We Must Set Priorities!
The LORD gave me a Word quite a while back that had to do with Perspective, Priority, Busyness, Focus and Finishing.
I felt to share pieces of it today, since we are in a crucial hour of making every moment count.
The Nations of the world are all faltering in one way or another and AMERICA is at a Crossroads that will change their destiny for good or bad.
As I heard this in my heart, I pondered the fact that we are facing CHOICES and PRIORITIES at the same moment.
Please don’t miss this window of opportunity — for the hour is late!
The LORD spoke clearly to me this morning, “Beware of double-mindedness in this time of chaos and unbelief that is vying for your constant attention to keep you from your appointed assignment to carry out what has been entrusted to you for these end-times.
You are a light in the darkness.
I have brought you to a time to choose to be willing to live with the temporary pain that reality often brings.
The inflation that is at work in the finances of the world, is releasing a ‘poverty mindset’ that is depressing and oppressing the world and The Church,” says The LORD.
So, I pose this question to you, ‘Have you ever said, “I am too busy — I can’t do that, because I am in the midst of…..”?
Or maybe, Have you ever said, “I can’t go with you, because I am in the midst of……”?
Or perhaps, your priorities and friends are no longer what they once were?
As I pray about where we are presently, I am once again reminded of Victor Frankl, a Jewish physician during the holocaust.
The Nazis executed his family right before his eyes. They actually kept him alive, because they needed his expertise and medical skills.
He was paraded before a Gestapo court scene, stripped naked, even of his wedding ring. As he stood before the people in complete devastation, as the story was told.
He thought to himself,
“They can take my family, my clothes, my wedding ring, my dignity, but one thing they cannot take from me is my choice of attitude.
I can Choose to forgive or I can Choose to be bitter.
I can Choose to love, or hate, I can Choose to bless or curse, but no man can take the Choice away from me.”
Our souls may be filled with frustration, fear, doubt and unbelief but we still have a CHOICE.
No matter how stressed, we must make our expectations and trust in The LORD our priority.
The LORD came once again today to remind me to always let His Mind be in me.
He said, “I have trained your heart to trust, and I have trained your hands to war.
Your weapons are powerful and in this hour, set your mind and set your priorities with wisdom.
Do not let feelings to override your spirit. Choose life!”
This morning I was scattered in many directions with too unfinished things and I found myself floundering to Focus and SET PRIORITIES if I ever expected to finish my assignment from The LORD and/or finish my race!
All at once, I heard that still small familiar Voice of The LORD speak to me in my time of silence with HIM, He said, “I AM here…. I AM always here for you and I AM always in the midst of your ‘small world’ ready to give you wisdom through My Perspective.
So Pause, and sit a little longer with me until we can get some new needed perspectives.
I AM enhancing your understanding with greater simplicity and giving you new visions to escalate all that I have entrusted to you.
No matter what you are in the midst of, I AM ever present in the midst of you to give you light that you may shine in this perverse dark world.
The storm shall pass over but the reign of My Presence will remain faithful in the midst of you, I AM here to wipe every tear and fill every heart with joy!”’ says The LORD.
A few days ago, I had a deep conversation with The LORD about things I regret and He said, “You keep going over this ground and asking forgiveness about things I have forgotten, because I wiped the slate clean when I wiped your tears so there is no time to keep holding onto the things you cannot change.
It isn’t like you do not know this because we have had this talk before.
Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not come, but TODAY is your day. Make each day count!
Allow Me to heal and change your heart. Let Love take the place of sorrow. Let Hope be your tomorrow!
You must know this,” says The Father, “I AM always approachable; I AM yours, just for the asking.
In this hour of great distress, as you behold Me, you are in position to become all that I AM.
For I AM here to fill you with hope, healing, wisdom and every thing you need to take My healing and love to The Nation!
It is time for a massive outpouring of love in the midst of hatred, kindness in the midst of evildoing, and healing for all the brokenness that is abounding.
So stay awhile with me and be filled to overflowing to be released IN THE MIDST of the lost and dying world that I created.”
So Prioritize simply says — put first things FIRST — make time for family and friends.
You will not pass this way again.
Finish those assignments you have been given by The LORD.
Venture out and step into new territory that you know is for you, but you did not fully see yourself even though The LORD had shown you.
The LORD is giving you a chance to make up for lost time and launch out into the deep! He is giving you rivers in which to swim!
I heard Him whisper, “Daughter, when you are in a storm, I come to rescue you…
When the chaos of the world keeps you distracted, I AM your Peace to restore your focus!
In the midst of your decision, I AM your Wisdom!
In the midst of a problem, I AM the Answer!
In the midst of warfare, I AM the Commander! I come to put a sword in your hand.
In the midst of need, I AM your Provider.
You are now at a crossroads — and I AM your Guide, Waymaker, Truth-giver, and ever present Help!”
I will stop here and let you fill in your blanks….. What is He to you?
He has invested deeply in our lives, He has entrusted us with treasures of truth to release that will set the captives free that will be hope to those who are in despair.
Why not stop and make a list of what He has entrusted you with?
What is your deepest Treasure, your most sacred moment, your fondest memory, or perhaps your biggest unexpected surprise or visitation?
Priority means check your heart and know what it means to put first things first and what are your priorities in our ever changing world!
~ Sandi Holman
Sandi Holman was called to the nations as an End-Time Handmaiden in 1984 with Gwen Shaw and served with YWAM Singapore and YWAM Charlotte in missions. Sword of The LORD Ministries came from a divine encounter with The LORD when He came into her prayer room and said, “I have come to put a sword in your hand and was given special instructions on how and when to use it.” She is an author, Prophetic Intercessor and Seer, Chaplain, Teacher, Speaker and Equipper, and Blogger who has also served as a Pastor Online with Beyond the Veil Ministries.
PS…And the asking over and over for the forgiveness He’s already forgiven me for! God is sooo good. Thank you Jesus for making a way!
Sandy, this so spoke to me. Every morning I start out with a list of things I need to do. I try to spend time with him first, but everything fluds my mind. I just need to lay it all out there and ask him to let me get done whatever is the most important for me in His eyes…the things that he would have me do. Please set my mind Lord, on the Kingdom and His Righteousness and all the rest will be added.
Thank you dear Sandy for sharing!