; keep on – He’s pleased with you

Beloved and Beautiful

[for "Beloved, Precious One who Shines with the Beauty of God"]

Beauty of God that shines from within
Holiness and truth that come from Him
Mercy and grace that on you are adorned
Make you the beauteous one that He formed

Lovely and precious to His eyes you are
Bringing delight to your Father’s heart
Beloved to Him, you can rest in His care
You can find all you need; He will always be there

Beloved – it means in His arms He will carry
Your burdens, your life, your all if you tarry
Beloved – it means His arms are wide open
It goes beyond words; His love heals the broken

Beloved – it means you can overcome all
For His love is your fuel, your weapon, your call
Beloved – it means you are whole and complete
No lack is in you, every need He will meet

Beloved – it means that His might is in you
To accomplish great things He has destined for you
Beloved – it means you are called "warrior child"
Whose spirit is power and love and sound mind

Beloved, be strong in the Lord and arise
His glory, His beauty through you brightly shines
Beloved, you are to the battlefield reckoned
No time for the doldrums; the war drums beckon

You Shall Prevail

[for "Bright Star Who Abounds in Joy"]


Upon your head is His salvation;
in you lives Christ -- desire of nations
Your torso wrapped in righteousness,
which comes from Jesus' holiness
Upon your waist is fastened truth
to keep all lies from touching you
Keep on the fight, you will not fail;
He is with you -- you shall prevail

Your feet with readiness is now shod;
it comes from knowing the word of God
Your warrior feet will dance upon
the serpent's head for you have won
And on one hand you take up faith
to move those mountains, to learn to wait
Upon the Lord who does not fail;
press on Hadassa, you shall prevail

Your other hand will take up sword
a warrior's weapon, and then some more
The Spirit dwells in you to rise,
so live by faith, don't compromise
Your mouth will utter words of praise
and songs of worship and songs of grace
Your words of prayer will much avail,
for when you pray you shall prevail

Bright star, shine forth, the Savior calls;
rise up, He'll breakdown all those walls
Let all the joy within you shine;
rest in this truth: He calls you "Mine"
You are equipped, have gone through training
all this is practice for your reigning
So put on the armor and blaze a trail;
go forth, Hadassa, you shall prevail

Devoted Conqueror

[for "Land Conqueror Who is Devoted to a Gracious God"]


Start at the bottom, climb to the top
Conquer every mountain, don’t ever stop
Set your devotion; let yourself go
With your willingness to serve Him; go with His flow

Gracious and kind, your God will enable
With compassion and favor, He will keep you stable
All that you need God has given your way
Set you apart; prophesied through your name

Lay down your life now; follow His lead
Sow your devotion; plant it as seed
He lives within you; your faith will grow
Conquer the land for He called you to do so

You’ll overcome mountains with persistence and faith
And when you grow tired let yourself in Him wait
His strength will rise up and you will sow again
You’ll do so as humbly in Him you repent

You can conquer it all for He goes there with you
You are armed with His weapons and His armor, too
Conqueror of lands, to your God stay devoted
Stay faithful, consistent and you will be promoted

Until you see all the mountains have bowed
Stay your course and do not be cowed
For a Lion lives in you, He is waiting to roar
He has trained you to conquer; He has trained you for war

Let the River Flow 2008: Called to Be Miracle Workers

Feb. 19, 2008 Tuesday 7:00 pm
Pastor Rich Oliver

Spread revival and restoration now.

Have an INTENSE PASSION FOR JESUS and an incredible hate for the devil to IMPACT THE WORLD.

YOU CAN’T BE AN OVERCOMER IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO OVERCOME. RISK IN THE LORD. STEP OUT and pray for someone for healing, for deliverance, for restoration, for a miracle in Jesus.

Miracle is from a Latin word that means “A WONDER, A DIVINE INTERVENTION IN HUMAN AFFAIRS.”

THE CALLINGS OF A BELIEVER:

SIGNS ACCOMPANY BELIEVERS.
MARK 16:17-18 NIV AND THESE SIGNS WILL ACCOMPANY THOSE WHO BELIEVE: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."

BELIEVERS ARE CALLED TO DO MIRACULOUS ACTS.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:8-10 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, TO ANOTHER MIRACULOUS POWERS,..

BELIEVERS ARE CALLED TO BE WITNESSES.
ACTS 1:8 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; AND YOU WILL BE MY WITNESSES IN JERUSALEM, AND IN ALL JUDEA AND SAMARIA, AND TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH."

BELIEVERS ARE MIRACLE WORKERS AND CAN EVEN DO MORE.
JOHN 14:12-13 12 I tell you the truth, ANYONE WHO HAS FAITH IN ME WILL DO WHAT I HAVE BEEN DOING. HE WILL DO EVEN GREATER THINGS THAN THESE, BECAUSE I AM GOING TO THE FATHER.

THINGS TO DO TO BE A MIRACLE WORKER:

Believe that JESUS DESIRES TO MANIFEST MIRACLES TODAY
PRAY FOR THE LORD TO WORK MIRACLES THROUGH YOU for the glory of His Name
MARK 11:24-25 24 Therefore I tell you, WHATEVER YOU ASK FOR IN PRAYER, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

If you are going to risk, FIND A NEED AND DECLARE WITH FAITH THE PROMISES OF GOD INTO THAT NEED. WE’RE TO HEAL THE SICK.

MATTHEW 10:8 HEAL THE SICK, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

MARK 16:18 … THEY WILL PLACE THEIR HANDS ON SICK PEOPLE, AND THEY WILL GET WELL."

ACTION IS IMPORTANT. BELIEVING IS NOT ENOUGH BECAUSE FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD.

JAMES 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that FAITH WITHOUT DEEDS IS USELESS?

We are called to say that as the river of life flows, I will be involved in the move of God because faith without action is dead.

PERSEVERE IN YOUR FAITH and in the operations of healing miracles.

Keep sharing even when you don’t seem to see any results. The result and the time is not up to us, it’s up to God.

Minister to as many people as you can.

Out of us will flow rivers of living waters. BECOME BELIEVING BELIEVERS, a follower of Jesus Christ. Do not be moved by lack of results. Keep pressing in. Continue to do the work of miracles.

WORSHIP THE LORD AS A MIRACLE WORKING GOD.

Ask Him to let you see Him as a miracle working God.

LAUNCH FAITH BOMBS IN THE MIDDLE OF CHALLENGES.

Let His wisdom and grace carry you throughout any of your circumstances.

You have the faith of Christ within your born again spirit and in Him, you can do all things.

He strengthens you and enables you to be an overcomer.
Say to yourself “I WILL BREAKTHROUGH AS I FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH.” (1 TIMOTHY 6:12 FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF THE FAITH. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.)

Today's Word is...

...MAGNIFY!

The Word + Music = Powerful Evangelism

I am currently listening to the songs that the choir is going to present on the March 15th Easter cantata and I really believe these are some of the most moving and anointed songs I have ever heard and sung with the group.

The Word of God as it is already powerful enough, but setting them into music transforms them into something quite different on its own. Personally, I find it easier to absorb scripture when set to music, and most of the verses that I have memorized are the ones that I have heard through songs.

Five years of ministry with the New Life Sounds Choir has taught me this: relaying God’s Word through music is a powerful tool of evangelism.

For this set of 15 songs that we will be singing, I am firmly believing that the Lord will do something awesome in the heart of those appointed to watch the musical. With songs based on passages of scripture – like Zephaniah 3:17 [“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”] and Micah 7:8 [“Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.”] – I am confident that people’s eyes will be opened to the Father’s love for His children, that He truly, madly, deeply cares for us.

“Worthy of Worship” – the 2008 Easter cantata will be presented at the Maranatha World Outreach Center in Manalili corner Burgos streets, Cebu City. Everyone is invited to come, be blessed and be overwhelmed by the heavenly Father’s love.

Raise Your Voice

My friend Edsel and I were leading worship the other night during our discipleship class and there the Lord wonderfully ministered to the students. Our instructor didn't show up so we were able to use the worship time to soak in the presence of God.

As the worship flowed, I felt the Spirit lead me to encourage my fellow students to raise their voice in praise to our God. The Lord put these words in my mouth: "If you are struggling, raise your voice to God in worship! If you have worries and problems, raise your voice to God in worship! If you have mountains standing before you, giants in your way, raise your voice to God in worship! Praise Him with your voice because it is your weapon of warfare!"

Then I remembered what my worship pastor and some of the ministers in my church said about the power of our words. We can use our voice to declare victories in our lives, to render the enemy powerless with the word of our testimony and to pull down strongholds by declaring the Lordship of Jesus.

Just as God's Word has power to create the universe and everything in it, our words have power too. As creations made in the image of God, He has given us the same creative power of the spoken word. The Bible says in Proverbs 18:21 that "death and life are in the power of the tongue."

There is so much a declaration of faith can do in the spiritual. Our voices raised in faith can mean death to strongholds and principalities, bring an end to struggles and striving, break bondages and set us free. Our voices raised in worship can bring life to a dry and dying spirit, bring healing to the sick, usher in breakthroughs in all areas in our lives.

The Lord has been showing me and teaching me since last year that my voice, my declarations, my worship are strong weapons of spiritual warfare. And from Salome, my worship pastor, I have learned to raise up a shout and war in worship with my voice.

As worshippers of the Living God, we must learn to use our voice to speak life to one another and to the lost. We must learn to speak God's powerful words into our circumstances and declare His will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

There is so much power in our tongue, in our words. When we pray and when we worship God with raised voices, demons tremble, cloudless skies break, kings and queens shake and circumstances bow down to Him.

Don't stay silent. Raise your voice and praise the Almighty God, and see how much power can be released in your life.