Thursday, December 15, 2016

These 4 Dreams Offer Insight into What the Lord Is Doing in Prophetic Ministry - WANDA ALGER CHARISMA NEWS

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These 4 Dreams Offer Insight into What the Lord Is Doing in Prophetic Ministry

WANDA ALGER  CHARISMA NEWS
The Lord is calling out to the prophets and intercessors to prepare for what is ahead in this next year and to work together in even more strategic ways. We are on high alert in the spirit because of the major shifts that are taking place both nationally and globally. A series of dreams I recently had on the 11th day of a 12-Day fast concerning the government mountain, details some of the things that are happening and that are going to happen. It also reveals the great need for intercessors to partner with and cover those with a prophetic mantle. 
The first dream
In the very first dream of the series, I experienced what seems to be happening in the Spirit due to the voices of the prophets this past year. 
I was outside working near a fountain doing some work. I looked around the surrounding landscape and I saw many "bushes," clumps of tangled up roots, coming towards me from all directions. They were huge balls of dried-up roots and branches that seemed alive, and they were moving toward me as if a magnet was attracting them. Next, I see birds. Not ordinary birds, but specific kinds with a distinct tail that I knew were from the enemy. They were trying to find a place to land on me. Last, I saw a group of teenagers coming towards me on the right. They were yelling, accusing and cursing me. It all happened quickly, but I instinctively knew witchcraft was at work behind it all. Even though I felt hesitant to yell at the teenagers, I knew another force was compelling them, so I yelled "Stop!"
That one directive was all that was needed to halt the intrusion. 
This opening dream gives the context for the rest. It illustrates the results of our prayers and warfare in this nation. It is the prophet (and in some cases, the prophetic intercessor) who is standing by the fountain. The prophets have been uniquely gifted to lead the way in identifying and exposing the sins on this land. The fountain in the dream represents the life flow of the Spirit that prophets draw from. As a result of drawing from this wellspring of revelation, many prophets who were previously hidden came "outside"—into the public arena—to "work"/prophesy during the election, declaring freedom from the curse and healing to the land. However, in coming into the open, they have also exposed themselves to the enemy. 
The clumps of bushes reveal the ungodly roots of this nation that have been pulled up and are, even now, being displaced on the land. In God's eyes, they are but tumbleweed, yet they are fighting back. The enemy will not give up ground easily and hell's agents are coming to intimidate and provoke fear into those who are calling them out. In like manner, the birds also represent agents of the enemy. In Eccl.10:20, it speaks of a bird "in the sky" that is used of the enemy to "carry your voice" to its master in order to build a case against you. I knew in the dream these were those kinds of birds. They were trying to find something to land on. It is in this regard that the prophets and intercessors must be able to have the testimony of Jesus when He said, "...[Satan] has no power over me" (John 14:30b). We must be sure to be clear of any charges against us in the courts of heaven in order to stand with proper authority. 
The teenagers who were yelling represent this next generation that has been brainwashed by the spirit of the age. They are upset and angry, yet they are being driven by an agenda that is not of God. (I believe they were on my right side because their hearts are pure, but they are being deceived.) Before we can address their true God-given hunger and passion, we need to take a stand in the Spirit and bind the enemy at work in order to open their eyes. 
This too is an important point. In the dream, I only said "Stop." I did not rebuke or engage the enemy. I believe this is a word of caution when dealing with principalities. We are told to stand and resist the enemy. This was confirmed to me twice during this 12-Day fast when the Lord woke me up on Day 1 and Day 4, both times at exactly 3:22 a.m. He directed me to Deut. 3:22 which says, Do not fear them, for the Lord your God, He shall fight for you." As we begin to take and occupy the territory before us, we will be displacing many giants on the land. The Lord is telling us if we do our part, He will do His. 
The next two dreams both said the same thing in different ways. The Lord is showing us the power that when "even two" agree on something, so shall it be. 
The second dream
A man helped rescue me from a bad situation. There wasn't much detail, other than that when I thanked him for his life-saving assistance, he told me he received a word from heaven two times in a row. That's how he knew to help me. 
The third dream
I was sitting with a group of others, watching myself on a big screen being interviewed on a major TV network. The thing was—this was a live feed. Yet, I was also sitting in the room watching. I was in two places at the same time. In the interview, I was telling someone that I had received two calls from heaven concerning this interview. 
In this set of two dreams, the main message is to pay attention to our agreement in prayer. "again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by My Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 18:19). It is those who have been assigned to prophesy over this nation in this hour who will be the first targets of the enemy. It will be as if a magnet is on them, attracting the evil forces they are displacing through the anointing from heaven. They must be covered in prayer, both for their clarity of purpose and potentially for their own personal safety. 
The second scenario is showing the reality of the two realms we live in, the natural and the spiritual. Even as I was "watching myself," it was my spirit (on the big screen) that was hearing from heaven and giving me the confidence and affirmation that I was in the right place at the right time. 
I believe there will be prophets in this next year who will not only stand out in the church mountain, but will be seen in the national media. What is to come will be so astounding, prophets will be speaking on major TV networks speaking the word of the Lord. However, the intercessors must be praying and declaring heaven's purposes and promises at the same time. The partnership of prophets and intercessors is key to being properly aligned and mantled with God's presence and anointing. Because of the enemy's backlash, it is the prayers of the saints that will provide the cover and blessing for others to move into position and declare God's purposes for this nation. 
The fourth dream
I was listening to executives of major TV networks strategically planning when to air certain things specifically because a large number of people would be watching at the same time. They knew they would attract something from the spirit realm with a critical mass in agreement. I also knew that instead of showing things at nighttime, they would specifically air things at 12 noon because of that critical mass. 
This "collective mindset" is not just another way of describing unity. It speaks to the demonic mind control that is being used to deceive and blind people to the Truth. The spiritual principle is that when there are enough people believing the same thing, it has power to attract—either heaven or hell. The Lord is alerting us to this reality in order to challenge us in what we agree on! The enemy is already planning strategic events in the next 12 months in order to grow in influence and power. We must be ready to not only resist but displace that collective mindset with unity in Christ.
"Agree with God, and be at peace; thereby good will come to you" (Job 22:21, ESV).
It is our collective agreement in prayer that will displace these demonic strongholds and forces that have been illegal squatters in this nation. It is also because of this power of unity in the Spirit that there will be a divine separation in this next year of the false prophets from the true prophets. Throughout my fast, I kept hearing, "True prophets know true prophets." Because of the residue from years of dysfunctional prophetic understanding in the body of Christ, there are many self-appointed and counterfeit prophets in the land. Some are simply ignorant of what it means and are acting out of desire rather than call. Others are taking liberties not given to them and speaking into fields they have not been assigned. The Lord is going to "drain the swamp" in this regard. Even as the White House is going through a spiritual cleansing, the church is going to undergo the same treatment. 
The true prophetic is not marked simply by words of encouragement or promises of provision and advancement. The prophetic is marked, first and foremost, by revelation. It is the prophet's role to see and hear the mysteries of heaven and stir up that same hunger and gifting within believers (Amos 3:7). It is the call of the prophet to multiply themselves and equip the body. Those who are prophesying simply to build a ministry or personal platform and following will lose influence this next year. The Lord will increase His favor and grace to those He has mantled with the purity of heart in seeing the next generation fully empowered in and by the Holy Spirit. It is the true prophets He has called in this hour who will be supernaturally drawn to one another because of the same spirit in which they function. The true prophets will simply know who the other true prophets are and will begin to partner together. 
It is the pleasure of the Lord to see the Kingdom age emerge as the foundation of the ecclesia is properly established and built in this nation through the apostles and prophets. He is telling His prophets to speak up. Though there are giants in the land, we have already overcome. But we cannot go in alone. We need each other. Everyone plays a part: apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, intercessors and all the other parts of the body. May we enter this season with eyes open, hearts aligned and prayers ready to agree with God in order for heaven to truly come to earth. 
Wanda Alger is a five-fold prophetic minister with Dove Christian Fellowship International and a staff writer with Intercessors for America. Follower her blog at wandaalger.me.

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After Raising Rates Once During The Obama Years, The Fed Promises Constant Rate Hikes During The Trump Era - Michael Snyder THE ECONOMIC COLLAPSE BLOG

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Posted: 14 Dec 2016   Michael Snyder  THE ECONOMIC COLLAPSE BLOG

Now that Donald Trump has won the election, the Federal Reserve has decided now would be a great time to start raising interest rates and slowing down the economy.  Over the past several decades, the U.S. economy has always slowed down whenever interest rates have been raised significantly, and on Wednesday the Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted to raise rates by a quarter point.  Stocks immediately started falling, and by the end of the session it was their worst day since October 11th.

The funny thing is that the Federal Reserve could have been raising rates all throughout 2016, but they held off because they didn’t want to hurt Hillary Clinton’s chances of winning the election.

And during Barack Obama’s eight years, there has only been one rate increase the entire time up until this point.

But now that Donald Trump is headed for the White House, the Federal Reserve has decided that now would be a wonderful time to raise interest rates.  In addition to the rate hike on Wednesday, the Fed also announced that it is anticipating that rates will be raised three more times each year through the end of 2019
Fed policymakers are also forecasting three rate increases in 2017, up from two in September, and maintained their projection of three hikes each in 2018 and 2019, according to median estimates. They predict the fed funds rate will be 1.4% at the end of 2017, 2.1% at the end of 2018 and 2.9% at the end of 2019, up from forecasts of 1.1%, 1.9% and 2.6%, respectively, in September. Its long-run rate is expected to be 3%, up slightly from 2.9% previously. The Fed reiterated rate increases will be “gradual.”
So Barack Obama got to enjoy the benefit of having interest rates slammed to the floor throughout his presidency, and now Donald Trump is going to have to fight against the economic drag that constant interest rate hikes will cause.

How is that fair?

As rates rise, ordinary Americans are going to find that mortgage payments are going to go up, car payments are going to go up and credit card bills are going to become much more painful.  The following comes from CNN
Higher interest rates affect millions of Americans, especially if you have a credit card or savings account, or want to buy a home or a car. American savers have earned next to nothing at the bank for years. Now they could be a step closer to earning a little more interest on savings account deposits, even though one rate hike won’t change things overnight.
Rates on car loans and mortgages are also likely to be affected. Those are much more closely tied to the interest on a 10-year U.S. Treasury bond, which has risen rapidly since the election. With a Fed hike coming at a time when interest on the 10-year note is also rising, that won’t help borrowers.
The higher interest rates go, the more painful it will be for the economy.

If you recall, rising rates helped precipitate the financial crisis of 2008.  When interest rates rose it slammed people with adjustable rate mortgages, and suddenly Americans could not afford to buy homes at the same pace they were before.  We have already been watching the early stages of another housing crash start to erupt all over the nation, and rising rates will certainly not help matters.

But why does the Federal Reserve set our interest rates anyway?

We are supposed to be a free market capitalist economy.  So why not let the free market set interest rates?

Many Americans are expecting an economic miracle out of Trump, but the truth is that the Federal Reserve has far more power over the economy than anyone else does.  Trump can try to reduce taxes and tinker with regulations, but the Fed could end up destroying his entire economic program by constantly raising interest rates.

Of course we don’t actually need economic central planners.  The greatest era for economic growth in all of U.S. history came when there was no central bank, and in my article entitled “Why Donald Trump Must Shut Down The Federal Reserve And Start Issuing Debt-Free Money” I explained that Donald Trump must completely overhaul how our system works if he wants any chance of making the U.S. economy great again.

One way that Trump can start exerting influence over the Fed is by nominating the right people to the Federal Open Market Committee.  According to CNN, it looks like Trump will have the opportunity to appoint four people to that committee within his first 18 months…
Two spots on the Fed’s committee are currently open for Trump to nominate. Looking ahead, Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s term ends in January 2018, while Vice Chair Stanley Fischer is up for re-nomination in June 2018.
Within the first 18 months of his presidency, Trump could reappoint four of the 12 people on the Fed’s powerful committee — an unusual amount of influence for any president.
By endlessly manipulating the economy, the Fed has played a major role in creating economic booms and busts.  Since the Fed was created in 1913, there have been 18 distinct recessions or depressions, and now the Fed is setting the stage for another one.

And anyone that tries to claim that the Fed is not political is only fooling themselves. 
Everyone knew that they were not going to raise rates during the months leading up to the election, and it was quite clear that this was going to benefit Hillary Clinton.

But now that Donald Trump has won the election, the Fed all of a sudden has decided that the time is perfect to begin a program of consistently raising rates.

If I was Donald Trump, I would be looking to shut down the Federal Reserve as quickly as I could.  The essential functions that the Fed performs could be performed by the Treasury Department, and we would be much better off if the free market determined interest rates instead of some bureaucrats.

Unfortunately, most Americans have come to accept that it is “normal” to have a bunch of unelected, unaccountable central planners running our economic system, and so it is unlikely that we will see any major changes before our economy plunges into yet another Fed-created crisis.

Franklin Graham Issues Urgent Call to Prayer - JESSILYN JUSTICE CHARISMA NEWS

Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, popularly known as Ahok, sits on the defendant's chair at the start of his trial hearing at North Jakarta District Court in Jakarta, Indonesia. ( REUTERS/Tatan Syuflana/Pool)
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Franklin Graham Issues Urgent Call to Prayer

JESSILYN JUSTICE  CHARISMA NEWS
Evangelist Franklin Graham issued an urgent call to prayer for a Christian governor on trial for his beliefs.
"We need to pray for the Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama, who is on trial for what the Muslims are calling blasphemy, which is ridiculous. He's the first non-Muslim governor of the Indonesian capital in more than half a century. They're coming after him because he's a Christian. Hard line Muslim groups have organized protests against him and some have even called for him to be lynched. This is the kind of persecution that is going on around the world in countries that are controlled by Islam. Pray for this man and his family," Graham posted to Facebook.
Basuki is the first Christian governor in nearly 50 years to govern the predominantly Muslim city, The New York Times reports. Basuki inherited the office in 2014. 
He is on trial for "blasphemy" charges. Prosecutors claim the governor plans to insult Islam while in office. The Times reports the trial could be a way to keep the Christian man from taking office.
"The manipulation of race and religion, such as the blasphemy charge against [Basuki] , in a political campaign to crush an opponent, breaks the long-held taboo against using these issues brazenly to gain political advantage," Douglas Ramage, a political analyst based in Jakarta, tells the Times.
The Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party governs India, and the country has seen a rise in ethnic cleansing against Christians since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office.
"While intolerance has risen, and minorities are constantly attacked, the central government has refused to speak out against the atrocities—thus further encouraging the radical Hindus to step up their actions. The level of impunity has gone up markedly for those who push for a completely Hindu India," Open Doors USA reports
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A Special Message From Our Editor - Israel Today


A Special Message From Our Editor

Thursday, December 15, 2016 |  Israel Today Staff
Shalom Chaverim,
Dear friends,
Why is Israel so hated by the world? The story of Jacob provides the answer. Jacob favored one of his children, Joseph, above the others. And that led to bitter jealousy. I don’t know any father today who would do such a thing. It’s a recipe for disaster. And yet, Jacob was following God’s lead. As creator of all, God also favored one nation - Israel!
From that moment on, Israel has been maligned. And in our day, this is most clearly seen in mainstream media coverage. But this seemingly self-defeating decision by both Jacob and God had a higher purpose. It is for this reason that Israel Today is so critical to truly understanding what is happening in the Holy Land.
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place... And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14) Now is the time. Join us hand-in-hand in spreading the truth that “the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind...” (I Samuel 15:29)
We in Jerusalem cannot do it alone. Like Esther, you have been born for such a time as this - to bring comfort and hope to Israel, to spread God’s truth and to stand against the lies of the enemy. 
Yours from Jerusalem,
Aviel Schneider
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Israeli Family Has Divine Appointment in South Africa - Charles Gardner ISRAEL TODAY

Israeli Family Has Divine Appointment in South Africa

Thursday, December 15, 2016 |  Charles Gardner  ISRAEL TODAY
Anyone unconvinced about God’s special love for the Jewish people should look no further than this remarkable story set in the mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where I grew up.
A Christian meeting was set to take place at a guest farm near Winterton, in the Drakensberg region, a beautiful range of peaks reaching as high as 11,000ft above-sea-level.
Edith Sher, of the Church’s Ministry among Jewish people, was coming all the way from Cape Town, a distance of 1,000 miles, to speak of the significance of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement, Israel’s holiest day of the year), and how it was fulfilled by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus who took our sins upon himself when he was crucified in Jerusalem. (1 John 2.2, New Testament)
The day before the meeting, attended by some 70 people in a converted garage, farm owners Hendrik and Ina Goosen received a call from a family who were touring South Africa and wanted accommodation for the night.
“It turned out they were from Israel – father, mother and three children, all thoroughly secular,”Edith told me. “The owner said they were welcome, but mentioned that a Christian meeting would be taking place. They said they didn’t mind and, to our amazement, came into the garage and sat through the entire meeting.
“Afterwards, at the food table set out on the lawn, I spoke to the wife who responded very positively to my message and said they were bowled over by the love and support for Israel.
“Bearing in mind that this particular meeting had been brought forward a week earlier than planned for various reasons, this was without doubt God-appointed.
“What are the chances of an Israeli family being there at that time – and that the meeting should actually have taken place a week later? It has encouraged other people as a reminder that God is still in charge.”
Ina added: “I feel sure that God had set an appointment with them here in South Africa. At breakfast next morning they all told me how they had enjoyed the previous evening and Yakov (not his real name) said he had especially enjoyed the ‘ceremony’. They were pleasantly surprised by everyone’s love for Israel and how many people with whom they had spoken had been there.
“The next day Yakov sent an sms saying they’d arrived safely in Durban (150 miles away) and that the visit to Winterton would always stay in their hearts. I even got a second sms from him as they left Durban, saying they’d like to return one day. Let’s continue praying for this family, who are precious in God’s sight.”
This story is particularly stirring for me as I grew up in this part of the world, regularly visiting the nearby mountains and on one occasion climbing a 10,000ft peak with my teenage friends. I am especially proud of those Christians who showed such love to this Jewish family; it’s even possible that I grew up with some of them!
And it brings another dimension to Isaiah’s prophecy:_ “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” (Isaiah 52.7)
Gentiles from the nations have a vital role to play in bringing Israel back to God (Isaiah 49.22).
And God has an appointment with those who seek Him – his timing is always perfect. _“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has set eternity in the human heart…” _(Ecclesiastes 3.11)

Charles Gardner is author of Israel the Chosen, available from Amazon, and Peace in Jerusalem, available from olivepresspublisher.com
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Mike Huckabee just hit it out of the park on every pro-Israel issue - BREAKING ISRAEL NEWS


Mike Huckabee just hit it out of the park on every pro-Israel issue


Will the US-Israel relationship change under a Trump White house. Mike Huckabee says – you betcha!

Bedrooms in Judea and Samaria were more of an issue than bombs in Iran under the Obama White House.

Should Israel continue building in Judea and Samaria. Mike Huckabee says – you betcha!

Will Hezbollah and Hamas continue their military buildup on Israel’s borders. Let’s hope that Israel’s enemies on their borders will be brought down to the level of Cuba alongside the USA’s southern border. Poor nations cannot manufacture weapons and threaten their neighbors.

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Published: December 14, 2016

Egyptian Archaeologist: This Is Where God First Spoke To Moses - HelloChristian


Egyptian Archaeologist: This Is Where God First Spoke To Moses

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An Egyptian archaeologist claims to have found the exact spot where God first spoke to Moses, reports World Israel News.

An Egyptian archaeologist claims he has unearthed the place where God first spoke to Moses and commanded him,“take off your shoes for you are standing on holy land.”

Dr. Abdul Rahim Rayhan told Al-Arabiya that Mount Sharia, also known as Mount Sinai, in the vicinity of the monastery of St. Catherine in the southern part of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, is the place where the dramatic encounter occurred.

“All studies have confirmed that this is indeed the site where God manifested himself to Moses,” said Rayhan, general manager of research, archaeological studies and scientific publishing in the Sinai.

According to his studies, St. Catherine’s Monastery has a bush that is believed to be the very burning bush in which God first appeared to Moses. Although local traditions include this claim, no other archaeologist has come forward with such assertions, and Judaism has no definitive tradition on the location of the biblical Horeb, identified as the burning bush’s location in the Book of Exodus.

"The Glass Ceiling of Your Captivity Will Be Shattered!" - Bill Yount The Elijah List

"The Glass Ceiling of Your Captivity Will Be Shattered!"


Bill Yount
The Elijah List Dec 14, 2016

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God does NOT forget one thing that you have walked through...not one! AND on top of that...so much good comes out of the trials we have been through. Yes, it's very true.
I believe that in this new year, God wants to encourage His people with such HOPE in Him that that we will literally be in awe of what He is going to do in our lives.
If you need some HOPE...you've got to read this word by our friend Bill Yount in which he shares:
There are many blessed with creative gifts to bring Heaven to Earth but through hope deferred you hung them on the weeping willow. The word "deferred" means: postponed or delayed. It doesn't mean it's not going to happen. It means it's just a matter of time. Take your hope off the weeping willow tree and hope again. Against hope, believe in hope.
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I have walked with the Lord for forty years and I have never been so excited about this coming year. I am pessimistic by nature, seeing the glass half-empty, but for this coming year I see the glass overflowing. For 2017, My spirit is jumping up and down.
The number 17 means: overcoming, victorious.
I believe a rhema word for the coming year is found in David's victory over the Philistines. After defeating the Philistines, David inquired of the Lord in 2 Samuel 5:19"Should I go up against this enemy like before?" The Lord's plan was different this time.
The Lord said, "You shall compass behind them and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. It shall be, when you hear the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then you shall bestir yourself, for then the LORD shall go out before you to strike the army of the Philistines" (2 Samuel 5:23-24).
I can feel the stirring in the mulberry trees, and I know that I know that I know...the move is on.
Stir Yourself Up In Your Captivity
There's a stirring in the mulberry tree and it's time to take our eyes off the weeping willow. These two trees war against each another. When God's people were taken captive in Babylon, the only tree the Psalmist could write about was a weeping willow.
"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down,(right there is where the problem started when we sat down) yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hung our harps upon the weeping willows in the midst thereof. There they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us joy, saying, 'Sing us one of the songs of Zion.' How can we sing the Lord's song in a strange land?" (Psalm 137:1-4.(Photo via Wikimedia Commons)
Let me tell you how to sing a song in a strange land. Start singing and Heaven will come down and your Babylon will be shaken to pieces.
Fifteen years ago, I stopped singing and playing my guitar when I ministered in churches. The devil robbed me by convincing me that my style didn't fit the present-day type of music and singing in churches. Recently, the Lord broke through to me. "Son, it's not about the style of music – it's the anointing! Pick up your slingshot (guitar) and start killing the Goliaths in people's lives."
By the way, in this crazy world, you will sing again too. Pick up your slingshot and come join me!
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I sense the Lord saying to many, "Take your harp down off the weeping willow tree and sing again. Take your dancing shoes off the weeping willow." When was the last time we danced? Or did we ever dance? God wants to cut loose this year. Dancing is a weapon. When you dance in your captivity, Babylon will wonder what you got.
Take Your Harp Off the Weeping Willow
Take your paint brush down off the weeping willow. Through you, God is coming to paint your whole town red with the Blood of Jesus. Pick up your pen and start writing that book you have dreamt about. These gifts and talents are Heaven's therapy. I write better in crisis. It's therapy for me.
If you've ever read anything that's touched your life that I have written, it's because there's been pain in my life somewhere. 'Behind every beautiful thing, there's some kind of pain.' -Bob Dylan. Don't let your pain stop you this year. (Photo via Wikipedia)
Why do we read the Psalms when we get discouraged? It's because David tells it like it is in his depression and frustration. But then he takes his harp off the weeping willow and ends up singing about them and making songs out of them. He ends up in praise and worship.
Right after my new book came out this past year, I was hit with depression. I checked with a friend who is a professional writer and he said, "That's normal, you put your life into it. You gave birth to a baby and now it's gone." He said, "The best cure to get over this discouragement is to start another book."
There are many blessed with creative gifts to bring Heaven to Earth but through hope deferred you hung them on the weeping willow. The word "deferred" means: postponed or delayed. It doesn't mean it's not going to happen. It means it's just a matter of time. Take your hope off the weeping willow tree and hope again. Against hope, believe in hope.
Hope in God and the glass ceiling of your captivity will be shattered. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List go here.)
Bill Yount
Blowing the Shofar Ministry

Bill Yount has been a member of Bridge of Life in Hagerstown, Maryland, for the past 36 years where he is now an elder and a home missionary. He is currently an advisor at large for Aglow International. Bill faithfully served in prison ministry at Mount Hope for 23 years and now travels full-time, both in the U.S. and internationally, ministering in churches and Aglow circles. "Humility and humor" characterize his ministry as he brings forth a fresh word that is "in season," proclaiming the Word of the Lord! 
The shofar (or ram's horn) is often used in his meetings, breaking the powers of darkness over regions, churches, and households. The shofar represents God's breath blowing into the nostrils of His people, reviving them and awakening the lost. Many of God's messages, which Bill ministers prophetically, come out of his everyday life with his family and friends.