12 Strategies for Advancing the Kingdom of God

What We Believe & Why it Matters!  

 👑~Strategies for Advancing the Kingdom of God  1~👑

As Christians, many of us are well aware that not all teachings we are exposed to are accurate.  This is why we are challenged to discern wisely, seeking God directly for deeper understanding. The way scripture is interpreted can twist truth in a way that is unhelpful, driving away unbelievers who are seeking.  I believe that most who pass along false doctrine are not aware they are doing so.  I choose to believe the best, that they have good hearts, and are on their own faith journey. 

We bless them on their journey and pray for them always.  However, what we cannot do, if we have been called as leaders/teachers/pastors in the Body of Christ, is to simply accept what a teacher is saying, passing it by without challenge, no matter who they are, how large a territory they have, or how many of our friends enthusiastically follow their teaching.  You may have heard that iron sharpens iron.  We need to help each other, challenge each other to go deeper, to discern one on one, directly with God.  

Some are teaching that leaders who focus on the love of Jesus, and the freedom we have in Christ, are not telling the entire story, but rather “limiting” the Gospel.  Have you heard this as well?  They say that teaching the entire story, is to teach love and grace, AND also add that we must be ready, for the “time is short”, and at any moment, Jesus will return to judge all people. It is a message that those who have not already accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior, must repent and receive Him now, or face eternal damnation. As soon as Jesus arrives, anyone who has not done so, will receive God’s wrath and punishment, and be thrown into hell.  I have seen some gruesome, cringe worthy graphics, of this fearful fate on social media, posted by those who hold these beliefs.  

I believe that not only does this teaching “miss the boat” entirely, but this approach gives the unbeliever a distorted view of the nature of God, both the Father AND Jesus. It is not how Jesus called us to be “fishers of people”.  This teaching is fear provoking, and portrays a God of wrath, not the God of overwhelming love, who sacrificed His one and only Son, so that ALL have the chance to receive Him and receive eternal LIFE.  Jesus taught that unbelievers will KNOW US, and thus come to know HIM, BY OUR LOVE. (John 13:34)  👣💝👣

This is why many of us, myself included, feel passionately called to focus on the LOVE of JESUS, to spread this GOOD News and unite His Church.  People will recognize HIM through us, by our LOVE, as the God of Love touches them through our testimonies, encouragement, healing, and compassion.   They will want what WE have.  How could they not?  The Love of Jesus is LIFE CHANGING!  As we continue to share His love, His Kingdom is advanced all over the world.  🌍

There is no question, that much of what we know about these future events, no matter how much we study the Word, and/or by God’s personal revelation, is left to mystery.  To me, this seems intentional on God’s part.  God builds our faith, trust and intimacy over time, as we surrender all, willing to go deeper.  We come to know God’s true nature, as God’s heart of love is revealed in His Presence.  👑

How much hope do you have today in God’s nature and power, and the ability God has to do ANYTHING?  Is God’s will that anyone should perish?  God is not a God who abuses power, as we have seen often in this world.  Our all-powerful God, uses power for GOOD, because God IS LOVE.  As followers of Jesus, who are called to advance God’s Kingdom, what we believe about this MATTERS.

Why?  Because when we have experienced the true nature of God, His overwhelming love compels us to go and do likewise.  (Luke 10- the story of the good Samaritan) 

BELIEVE, RECEIVE and FOLLOW the New Commandment of Jesus, our Kingdom strategy here and now, at the end of this age: “by THIS (love) they (unbelievers) will know that YOU are my disciples”. ~John 13:35  🌈

📖~~2 Peter 3:9 ESV “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

📖~~ John 3:16-17 ESV  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.  For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

We are in a season of deep division in Christ’s Church. It is difficult to avoid experiencing this on a daily basis, without placing our heads in the sand or closing ourselves off completely from all communication.  In order to move forward together as the Body of Christ, the Lord showed me, by His perfect sense of humor, this second strategy for advancing His Kingdom.

This word came as I was giving a piano lesson yesterday.  The piece my student was playing was called “Humoresque”, and involved the left hand moving very differently from the right hand. My student struggled to make her hands function together. Do you know that feeling of rubbing your head with one hand and patting your tummy with the other, at the same time?  In this piece, right hand and left hand, need to function completely independently of one another, while in complete unity, in order to create a beautiful outcome, the outcome intended by the composer.  The Lord used this piece to show me what must happen for us to move forward as a unified Church, the outcome intended by the Creator, our most perfect God. 

We experience in the creative arts, that it takes steady practice, patience and endurance, not allowing discouragement, to move forward in our artistic development. This is true in other areas of life as well, especially in the development of His Church.  With patience, practice, steady endurance and encouragement, working together for the betterment of His Kingdom, is MORE than possible.  It is absolutely necessary, for the advancement of His Kingdom.  When we are not “on the same page”, continuing to tear each other down, we move as if on a treadmill.  We are using a lot of energy, but moving in place, spinning our wheels.  Rather than pooling our God-given wisdom and knowledge, we waste time as a Church, because we are working against one other, rather than working together. This is not moving in step with God.  In order to see forward progress toward advancing the Kingdom, we must move together, in perfect step with God’s will.  👣😁👣

How do we begin to move together, in perfect step with God?  There are many parts of the Body, each one with a divine purpose, designed to function together in peace and unity.  Presently, those in the Church, the Body of Christ, experience division along denominational, non-denominational, pentecostal,  and prophetic lines; how we worship, when we worship, what we believe (theology, soteriology, eschatology); in our politics, our cultural backgrounds, our history and more.  Unity seems impossible, right?  At times we may think, “why even try”?

However, our God compels us to do more than JUST TRY.  Jesus compels us to look past ALL which is dividing His Church, to focus on What and Who UNITES us.   Once we learn to love each other unconditionally, as He loves us, our common values will be revealed and we will begin to place our differences and all division behind.  Then we will begin to be on the same page and ready to move forward.  👣💝👣

Placing our differences behind, means being willing to stop our current behaviors.  What we speak, what we post, how we think, how we use the influence God has given us, truly MATTERS, like never before.  Many may not be willing to change, for the sake of uniting His Church.  We have free will and use it each day by the numerous choices we make. 

Are you willing to allow Jesus to transform the way you think, speak and behave for the sake unifying His Church?  If so, you will join many who are so ready to be done with the way things are, ready to see true change, to move forward to advance God’s Kingdom, as we walk in perfect step daily, with our King Jesus.   👑🌍👑

📖~~ John 17:23  “I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.”

📖~~ Philippians 2:1-3 “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.  Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

📖~~ Colossians 3:14 “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”

Unity:  Denying Ourselves for the Sake of the Whole Body
 👑 ~Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom 3~ 👑

The Lord gave me strategy number 3 early this morning by showing me this song, which I was leading in the spirit.  It was both powerful and beautiful. This was a song from the 1970’s that was not a favorite of mine at the time, and I had not really heard it for many years.  As I look at the lyrics today, I believe it says a great deal about our part in advancing God’s Kingdom here on earth.  It builds upon yesterday’s word about working together, being on the same page, focusing on what and Who we have in common.  

The challenge:  Sometimes we need to put others ahead of ourselves for the sake of unity.  It may mean backing off in a struggle with another, knowing when to be quiet, not always having to be "right". It may mean being more flexible and less rigid. How far are we willing to go, for the sake of unity in Christ's Church, His Body? 

Check out these words, and I will include a link to the song so that you can sing along as you seek the Lord for confirmation. 

~~ “They’ll Know We are Christians by our Love” ~~
 We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord. We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord. And we pray that all unity may one day be restored.  
 Refrain: And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love, Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
 We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand. We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand. And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land….Refrain
 We will work with each other, we will work side by side. We will work with each other, we will work side by side. And we'll guard each man's dignity And save each man's pride….Refrain
 All praise to the Father from whom all things come. And all praise to Christ Jesus His only son. And all praise to the Spirit who makes us one….Refrain

Sing it Church!  Help us live this truth as we unite in song today.

🎶 ~~“They’ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love”   https://youtu.be/cEwb51LawAI

📖~~Ephesians 4:3 “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
📖~~Matthew 16:24  Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."

Here we go again!   FAITH over fear
 👑~ Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom 4 ~👑 

When are we going to learn that words of fear ALWAYS divide us as the Body of Christ, in an attempt to shake our faith in the One who is consistently FAITHFUL? 

We cannot be moved into action by fear, for fear is not of God.  To advance God’s Kingdom here on earth, our motivation must be LOVE and compassion. This reflects our One true Leader, Jesus, and what He commanded of us. As His followers, His power lives in us, so there is no room for fear. Church, if we allow words of fear to move us toward any “view” or “position”, fear becomes our driving force, and we are actually separating ourselves from the Kingdom of God, often times without even realizing it.  There is NO FEAR in God’s Kingdom.  

The Lord has been speaking loudly through songs lately.  I know only too well that particular “styles” of songs, either stir us spiritually or not, depending on many factors.  I have been blessed to accept all styles of music, and the ability it has to speak deeply to present and future believers. Today, the Lord brought forward these two songs, in completely different styles, to remind us that allowing fear to motivate our actions must stop in the Body of Christ, for us to move forward in unity.  

Are you willing to allow the Lord to show you when words of fear, spoken out by leaders, those in power over you, family members, friends, are stirring your spirit into agreement?  If you are willing, the Lord is faithful.  Words of fear will begin to jump out at you like never before!  He will show you just how many words we hear daily that are fear based, drawing us away from faith. 

It is time to say NO and completely turn our backs to fear.  It will not drive this Church, nor divide it.  We are driven by FAITH in the One who is trustworthy and true. His name is JESUS.  Let's say His name often today and every day. 👑

🎶~~“Stand in Your Love”  https://youtu.be/1T2tMt0Ky6g
 When darkness tries to roll over my bones, When sorrow comes to steal the joy I own, When brokenness and pain is all I know, Oh, I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken
 [Chorus] 'Cause my fear doesn't stand a chance, When I stand in Your love, My fear doesn't stand a chance, When I stand in Your love, My fear doesn't stand a chance, When I stand in Your love!
 Oh, shame no longer has a place to hide, And I am not a captive to the lies, Oh, I'm not afraid to leave my past behind, Oh, I won't be shaken, no, I won't be shaken!  [Chorus]
 And there's power that can break off every chain. There's power that can empty out a grave. There's resurrection power that can save. There's power in Your name, there's power in Your name. There's power that can break off every chain. There's power that can empty out a grave. There's resurrection power that can save. There's power in Your name, power in Your name!   [Chorus]

🎶~~“Great is Thy Faithfulness”  (acapella men’s ensemble “Veritas”)  https://youtu.be/N2i7_X8RQis
 “Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.
 Refrain: “Great is Thy faithfulness!” “Great is Thy faithfulness!”   Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided—     “Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord, unto me!
 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Refrain
 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain

📖~~Revelation 21:5  And He who sits on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new " And He said, "Write, for these words are faithful and true."

📖~~Hebrews 10:23  “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”

📖~~1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the  fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Prayer: Redirecting our Conversations

 👑~ Strategies for Advancing the Kingdom of God 5~ 👑

As I was waking this morning, I heard an old hymn about prayer. I have not had the opportunity to sing this hymn for years. It is one I sang often as a child, in the Church where I grew up. Perhaps you are familiar with this hymn. (below) Then I heard the voice of the Lord clearly say: “He is so distracting”.

The Church is being distracted at this time in history. This has been a long season of testing. We are being pulled this way and that way, reacting to what we see and hear on television, in the newspaper, on the radio, through social media, in podcasts, by those around us, and more. The time we spend spinning our wheels in distraction, keeps us from doing what we are called to do. 

Just think of what could happen if we were to shift all this time to a focus on our best friend, allowing Him to lead us. Jesus is brilliant! He not only lifts our burdens, He reveals truth! And, as if that is not already more than enough, He does it all by keeping us in JOY. He shows us what life can be like when we focus on releasing His love to all those we encounter in our day. 

Church, let’s move! Let us place these distractions behind us, so that we can move forward together. Let’s begin to talk often to our best friend, who actually has the ANSWERS and IS the answer. Let’s have fun hearing truth for ourselves, not relying on others to provide it for us. Jesus wants us to seek Him, trust Him, and rely on Him as the One True Source of truth. 

Is your spirit heavy today? Do feel weighed down by distraction? Talk to Jesus throughout your day, and allow Him to lift this heaviness. He is faithful and will do it, not just sometimes, but EVERY time. Once you experience this, you will want more and more of Him. And we’re on our way! Wheeeee……God is GOOD, and it’s going to be GREAT. The BEST is yet to come! 

You are SO loved! 💝

📖~~Romans 8:34 “who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.”

🎶~~“What a Friend we Have in Jesus” Aretha Franklin https://youtu.be/tNFgKot8oh0

“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Joseph M. Scriven, 1855

 What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!

 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged— Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer.

 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge— Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He’ll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. 

A Greater Measure of Faith 

👑~ Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom 6 ~👑

As the Lord revealed strategy 6 today, He brought to mind an experience I had with God several years ago. It was in a time where God was shifting my Calling. Jesus revealed more about my identity, my true purpose and calling, as well as a passion. What He revealed meant great change for me and my family, and the sudden change brought fear at the time. God helped me overcome all fear over time, which strengthened me more than words can say. 

However, at one point, I remember praying fervently one night, right before I went to sleep. I prayed something like this: 🙏Lord, I want to be obedient, and fulfill the destiny You have revealed. I need to place all fear behind, and a greater measure of FAITH. Increase my faith, so that I can move forward with You in all I am being called to do in the days ahead. 

It was a very simple prayer, but it was heartfelt. I wanted to obey God, but I knew at that moment, that I needed help, specifically more FAITH, in order to launch into a new direction with trust and confidence. That prayer took place right before bed, and guess what happened in the early morning hours, as I was waking the next day? God gave me a full color, striking vision (while awake) of the front of a HUGE, brand new, shiny silver semi-truck. It was as if I was standing right in front of the cab, as it was parked, and it towered over me, as I heard the Lord say: “A truck-load of faith is heading your way!” I literally laughed out loud! 🤣

As I look back on that experience now, several years later, I see what the Lord has done. My faith has increased exponentially since that day! It has become gradually more and more child-like, as He has revealed His true nature to me, in our daily walk together, only one day at a time. It is the greatest JOY of my life, to walk hand in hand with the Lord each day, not knowing what tomorrow will bring, but simply trusting Him to lead step by step. I am in awe of all the things God has shown me these past several years, each day, a new adventure. 

Church, friends in the Body of Christ, have you asked the Lord to increase your faith lately? Our faith is a GIFT. It is dependent upon GOD, not us. Jesus was sent to SAVE. It is by His finished work that we have faith. The One who is faithful WILL increase Your faith. We have been given faith as a gift by God’s grace. (See Ephesians 2 below)

If we take this a step further, this powerful strategy of our Triune God emerges, the strategy of releasing the love of Jesus to all people. As we receive a greater measure of FAITH, we begin to experience God’s true nature. As we come to know just how GOOD God is, receiving this revelation of His true nature, we come to know that God’s WILL is that ALL receive faith in His perfect timing, as the great restoration takes place. His Word promises a New Heaven and a New earth. God’s will is that NONE should perish. (2 Peter 3:9) 

This takes the weight entirely off of our shoulders, right? It gives us the freedom to follow the New Commandment of Jesus, to simply LOVE God and love each other, as we release His love to unbelievers. It is not our place to judge. It is our directive to LOVE. We need not force faith upon anyone, through fear of a “wrathful” God, for we become certain that faith is not dependent upon us, but upon the good plan of our GOOD God. We are certain of God’s nature, AND that Faith is a GIFT, not coming from anything WE do, but from all that GOD has DONE. THAT is GREAT news, the encouragement we need as His Church to move in unity, together with God! 💝

As a Kingdom advancer, God is willing to give you a greater measure of faith today, so that you can fulfill your Kingdom destiny. Will you ASK for MORE? I see a great surprise ahead for all who do! It will be both AMAZING, and a total game changer. You’ll see. Thanks be to God!

You are SO loved! 💝👣🌈💝

🎶~~“Into Faith I Go” https://youtu.be/KG94KAxXNyk I was led to this song I had not heard by Pat Barrett, only a few months old, and was in awe at the lyrics, so fitting for this word today. 

📖~~Ephesians 2:4-10 “But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

📖~~Romans 12:3 “For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.”

Follow the LEADER!  
 👑~ Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom 7 ~👑

In the Spirit, I saw an enormous Church.  I was seeing this from above, and as the scene panned back and upwards, the Church kept growing.  It was made of stone, expanding in all directions, north, east and west.   And then the Holy Spirit revealed all the people. I first saw a large number of people moving forward together on the far right of this building.  Next, I saw another larger group moving forward, parallel with, and to the left of the first group.  Then there was the largest group of all three, in the very center, moving parallel and to the left of the other two, again marching forward.  Suddenly I felt myself moving, to follow Jesus.  He was leading the 4th group, on the left, moving in parallel with the others, and small in number.  I saw so few of us on this path, and immediately wondered why, since this small group was following JESUS. These four groups were on separate paths, but all moving in the same direction, inside this huge Church structure.  ⛪️

The following is what I received from the Lord regarding this:  The Church is moving forward, however, we have work to do in order to come into unity.  A large number in the Body of Christ, shown in the first three groups, are following well known “men/women of God”, recognized leaders in the Body of Christ.  They are moving together, and doing good things, but not yet confident enough, to stop following others, totally surrendered to the leading of the Holy Spirit, day by day, step by step.  As a greater measure of faith is released, (see strategy 6) this will begin to change.

The Lord also revealed walls which are dividing us, as His Church.  Titles are a great divider of God’s people.  We have come to assume that those holding titles, such as “Pastor”, “Apostle”, “Prophet”, for example, simply know more than others. There is a perception that what these people have to say, has  greater weight in the Kingdom, due to a greater connection to God.

The truth is that, though we love and respect those who teach God's Word, EVERY believer is Called by God. No matter what title a person holds, ALL believers have free, full and equal access to a greater knowledge and understanding of God’s Word, and the ability to build a more intimate personal relationship with God. (Matthew 6:33) When we seek God for more, we receive more. YOU have a CALLING! How much more of God would you like?  There are no limitations.  

As more believers seek God directly, and discover what it means to be truly led by the Spirit each day, more and more will be on the path of following Jesus as our One True Leader.  As this begins to happen, the walls which have come to divide us will come down, until this beautiful Church moves together as ONE, behind our King of Kings, who is leading the way.  👑

Today, I hear the Lord asking: “Who is your Leader?  Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men (people)!” 

Just as when He first chose the 12, Jesus is calling you and me today.  Are you ready to follow? It’s going to be SO good!  The BEST is Yet to Come!  

You are SO loved!  💝

📖~~Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”  

📖~~Matthew 4:19 “And He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’"

🎶~~ I was awakened today by this old hymn, “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!”
 ~~ “Blessed Assurance”    https://youtu.be/Bsdl8DSZfRo 

Unconditional Love: The Driving Force Which Compels us to Forgive QUICKLY ~~A Personal Testimony
 👑~ Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom 8 ~👑 

I was recently given a bright, colorful vision of a bouquet of fireworks. This was unique, as it was as if a flower bouquet had been handed to me, yet it was a beautiful array of different types of colorful fireworks, much like we see available around Independence Day.  This vision spoke of a celebration of freedom, and the future, since these fireworks had not yet met the flame which ignites them.  

Then the Lord reminded me that we are celebrating our first anniversary in Glorious Church Ministries. The first group, Chief Cornerstone:  The Rise of His Glorious Church, was founded one year ago this month. God has given me a testimony to share with you, part of my journey, to encourage and confirm strategy 8 today.

🤣~A Testimony of God's Faithfulness!

Early in the month of January last year, I was suddenly removed and blocked from a group, School of the Seers Hangout, which I had been called to lead for several years, without notice or any explanation. Since I was not aware of what I had done to justify the way this was handled by my friends in leadership, it left me stunned, and immediately seeking the Lord.  He revealed clearly that I was innocent of any wrongdoing, though this was not the perception of others.  He showed me that lies were being told about me, and that I need not fear. The Lord did not want me to even know what these lies were. He asked that I trust that He and I knew the truth, and that was all that mattered. Jesus, the JOY of my heart, assured me that I was being hidden in Him, the One who is my strength. I felt surrounded immediately by the love and comfort of our Triune God.

I genuinely love each one God brought alongside me to serve in that former group over several years.  This being the case, I was able to forgive them quickly for handling this the way they did, in order to move forward. The pain I felt at the time, was connected to the pain felt on the part of the members, whom I had come to love greatly over several years, not being able to help them process, for I had no answers.  I could only encourage them to seek the Lord, as I had.  These were very challenging days, bringing closure as best I could, given the circumstances, while looking ahead to God’s next assignment.  

At the time, I thought this very odd behavior on the part of fellow believers, after having served there faithfully for so many years.  I have come to realize that when things this ODD happen, GOD is ready to TURN it all for a greater Kingdom purpose, which is often not revealed until a later time. Our God is a God of mystery and intrigue. I have, over time, come to see times like these as more exciting than discouraging, expectant that God has a joyful surprise right around the corner. 

I chose to believe the best in my friends, that there must have been a Kingdom purpose for my leaving that group of people, at that particular time, in this odd way.  I am not saying that God ever wants pain for His children, but in these times, we experience His strength, as He turns it for His GLORY.  This event on my personal journey strengthened me GREATLY for what God had for me next, as I hope it did for those I left.  I have heard recently that this group has gone through changes, renamed “Kingdom Seers” and the group status changed to “secret”, for those of you who have been having a tough time finding it.  I share this since I have had private messages lately asking why the group cannot be found, from those who are unaware that I am no longer connected there.  I pray this group comes out of hiding soon, so it can continue to grow and thrive like never before. We are all on the same team, and I send my love and God's blessings to all there.  Thanks be to God!  

Friends, when others misunderstand you, or your reputation is being attacked, know that Jesus has your back!  Our identity is in Him.  What others think of us does not matter.  What GOD KNOWS about us is ALL that matters.  God is the only One who can truly see our heart.  When we seek God in complete trust, any rejection we receive from others in the Body of Christ, is used by God to strengthen us for what is coming next. 

The unconditional love we feel toward each other, as followers of Jesus, IS the driving force which compels us to FORGIVE quickly, to move on in greater strength and confidence.  

🤣~Giving ALL GLORY to God!

Let’s look back together, and give God All GLORY for what has transpired since the “Seer surprise” in January of 2018, only one short year ago.  😊 Today, we are reminded to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Chief Cornerstone:  The Rise of His Glorious Church.  Though it was not revealed to me right away, this group was the first step in the Lord’s plan to build “Glorious Church Ministries”.  The group was founded only 13 days after I was removed from the Seers group. The Lord is gracious to reveal His plan step by step, so as to not overwhelm.

After a few weeks, God revealed we were to create the ministry page, and name it “Glorious Church Ministries”.  Between April and December, following God step by step gradually, 19 groups were created, functioning separately within this ministry, each with a unique purpose and led by anointed leaders.  I was also asked to join a leadership team in India, the group, “End Time Revival Army”, so my involvement in that group makes 20 groups which I oversee daily, along with the leaders God has called to work alongside, which span the globe.  

Last fall, we were prompted to create a website. Though I had no idea how, God led me step by step. I was able to do it with no outside help, which was a miracle in itself!  

😁 Now, our most used resources are easily available to anyone, whether or not they are on Facebook. You can find us at gloriouscm.org.

God is consistently faithful to give me daily writings, encouraging Christians to unite around the world, to advance God’s Kingdom, as we await the return of Jesus.  I have also been led to visit, in person, those who need a tender touch from God and to escort those who are elderly, unable to drive, to appointments.  Being led each day by the Spirit, step by step, taking one day at a time, brings a joyful, life-giving variety, like never before. I feel SO blessed!

God is GOOD!  God is FAITHFUL!  The unconditional love of Jesus, alive in us, drives us to quickly forgive each other, as we work toward becoming ONE Church, no longer leaving room for anything which tries to divide God’s people. 

I pray you are encouraged today.  💝 You are SO loved!  

📖~~Colossians 3:12-14 ESV “Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”

🎶~~I am hearing two songs today.  One is an old hymn, the other is completely different stylistically and more recent.  Two songs on completely opposite ends of the spectrum musically, both confirming this word for today.  

 “Blessed Be the Tie That Binds”  https://youtu.be/xNOfw1NVAyo
 “Do it Again”  https://youtu.be/0B_lnQIITxU

Turning from Death to LIFE: 🦋

 Stirring revelation for the Body of Christ

👑~  Strategies for Advancing the Kingdom of God  9  ~👑

I received some stunning revelation from the Lord yesterday regarding the Church, and abortion. I found it interesting that this was revealed as the 9th Strategy, given the number of months a little one is knit and developing in a Mother’s womb.

What I received seemed SO simple, yet it brought answers to several questions I have been asking God, regarding things I have observed.  I have been seeking the Lord as to why each time I see a post on this subject, or hear anything in the news on this topic, I receive a very serious, and definite check in my spirit.  I figured that the Holy Spirit was about to show me something big, likely a “game changer” for the Body, and trusted that it would be revealed in God’s perfect timing.

~~The Revelation~~

The very word “abort” or “abortion” is a focus on DEATH, not life.  We have good intentions, those who say we are FOR life, but do you see that by our actions, focusing on this subject of death, we have been deceived, our belief system TWISTED, tricked into speaking against other Christians?

In a sudden communication download, the Lord revealed this focus on death, not LIFE.  WOAH!  I was led to look at the root word “abort”.  

Synonyms for abort:  “Terminate”, “nullify”, “end”, “fail”, “axe”, “stop”, “break down”. These concepts are opposite of Kingdom concepts such as these:  “Keep going/never give up”, “significance”, “beginning”, “succeed/victorious”, “give life to”, “GO!”, “lift up”.  Religious instincts, which lead many in the Body of Christ to try to do everything possible to protect the unborn, have been used, and twisted, to snag us into deep division.  It has been a sly and subtle deception, and we have fallen for it, hook, line and sinker.  

We are witnessing well-meaning Christians, passionately labeling themselves “pro-life” (a political label, set up to oppose the other political label, pro-choice), who are actually accomplishing the opposite of what they intend.  They are prompted to post, share, speak outrage and bring attention to…. death. 

Strategy NINE is a critical one and timely for Christ’s Church.  Do you see what has happened here, how we got to this place?  By allowing this to become a political issue, we have been led into temptation.  By turning it from a moral/spiritual issue between a woman and her God, to a political issue, demanding it be mandated by law, we have given ourselves a pass, tempted into believing that it is OK, and “of God” to call all Democrats murderers, or all Republicans self-righteous, religious judges.  Contrary to what we may believe or expect, this turns our focus away from Jesus, who IS truly LIFE, and toward a place we never want to go as the Body of Christ, toward death.  A focus on death tears the Church apart.  A focus on LIFE (Jesus) builds and unites the Church, around its Chief Cornerstone.  

I trust we all know both Republicans AND Democrats who are passionate followers of Jesus.  However, by turning a moral issue such as this one, into a political issue, we place ourselves at odds with each other and this has gotten us into trouble as a Church, creating chaos.  This is not God’s plan for us.  God’s plan is a United Church, focused on Jesus, excited to bring in the Kingdom, working alongside each other, loving each other as brothers and sisters. 

~~How Deep is Our Love?~~

We may say we love and trust Jesus, but we must ask ourselves, just how much?  In the 9th Chapter of the Book of Isaiah, we read that the government is on His shoulders. (There’s another 9!) The separation of Church and State, as stated in a letter by Thomas Jefferson over two centuries ago, guards against stumbling and confusion in this area.  It seems to have had a Kingdom purpose, which is just now being fully revealed. 

Friends, Jesus is asking His Church to trust Him completely, by turning our backs immediately from this subject, which is a focus on death, toward a KINGDOM focus, which is LIFE.  A focus on Jesus alone, will bring the change we all seek so desperately, and knit us back together in strength, just as all children are knit in their Mother’s womb. We can trust Jesus and witness God at work on our behalf, or we can keep spinning our wheels as His Church.  We have been given free will to make our own decisions.  Choosing wisely, in conjunction with God, affects us and all those we touch.

I pray that our will becomes aligned with God’s in this next season, that we are drawn together in a miraculous way, by our miraculous God.  

~~The Good News!~~

No matter what has transpired previous to this moment, our God is gracious and loves us unconditionally.  There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.  We have a VERY good God, who leads us back in perfect step with Him. 

Please seek Jesus directly for confirmation and more revelation on this subject.  He always responds when we seek, opening our eyes to the ways of the Kingdom, different from the ways of the world. 

You are SO loved!  💝

📖~~Romans 8:1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life has set you free from the law of sin and death.…”

The Pruning Which Strengthens 🌹

👑~ Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom 10 ~👑

Have you discovered how much healthier plants become when we “prune” them? We cut stems and branches back at certain times, and to encourage new growth. We see how much stronger a plant becomes when this is done regularly. 

Over time the Lord has shown me that pruning is a Kingdom concept. There are different types of pruning, and each are beneficial. 

🦋~Materials possessions~

There is the pruning of our material possessions, for example, our clothes. We go through our closets regularly, letting go of things we have not worn for some time for any number of reasons. We donate them, or give them to others who are happy to put them to good use. This type of pruning helps those in need, makes room for the new, and brings order to our material possessions.

🦋~Relationships~

Another type of pruning takes place within relationships, those God places in our lives, only for a season. People come and go around us. God brings them into our lives and after a time, God leads either us or them to move on, bless them and love them from afar. Now that social media has made the world much smaller, connecting us with others in a moment, it seems this happens much more frequently. God urges us at times, to unfollow or unfriend those whose posts and comments are not helpful to our walk with Him. Those we connect with most often changes, as God leads, however, we are still one in the Spirit. 

🦋~Personal habits, thoughts and actions~

The Lord has shown me that this is a pruning time within the Church. The Church is undergoing great change, a much-needed transformation. People who have surrendered all, and gone through the refining fire, have allowed the Lord to prune the unhealthy things from their personal lives over time. They are ready to move, when for others, this may not be the right time. This is not a bad thing, or any reason to fear, for pruning is a Kingdom tool to make us stronger, both individually and as a Church. Our walk with Jesus is a walk of transformation, giving Him free reign over all things we need to let go of, in order to become stronger, and to bear more fruit for the Kingdom. 

Has the Lord shown you places in your life where any of these types of pruning may be appropriate? Jesus is faithful to reveal, confirm, and support you through any or all changes which arise, in order to bring health and strength on your journey with Him. Moving forward in Christ means change, step by step. 

Our God is filled with grace. Change can often bring feelings of fear or resistance, since we find greater security in the things we have come to know. This is where our personal relationship with Jesus is vital. He will urge us to step out of our comfort zone as we move with Him, revealing that in Him there is no reason to fear. He is the author and finisher of our faith. Trust, trust, trust Him. He will set the JOY before you in each day, to move you ahead in confidence.

🌹 Pruning: It’s a good thing. 🌹

📖~~John 15:1-5 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

📖~~Hebrews 12:1-2 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”

🎶 “Remain in Me, I am the Vine”  https://youtu.be/UrJJspUlHk8 

His FACE: ✨ The Light of GLORY and GRACE ✨

👑~Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom  11~👑 

Are the things of earth beginning to grow dim?  As we turn our eyes upon the Savior, learning to trust, moving step by step, day by day, we begin to SEE HIS GLORY.  It is a turn away from the things of the world, and toward the things of the KINGDOM. The things of the world begin to fade, and the Light of the KINGDOM comes into bright focus.  It is true!  

If you are a “planner/organizer” like I am, this takes a transformation of the mind to think differently, which only happens by the help of God.  We tend to want to know what is coming next, charting out a detailed plan, with definite long-term goals.  God has always blessed me with a view of “the bigger picture”, however I have learned over time, to trust Him for each step of how to get there, no longer trying to accomplish things in my own power or in my timing. God’s plans and timing are SO much better than mine! Unlike before, as God shows me the big picture now, I am able to stay focused on Jesus, for each step, in daily peace.  I no longer feel rushed. Instead, I feel connected.  This connection brings JOY and HOPE, looking forward to the unknown with great expectation.  We KNOW the GOODNESS of our GOD, SEE His GLORY all around as He pours out His GRACE. ❄️

Keeping our eyes on Jesus changes EVERYTHING.  Where we have been worried, fearful, sick, and discouraged, God’s GRACE turns it all for His GLORY.  As we surrender all to Him, learning to trust Him completely, the things of the world become dim as if melting away.  😎

What’s left? 🤣 God’s GLORY and even more GRACE!  Grace upon grace, as we move from Glory to Glory!  

📖~~Hebrews 12:2  (GNT)  “Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne.”

📖~~Matthew 6:10-11 “Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.”

📖~~ Matthew 6:33-34 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

🎶~~“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”  https://youtu.be/6KmE5p2n85s  (Listen to the end!) 

O soul, are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There’s light for a look at the Savior, and life more abundant and free.  
 Refrain: Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Look full in His wonderful face.  And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.
 Through death into life everlasting He passed, and we follow Him there; O’er us sin no more hath dominion for more than conqu’rors we are!  Refrain
 His Word shall not fail you, He promised; Believe Him and all will be well; Then go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell! Refrain 

🔥🔥🔥 Hearts BURNING for Jesus 🔥🔥🔥
 👑~Strategies for Advancing God’s Kingdom   12~👑

Have you felt your heart burning, as the Lord reveals Himself to you? Many complain about “heartburn”, however there is definitely a “Holy” heartburn.  I have had experiences of this, as others have, in the past few years, where the Lord’s Presence was SO strong, my heart felt as if it was literally on FIRE in my chest! The first time it was among a group of believers, gathered together around the gift of healing.  The second was while in God’s Presence during worship.  

If I had not been in the Presence, with other believers the first time this happened, I may have jumped to the wrong conclusion, believing I was having a heart attack. The truth is that this was NO attack.  It was quite the contrary!  This was literally the FIRE of God’s love, touching my physical heart.  There was no fear. There was only AWE, being in God’s hands, in complete safety, touched by His power. 

Both yesterday and today, the Lord has reminded me of these times, by touching my heart again with fire.  As this was happening, He brought to mind the story, immediately following His resurrection, when He met the two on the road to Emmaus.  

In Luke 24:32 we read these words: “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures”? 

This is what I sense the Lord saying to us today:  Jesus is expected to return, though we know not the day nor the hour. (Matthew 24:36) And we ask: “How” this will happen?  How Jesus will appear to us, is a mystery, though we do have a glimpse of His appearing in this story.  On the road to Emmaus, those who had known Him personally, having spent time with Him, did not recognize Him, until He revealed Himself. 🎁💖 (see Luke 24:16)

Friends, please consider this today. Jesus could be walking among us right now, and we have not yet had our eyes opened to recognize Him. 

😲😍 Can He not do anything, just like He did after His resurrection and before He ascended to the Father?  

Strategy 11 was about our intimate relationship with Him, keeping our eyes on Jesus, as the things of the world become dim, the things of the Kingdom becoming BRIGHTER.  Strategy 12 is all about discipleship, as we anticipate His return.  

Consider that He could appear to us at any moment. Consider that He already has, though we have not recognized Him. Consider that He may not appear to every one of us at the same time.  Consider that He may just give us a GLIMPSE of Him, as we are obedient to go about Your day, following as He leads.  Consider that these glimpses of Him could be the JOY set before us, to move us ahead, to bring encouragement, until that day when all SEE and all KNOW.  😎

Will you simply open your mind and heart today to consider any possibility?  It is important to ask ourselves at this juncture, whether it would change anything for us if we found it to be true that Jesus was actually walking among us, revealing Himself to some. Would we spend our time differently, behave differently, think differently? 

He is the God of surprise, filled with immense creativity, and filled with JOY.  He likes to have fun with us and enjoys surprising us with His Presence. All we need do is BELIEVE, our faith as a child, in wide-eyed wonder. 🤯

🙏~~Lord Jesus, we look forward to complete intimacy with You, following You day by day, our hearts burning with the FIRE of Your Love.  We receive all You have for us in the days ahead, as You reveal Yourself.  Give us glimpses in Your way, and in Your perfect timing, as you set the Joy before us, which keeps us in perfect step with You, as we advance Your Kingdom to the four corners of the earth.  We pray this in Your beautiful name…JESUS….AMEN! 

🎶~~“Start a Fire”  Unspoken  https://youtu.be/FXHYykW28SA
🎶~~“Set a Fire”   Jesus Culture   https://youtu.be/N2xzoPDI9eA

📖~~Luke 24:13-16 “That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened.  While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.  But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.”

📖~~Luke 24:30-32 “When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them.  And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight.  They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” 🎶