The Sparkle in My Eyes!

I asked the Lord how He wanted to encourage you today and this is what I heard:

My Children,

Look into my eyes and see the sparkle. That sparkle is there because I am looking at YOU! Don’t lose hope! All is going according to my plans. Trust me and enjoy the journey more. You are worried about many things that you do not have control over, but I have already told you that I will take care of you. I know how to get you from where you are to where I am taking you. And where I am taking you is a GOOD place. Do you know why? Because I am a GOOD Father and I am taking you deeper and deeper into where and who I am! I will do all that I have said I will do in your life and in this world! Whenever you start to fear or become discouraged, look even deeper into my eyes. See the joy, the delight, the absolute certainty that all is well!!

Then the Lord highlighted these three verses from the book of Isaiah:

“Lord, you will grant us peace, having completed all our undertakings for us.” (Is. 26:12)

“Do you hear? Long ago I prepared this, from days of old I actually planned it. Now I carry it out.” (Is. 37:26)

“The jealous love of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this!” (Is. 26:32)

Extended Worship this Saturday the 9th + Encouragement from Doug Addison!

Hello Amazing Friends!

About two weeks ago, I met an amazing woman, Lani Netter, who is the wife of Gil Netter, the producer of "The Blind Side" as well as many other movies ("A Walk in the Clouds", "Fever Pitch" & "Marley and Me", to name just a few). Lani has been interceding for Hollywood for quite a while and is seeing the fruit of her labor coming forth. She has a great passion to see the mountain of entertainment ruled by Jesus! I am super excited to announce that Lani Netter will be coming to speak Blazing Fire on January 23rd, as well as speaking at Wildfire (youth group) on Monday night, January 25th, and at our Kingdom Training School of Supernatural Ministry on January 26th. She will be sharing about how and why "The Blind Side" is shaking Hollywood (it has grossed well over 200 million dollars!) as well as sharing some of her own personal journey in how God has prepared her for such a time as this.

Also, I want to encourage you to come this Saturday, January 9th, for our Extended Night of Worship from 5:00-11:00 pm to spend 6 hours enjoying the presence of God and also receiving prophetic or healing ministry (come at 5:30 pm for sign-ups to receive ministry).

Here is a really encouraging word from Doug Addison, who will be coming to speak at Blazing Fire in April:

A really great thing about God is that He sees us as who we are becoming through His love and power. As He looks at our lives, He knows our past, understands our present, and can see us in the future, all at the same time. His love, mercy, and grace are unfathomable. Imagine the possibilities if we could see ourselves the same way that God sees us. Much of the time we are not able to see our purpose and destiny with much clarity, so we are required to rely on faith. The principle of faith allows us to trust that there is something special and unique for us, even if our experiences have been the opposite. Sometimes there is great resistance or even setbacks before we are able to get into the fullness of God's desires for us. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 NIV

We need to be certain of the fact that God has nothing but good intentions for us, even though we may not see them yet. You'll see this in this powerful Biblical principle: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

These are God's intentions for us. His plans are to prosper us, to give us hope and a future. If you read on, you'll see the benefits of grasping this. Then (after you discover God's plans for you) you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13 NIV

We must see what God is doing in our lives and work with Him to bring it about. It's time to take a stand against what satan has in mind for us and come into line with God's wonderful intentions for us. If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what He reveals, they are most blessed. Proverbs 29:18 The Message

Our Identity is in Christ!

The foundation of my life is this: in Christ, I am a new creation, and all the old thoughts and behaviors no longer have power over me. I am being renewed every day with God's love and character. I share in God's divine nature because God's Spirit lives in me. I am free from condemnation and have the strength to live my life free of despairing thoughts and the competing desires of my flesh. I am God's workmanship, created to do good works, which God has prepared ahead of time for me to accomplish. I am more than a conqueror through God who loves me. I have a clear mind and can make good decisions. I am increasing daily in faith, strength, wisdom, and love. I am able to love others because God has first loved me.