Secret Place

Hi there... I have been pressing in for more.. Seems like when I want a breakthrough that the best thing is to quit doing so much and spend time seeking Him.


I happened to listen to this song and it is really appropriate.
https://youtu.be/hnjeMwxFuBA?list=PLWvahZRxLnLMSWeULnub0CCeQzvxGM8hB

I also asked the Lord for a carrot  because, let's face it...  we are normally Martha types and want to be doing....  not trying to still our thoughts and listen for his quiet voice.

I was led to this teaching by Justin Abraham... Amazing things about  the saints!

Have a listen and be encouraged!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyonMYSH3fo

On that note... I am going to make a point of setting aside more time every day to seek Him  and enjoy His presence

Go with God!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson

Barbie Doll Clothes and Seeking God

Barbie doll clothes for my grand daughters took lots of time to make!   I sort of redeemed the time by listening to good preaching while I was knitting or crocheting.  I did try to buy them on line but I couldn't find any.   I didn't realize how hard they would be to find.

In any case between doing all the video editing till Brian gets back and my two jobs I have been a busy beaver.  And guess what? Every day I get the song from Holy Spirit,  "I seek the Lord with all my heart...."  and "Surely, surely, surely I will come...."  which is my cue to spend time with the Lord-- away from everybody.

You ask me how I get everything done and I just want to laugh.  It's God!  There's no way I can get all the stuff done on my list.  I know it!  I sometimes look back at my days and all the things I've accomplished and I know it's only by his grace and power.  There aren't enough hours in the day to get done all the stuff I've been doing.   And I haven't burnt out!

I think that's why God has been telling me to spend time with him.  I'm recharging my batteries while I am with him.   That's not to say that I haven't had times where I'm fighting my mind to focus on the Lord, or I start thinking of all the things I have to do.  It happens a lot!  But Holy Spirit tells me write this down, or "do this first' or  'wait on that project' and then it's easy to put those concerns out of my mind.    The bonus is that my day then goes so much more smoothly and is so productive.

Anyone who thinks they don't have time to seek the Lord doesn't know that you can never out give God.  Holy Spirit always pays me back with extra bonuses along the way.

Not only does my day go better but it's so precious when you just whisper his name and boom!  his presence and angels are instantly around you.   That's pretty amazing stuff.

The other day I heard the call to seek him and I started up the stairs to my bedroom.  I felt his presence and got this song, "Sunrise, sunset, sunrise, sunset...".  That's all I could remember of the song and it didn't mean much, so I forgot about it and spent time in the Bible as Holy Spirit directed and sang the songs he wanted to hear.

Later, I looked up the song to get the rest of the words and here it's a Jewish Marriage song!  What a blessing!  Holy Spirit was telling me that I was becoming more like his bride as I sought his presence above all else.  Praise the Lord!

Now wouldn't you like to have Holy Spirit give you that song too?    It's not that difficult.  Just ask Holy Spirit to lead into becoming one of the ten virgins that had oil in their lamps.  He'll lead you and direct you along the way.  He's forever faithful!

I also have lots of good articles and songs about seeking the Lord in my blog.  Just look up 'seek'  in the search bar at the top of this page.

God's no respecter of persons.  What he has done for me he wants to do for you.  That's good news.

Have a great day with him!
Big hugs,
Brenda Gale

An Oasis

Pic from wikipedia.com

I will never forget the first time I went to West Carleton Christian Assembly (Kinburn Revival).  It was on a blustery Friday night, Jan. 1st as I remember.  There weren't many cars in the parking lot but I didn't care.  I had heard that God's presence was welcomed there and I was desperate for living water.

Just a few weeks earlier the church I used to go to had a guest speaker and his band ministering.  I was praising and dancing like a fool at the back of the church when a lady commented on how hard I was dancing.  I told her that I was so desperate for a breakthrough that if God told me to dance naked I would have.  That ended that conversation!

So anyhow, I got to this church I heard about  and had to wait for someone to unlock the door.  When I walked in I could feel in the spirit that it was different.  I started to pray and seek the Lord and the service started soon after.  When they invited worshipers to the front I was thrilled!  That's my favorite place to be!  It's so much easier to focus on the Lord when there's no one in front of you, at least for me it is.

During the worship the Lord told me to lay down on the floor. I hesitated and then thought, "What have I got to lose?"  Well did the Lord ever minister to me!  A fellow came by and told me to sit up a couple of times so he could give me a prophetic word and I couldn't!  I was pinned to the floor by an invisible force and I felt Holy Spirit taking away layers of pain and disappointment.  It was awesome!   I didn't want to get back up.  Wave after wave of love and encouragement flooded my soul and healed my heart.

This church has been an oasis for so many people.  This song goes out to all the people looking for an oasis.  May you find one within driving range soon!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHFVnc0kCBY&feature=player_embedded

Bless you richly!
Brenda Gale Thompson

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Like Calves???

I remember once years ago when my husband and I got a word from a Leader about us coming out of stalls like calves.  We didn't understand it and wondered why the Leader was associating us with calves.  Were we immature? Was he saying we were inexperienced?  It didn't make sense.  He wasn't an approachable fellow so we just had to leave it behind.

Of course.... now I know that he was quoting part of a Bible verse.  Really!  I was so surprised when I came across this verse years later.  "But unto you who revere and worshipfully fear My name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings and His beams, and you shall go forth and gambol like calves [released] from the stall and leap for joy." (Mal. 4:2 Amp.)

I now know so much more about this verse.  That leader was giving me a key to my future ministry and I didn't know it!

I can't think of a single ministry experience in the last two years where I have not lead people in prayers of forgiveness and prayed for God to heal the wounds in their souls that caused their walls and unforgiveness.

So much of the healing we want is blocked up because of unforgiveness.  So many prophesies are on the shelf because of the wounds in our souls.  Yes our spirits are born again but our souls need healing.

Only in God's love through Jesus and Holy Spirit do our souls find healing and the strength to live without walls and protection mechanisms.  His love heals us and frees us to the point where we don't need to live behind walls of protection anymore.

Many prophesies that are over us will not come to pass because of the wounds in our souls.  With testimonies comes persecution and stress and we need to be prepared to handle it with the fruit of the spirit.

I know I am working on healing some wounds in my soul.  I just had one show up the other day in something my husband did innocently that triggered a reaction in me I wasn't expecting.   Later in my quiet time I asked the Lord why I had reacted that way and he showed my something from my teenage years that I had lived through with great stress and fear that caused me to put up a wall. 

I then asked the Lord to heal me so that I wouldn't hurt anyone again.  As we behold him we are changed from glory to glory.  So we focus on Jesus, call on his name and decree the promises that will renew our minds and set us free.   I was singing, "There is healing in the blood of Jesus, there is healing in the blood of Jesus. There is healing in the blood of Jesus.  It washes (me) white as snow."

God's so good!  He's been helping me at home and the victories I've been getting at home I have been able to transfer to other people during ministry times.  They are getting free from stuff that has taken me weeks to work through in a few minutes.  Hallelujah!


In conclusion I want to bless you with a Happy Easter.  May the son of righteousness arise with healing in his wings and his beams and heal the wounds in your soul.  May you then be able to frolic around like calves let out from the stall, without a care in the world! Amen!  (ref. Mal.4:2)

Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson

Too Busy

The other night as I was going to bed I got from Holy Spirit the song I wrote a long time ago,

"Where have they gone--my warriors and singers?
Will no one remain and pray to me?
  For I am the Almighty
 and Yes, I'm coming again.


Please would you stand in the gap for the people?
Build up a hedge with your worship and prayer.
 Yes I am the Almighty
 and yes,  I'm coming again."

Oops, too much busyness this time of year.  It's time to trim back so that I do not miss out on my time for seeking God.  (I am talking to myself as much to anyone else.)

We are so close to a huge awakening. Let's don't give up or slack off.  That can be our Christmas present to the Lord.  He is hungry for the rewards of his suffering.  He desires the nations and he is waiting for us to make all his enemies his footstool. (______  , Ps. 2:8, Heb. 10:13)

 Merry Christmas!
Big hugs and blessings,
Brenda Gale Thompson

 ps.  Busy equals...

Busy

 Under

  Satan's

Yoke

Dreams or Translation?

Thailand

Hi again.  I have been hearing a lot about supernatural translation and spiritual translation. I know that this can happen because it happened to John in Revelation, to Ezekiel, to Elisha but it has only happened a few times to me.

I asked a friend of mine to pray for me last night at the healing service and we agreed that I would remember my dreams.  I was expecting!  I knew from good teachers that our spirits don't need to rest, just our bodies do so I asked the Lord to let my spirit go out and help someone.

I woke up this morning with the distinct impression that I was in Thailand, but when I opened my eyes I was here at home. I can only figure that I went there during the night.  It was their day and I prayed for a baby of a missionary couple that was getting sick often.  I know I rebuked the fever and claimed supernatural health for the little guy.  I remember it being hot and that it smelt so different and it was noisy.

So I don't know if I was actually there but it sure felt real!   I sent a message to the mom to see how her son was doing because I don't normally think about them that often.  I don't even think she knows me, but God knew her need.

Actually, I hate anything that the hurts or debilitates people so I am keen to help in whatever way I can. (ref. Matt. 10:8, Matt 18:19, 1John 4:17)

You can bet I am looking forward to going to bed tonight! Ha, ha!

Let's pray... "Lord, give us all a good night's sleep and let our spirit's help you tonight while our bodies rest.  We claim dreams and revelations and songs in the night. For your glory Lord.  Let your kingdom come and Your will be done tonight in our lives. Amen!" (ref. Psalm 4:8, Num. 12:6,  Psalm 112:4, Job 35:10, Matt. 6:10)

Bless you!
Brenda Gale Thompson

Being Available And How To Fill Up Your Spiritual Gas Tank

You are important to God. Your life matters. Your life counts for a lot and God wants to use you now.
It's not about how old you are or how young you are or how qualified you are. It's about being available because God can equip you to do His work, He just needs your availability.

You might not think you have much to offer, I know I wondered what I could do when I started out. I had no clue what I was called to do as a baby Christian. I just had Holy Spirit's love in my heart and I wanted to make a difference. We can all make a difference as we ask Holy Spirit to shed abroad His love in our hearts. (Rom.5:5) Then we move out from that overflow of love into our world, going about our daily business, bringing the sweet fragrance of the Lord with us. We change circumstances and the atmosphere around us because we are carrying His presence on us, which is so totally amazing. (2Cor.2:14)
If you are available, get filled up with Holy Spirit and then move out and watch Holy Spirit use you.
The gifts of Holy Spirit will start to flow. This is completely natural. You might notice that you've got a word for someone or you know how to organize an event or you notice that you are gifted at praying. These are all ministry gifts and they all start with Love.

Some gifts come naturally, and some take more effort. I was asking the Lord for more words of knowledge so I could witness more because not everybody is sick. As I asked the Lord and shared with people the impressions I was getting, I grew in the gift. I also started studying how other prophets functioned in their gifts and learned from their example. I would not worry if you don't have the gift you desire from birth because God will answer you as you seek Him and pursue Him for more to help His people.

You will seek Me and Find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. (Jer. 29:13)
The desires of the diligent will be fully satisfied.(Proverbs 13:4)

We need to desire the gift in order to go after it. If you don't, who will? That is what the Lord told me. He was desperate to have someone who could (and would) lay hands on the sick and pray in public and at work. He wants us to be available to go give someone an encouraging word. This is how we go out and impact people with Jesus. People are tired of being told stuff, they want to see a demonstration of the gospel.

They do not know that they don't have to stay addicted, full of fear, full of bitterness, wondering if this is all they can ever hope for in this life. Jesus is the answer and we (you) can do this. You can be the answer to someone's prayer as you make yourself available. This is not only for the pastors in the body of Christ. God gave the great commission to all the body. Everybody, not just a few. (See Mark 16:15-20)

A big key to being an effective witness is, "Tarry in Jerusalem until you receive power." (Luke 24:49) This is very important. I think a lot of us think we can do ministry running on empty. We all need to fill up our spiritual gas tanks with Holy Spirit every day so we have something to offer people.

One of the best ways I have found to fill up my spiritual gas tank is to just set aside some time every day to just worship the Lord. This works even if you are not a singer because you can speak words out loud. It's all about the words you speak out loud or sing out loud.
Let me give you an example. It's the middle of my day I've got a ten minute break so what am I going to do? I want to worship the Lord I want to enter into His presence so I say something like, "Lord show me how."

I tell Holy Spirit, "I just want to enter into your presence now. I just want to love on You, Lord today. Did I tell you Holy Spirit how much you mean to me today? Did I tell you how much Your salvation means to me today? Did I tell you Holy Spirit that You are the best thing that's ever happened to me? You make my life worthwhile. You are my life. You are my hope and You are my joy and I thank You Holy Spirit for waking up with me this morning. I thank You Lord that You are with me all through my day. I thank You Lord that You are helping me to bring You glory throughout my day."

Now if you just say something like that to the Lord, (out loud) you can feel Holy Spirit all over you like a glove, like a beautiful shawl around your shoulders. If you don't feel His presence ask Him why. Sometimes sin that has not been repented of will hinder us from hearing His voice or feeling His presence.

We were created for fellowship with an awesome God. We can all spend time with the Lord and tell Him how much we love Him. It's like a friendship that grows as we spend time with Him.

Tell Him what He means to you, in your own words. Tell Him how you treasure those little nuggets He gives you or tell him how much you love it when He highlights a verse in the Bible for you. Tell Him how you love to play the blessing game, where you try Bless the Lord and Holy Spirit more than He's blessed you. Tell Him how you long to serenade Him today. Pretend you are Romeo or Juliet, singing your love to Him from a balcony and if you don't know a love song ask Him to give you a special one just for you and Him.

Sometimes I'll ask the Lord what song He would like to hear to bless His heart. Then I'll sing that song to Him and You know what? He always finds a way to bless me back!
These are just a couple of ways that we can enter the Lord's presence so we have something to offer the people around us that we see in our day.

May you spread the fragrance of Him everywhere you go today! (2Cor. 2:14)

New Song Deliverance

One morning, on my day off a number of years ago, I was doing my devotions when I really felt the Lord leading me to praise and worship Him. I did for about a half an hour when I felt a new song birthing in my spirit. I didn't get all the words for it and I was still singing it under my breath when the Lord told me to go to the mall in town. I thought okay, I need some groceries anyhow. So I got dressed and left.

When I got to the mall I was drawn to the mall doors, not the grocery store door. So I went in, took a few steps, and sort of looked around while asking the Lord what to do next.

A blond lady, about 5'3" and approximately 50 years old came out of nowhere it seemed and wanted directions of some sort. When she got about 3 feet away from me, all of a sudden we felt an explosion, like a big "POOF!" in the air between us and she burst into tears.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! " she said over and over as she grabbed my hand and shook it in both of hers.

I said "Your welcome. God Bless you!" and she shook my hand some more, then we parted.

I started walking back to my car, stunned and I asked the Lord, "What was that?" because Holy Spirit was so happy. He showed me that this precious lady was set free from an evil spirit, as she got close to me, because of the presence of the Lord that I was carrying. I did not have to pray or drive the demon out. I did not even get to say anything and it left her! All because of worship and the new song of the Lord. So I prayed right then, that she would be forever free in Jesus' name.

As you can tell, I still have lots to learn, but praise the Lord, He will use us if we are available! At that time in my life I did not even know how to pray out a demon, ( LOL!) and He still used me. To God be all the Glory!

I was reminded of the verse, "He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it and fear, and shall trust in the Lord." (Psalm 40:3)

Yes, many shall see it, (the effects of the New Song of God) and fear reverentially, and shall trust in the Lord. Hallelujah! There is power in the new song that God gives you. Power to set captives free and help others. Another verse that speaks of this kind of "setting captives free" is Job 22:30, "He will deliver even one who is not innocent, who will be delivered through the cleanness of your hands." It works!

The bible says, "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils, they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." Mark 16:17-18 Amen! Holy Spirit wants to help us, help others. Praise the Lord!

You know, singing a new song is easier than you think. Start at home or in the car where you won't have anyone listening to you. Think of a song where you don't know all the words and start singing what you know of it. Then when you get to the parts you don't know ask Holy Spirit what you can sing to Him. He will give you new words to the song and you will be singing a new song from your heart to Him.

Another way to sing a new song is to ask Holy Spirit, "What can I say or sing that will bless Your Heart?" Ask Him for a few words then ask him for a melody to put the words to. It can be a melody you know, like a popular song or a children's lullaby and sing it. You can start with something simple and just practice singing it over and over. Sometimes you might start to notice Holy Spirit moving in around you like a sweet presence, or you will notice your eyes will tear up. Singing a new song really blesses the Lord's heart. Truly, "He inhabits the praises of His people." (Ps 22:3)

Here is an example song the Lord gave me one day. It is very simple, yet Holy Spirit loves it.

"God, He is good. His mercy endures forever." two times then, "God You're so good. Your mercy endures forever." two times.

You see, it doesn't have to be difficult or complicated. So have fun and don't stress out about it. As you ask Holy Spirit questions and follow His promptings you will get better at discerning His voice and you will also be blessing the Father's Heart.

If music is not your forte, why not try doing a rap song or speak out your words like poetry, with lots of emotion? That will work too and you will feel better as you do it. We all need an outlet to express our gratitude for what the Lord has done for us. I have got to say, in twenty five years I have never been able to out give the Lord. As I try to bless His heart, He always gives back, so much more.

Be blessed in Jesus' name! It is so amazing what God will do, if we are willing and obedient. I give Him all the Glory! Please feel free to write me back about your practice song sessions with the Lord. I am very excited for you.

Big hugs,
Brenda Gale Thompson