What’s The Last Word God Has Given You?
I got this in my inbox today from a dear friend who I have not spoken to in a few weeks…
…I desperately need a spiritual retreat. I have not felt connected to God much lately and I’m not comfortable with that since there is so much changing in my life.
How have you been with God? Worship Leading? What’s the last word that God has given you? Are your roots in Him growing deeper as you mentioned last time?
I just wanted to say hi. I pray that God keeps you close to his side.
I love you man. I hope you are doing well.
So I needed that jolt today. As I assume most of you do as well.
We speak much as to what we are learning from other leaders in the walls of our little community here.
But I want to ask you…Everybody now…
What’s the last word that God has given you? Are your roots in Him growing deeper as you mentioned last time?
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RAIN IT DOWN
The last word God has given me?
Wait.
Bring it. Wow.
How ironic. I just did a post about what God has spoken to me most recently. I too often tell Jesus to look away.
http://chezcrazy.wordpress.com/2009/02/10/losing-…
This end is a new beginning.
Preach it. Wow
amen to that.
Quit wasting your time and start moving toward the dreams I have for you…
So how are you gonna do that?
I got slammed a couple of days ago with the revelation that if I don't slow down I'm going to kill myself from exhaustion. I'm getting reminders daily that I need to do that. I'm not doing so great with it yet.
How can we help you do that?
Stop being angry and afraid. Let go of fear and forgive…
Be quiet.
"Trust"
- staff payroll cuts
- wife lost job, cutbacks
"Trust!"
I hear you. And I'm praying for you
Do not be wise in your own eyes. proverbs 3:7
Walk. Stop looking around, stop waiting for your leadership to get you. Walk. (ouch)
go!
the last word i got from God was something along the lines of "shut up and listen". many times i feel the need to open my mouth and tell God whats up. to tell him how i think it should work. i have recently discovered the huge need for silence. b/c of this my roots are indeed growing deeper. simply b/c i am listening.
Great response. I need to do the same.
Funny you should mention that. I have recently started tending to my roots and found out that God had been there the whole time screaming at me to wake up and look around. I saw the distance between me and him was the same distance I had put in between my wife and myself. I have been working hard to close those gaps and make right with both the Lord and my family. Since that time, I have completely felt the passion and love he has for all of us and it has reignited my spirit. For the first time, I realized that it isn't enough for me to just be a Christian, God wants me doing more; serving, evangelizing, ministering, something.
The last word God has given me is to GO.
Then we expect you to RUN!!!
Romans 3: 23 and 24. Go read it. Let it sink in… Wow!
I'm scared to. LOL. Great stuff!!!
"Breathe…it's just a job, it's not your life."
Which I know is ironic since many people are concerned with their own jobs that I would get this message. But I know that my job has been taking over my life, and creating in me an angry and tired heart.
So, "Just breathe."
Be still…
Where did he speak that into you?
It's an ache in my heart and a quandary in my mind. If you're talking about physical locations it's usually in the gym or at work. The former is where I'm challenged (or frightened). The latter is where I'm complacent. Most recently I was listening to Part 5 of Andy's "It Came From Within" and the concept of the "ledger" caught me like a strike to the jaw.
To continue to not worry about what others think. Keep on being sensitive to His Spirit even when it makes me "stinkin' uncomfortable." It tends to make others that way at times too. But if it is truly His Voice I'm hearing – then it won't be the wrong thing to do – even if I look foolish or fail or whatever the case may be.
So hard to do.
God asked me today if I wouldn't mind not name dropping all the time. I feel like this is the beginning of a HUGE humility lesson. Gave you some love on the blog homie.
GReat blog man.
When you seek me you will find me if you seek me with your whole heart.
Dream big.
Do what's your dream?
"I wish I had your sense of taste and style."
Be brave.
And you are.
Last word was too private and corrective to share publicly.
But the one before that was to put prayer in the front seat. I did blog about it, but essentially the word was that this next season of my life requires prayer over every other thing I could offer for it to be successful.
The other thing God has been speaking directly to my heart – "Go to the land I will show you." *GULP*
The last word I got from God…"Be thankful for the miracles in life already and quit worrying about the miracles to come!"
I'm quite excited by how similar these are – patience, wisdom, faith (stepping out), trust
Personally, "do not be concerned with the world; you live in MY Kingdom"
Die to self!
during our fast in janurary, God really opened my heart to marriage….and that it is coming this year…..
it is exciting, but scary…(there is no :boy: in my life @ this point)
but i am walking in faith….
God—Hey YOU!!! Me—Yes Lord
God—SLOW Down and wait on me STUPID Me–OK
Where did he speak that into you?And know that HE is God
i am not blessed just for the sake of being blessed… i am blessed in order to bless others. I am comforted in order to comfort others. it's all about THEM…
"Son I didn't call you to preach, I called you to me. Out of our conversations I will tell you what to speak."
To put my hope in HIM alone. *sigh*
Go!
Behold, I am making all things new!
surrender – be open and expand your tent
Welcome back
Listen and preach what I have given you not what man has given you….
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God has been showing me that he loves to use strange and sometimes painful situations to answer our prayers. Direct answers. It's brilliant! You ask for humility then God wrecks a big part of your life. You sit around wondering what happened then suddenly: oh man I asked for this. The wisdom of God does not come from knowledge but from experience.
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"Sweetheart, I know"…..
As I am thinking about my precious son over in Ethiopia, I am at times filled with pain because I just don't know anything about him- is he safe? Is he sick? is anyone hugging him? Is he hungry? I can waste alot of time worrying about him and today He told me that He knows him. Psalm 25-28 reminded me.
And the "sweetheart" is important too, because it has just been in the last year that I believed that God has that kind of tenderness for me.
Wow. Thank you for that.
He gives and takes away.
Reading through John 15 and dealing with the fact that I am branch that needs to be pruned. And often.
He gives and takes away.
Reading through John 15 and dealing with the fact that I am a branch that needs to be pruned. And often.
Trust me. You know I'm your Daddy!
… you can go …
Where is He sending?
I give a rip about all the little details… I've not hung you out to dry… I'll take care of you…
How can I move you forward when you're not content with where I placed you now?
Just this morning. He pointed out that I am a lot more self centered then i thought. I'd like to the center of attention and if I'm not a bad attitude comes out. He'd like to help me with that!
There is sweetness in repentance.
He told me to make time for Him and that He will fill me up–to make Him a PLANNED priority just like I do for working out, my friends, etc.
Do mountains move your faith or does your faith move mountains??? ouch !
my mountain= my mother's liver and colon cancer
it is way too easy for youth ministry to become an idol in my life! Jesus must be my only source of dignity value and worth!
He said, "Stop stressin…I've got this!"
Carlos,
The latest word from God that I received was actually from your dad. We were at my church in Bakersfield, talking about how my husband and I are presently the lay-Worship Leaders, but feel strongly God’s call on our lives and a passion for full time ministry. Your Dad is so full of Godly wisdom. Something that has stumped me for months seemed to be so easy for him to see and understand. In so many words, God used Dr. Whittaker to tell me that He is paving the road for His plan for me and Wayne in ministry. I don’t know why it seemed to make sense finally…I’m sure God has tried to tell me that before. But I love your Dad and appreciatehis friendship to my Dad, Dr. Larry Dotson. Thought you might enjoy that little story.
I've set up an accountability relationship with 2 individuals I completely trust, and who know everything about me…As a follow, I've asked them to ask me tough questions every Wednesday to make sure I am taking measurable steps to meet specified goals.
to believe that He has something better for me than the things i refuse to let go of.
Not to worry. Do my work and look forward to a new day. I know he is watching over me.
Wait for my timing and rest in your trust of Me.
"Quit poisoning those you speak to by not submitting to me prior"
Sure, I love the whole world. But that's not what's important right now. For now, just know that I love you too.
The last thing God told me? That He wants more of me….. ALL of me… that face time with Him is THE single most important thing in my life. And that He is enthralled by my beauty Psalm 45:11.
He loves me, always has always will..
I was pondering how to share what exactly we do when we serve in Cuba because it feels like we aren't really "doing" anything. The Lord clearly spoke to me… look at how Jesus served… did He build houses or cook meals, or any of the other things we consider serving? No. He sat with people, ate with them, encouraged them, loved them, healed them and prayed with them. Why is it not good enough for us to serve like Jesus served? Why do feel like we need to make it sound better and holier? Ridiculous.
this is so encouraging! so awesome! thanks….
How incredible it is that God records a conversation between Him and Jesus that no one else heard (Mark 14:36) to show us the relationship that we should share with our Father in the midst of overwhelming challenges that only He can provide strength to accomplish His will!
Obedience. For the joy set before me. Am learning to embrace brokenness, not in a forlorn sense, but in an authentic willingness to humbly surrender my will to His.
"I know your heart, and it's okay."
Get over it.
ask
LISTEN!
and
SING!
We are on the road traveling. I had the honor of seeing the service for Caylee Anthony on TV today. Today is my birthday. I sat in the room with tears for this family. I can't put it into words what God was doing to me as I watched this. The service was beautiful and the family did a wonderful job of giving honor to Caylee and to Caylee's mom. We should all pray for this family and not pass any judgement. They are all need closer and time to get back to *normal*.
Take care,
Amy
Here's another… just read this and God hit me with it: "If your suit doesn't fit, it's not yours" (David/Saul's armor).
Why is that important to me?
I just got fired after two hard years of ministry in a church in northern Indiana. Why?
Because I don't "fit" the church. I don't relate to the congregation (I have been told).
Ouch. I got canned for being me.
I'm scared for my family. In 60 days I will have no job, and we will have no home. My wife may need to quit her job (pays better than mine, and give us health care) so we can move and our son may have to be pulled out of school.
Even in all of that I hear God saying "this end is a new beginning," and "the suit they wanted you to wear didn't fit because it wasn't yours."
I know God has a "fit" for me, and he will put us there in his time.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
Man, I love hearing people listen to the spirit. When He does we should proclaim it on the roofs Matthew 10:26-27
This past Saturday night as I was going over my notes for the morning message I clearly felt God lead me to just read the scripture on Sunday and not provide any commentary. We are in a series called Blindspots and the message was on immorality. I went upstairs and told my wife what I felt God was leading me to do and she said. go for it. So I did and what has transpired as a result is one of the most powerful weekends we have had at Shore Fellowship.com
the Lord has been telling me that He is the healer, fixer, and completer, not my wife. She may be the avenue He uses, but it is He. and He alone.
The last word that God has given to me…That he loves me and that his timing is perfect. After more than 6 years of trying to have a baby, after losing a son 2 years ago and after my wife's recent surgery to start trying again, my wife woke me this morning the the two sweetest words I can remember in recent times.
"I'm pregnant." she whispered. I know we have never met, but if you could pray for us, I would be grateful.
Congratulations! Add my name to the list of folks praying for you and your (growing) family!
follow Him and my husband……
I needed to read those words right now. I was just asked to be someone's spiritual mentor last night and I was both humbled and terrified at the same time as I've never done this before. I felt God last night, through prayer and Scripture, telling me to go, share, encourage, be vulnerable. I wrote to her and accepted this morning, but your words also help to affirm this decision. Thank you.
wow!! no…thank you!! you just made my day!!!
to think that posting a comment about what God is doing in me (which i almost didnt post because of a silly reason, by the way) could potentially affect someone elses life for eternity overwhelms me. im so glad i posted, so glad you accepted, and so glad that someone will be mentored. wow.
Lately I have been having worries out of no where that I won't be able to get pregnant when I want to start a family. I've prayed a lot about this and I felt like the Lord said to me "Remember who your King is!" AWESOME. We have to remember that nothing is impossible for Him and I pray that His will be done whatever it is. The enemy will try and mess with our heads but we have to stay strong in His word and promises.
The last time God spoke to my heart He said "Obey Me". I am trying.
The last thing He said to me was, "I'm not tired of you." It was – obviously – fantastic. (The whole story is here.)
Pray that I find volunteers to help out at the church office, that I will be able to cut back to one job, and that I will be reminded daily that it's not what I do but what He does through me.
RELAX!
Stop procrastinating… just get out there and DO IT! Whatever "it" happens to be. Procrastination is my issue.
God has let me know that I need to spend more time in his word and in solitude with him.
Acts 4:13 ¶ Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and {began} to recognize them as having been with Jesus.
Do people observe my life and recognize that I have been with Jesus?
The last word God Given me is " Im Here By your Side, and I am Not Going to Leave, I Love you!"
I love you no matter what you do…