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God is showing you things beneath the surface and revealing what the enemy does not want you to see.
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:alert: God is showing you things beneath the surface :titanic: and revealing what the enemy does not want you to see.





Destructive Forces of the Enemy!


Protect Your Soul From the Destructive Forces of the Enemy!
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"You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength, and all your mind. And, Love your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27. NLT

Our world is inundated with intense and even frightful events. We who are the reigning spiritual power on the earth are called on to pray boldly for the will of God to be made manifest in any horrendous situations.

Intercessors are the legs the church stands on and intercession should be the core substance of every believer. Due to the important position every intercessor holds in the world, we must be on guard against the enemy's tricks to deactivate our authority in the spirit realm. None of us are perfect, and we all have weaknesses, so, we must all remain watchful of the impact we are having on the world by remaining alert to the hindrances our own souls.

I've seen many who've prayed positive declarations into the spirit realm one minute, yet, slander their brother the next. Naturally, this grieves my spirit, not just because I know it will injure the person being slandered (that's inevitable), but because I can feel in my spirit how deeply it will injure their own heart. Every word we speak affects our soul - either for good or for bad. Even those who are careful to make only positive, life-filled declarations over themselves simply have no idea the poison they release in their own lives by speaking evil of others.

Any time we accuse or slander a brother, we are reducing our authority in the spirit realm. God can only give us authority if He can trust us to use that authority to benefit His kingdom.

Of course, I am burdened for those who have had their reputation assassinated by the flippant defamation of their character, but I feel in my spirit a very weighty and increasing burden for those who choose to release the slander. I can see that they are the ones who are truly in danger, for they have embraced death. I sense the darkness they've released into their own lives and what they will have to battle in the future because of it.

They've been targeted by the enemy and Satan has infected them with his agenda against a brother leading them to cause strife. It seems like most Christians have winked at this sin, thinking other sins were much worse, but God's not winking.

Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven sins which the Lord hates and intensely abhors the most, those He considers to be an abomination: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies and one who spreads strife among brothers.

I think it's healthy to remind ourselves of the things the of Lord hates - the sins He considers to be an abomination (a vile, shameful, or detestable action, condition, habit, etc.). Slander is quite sneaky and often attempts to disguise itself as a noble action or a warning about someone. It is a deadly, preemptive strike against a brother or sister, a sect or church or other group of people. Slander lays the groundwork to disparage the value of anyone the enemy wants to target and destroy.

The enemy sent slander in advance of the Jewish people in Nazi Germany. The people were prepped in advance to lend their souls to embrace the annihilation of an entire race. We are seeing that today against believers and much of it is being done by other believers.

Satan "prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8), someone he can destroy with hatred, jealousy and strife. When he finds his prey, he infects them with his twisted agenda and they begin to do his work for him. Sadly, they believe they are accomplishing a noble service for the Lord, but, truly, they're allowing the enemy to use them to spread strife in the body.

It's a double whammy! Most often, the enemy will target those who truly have a great destiny, corrupting their soul with the bitter demon of slander and accusation against others, thereby thwarting their destiny in God. Replacing it with a perverted copy of their true destiny, the enemy can kill two birds with one stone by luring the once greatly destined warrior to do his work for him.

Those in the body who seem to make it their job to attack and slander - the petty police who watch those visible in the church as the pharisees watched Jesus - may never change. I understand that. Yet, they use other believers to do their dirty work, like the Pharisees used the Roman government to kill Jesus (John 18:28-31), and like Jezebel used the city elders to kill Naboth (1 Kings 21:1017). Truly, the Lord warned us of wolves in sheep clothing (Matthew 10:16).

My hope is to reach out to those dear souls who love the Lord with all their heart, soul and mind, but who have been mislead by someone and have become a helper used to spread their agenda of strife against a brother or sister. To you, precious ones, I say: guard your heart, guard you soul, guard your strength and guard you mind BY loving your neighbor as yourself (see Luke 10:27).

In Matthew 7:12, Jesus said, "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" - that includes what we say about others. In everything we say, in every article or message we forward, in every facebook post we share, we must stop and ask ourselves: "Would I want this said about me?"

How would you want your neighbor to treat you?

So, you may ask, "Victoria, are you saying we should never address the wrongs done by others in the body?" Well, let me say...

Eli, the high priest, showed us how very easy it is to misconstrue another person's actions and motives and made a painful experience even more painful when he was convinced Hannah was a horrible sinner who'd come to church drunk (1 Samuel 1:9-17), the complete opposite of which he found out later to be true. He had bumbled his way into Hannah's pain and threw around false accusations against her, humiliating himself.

So be very careful when you are "sure" of a brother's motives before you accuse and slander him. Eli, at least, approached Hannah personally with his presumptive ideas about her. Indeed, is there any honor in slandering a brother or ministry without first at least talking to them about your offense against them? - There is NO honor in slander, period!

What's Your Religion Worth
Our words are extremely powerful, much more than most Christians recognize. We invite trouble into our lives by not controlling our tongue as the Word says in James 1:26-27, "If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless."

Truly, life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). If our tongue produces death and trouble, you have to stop and wonder; "What have I said lately?" And this goes double for those in positions of leadership.

If we are given a sphere of influence, we are responsible to protect that influence from the enemy's schemes. We are held responsible for what we've been given. Moreover, if we use our influence to slander others, it will come back to harm us.

Years ago, a dear friend betrayed me and set about on a campaign to "warn" people about me. I honestly felt instant fear for them the moment I heard what they were doing to me. You see, I know how much the Lord loves me and I feared for how this would end up hurting them.

I do not think I am any more special than any other Christian, but I do know how much God loves me. He is protective of the work He has done in me and is doing through me. In the past, I've seen terrible things happen to those who've spoken out against me, which makes me fear for those who attack.

I feel genuine pity for those who attack and slander their brothers and sisters in the faith. Truly, I am afraid of what they are inviting into their own souls as they embrace the work of the adversary. For those lies produce a harvest of death as we are warned in Proverbs 6:14-15, "...who with perversity in his heart continually devises evil, who spreads strife. Therefore his calamity will come suddenly; instantly he will be broken and there will be no healing." ((Gulp!))

There's an old quote from World War II which says, "Loose lips sink ships" and they also create an atmosphere of death!

Protect Your Love
Yes, we should obviously guard our tongue when speaking of those beloved of the Lord and those in service to Him. However, we need to guard out tongues for our enemies as well. Fight for them - wrestle with the demons who've taken over their heart, using your authority to liberate them from the lies of the enemy! Pray for the love God has for you to invade and penetrate their heart.

Pray for them to know and experience the love of the Father because, as they do that, love will manifest in their treatment of you. If they refuse His love and you keep sending it to them, that love will come back on you and you will benefit from it. If, however, you send curses instead of blessings, the curses will come back on you in one way or another.

Our Lord taught about praying for our enemies and blessing those who attack us. Why? It wasn't so much for those who are attacking us, but to protect our own hearts against the bitterness of unforgiveness that would inevitably destroy us.

I'm not asking you to lay down and let people injure you. No. I have a saying, "I don't do stupid twice!" If someone betrays you, don't give them place to do it again (unless the Lord directs you to). You have a responsibility to protect the work the Lord's accomplished in your life; don't let your compassion destroy you.

You must guard your heart against bitterness and protect the love of God in your heart. Use the authority of your words to speak constructively about your enemy what you would like to see manifest in their lives, not what is actually manifesting through them.

As the extension of Christ on the earth, we should use our tongues to produce the life He destined for us to live. With our words, we can transform our world by using our words productively to speak forth the love we'd like to see manifest in our brothers, not give way to the destructive lives of the enemy. We must decree and declare the will of our Father, not the lies of the enemy.

Sharing! Sharing! Sharing!
Sometimes I like to scroll through what my Christian brothers and sisters are sharing on facebook. I feel like it gives a quick overview of the hearts of the saints. Usually, I'm blessed by what I see, yet, sometimes I am astonished at the things I read that are openly slandering other brothers and sisters in Christ.

When I see a ministry or fellow Christian sharing slander about another brother or ministry, a GIANT RED FLAG goes up in my spirit. I don't want to have anything to do with strife-spreading, God hating, abominating SLANDER! I won't forward it, I won't read it and I'm not curious about the lies. I don't want to take part in anything that smells like hell. And I don't want my cherished friends to either, because I care for you.

Our Father sees what we share or like on facebook, twitter, etc. He hears the words you speak. He sees how you treat those you think are beneath you. He sees it all and it hurts Him when you enter into the adversary's agenda.

BUT, it totally and completely blesses God when you come to the defense of a brother. When you speak out truth and love in support of those being slandered, His heart overflows!

Our Father is generous, slow to anger and quick to love (Joel 2:13). He is not a vengeful Father. His forgiveness is unfathomable. Even though I know it hurts Him significantly when we get caught up in slander, He readily forgives us when we ask Him to.

You see, He sees where souls spend eternity. He weighs the devastation a human causes against the judgment of their soul. He sees the cost they will have to pay if mercy doesn't not have its way in them. So, even though it hurts Him to hear the slander against His children, He waits hoping His beloved child will return to Him and learn to love others.

Learning to Love
Loving your neighbor IS loving yourself. It's protecting your soul from the devices of the enemy; it's creating a harvest of mercy in your future when you need it. It is WORSHIP to your God. Love is also warfare, releasing a destructive force to the powers of darkness. Satan cannot understand love. He is hopelessly defensive against it.

Love is the greatest power on the earth and, for those who understand it, it holds the key to great blessings. Mercy has no equal in the realm of darkness and when we embrace love, not hate, we annihilate the plans of the enemy. We cause him catastrophic damage when we bless those who curse us. And we protect our own soul when we release the kingdom of heaven through our words.

Think about it! Who do you want to hurt more... your brother or sister in Christ, or your adversary, the devil? Yeah, I know... me too!



PREPARING FOR THE ROAR

After viewing a prophetic painting of The Lion of Judah,
the anointing came over me and I wrote as I conversed with the Savior:

Now is the time and the hour for the Lord to pour out His power and through
those who are made ready! Yes, I can feel it. Those who are in the third trimester,
birth it forth! The breaking of the water, the rushing of the wind, it is coming!
To sweep through us like a mighty waterfall busting down the dams and letting the
River flow forth! It will come like fire and rain, the mighty anointing!
Piercing through hardened hearts!

Stream forth, Mighty River! Press through the hindrances and the distractions.
Come into that intimate union with our Lord! Deep calls unto deep at the sound of
the waterfall! Like the heart pants after the water brook,
so my soul pants after you, O Lord!

We feel your presence, and we are at awe with You, with Your glory!
We rest in You so that you can build us up for the final run where you
will release through us Your mighty power like no one has ever seen before!
We lay our heads upon your brow and hear your heart beat!

Rest, My beloved! Rest in My faithfulness for I care for you! Breathe in
My life and My love! And exhale! Like living waters flowing through you!
Intimacy, sweet intimacy, bride with her Bridegroom, come dance with Me

The end of the age is upon us, and we must be ready for there will be mighty
signs and wonders, but they will not be of Me. You must be able to tell the true
from the counterfeit. You must be able to tell the light from the dark. I said that if
I prolonged the stay that even the elect would be deceived. So draw close
to Me in worshiping Me, not allowing anything to stand in your way
for that is where you will be made strong and be made ready
in My secret place hidden in Me.

Escape the giants, escape the lies of the evil one, keep your eyes upon Me.
Stay covered with My armor of Light behind My shield of faith, and you
will not be hit by the lies of the evil one! Grace and truth shall be your banner,
you will wave it high! You will not be afraid of those who will come against you.

You have made yourself ready.....loving not your life even unto death! What does
the enemy have to take from you? You have lifted it all up to Me, your soon coming King!
Escape the tribulation by hiding in the cleft of the Rock which is Me!
Remain faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of Life!

Father, I look unto You, the author and finisher of our faith. You started
a good work in us,and you are faithful to complete it. There is nothing for us
to fear for you are with us. Your rod and your staff they comfort us. You prepare
us a table before us even in the presence of our enemies. Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow us all the days of our lives. And we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever!

Thank you for the peace that passes all understanding! For your great grace
that sustains us! For your mercy that triumphs over justice!

You have vindicated us! You set us free from the prison walls! Like a bird set
free from a snare you have made us to be!!!! So that we can soar in you
high above all power and principality, seated with you at the Father's right hand!

We will not fear what man may try to do to us! You will supply all our needs;
and if you choose to take us, we are ready! For absence of the body brings on
Your holy presence in the fullest measure! You have made us all one
in You as You and the Father are one!

Blessings, and glory, and honor be unto You, O Lord! We magnify Your holy name,
we exalt You, lift you up for You are high and lifted up, and your train fills the
temple. There is no one like You, Most Holy God! We place our trust
in You from this day forth. We are set secure with heads set like flint. Your will is
our will, Your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven!

Finish this deep work you have started in us, Lord! For you are faithful!
Mighty Lion of Judah, we love You! You have a heart of gold, full of such
deep love, unquenchable love, burning fire love, penetrating deep!
When you roar the heavens shake!
All the powers tremble! You are King! Blessed Redeemer,
Mighty God, we love You!

Brought forth through Yolanda Ballard
RoarNworship



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POSSESSED BY PEACE
by Lana Vawser
Email: lanavawser@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lana-Vawser/212479638795197

I saw a great struggle happening over many of the people of God where the enemy and circumstances were attempting to rob the people of God of their peace. Many have become so battle weary and have felt so forgotten by God that their peace has been stolen.

He is inviting you before Him. Still yourself and just be present with Him and listen to His voice and follow and His peace shall possess you like never before. The peace that surpasses all understanding will again be yours as it is founded in the One who never changes.

As you encounter Him and His peace repossess you it will shift the atmosphere around you. Do not strive to bring change in the storm. Allow Him to possess you with His peace again in the storm and then the peace IN you will begin to shift the storm AROUND you. Be vigilant and keep guarding your peace by staying close to Him, eyes on Him and obedience to Him.
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The Psalm 91 Umbrella Movement
by Lisa Enebeli


A major change has taken place in the spirit and it is manifesting in the natural. Unfortunately, as usual, the world is embracing this change, while the church hangs on to the old ways of doing things. But thank the Lord, some Christians are seeing, hearing and embracing the new season we are in, and are saying, though none go with me, still I will follow.

The world in which we live is getting more and more violent by the day, with the outbreak of Ebola, the exposing of ineffective leadership, the global recession, the increase of blatant wickedness, violence in our schools and a powerless church. The enemy is pressing into nations around the world; the earth is groaning with volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes; the news is riddled with consistent news that produces fear.

However, in the midst of violence, war, anger, hatred, there is a movement happening, where people are learning to fight with different weapons, understanding we are in a different war. Isaiah 2:4 says, “They will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they learn war.” Micah 4:3 says, “They will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they learn war.” This is not a typo, these two verses say the exact same thing. The old weapons of war, which produced violence, division, pain to so many people are being replaced with harvesting tools.

People all over the world, recognize we are in a season of harvest, but very few are willing to trade their weapons in for harvesting tools. The LORD is speaking to people to lay down their swords, for some this is the only weapon they know, so they are in a time of transition, but they laid them down. On August 4, 2014 the Palestinians protested against the Jews in the Diamond District of New York City, NY, USA and the Jews responded with songs of deliverance for Israel. The Jews weapon of choice, was singing. Then on October 1, 2014 the people of Hong Kong were being pelted with tear gas by the riot police, they responded by raising up an umbrella to protect themselves. Their weapon of choice in that standoff was an umbrella.

I believe God is calling us to lay down our swords and pick up new weapons, for the new war we are in. Our weapons are worship, intercession, love, truth, grace. The season of the sword is over. I believe for us to win in this age of chemical weapons, Ebola outbreaks, race riots, ISIS and many things we have not yet to see, our weapon is an umbrella. I believe the glory of God, which is discovered in the secret place of the most high is our protection in a world that is not safe.

Some people will only have the strength to hold a personal umbrella to cover themselves, others will have a patio umbrella to cover their family, some will have a large enough umbrella to cover their city or region, but as we all lift our umbrella’s through prayer, we will cover this nation. I believe we as believers can start an umbrella movement, which will protect our nation. As we all lift our umbrellas no matter how big or small, we will see the Psalm 91 Umbrella Movement.

Love wins!

Lisa Enebeli
http://mouthpieceministries.wordpress.com/
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October 17, 2014. When you follow Me, you will be persecuted. The world does not and cannot understand the way the kingdom of God operates. You realized that to some extent before giving your life to Me, but it wasn’t a big thing then. So don’t let it worry you now. The rewards for following Me are far greater and more lasting than those offered by the world. Remain at peace. Make sure all your words and actions are based in love, true love, the love that the Father has and gives. Set your heart. You are in the world, but not of it.
John 14:17 (AMP) “The Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot receive (welcome, take to its heart), because it does not see Him or know and recognize Him. But you know and recognize Him, for He lives with you [constantly] and will be in you.” Bev Robinson

October 17, 2014. These are dangerous times. You wisely suspect danger in the days ahead. With this danger comes much evil. Avoid all evil. Resist throwing caution to the wind in some ill-advised act of bravado. Confidence in the Lord is the right way for you to go. There are those who will urge you away by presumptuous urges to be falsely safe. Don’t go for it. Put your confidence in the One who has never failed you. God will not abandon you. Nor will He fail in fighting your battles for you. He always wins.
Proverbs 14:16 (AMP) “A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, but the fool bears himself insolently and is [presumptuously] confident.” Ras Robinson
http://www.hiskingdomprophecy.com/what-the-lord-is-saying-today-october-2014/
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