Lion Bites — May 2023
Daily prophecy for May, 2023, republished with the kind permission of the Global Prophetic Alliance. Every Monday — Friday.
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31 May, 2023. Daily Timings
“Rest a little while. Do not be unsettled by resting. I call you to listen to Me for your plans at the start of each day, and throughout the day. Living by hearing, feeling, and knowing The Holy Spirit’s instructions will bring health to your soul.
You say, ‘I cannot do that. I’m too busy. I have responsibilities.’
I know the details.
Be sensitive to My Prompts, for My Plan is to grow your capacity to help you develop discernment to get timings in your life aligned with My Timings.
You are My Friend as well as My Disciple and this is part of your training. Place your days, your minutes and your hours into My Hands, and watch Me move.”
Activation : Let God test you by putting this into practice and see if he will not share great wisdom for your daily life.
Psalm 31:15 (TPT) “My life, my every moment, my destiny – it’s all in your hands.”
Matthew 11:29 (TPT) “Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I am gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.”
John 14:31 (TPT) “I am doing exactly what the Father destined for me to accomplish, so that the world will discover how much I love my Father. Now come with me.”
30 May, 2023. Sit with Me
“My dear friend: You have been born on this earth because I Love you. You have not been born, because I have a list of jobs for you to do. It is more personal than that. I see you sometimes fretting about your calling.
Because I Love you, and made you in my image, you already have purpose, and that is to love My Son. Be like Jesus, declaring the great things of The Kingdom, be it through caring, loving, speaking, or through selflessness. I know this is hard sometimes. Your worth is in Me. Because I created your every tendon, blood, vessel, nail, and bone, bring your whole being to Me. I Love you endlessly!
It is My Call for you to sit at My Feet. Your precious presence is what I desire. Fundamentally, I made you for Love. From when you were conceived in your mother’s womb, right up until the day that you join Me in paradise. Where you feel ‘not loved’ by others, sit deep in My Arms spiritually and go forwards from that place.”
1 John 4:16-17 (NIVUK) “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love, lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgement: in this world we are like Jesus.”
Luke 23:42-43 (NIVUK) “Then he, [the thief on the cross], said, ‘Jesus, Remember Me when you come into your Kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’”
29 May, 2023. My Ways
“You and I are one. I AM in you as I AM in The Father and so together we are made completely one. You are My beloved and I want to rule and reign with you. To do so I AM showing you My Ways, how I Rule and Reign. I want you to reflect over the past 3 years and ask Me where I have shaken you and why. Then, ask Me to describe to you what that shaking looked like. I want you to understand why I act the way I do, why I make certain decisions.
My ways are higher than yours, and I want to show you those higher ways. I want you to see that I rule over the universe, not just your life. Do you understand why you have to go through certain things? Do you see why certain situations will give you growth and strength? Can you see the bigger picture? Your trials are not just for you, they are for the bigger picture.
If you understand My Ways, I can give you more to rule and reign over. I can then increase your territory and let you occupy that space. You will then be able to help others conquer a situation, or change the atmosphere in a region. I want you to step into what you are meant to be doing. To rule and reign with Me, but you have to understand My ways first.”
Activation :
Reflect with The LORD on the situation where He shook you.
What was shaken and why?
How does God shake and to what purpose?
Psalm 86:11 (NIV) “Teach me your ways, LORD, that I may walk in your truth; let me wholeheartedly revere your name.”
Psalm 18:30 (NKJV) “{As for God, His way is perfect; The word of The LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust Him.”
26 May, 2023. My Children
“My eyes roam to and fro seeking those who belong to Me. I AM longs to see the righteous as I sit upon My Throne in My Holy Place.
Oh, beloved children know that you never walk the journey alone. All those who are called by My Name walk with the protection that comes from Me and Me alone!
Fear not when you see the calamities of this world occurring. The birth pangs must come before the actual birth takes place. Oh, the joy that each parent has as the child is placed in their arms. It is no different with Me.
As each one of My children are born again, I AM filled with great adulation and glee. M y heart is full as we travel life’s road together.
Come let us commune with one another today! Seek righteousness and allow the fruit of peace and joy to fill you up.”
Activation : Recognize when you’ve allowed yourself to be caught up with the troubles you see or experience . Ask The Holy Spirit where you’ve allowed fear or anxiety to rise. Spend time studying the Psalms. Write down what you feel God is speaking to you and allow peace and joy to bubble up.
Psalms 11:4-5 (NASB) “The LORD is in His holy temple; The LORD’S throne is in heaven; His eyes see, His eyelids test the sons of mankind. The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates one who loves violence.”
Romans 14:17 (NKJV) “. . . for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in The Holy Spirit.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT) “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self- control. There is no law against these things!”
25 May, 2023. Create
“When you see creation, you see Me being creative. You too, are a creative being. I created you in the very image of who I AM. You are My Handiwork.
Did I not form man out of the dust?
You are My Workmanship, My Beloved; you should live freely and move about creatively, as the wind that blows without a care. CREATE!
Look at what you have in front of you, it’s time to imagine again! The only limitation is in your willingness to be free. This creativity could look like many things. Be creative with Me; everything that is put in your hands can be used for My Kingdom and will show My Love to those who receive. Let Me have your hands!”
Activation : Have you believed the lie that you have nothing to offer or has life gotten so busy that you stopped offering yourself?
Today, make this declaration:
I speak freedom over my life from this day forward. I have been created with a creative mind and I will use it for the kingdom of heaven. I will live freely and worship God with everything in my reach. I will say yes to my giftings and will not compare them with others. Amen!
Genesis 1:27 (ISV) “So God created mankind in his own image; in his own image God created them; he created them male and female.”
Ephesians 2:10 (KJV) “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
24 May, 2023. Either/Or
Have you noticed the Kingdom of God is an either/or Kingdom? Jesus says “He who is not with me is against me and he who does not gather with me scattered abroad.” The LORD is making a distinction between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of light. There is either light or there is darkness – there is no centre ground of both darkness and light – either there is one or the other. And so, it is with our walk. We are either with Him or we are against Him; we either live for Him or we live for ourselves; we either meet our selfish needs or we submit to His needs. We either have faith in Him or we don’t; we either fear or we have hope in Him.
And the Spirit of The LORD says today: “Now is the time to determine in your hearts whose side you will be on and to stay on that side. The divide is getting wider and no longer will I tolerate the mixture for I AM calling My Bride to commit to My Camp and My Purposes. She must choose to live in faith or to live in fear, to live in the light or live in darkness. It is either/or choice.”
Hebrews 10:38-39 (NIV) “But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back. But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.”
Matthew 12:30 (NIV) “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.”
23 May, 2023. Stay Together
“The coming months will be a period of rest. Know that I AM appointing a time of rest in your life for you to unwind, de-stress and enjoy the season of Spring. In the resting, the enemy wants to attack you to steal and destroy that rest. You will see and feel that threat of the enemy, luring in the distance waiting for an opportune time to attack. The way to overcome this is by seeking fellowship and being in community. I want you to keep investing in the relationships that you already have and build a strong fortress together. It is only in the togetherness that you will be able to stay protected. That means that if you see and feel the attack, tell someone about it and pray together. Decree, declare and agree together. Do not charge the enemy alone, stay together! You will fall before you will even get there and the enemy will devour you.
Stand on My Word that says that I am your Shield, your mighty Fortress, your Protector. If you believe that I AM who I say I AM, the enemy cannot touch you. Pray for a hedge of protection around you and know that I will provide that hedge. I have My Angel Army encamped around you to protect you and fight on My behalf.
Overcoming this threat by staying together, fighting together, will give you a new spacious place. The enemy will retreat from his hunting ground and I will let you occupy it. Stay together, says The LORD your God, and know that I AM your Shield.”
Activation : Find 5 verses in the Bible that you can stand on stating that God Himself is your protection. Ask God who you can share what with and decide to open up to someone safe about things you’ve been struggling with.
Pick someone close to you and ask God how you can pray for him/her to overcome certain threats of the enemy.
Psalm 37:4 (NIV) “The angel of The LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.”
Psalm 18:2 (NIV) “The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
22 May, 2023. Leap
“. . . If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all . . . ” Isaiah 7:9 (NIV)
As I look into the Spirit, I see a muddy swamp teeming with creatures. The creatures raise their heads above the water, snapping their teeth, to bite and devour. In the middle of this scene, there is an enormous grey, square concrete rock. I see you walking around the edge of the swamp, frightened, and disorientated by the aggression of the creatures. You look over at the rock. You know it is your place of safety.
Today The LORD declares: “This rock is My Rhema word for you in this difficult time. Do not move in timidity and fear. Jump onto the rock; take a flying leap! You can always trust my rhema word. Notice the quickening of My Spirit as The Word takes root in your heart. Do not let doubt and fear speak louder than the truth. Grab hold of My Word with both hands. My Rhema Word will not fail you!”
Activation : Spend time in my word every day. Write down the words that quicken your spirit. Keep the words at the forefront of your mind. Say them out loud as you walk through your day. When opposing thoughts attack your mind, tell them to leave. My Words will become flesh as you make this daily discipline in my word a priority.
Hebrews 4:11-12 (NASB1995) “Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience. For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
19 May, 2023. Unify
“. . . till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ . . . ” Ephesians 4:13 (NKJV)
“I Love My Children. I have marked them. They are Mine and I AM theirs. We are symbiotic; we move together from glory to glory and from strength to strength. But there is a place of Grace and envelopment that is coming where My Sons and Daughters will walk in perfect communion with Me: Father, Son, and Spirit.
In The Father: you will walk in your true and authentic identity; who I created you to be before time began. Your eyes fixed upon Me.
In the Son: maturity, authority, and wisdom will operate together. This is the place where you know your assignment and it is easy to stay on the narrow path.
In the Spirit: identity and authority are joined and knit together in the full power of My Spirit.
This is a place of full engagement and fulfillment. In this place everything is switched into gear, all pistons firing together, and with the full function and motion to pick up momentum for us to take flight together. Where the things of earth grow small and become less worthy in your eyes — where your view and focus will be on the One who holds you, and where I AM bringing you up to.”
Activation : Declare and decree five-fold ministers to come together in unity for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of The Body of Christ.
Luke 10:19 (NKJV) “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
Ephesians 4:16 (NKJV) “. . . from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.”
18 May, 2023. Who Are You?
So many of us have no idea of who we really are or have an accurate assessment of how God sees us. We often compare ourselves to others and wish we could be like them and yet we don’t know them or their journey. We see their gifting or their ministries and long to be like them in some way, often becoming disgruntled by the slowness of growth or the revealing of our purpose. We think that working hard for the Kingdom will accelerate us into God’s given purpose, but we often are left feeling inadequate and disappointed.
But the Spirit of The LORD asks you this question today: have you really sought me and listened to my response? Have you asked me what your purpose is or even what your giftings are? Have you just relied on what others see in you or have spoken over you and not asked my opinion?
I AM the God who gives to those that ask, who is found by those who seek, and I AM a God who opens the door that is knocked upon. So, ask Me My child, My beloved one, ask and listen, and I will show you what My purpose is for you.
Activation : Settle this today, ask The LORD what is your purpose in his Kingdom and what he has for you to do and then listen, write down what he says and make agreement with him.
Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV) “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”
17 May 2023. Expectant Hope
“God, where are you?” This is the question many of you ask as you wander in the wilderness. You become more weighed down by each passing day, agonising in the wait.
My beloved, the question I ask you is, “Does a feast not require preparation?”
Do not lose heart, My Child, for I AM preparing a Feast in your wait!
A Feast requires preparation on both parts — the chef prepares the food and the guests get ready. As I prepare your feast, ask Me what you should be doing to get yourself ready. This will quench your hunger. Once the feast is laid, I will invite you to take your place at The Table.
I understand waiting is hard, but there is purpose behind it. I have plans to prosper you, but releasing you prematurely will only cause harm. As such, you can trust that I will open the door when the time is right. In moments of vulnerability, shift your focus from darkness to light — instead of falling into hopelessness and despair, picture the feast that is coming! Allow your mouth to water! Declare your promises with expectant hope! The excitement of what is to come will allow the power of My Spirit to fill you with a sustaining joy, patience, and peace.
Do not lose heart and do not quit! Few seek The Kingdom, and I honour those who righteously seek it first. Your time of feasting is near! Keep your eyes fixed on things above, and you will relish in the sweet and juicy fruit that perfectly ripened in the wait.”
Activation : Identify any wilderness areas in your life where you have lost hope. Ask The LORD how you can partner with Him in the preparation. Once on track, repent for partnering with despair and choose to live in expectant hope. Picture your feast and declare it over your life! Keep knocking on the banquet door until it opens. God will honour your trust and obedience with blessings!
Isaiah 60:22 (NLT) “. . . At the right time, I, The LORD, will make it happen.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV) “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 6:33 (KJV) “But seek ye first The Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
16 May 2023. Burn The Night
Allow the fullness of your identity in God to flood you and set fire to the darkness. Feel the fiery wind of ruach reach you, like the breath of a furnace roaring deep in your heart. Set fire to the night and watch the light of God overwhelm all. For the light has come into the world and nothing shall overcome it.
So child of God, put on your full armour of God. Feel its weight on you. Look at your shield of faith — how big is it? How sturdy is it? Now look at your sword — the sword of the Spirit. What colour is it? Marvel how mighty it is, how sharp it is.
Now look up. You are in a battle but the war has already been won. Look around you — in the natural, the odds may seem overwhelming but in the spiritual, there are more with you than against you.
It’s time to understand you are in a war but you are not alone. For the King of all Kings and The LORD of all Lords is by your side, roaring your name. The Spirit of God is inside you and is the weapon you wield. Stand firm in the authority of the name of Jesus and use it to cast out the enemy and heal the sick.
These are the days of demonstration, the days of holding nothing back and pouring it all out for The LORD. Child of God, step boldly forward and share the good news of Jesus, making disciples of all nations. You are commissioned today to be a disciple maker, a Holy Spirit gift demonstrator, a signpost to Jesus. Now go forth with Jesus!
Ephesians 6:10-17 (NIV) “Finally, be strong in The LORD and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
15 May 2023. New Strength Is Here
“My strength is here to fill you so don’t give up now! Keep moving forward, keep on running. You can do it! I know you may feel weary, but I AM right here with you. I will not ask you to do something that I won’t provide the strength you need to accomplish. You need My strength to soar. You need My strength to run. You can trust Me to soar higher and run further than you ever have before.
Just as David grew in strength to fight bears and lions, so you grow in strength as you fight against the enemy. My strength bubbles up from within you as you bring your battles to Me, trusting Me to provide winning strategies.
Know that I AM your strength and shield and you were created to be victorious — in every situation — with Me. I can fill you with the power and might that you need for each and every challenge you may face.
You are never alone for I AM your everlasting help.”
Prayer : Lord, today I choose to trust in You to give me the strength that I need to keep going and to keep believing. I need You as I am feeling weary yet my heart yearns to keep moving forward. You are my strength and my shield and today I turn to You. Fill me with your power and might today so I can soar on wings like the eagles, run and not grow weary and walk and not faint. I trust You. Thank You, Lord. Amen.
Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) “But those who trust in The LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.”
Psalm 28:7 (NLT) “The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.”
12 May 2023. Be a Lighthouse
The world needs more lighthouses. You are called to be a lighthouse, rooted in the rock of God, shining your light to find people in the dark and guide them into the wide open arms of Jesus.
For the days of prophetic evangelism are here! It’s time to eagerly embrace all the gifts given to you by the Holy Spirit of God and unleash them on a world hungry for Truth and Life. Put away embarrassment and bar disbelief from your door. Step out boldly in faith and shine your light for Jesus.
For you are doing this for the hungry, the lost, the broken hearted who believe themselves to be the very least of humanity.
For every person is precious to God. God invites everyone to be in His loving family and you, child of God, are The LORD’s living, breathing invitation into His family.
Break the bonds of fear holding you back. Cast off the constraints society has placed you in and step out as God’s ambassador in the world. The Ancient of Days, the eternal King himself, has commissioned you to go forth and make disciples of all nations.
It’s time to move in power and wonder, to be a sign post pointing always to Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:20 (NIV) “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”
Matthew 10:7 (NIV) “As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.”
11 May 2023. Power Over Distraction
“My beloved, the enemy is targeting the land with distraction. He is in overdrive charming people’s eyes. Before they know it, their flesh is hooked into unsuspecting sin.
Some of these sins are recognizable. But for most of you, he is tempting with innocent acts that morph into idolatry. Overindulging creates an imbalance of priorities, disrupting all sorts of things like your time, energy, resources, relationships, rest, health, destiny, and most importantly, intimacy with Me.
The enemy affects these areas by seeding your garden with weeds. He gains access when you sin. When your eyes are on Me, you notice the seedlings and can pluck them out easily through repentance. But when your eyes are distracted, the weeds take over, choking out all of your beautiful growth and fruit. It’s at this point you feel hopelessly entangled.
But alas! I have exposed the enemy, and there is hope. I AM your liberator and restorer! In Me, your victory is found, for I have already overcome! Through Christ, you have authority over Satan and ALL his power. You do not have to feel stuck any longer. Through My Spirit, I give you power to overcome distraction and tear down every idol! I release over you a supernatural strength, focus and self-control. Receive this gift. Rise up and break free today!”
Activation : Ask God to highlight any distractions that have caused weeds to overtake your garden. Take authority and become free by saying this prayer:
Father, thank you for exposing Satan’s schemes so I can receive freedom today. I humbly acknowledge becoming distracted and falling into sin. Please forgive me. Specifically, I repent for [name each sin or idol here]. I command these chains to be broken off of me right now in Jesus’s name! Fill me with Your power, self-control and a renewed Kingdom focus. Reignite my call with Your righteous fire. Thank you for liberating me and putting me back on track. I declare to keep my eyes fixed on you and make good use of my time. In Jesus’s mighty name, Amen.
Proverbs 4:25-27 (NLT) “Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”
Ephesians 5:15-16 (ISV) “So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, making the best use of your time because the times are evil.”
10 May 2023. Dismiss the Distractions“I know the things that call for your attention. Things that on the outside appear interesting, that seemingly build your confidence and give the impression of being the right thing to do. You go after them only to realise that they come to nothing. They vanish into thin air so many times and turn out to be a dead end.I want to remove these distractions from your life. I call out over your life today, “Distractions, you are dismissed!” Do not listen to the voice that says you are letting people down, or that you are missing out.I AM breaking off the shadow mission that pulls you away from your true mission. Even the demands of ministry will begin to diminish as I draw your attention back to Me. When your steps are steering slightly to the right or the left, allow me to gently push you back on track. What looks exciting is not always from Me. These distractions will only sap your time and energy. Allow Me to guide you on the right path, free from diversions. I AM pulling your focus back to what truly matters.”Activation : Take time to ask The Holy Spirit what activities you need to let go of. These can be both spiritual and physical activities. What things are taking your focus away from your true purpose because they sound exciting or intriguing? Ask God what the two or three main areas are in your life that you should focus on in this season. Write them down if it helps you.1 Corinthians 7:35 (NLT) “I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve The LORD best, with as few distractions as possible.”Proverbs 4:25 (MSG) “Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions.”Proverbs 3:6 (NIV) “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
9 May 2023. Deceptive Comfort
“Oh, My Child, how long will you seek other things, people, and devices for your comfort? Do you not see that I AM the one who cherishes and adores you so? Can you not see that My Presence remains on earth in the form of the great Comforter?
It is time to recognize where you take your rest.
To whom and to what do you run to when weary and weak? Is it Me? Am I your rod and your staff? As you answer these questions, it will be clear to you where you seek consolation. Is this a trustworthy source of comfort? Now is the time to make a choice. Continue to seek peace and rest in deceptive comforts which are short lived and false or will you seek being comforted by My Spirit.”
Activation : Identify those things you turn to when seeking to be consoled, comforted, or strengthened. Ask Jesus to forgive you for trying to do things in your own strength. Repent for choosing deceptive comforts over choosing Jesus. Ask Holy Spirit to be your “go-to” for comfort, rest, and strength. Spend time worshipping God through praise music that exalts God.
Psalms 23:4 (CJB) “Even if I pass through death-dark ravines, I will fear no disaster; for you are with me; your rod and staff reassure me.”
Acts 9:31 (NASB) “So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace, as it was being built up; and as it continued in the fear of The LORD and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it kept increasing.”
8 May, 2023. Unbridled Worship
As I looked into the spirit, I saw the image of a stallion standing on a hill, and in the background behind the horse was a large snow-capped mountain. The time of day was dawn, and as the sun rose, shades of pink filled the sky. As I looked closely at the stallion, it was wearing a bridle and although the full figure of a person was not visible, I saw a hand controlling the horse and containing its movements. As I watched the stallion, it tried to move, but the hand controlling the bridle would not allow it and forced it to stand still. The stallion tried to move again, but the hand stilled it once more. But as the sun rose higher in the sky, it burned the hand allowing the bridle to fall away and the stallion to run free.
The LORD declares today: “My beloved, today I want your unbridled worship. This is what I require as I AM calling you to come higher. I AM awakening in you this unbridled passion for Me. Your Worship of Me has been restricted as you have been made to conform to what is socially acceptable. Many in the church have been contained by “appearance” and by those who feel that unbridled worship is undignified. “You look silly!” they say. “You sound ridiculous!” they say, “This is not how we do things here,” they say. But while the hand of society has said that you can only worship a certain way… I SAY that unbridled is what I require.
I require a worship that is born out of the purity of heart and the reverential awe of Me, worship that is driven by a desire to meet with me and encounter me, one that delights my heart.
Beloved, you have been contained for far too long.
My desire for you is to break loose and to run free. Today as a new day dawns on you, I remove the bridle from your mouth and I say to you, to run freely with the wind of My Spirit!”
Activation : As a prophetic act, stand where you are and remove the bridle from your mouth. A s you do so say, “In the name of Jesus, I remove the bridle of constraints that have been placed on me. I decree that I am free to worship God and celebrate His goodness. I will leap and dance with unbridled adoration before the One who chose me. And now, I choose to run with the wind of His Spirit.” As you decree the last sentence, start running in place.
2 Samuel 6:20-21 (ESV) “And David returned to bless his household. But Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David and said, “How the king of Israel honored himself today, uncovering himself today before the eyes of his servants’ female servants, as one of the vulgar fellows shamelessly uncovers himself!” And David said to Michal, “It was before The LORD, who chose me above your father and above all his house, to appoint me as prince over Israel, the people of The LORD — and I will celebrate before The LORD.””
2 Corinthians 2:2-4 (TPT) “Someone I’m acquainted with, who was in union with Christ, was swept away fourteen years ago in an ecstatic experience. He was taken into the third heaven, but I’m not sure if he was in his body or out of his body – only God knows. And I know that this man (again, I’m not sure if he was still in his body or taken out of his body – God knows) was caught up in an ecstatic experience and brought into paradise, where he overheard many wondrous and inexpressible secrets that were so sacred that no mortal is permitted to repeat them.”
5 May, 2023. Open Seas
“It is time for you to leave the harbor, My Child. I AM calling you out to the deep, open sea. You have remained in a safe place for long enough and it is time to pull up the anchor. Don’t assume that the sea ahead will be marked by storms, high winds and pirate attacks.
Expect My spirit to wash over you in powerful waves. I AM coming to strengthen you and grow you so you can go to higher levels. So you can carry my glory for what’s to come. I will give you increased capacity, not only to cope, but to soar in the spirit. I want you to go further, further, further, until you can’t see land anymore.
Don’t be afraid. In this new space, the world will suddenly not seem so big and scary. I AM doing this to grow your perspective and allow you to experience the vastness of My Glory. Put on your explorer’s hat. I AM taking you on an adventure of a lifetime! It fills Me with such excitement, thinking about what is to come for you. I AM cheering you on as you take the next leap of faith.”
Declarations: Choose your favourite spot – in your house or somewhere out in the open. Declare the following out loud:
- I am leaving the safe space and chose to follow God’s lead out to the open sea, whatever that looks like.
- I am not afraid, and I take this step of faith today.
- God is increasing my capacity and is allowing me to see the vastness of His glory.
- I say yes to the adventure God has for me.
- Add further declarations that God brings to your mind.
Psalm 16:11 (NIV) “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Hebrews 12:1 (MSG) “Do you see what this means – all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running – and never quit!”
John 11:40 (NIV) “Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?””
4 May, 2023. Rooted and Grounded
“You have now seen the springing up of new shoots — the time of birthing. These new shoots must withstand the storms if they are to reach maturity. You will be like an oak tree — when the storms blow, the soil, which has become compacted, is loosened and the roots become free and so can drive deeper into the loose soil.
What are the new shoots? They are Righteousness (Sedekar, which is right relationships) and Praise.
Don’t fear the storms that you find yourself in. Trust that I AM working in them, and will move quickly. You will experience great change and uncertainty, but you will be anchored if you are rooted and grounded in Me. You will find that you will spring up to full maturity.
Ground yourself in my word, both My Logos (written word as presented in the Bible) and my Rhema Word (revealed by Holy Spirit).
Let truth take root and uproot all that is not of Me.
You must become a radical worshiper, abandoning yourself in My Presence, and laying down your life; You must become worship to Me.”
Activation : Stand up and begin to worship The LORD with your voice. As you do, push your feet downwards into the floor and feel The LORD anchoring you. Now from that place ask The LORD if there is a specific truth he wants to ground you in. Ask him why this truth is important — is there some thought pattern or misunderstanding of who he is that he wants this truth to wash clean?
Colossians 3:16 (AMP) “Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind — permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Ephesians 5: 25- 27 (NLT) “For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. He did this to present her to himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault.”
John 4: 23-24 (MSG) “But the time is coming — it has, in fact, come — when what you’re called will not matter and where you go to worship will not matter. It’s who you are and the way you live that count before God. Your worship must engage your spirit in the pursuit of truth. That’s the kind of people The Father is out looking for: those who are simply and honestly themselves before him in their worship. God is sheer being itself — Spirit. Those who worship him must do it out of their very being, their spirits, their true selves, in adoration.”
3 May, 2023. You are Powerful
“My Child, My Child, how powerful you are!
You are capable of bringing abundant life into your day simply by using your words as mighty weapons.
Look around your life — where are the areas that you wish to see more Blessing, Healing, Reconciliation, and Provision? You can change what you see!
Be careful of the words that you are speaking about yourself, your situations, and other people. I can only lay My Power on words of Blessing and Life.
When you speak words of blessing I can back you all the way.
Your words change atmospheres and situations.
Your words breathe My Life and they can ignite a spark of Hope, Joy, and Anticipation for what is to come. My Words through you are words of truth and wisdom that bring healing to your body and strength to your bones.
I have so much in store for you — goodness, abundance, growth and reward.
Watch what happens as you cause your words to come into alignment with My Plans and My Heart for you and your family.
Focus on speaking blessing! Share life and taste and see for yourself just how good I AM!”
Activation : Take time to ask The Holy Spirit what are the words that you need to speak to bring the change you want to see in your life. Are there words that you may need to stop speaking over yourself and your situations? Ask The LORD to forgive you for any words of criticism, judgement, or slander that you may have been speaking and ask The Holy Spirit to help you speak words of life and blessing instead.
James 3:10 (NASB) “From the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way.”
Proverbs 18:21 (AMP) “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.”
Proverbs 3:7-8 (NLT) “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear The LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.”
May 2, 2023. Shine like a Star
Have you ever been so deep in a hole that only the skin-crawling sensations of shame and desperation were your only companions?
Come out of the grave you have dug yourself.
Let the life-giving hand of Jesus pull you free from the muck and mire you’ve been in. For there is no hole so deep that God cannot reach down and pull you out. For you are a precious One. A Holy One. A royal priest called to be the living, breathing home of God Himself.
Take the time to feel God’s Spirit in your heart.
Stop.
Close your eyes.
Breathe in.
Marvel that you carry the eternal King of King’s Spirit in your very heart. That The LORD trusts you to carry Himself. For you are the living tabernacle of God.
Now lift your head and shine like a star. Be the light God has called you to be. Hold out the Word of life to a starving generation, hungry for the Truth that only Jesus can be.
Activation : We are called to be light in this world. Ask God what type of light you are in your current season. Are you a lighthouse guiding people through rough seas to Jesus? Are you a night light, soothing people scared of the enemy darkness by pointing them to God? Are you a bonfire, blazing on a hill? Or a fluorescent light, fiercely chasing away all shadows with God’s holy presence? Whatever light you are, go forth and be that light to the people around you, pointing them to Jesus.
Philippians 2:14-16 (NIV) “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.”
Matthew 5:16 (NIV) “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
May 1, 2023. Arise
“My Child, I’ve seen the places where depression and despondency have left you feeling depleted and at times defeated. This season has been unusually tough and the weight of it seems as if it is more than you can bear. Although you’ve sought me in the secret place, you still find yourself wondering more times than usual if this will ever lift. You have faithfully trusted in me during this time of testing, and you’ve never doubted that I AM with you. I see you and I say that time has come. The weight is being lifted in this hour and I say to you: “Arise My Child, arise!”
Today marks the beginning of a new day and it is the day to arise to a new life. You’ve pressed through in worship, and you’ve persevered in prayer.
I want you to know that I AM here to refresh you and to revive you. My Child, arise into my light and stand victoriously radiant with My Glory.”
Activation : Wherever you are, activate this word by physically standing up and imagining yourself being clothed with the glory of The LORD as it falls upon you. As you do so pray these words:
Father, I receive your glory. In the name of Jesus, I stand up to activate this word in my life. I decree that this season of heaviness is now over. In the name of Jesus, I now arise from the depression and exhaustion in which circumstances have kept me. I rise to a new life! I now shine and am radiant with the glory of The LORD, for my light has come, and the glory of The LORD has risen upon me!
Isaiah 60:1 (AMPC) “Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of The LORD), for your light has come, and the glory of The LORD has risen upon you!”
1 Corinthians 10:13 (TPT) “We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust Him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape that will bring you out of it victoriously.”
Links to older Bulletins:
Yes Lord. Abba Father ,Your ways are higher than me, and thank you to show me those higher ways…
Amen!
Psalm 31:15 (TPT) “My life, my every moment, my destiny – it’s all in your hands.”
Matthew 11:29 (TPT) “Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I am gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.”
John 14:31 (TPT) “I am doing exactly what the Father destined for me to accomplish, so that the world will discover how much I love my Father. Now come with me.”
Yes!Abba Father.thank you for caring about me，and train me to battle
Thank you Heavenly AbbaFather for being in control.Amen!
2 Corinthians10:4 ESV
4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
Ya! I will say yes to my giftings and will not compare them with others. Amen!