It was my grand daughter's birthday last week and I wanted to give her something special. My daughter didn't want to take the time to learn how to crochet or knit so I took over. It looks like a lot, but really it's not. I just did a little every day or so-- when I was waiting for the bus, baking something or listening to some great teaching on youtube. Little by little the number of clothing pieces increased over time.
The key is to start and not give up. Some of these pieces I had to rip apart and crochet or knit over and over to get them to fit right. It's the same with seeking the Lord. Some days it seems like all I can do is spend my hour trying to quiet my mind so I can hear his voice. Yet through it all I am growing little by little into His image.
God knows about your struggles. He knows how loud and insistent the world can be. Every day you seek him you are changed into His glory bit by bit, as you worship and stand in His presence. The Bible promises that and God can't lie.
So this week as I worship God might be working on forgiveness.... next week it might be faithfulness. I can guarantee you that He's the best potter in the universe!
People have asked me how I carry this great anointing on me; where they feel angels as soon as I start to worship. It starts with the day to day seeking. Just like all these barbie doll clothes started bit by bit he's working on me bit by bit. You cannot go wrong seeking Him; spending time away with Him every day. When I try to do what he shows me in the secret place I receive grace to do what He's called me to do. He is the most amazing God! And the best part is that what He has done for me He wants to do for you and 100x more than that!
So don't give up! You're further than you've been before and you are closer to Him than you realize!
He who began a good work in you will finish it. And that's a promise you can take to the bank!
I bless you in Jesus' name!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Constant Fellowship
I wrote this for the Facebook group "Come to the Table" May 15, 2013
Enjoy!
Constant Fellowship
For this is what the high and exalted One says-- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. (Is. 57:15)
As I am in this fellowship with Him, I love how Holy Spirit is always encouraging, always hopeful, always full of laughter and how he helps me to see the funny side of things. He's always telling me, "It's not as bad as you think!" You see, I'm naturally a serious person, and before I got to know the Lord I was Way too uptight!" Holy Spirit is so good at helping me see the humor in life. Thank God for all his comforts!
Personal journaling:
How has the Lord revived you when you were low?
Have you seen His encouragement when you didn't think you would ever make it?
Has he whispered your name lately?
Let's pray out loud... "Lord we come to you and ask for your encouragement today. Tell us things we don't know yet and show us the way to go. Make our lives count for Your Kingdom, in Jesus' name we ask. Amen!"
Further Reading: Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isa. 66:2, Micah 6:8 and
Enjoy!
Constant Fellowship
For this is what the high and exalted One says-- he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. (Is. 57:15)
I love this verse because of what it means for us. God is promising to live with us, to be in constant fellowship with us as we are real and humble before him, in all situations we face in life. He's promising to revive the humble and repentant ones. I think we can all qualify for His kind of Revival!
As I am in this fellowship with Him, I love how Holy Spirit is always encouraging, always hopeful, always full of laughter and how he helps me to see the funny side of things. He's always telling me, "It's not as bad as you think!" You see, I'm naturally a serious person, and before I got to know the Lord I was Way too uptight!" Holy Spirit is so good at helping me see the humor in life. Thank God for all his comforts!
Personal journaling:
How has the Lord revived you when you were low?
Have you seen His encouragement when you didn't think you would ever make it?
Has he whispered your name lately?
Let's pray out loud... "Lord we come to you and ask for your encouragement today. Tell us things we don't know yet and show us the way to go. Make our lives count for Your Kingdom, in Jesus' name we ask. Amen!"
Further Reading: Scripture: Psalm 51:17, Isa. 66:2, Micah 6:8 and
Rom. 15:5-6, "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Bless you!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
Monday, February 11, 2013
Rain comes....
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Hi there. Pastor Perry shared some amazing insights when he preached on Sunday. Link for Perry's short video
When we got laid off from our jobs, one day apart, we were faithful tithers, partners with several ministries, and helpers at church and in the community.
It hit us like a landslide and caused some serious doubts. It was when I heard that 'rain comes to the righteous and the unrighteous' (ref. Mat. 5:45) that I realized that being a 'good' christian doesn't always mean that you will be protected from hardship.
On the contrary, our steps are ordered by God and he uses whatever he wants to mold us into his image. The Bible says to endure hardship like a good soldier (ref. 2Tim. 2:3)
I found out how addicted to comfort we were! A lot of extras had to go as we adjusted our lifestyles. It has been an interesting journey, to say the least!
Things turned around when I started to dig into the word of God and get serious with my confessions and praise and worship. Thank God for the power of his word! Thank God for the power of the blood of Jesus! Thank God for Holy Spirit who teaches, counsels and encourages us!
Watch the video and be encouraged!
Bless you!
Brenda Gale Thompson
(photo courtesy of www.photobucket.com)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Lions to help Us.
I saw a brief picture during worship at church the other day. I was walking along a dirt road in a grassy field on a beautiful sunny day. My lion, "Reign" was beside me and "Huntress" my lioness was about twenty feet ahead looking to see what was worth investigating. An eagle that has linked itself to me was soaring high above me back and forth, just enjoying the air currents.
I was wondering what the Lord wanted me to see that was different, when all of a sudden I saw one lion after another come towards me from all different directions. Within minutes I was surrounded by a huge group of lions of all different ages and sizes.
I asked the Lord what does this mean? I didn't hear anything directly but then I felt the longing in the lions to be connected with their special Saints. (It's bringing tears to my eyes even as I write this.) There are lions waiting to be assigned to Saints...
Did you read that? There are lions waiting to be assigned to Saints and you qualify!!!
Lions are such a blessing in the spirit realm. They bring authority with them and courage.
I didn't know this was even possible to be assigned a lion! God surprised me one day with a vision.
During this vision, my lion came up to me from behind when I was on the outskirts of the throne area just enjoying the glory and the angelic beings. Imagine, all of a sudden this lion hits my left hand with his big head and stands beside me. My hand has slide down to his neck and he's huge! I never knew lions were so big! He smells of incense and myrrh and he's different shades of cinnamon in color with a thick, coarse mane. I couldn't stop the tears and the laughter. Talk about affirmation!
It really did something for me. I have been more conscious that I rule and reign with my words. You might not see it but there's authority when I speak. Courage comes as you realize what you were created for. What people think or don't think doesn't matter in the light of eternity. It's very hard to be concerned about your reputation when you can close your eyes and smell your lion beside you!
Let my experience encourage you to ask for your lion. May I pray for you? You already know that God is no respecter of persons, right? What he's done for me he wants to do for you! (ref. Acts. 10:34)
"I believe your spiritual eyes are opening up more and more. I decree that you are seated with him in Heavenly places and that your spiritual senses are awake. That any hindrances to feeling in the spirit realm are cancelled through the blood of Jesus. Every spiritual gift and blessing is yours in Christ/Holy Spirit. You have been given the privilege of knowing the secrets of the mysteries of Heaven." (ref. Eph.2:6, Gal. 5:25, Gal. 5:16, Eph. 1:3, Matt. 13:11)
"Thank You Lord for showing us the plan. Thank You Lord for showing us some of the stuff you have preordained for us to walk in. Thank You for foretastes of it to whet our appetite and encourage us to press in for more. Amen!" (ref. Eph. 2:10, Phil. 3:10)
Bless you in Jesus' name!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
Trying to Outgive God
I am having fun these days. I have been trying to out give God. It's been very tough... He seems to delight in giving back far more than I could ever ask or imagine.
For example, the fellow that usually does all the video editing was away for two months and I stepped up to help. I didn't realize how much work it was and then the lady who also stepped up to help had to back out so I was left with the full work load. The Lord gave me grace and just kept telling me to lay my life down. Ouch. That's not what we want to hear. We want to pursue our dreams, our wants, our goals.
In any case I surrendered all, sometimes many times a week and learned a valuable skill. My hat is off to all those who videotape church services. It takes a lot of focus and concentration to follow a moving speaker for over an hour. It always seems that as soon as you look away to give your eyes a break that that is when the speaker moves!
I won't mention all the equipment problems. I once told someone that the computer had crashed so we might be missing a portion of the service and he replied, "You need to release the anointing on all your equipment!"
Of course he was right, I just never thought of it! We learn something new every day.
Anyhow.... the fellow that usually does the the editing is back so I only have half the work load now. PTL!
I am sharing a clip I made from last Sunday's service. I was videotaping so I couldn't make notes. It's got three similar prophesies on it by three different people! I think God was trying to make a point!
Truly, he is working while we wait on him and there's nothing greater than laying your life down for friends. (ref. Is. 64:4, John 15:13)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQv9LnnVMeM&context=C44f49aeADvjVQa1PpcFPiAO7srpoRzkTrJhFGuXgukFioyojIBb0=
There you have it.... we can never out give God. Never!
Have a great day trying to out give God!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
For example, the fellow that usually does all the video editing was away for two months and I stepped up to help. I didn't realize how much work it was and then the lady who also stepped up to help had to back out so I was left with the full work load. The Lord gave me grace and just kept telling me to lay my life down. Ouch. That's not what we want to hear. We want to pursue our dreams, our wants, our goals.
In any case I surrendered all, sometimes many times a week and learned a valuable skill. My hat is off to all those who videotape church services. It takes a lot of focus and concentration to follow a moving speaker for over an hour. It always seems that as soon as you look away to give your eyes a break that that is when the speaker moves!
I won't mention all the equipment problems. I once told someone that the computer had crashed so we might be missing a portion of the service and he replied, "You need to release the anointing on all your equipment!"
Of course he was right, I just never thought of it! We learn something new every day.
Anyhow.... the fellow that usually does the the editing is back so I only have half the work load now. PTL!
I am sharing a clip I made from last Sunday's service. I was videotaping so I couldn't make notes. It's got three similar prophesies on it by three different people! I think God was trying to make a point!
Truly, he is working while we wait on him and there's nothing greater than laying your life down for friends. (ref. Is. 64:4, John 15:13)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQv9LnnVMeM&context=C44f49aeADvjVQa1PpcFPiAO7srpoRzkTrJhFGuXgukFioyojIBb0=
There you have it.... we can never out give God. Never!
Have a great day trying to out give God!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Just try...
Holy Spirit keeps telling me, "Just try." It goes along with, "trust me," one of those really tough things to do outside of your comfort zone. I keep hearing the Lord say, "You can do it!" Hmmmm, that's something to think about.
I am getting better at trusting the Lord although I still fall flat on my face once in a while. I don't know if that will ever change, lol.
Yesterday a bunch of us were at a restaurant for supper and I said, "Let's pray for a word for the waitress." I started praying and all I got was 'traveling'. It wasn't really much to go on but I thought okay I will ask her if that means anything to her.
The next time she came around I asked her if the word 'traveling' meant anything to her because when I asked the Lord about her that's what I got. She was excited and said, "Yes, I have always wanted to go traveling, though I don't know how I'm going to go."
I encouraged her with what I felt the Lord was saying and prayed for a good traveling companion for her. She left and the restaurant got really busy and I never got the chance to resume our conversation.
That used to bother me until I surrendered my personal opinions about what should and should not happen during an encounter. Somebody once told me that I wasted my time because I didn't get the waitress saved. I disagree. I am supposed to obey. The Bible says, that some plant, some water, some harvest. Who am I to disagree with God?
I left a great Gospel tract with my generous tip. This waitress now knows that God cares about her and is interested in her personally and my million dollar bill with the gospel message will get read when she is ready to read it. I just know it. I have seen this happen again and again.
The most important thing is to try. Holy Spirit will show himself strong on your behalf.... just like he does for me.
I will be a fool for him everyday if it means he is using me! I don't care what people think or say! Do you hear me? I realized that I would never step outside of my comfort zone until I got to the place where I wanted to please Jesus more than I wanted to keep my reputation!
Here are some helpful confessions that I use to get to that place everyday.
Thank You Jesus that I love you more than anything.
Thank You Jesus that the fear of God is pure and clean enduring forever. (ref. Psalm 19:9)
Thank You Lord for setting me free from the fear of man which is a snare and a trap. (ref. Prov. 29:25)
Thank You Lord that I don't love my life or reputation more than you. (ref. Rev. 12:6)
Thank You Lord for helping me to step outside of my comfort zone.
Thank You Lord for helping me to seize the moments to bring your Kingdom down to earth.
Thank You Lord for giving me encouraging words for all the people I meet today.
Thank You Lord for showing me who to talk to today about You.
Thank You Lord that Your Spirit is mighty in prophesy and Your Spirit is flowing mightily through me.
Thank You Lord that your thoughts for us are uncountable. Thank You for giving me one of those thoughts for each person I think about and show me what to speak or do with it. (ref. Psalm 139:17-18)
I Bless you richly. May you have courage and great boldness to just 'try' to take God at his word today. He's forever faithful/true because he cannot deny himself. Amen!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
(Photo courtesy of www.photobucket.com)
I am getting better at trusting the Lord although I still fall flat on my face once in a while. I don't know if that will ever change, lol.
Yesterday a bunch of us were at a restaurant for supper and I said, "Let's pray for a word for the waitress." I started praying and all I got was 'traveling'. It wasn't really much to go on but I thought okay I will ask her if that means anything to her.
The next time she came around I asked her if the word 'traveling' meant anything to her because when I asked the Lord about her that's what I got. She was excited and said, "Yes, I have always wanted to go traveling, though I don't know how I'm going to go."
I encouraged her with what I felt the Lord was saying and prayed for a good traveling companion for her. She left and the restaurant got really busy and I never got the chance to resume our conversation.
That used to bother me until I surrendered my personal opinions about what should and should not happen during an encounter. Somebody once told me that I wasted my time because I didn't get the waitress saved. I disagree. I am supposed to obey. The Bible says, that some plant, some water, some harvest. Who am I to disagree with God?
I left a great Gospel tract with my generous tip. This waitress now knows that God cares about her and is interested in her personally and my million dollar bill with the gospel message will get read when she is ready to read it. I just know it. I have seen this happen again and again.
The most important thing is to try. Holy Spirit will show himself strong on your behalf.... just like he does for me.
I will be a fool for him everyday if it means he is using me! I don't care what people think or say! Do you hear me? I realized that I would never step outside of my comfort zone until I got to the place where I wanted to please Jesus more than I wanted to keep my reputation!
Here are some helpful confessions that I use to get to that place everyday.
Thank You Jesus that I love you more than anything.
Thank You Jesus that the fear of God is pure and clean enduring forever. (ref. Psalm 19:9)
Thank You Lord for setting me free from the fear of man which is a snare and a trap. (ref. Prov. 29:25)
Thank You Lord that I don't love my life or reputation more than you. (ref. Rev. 12:6)
Thank You Lord for helping me to step outside of my comfort zone.
Thank You Lord for helping me to seize the moments to bring your Kingdom down to earth.
Thank You Lord for giving me encouraging words for all the people I meet today.
Thank You Lord for showing me who to talk to today about You.
Thank You Lord that Your Spirit is mighty in prophesy and Your Spirit is flowing mightily through me.
Thank You Lord that your thoughts for us are uncountable. Thank You for giving me one of those thoughts for each person I think about and show me what to speak or do with it. (ref. Psalm 139:17-18)
I Bless you richly. May you have courage and great boldness to just 'try' to take God at his word today. He's forever faithful/true because he cannot deny himself. Amen!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
(Photo courtesy of www.photobucket.com)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
We are His Mercy Seats
When I think of mercy seat I think of the Old Testament and the Arc of the Covenant. The angels of God were seated on top of the mercy seat and that's where the presence of God was.
Interestingly enough after Jesus died the veil that separated the holy place from the most holy place was rent and the presence of God left the temple.
Now as Christians we know that after we ask Jesus to come into our lives and be our Lord and Savior that we have a new presence inside of us. We have literally become a living 'holy of holies'. A miracle of regeneration has taken place to the point where our sin is not just covered like it was in the old testament but it's completely done away with as if it never happened. This allows his presence to flow through us as we walk in love.
I know this to be true because even as a baby believer God used me. I was so wet behind the ears that I didn't know anything about healing or deliverance protocol, yet God used me at work, at school and even on buses to set people free. The only condition was that I cared and prayed in tongues. Holy Spirit always showed me what to say or do. You can never go wrong asking the Lord to use you today. It's the fastest way I know to a fulfilling life. He will take you at your word and use you everywhere you go, as long as you stay available.
I have personally wondered at how people can remain sick around Christians and I asked the Lord how come this was happening. His said one of the reasons was that Christians had not spoken words of healing or blessing out loud. I have since made it my goal to ALWAYS pray out loud in every situation. It might get a bit inconvenient praying for people's needs at the stop light or in the grocery store, but that's all right. I am working for the applause of Heaven--not people.
I do not want to quench any nudge that Holy Spirit gives. I love it when I drive down a street and all of a sudden I know that someone has a kidney problem or a heart problem. I love to release his healing and miracle working power everywhere I go. I love Holy Spirit's smile when I claim everywhere I drive as a highway of Holiness.
I love walking into my church and even as I am setting up the video camera and computer the Joy of the Lord hits me. I Love it when Holy Spirit shows me what he's going to do during the service. I love it when I get to call out words of knowledge and see all the people get healed. I love how happy Holy Spirit is when the ministry team are praying for people. I love to walk behind them and put prayer clothes on the people (if we're not too busy). I love to see the shadows (demonic) leaving people.
I never dreamed that life could be so fulfilling. The only thing I'd like more is to stay with him instead of coming back here.... but it's not yet time. There's so much more to do.
I want to encourage you to ask the Lord to use you. He wants to. There is no life like it. The joy he gives is better than any drug I ever tried (and I tried a bunch). Every little step of obedience brings delight to his heart and he is so encouraging. I can't help but encourage others because He's given me so much.
Here's the latest song I did about being his mercy seat. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3yQOgTPvkE
I Bless you right now. May you feel his love in a whole new way today. May the fire and passion of his love burn bright in your heart and may you hear and know how pleased he is with you. Amen!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
Interestingly enough after Jesus died the veil that separated the holy place from the most holy place was rent and the presence of God left the temple.
Now as Christians we know that after we ask Jesus to come into our lives and be our Lord and Savior that we have a new presence inside of us. We have literally become a living 'holy of holies'. A miracle of regeneration has taken place to the point where our sin is not just covered like it was in the old testament but it's completely done away with as if it never happened. This allows his presence to flow through us as we walk in love.
I know this to be true because even as a baby believer God used me. I was so wet behind the ears that I didn't know anything about healing or deliverance protocol, yet God used me at work, at school and even on buses to set people free. The only condition was that I cared and prayed in tongues. Holy Spirit always showed me what to say or do. You can never go wrong asking the Lord to use you today. It's the fastest way I know to a fulfilling life. He will take you at your word and use you everywhere you go, as long as you stay available.
I have personally wondered at how people can remain sick around Christians and I asked the Lord how come this was happening. His said one of the reasons was that Christians had not spoken words of healing or blessing out loud. I have since made it my goal to ALWAYS pray out loud in every situation. It might get a bit inconvenient praying for people's needs at the stop light or in the grocery store, but that's all right. I am working for the applause of Heaven--not people.
I do not want to quench any nudge that Holy Spirit gives. I love it when I drive down a street and all of a sudden I know that someone has a kidney problem or a heart problem. I love to release his healing and miracle working power everywhere I go. I love Holy Spirit's smile when I claim everywhere I drive as a highway of Holiness.
I love walking into my church and even as I am setting up the video camera and computer the Joy of the Lord hits me. I Love it when Holy Spirit shows me what he's going to do during the service. I love it when I get to call out words of knowledge and see all the people get healed. I love how happy Holy Spirit is when the ministry team are praying for people. I love to walk behind them and put prayer clothes on the people (if we're not too busy). I love to see the shadows (demonic) leaving people.
I never dreamed that life could be so fulfilling. The only thing I'd like more is to stay with him instead of coming back here.... but it's not yet time. There's so much more to do.
I want to encourage you to ask the Lord to use you. He wants to. There is no life like it. The joy he gives is better than any drug I ever tried (and I tried a bunch). Every little step of obedience brings delight to his heart and he is so encouraging. I can't help but encourage others because He's given me so much.
Here's the latest song I did about being his mercy seat. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3yQOgTPvkE
I Bless you right now. May you feel his love in a whole new way today. May the fire and passion of his love burn bright in your heart and may you hear and know how pleased he is with you. Amen!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Fear Issues
You know how some times you wonder what the Lord has in mind when he tells you to go to a certain scripture? Well I started reading Psalm 10, "O LORD, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor. Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others. For they brag about their evil desires; they praise the greedy and curse the LORD." (vs 1-3)
It wasn't making much sense but I felt the Lord tell me to keep reading. Then we get to verse 11, "The wicked think, "God isn't watching us! He has closed his eyes and won't even see what we do!" Arise, O LORD! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless! Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, "God will never call us to account."
That's more like it! No one likes to see the wicked prosper. We all have a sense of justice and want to see the right thing being done. I can feel the indignation of the author as he writes these words.
"Break the arms of these wicked, evil people! Go after them until the last one is destroyed. The LORD is king forever and ever! The godless nations will vanish from the land. LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them."
This last verse is the best verse of all. "You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them." (Psalm 10:18 NLT) I grabbed a hold of that because because I am realizing that the major reason people don't expand the kingdom of God wherever they go is because of fear. Yes... there can be training issues, but even after people have taken seminars and courses they are not reaching out.
This applies to me too. Especially when I have been doing administrative stuff and not getting out to the stores or malls I can lose my 'edge.'
The fear of man is a snare and a trap:
In work situations...
in church situations....
in social situations....
in neighbor situations...
in family situations....
Whatever the reason we give, the fact is that we can all get better at being a witness. Therefore I'm going to start claiming this verse. "Thank you Lord that you hear my cry and you set me free from the fear of people in every situation."
The good thing is that it's easy to get back into the game. I start claiming words of knowledge every day and boldness to share them and I start singing songs that will build up my spirit. Here's a link to a song I wrote about boldness. (Ps. 138:2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOVulWtSky8
Then I invariably start leaving out tracts wherever I go and fight that tiny bit of fear. Next I keep filling up on God's love because His love flushes out or casts out all fear. His love is shed abroad in our hearts by Holy Spirit so whenever I encounter fear it means I have a love shortage. Praise the Lord that is so easy to fix! I just ask for more love! I ask him to show me how much he loves these precious people. He's never failed me yet. (ref. Rom. 5:5, 1John. 4:18)
The best news is that what he's done for me, he will do for you! He is no respecter of persons. (Acts. 10:34)
Then I start to imagine myself in work situations and what I will say and do. I start to daydream about sharing the good news with people or praying for the sick in the grocery store and what I will say if I get any negative feedback. Forewarned is forearmed. It builds your confidence when you predetermine how you are going to react and practice before hand. And I keep reminding myself that I don't need to worry that Holy Spirit has my back. He's my defender and he'll give me the words to speak when people ask questions or make comments. (Psalm 91 and Luke 12:12)
Time and time again I have walked away from an encounter with someone and thought to myself, "I wish I could take notes of what I've said!" I've said stuff I had no way of knowing! It's God! And if he'll do it for me, he'll do it for you!
You can depend on him! Life gets so exciting when you don't know what's coming, but you know that He's gone ahead of you and preplanned it! (ref. Eph. 2:10) The testimonies are great! I don't share a lot of the day to day testimonies I get on this blog, because I don't want to seem like I'm bragging but I've got them!
So let me pray for you and myself, "Lord we want to be used of you today. Open our hearts, eyes and ears to your precious words. Thank you Lord for giving us boldness everyday and help us to walk in the fear of You, which is the beginning of wisdom and not the fear of man which is a snare and a trap. Help us to say, "Yes Lord, how?" right away and not hesitate because of fear, when you nudge us. Thank You Lord that we walk in the anointing we have attained. Thank you Lord for an exciting day with you. Amen!"
Bless you!
Brenda Gale Thompson
ps... Here's me overcoming another fear of riding spoiled horses that haven't been ridden in 6 months and are very attached to their herd. I am very proud to say that I did it! I only went about 100 feet from the other horses so I wouldn't have a wreck on my hands but I rode her!
It wasn't making much sense but I felt the Lord tell me to keep reading. Then we get to verse 11, "The wicked think, "God isn't watching us! He has closed his eyes and won't even see what we do!" Arise, O LORD! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless! Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, "God will never call us to account."
That's more like it! No one likes to see the wicked prosper. We all have a sense of justice and want to see the right thing being done. I can feel the indignation of the author as he writes these words.
"Break the arms of these wicked, evil people! Go after them until the last one is destroyed. The LORD is king forever and ever! The godless nations will vanish from the land. LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them."
This last verse is the best verse of all. "You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them." (Psalm 10:18 NLT) I grabbed a hold of that because because I am realizing that the major reason people don't expand the kingdom of God wherever they go is because of fear. Yes... there can be training issues, but even after people have taken seminars and courses they are not reaching out.
This applies to me too. Especially when I have been doing administrative stuff and not getting out to the stores or malls I can lose my 'edge.'
The fear of man is a snare and a trap:
In work situations...
in church situations....
in social situations....
in neighbor situations...
in family situations....
Whatever the reason we give, the fact is that we can all get better at being a witness. Therefore I'm going to start claiming this verse. "Thank you Lord that you hear my cry and you set me free from the fear of people in every situation."
The good thing is that it's easy to get back into the game. I start claiming words of knowledge every day and boldness to share them and I start singing songs that will build up my spirit. Here's a link to a song I wrote about boldness. (Ps. 138:2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOVulWtSky8
Then I invariably start leaving out tracts wherever I go and fight that tiny bit of fear. Next I keep filling up on God's love because His love flushes out or casts out all fear. His love is shed abroad in our hearts by Holy Spirit so whenever I encounter fear it means I have a love shortage. Praise the Lord that is so easy to fix! I just ask for more love! I ask him to show me how much he loves these precious people. He's never failed me yet. (ref. Rom. 5:5, 1John. 4:18)
The best news is that what he's done for me, he will do for you! He is no respecter of persons. (Acts. 10:34)
Then I start to imagine myself in work situations and what I will say and do. I start to daydream about sharing the good news with people or praying for the sick in the grocery store and what I will say if I get any negative feedback. Forewarned is forearmed. It builds your confidence when you predetermine how you are going to react and practice before hand. And I keep reminding myself that I don't need to worry that Holy Spirit has my back. He's my defender and he'll give me the words to speak when people ask questions or make comments. (Psalm 91 and Luke 12:12)
Time and time again I have walked away from an encounter with someone and thought to myself, "I wish I could take notes of what I've said!" I've said stuff I had no way of knowing! It's God! And if he'll do it for me, he'll do it for you!
You can depend on him! Life gets so exciting when you don't know what's coming, but you know that He's gone ahead of you and preplanned it! (ref. Eph. 2:10) The testimonies are great! I don't share a lot of the day to day testimonies I get on this blog, because I don't want to seem like I'm bragging but I've got them!
So let me pray for you and myself, "Lord we want to be used of you today. Open our hearts, eyes and ears to your precious words. Thank you Lord for giving us boldness everyday and help us to walk in the fear of You, which is the beginning of wisdom and not the fear of man which is a snare and a trap. Help us to say, "Yes Lord, how?" right away and not hesitate because of fear, when you nudge us. Thank You Lord that we walk in the anointing we have attained. Thank you Lord for an exciting day with you. Amen!"
Bless you!
Brenda Gale Thompson
ps... Here's me overcoming another fear of riding spoiled horses that haven't been ridden in 6 months and are very attached to their herd. I am very proud to say that I did it! I only went about 100 feet from the other horses so I wouldn't have a wreck on my hands but I rode her!
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Confessions for a Hospital Patient
Often when you are in the hospital, the drugs they give you make it difficult to focus on the Bible or to do any type of study. Here are some thankful confessions that I typed up to give the people I visit in the hospital. They are full of God's word and any believer can read them over the patient and both people will get blessed. There is power in agreement and we must always remember that healing starts in our spirits, so we want to keep our spirits strong by speaking the Bible's promises over ourselves.
As we meditate on God's promises all of a sudden they become a rhema or living word that is our sword of the spirit to use. (2 Cor. 10:3-5)
Also, you believe what you say over yourself more than you believe what others say... so it's very powerful to speak supernatural words over yourself. Every Bible promise has supernatural power in itself to bring it to pass in any believer's life, if they'll work it by speaking it and claiming it. This is one of the big keys to transforming your mind and any situation you face. (2Pet. 1:3-4, Rom. 12:2)
Finally, the reason I always start the confessions with "Thank You Jesus or Lord" is that thankfulness is one of the portals to God's presence and glory. It is often hard to play praise and worship music in the hospital-- but you can always be thankful!
Anyhow.... enjoy them and feel free to print them off to help someone else! Please hit the share button if you like this article!
Blessings,
Brenda Gale Thompson
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_Thank you Lord that you sent your word and healed us and delivered us from all our destruction's.(Psalm 107:20)
-Thank You For so many angels protecting us this day. Thank You Lord that Your angels are lifting us up in their hands so we won't get hurt. (Psalm 91:11-12)
-Thank You Lord that God’s angels are listening to us speaking your words and they are getting all their testimonies today! (ref. Psalm 103:20)
-Thank You Lord that Pain goes in Jesus’ name and healing flows now. (1 Pet 2:24)
We decree that the trouble or affliction may not come back, in Jesus’ name. (Nahum 1:9) No more delay! (Rev. 10:6)
-PTL, we can beat every temptation with God’s word and Holy Spirit. Praise God we’re now aware of the triggers. You promised Lord that we would not be unaware of the devil’s schemes and we claim your revelations now. (2Cor. 2:11)
-Thank you Lord that every soul tie that allows the devil access to me has been broken, in Jesus’ name.
-Thank You Lord that every ordinance or legal argument that the devil has against us to attack us has been blotted out by the blood of Jesus. We claim bloodline cleansing on our mom and dad's bloodline in Jesus name all the way back to Adam and Eve. Hallelujah! (ref. Col. 2:15)
Thank You Lord that the blood of Jesus is over me, spirit soul and body-- protecting and renewing me. We shout covenant! Jesus took all our curses and gave us all his blessings! Hallelujah! (Gal. 3:13-14)
-Thank You Lord that we are teachable and that you are wakening us every morning to hear clearly. (Is. 50:4-5) Thank You Lord that we repent quickly when you show us something so we can live in constant liberty and healing!
Thank you Lord that turmoil and confusion go now! We do have the mind of Christ now!
Thank you Jesus that we have great memories and we build ourselves up in our most holy faith by praying in other tongues! (Jude 23)
Thank You Jesus that we are beautiful, smart, witty and wise and full of self-control. PTL!
Thank you Jesus that we have supporters around us forever. PTL! We can’t fail for winning or lose for succeeding. Hallelujah!
Thank You Lord that never once did we walk alone. Never once did you leave us!
You have been with us through it all, even carrying us when we didn’t think we could go on.
-Thank You for carrying us Lord. Thank You for such great love. Thank You for all the support you’ve given us. Thank You for dear friends and loved ones that care so much.
-Thank You for sunshine and rain and that we will fulfill all the plans you have for us. Thank You Lord for arming us with Your strength and power today! (2Sam. 22:33) Thank You Lord for your grace that is so powerful. Thank You for...
-Thank You Lord that we have God’s help to do all these tasks You have prepared for us to do.
-Thank you Lord that we are stronger than we realize! Holy Spirit is constantly adding to us.
Thank You Lord that we have favor with God, Favor with all leaders and favor with all people!
-Thank You Lord that by your stripes we were healed and my your wounds we were cleansed. (1Pet. 2:24, Is. 53:3-5)
-Thank You Lord Jesus that Your Grace is Enough for Us. It’s not about what we can do. Hallelujah!
-Thank You Lord that we believe we receive all the good things you have for us... now, not later! (Matt. 21:22)
-Thank You Lord that all our days are ordained by you and written in your book. (Ps. 139:16) The devil does not call the shots. God does. We break off every diagnosis that’s become a curse to us and exalt your truth in our situation. Your truth changes things. (ref. 2Cor. 4:18)
-Thank You Lord that we always overcome through Your power, (Holy Spirit) and we spread everywhere the fragrance of you. (2 Cor. 2: 14)
-Thank You Lord that we have the mind of Christ. (1Cor. 2:16)
Thank You Lord that the Heavens are open over us and that we are seated with you in Heavenly places. (Matt. 3:16, Eph. 2:6)
-Thank You Lord that we have bound the strongmen and the angels are bringing back all the stuff they stole; healing, provision, wisdom, breakthroughs, ministry, etc., etc. (Matt. 12:29, Ps. 149:8-9)
Thank You Lord that we do lay down in peace and sleep, for You alone, O Lord, make us dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8)
-Thank You Lord that, “No weapon forged against us will prevail, and we will refute every tongue that accuses us. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me, declares the Lord.” (Is. 54:17)
-Thank You Lord that we have a clear mind and we easily receive from Holy Spirit. We command turmoil and confusion to go now! Side effects from all drugs and pain killers go now! (ref. Mark 16:18)
-Thank You Lord that the peace of Christ rules, guards and reigns in our hearts, now! (Phil. 4:7)
-Thank You Jesus that we have supernaturally expanded minds and we build ourselves up in our most holy faith by praying in other tongues! (Jude 23)
-Thank You Lord that we practice your love and it flushes out and casts out all fear. (1John 4:18)
Thank You Lord that we live/walk by faith and not by symptoms or feelings. (ref. 2Cor. 5:7)
-Thank You Lord that we call those things that be not as though they were. (Rom 4:17)
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Baby Morph
The other day I gave a destiny word to a mom about her 10 week old baby in a store, at the cashier's spot. As I started speaking the 'word' the baby riveted his eyes on me. I saw his face morph for a 1/2 second to become an old man and I wondered how could this be? Then I heard the mom say that they call him the little old man because he acts so mature. I only had a second so I blessed her (the mom) and the cashier started talking to me about my purchases.
Weird eh? I didn't think anything of it at the time, but the little babies eyes kept coming back to me. It was eerie. When I was praying later, the Lord reminded me of the eyes and the morph and told me I should have done something about it.
Now I'm wondering what that 'something' is. After worshiping for a while, I bound the spirit in the baby... then asked the Lord what I should do. I didn't want the baby getting all upset at me casting that spirit out and then the mom associating the baby's behavior with the destiny word I shared today. So I commanded the spirit to leave quietly without a fuss. Then I claimed this little guy for the kingdom of God and I asked the Lord to raise up Godly witnesses in his life. I broke the power of spoken curses over this little baby because the parents didn't know better and I blessed them all, spiritually, mentally, physically and financially. After all, the power of blessing breaks and shatters every yoke.
This was definitely a learning experience and I am learning as I go. I will be more aware of what to do next time when I see a person's face 'morph' for a half second.
Let's pray... Thank you Lord for opening our eyes to the spirit realm. Thank you Lord for showing us what to do with the information you are revealing to us. Thank you Lord for joy in our journeys and lots of exciting testimonies about people getting set free and realizing that 'Jesus is Lord'. Father, we decree, "Your kingdom come and your will be done today in our lives. Let us be your living sacrifices and ambassadors today and live through us please." Amen!
Bless you as you go today.
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
Saturday, August 13, 2011
New Knees!
I was helping with the ministry team on Tuesday night and happened to be beside the preacher as he prayed for a lady with metal in her knees. She was in incredible pain just trying to stand up and move to where the preacher wanted the people to go stand for prayer.
When he prayed for her she went down and he moved on to pray for other people that had surgical metal in their bodies. I could feel an empowering as I was praying for her and I saw a quick vision of leg bones with knee caps. The Lord wanted me to pray for her so I downloaded knees into her by faith, while she was down on the floor.
She then moved her leg a bit and started to cry and when I asked what was going on, she told me that she this was the first time she hadn't been in pain bending her leg in 4 years. Praise the Lord! I found out that she had hurt herself while in military service and had had both knees replaced surgically. She couldn't have been over 35 years old and was awfully young to be so debilitated.
I told the preacher what was happening to her and he had her stand up and asked her what had happened. All of the pain and most of the metal was gone from both knees, so he prayed for the last little bit of metal to go (I joined in quietly) and she got totally healed. I was so encouraged and empowered by the preacher's authority and to realize that I heard the Lord right and that he used me.
Also, I believe I received something from the Lord as I prayed for the preacher... because initially I was just praying for the preacher, covering and protecting him in prayer. He had asked the people to pray in tongues for him a couple of times... so I thought he might want help spiritually. We can never out give God!
What an exciting service. I want to encourage you to get involved whenever you can because you get trained up as you help serve men and women of God.
Bless you today! May you walk in the anointing you have received!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Decrees and Encouragement
Good morning. I just listened to Dr. Cindy Trim this morning about the Atomic Power of Prayer on you tube and she is bang on. Here is the link... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxdGD8X153M
I used the pause button so that I could decree it myself as she spoke.
It is so easy to get discouraged about the discipline of commanding your morning. We almost need the Lord to show us again just how real our words are in the supernatural realm so we will be more careful to say the right things.
I love what Maria Woodsworth-Etter used to pray. She didn't have much of an education, yet God used her mightily in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Let me share some of her words with you.
"Thank You Lord Jesus for using this clay for your glory and for giving me a message for this dying people!" Amen! She was so humble! She sparked revival wherever she went and remained a humble piece of clay in the Lord's hands. There's a lesson there for all of us.
Someone once said that "He who loves souls lives in constant revival," and I have found this to be true. "Lord, give us a love for people; the selfish, vain, hurting people. Here's the link to a song I wrote about this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoGR5cmlDvY
Another quote I liked from Maria's writings was, "Oh Praise the Lord for his tender care over us, and for His wonderful salvation, that fills our soul with glory, that takes away the fear of persecution, the fear of man and the fear of devils, and makes us rejoice in the midst of trials, remembering that 'all things work together for good to those that love the Lord', that takes away the fear of death, and as we look at the grave we hear a shout from Calvary, saying, "I am the resurrection and the Life."
Powerful eh? She had a living, working relationship with Holy Spirit and relied on him completely.
When I get weary of the fight I remind myself of somethings that I read Smith Wigglesworth used to say. "Great faith is the product of great fights. Great testimonies are the outcome of great tests. Great triumphs can only come out of great trials." Pretty awesome sayings, don't you think? If we want great testimonies we have to build up our faith so that we can press through the trials with a good confession of faith. We have to practice shutting up all those niggling thoughts of doubt, fear and lack.
Therefore, we choose to persevere and ask the Lord for joy in our journey. (Gal 6:9, Heb. 10:35) He will not test us beyond our ability to withstand it, but with every temptation will provide a way of escape (1Cor. 10:13). As we keep lifting the body of Christ up to Him and praying for our leaders He will send encouragement to us because we can never out give Him.
Don't let a spirit of weariness attach itself to you. It will sap your joy and purpose and steal your destiny if it can. We must be on guard against the trickery of the enemy. Great breakthroughs are at hand. Something huge is coming down the pipe. That's what the Lord told me.
So let's pray. There is power in agreement and I agree with you by faith. "We thank You Lord for all the good plans you have prepared for us in advance. Thank You That we are seated with you in heavenly places and we war from our position in Heaven. The Victory you won on Calvary you have given to us and we enforce your victory over all the powers of the enemy. Thank You Lord for showing us the schemes of the enemy because you promised that we would not be ignorant. We come to you and humbly ask that you help us today. Help us to shine brilliantly for you today Lord. Help us to make a difference for You today. Strengthen us as we recount all the victories you have given us in the past and all the things you have promised us. Please prompt us to pray and sing in tongues and we believe we receive the interpretation of them. Help us to prioritize our lives so that we don't miss out on all that you have for us. Thank You Lord for your abiding presence with us today. We give you all the glory for what you are going to do today. Amen!" (Rom. 8:30, Eph. 2:10, 2:6, John 20:21, Heb. 10:13, James 1:5, Is. 60:1-2, Rev. 19:10, 2Cor. 1:20, Habb. 2:2, Col. 3:17, Heb. 13:5, 1 Cor. 10:31)
Bless you sister/brother as you go!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Word at Dentist's Office
So you would tend to think after reading the last 4 or 5 posts that I am always this bold person, always flowing in words of knowledge and prophesy, right?
Think again! Yesterday I got busy at home before my dentist appointment and did not do my daily devotions or good confessions. I was more concerned about what to get done on my tooth and praying for protection over the procedure, etc., etc.
So there I was, sitting in the dentist's chair with a frozen mouth, waiting on the dentist. Getting a little bored, I thought to ask the Lord, "What's up with the dentist?"
I immediately got this picture of him working in another office and thought, "That's cool. I wonder if he is going to expand? I asked the dental assistant when she came in and she said, "No, he's quite happy here."
So, I didn't mention the word to him.
Has it happened to you? A little bit of discouragement comes, so you ignore the prompting of the Lord and shut down your gift. I have done it countless times and you probably have too, without realizing it.
I have learned to repent quickly. Then I revisit the words or visions I get and double check with Holy Spirit to see if I am right, by asking for more details and clarifying the vision. Second, I double check to make sure my motive is right-- I want to bless and encourage the person. Third, I ask the Lord if I have missed my window of opportunity to deliver the word.
With that in mind, I went through my check list and then I sent the dentist an email about my word. The worst case is, he will disregard it and think I am a little odd. That's okay, I have already died to what other people think about me. As long as Holy Spirit is happy, I am happy too.
The upshot is that my word might help him to recognize a God ordained opportunity when it comes. God will always confirm His word. It's worthwhile being obedient. I have had people come to me years later and thank me for the words I have given them, even those that rejected the word initially.
I hope this helps you to step out of your comfort zone. The thrill of being obedient to Holy Spirit and helping Him is far greater than any discouragement or backlash from a person.
Let's pray: "Lord help us all to be so Heavenly minded that we can help tons of people here on the Earth. Help us set our minds and affections on things above. Holy Spirit expose the pride of our hearts so that it doesn't deceive us. Thank You Lord that because we love Your word we avoid pride and offense. May we always be motivated by Your great love and may we always live in the light of eternity. Amen! " (Col. 3:1-3, Obed.1:3, Ps. 119:165, 1John. 3:18, John 9:4)
Have a great day with HIM!
Love and hugs,
Brenda Gale
Think again! Yesterday I got busy at home before my dentist appointment and did not do my daily devotions or good confessions. I was more concerned about what to get done on my tooth and praying for protection over the procedure, etc., etc.
So there I was, sitting in the dentist's chair with a frozen mouth, waiting on the dentist. Getting a little bored, I thought to ask the Lord, "What's up with the dentist?"
I immediately got this picture of him working in another office and thought, "That's cool. I wonder if he is going to expand? I asked the dental assistant when she came in and she said, "No, he's quite happy here."
So, I didn't mention the word to him.
Has it happened to you? A little bit of discouragement comes, so you ignore the prompting of the Lord and shut down your gift. I have done it countless times and you probably have too, without realizing it.
I have learned to repent quickly. Then I revisit the words or visions I get and double check with Holy Spirit to see if I am right, by asking for more details and clarifying the vision. Second, I double check to make sure my motive is right-- I want to bless and encourage the person. Third, I ask the Lord if I have missed my window of opportunity to deliver the word.
With that in mind, I went through my check list and then I sent the dentist an email about my word. The worst case is, he will disregard it and think I am a little odd. That's okay, I have already died to what other people think about me. As long as Holy Spirit is happy, I am happy too.
The upshot is that my word might help him to recognize a God ordained opportunity when it comes. God will always confirm His word. It's worthwhile being obedient. I have had people come to me years later and thank me for the words I have given them, even those that rejected the word initially.
I hope this helps you to step out of your comfort zone. The thrill of being obedient to Holy Spirit and helping Him is far greater than any discouragement or backlash from a person.
Let's pray: "Lord help us all to be so Heavenly minded that we can help tons of people here on the Earth. Help us set our minds and affections on things above. Holy Spirit expose the pride of our hearts so that it doesn't deceive us. Thank You Lord that because we love Your word we avoid pride and offense. May we always be motivated by Your great love and may we always live in the light of eternity. Amen! " (Col. 3:1-3, Obed.1:3, Ps. 119:165, 1John. 3:18, John 9:4)
Have a great day with HIM!
Love and hugs,
Brenda Gale
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Destiny Words At The Mall This Week
Good Morning Saint! I have had the best time at the mall this week, giving out Destiny Words and Spiritual Readings. It was great encouraging and affirming people.
The Mall was very quiet when I first arrived on Thursday night so I walked around the hallway I was claiming for God and declared it was a Heaven invades Earth zone.
I then sat down and prayed in tongues and asked the Lord what was next. I had a pad of paper handy so that I could keep track of all the people I spoke over.
I want to tell you that as I sat there and asked the Lord, "What do you want to tell this person?" He answered me in many diverse ways.
I got words for the teenagers at the Mustang car in the mall about their future careers. I gave out Million Dollar Bill's with the gospel message on the back. I even got words for some of the employees at the mall about their family situations.
One young man that was hanging around the car the Lord told me to go tell him not to quit school, even though it might look like an option.
One older gentleman sat down on the bench close to me and I got the word 'regret' so I walked up to him and told him that I could see regret over him and that the Lord said it wasn't too late to change things... especially with his children.
I had some people ask me about how I could do this, so I was able to take them through the bible and talk about hearing God's voice. A couple of people thanked me for giving of my time and coming to the mall to help people.
It was awesome! I was all by myself for most of the night then a friend and her mother came by to visit. What a blessing! I got a word of encouragement for her mom and we encouraged ourselves in the Lord.
Last night I was so busy that I didn't get a chance to write down all the words I gave.
I even found out that a Baptist church is praying for me! How great is that! The unity in this town is astounding me. I really think we are ready for a major revival.
I noticed that a lady that was praying for me last night came under some pretty heavy attack so I was praying for her when I became aware of it. "Lord bless and help all those that have prayed for me and this table. Confound every plan of the enemy in Jesus name! I speak strength and health to every area of their lives and I declare that though the enemy tries to attack one way, he's got to flee seven ways! (ref. Deut. 28:7) Amen!
The Lord told me that I wouldn't always be alone at the mall. How great is that? I think that once people realize how much fun it is, they will want to come do it too.
I bless you in Jesus' name! May you discover the treasure that He's placed in side of you and give it away to others. Amen!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
The Mall was very quiet when I first arrived on Thursday night so I walked around the hallway I was claiming for God and declared it was a Heaven invades Earth zone.
I then sat down and prayed in tongues and asked the Lord what was next. I had a pad of paper handy so that I could keep track of all the people I spoke over.
I want to tell you that as I sat there and asked the Lord, "What do you want to tell this person?" He answered me in many diverse ways.
I got words for the teenagers at the Mustang car in the mall about their future careers. I gave out Million Dollar Bill's with the gospel message on the back. I even got words for some of the employees at the mall about their family situations.
One young man that was hanging around the car the Lord told me to go tell him not to quit school, even though it might look like an option.
One older gentleman sat down on the bench close to me and I got the word 'regret' so I walked up to him and told him that I could see regret over him and that the Lord said it wasn't too late to change things... especially with his children.
I had some people ask me about how I could do this, so I was able to take them through the bible and talk about hearing God's voice. A couple of people thanked me for giving of my time and coming to the mall to help people.
It was awesome! I was all by myself for most of the night then a friend and her mother came by to visit. What a blessing! I got a word of encouragement for her mom and we encouraged ourselves in the Lord.
Last night I was so busy that I didn't get a chance to write down all the words I gave.
I even found out that a Baptist church is praying for me! How great is that! The unity in this town is astounding me. I really think we are ready for a major revival.
I noticed that a lady that was praying for me last night came under some pretty heavy attack so I was praying for her when I became aware of it. "Lord bless and help all those that have prayed for me and this table. Confound every plan of the enemy in Jesus name! I speak strength and health to every area of their lives and I declare that though the enemy tries to attack one way, he's got to flee seven ways! (ref. Deut. 28:7) Amen!
The Lord told me that I wouldn't always be alone at the mall. How great is that? I think that once people realize how much fun it is, they will want to come do it too.
I bless you in Jesus' name! May you discover the treasure that He's placed in side of you and give it away to others. Amen!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Quieting Ourselves
Have you ever wondered why God doesn't yell at us much? I have. I think it would be so much easier if He did. I wonder if it's because He wants us to seek Him? He wants relationship that's based on choice and not forced on us.
Most of the time He speaks very gently to us, like a friend. If we are not paying attention we won't hear His voice above all the back ground noise in our lives. It takes practice to quiet our minds so we can hear His gentle whispers.
I was trying to quiet my mind one evening while I was worshiping on the piano and this song came. I thought it might encourage you to press in for more so I recorded it today. Enjoy!
Most of the time He speaks very gently to us, like a friend. If we are not paying attention we won't hear His voice above all the back ground noise in our lives. It takes practice to quiet our minds so we can hear His gentle whispers.
I was trying to quiet my mind one evening while I was worshiping on the piano and this song came. I thought it might encourage you to press in for more so I recorded it today. Enjoy!
Thank You Lord for helping us to take our thoughts captive so we can hear Your gentle voice.
Thank You Lord for helping us to set aside time each day to hear your voice.
Lead us to Your throne and give us dreams and visions about Your kingdom Lord, in Jesus' name we ask. Amen!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Last Night Ministering, (written Nov. 27, 2010)
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Hi Saints. Something unusual happened last night during the ministry time at our Friday night healing service so I thought I would attempt to share what happened.
I was sitting between two ladies in the front row of the church sharing some destiny words that the Lord had given me when one lady noticed that a leader was waving me over to come help him.
I excused myself and went over to help him and he told me to put my hand on the lady's lower back. I started to pray for her and got the giggles almost immediately because she wasn't receiving the anointing we were 'pulling in' for her. (Hang on, I will explain.)
I told this leader that there was a blockage and asked the Lord what to do and He told me "thankfulness". I didn't get the opportunity to talk to her as the other fellow was talking. We weren't getting very far as this blockage had her cut off from Heaven's flow.
The leader eventually left and I still had my hand on her back. Another man was praying for her and the Lord gave me a detailed word for him. He was so excited that it affected the lady, who I think was his wife. She turned to face me and I was able to give her a word of knowledge from God's heart and I could see it softening her heart. I then felt the Lord prompt me to share about choosing to be thankful.
I shared by way of example, "Thank You Lord that my feet don't hurt. Thank You Lord that my head doesn't hurt. Thank You Lord that I have shoes to wear. Thank You Lord for my wonderful husband and my beautiful children. Thank You Lord that I have a bed to sleep in."
As I was sharing this, God's presence showed up and her back got mightily touched and she started to move it around, from side to side and started talking really fast in an Asian language. She was so excited!
I explained to her how the Lord inhabits the praises of his people and that we enter His presence with thanksgiving and praise". (Psalm 16:11, Psalm 100:4) The Lord's presence backed off a bit while I shared this, so I started giving thanks again and a thick, tingly weight of God's glory came down on the three of us.
Talk about the Lord confirming the word that was spoken! I was rejoicing last night because some times I have shared the word and not felt His presence confirming it with signs and wonders.
These are new days. I was so encouraged to keep going. I asked the Lord to help me share with boldness outside of church again and He told me that if I would stay in thankfulness and praise that the anointing would flow wherever I was. Hallelujah! Now, we know that the Lord is 'no respecter of persons', so what He has told me will apply to your life too. (ref. Acts. 10:34) Therefore, I exhort to stay thankful and claim that His anointing flows through you every day.
Now go and expect Him to do mighty things through you! Bless you as you pursue Him for more in your life!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Quick Check List for Words of Knowledge
Hi Saints. I keep meeting Christians who are unaware of how words of knowledge work so I'm going to give you a power packed, in depth list to help you.
First of all, all of us have had a word of knowledge at some point in our lives. The problem is we didn't recognize it. You can feel it when you walk into a room where an argument is going on. The people might be quiet but you are picking up on the spiritual ambiance.
The second time is when there are people around you with colds, sneezing and coughing. All of a sudden your throat starts to get sore or you start to sniffle. Yes, that's a word of knowledge. It takes 24 to 48 hours for a cold virus to incubate in your body so why the instant sniffles? God wants you to pray for others. Freely you have received, freely give. (Matt. 10:8)
The biggest clue to recognizing a word of knowledge as it comes to your various senses, is that you didn't have it a few minutes ago. The best thing you can do is ask Holy Spirit, "Is this for me or for somebody else?" As you get better (with practice) at discerning the various words of knowledge around, you will be able to ask who is it for and the Lord will give you more details.
Keep praying in tongues and stay in thanksgiving and praise so that your spiritual gate will not be shut. We are the living gates of Psalm 24 after all.
You might get a different sensation for a particular sickness than I do and that's okay. Just keep asking Holy Spirit questions and realize that you are the Lord's hands and feet in this world right now. Rebuke the sickness, cast the spirit out into dry places, in Jesus' name and declare, "You are healed in Jesus' name," then claim them for the Kingdom of God. ( Job. 22:28, 1 Pet. 2:24, Luke 18:19, Matt. 12:43) Finally, remember it takes on average eight witnesses for a person to get saved. Your word of knowledge is an important part of God's effort to get them saved, healed and delivered.
So here's my list:
-Sniffles or an itchy nose = a cold virus.
-sore throat = sore throat from a cold or from singing, preaching too long.
-a pain under my right arm pit = cancer (to me) from when I fought off breast cancer curse in my early thirties.
-people with moving pain symptoms = spirit of infirmity. Loose angels to get rid of it.
-sudden desire for someone for no reason (visual, sensual) = spirit of lust
-Pin pricks on the top of my head = witchcraft. Break any and all curses (Is 54:17), using Psalm 149: especially verses 6-9) Loose angels to take them out.
-sudden sharp pain in my ear= somebody telling lies or an ear infection.
-Brain fog, sudden loss of words = curse or witchcraft, (Bind wicked king, Balak using Psalm 149 and your angels) This Happens a lot to street preachers and ministers. The enemy is trying to stop the anointed word from getting out.
-People dozing in the service = Spirit of religion. Decree that they are hungry for the Word and alert to receive. Can be a hot room or it's a spirit attacking, religion lethargy and complacency... especially if you notice that after you pray for some people, others in a different area of the church start to doze.
-Any sudden body pain = word of knowledge for somebody in the vicinity or it can be for a loved one. Ask the Lord questions to help you pin point it.
-Arguing, fighting = strife, spirit of contention and fighting.
-Cynicism, superiority, disdain = spirit of pride, criticism (leviathan spirit).
-People misunderstanding me or twisting what I say = spirit of leviathan. Loose your angels to take care of things. Decree that the plans of the enemy are confounded in your life. Decree that You walk in God's favor all the time, You are a blessing everywhere you go.
-Hypocritical people criticizing those who try to act on the Word.= religious spirit, Haman or Pharaoh are the strong men. Loose your angels and tell the enemy where he can go.
-Sharp pain in an eye= can be a physical word for someone or it can be a blinding spirit to keep you from revelation. Also, cockatrice spirit operates this way.
-Head ache pain = Can be physically caused but also, unforgiveness, bitterness, oppression or Jezebel spirit attacking. Keep a short account with the Lord. He wants you to stay in His presence and not to fall short of His glory. Also watch judgmental words spoken against leadership in particular.
-Sudden heaviness or negative thoughts when you were happy a minutes before = someone around you might be struggling with depression or oppression. Decree that sighing and sorrow must flee away. You have been given Joy in His presence, and your cup runs over. (Is. 35:10, John 15:11, Luke 10:21, Psalm 23:5) Claim that the Lord's oil of joy would overflow in your/their lives. (Is. 61:3)
-Sudden flash of blackness or hopeless feeling = spirit of suicide or a death curse. Break it and speak life over the person. Get their angels activated.
-Pain around my heart = heart problems most of the time but it's also been a spirit of death Holy Spirit wants me to rebuke. Also, get their angels going to help them out.
There are probably more words of knowledge that I have come across, but this will get you started. The most important thing I can advise you to do is stay humble. Ask the Lord what it is, who is it for and what He would like you to do with it. As you can tell... I am the Lord's question box and He's never, ever gotten upset with me for asking questions. What He's done for me He will do for you because He is no respecter or persons. (Acts 10:34)
Finally, make sure you bind any retaliation, backlash or transference of spirits after you pray for anybody. Keep your armor on (Eph 6), plead the blood of Jesus over yourself, practice speaking good words (Phil 4:8) and keep the praise coming out of your mouth. (Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16) That makes you pretty well invincible, Hallelujah!
I Bless you, in Jesus' name; physically, spiritually, mentally and financially. Lord, help this precious person to hear and recognize the words of knowledge around them and give them wisdom what to do with them. Give them the anointing You've given me, please. (If you were here I would lay my hands on you and impart to you, to accelerate your growth) I declare that you do have lots of joy in your journey with the Lord. Amen and Amen!
First of all, all of us have had a word of knowledge at some point in our lives. The problem is we didn't recognize it. You can feel it when you walk into a room where an argument is going on. The people might be quiet but you are picking up on the spiritual ambiance.
The second time is when there are people around you with colds, sneezing and coughing. All of a sudden your throat starts to get sore or you start to sniffle. Yes, that's a word of knowledge. It takes 24 to 48 hours for a cold virus to incubate in your body so why the instant sniffles? God wants you to pray for others. Freely you have received, freely give. (Matt. 10:8)
The biggest clue to recognizing a word of knowledge as it comes to your various senses, is that you didn't have it a few minutes ago. The best thing you can do is ask Holy Spirit, "Is this for me or for somebody else?" As you get better (with practice) at discerning the various words of knowledge around, you will be able to ask who is it for and the Lord will give you more details.
Keep praying in tongues and stay in thanksgiving and praise so that your spiritual gate will not be shut. We are the living gates of Psalm 24 after all.
You might get a different sensation for a particular sickness than I do and that's okay. Just keep asking Holy Spirit questions and realize that you are the Lord's hands and feet in this world right now. Rebuke the sickness, cast the spirit out into dry places, in Jesus' name and declare, "You are healed in Jesus' name," then claim them for the Kingdom of God. ( Job. 22:28, 1 Pet. 2:24, Luke 18:19, Matt. 12:43) Finally, remember it takes on average eight witnesses for a person to get saved. Your word of knowledge is an important part of God's effort to get them saved, healed and delivered.
So here's my list:
-Sniffles or an itchy nose = a cold virus.
-sore throat = sore throat from a cold or from singing, preaching too long.
-a pain under my right arm pit = cancer (to me) from when I fought off breast cancer curse in my early thirties.
-people with moving pain symptoms = spirit of infirmity. Loose angels to get rid of it.
-sudden desire for someone for no reason (visual, sensual) = spirit of lust
-Pin pricks on the top of my head = witchcraft. Break any and all curses (Is 54:17), using Psalm 149: especially verses 6-9) Loose angels to take them out.
-sudden sharp pain in my ear= somebody telling lies or an ear infection.
-Brain fog, sudden loss of words = curse or witchcraft, (Bind wicked king, Balak using Psalm 149 and your angels) This Happens a lot to street preachers and ministers. The enemy is trying to stop the anointed word from getting out.
-People dozing in the service = Spirit of religion. Decree that they are hungry for the Word and alert to receive. Can be a hot room or it's a spirit attacking, religion lethargy and complacency... especially if you notice that after you pray for some people, others in a different area of the church start to doze.
-Any sudden body pain = word of knowledge for somebody in the vicinity or it can be for a loved one. Ask the Lord questions to help you pin point it.
-Arguing, fighting = strife, spirit of contention and fighting.
-Cynicism, superiority, disdain = spirit of pride, criticism (leviathan spirit).
-People misunderstanding me or twisting what I say = spirit of leviathan. Loose your angels to take care of things. Decree that the plans of the enemy are confounded in your life. Decree that You walk in God's favor all the time, You are a blessing everywhere you go.
-Hypocritical people criticizing those who try to act on the Word.= religious spirit, Haman or Pharaoh are the strong men. Loose your angels and tell the enemy where he can go.
-Sharp pain in an eye= can be a physical word for someone or it can be a blinding spirit to keep you from revelation. Also, cockatrice spirit operates this way.
-Head ache pain = Can be physically caused but also, unforgiveness, bitterness, oppression or Jezebel spirit attacking. Keep a short account with the Lord. He wants you to stay in His presence and not to fall short of His glory. Also watch judgmental words spoken against leadership in particular.
-Sudden heaviness or negative thoughts when you were happy a minutes before = someone around you might be struggling with depression or oppression. Decree that sighing and sorrow must flee away. You have been given Joy in His presence, and your cup runs over. (Is. 35:10, John 15:11, Luke 10:21, Psalm 23:5) Claim that the Lord's oil of joy would overflow in your/their lives. (Is. 61:3)
-Sudden flash of blackness or hopeless feeling = spirit of suicide or a death curse. Break it and speak life over the person. Get their angels activated.
-Pain around my heart = heart problems most of the time but it's also been a spirit of death Holy Spirit wants me to rebuke. Also, get their angels going to help them out.
There are probably more words of knowledge that I have come across, but this will get you started. The most important thing I can advise you to do is stay humble. Ask the Lord what it is, who is it for and what He would like you to do with it. As you can tell... I am the Lord's question box and He's never, ever gotten upset with me for asking questions. What He's done for me He will do for you because He is no respecter or persons. (Acts 10:34)
Finally, make sure you bind any retaliation, backlash or transference of spirits after you pray for anybody. Keep your armor on (Eph 6), plead the blood of Jesus over yourself, practice speaking good words (Phil 4:8) and keep the praise coming out of your mouth. (Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16) That makes you pretty well invincible, Hallelujah!
I Bless you, in Jesus' name; physically, spiritually, mentally and financially. Lord, help this precious person to hear and recognize the words of knowledge around them and give them wisdom what to do with them. Give them the anointing You've given me, please. (If you were here I would lay my hands on you and impart to you, to accelerate your growth) I declare that you do have lots of joy in your journey with the Lord. Amen and Amen!
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
No Time To Argue
I quoted Joshua Mills on my Face Book page and I looked today and a Christian decided to argue with me.
Sigh... I don't have time to argue! I'm too busy listening to teaching on my ipod or doing the stuff, whether it be handing out a tract, putting tracts on car windshields, praying for sick people at work and at the grocery store, or speaking an encouraging word to someone on the street.
I wish people would get off their band wagons about correctness and just do the kingdom stuff. There's precious little time! I do not want to get involved in a argument about semantics because there are people dying out there without Jesus and I know that it takes about eight witnesses for someone to get saved.
The quote was, "God only has as much control as you will give Him." --Joshua Mills and Joshua was talking about letting God be Lord (boss) in our lives.
This guy responded, "God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit ACCORDING TO HIS OWN WILL." This is also true but only after we are obedient. It goes back to my point. God only has as much control as you will give Him.
It's all about surrendering our will, ie. "Your will be done, Your kingdom come, not mine.
So that's my rant today.
On a good note, I was walking across the Metro parking lot today to get a few groceries and I had some tracts in my hand that I was distributing. A fellow had some pizzas and stuff on the trunk of a car while he was talking to another man. I put a million dollar bill tract on his pizzas as I walked by and said, "Here's a good laugh." He picked it up and started reading it. Praise the Lord!
And you know, God will use it to minister to him. He might have a Mom, girlfriend or co-worker that has been praying for him to get saved.
So if you see me singing away as I am in the store, you'll know why. I helped my King with some of the things that matter to Him and there's no joy like His.
Let me pray for you now. I Bless you today. Lord you know what's going on in my friend's heart better than I do. Help them to fulfill the call You have on their lives. Give them that revelation that will put them in Your perfect will. Amen.
Sigh... I don't have time to argue! I'm too busy listening to teaching on my ipod or doing the stuff, whether it be handing out a tract, putting tracts on car windshields, praying for sick people at work and at the grocery store, or speaking an encouraging word to someone on the street.
I wish people would get off their band wagons about correctness and just do the kingdom stuff. There's precious little time! I do not want to get involved in a argument about semantics because there are people dying out there without Jesus and I know that it takes about eight witnesses for someone to get saved.
The quote was, "God only has as much control as you will give Him." --Joshua Mills and Joshua was talking about letting God be Lord (boss) in our lives.
This guy responded, "God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit ACCORDING TO HIS OWN WILL." This is also true but only after we are obedient. It goes back to my point. God only has as much control as you will give Him.
It's all about surrendering our will, ie. "Your will be done, Your kingdom come, not mine.
So that's my rant today.
On a good note, I was walking across the Metro parking lot today to get a few groceries and I had some tracts in my hand that I was distributing. A fellow had some pizzas and stuff on the trunk of a car while he was talking to another man. I put a million dollar bill tract on his pizzas as I walked by and said, "Here's a good laugh." He picked it up and started reading it. Praise the Lord!
And you know, God will use it to minister to him. He might have a Mom, girlfriend or co-worker that has been praying for him to get saved.
So if you see me singing away as I am in the store, you'll know why. I helped my King with some of the things that matter to Him and there's no joy like His.
Let me pray for you now. I Bless you today. Lord you know what's going on in my friend's heart better than I do. Help them to fulfill the call You have on their lives. Give them that revelation that will put them in Your perfect will. Amen.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Puppy Turn Around
The puppies are cute at 4 weeks old. They were not very good at licking up the pablum at first. They started licking it off my fingers initially and then I would draw them to the plate edge. Once they realized the food was there they got excited and tried to climb into the plate. Well that was hilarious as all legs skidded out on them.
It took them a while to realize that walking across the plate was not a good idea. I had to keep pulling them back.
The mother is from a little town way past Kitchener and the Daddy is from Missouri. I was really happy with their markings and their health, so you can imagine my shock when the vet told me that one of them had a heart murmur. I had done everything possible to make sure the parents were not related.
"What is that?," I asked in my ignorance.
She replied, "It's when the heart valves don't work properly."
"Is it serious?," I probed, looking for more information.
"No, 95% of the time they go away on their own by the time the dog is full grown," she explained.
Hmm. I couldn't get her to try the stethoscope again and she wrote the damning information on the vet report. This was horrible news. Sick puppies don't sell and I was counting on the money to pay off the summer bills because I didn't have a job. Never mind that fact that I was going back to work and didn't have time to look after an additional puppy.
By the time I got into the car to head home I was upset to say the least. I told the Lord, "This is not blessed. You told me I was blessed, so show me what to say or do to change this into a blessing."
Immediately the words of the vet came back to me.... it goes away on it's own 95% of the time. So what I needed was for God to speed up the healing process. She was an otherwise healthy pup and played as hard or harder than the other pups, so I had peace to pray that.
As soon as I got home I got my son and daughter to agree with me that Ruby was supernaturally healed and that she would never have a heart problem again and neither would her future puppies.
Nothing happened that we could see, no physical witness, tears, heat, tingles. Therefore we stood by faith. I wouldn't let anyone confess anything but health and blessing over Ruby.
It was the longest 4 days ever. I had a hard time sleeping at night because so much was hinged on this puppy selling. I disliked not telling the lady about the situation, but the Lord kept telling me to wait whenever I asked him if I could let her know. Ruby was scheduled to fly out on Tuesday so we went to the vet on Monday.
The senior vet examined her and when she had the stethoscope on her, she kept moving it. Laughter and tears hit me as I realized that she couldn't find the murmur. I had brought two business cards from church and was sharing about all the miracles that had happened recently in the meetings.
She didn't want to acknowledge the miracle and said, "Well, hang on a minute." Bringing out a pediatric stethoscope, she again listened to Ruby's heart from many different angles.
Well it's not there," she stated. "It could be that it was intermittent," she offered by way of explanation.
We know better. Ruby got her miracle and I got my testimony and the opportunity to witness to the receptionist and the vet. To God be all the glory!
Incidentally, this is what the vet put on the travel document:
"Innocent Heart Murmur noted on first exam Aug 19/10.
Unable to detect today - maybe intermittent but unlikely pathological."
I emailed Ruby's new owner with the news and a pdf of the Certificate of Health and gave her the option of taking her or I would refund her money. She decided to take her and Ruby flew out via West Jet on Tuesday.
I rejoice in how it worked out. God is on our side and there is a devil/bully on the loose trying to kill, steal and destroy any area of our lives he can, especially our finances. That is his last stronghold because he knows that money makes the world go around.
So the challenge is to renew our minds and then ask the Lord what we can say or do that will change things. He says that all things will work together for our good, to those that love Him and that we should have no fear of bad news, so now we have to dig in to the word and put it to work for us. (Rom. 8:28, Ps. 112:7-10)
Rejoice! Again I say rejoice! The Lord takes pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.(Psalm 35:27) That's good news in these economic times.
I decree you are blessed with God's wisdom today. May you have His joy in your journey and may you know His love more and more, in Jesus' name I ask. Amen.
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