Home Team
Linda S –
What I first got was that we each of us have kind of a double
assignment – personal, family and global. He was saying that he is
expanding our influence, increasing our alertness in world issues,
how to pray and to come and ask. He’s saying, ‘I’m taking you
to the next level, deeper in prayer and deeper in insights into God’s
working'.
Mike –
Hear the Lord encouraging us not to question so much of what is
happening in this world. It’s in his hands. We are the victors.
Clear our minds, so we can be open to what he wants us to do. He is
listening to what we have to say. Don’t have any fear, ask the Holy
Spirit to be with you in a more open way and reach out to others and
have no fear. The plan is His. Just be open and let the Spirit
overflow.
Mary Ellen
– Word was ‘rebuild the walls of Jerusalem’. Was wondering was
it a command for me to do or a plea from me to God to do it. It’s
both, because without God man cannot do it and without man God will
not do it. Our personal family is microcosm and world is macrocosm
but when you pray for one you pray for all. And questioning what are
the walls that need to be rebuilt? Saw those flashing screens, the
tv’s, the internet, the world is getting in through that and
stealing the children and God want s to build the wall around our
family so our home is safe and there are no holes in the wall so the
bad stuff does not get through, so our children are protected.
Theresa –
holding Baby Jesus and praying – God said, ‘I will never let you
go’ for everything I was praying for – for us and for the whole
world. He said for all of it "I will never let you go".
Adrienne -
When first started saw Blessed Sacrament – words were 'seek me with
all your heart'. And then everything changed and there was desert, a
lot of gold and sand, and cutting through it was a wall with stones
that looked like they would crumble. They were in different shapes
and different sizes but there was nothing holding them together, not
like they had mortar. Our Blessed Mother was standing to one side but
wasn’t dressed like we see in statues and pictures. She was dressed
plainly like a Jewish woman, head was covered, she was looking
around. The words were, from the Lord ’I am your protection. Hide
in the shadow of my wings. As nations and as individuals you erect
walls to protect yourself and hide from me in darkness. Come to me
come to the light of my heart which heals blesses protects, and gives
new life.’ Then whole things changed and there were all these
children. And we were among the children, we weren’t adults we were
children. ‘She will guide and help and protect us with her
motherly love and intercession. Be willing to pull down your walls of
protection. Be honest and have integrity because I love you no matter
what. If you are willing, with a breath of my Holy Spirit I will blow
down the barriers, that you will belong completely to me. This advent
is a special time of tearing down and building up. I have so much in
store for you during these holy days of preparation. Do not be
afraid. Hope and trust.”
Rod –
Was thinking of how the Lord forms his armies and how small of a
number there are in the armies that he forms going against the
massive enemies that there are. Encouraged by words of Macabees:
Remain confident, fully convinced that he would receive help from the
Lord. He urged his men not to fear the enemy, but mindful of the
help they had received from heaven in the past, to expect that now,
too, victory would be given them by the Almighty. Mac 15:7-9. He’s
empowering us to do the same, to be here for those around us that we
see seemingly facing either defeat or death, we need to encourage
them and empower them in the victory that the Lord has already won
for us.
Shelly –
prayed for protection of all gatherings during this advent season,
especially large gatherings of Christians, that God’s hand would be
upon them all and His protection. And prayed that Christians would be
encouraged to share their faith, not to be taken back, to be ready
when asked what they believe and to be equipped to give a clear
answer. Prayed for conversion for those who are questioning their
faith and those who do not yet believe.
PTI partners
Liz -
Scranton PA - There is a great longing in the hearts of men for
peace. But only through me can real peace be achieved. I am The Good
Shepherd I will lead my sheep who know my voice.
Pat from
Staten Island - I got this in prayer: My love for you is
overwhelming. Wherever you go I am with you. Never fear as I am
here. When you stumble let me help you up. You are not alone You
know I am with you. My peace fills you at all times. There is no
void in you. More of Me is within you. Let me be free in you so
that My Word will go forth and will be accomplished. Mark 4: 21 -
32: Also he said to them "Is a lamp brought to be put into a
basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand. For there
is nothing hidden, which will not be revealed, nor has anything been
kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to
hear, let him hear." Then He said to them "Take heed what
you hear. With the same measure you use, it will
be measured to you and to you who hear, more will be given. For
whoever has, more will be given but whoever does not have, even what
he has will be taken away from him."
And He said "The
kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed in the ground and
should sleep by night and use by day and the seed should sprout and
grow, he himself does not know how. For the earth yields crops by
itself , first the blade , then the head, and after that the full
grain in the head. But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts
in the sickle because the harvest has come." Then He said, 'to
what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we
picture it? It is like a mustard seed which when it is sown on the
ground is smaller than all the seeds on earth, but when it is sown,
it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs and shoots out large
branches, so that the birds of the air may nest under its shade."
Michelle -
Fayetteville NC - My dear child, How deceived are my people. They
only see what they want to see. They see peace and joy and goodwill,
yet below the surface is turmoil and distress and falling away. They
see the glitter of what they call a holiday and are caught up in the
ribbons and bows of packages that are filled with material things of
the world. Oh my heart is saddened that they do not see what this
time of year should be to them. It is the celebration of My coming
into the world as a human man to free them of all their sins and give
them eternal salvation. The world is in a place of great denial. They
may see all that is going on in the world, but they have buffered
themselves in their own little cocoons. There is much conflict around
them and they do not understand the depth of how the evil one is
taking over the lands and bringing destruction to the people. Awake
my children, awake and feel the inner soul. Mayhem, destruction and
carnage are at the door, yet my people do not see, they do not know,
they do not listen. You must awaken to the warning signs that I am
giving to you. You must read my word and pray to understand and be
enlightened at the things I have foretold that will happen when my
time of coming is near. Words I give, but people do not hear. They
must prepare their hearts and souls and minds for the upcoming
battle; for Satan is at the door. He is creeping into the world and
showing his face in the destruction and carnage that is being seen
worldwide. My people, you must open your eyes and ears and pay close
attention. For I am giving you ample warning and time to prepare, not
only in the physical realm, but to prepare your heart and soul to
meet Me at the final judgment. I have told you that I am preparing a
place for you, but you must also prepare and be ready. You must go
and preach My word and tell My people. Warn them of the calamities
that lie ahead. But also; assure them that when they come together
and pray and open My word that the seal shall be broken and their
hearts and minds shall understand all I am telling them and preparing
the way. Join together in holy prayer, seek me not only in your
private prayer, but also in group prayer---for where two or three are
gathered in my name there I am in their midst.The bond of coming
together will be like a mighty fortress that will shield you and be a
comfort in times of distress and calamity. Find solace in My words.
Ezekial 12: 1-2, 19-20,23,25,28 Ezekial 13:10
Fresno CA
partners:
Luke 4: 12,
2Peter 1:5-11, Numbers 20:
Ciria,
Fresno: What is God’s word saying to me? We must not give place to
Satan and enter into the world of trouble. Which is what we do when
we question or resist the ways and the will of God. We must humble
ourselves to do what the Lord asks of us. The word of God asks us
not to become embittered with people, who anger us. We must practice
being slow to anger and slow to speak. We must hear the whole matter
and exercise wisdom. Just by listening and remaining silent until we
receive an understanding from the Lord. What shall we say to anyone
else? Especially those who tempt the Children of God to sin. In
Deuteronomy the children of Israel were trying to anger Moses and
ridicule his leadership, when he led them out of Egypt and out of
slavery. They questioned the intent of Moses, and looked back at
Egypt and slavery as home or better than where they found themselves,
in the wilderness. They went through hardship while they were in the
wilderness and they gave into murmuring against the Lord. The first
generation out of Egypt never came to the Land flowing of milk and
honey. They were denied the promise and died in the wilderness. The
wilderness is still there, and when we choose to go into the
wilderness, we become wanderers. Today we must choose life and
salvation in Jesus Christ or stay in the wilderness with the
scorpions and serpents.
Melina,
Fresno: This means that God will not respond to a staged issue. This
means that you cannot out smart God. God will only come help you when
you truly need him. If this were not true, God’s support would not
mean anything. It would be as if you told your lab partner that
needed help on something that you already knew how to do and you
build your relationship on that; your relationship will be fake from
a staged situation. Therefore, it won't last for a long time. God is
real and genuine. He wants a relationship with us where we can go him
when we truly need Him.
Bryanna,
Fresno: The Lord is encouraging us to be content with his will. He is
eager to share his wisdom with us. He wants us to receive his grace
with an open heart. Learning to do this increases the good fruit and
we will enter his kingdom. 2 Peter 1:5-11
Ronald,
Fresno: Trust the Lord for he knows what he is doing. He knows you
better than you know yourself. Have faith in Him and believe I Him,
no matter what is thrown at you. Don’t let the devils temptations
lure you away from the Lord.
David,
Fresno: Luke 4:12: And Jesus answered, and said unto him. It is said,
thou shalt not temp the Lord thy God. Satan offers empty promises of
the world and our flesh Rom 8:13, for if ye live after the flesh, ye
shall die, but if ye mortify the deeds of the body by the Spirit, ye
shall live. The yielding to temptation is easy, but the results after
doing so is not free and come at a high cost. Stop and count the cost
before you give into temptations that leads to sin. James 4:7 Submit
yourselves to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Prayer, fasting, turn the other away whatever it takes to mortify the
flesh. Jesus suffered the agony of the Cross for us. He is familiar
with our temptations. Christ sits at the right hand of God because of
the agony of the Cross and gives us the power in the Holy Spirit to
mortify our flesh and live. Satan tempted Jesus with unbelief,
worldliness and presumption and he relentlessly works against us too.
When you are tempted we have the highest authority available to us
and that is the word of God, the Bible. Let us read it, search it,
pray over it, diligently, perseveringly and unweariedly. The answer
to temptation is “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of
God: Ephesians 6:17.
Maya,
Fresno - What is God trying to say to me when reading Luke chapter
4, verse 12?
In Luke 4:12,
Satan tempts Jesus for worldly things. This teaches me that I must
not be tempted by the devil as well because the devil will disguised
himself as good or he will offers things that seem desirable or he
makes his offer seem right by bending the scripture that way it seems
justified to the carnal man in all humans. Jesus set a prime example
on how to overcome this problem. We must learn more about God so that
it will be easy to separate truth from a lie. God and Jesus should
not be tempted from Satan or his people.
Twyla,
Fresno: I feel the passage is an example of requiring God to forgive
us just because we ask or expect him too. That is not the case, my
renewal and re-commitment came 4 years ago while reading the book of
Luke. And this sequence of scriptures I realized that I have been
temping the Lords wrath on my life. For the simple reason that I have
been halfheartedly asking for forgiveness, for my past sins but I
would also keep turning back to sin again. This is one criticism that
a lot of people have against Catholics. They perceive that Catholics
think that if we confess our sins to a priest or God that we can
pretty much just sin without any conscience. But in reality how many
times can we ask for forgiveness without any real remorse? Are we in
fact tempting God to turn away from us? It was not until I had real
remorse that I was able to not just turn away from sin but, I have
had the strength to stay away from sin as well. Because I felt true
forgiveness and my commitment from God is real
.
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Madeleine
- London UK - As I was praying I had a picture of Baby Jesus as a
baby in His cradle next to me. Holy mother Mary was asking us all to
look after Him. I asked, 'How?' And the answer was prayer, prayer,
prayer.
Lord we lift
these words to you. Anything that is not of you, let it be erased.
Thank you for teaching us how to listen to you, and how to respond.
In Jesus' Name. Amen.
