Urgent prophetic word

It’s been awhile since my last post. Apologies! Life has been so busy.

I just wrapped up the Sozo Summit and am now in Texas with the family. Thank you for your prayers.

One thing I wanted to point out is an urgent prophetic word that I heard from Jeremiah Johnson. It ties in well with this sense I’ve felt of a great harvest coming in the next few years.

We’ve already seen a spiritual awakening in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. I believe this will continue as young people recognize the need for a new and healthy culture.

What I love about Johnson’s word is it reminds us of the need for “deep soul healing.” As inner healing and deliverance ministers, we need to get healthy so we can handle the influx of people who are coming into the kingdom.

Here’s a clip of the prophetic word. 👇🏻

You can watch the whole video here.

Gifts in the River

In my Prosperous Soul Foundations E-Course, I ask my students to do a prophetic exercise. I start by having them visualize themselves standing in a river. I take this idea from Revelation:

Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb… — 22:1 ESV

I ask them to imagine the river’s crystal-blue water and the gentle current carrying gifts toward them from the throne.

I do this because I want to illustrate how God brings opportunities to us in daily life. These treasures, which can be plans and strategies, hopes and long-held desires, are all good, but some give more life to us than others.

You see, in the Kingdom, good is the enemy of best. When you do this exercise, ask God which gifts are best for you in this season, then reach out and take hold of the ones He highlights.

Will you survive ‘the battering?’

Sometimes we find ourselves in what I call a battering season, an endless wave of financial hits that threaten to destabilize our household.

These moments can feel like a minefield where it’s hard to rationalize how we’ll even get through it. But in these uncomfortable times, we can use our urgency to season our prayers with focus and intention.

You see, when we’re in crisis, our prayers are sincere and devoted. We call on the name of the Lord and petition Him for exactly what we need. Such prayers are focused and beautiful, but thankfully, they’re only temporary.

If you’re in a battering season, get before the Lord and pray. Use your situation’s urgency to reinforce your requests with focus and humility. Then, ask Him for what you need and wait for His deliverance to come.

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[Repost] 17 Signs of the Poverty Spirit

Since we’re diving into the signs of a poverty mindset, I thought it’d be useful to go through some specific behaviors in depth.

To save time, I’ve included a repost of one of my most popular blog posts, 17 Signs of the Poverty Spirit. In it, I explore nearly every example of a poverty mindset featured in this week’s free handout.

My hope is that this information inspires you to recognize and remove any signs of poverty that may be hindering your journey.

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A Strategy for Intercession

By Guest Author Cory De Silva

I’ve been spending a lot of time in Philippians, specifically here:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
— Philippians 4:6–7 ESV

When I first read this passage, I realized, “Wow, my prayers are so fearful!”

Lately, my prayers have felt like venting sessions. While there’s nothing wrong with being honest, Paul calls us to something higher:

…in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Thanksgiving? You mean we’re supposed to be grateful when we intercede?

This week, let’s honor God by opening our prayers with gratitude. Start by declaring what you’re thankful for, then ask for what you need.

Outlasting the Devil

By Guest Author Cory De Silva

This week, we’ll talk about some spiritual strategies you can use to resist the enemy’s attacks. The ones my wife and I have been relying on recently are:

  • Pulling on friends and family

  • Praying… a lot

  • Listening to Scripture on repeat

1. Pulling on Friends and Family

In moments of crisis, it’s easy to pull back and hide. But in my case, while feeling overwhelmed by health issues, my wife and I decided to ask for help.

This meant asking our friends to help us watch our kids, make meals, and pray. We even had one buddy stay over for a few days while we got back on track.

Going through this rough season reminded us that it’s better to have someone to assist you than to have no one at all. Scripture says:

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

— Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 NIV

2. Praying... a lot

When all the doctors and health professionals failed us, we had only one place to turn: the Lord. It’s a scary place to be, but also encouraging, because when a situation is beyond control, there’s only one thing to do: wait on the Lord.

To keep myself hopeful, I repeated this phrase over and over:

“Lord, You brought the Israelites out of Egypt. You parted the Red Sea. You established Your people into a mighty nation. You can surely heal my wife of this issue.”

Did my wife get healed after one prayer? No. It took weeks to see breakthrough. Nevertheless, it was crucial to pray.

One verse we prayed continuously, reminding ourselves of God’s power, was:

But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
— Isaiah 53:5 NIV

3. Listening to Scripture on Repeat

My favorite resource over the last few weeks was the Bible read by acclaimed British actor David Suchet. Every night, I would go to my favorite book, Philippians, press “play,” and fall asleep to this incredible narration. The videos would automatically move to the next book and play through the night. It was a great way to get God’s Word deep into my spirit.

One of my favorite verses was:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
— Philippians 4:6–7 ESV

Your Homework for this Week

If you’re weathering a relentless battle, I encourage you to visit the God’s Able Youtube channel. Choose a book of the Bible and play it as you go to sleep. Even better? If you feel anxious throughout your day, play your chosen video to get God’s truth planted in your heart.

What to do in the face of relentless attacks

By Guest Author Dawna De Silva

I was listening to a prophetic word recently that said a relentless spirit had been released against God’s people. Rather than being afraid, I felt relieved because, “Aha! Now I knew what the enemy was up to!”

Sometimes all you need to know is how the enemy is attacking. Then, you can pray with focus and intention to combat it!

To get through this season, I’m spending lots of hours in Scripture. The relentless spirit’s goal is to wear us down. Our strategy is to outlast its assault.

Scriptures and Prayer

One way I’ve aided my battle is to immerse myself in God’s Word, declaring:

  • “A curse without cause cannot alight.”

  • “No weapon formed against me will prosper.”

  • “I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms.”

I’ve also prayed a lot of “Here You go, Lord” prayers:

  • “God, I give You this precious new baby that is fighting for life.”

  • “God, I give you all financial pressures coming against family, friends, and my team.”

  • “God, I hand you the health of all our family members and friends that have been struggling under this relentless attack.”

And so on….

With my earthly eyes, I haven’t yet seen this spirit bow. But I do know to “not grow weary in doing good” (Galatians 6:9). I understand the need to “stand, when you’ve done all to stand” (Eph 6). I comprehend that “You are our strong tower, the righteous run in to you and are saved” (Prov 18:10) and even how “perseverance leads to hope” (Romans 5:3-5).

But if I’m being honest, this onslaught has been exhausting. Standing when I’ve done all to stand has nearly brought me to the end of myself.

So, to Psalms I go. I’ve been in here for the past few days, specifically in Psalms 127:

“Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it: Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.”

If there’s any area in our lives that’s not being directed by God, that’s a potential weak point. So, let’s ask the Lord to cover any pieces of our lives that need protection. Let’s pray:

“Lord, if there is anywhere that I’ve built the house and not allowed You to build it, I repent. If there is anywhere that You are not my chief cornerstone, point it out to me, so I can readjust any weak foundations. Thank You, Lord, that You are my wrap-around shield. Even though this relentless attack is wearing me out, I declare that I will not fail. I break off all vain attempts to guard my city or keep awake. Up, Daddy. Show me from Your lap what You are doing in the midst of this assault. Let me watch You thwart this enemy assignment. You alone, God, are my strong tower, I run in to You and I am saved. In Jesus’ Name, amen.”

Shifting Atmospheres through God’s Word

By Guest Author Dawna De Silva

It’s easy to take Scripture for granted. We hear it quoted in church and see it splashed on social media. But sometimes we forget how powerful these words are. Scripture says:

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. – Hebrews 4:12

God’s Word has the capacity to change our hearts and minds. It can align our thoughts with Heaven’s perspective and even shift the atmosphere around us.

How to Shift the Atmosphere through God’s Word

In my own life, I choose verses that speak to me. I declare them until I feel God’s truth take root in my heart.

For instance, when I’m afraid, I find a verse that fills me with courage (like Joshua 1:9). If I’m discouraged, I find a verse like Nehemiah 8:10 that fills me with joy.

In most cases, our battles are won or lost in the mind. Even if we’re facing a physical issue, our outlook determines whether we rise above it.

Some Powerful Verses to Declare

If you need some ideas on how to shift your thinking, use these for inspiration:

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 NIV – This verse is great for shifting the atmosphere from restlessness to sleep.

“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 NLT – This is a perfect passage to fill you with hope.

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26 ESV – Declaring this will remind you that you are powerful in Him over all situations.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me…” – Psalm 23:4 ESV – When you’re really struggling, this verse will speak truth to your heart and help you to connect to His Spirit.

Conclusion

These are just a few examples, but in my life they’ve done wonders.

In your own Bible study time, see if any verses leap out at you. Memorize them so you can declare them over yourself in times of struggle.