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Best Friends

When I was 10, I had a close friend who lived next door. We spent every waking moment together. One day we discovered a perfect place to build a fort. Everything about it was top secret. Only our best friends were trusted with the location and password. Even at that age, we knew friendship had privileges...'

Best friends love to be together, even when they have nothing they need to talk about. Best friends share jokes, thoughts, questions and observations. Best friends celebrate each other's success, and support each other through challenges. Best friends dream together about the future. Because they care for each other, they feel safe to share secrets. I believe God has designed each of us for this kind of friendship with Him.

'I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I have learned from my Father I have made known to you.' (John 15:15)

In addition to the honor of serving the Father, believers in Jesus share the benefits of friendship with the Father. More than church meetings or a daily time of prayer, His Holy Spirit brings us the gift of continual, intimate connection with Him. Friendship with God is much more fun, varied and fulfilling than we are often led to believe. His presence brings joy, pleasure. freedom and peace.

Friendship with Him opens up a whole world, completely inaccessible by any other means. The mind and heart of God are full of wisdom, revelation and creativity. His thoughts are unquantifiable and unconstrained by time and circumstance. He has plans, messages and dreams for every person, every family, every city and every nation...the best thing is, He loves to share them with His friends.

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The opening extract of this entry is from my newly released book, Hearing 101. To purchase a copy, visit the book section of my web store.

It's Fire Season!

Recently I was speaking at a church I had never been to before. Although I had a message prepared, I had the feeling that Father God might have a different word for the evening. Walking with God is always an adventure much like bungee jumping. Although you know He has you securely tied to Himself, that step off the platform into thin air does take your breath away. Stepping up to the podium without a message, knowing the one on your ipad is not going to be delivered at this meeting can be equally scary. 

It is good that even Kathryn Kuhlman admitted to just talking until the Spirit came. So, I stood up, began talking, taking the leap into thin air. Very soon I was aware of the Presence of God. I was safe. Those invisible ropes were holding me close to the Father. As I spoke I realized it was rather like being on a stage with an ear piece and an unseen voice telling me what to say. I had to stay focused because the words coming out of my mouth were things I had never thought of. I wanted to stop and take notes but realized I was the speaker!

The topic was the Baptism of Fire. I have never preached or taught on the Fire. Since I had no notes and haven't listened to the cd of the meeting there isn't a lot I can share in this blog. It is enough to know that when I had finished and gave a call for people who wanted to receive the Baptism of Fire, almost everyone in the congregation came forward. The Fire of God is a good thing.

After the service, the pastor told me that the prophetic words and prayers of the intercessors before the service were all about Fire. I had another meeting prior to the evening service so had missed almost all of the worship. Apparently the theme of the worship that night had been Fire and Glory. The pastor's comment on the evening was "It's Fire Season!"

Selah.

My Book - Soaking 101

When I was 8 years old, my dad was diagnosed with cancer. Although my parents were believers, fear brought on by this illness disturbed the peace of our family. The life threatening aspect of the disease brought uncertainty and anxiety.

My life was radically disrupted by this event because we moved to another state for three months during my dad’s treatment, and I was placed with my cousins, an hour away from my parents. Although I loved my relatives with whom I was staying, I felt alone and overwhelmed by fear. I knew about God but had no relationship with Him from which I could find comfort.

One day I went with my parents to a healing service at a church. At the end of the service, the minister invited people to come to the front for prayer. My parents took me with them as they went for prayer. I was unprepared for what I was about to experience.

The minister came to me, looked straight in my eyes and asked me what I wanted. I knew this was serious and had nothing to do with what I wanted for Christmas. After a few seconds of silence, I told him I wanted my dad to be healed. The next thing I knew, he put both his large hands fi rmly on top of my head. I remember hearing him speak, but have no memory of what he said. I do remember what I felt. Instantly, I was immersed in peace that was tangible. All fear, tension, and worry vaporized in this presence. Although still not a believer, intuitively, I knew I had just encountered God.

That experience set the course for the rest of my life. The pursuit of that presence is still my top priority!

Testimony - Prophetic Word Fulfilled

I was talking to a close friend about meeting you. She said, "Oh yes, Faith, prophesied over me, in passing in England some years ago, that I would appear on TV in Russia, which was really way out there, since I am a fashion designer....but it happened....and that was a key part of my getting an artistic visa to the US which has recently happened after a 3 year battle!!" (AF)

Testimony - Free from Fear

I bought your Freedom from Fear DVD this weekend. I went home and realized it was from the Hem of His garment 2010 - I was there. I was watching it and I got set free again - just like when I was there. That is so cool. (GW)

Testimony - Healed Foot

I had been dealing with a running injury in my foot for over 2 weeks. During that time, I woke up with pain every morning. I think the prayers and declarations we made last night broke something off of me, because this morning was the first morning I didn't have any pain. I really think my foot being healed is a physical manifestation and sign of what God is doing with me--healing all of my broken places so I can run! (KW)