Our Nation's Flight by Pastor Karena Lout

Last Sat. night, we had the honor of hosting Nic Bilman from Shores of Grace. He and his wife Rachael are committed to seeing women and children trapped in trafficking set free in Recife, Brazil. He had some incredible, life changing truths to share with us. Here are a few of them: “Destiny comes on the heels of compassion.” “The sons and daughters of God reveal the glory of God.” “Stop empowering a defeated enemy with your fears.” “What gets people to church is an encounter with the Father and they ask where this guy lives. Then we get to show them.” “Of the hundreds of names God has, He said because you received my Spirit, you can call me Father.” You can listen to Nic’s full message here: http://blazingfire.podbean.com/e/whos-your-papa-nic-billman/  Our Nation Will Find Home  On the morning of election day, an interesting thing happened. A bird flew into our house and got stuck in our window blinds. Todd and I tried to help the bird out, but it only got more trapped and anxious. After several attempts, the bird eventually was able to find its way out and flew away. I’m not one to spiritualize everything that happens in life but God often speaks to me through birds (one of my love languages). He began to show me that many people in our nation are feeling just like that bird, confused, disoriented and lost. But our nation too, will eventually take flight, fly again and find our way home. The land of the free and home of the brave. “Even the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a nest for herself where she may have her young, a place near your altar.” Psalm 84:3 These past several months have been difficult for many. Some felt very strongly about their candidate of choice and many felt conflicted about the options presented. When tensions are high, we sometimes injure one another with our words in an attempt to prove our point and beliefs we hold dear. In the midst of it all, there are several things we can be certain of: 1). God remains the King of our hearts and He is unmovable and unshakable (1 Tim. 1:17) 2). God is near to all who are hurting (Psalm 46:1) 3). ...that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.(John 17:21) 4). God, the source of all hope, will fill us with hope and peace that passes understanding (Romans 15:13) Though we may not be able to control what happens around us, we can definitely protect what happens inside of us. I pray that God will show you how to guard the peace He put inside of you. I pray that the kindness and love you carry will continue to impact the world around you. Be encouraged that the light is only increasing. Love, Karena

From Pastor Brent: "Here’s a highly uplifting and healing prophetic post-election word for America from Doug Addison": I want to help bring a balance to the feelings and questions many people have had about the Presidential elections that took place in the U.S. this week. God is not surprised or displeased with the outcome of the elections. God is still the God of all, still in charge and He has a plan that is going to unfold that will open some of the greatest revivals we have ever seen. As I share this it is important to understand that God still gives you freedom to vote for whomever you wish. If you voted differently or felt you heard the Lord say that someone else would be President, it does not mean you are wrong. Trump or Clinton? Over the past year, I have been part of and overheard many counsel meetings in Heaven about the next President. For the first time in my prophetic experiences, I heard the name of the next President change on several occasions, as it was contingent on their character. Last year I heard that Donald Trump was being called to be President, but pride was blinding his heart. In August, some other prophets and I heard that the presidency had fallen on Clinton because of Trump’s pride. It is important to understand that God always has a plan to use anyone who takes this office. He showed me the plan for using the Clintons had Hillary been elected. Unknown to many people, during the two terms of President Bill Clinton, he sought prophetic counsel from prophets like Paul Cain. President Clinton also met every month for spiritual advice and prayer with Pastor Bill Hybels. Had Hillary Clinton been elected, God had a plan to use them to hear His voice. During the past year, God gave me the assignment of praying for and prophesying over the Clintons and I received prophetic words and dreams for them. I am sharing this with you so you might understand why some people hear God differently than others, because we might have different assignments from the Lord. Election Day On November 8, the morning of the elections, I was visited by a strong presence of the Lord at 5:00 AM and I received these prophetic words. I heard … Prophetic word for U.S. ”O America, I still love you and see your zeal for Me. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat and the enemy has been waging war against you. But a remnant is going to arise to possess the land. Your sons and daughters are going to awaken from a sleep and rise up like a mighty army. They will be like David’s mighty men (and women). Yes, women! I am moving on women in this hour. I Am going to do this and it will bring about great changes that are needed for this time. There is a shifting of power and the worldly political religious spirit is falling. From this will rise a fresh new move of My Holy Spirit that can not be contained. What I am going to do will confound the wise and not be understood through the current beliefs and thinking that many of My people have been holding to. I am going to bring the new wine of My power and presence and a new wineskin that will not look like or fit into the old.” “However, as it is written: ‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived’— the things God has prepared for those who love him—these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us.” 1 Corinthians 2:9–12 NIV How to respond The apostle Paul urged us to pray for leaders. He did this during a time when the world leaders were not godly. God wants us to pray for leaders no matter what their political party or beliefs happen to be. We need to pray that God’s will be done and not our own desires. “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1–4 NIV God wants all people to be saved. This includes those who have different beliefs and political views. Be at peace and expect God our Father to bring about good things for us. This is part of getting us ready for a new worldwide revival. My desire is to bring peace to you during a time of turmoil and uncertainty. It is important for us to respond with maturity and trust the Lord in the midst of these trying times. The best is yet to come! Check out my prophetic word for November to get excited about the new assignments coming. Blessings,