Well, Deborah, it looks like you and Marsha Burns were given very similar messages! And God obviously wants us to get this one; because it’s SO important for every man and woman standing for marriage restoration to understand that we have to stand on the power and promise of God’s Word and LISTEN to HIM and HIM alone! So let’s heed the wisdom and counsel of today’s Small Straws message and we will be GREATLY blessed and encouraged!

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Spirit of Prophecy Bulletin
Small Straws In A Soft Wind by Marsha Burns — December 23, 2008:
The Lord says: though the storms rage around you, I will speak to you in the wind, and I will speak to you in the whirlwind. But, you must stand still and not be moved or carried away by the winds of adversity. I say, stand still and see the salvation of your God. You will see many moved from their place of stability and even moved from their place of power, but you must continue to stand on the Rock of My salvation. For, I am your place of safety from the storms.
Beloved, your well-being depends on your willingness to obey My word, and My leading. You must repeatedly and deliberately come before Me in quiet submission, positioning yourself spiritually to hear My voice. Rebellion will result in immediate and almost instantaneous breakdown.
There will be ground blizzards, which represent the storms in the natural realm that have the ability to blind you for a season. But I am with you and will be with you in these storms. Trust Me to call to you to “come up here” where I can give you hope and perspective. Certainly, I will show you the way to endure and overcome every obstacle. You are Mine. I have chosen you and called you by name. I will lead you forth in peace regardless of the uncertainty that surrounds and threatens to engulf you. Do not be afraid!
The challenges that you face in this season are not meant to weaken or destroy you. But, you must rise up to meet these challenges like David ran to Goliath– with faith, courage and boldness. You are equipped with the weapons necessary to win every battle and gain the victory.
This is a time when you must discern between the battles that are yours to fight and those not yours. Watch for the temptation to take on the offenses of others and try to champion their cause when it is not your responsibility to do so. Not every war is yours; not every battle is yours; fight only as you are led by My Spirit, says the Lord. I alone will lead you into battle and cause you to triumph.
I have brought you forth in this season to speak; yes, even to prophesy to the mountains, the hills, and the rivers. I call you to prophesy to the mountain that stands in the way of your progress, and command by faith that it to be removed. As you prophesy, be aware the enemy wants to shut your mouth so that you do not speak My word. Refuse to allow him to silence you so that you do not bring forth the revelation, wisdom, and comfort that I give you. Open your mouth, and I will fill it.
Set a watch, for the enemy will try to re-establish old strongholds. He will intimidate you with past failures and old mindsets in an effort to cause you to lose confidence. He wants to gain control through fear, guilt, shame and regret. Refuse to allow this attack to gain a foothold, for the devil is a liar and the father of lies.
I am with you in your times of trouble and your season of tribulation, and what is being worked in you can never be taken away. You are being built up in endurance and perseverance. I am with you to comfort you and strengthen you, and when this season is over you will be amazed at the strength and assurance that you have acquired. You, beloved, must go deeper before you can go higher. A new level of revelation awaits you, but you cannot go up until you go down to the depths of your soul to deal with the reproach that renews the besetting sin of fearing man. These bonds must be broken before you can be liberated to soar in the Spirit. Loose yourself and be free, says the Lord.
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Posted Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 11:29 am in Seeds Of Faith.