EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 1st 2007]


+ My children must never be concerned about being "appreciated" as they maintain their "vigil" on the narrow path perfect obedience - for whether or not they ever receive "thanksgiving" from flesh and blood is of no consequence. For truly I say to you, I shall reward each one of My servants "superabundantly" - both in the remainder of their time on earth, and in the ages to come. My children must not believe the lies of the Evil One and they must not be moved to "seek" a reward in their own strength. For they have My Word already that their reward is great, and that all of their "labour" in the Lord is not in vain [futile] [1 Corinthians 15:58]. Therefore, let them run the race with a "perfect" endurance, and all of these things that I have spoken shall become clearly evident in their own lives, and they shall be a blessing above all blessings to all those who cross their path.

"vigil" - the act of staying awake in order to observe, protect etc; watch;

+ Every one of My children must come to the place wherein they have a revelation of the fact that they can neither be happy, successful, or love, apart from "abiding" in Christ.

+ The reason why many of My children move in and out of obedience to Me is because of a "remaining ground" in their heart that betrays a desire to still be independent of Me in some way - through a pride in their "own" ability to carry out My will. And thus, when confronted by their sin and it's consequences by My Spirit they do not fear the fact that they have been a "hindrance" to the establishing of My Kingdom or the fact that the "suffering captives" remain in bondage, but rather they fear [and thus "repent"] how the consequences of their sin will affect "them" and make them "uncomfortable". Is it not written, "Seek first the Kingdom" and My righteousness [to be righteously motivated in all things]? It is only as My children seek first My Kingdom and it's "establishment" in the earth, that they shall truly be free to carry out My will, devoid of a "sin-consciousness" and a "self-consciousness" - and the pride and presumption that are their spontaneous by-product.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 2nd 2007]


+ Obey! My beloved ones, for this is the "only" assurance that you yourselves have, that all who cross your path shall experience "ultimately" [eventually] the greatest eternal benefit that belongs to them - through your faith and love on their behalf. Is it not written, "No greater love can one exercise than to lay down their "life" [psuche] for a friend?" Remember that "absolute [perfect] love" is the product of an absolute "self-denial". Does not the Spirit of the Cross place the "onus" solely on the individual to whom I am speaking? This shall be seen clearly as My anointed bondservants and handmaidens go forth with the deepest revelations of the Kingdom, and the divine requirement for My Church [Luke 10:27]. For all those who still "maintain" a desire to hold part back in their service to Me shall surely be "threatened" by the Words My messengers speak, but all those who have been seeking to live solely for Me shall be enlightened immediately as My Words go forth, and in their perfect obedience they shall continue from faith to faith and glory to glory - on into the fullness of their Kingdom-position and destiny, in Christ.

From these things one is able to see clearly the great "dividing process" that is taking place even now. The job of all those who truly love Me is to remain single in purpose and "allow" Me to order the necessary circumstances that shall bring about the establishment of My "true Church", and tear down "all" that which has been done apart from Me. Even now, one is not able to comprehend fully the thoroughness and the absoluteness of My judgement upon My household [1 Peter 4:17], but truly I say to you, both thorough and absolute shall My judgement be! And I shall shake [Hebrews 12:25-29] with such a "holy violence" every word and work of My people, that only that which is "gold" shall remain standing [Job 23:10b-12].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 3rd 2007]

+ I am calling all those of My children everywhere who have "abused" their position of authority over "women", both in the home and in the church, to an immediate and thorough repentance before Me! My patience has been long and My mercy great, but truly I say to you, My uncompromised Word has gone forth throughout the earth concerning the role of My handmaidens, in ministry and in the family, so clearly, and in such a way, that all those who are truly seeking Me, shall have already had the opportunity to "hear". And so now shall My judgement fall heavily upon "any" who dare in their "rebellious ignorance" to set themselves "above" the "help-meet" which I have provided for them.

I never made the provision for a man to "rule" as some sort of a "tyrant" over a woman, but rather for them to rule together in the "fullness" of their authority in Christ, over Satan and his evil kingdom [the present world system]. How dare any man "assume" that he, in himself, is superior in any way to a woman!? Indeed, all those who continue to "allow" themselves to be influenced by a "spirit of self-exaltation" shall have their folly made evident, and to all those who shall truly repent: they shall receive My "uncompromised" Word, and their minds shall be renewed, enabling them to see and to understand the true relationship they are called to with My "daughters". Let it be known that "all" true relationship stems first from a proper relationship with Me, and that apart from abiding in this proper relationship [love], disorder and lawlessness will continue to prevail in the lives [both church and family] of all who continue to exalt themselves above My Word!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 4th 2007]


+ For the most part, vast multitudes of My children are bound, in some way, to the "world system" - particularly in the financial realm. Tell My children that they must "begin to seek" Me and, thus, "acknowledge" Me in every aspect of their lives - and I shall surely show them what to do.

+ " Unforgiveness" is a terrible bondage.

+ It is only unbelief and fear [mistrust] that cause My people to "presumptuously" lean upon their own understanding in the "false hope" that "their" needs [selfish desires] will be met.

+ The "minor consequences" of self-desire can and will produce "major catastrophes" if that desire is maintained in fear and presumption.

+ My "blessings" are not for the purpose of "self-indulgence" [self-desire]. They are always for the purpose of furthering the Kingdom - at all cost to oneself.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 5th 2007]


+ When any one of My children ponders any question they have in their heart pertaining to "life" and ministry, before Me, they shall ALWAYS arrive at the right conclusion in accordance with My perfect will [devoid of any fleshly imperfection, corruption or darkness] as they continue to "maintain" godly desire - through intimate fellowship with Me, and the continued guarding of their heart with all diligence. The greatest detriment to one hearing the voice of My Spirit clearly and, thus, entering into the place of abiding in "revelation knowledge", is the seeking after things that are apart from My Will - through self-desire.

+ Many of My children remain bound by the "temporal realm". There remains within them, to a certain degree, a deep-rooted fear that only serves to keep their attention fixed on the circumstances that surround them in their own individual walks. Thus, they become entrenched by this bondage and Satan is able to keep them from moving nearer to a full consecration and reliance upon Me. As long as My children desire to keep their eyes fixed on the things that are perceived through the five physical senses instead of Me, they will not be able to place themselves in "total submission" to My Word. I desire to impress upon the hearts and minds of My children the need for them to "allow" Me to uproot the "ground" within them in which the seeds of fear [doubt, worry, unbelief] grow and are nourished by all those words and actions that are apart from the exercising of a true faith in My Word [1 John 4:18]. For, truly I say to you, the days in which fear and unbelief are "operative" in the midst of all those who truly love Me have come to an end! Indeed, all of mankind must choose their allegiance, and if they choose Me they must know from the beginning that all those who would call upon My name must walk in faith according to My Word [Will] - and that the one who calls upon My name from a pure heart shall NEVER be disappointed. Indeed, each and every one of My children must come to "know" that it is ONLY faith that pleases Me - and they must also come to "know" that I am a rewarder of those who seek Me [Hebrews 11:6].

+ Every believer, regardless of where they are presently, must begin to diligently put My Word first [if they have not already] in their lives. For, by doing so, they will allow Me to separate them from the sin in their lives [all that which is apart from a divine faith - love] and prepare them for every task thatI have for them in their remaining time on the earth in this dispensation. My children must NEVER lose heart [succumb to the spirits of discouragement or disheartenment] but, rather, they must enter into the divine rest that will surely "overtake" all those who come to "abide" in My Word - "knowing" that I - through My great and awesome power - shall take care of the rest.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 6th 2007]


+ If one of My children attempt to walk in the "comfort" of the Holy Spirit apart from the "fear [reverence] of the Lord", then they shall have placed themselves in a position wherein they must produce a "counterfeit" comfort. For truly I say to you, the comfort that is a spontaneous manifestation of My Spirit and of My love, can in no way operate apart from the "active" exercising of faith and trust in Me.

This is in no way just a matter of "outward" acknowledgment but a matter of the "inward" state of one's heart. Therefore, it is futile for one to acknowledge Me with their lips, but "maintain" an attitude of heart which still seeks its own. Indeed, it is this "selfish" and continued rebellious attitude that one takes that causes them to reach out in the darkness of their "own" understanding for that which already belongs to them in Christ - that is, the supernatural peace and comfort that passes all understanding, and the joy that produces spontaneously the only "strength" strong enough for them to "overcome" - regardless of any circumstance they may find themselves in.

To the degree that one "holds part back" - that is, to the degree that they are not willing to do all of My will at all times - it is to that degree that they shall in some way, however subtle, attempt to "produce" a counterfeit peace, and without realizing it they shall be "empowered" by a counterfeit love. Is there any word or action that can be spoken or taken,  apart from the revealed knowledge of My Word and the unction of My Spirit and still be called love? The answer is no!

The time has now come wherein each man's work shall become evident, and many shall call those of My children walking in love: loveless, arrogant, self-seeking narrow-minded, and they shall be accused of walking in a manner that does not serve "My" interests. But truly I say to you, I shall shatter the hardness of the accuser's hearts, and I shall show them to be the ones whom they have aptly described, presumptuously, in their own ignorance [Romans 2:1-2]; and I shall exalt all those of My children who have sought above all else to walk in the one "true" love - the love that has it's source on high.

Hold fast in the blessed assurance that the love and wisdom of Almighty God shall always be vindicated by it's deeds! Take no thought or fear for what flesh and blood may think - remembering always that they only are aware of what they themselves are and, thus, they are unable to, in their sinfulness and rebelliousness, understand My ways. Therefore, with single eye, advance, knowing that I shall surely keep you every step of the way, for it is only the power of My love that shall enable My children to overcome, and overcome they shall as they seek only to do the things that are pleasing to Me!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 7th 2007]


+ Many of My children, even some who have been used greatly up to this point, have "maintained" a fear of what others think. They have also "maintained" the desire to flee from the "confrontation" that I require them to be part of in this hour - the confrontation of My absolute Truth against the religious spirits that continue to hold many of My people captive. Because of these things they have retained a willingness to compromise My Word [My Way] and, thus, they have "formulated" a way [plan] that is not of Me, yet they have done so in My Name. Let it be clearly understood that there is only one way - and one way only! I do not call My children to fight in the "flesh" in order to prove the spiritual realities of the Kingdom, I call them only to obey within their own "given" sphere of activity. It is certain that their obedience will bring forth the necessary "confrontation" and the captives will be set free in their faithfulness. But, if one retains a fear of what others think of them [and, thus, seek the approval of man rather than My approval] THEN then they shall doom themselves to "failure" in their lives and ministries - until such time as a deep and thorough repentance is forthcoming. For while the world looks down upon those whom they consider "narrow-minded" or "opinionated", I count the steadfast and unwavering belief in My "revealed Word" [Will] as a glorious thing - and one that is well-pleasing to Me. Therefore, let those who have set themselves to seek ANY way that is apart from Me discover the futility of their chosen path through time spent with Me in the "inner chamber" in this season, and let all those who truly love Me continue to have one mind and one way; for only those who are "narrow-minded" [maintain a single eye] concerning the things of the Kingdom can abide on the "narrow" path".

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 8th 2007]


+ Perfect obedience is a "full-time" job.

+ Many of My children have become "adept" at hearing the "voice" [lies] of the Evil One.

"adept" - highly skilled; proficient;

+ Taking heed of circumstances in the "natural" as one's sole and final authority in discerning that which is "real" [spiritual reality], and that which is not, is a "fool's trap".

+ My children, in any given moment, are either aligned - and, thus, in perfect agreement with - My Word or the lies of Satan.

+ Arrogance [self-assurance] is the counterfeit of a "true" love.

+ "Idle" [non-faith producing] words are "deadly" words [Ephesians 4:29].

+ "Manic depression" and demonic oppression are one and the same.

+ There is only one thing that causes "limited" knowledge [lack of revelation], and that is sin [rebellion].

+ All unrighteous judgement has its root in fear and self-exaltation [self-desire].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 9th 2007]


+ Just because one does not appear to "hear" the words that are spoken concerning them does not mean that those words - wholesome or unwholesome - do not have an immediate "impact" on them in the spiritual realm.

+ If one sets their heart on the "increase" [blessings] in their life [Psalm 62:10b] then they are surely "helping" Satan to carry out his schemes against them - schemes that are continually formulated to move them further and further away from My will for their life and ministry.

+ "Self-indulgence" always produces some form of "lack".

+ Whether the size of an ocean or just a "drop of water" - "sin is sin".

+ All dependence upon "flesh and blood" - apart from the leading of My Spirit is self-serving.

+ A "defiant stand" against setting one's heart on the increase is a "defiant stand" against the "flesh", and a defiant stand against the flesh is a defiant stand against setting one's heart on "any" increase [of blessing].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 10th 2007]


+ My children must learn to act on the "impressions" I have placed in their spirits - always testing to see whether ANY impression received is in agreement with My Word or whether it is a counterfeit of the Evil One. In coming to the realization that the guidance is from Me they must proceed onward, knowing that I shall surely guide their paths in every way as they continually acknowledge Me in ALL of their ways. Even if the Evil One attempts to impress My children to go a certain way, am I not watching over them to lead them out of harm's way?

+ My children must realize that in the area of giving, the Evil One, in his attempt to influence [control] them, will always try and take articles or money that are to be designated for My work and somehow get them into the hands of men and women who will then filter these things into the "dead works" of the flesh. It is of the utmost importance for each and every one of My children to "sow" [spirit, soul, body or financially] only in accordance with a direct leading [revelation] from My Spirit [Galatians 6:7-8]. For this is the way of the Kingdom - and this is the way of bearing maximum fruit in the building up of the Glorious Church.

+ How will My children be able to hear My voice if they remain in fellowship with sin and this present evil world system? The time has come for all of My children to return wholly unto their First Love, and stop taking the spiritual realities of the Church and the Kingdom so lightly. Every one of My children are called to guard their heart with ALL diligence, and separate themselves wholly unto Me. But truly I say to you, a great many of My children will fail to discern the great manifestations of My Spirit in this last hour - being darkened in their understanding, and excluded from the fullness of My life and Glory, because of the ignorance that is in them due to the  hardness of their heart. But in spite of this, the multitudes will flock to hear My uncompromised Word preached in this hour and, indeed, great signs and wonders shall follow all who will hearken unto all that I shall speak through My holy vessels - for I shall back all of the words spoken by My anointed ones with devastating power, and every manifestation of death shall bow its knee before their onslaught [Proverbs 12:28].

+ I have indeed spoken through My servants, the holy apostles and prophets, mightily in this last hour and, truly I say to you, once again My children shall cry out, "Where is there a true apostle or prophet of God? I must see [hear] a true apostle or prophet of God!" And My servants, the apostles and prophets, shall be esteemed greatly in the land. For in this last hour, My beloved servants, the apostles and prophets, shall see their vindication at My hand. For vengeance is indeed Mine, and all the forces of the Evil One shall "recoil" at the power of the anointing My holy servants shall walk in, in this last hour. It is a sight that has never before been seen by the eyes of men; for I have appointed My servants, the holy apostles and prophets, over the nations and over the kingdoms to pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant, and great shall be the fruit of their labours in this final hour! 

+ I say to you My children, place all your trust in Me, the  Lord your God. And you shall be established; put your trust in My prophets and succeed [2 Chronicles 20:20b], for indeed the time has come to choose their allegiance. For in the purest sense of the word it shall be seen that, "He who is not for Me is against Me!" Therefore, draw near to Me and I will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands those of you who would retain sin and purify your hearts you who are double-minded. For the time has come to forsake all that is not of Me and humble yourselves in My presence, for THEN I shall surely exalt you - and THEN you shall enter into the fullness of your Kingdom-position [destiny].

"destiny" - The purpose or end for which anything is created or intended;

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 11th 2007]


+ If one remains "self-centered" in any area of their lives, then they shall deem "suffering for righteousness" sake" [continually resisting against all that they have been redeemed from] as not being a worthwhile activity. It is only as one bridges the gap between their "feelings" and reality - through the constant exercising of an absolute faith and trust in My Word - that they shall walk in the fullness of the truth which states, "Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord" [1 Corinthians 15:58].

+ Any word spoken which exalts "self", and which seeks to "downgrade" another, has its root in the fear and "insecurity" of the one speaking. Is it not written "Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, except that word which brings grace to those who hear according to the need of the moment"? Indeed, if one of My children finds themselves speaking "unwholesome" words to, or about, others the sole reason for this is that they have lost sight of who they are in Christ and, thus, they must attempt to establish and justify themselves before "flesh and blood". All those of My children who "abide" in My Word will in no way feel compelled to justify or exalt themselves for they shall have the "continual assurance" in their heart of the "right-standing" and authority they have in Christ.

+ In this last hour, in the times of "intense" warfare and the conflict of kingdoms, every one of My children shall either be found pursuing "selfishness" until they are consumed or pursuing the Enemy until he is consumed [2 Samuel 22:38].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 12th 2007]


+ To the degree that one focusses on "self", it is to that degree that they depart from My Will.

+ Those of My children who continue to judge unrighteously all "around them" do so because they have never completely laid down their own lives before Me and, thus, every word they speak in complaint and judgement is but a product and an image of those things that control them [fear, pride, rebellion etc] and, indeed, the very things they "accuse" others of they themselves do [Romans 2:1] - without exception.

+ Only a fool chooses to lean upon their "own" understanding.

+ How can one walk in the Spirit and remain "self-conscious"?

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 13th 2007]


+ Tell My children to "abide" in My Word in order that they might gain the "necessary" revelation each day. For it is that very "revelation" that shall both cause them to experience the "fullness" of their freedom in Christ and keep them on the narrow path of perfect obedience.

+ My children are either denying "self" or denying Me [My Word - Will] in any given moment.

+ If My children "maintain" any ground of fear [selfishness] in their lives then to that degree the "flesh" [soul and body] shall maintain dominance over their "spirit-man". It is only as one continually puts themselves in a position close to Me - thus enabling Me to "expose" and "consume" any ground of fear within them [that "ground" having been wrought in them experientially through a continuous meditating and acting upon the lies of the Evil One throughout their life]. From this, one can clearly see the importance of abiding in My Word, and bringing every thought captive to a "revelation" of it. For it is ONLY in this way that one's heart and mind is continually renewed in such a way as to conform them into the perfect image of My Dear Son [Romans 12:1-2].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 14th 2007]


+ The time is coming, and now is, when many of My children, who have all but ignored My Word, will cry out to Me from a pure heart. For they will have come to the stark realization that their continued disobedience has allowed the Evil One to mount his vile attacks against them, and for a time they shall be like a people with no home and they shall feel that there is no escape for them. But truly I say to you, I shall cause great signs and wonders to follow those in the five-fold ministry in order to catch the attention of those who have turned their backs on Me - for it is My will that not one soul should perish, and indeed My mercy endures forever. And they shall come and be healed and restored wholly unto Me. It is for this reason that I have issued an alert deep within the spirits of My handmaidens and bondservants to cleanse themselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit - perfecting holiness in respect of My wishes [2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1].

I am calling all those who desire above all else to please Me and to walk continually in My perfect path, to be obedient even to the smallest detail of My will. For now is the time for My power to be manifested as never before in the earth! Now is the time for the greatest move of My people throughout the ages. All the time spent in training is over, for now we move to take the earth by storm. How I have longed to pour forth out of My Spirit signs and wonders, blessings and miracles, that will astound even the hardest hearts. How I have longed for the hearts of My people to be one with My heart in order that My will be done on earth as it is in Heaven;  for I choose to accomplish all that I choose to accomplish, through My beloved children. As they guard their hearts with all diligence I, by the voice of My Spirit, shall utter commands to direct them to the place they should go, and I shall reveal to them the words I would have them speak in the face of Satan's strongholds. They must have no fear, for I shall back every Word they speak in My name, by the power of My Spirit.  Indeed they must speak the words I impress upon their spirits, and know by faith that the anointing on those words will get the job done. For truly, truly I say to you, those who allow themselves to be the vessels of My anointing shall surely be sought out far and wide, and they shall ride the crest of this wave of My Spirit non-stop supernaturally until the catching away of My Church [1 Thessalonians 4:16-18]. 

These coming times and events will at first seem like a dream to even those who have walked in My counsel for many years, but all will soon see the realization of the intercessions that have been made by My consecrated ones, and all will see that the fervent, effectual prayer of My righteous ones has released My unlimited power upon the earth, and indeed those who have humbled themselves before Me at all cost to their own desires, shall take their place of honor that I have promised to them according to My Word [1 Peter 5:6].

I have chosen this time for the revelation of My sons and daughters in the earth - My beloved children who have taken the authority I have given them, and been faithful in all I have given them to do. All shall see as these days and weeks pass that Jesus Christ is indeed the Lord of Lords and King of Kings, and no longer shall My beloved Church be scorned and mocked - for there shall be no sin or fear within her, and all that is said and done by her shall be a revelation of the love, wisdom and righteousness of Almighty God. Yes, My children, this is the time you have long awaited. Hold fast and rejoice for truly, truly I say to you in a way that I have never been able to say to you before, rejoice for the fullness of your destiny draws near!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 15th 2007]


+ Perfect obedience on the part of My children will most certainly cause "unpleasant" situations and "feelings" to arise at times, but as those being convicted humble themselves before Me, will it not cause them in some way to gain eternal benefit [reward]? Go forth in perfect obedience [love] "knowing" that all that you do and say is accomplishing the greatest eternal benefit in the lives of those I bring across your path [1 Corinthians 15:58].

+ Those who "adamantly" deny that those who are "born-again" can be used by the Devil to carry out his purposes, already are [2 Timothy 2:26]!

+ One can only afford to be "narrow-minded" when they are "correct" in their beliefs [doctrine] [Matthew 7:13-14].

+ It is the "consideration" of the world and its ways by many of My people that has, to a great degree, kept them apart from the deep and intimate fellowship I desire to have with each one of My children. They adhere to the principles of the Kingdom when it "seems" to serve their own purposes, but they are just as quick to adhere to the "world system" when that seems to serve "their" purposes best. I desire My people to be led by My Spirit in all things - for My ways are higher than the ways of the world, and My Wisdom is higher than the "wisdom of the world" - which is foolishness in My sight [1 Corinthians 1:18-25]. In these days, those abiding in My wisdom shall be exalted [given a platform] in order that they might release the revelation[s] they have been blessed with - revelation[s] that will surely turn the "world" upside down, and set many captives free!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 16th 2007]


+ All hypocrisy has its foundation in "fellowship" with the world.

+ Self-exaltive thoughts are always "most" gratifying to the flesh.

+ Let there be a great call to repentance go forth throughout the midst of My people! For truly I say to you, the "spirit of self-exaltation" that has run rampant - up until this time - shall surely be driven out. And the "ground" of fear and unbelief in the hearts of many of My people shall be consumed by the fire of My presence as I send forth My holy apostles and prophets - for in the time of the Glorious Church the name of Jesus, alone [Ephesians 1:17-23], shall be exalted in the midst of My people.

+ The premier motivation of "grief" and ungodly sorrow is selfishness and unbelief.

+ Divine faith knows no "seasons".

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 17th 2007]


+ Sin has its origin in one's heart. Although many dwell on the outward manifestation - the physical word or action - that word or action is merely a byproduct of a "defiled" heart. A strong and edified spirit shall always keep one's heart undefiled and shall allow one to see clearly at all times even the slightest hint of wrong motivation and the temptation which attempts to fuel it. The allowance of the entrance - through "fellowship" with the world - of ungodly thoughts and words is the method by which the Evil One seeks to keep My children in the place of "defilement". For in this place he can "control" them and keep them from manifesting My power to set his captives free.

+ If one's flesh is in dominance over their spirit man then they shall have a "distorted" view of their "needs".

+ Man is not an entity unto himself. He will either obey Me or he will obey [align himself with the lies of] Satan [Romans 6:16].

+ My children must bring "every" thought captive to a perfect obedience [2 Corinthians 10:5]. For if they allow the Evil One to continually expand their thought range over any given period of time then the deeper he will have them enslaved in fear and darkness.

+ Is one's "problem" their problem or is one's attitude towards their problem their problem?

+ One does not pray with their "mind" they pray with their heart.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 18th 2007]


+ It is futile for My children to attempt to walk in faith by the power of the flesh, for faith comes by hearing and hearing by My Word. Indeed, all things come into being and are upheld by the power of My Word. Therefore, it is of the greatest importance for My children to discern the difference between fleshly striving and standing fast on My Word. As I have said before an "unwholesome" faith attempts to peek around corners, always maintaining a certain amount of reliance upon the five physical senses, apart from My Word. Therefore, a "wholesome" or perfect [absolute] faith is one that keeps its eyes fixed firmly on My Word. Did I not say to My children, "Keep your eyes fixed firmly on Jesus [My Word], the author and perfecter of faith? And is it not also written that the Word became flesh, and again that the Word was God [John 1:1-14]?

As My children develop a "mature" faith, their reliance on the five physical senses shall diminish, and indeed their senses will have become trained to discern both good and evil [Hebrews 5:14] by the "habitual practice" of obedience to the spiritual principles and commands I have set forth in My Word. My children must realize that I expect nothing of them apart from a pure and simple devotion to My Word, that will manifest in the obedience that comes only from a pure and loving heart. Is it not written to obey is better than sacrifice? If My children notice their eyes beginning to succumb to the "futile" pressure by which the Evil One attempts to lure them outside the covenants of promise, all they need to do is repent in their heart [1 John 1:9]. For, in discerning quickly any potential seed of unbelief, every thought shall be brought captive to the obedience of My Word [a revelation of My Will], and My beloved and precious ones shall "dwell securely" in the blessed land [the Kingdom] that I have provided for them in Christ Jesus.


+ Satan will attempt to get My children to believe that they "need" things that, in reality, they do not need. It is through this scheme that the Evil One is able to move those, who "allow" themselves to be deceived, apart from My perfect path [Kingdom-position]. For I meet the needs of My people perfectly in ALL that they are called to, but My children must be willing to act on My Word [Will]. For if they refuse to act on My Word and continually seek a revelation of My Will then their only other choice will be to act on the lying words of the Evil One.

As My children persevere in obedience, they shall indeed reap the abundance I have planned for them in every facet of their lives. But I say this to you, My children will not be able to retain "wilful sin" in their lives, and at the same time be found in obedience to Me. For the "seed" [leaven of unrighteousness] that causes one to knowingly retain sin in their lives must be removed through the work of the Spirit of the Cross or else they shall be consumed by a lust for other things apart from Me [Mark 4:13-20]. For in choosing their own fleshly desire [self-desire] above My Word, they have already "allowed" themselves to take the first step way from intimate communion with Me, and if they persevere in their folly, they will begin to "perish" at the hands of the Evil One and his forces - according to their "own" will and desire.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 19th 2007]


+ One area of Satan's scheme to keep My bondservants and handmaidens from speaking "My" words will be to move upon those, in whose presence they stand, to cry out with a "loud voice" in disdain and contempt, and "cover" their ears; and they shall refuse to allow them to speak [Ezekiel 2:3-8]; but My beloved bondservants and handmaidens must not fear, for in the times that I desire to speak, I shall speak, and in the times that I desire to remain silent I shall remain silent, and by the anointing that abides within them they shall "know" the difference between the two.

Truly I say to you, as they speak My words in the power of the "resurrection" and the authority of the "ascension" then the hearts of the rebellious ones shall surely be "cut to the quick" and the fire on the words that they speak in My Name, shall both expose and "devastate" the deepest desires of their hardened hearts and darkened minds [Jeremiah 5:14].

Again, My sent ones must not be moved by the "rampant emotionalism" that shall proceed forth out of the mouths and through the actions of the "sons of disobedience". For as they are in "no way alarmed", so shall I accomplish the work that I desire to accomplish in that moment. Therefore, they must count it all joy as I send them forth into the midst of the "congregations" of My people. For in this time, I shall devastate "all" that is "apart" from Me, and I shall greatly edify and separate unto Me all those who seek first My Kingdom, and bring them into a true spiritual environment - regardless of where they "had" been in the past.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 20th 2007]


+ One cannot continually walk in "all" of the light [revelation] that they have been blessed with if they do not keep their spirit man in dominance over their soul and body - through the guarding of their heart with ALL diligence on a daily basis [Proverbs 4:23].

+ One of the deepest inherent tendencies of the flesh is to "depart from grace". For My grace is accessed by faith alone - and there is no "true" [divine] faith in the flesh [Romans 5:1-2]!

+ When are My children going to realize that "everything" Satan says to them is "unrighteous" - and a lie?

+ Self denied - God glorified!

+ In any given moment, My children are either "making" a provision or receiving My Provision [the Anointed One and His Anointing] [Philippians 4:19].

+ There are no "shoulders" on the Highway of Holiness [Isaiah 35:8-10].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 21st 2007]


+ It is the "spirit of relaxation" that causes many of My children to "seek" sanctuary in the gratification of their soul and thus they neglect their "Kingdom duties".

"relax" - Latin: re: again + laxare: to loosen; - to make less stringent or severe, as discipline; to abate; slacken, as efforts;

"lax" - lacking disciplinary control;

+ In many cases My children seem more "fascinated" with the death and darkness of this world then they are with My light and life [zoe].

+ There are many in the church who pride themselves in their so-called "good works" when, in reality, those "good works" are rooted and grounded in selfishness, pride and rebellion. And although it may "appear" to many that their words and actions are "acceptable", in truth, they are simply a self-initiated "spiritual masquerade".

+ To the degree one "allows" their soul and their body dominance over their "spirit-man" it is to that degree that "emotional attachment" [soulish activity] shall supercede "true [divine] relationship" in their fellowship with others.

+ The ministry of the Christ [the Anointed One and His Anointing] is to always "perfectly represent" Me [the Heavenly Father].

+ There is always a "rebirth" and great renewal and restoration after a "stronghold" [mind-set - bondage] is torn down.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 22nd 2007]


+ The time for playing "church" is over! My children must realize the seriousness of their calling. Many still stubbornly refuse to yield to the voice of My Spirit, and because of this they allow themselves to suffer great harm at the hands of the Evil One and his forces. There is not one of My children anywhere in the earth who, in the last few months, has not in some form heard the urgent call to draw nearer to Me. Am I not a just God? Would I allow the Evil One to gain advantage on My precious ones in any way - apart from their "own" will? Truly I say to you, no! Is My covenant, which was ratified by the precious Blood of My dear Son, of no avail to My children? It grieves My heart deeply to see those whom I have loved from before the foundations of the earth, make themselves strangers to the Covenants of promise. For what earthly father, having made provision for all of the needs of his children only to watch them carelessly and recklessly wander outside the boundaries of his provision, would not suffer the deepest sorrow of heart?  For in his heart he knows that there is no way to survive [overcome] for his children in the place they have chosen to remain? Truly, truly I say to you My day has come, the time of times, the age of ages, and blessed [highly favoured] are those who will hearken to the voice of My Spirit, for they shall see My glory in this hour.

+ If one of My children take a thought which  proceeds from their own understanding - having been influenced by the Evil One - they will always, in some way, hold fast to the physical circumstances that surround them. Thus, they will proceed to base every thought on the temporal rather than the eternal, never coming to the realization that all that is of this world - and therefore separate from My Word - is subject to change by the power which exists within My Words. Indeed that power which causes each of My Words to come to pass, resides within those very Words. Is it not written, "Nothing is impossible to him who believes"? Therefore, one is able to see clearly that My children "must" make their abode in My Word. For ,as they do, faith will come, and they shall keep themselves in a position to change [yield to My Spirit], and bring every circumstance that crosses their path into accordance with My Word - by the faith and power of My Word abiding within them.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 23rd 2007]


+ When My children will direct every one of their energies towards Me until at times it will seem that they are at an end of all they are able to do; it is then that I am enabled to manifest My power to a greater degree in their lives, and change any evil circumstance by that power. Some of My children continually refuse to empty themselves in order to present themselves a living and holy sacrifice before Me, and yet they  take the time to ponder the fact that there is some form of lack in many areas of their lives. If one of My children desire to meet their needs by their own understanding, then quite simply I am not able to meet them by My power and wisdom - until such a time that a deep and thorough repentance is forthcoming.

Many of My children have been greatly blessed supernaturally by My power, again and again, yet an inherent tendency remains within them - because of their refusal to take the steps that would cause their minds to be renewed by the power of My Word - to fall back into a reliance on their own understanding. I call each and every one of My children at this time, to give of themselves above and beyond the place where they are at this moment, to the point wherein emptying themselves, they shall be filled and consumed by My Spirit and, THEN, I shall be enabled to answer powerfully every prayer according to My Word; for if My children will pray and communicate with Me without ceasing [1 Thessalonians 5:17], then surely My will shall be done in the earth at an accelerated pace.

My children need not be concerned with any "apparent delay" in the answering of their prayers concerning My spotless and unblemished Church. For I shall guide them in the counsel of My Wisdom as to what they must do individually - and it is then, and only then, that they will experience the unity of the Holy Spirit in the bond of peace that I so desire in My Church. There are many who have striven in their own mind and strength to bring about such unity. Do they not yet "know" that no good thing initiates from the flesh, and that it is only futility and sin to lean upon their own understanding? Truly, truly I say to you, the time has come to remove "all" of the dross and impurity from My Body by the consuming fire of My Spirit! As My children heed these Words I have spoken [and it is only as they obey My Word and spend quality time with Me in the "inner chamber" that they will be able to discern the lateness of the hour] they shall surely escape the snares of the Evil One that continually await those who walk on the "broad path" [Matthew 7:13-14] that he attempts to lure every one of My precious children to.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 24th 2007]


+ The world looks down upon those of their own who are considered narrow-minded or "opinionated" [strong in their belief of one given subject]. But that conclusion or judgement, although held with confidence will "always fall short" of the positive or exact knowledge [revelation] of the truth. The Evil One fears any one of My children perfectly obeying the command to keep their eyes "fixed" on Jesus. And, also, being jealous of the absolute faithfulness of My children, he has attempted to gain this worship for himself, and has perverted these things into the "narrow-mindedness" of one's own opinions that proceed from the "flesh" - through fear darkness  and rebellion. There are many who claim to be open to all things, but if they are not filled with My Spirit and open only to His voice, then they are open only to the wiles of the Evil One. I say to you again, that if one has not put themselves in a position to hear the voice of My Spirit, then they have put themselves in a position to hear the lying voice of the Evil One.

+ There is no way apart from Jesus; there is no truth apart from Jesus; and there is no life apart from Jesus. For indeed in Him are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge and He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. All things were created by Him and for Him and He indeed is the fullness of all in all. For there shall be nothing that is not changed, apart from Him, for it is written, "The heavens and the earth shall pass away, but My Word shall not pass away", for My words are the sum of truth and truth is the sum of My words, and in a short while all that is not in Jesus will no longer be in existence. My children must come to the place wherein they realize that there is only one way and one way only. For as they desire from a pure heart to live lives that are pleasing to Me they will see clearly that all of these things that I have spoken are so.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 25th 2007]


+ For the most part My children do not realize the serious consequences of leaning upon their own understanding to "any" degree. Mental ascension to My Word and My Kingdom leads one continually into a place wherein they "believe" in a doctrine, or so-called truth, that is not of Me. Many of My children misunderstand Me, and My purposes, because they look upon Me, choosing to believe whatever "figment of their imagination" [thought - lie] Satan impresses them with - and which ALWAYS fall directly in line with their "own" purposes and plans [self-agenda] rather than My purposes and plans. Therefore, from this, you can see that "any" degree of mental ascension leads to "misunderstanding" and, therefore, disobedience in the carrying out of My will. I desire all of My children to walk by "revelation" - for I communicate with all of My children from "spirit to spirit" by the power of My Spirit, and no other way or "method" has ever been "acceptable" to Me.

Unless one's spirit is edified, and established in My Word, Satan shall retain a degree of control over their minds and, thus, they shall come to be used by him to hinder the establishment of My "true" Church. Now is the time wherein My judgements shall fall upon all those who have "adhered" to a mental and emotional religion, and because they have forsaken fellowship with Me they do not know Me in the way that I desire to be known by them - and not only the way that I desire, but the way that is "necessary" for them to both survive [overcome]and prosper in the earth!

No more shall the doctrines and traditions of men be "bandied" about recklessly, for I shall judge EVERY idle word [and the fruit of those words], and I shall let all those who speak them [from out of the "abundance" of their heart] know that the words they speak are "stout" against Me. There are many of My children who have forsaken Me - and My plan for their lives - to follow after "flesh and blood". Men and women worshipping men and women - who worship "self". Is this not the most abominable thing one can conceive of in My church?

There are many who say that My Word concerning  holiness and consecration are "unclear" - and that SURELY I would not require EVERYTHING of My people. But truly I say to you, it is they who are unclear in both their hearts and their minds, and they have opened themselves up to receive freely the lies of the Evil One and, up until this time, it has led to "mass confusion" in many areas of My church. But I am about to expose the things that have been, for what they truly are - without exception!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 26th 2007]


+ Quite simply put: many of My children have "exalted" the Devil and his schemes above My Word [Will] through the holding onto an element of self-desire in their lives.

+ Many of My people stand in the pulpit and "unknowingly" put pressure on their congregation for finances. They lack a revelation of the power of the Anointing that abides within. For as My bondservants and handmaidens put forth My uncompromised Word they shall surely provoke [by the power of My Spirit] all those who truly love Me to a perfect obedience concerning the "giving of finances" - or any other aspect of My will for their lives. On the other hand, that same word will cause a "deep restlessness" in the hearts of all those who are holding part back - through fear and unbelief. But truly I say to you, this restlessness is of Me, and it shall remain until they are ready to walk in a "true" repentance and, after "receiving" forgiveness from Me, they shall surely conform to "every" aspect of My will for their lives.

+ Any word or action that has its root in the flesh is always "counter-productive to one receiving My Best [the fullness of My Provision] in every aspect of life and ministry.

+ If My children do not constantly "maintain" the position of having their spirit man in dominance over their soul and body THEN, as they go forth to minister, they will experience to a certain degree a lack of power upon the words they speak and, indeed, those words they speak will NOT bring forth an "absolute deliverance" [perfect liberty] for the one[s] they are ministering to.

+ To keep one's spirit man in dominance over their soul and body is to abide in perfect love, and is it not written that faith works by [through] love [Galatians 5:6b]? It is as My children abide in My love that they shall experience all that I have "ordained" for their life and ministry. It is My desire to continually "thrill" My children, and do that which exceeds abundantly beyond all they can ask or think - at all times!

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 27th 2007]


+ Disobedience to My Word always manifests itself in "self-indulgence" - and some form of lack.

+ Fear triggers self-indulgence. Faith triggers godly desire, and a "hungering and thirsting" after righteousness and obedience.

+ All "presumption"  is the result of one's soul and body being in dominance over their spirit-man.

+ Leaning upon one's own understanding is self-confident folly [futility].

+ When the prime influence in the life of one of My children is a "spirit of idolatry" then how is it that they still "believe" that they will come into the place of abiding in that "perfect fellowship" that I so desire - the ONLY position that shall "enable" them to walk in the "fullness" of the ministry that I have called them to.

+ "Absolute" [pure] light reveals "absolute" truth.

+ The "spirit of mental ascent" [which manifests on one willfully leaning upon their own understanding] is a counterfeit spirit to the "Spirit of wisdom and revelation" [Ephesians 1:17].

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 28th 2007]


+ Speaking My Word in every circumstance, in the name of Jesus will cause those circumstances to begin to conform to My perfect will. Speaking words that proceed from the flesh in the name of "self" will cause every circumstance to remain in, or conform to the ways of the world and keep those who hear and speak them, in bondage to the law of sin and death".

+ Words of love will bring about My manifested presence in every situation. Words of fear and pride will bring about the manifested presence of Satan and his forces. Words spoken in love will always control any given situation and Satan shall and his forces shall surely suffer defeat.

+ Guilt is a manifestation of sin meeting, in some form, My holiness.

+ The sin is not that My children have not lived the "Divine Requirement" [Luke 10:27] I have set before them in My Word; but that they have not sought My face "whole-heartedly" in the "inner chamber". For as surely as they seek Me whole-heartedly, so shall they find Me - and so shall they be clothed continually with power from on high to "abide" in the place of a heart "wholly given" to Me.

+ The Word without "revelation" becomes false doctrine; which in turn becomes tradition; which in turn leads to an ever increasing darkness in the heart and mind of the one who continues to align themselves with the lies of the Evil One.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 29th 2007]


+ There is no greater foolishness found in this earth than one of My children "allowing" themselves to become "self-absorbed".

+ There is no excuse for "money-mindedness" in the lives of My children - for the "love" of money is root of all manner of evil [sin].

+ Many of My children seek only to be "coddled" and, thus, they allow themselves to be deceived by the Evil One. Truly I say to you, I shall send forth My holy apostles and prophets filled with revelation from My Throne Room and "holy fire", and through them I shall "shake" My people [church] to their very foundation. Many of My children have such a "shallow" revelation of My divine character and their call to an "absolute" surrender that they are easily persuaded that the uncompromised word going forth in the "fullness" of conviction through My holy apostles and prophets is not for their "greatest eternal benefit" [that they might enter into the fullness of their precious inheritance in Christ] - but rather, of the Devil! And, thus, they allow themselves to be used by the Evil One to persecute My bondservants and handmaidens - but not for long!

"coddle" - to treat as a baby or an invalid; pamper;

+ I call My children to take NO preconceived notions at any time. My children must guard their hearts with "all" diligence - particularly in the area of "emotional attachments" [soul-ties]. For it is in this area that many preconceived notions [mental ascensions to My Word and Will] have flourished throughout the years of one's life. It is only as one "allows" their mind to be renewed by "fixing" their eyes on My Word that these "notions" will be supernaturally "dissolved" through the power of the Spirit of wisdom and revelation - thus freeing them up to serve Me from the position of a heart "wholly" given.

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EXHORTATIONS FROM THE FATHER

["Reflections" Of The Father's Heart]

[september 30th 2007]


+ The "spirit of fear" being spoken forth from the pulpit in an effort to "elevate" My people does not produce holiness in them but, rather, ALWAYS a deeper bondage to fear and darkness - leading to the forsaking of intimate fellowship with Me, and a stronger dependence upon one's own understanding and the "work ethic". Words spoken in fear misrepresent My true heart and character - without exception - even though the "doctrine" may sound good. It is only revelation knowledge that both elevates and leads one into the place of an "abiding" holiness.

+ The "fear of what others think" is a very heavy bondage.

+ There are some of My people who shall "perish" in this hour for a lack of revealed knowledge when all the time there was no need for them to have a "lack" of revealed knowledge.

+ How can one be in the right place at the right time if they are "maintaining" any element of "self-desire"?  For truly I say to you, the root of self-desire [the flesh] is always in perfect enmity with My will.

+ It is going to take the exercising of an absolute faith, working through a perfect love [which manifests in a perfect obedience] for My people to have "enough" to accomplish every Kingdom-task that I have called them to [ordained for them] in this last hour.

+ Entering into "covenant" with the wrong marriage partner is a one way ticket to Hell on earth!

+ The "fullness" of time has come, My beloved ones!

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