Emerson had it right! 2017

There is much wisdom in this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson

“As long as a man stands in his own way, everything seems to be in his way.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 I want this year to be the year that NOTHING STANDS IN OUR WAY FROM ADVANCEMENT in our marriages, families, church body and God’s people all around the world. 

Our fears, lack of courage, and doubt in God’s word can prevent us from attaining massive Victories. It’s  time to repent and renounce those lies. I am not letting anything hold me back in 2017! Its time for ADVANCEMENT! Time for CLARITY! Time for FAVOR OF PROVISIONS for Big Time Dreams. This is a year when God is blowing the dust off of prophetic words from the past. BUT YOU must be the one to pick them up, read them and declare your alignment with them. We will never be the same after this year! I believe it and I declare it!!

2017 the Arising of the Watchmen

I have been sensing strongly in the last year THE ARISING OF THE WATCHMEN. They are those who feel compelled by the Spirit of God in prayer and in word and deed to proclaim what the Spirit of the Lord is saying. Not only in the prophetic but in the present. Those who have an eye to see beyond what is happening in the natural but to see the spiritual significance behind it and how it connects with other events past present and future. Many times watchmen are misunderstood or told they are too spiritual about certain things. I believe that watchmen are called by God to have an eye and ear to heaven and the ground of earth. They are also those, especially this year, who God is raising up to call the church to prayer or action. When you read Ezekiel 33 you will see the responsibility of the watchmen. Those who are called into this area of ministry should not take it lightly. It is a serious responsibility but the result is much freedom, protection and release of joy. There is a difference between a watchman and an intercessor. It is one thing to be alerted of situations and another to go before the throne room of God and declare His purposes from heaven to earth. 
I am so excited for what God is going to do in 2017. It is beyond anything I have ever felt going into a new year. At the same time, like never before, in the last year I have been stirred in my spirit to be on guard and vigilant with what the Spirit of God is saying. I know going into this next year will be the fulfillment of so many words that God has spoken over us personally and the church. I am standing on God’s promises and declaring His words to us that we will go forth like branches over a wall bearing fruit. 


INCREASE – INCREASE – INCREASE!!! This is a year of INCREASE. The harvest is coming in and our doors are open and ready, as well as, our feet outside showing love and revealing who Jesus is! Get ready for new assignments, and new levels of promotion. Its coming. God going to supply every need in the church, in your homes, at your jobs, in your schools! I see loaves of bread falling from heaven and to each person it becomes exactly what you need for your situation. He knows and is faithful to provide. 


This is a time to TRUST like never before because He is going to set you up in front of Cliffs where you will have to make a giant leap, or choose to go back to where you came from. This is not a time for going back it is a time for taking a leap of faith and trusting God that He has provided the promised land on the other side. 


Confidence in who God is and his promises are the foundation of faith. When we know that God loves us and has good things in store for us we can firmly be grounded in his promises. Hallelujah! Im ready for this year! Are you?

Today America Gives Birth to Truth

Father in heaven, I ask that you would release the host of heaven to surround every single Elector today as they cast their electoral vote for President of the United States today. Please protect them and their families from every attack physically, mentally and spiritually. For Yours Is the Kingdom and the power and the Glory FOREVER Amen!
As I was praying this morning, I saw America as a woman in labor on her hands and knees. She gave birth today to a baby named Truth. As the baby came out it was caught by an angel whose name was Mercy. Mercy held the baby and I heard – 15 years she will guide and raise this baby. God is releasing the Truth that has been incubating for years in the prayers and intercessions of saints around the world and those who have gone before us. He is giving us a window of Mercy that we are responsible to guide and nourish. We must not take this responsibility lightly!

Crying out to God for the USA


🎉There is an excitement welling up deep with in me. 🎉Despite the confusion and restlessness in our nation GOD IS ON THE THRONE! 👑If Hillary wins there will continue to be a revelation and unveiling of the corruption that we have never experienced before in our country. I have no fear, but excitement because the prayers of the church and the saints who have gone before us have cried out to God to heal our land. How can God heal if we refuse to deal with hidden sin. I pray that all unrighteousness that is hidden will be REVEALED, for Hillary personally and all her ties and affiliations as well as our government. This goes for Trump as well, If he is elected I pray that the hidden sins would be revealed as well. Purifying a person or a government can only lead to greater favor and blessing. 🎗

We need to move from a place of dread and worry to a place of Faith! From a place of hate and division to a place of Love and Understanding. ❤️I have many Christian friends who are democrats. They love America and have a desire for it to prosper and for its people to live in health and safety. There are good and bad things on both sides of the isle. There are areas on the Republic side that need a softer heart when it comes to taking care of the mentally ill, those who have been abused and desperately need help. BUT we need Wisdom on how to go about these things. It isnt just about throwing money 💸at the problem and going into debt hoping it will all work out. We NEED HEAVENLY WISDOM AND STRATEGY 💡to help the social areas of society!! We need to show love to our youth and train them in the way God has given us in the Bible to live a life of purity before marriage 💍and what it means to be faithful in all things to your spouse after marriage. We need to teach them how and new marrieds about how to have strong families and keep God’s word as the center and follow after his statutes. 

We need to help struggling marriages, and those who are abusing others verbally, emotionally, physically and sexually. We need to teach men & women how to provide for their families, at a young age. Teach them to be responsible and work hard so they are good employees and have ambition to move up the ladder. We need to take care of the elderly and not forsake them. The heath of Society begins at Home and then goes into our schools, businesses and government ect. God has a plan, 👌we need to partner with HIM and stop finding ways to disagree with others. Its time to work together as a nation, in our churches -UNITY & PURE HEARTS towards each other! 

🇺🇸God has GREAT PLANS FOR AMERICA- GOD LOVES AMERICA AND HAD NOT GIVEN UP ON HER- PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT GIVE UP ON HER AS WELL!!🇺🇸


God I cry out for my country!! 🙏🏻 Please OPEN OUR EYES 👀 TO TRUTH!!! 🔦Remove the blindness of Deception that has come through corruption. LET YOUR TRUTH BE REVEALED TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸 BUT GOD even more let 💞 hearts Be changed and softened to accept the truth!! Father we want your favor to return to America and we know it can only come when our hearts are united with you. You alone are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. You are in Control! We will no longer sit back and give in, we will take our responsibility serious for our country and Vote! We will partner with you even when we do not understand all the answers. 🎤JESUS COME AND TOUCH US, make us strong in your might, overcome our weakness so we can stand up and fight. Let your Glory fall on the USA. Let it Go forth from here to the nations. Let your fragrance rest in this place as we gather to seek your face. Let your kingdom come! Let YOUR WILL BE DONE. LET US SEE ON EARTH 🌎 THE GLORY OF YOUR SON ☀️!

With ballots coming in the mail, I wanted to share something that happened during the primaries that transformed my perspective big time. 😱 I wrote this back in April-May 2016 and it still is true for me today. Everyone has their own opinion and this is what completely changed mine. I believe only God could give me dreams like this to change my heart because afterwards I did a 180.

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Let me start first by saying this, I have always been as far right as you could ever get as far pure conservative views and moral compass and have been labeled the crazy conservative by many of my friends. (In 7th grade I preached to my private Jr. High about the bad influences of secular music and rock & roll, see! They even thought I was way too conservative in 1992) So for me to say that I am even thinking of voting for Donald Trump seems absolutely ludicrous. But there are times when what we think we should do is different than what is going on in our spirit. A couple months ago I was praying that God would visit his people in their dreams about the presidential candidates. But totally forgot about that when I had a dream in April that shook me to the core. In my dream my son was sitting up on top of a dresser playing with a ball. He dropped the ball and it rolled under the dresser on the dirty ground. To my surprise Donald Trump was standing there in his nice suit and he bent down and got on his hands and knees to reach for the ball way under the dresser and stood up with a kind smile on his face. He handed the ball to my son. In my dream I was astounded and told him, “Please you don’t have to do that.” but he said “I want to.” My son continue to drop the ball over and over and the same thing happened again and again with Donald Trump getting on his knees and reaching for the ball kindly giving it to my son as his suite got dirtier and dirtier. I remember thinking in my dream why would someone like that not care about getting dirty just to help my son. I had so much peace in my dream. I woke up astounded at what I had dreamed, but more so the peace that I felt and the shock in seeing Donald Trump serve my son in a way I never thought he would. 

I had a second dream a month later, I was in a room with Mr. Trump and he was so gentle, compassionate and sensitive while talking to me. My heart felt compelled by love for him. It washed over me like something I have never felt for a presidential candidate. I woke up again in complete shock. What in the world is happening to me? Everything in my natural rational mind says Trump doesnt have the moral compass to be my choice, but God is definitely doing something to change my heart in my dreams. I sincerely pray if Trump is God’s choice that I am not the only one being changed by my dreams. 

After the endorsement of Trump by Dr. Ben Carson, now more than ever, those in the conservative media need to hear our voices. They need us to help bring understanding to help them realize there are a huge number of constitutional conservative purists who see beyond the surface of Donald Trump to what God can do through him in our nation. I believe Carson can help open the eyes of other Republicans since he has lead such a pure campaign in speech, beliefs and conduct. This is what I shared with Dr. Ben Carson the morning after his FB announcement 

“Your example of faith shines bright and pure as gold. You are not in this for the politics as some may say now. I am praying that God will guide His people to make the right decision. That the religions spirit of America will be exposed and the Spirit of God will be poured out on our land in a way like we never would have expected. Now we are praying for a Damascus Road experience for Trump. That his eyes would be open to Jesus Christ like never before. To God be the glory!”

The United States of America has had a Republican-controlled House and Senate for the last four years. Unfortunately even with Republican control Obama has passed treacherous laws that have not been stopped in our country. The Democratic Party is not the only one who has been filled with corruption the Republican Party Establishment has blood on its hands also. They have not stood for conservative values like they preach about. They cater to lobbyists and campaign donors being swayed by their lust for money and power. I guess since Trump already has money and power he does not have to cater to anyone.

I only know that God is our only savior for America and by His power he can change and draw ANYONE TO HIM. I think people forget that with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! God is messing me up with this big time because it is defying all logic why I am being drawn to Trump. MAYBE GOD KNOWS SOMETHING WE DO NOT!

I am praying for you Mr. Trump! Praying that God protects you and your family. Praying God gives you wisdom, understanding and discernment. I am asking God to give me scriptures for him this is the first one 

James 1:19-27 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom and continues in it – not forgetting what they have heard but doing it – they will be blessed in what they do. Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. 

Last night I was speaking with a Ted Cruz delegate and she said she has never met a nice Trump supporter. I told her that there are thousands and thousands out there who have held back this election cycle in voicing their opinions publicly because they feel as soon as they begin to lift their head out of the sand every Christian, Republican, Democrat and all those in between will come and brutally whack their head off. But as has been seen all over the country they are finally able to make their voices heard when they are alone with their ballot. I’m praying the church listens to what God is saying in this time.

We are winning! The Year of Hope

Its a good thing that God said He will build His church, we have to be like Peter which means “the rock”, solid, immovable, reliable, and strong. The rest is in God’s hands. He has given us the keys which allows us access to whatever we need. We are overcomers and we are WINNING! No power of hell can overtake us! Its in the book!! Partnering with Heaven to release His treasures on Earth is our greatest reward and daily adventure. 

Matthew 16:18-19 New King James Version (NKJV)

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed[a] in heaven.”

I want to see breakthroughs in areas people have been praying for and we are entering into a season where God is pouring out His Spirit in new and powerful ways. He is strengthening our foundations and renewing our purpose as His will is gladly obeyed. Favor – Blessing and Increase our released as we become His hands and feet to our community. New Hope- New Strength & Freedom is ours!

Life..Its About Perspective

The one thing I have learned to hold on to is the word of God. When He says something He means it. His promises are true and His words are everlasting. The Word of the Lord Stands Forever (Isaiah 40 awesome chapter, Psalms 119:89 “The Word of The Lord is eternal. It stands Firm in the Heavens” WOW. Just google that and see all the amazing verses that come up!) People can say whatever the heck they want about you, your dreams and the plans that God has for you 

BUT THEY CAN SAY OR DO NOTHING TO CHANGE THEM UNLESS…..YOU AGREE WITH THEM AND ALIGN YOUR SPIRIT WITH THEM!!!! 

Stand on the word of God! Stand on His truth, Stand on the Words he has given you and promised to you. 

LET NO WORD FROM EARTH OR HELL PERSUADE YOU OR PUT FEAR IN YOUR HEART!

 Just laugh at it HahahahAaaaa!

The Keys to Hope & Joy – God’s promise to believers

The Word Of God is LIFE if we want it. So many times we go through our day weighed down and wishing things were different, BUT it doesn’t have to be like that!! God wants us to Rejoice Always and Again I say Rejoice.Even in the pits David rejoiced. We do not realize that many of the Psalms we read were written when David was running for his life before he even was put on the throne as king. He knew his destiny, he was anointed by Samuel for the task as a boy, but he had to fight for his life against everyone who is against him. Take time to read through the book of Psalms, especially when you feel overwhelmed. 

There’s nothing like the word of God to pick you up, set you straight, give you hope and assurance of the promises that God’s word will never fail. It’s impossible! It is impossible for the words and promises of God to fail!!! Take THAT lies! You have NO place in my brothers and sisters! You have no place in the body of Christ. Holy Spirit reveal the TRUTH and set Your People FREE!!!

Its all about our Attitude!! A choice. Listen to Peter. This is a Powerful Reminder to Cast Our cares on HIM

1 Peter 5:2-11 

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor. In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. 

And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. 

Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen.

It is very interesting to me that God said to Cast your cares on him because he cares for you RIGHT BEFORE HE gives a huge warning to Stay Alert!!! Because the enemy is prowling to devour you. 

It is like He knows a secret about not carrying unnecessary hurts & burdens because it opens up the door for the enemy to mess with us. We are supposed to stand firm and keep our heart and emotions not filled with hurt and bitterness. WOW !!! THE WORD OF GOD CAN PREACH!!

Don’t allow your pride to hold onto bitterness and hurt!!! It gives the enemy legal right into your heart and mind! He will mess with you, bind you up, create jealousy, evny, hatred, anger and all sorts of evil to bind you up -UNTIL YOU SURRENDER YOUR HURTS to the Lord. Ask forgiveness for holding on to the hurt and allowing any of the evil attachments mentioned above or others creep in. Receive His forgiveness. Ask for the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth for the lies you are believing about the situation and walk out the steps of forgiveness to the person who hurt you. Then RESIST the Devil!!! Draw close to God. You are an overcomer because of the blood of the lamb and the Word of YOUR Testimony! Take Your Freedom BACK!!

Why it is important to tell your kids your personal testimony

God is so faithful to give us parents wisdom when we ask. While the enemy tries to bring in fear and doubt, the Spirit of the Lord raises up a standard against him when we pray! I was crying out to God today for wisdom after seeing little attitudes creep up I didnt like. I told my child Nothing in my life matters except that I know their relationship with Jesus will last their whole life. They saw my passion through my tears as I told them that My only concern is teaching them to follow after Him in purity and that their life would be full of the fruit of the spirit and love. None of us know how long we are in this planet and it is my #1 priority above all else that they know how important it is to make Godly decisions in all they do.
I decided to use my TESTIMONY, which is the spirit of prophecy, to let my child know I wasn’t always a perfect little girl. Without going into detail I was able to share how from 4-13 I lead a double life hiding sin and giving into temptation. I shared my struggles and the condemnation I would feel after repenting but going back to it. I shared how I walked with shame all those years and hid it not sharing with my parents. That it wasn’t till I was much older that I confessed to my youth pastor and my parents and was lead through steps of forgiveness. (In reality I wasn’t totally free till I went through a “SOZO” which some amazing trained counselor/prayer team took me through many layers of Jesus coming and revealing himself to me in my times of sin, where he was and how he loved me all the way through. I recommend it to anyone!) I told them they can always know we are here to talk to and they dont have to feel ashamed, especially now since they know I messed up also. Its time for us to be real with our kids, allowing them to have a safe place if they mess up. A place of healing and restoration to get on the right track. Jesus never turns His back on us, neither should we!
Our kids should always feel safe talking with us and if they dont we get to keep on gently tenderizing the ground in trust, wisdom, discernment and HAVING A HEART CONNECTION WITH OUR KIDS. If we feel the heart connection is widening it is time to STOP EVERYTHING AND GIVE THEM ALL OUR ATTENTION TILL THE CONNECTION IS TIGHT AGAIN. Lord, help us to know if and when this is happening and how to bridge the gap. Praying for you and your connections! God we want our kids to follow hard after you and never wander. Help us know how to parent wisely, not step into unexplained legalism, oh boy, but know how to explain in a clear and wise way why God isnt pleased with the things of the world and why we need to stay separate from it. Being set apart, as we learned on Sunday, holy and consecrated to God. That living a pure and holy, Godly life is NOT a bore! That living righteously brings FREEDOM, JOY and PEACE NOT FOUND ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. We are raising kids who are ushering in the Kingdom of Heaven, they will transform this world in ways we could only dream of. The same spirit that raised Christ Jesus from the dead LIVES IN THEM!! There is NO JR. HOLY SPIRIT. They are not going to have to wait till they are their parents age to experience all that God has for them it begins NOW!! HA, YES JESUS! I declare it, I declare it over my kids and all those who are reading this, their kids and grandkids! AMEN
  

Skeletons in the closet?

Skeletons only stay in the closet so long. It is up to us if we are willing to confront them and change before they come out for the world to see. God won’t force them out unless it is absolutely necessary. When we bow our will to God’s and become humble and obedient and willing to work on those areas, he will help us. Rebellion only makes life miserable, in the Bible it says it is like witchcraft. If you have never seen hypocritical rebellion in action, you probably were manipulated by the “good” personality.
If you can’t deal with it yourself, ask your pastor or church leadership. They probably have already seen some of the evidence of it amd will be excited to help you along in your journey to freedom. If you do not have a church, look for a Bible believing church that believes in freedom for the whole person, spirit-soul-body. Search for a church who has a SOZO ministry or restoration ministry. It is so worth it to deal with those hidden skeletons. I know I did when I had my first SOZO. Praise God for finally having freedom amd peace. 

God, let all the skeletons in the closet be dealt with and a pure bride come forth!
  

Is blood thicker than water in the family of God?

Blood is thicker than water. Most of the time when we think of that phrase we only related it to our blood relatives. But when you become a part of the body of Christ you are united by the blood of Jesus. So why do we think we can treat our brothers and sisters in Christ with any less value than we treat our own relatives. How can we walk out of relationship with them so easy? When someone leaves one church and goes to another church, why is it that relationship seem to be broken off?Nothing has changed according to the blood relation they are just somewhere else. The choice is up to us, every single time. We need to determine to not let ties be broken when somebody moves to another place. The one major goal of the enemy is to bring disunity in the body of Christ. Disunity happens when there are unresolved offenses, bitterness and hurts that have not been healed. Or in some cases it is just feeling awkward and not getting past those feelings. We have all experienced one of those things. However, we always have a choice if we are going to take the easy route and stay in that negative place or choose to take the steps to be healed. If you cannot come to a place of healing between you and God seeks out those who can help you take through those deep places. Believe me I have been through there and it is worth it to be free!

Not only does this place of hurt affect the church corporately and in our city but it directly affects our daily life, our relationship with our spouse and our children. The enemy uses this foothold to torment us, in our mind, will and emotions. We can not live a life of true freedom and joy when we are holding on to bitterness, offense and hurt. IT LITERALLY BECOMES HELL ON EARTH! 

BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO STAY THERE!!!

With all the emphasis of healing in the body of Christ being focused on signs and wonders I know that even more than that Jesus longs to see a healing in the hearts and relationships of HIS family. Jesus told us not even to take communion if we have an offense with a brother or sister. We are to go to them first and resolve our issues before we partake. He spoke directly about that I know it is His heart’s cry that we walk in healing and unity with each other. 

WHATEVER IT TAKES, first we need to pray for humility that God would humble us in our heart to the point where we can approach our brother sister who has offended us or we have hurt. We need to pray that God will give us the desire for this even if we do not have it now. God can do more in our hearts through the Holy Spirit bringing healing in the deep places but it takes a willing heart. 

SECOND WE NEED TO MAKE THE FIRST MOVE- if we sit around waiting for people to come to us for us to be healed, we are going to wait for an insanely long time. My dad & Pastor Joel Hjertstedt always says “The one who knows goes.” If the Holy Spirit has brought it to our attention it is our responsibility to approach the other party. If they wanted or not or if they receive it or not, you know before God in your heart you have done what is right.

Third, close every door you have allowed the enemy to enter in your heart. The lies of the enemy and the torment that he brings is only as effective as our determination to tell him to go and get out.

He only has the authority that we give him. 

My heart and prayer is that every church in our cities would unite and connect together no matter what denominations or differences and love each other as Christ loves His church. Only then will we see the revival we are waiting and praying for.

Growing up we would sing this song:

I’m SO GLAD I’M A PART OF THE FAMILY OF GOD. I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood. Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod. I’m so glad I’m a part of the FAMILY OF GOD. 

Let it be God!! Let it be!!