 A Vision of the Father's Power to Transform the Heart of Ministries Victoria Boyson March 28, 2018 An excerpt from the Book REVOLUTION: The White Horse Rider
Transforming the skyline, the Father entered the atmosphere and filled the earth with Himself. Warm and inviting, He watched and waited for His children to come to Him. He wore a long and glorious light-filled robe, rays of light emanating from it as it bathed the landscape with His light and glory. Captivated by the Father's robe, Beloved discovered this was no ordinary garment - it was adorned and embellished with nothing less than human souls. Seemingly embroidered and woven into the fabric of the Father's glorious robe, He'd chosen to grace Himself in a raiment of the people He loved. Like any good father would, He loved to show off His robe of treasure, as He called it. As He did, the Father slowly twirled around to reveal all the many people and ministries in it that reached all over the world declaring and sharing the glory of His kingdom. Beloved loved watching as He danced to reveal the splendor of His prized garment. As the seekers worshiped and rejoiced in Him, His robe was made brighter even more so than before. As those He loved delighted in Him, the train of His glory fell well below His feet. He chose to dress Himself in people, all people, from all nations - those who were found by Him and chose to live in Him. Radiantly, they beamed with His power flowing through them. They were, indeed, overjoyed to be a part of His precious garment. Proud to reveal the people He loved and their breathtaking splendor, He beamed with joy and pride as He turned around and around, slow at first and then a bit faster. As He twirled, His robe of people swirled out from around Him and it increased and grew until it reached all over the globe. His eternal-robe knocked down mountains and kingdoms of the earth, leveling any that had been made by man's design, which were raised to draw others to the temporal beauty of creation. It obliterated the idols of man, which He especially hated because they distracted the people from Him and kept them from receiving His love. Around and around He turned, until the glory from His robe covered the earth and the earth glowed with His resplendence. He stopped and turned His back toward Beloved and she watched as He manifested His robe like a mighty mountain. He wanted her to see the countless people trying in vane to climb the back of His robe to get to the top of the mountain, not realizing He was the mountain. The soul-lined robe was simply unrecognizable to those whose only thoughts were manipulated by ambitions of self-grandeur. As they tried to climb the mountain of God's robe, they did not even see that the gems they were climbing on were actual human souls - their bothers and sisters in Christ. Using the precious people within His robe to anchor and steady themselves for the climb, they pulled and stepped on them as though they were only rock. Climbing sometimes for years, these ambitious brothers and sisters used the humble, yet beautiful gem-souls as though they had no other value except for their usefulness to the climbers. Of course, those ascending caused those they stepped on great pain, but, mysteriously, the Lord allowed it to happen. Pushing and clambering, the ambitious revealed their hearts to the Lord and as they did, He could see they were not yet ready to become a part of Him. He watched the climbers patiently as they damaged His beautiful robe, but He never lost heart. He waited patiently for them to become more desperate for Him. However, focused only on the climb, living on Him, but not in Him, the ambitious often fell, especially when the Father gave a little shutter of His back, shaking many climbers loose. It was His mercy toward them as they tumbled back down to the bottom of His mountainous robe. It pleased Him to do it, because their focus was not what it should be - they were missing the joy He was offering them. And what a fall some of them had, for He was a tall mountain. Only those souls who were embedded into His robe could withstand the movement of it. They were held secure, woven into the very fibers of His raiment. They seemed to even glisten with His joy as He shuffled His back to show Beloved that no one who climbs can stay, only those who choose to be a part of Him will endure. Shining more brightly, those who dwelt in His robe radiated even brighter during these moments, and as they did, even those who'd fallen off while trying to climb watched them in wonder. For some of the climbers, it was the first time they'd considered the value of the gem-souls and it brought them much needed revelation of the Father's love. Passing by all the vast wealth of treasure in His robe, the ambitious didn't see the value in souls and used them instead of cherishing them. Thoughtlessly climbing, they knew they were called, but didn't yet understand what true greatness was. Beloved realized the Father didn't mind that they would climb on Him; He seemed to expect it. And when one climber would suddenly open His eyes and awaken to the reality of the robe-mountain, the entire robe would erupt with great joy. Radiating the light of their value, the gem-souls came alive when even just one climber saw their true worth. What wealth lay in store for those who discovered the Father's treasured gems. Earlier, as they had been busy climbing, they had seen these individual souls as valueless, foolish people who did not matter. They saw them as less, because they were not as ambitious as they were and considered them lazy and undeserving because they lacked the ambition to climb. However, after a fall, many began to see them differently. Beginning to understand, they saw the gems as true followers, because they did not use God to get higher, but chose to live in Him and to become a part of Him. With newly contrite hearts, they could suddenly see the gem-souls as if they had just revealed themselves from all areas over His robe. However, it was the Father who revealed them to the previously ambitious climbers. Truly, although they'd been there all along, they were not visible to those climbing until they were humiliated by their fall. Some, however, refused to acknowledge the gem-souls, choosing, instead, to harden their hearts, missing entirely the great treasure of the Father. The treasures of humility and meekness were disregarded by the vain, self-centered travelers, who even saw them as lesser Christians. Beloved watched as they mocked them, seeing them as lazy, small and insecure. In shock, Beloved watched as the rebellious, finally seeing the gem-souls, dishonored them instead of seeing the value the Father put on them. Some even saw them as anti-Christians who got in God's way and in kicking them, felt they were serving God. Beloved tried to make them hear her as she held tightly to the Lord for strength. "Can't you see? You are kicking God! He is the Robe! He is the Mountain! The gem-souls are HIM!" she cried out. Turning to the Rider, she buried her face in Him! Moved by her tender heart, He explained, "This is the Father's choice; it's the ramifications of His merciful heart. He chooses to give them time to see. This period of mercy in the lives of the selfish is especially important to Him, for many have turned to Him even after years of blindness." Returning her attention back to the Father's robe, Beloved began to understand the process mercy takes in a human soul and understood mercy never gives up. For those climbers who were able to see them, the gem-souls, in turn, threw down ropes for the climbers to use. However the ropes did not lead up, but into the robe of God. In their humbled condition, the climbers were grateful to receive the help and did as they were told. Grasping tightly to the mercy ropes, they held on as they were pulled in and out of the fibers of the robe. Although this was a long and tedious process, sometimes requiring years of patience for them, they were overjoyed to encounter the realms of the Father they had previously doubted existed. Continually asked to submit to Father's leadership regardless of the cost, they chose to lay down what they'd previously deemed priceless. What they felt they could not live without had now become nothing in comparison to living in Him. The Father's great mystery began to take shape as the climbers were woven in and out, shoved through the fibers of God's robe. Each time they endured His handy work, they were cleansed ever so much more by the fibers of His glory-robe. Without realizing it, the fibers of His robe were cleansing the dross from their souls, over and over again. Each time they experienced the immense and wondrous cleansing of their souls, they became like Him. Sometimes, when they thought they had finally settled into place, they were suddenly moved again. Often in their journey, as they were tempted to give up, the fibers of His garment seemed to change and become much softer, more pliable and comfortable than before. Lower and then higher, in and out, they were moved until, at last, they were fastened securely in Him. It was then they realized they too were one of the Father's treasured gem-souls, shiny and bright, glistening in the light of their Father's glory. Contrite, cleansed and polished, they were securely fitted and nestled in the position the Father created for each of them, as though it had been made with them in mind. They were truly needed and were celebrated by the family of God's garment! They finally felt the belonging their soul yearned for. Victoria Boyson www.victoriaboyson.com VICTORIA BOYSON is co-pastor of Faith Church Conroe and founder of Victoria Boyson Ministries and Women of Impact Ministries, a ministry dedicated to raising up an army of women who will revolutionize their world and bring in the harvest. She is a passionate speaker, operating in extraordinary authority to awaken the church to their victorious reality. She's been writing for the prophetic ministry the Elijah List since 2004 and before that has worked for Francis Frangipane ministries. Along with her husband, she's worked in pastoral ministry. Through revelations of the Holy Spirit and the Word, Victoria is breaking down strongholds which have kept the church from fully realizing the great commission. Based out of the Houston, Texas area, she lives with her husband and together they have 4 grown children. Called to awaken and prepare the bride of Christ for the end-time harvest, she hopes to compel His church to embrace a passionate relationship with their heavenly Father. She is the author of REVOLUTION: The White Horse Rider, God's Magnum Opus: The Value of a Women, AWAKENING: The Deep Sleep, His Passionate Pursuit and The Birth of Your Destiny. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  Don’t Walk Alone Dannette Garza March 16, 2018 This is a love letter from Jesus for those who have been seeking Him for assistance to pursue better health goals:
“Let me walk with you to make your dreams come true. Don't go too far ahead, let us walk together step by step. With each forward motion, take time to choose the option that is best. It is up to you to choose the direction of your health. There are choices all along the way. It is good to take care of your body. I am not far away, closer than your breath. Make the better choice and rest your strength on me to be your help. "I have given you My Spirit as a comforter to give you divine power. Let me be your source of comfort. I am here to help you achieve this victory. My life is flowing in your veins, you are no longer a victim of bondage. Identify yourself as an achiever. See the vision of your victory. I give strength to the weary and I increase the power of the weak. In your weakness, I will be your strength. "When you wait for me, you will run and not grow weary, you will walk not faint. I am greater within you than he who is in this world. When you are ready to walk, pause and wait for Me. Call My name and then be still and wait for Me to lift you up on eagles wings. I will help you. Don't walk alone, yield and wait for Me. Step by step you will be held, I will carry you. "I will take your place to do this work and be the power that you need. All you need to do is slow down and look to Me. The power you need is released, as you lean into My love. I will help you to reach your goals and bring your dreams to life. Together we can do this, but all alone it will be much harder. Remember that I am with you, it’s a hard road to walk alone. Come with me, let’s go all in. Jump into the waves of your transformation. Call my name beloved, and I will be your help.” Dannette Garza www.diamondsfromthedust.com Dannette is an author and prophetic writer, creating prophetic love letters through the romantic dance with King Jesus. In her love language with Holy Spirit, diamonds represent the glory of God through His intentional love and manifested words. God turns the dust of suffering into the beauty of glittering diamonds. The heart of this ministry is to search out the treasures of the Father’s heart and share them with those He has chosen. He makes all things beautiful in His time. Dannette is passionate about helping people birth the promises of God through supernatural hope and faith. She loves to encourage and intercede for others to reach their miraculous dreams, through the love of Jesus. With God, nothing shall be impossible! SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  Wounded Warrior, Bring Me Your Heart Sylvia Neusch March 14, 2018 Wounded warrior, I have a place of healing for you. Watch as the fog lifts from your battlefield, giving you a clearer view of the enemy you have faced. The darkness and haze have served as a cover for the evil schemes against you. But, My light is burning off the clouds and you will once again see with accurate perception.
He who masquerades as an angel of light will now be exposed for the true darkness he is. Come and bring me your wounded heart. I will breathe new life into the broken places. Your heart is to be wholly mine, holy, not holey. As you come to Me, I will fill the holey places with my compassionate love. I will restore innocence and childlikeness as you taste and see that I am good. Encounters with My love will erase the painful wounds that have afflicted and hardened your heart and soul. Come now and rest in my perfect intent towards you. Allow My cleansing breakers to wash over you as you inhale My goodness, faithfulness, mercy and peace. Now release all bitterness, anger, fear, and regret as they roll farther, and farther away in the tide of my great grace. I am restoring trust where you have experienced confusion and bewilderment. See, I will contend with those who contend with you. Be assured of this, I am your Defender, your Anchor, fixed, and immoveable. My hope inside of you will rise, higher and higher, displacing every foreign thought that stands against My Kingdom of Light. Come away, dear one, and rest in the grassy fields of my grace. Be strengthened in my unending, unconditional, and unfathomable love for you. Sylvia Neusch www.sylvianeusch.com Sylvia and her husband, Richard, are the senior pastors of True Life in Round Rock, Texas. They are also the co-directors of the Austin School of Supernatural Ministry as well as regional facilitators in Central Texas for Sozo Ministry. Sylvia is a prophetic voice and prophetic blogger. She has a passion to encourage and equip people to discover their true identity and mature in Christ to walk in their God-given destiny. Sylvia and Richard have two children and one grandchild. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  Be the Sunshine April Simons March 12, 2018 Recently, my daughter and I were looking at some pictures of a trip we made to one of our favorite getaways. We love it because there’s great shopping (which is absolutely necessary-haha), beautiful beaches and unbelievable sunsets. It’s funny because even though we live in a place that gets really hot, in our minds, the sun seems to shine perfectly there. And there’s something about the sunshine that just makes us feel good.
Speaking of sunshine, I recently read an email that spoke of a little boy who would sing to his unborn sister while she was still in his mommy’s tummy. He would sing, “You are my sunshine.” This was a regular practice of the three-year old and oh how he was looking forward to the arrival of his new baby sister. That day soon came to pass. While labor started out normal, along the way, distress came. The infant’s life was in danger. It was inevitable the baby had to be taken by emergency C-section. The trauma for the little girl was too severe. It wasn’t long before the doctor told the parents their baby daughter had little chance of surviving. You can imagine the despair. Never in their wildest dreams did they think this would happen. They had decorated a beautiful nursery for the new baby and now, sadly, they were preparing themselves for her funeral. The little boy, unaware of his sister’s condition, told his mom, “I want to sing to my sister.” The mother knew no children were allowed in the intensive care unit and for a while she brushed him off. But she soon realized this might be the only time he would ever see his little sister alive. She knew it was imperative that she somehow get him in to see his baby sister. While the head nurse looked the other way, the mother hurriedly brought the little boy into the neo-natal ICU. The nurse saw him and abruptly said, “Get that child out of here. Children are not allowed in this unit!” Something rose up in this soft-spoken mother and she sternly said, “He needs to sing to his sister.” When the little boy saw his sister hooked to all of the machines, you could tell he was taken back. But after a few seconds he simply began to sing, “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.” The innocent tone of the three-year old was overwhelmingly heavenly. The baby began to respond. “Keep singing, son,” the mother said. “You make me happy, when skies are gray.” The baby’s hurried breathing noticeably slowed down and became peaceful. “Keep singing, Michael,” the teary-eyed mother spoke softly. He continued, “Please don’t take my sunshine away.” Clear on the other side of the intensive care unit, the head nurse was wiping tears from her eyes as she watched the helpless newborn breathe at a normal pace and become astonishingly peaceful. The sound of the little boy’s voice brought such healing to a helpless little baby girl. That precious little baby surprised everyone. She actually went home the very next day. She was perfectly normal and absolutely healthy. The nurses and doctors called it a miracle. The mother called it a miracle of God’s love. I love that story. It reminds me though of just how many people, like Michael's sister, are walking around in the midst of the “intensive care unit” of life. My heart goes out to these people. I like to look at it like this; that could be me, that could be my family, my loved one. When you see it from this viewpoint, it changes your whole perspective. Think about it like this; some people don’t have anyone to help them when they are down. Some people don’t have anyone to speak an encouraging word over their life. Some people don't have a "Michael" in their life that can sing sunshine over their skies of grey. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE THE ONE PERSON WHO CAN MAKE A REMARKABLE DIFFERENCE IN SOMEONE’S LIFE? I know it's easy to look at someone and pick out all of their faults and failures. But the truth is, people don't need us to tell them how wrong they are or how many mistakes they have made. They already know. They need to be reminded their life still matters and has purpose. They need someone to believe in them and cheer them on. When they can't find the sunshine, they need someone to BE the sunshine. Audrey Hepburn summed it up so eloquently when she said, "People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone." Today you have 1,440 minutes. That means you have 1,440 opportunities to make a positive impact. Be a difference maker, a lifter, a hope dealer... a life giver. Be a Michael. Be the sunshine. And let somebody know that no matter how dark it might be right now, the sun will always shine again. April Simons www.aprilsimons.com I’m a mom of five kids, Christiana, Garrison, Savannah, Elliana and Arriella. I’m so proud of each of my kids. They love the Lord and bring such joy to my life. My one and only son is married to a beauty, Franchesca, and they have the most beautiful baby in the world, Penelope…and yes, she has stolen my heart! I travel and speak for a living and I absolutely love it. But when I’m home, I’m home. Family, to me, is everything. I love the Mother Teresa quote, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” That’s what I strive for every single day. My most important mission field is my family. Other than speaking, I love design, fashion, travel, outdoors, and anything that promotes healthy living. Oh, and I do really, really love long romantic walks down the shoe aisle! One thing I know for sure, life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. As you browse through the pics and blogs, my prayer is you find hope, inspiration, joy, encouragement and a little bit of laughter for every day living. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  Your Valley of Baca Will Become a Place of Springs! Angela Stolba March 8, 2018 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools. Psalm 84:6 Recently, I was worshiping at church when I had an encounter with the Lord. My husband and I were standing beside each other with our arms raised as we were praising God. We—and I believe many others, as well—have been walking through some challenging situations. Yet as my husband and I were worshiping, I saw Jesus. He was standing in front of us in a white robe, and His arms were extended out to us. As Jesus placed His hands on my husband and I, I could feel the strength, peace, and deep love that He was imparting into us. What a powerful and tangible picture of how our Lord intercedes for us! Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us (Romans 8:34). Then the vision changed, and my husband and I were now walking with Jesus through a dark place. Immediately I understood that the darkness represented our current circumstances. Even then, Jesus was our good Shepherd, leading us with a staff in His hand. I was instantly reminded of the familiar passage in the Psalms that says, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4). The final picture of this encounter then came before me, and it was so encouraging! All of a sudden, we emerged out of the darkness. Instantaneously there was light and vivid colors all around us. Lush, beautiful flowers appeared everywhere, and there was a sense of incredible joy. It was such a glorious sight to behold, and I was astounded at how we instantly went from a place of such darkness to light. “For You light my lamp; the Lord my God illumines my darkness” (Psalm 18:28). The wilderness and the desert will be glad, And the Arabah will rejoice and blossom; Like the crocus (Isaiah 35:1). I felt to release this encounter to the body of Christ today as an encouragement. Whatever you are currently facing in your life, Jesus—the true, good Shepherd—is making intercession for you, leading you through the hills and valleys. His rod and staff will comfort you, for He is mighty in your midst! The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy (Zephaniah 3:17). I am reminded of Psalm 84:6, which says, “As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs.” The word Baca, itself, represents weeping. I truly believe that the Lord is taking our very places of weeping and turning them into joy! The Lord would say to you today, “Your very tears have been watering and fertilizing the harvest that is ready to spring forth!” Be encouraged that the Lord has been working behind the scenes in your life, despite how things may feel right now in the natural. He is weaving His pattern of good through all of your circumstances, both big and small alike. As it is written, “we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). Let hope arise! Surely your valley of Baca wil now become a place of springs! He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him (Psalm 126:6). Angela Stolba www.angiestolba.com Angie Stolba has a heart to see people walking in compete freedom and restoration. She shares her testimony at conferences and women's events. Angie enjoys co-laboring with her husband, Jeff, in ministry, as well as pouring into their three daughters. Angie has a genuine passion for God's Word and intercessory prayer. She is the author of the book, "Dealing With the Root of Rejection." SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  Eye Has Not Seen What God Is About to Do in This Shift! Jo Ellen Stevens March 7, 2018 John 1:3 "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made."
We have come into a shift in the earth that is going to require a deeper revelation of the Kingdom of God and what that means to the citizens of earth! As dual realm citizens we are to bring heaven to earth! We are citizens both of earth and heaven! We are now like John the Baptist of old, preparing the way of the Lord! Only this time He isn't coming to die for us again! He is coming to dwell with us! He's Bringing Us Back to the Garden Throughout history, if the above scripture is true and it is, God has given His Kingdom citizens revelation to change the earth progressively making it become more like the original intent which is "as in heaven, so in earth! So,God has made many things, to bring us back to the Garden so that He could once again dwell with us in the cool of the day. So that He could share His heart and intentions with us for earth! Back to True Fellowship We are in a culmination of time and revelation that has been building throughout the ages! God is calling His people back to true fellowship, so that they can bring forth what He is about to show them! We are now in a time that "eye hath not seen nor ear heard!" We have not understood the things that God has prepared for those who Love Him! BUT WE ARE ABOUT TO! Kingdom Things Coming to Us! He will now begin to bring Kingdom colors into the thoughts of the artists of our day . He is about to bring sounds that have not been heard to the musicians of our day! In Business He is about to change all from people who have been in it for themselves and gain to those who will have businesses to truly help the people to establish the Kingdom. The money transfer is about to happen in this earth! He is about to give revelation about how to cure diseases in Natural ways. There will be discoveries that have been hidden from men but will come forth very quickly, for such a time as this! God is going to bring forth His science and show men things that will point to heaven and that men will know that this is not man made but it will bring glory to the King of King's! There will be a discovery about how that fear even though you can't see it will be the cause of animals attacking and soon a child will be able to lead a Lion and a bear without being attacked! A Paradigm and a New Normal! Even though we can't see things now, they shall soon become a new normal on the earth! We are going to see music and hear color! .God is about to blow our minds and has even now begun! We are entering a new paradigm as Kingdom citizens and a what was impossible all throughout history will be possible with God! He is opening up the heavens so that we can see a little more of how it operates and those who love Him and seek after Him will be the first to know. He said "I will show you things to come." and boy does He have a lot to show us in this season!! You will have to wear your new man instead of the old man, because, otherwise, you will not adjust to the heavenly atmosphere! Through all of the uncovering that God has been doing, He has been preparing us for this shift from earth to heaven! It is time to put off your earth suit and put on your heaven suit because things are about to change and you won't be able to breath without it!" Jo Ellen Stevens www.dstevens7.wixsite.com/tcic Jo Ellen Stevens is a prophetic speaker, author, worship leader, and intercessor from Connersville, Indiana. She has ministered with her husband for 23 years, pastoring, teaching, and leading prophetic worship. She operates in a prophetic anointing with words of knowledge and words of wisdom. She believes that every Believer should be hearing the Lord's voice and resounding His heart out of their intimate relationship with Him. She also believes God called her many years ago to encourage the Body of Christ to arise and shine with the glory of the Lord for such a time as this, no matter what their age, background, or social status! She believes that God has given us each a platform to use the gifts and talents that He has given us to bring those who do not know the Lord out of the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of God, and that social media will play a great part in covering the earth with His glory! SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  "My Daughters, Arise and EMBRACE the Calling On Your Lives!" Victoria Boyson March 6, 2018 Mary or Martha
The Lord spoke to me years ago, "Victoria, you can be a Mary or a Martha, but you can't be both." It took me years before I really knew what He meant by that. Mary and Martha were two sisters who followed Jesus and were discipled by Him. Jesus was obviously very good friends with both sisters, but Mary seemed to respond to the importance of what He was teaching by giving up all other seemingly important activities to learn at His feet. Martha, her sister, reacted differently. She felt that preparing His meal was more important and was upset by Mary's refusal to help her prepare it. Their struggle created an opportunity for Jesus to give them both instruction on what He truly desired from them. Mary embraced all that Jesus wanted to give her. She put Jesus and the relationship He offered her ahead of the expectations of society. But Martha, her sister, did not. Indeed, Martha was caught up in maintaining her role as the dutiful, ideal Jewish woman. Not only did she feel strongly about her opinion of the proper role of women in the home, but she demanded that Jesus scold Mary for not doing it with her. He refused (Luke 10:38-40). "'Martha, Martha,' the Lord answered, 'you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her'" (Luke 10:41-42 NIV). What?! Did Jesus just say it was more important to sit at His feet and learn from Him than fulfill the traditional role of a woman? Surely, He misunderstood the rules! No, He was very clear; Mary had chosen to become His disciple - it was her choice. Jesus protected Mary's right to choose! Women have a choice in how they live their lives. We were created for God's pleasure and it gives Him great pleasure to see us walking with Him through this life, enjoying the giftings He's given us. As women, we represent Him well as we follow the leading of His Spirit. Honestly, I enjoy housework, but it does not define who I am. It is just something I enjoy, like long walks, devouring history and the Word of God. When God told me I could choose either to be Mary or Martha, He was developing in me the recognition of my right to choose and not letting the ideas and ideologies of others dictate my life. He affirmed to me that it was my choice. I could try and measure up to society's idea of what I'm worth OR I could just enjoy Him and become all He's created me to be. He wants you to choose! Will you follow Him or mankind? So I say to you, sisters and brothers: You can be Mary or you can be Martha, but you can't be both! Blessed Rather Like me, Jesus amazed another woman in Luke 11:27-28. She received a compelling challenge from Him when she chose to define her worth through the lives of the children she bore, which was traditionally the gauge of a woman's value in society. A woman in the crowd called out to Jesus, "Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you" (vs. 27 NIV). But, He answered back, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it" (vs. 28 NIV). Jesus was, indeed, revolutionizing the way women thought about their lives. Christ challenged women to reconsider who they were and what they were created for. Surely, Jesus did not think it was a bad thing to be grateful for the children they had been blessed with when he spoke to the woman the way He did. But His response indicates there was more going on with her comment than what we can read simply. He answered her and said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Again, Jesus tried to redefine her worth and give her a choice. Women at that time were told their only value was in having babies, and so women naturally defined their worth by their children. So many women do that still today. That is what Jesus was trying to get her to correct in her vision of herself. He wanted her to value herself, not by her role as a mother or by the greatness of her children, but by living for Him. Do Not Grieve the Spirit Women have been in ministry throughout the centuries to whatever degree they were allowed at the time. Especially during times of revival when the Spirit was poured out, women were used to a much greater degree. But, when the revival died down, they were relocated back to the nursery, kitchen and Sunday school classes. Historically, we have had to ask ourselves, what contributed to the diminishing effects of the Spirit's presence in revival? Was it our insensitive reinstatement of our own ideological, man-made traditional roles in church OR was it the hurtful process of demoting women that grieved Holy Spirit and ended the revivals? If, in revival, God's Spirit is manifested and subsequently erases the lines of gender and race, how is it we do not understand that those lines are offensive to our Father? When the Spirit comes, He establishes the order according to heaven's standards. Who are we then to change them back to mankind's standards? Women were designed to bless God in whatever capacity He calls them to. So, truly, the war between the sexes is really a war between heaven and earth. Ask yourself, who would you like to see win this war? In Scripture, we find women apostles, prophets, teachers, writers, warriors and even a judge. If God ordained women as spiritual leaders in the old testament with the old covenant, how much more would He be pleased by them now ministering within the established new covenant? No Apologies I've heard so many women in ministry say things like, "A man was given my anointing first, but he didn't want it, so it fell to me" - that just doesn't make sense! If God wanted a male to have your anointing, He could surely find another man who would take it. God wanted to give the anointing and calling to you because you were His first choice. Never apologize for your calling. That's like calling God foolish. Of course He knew you were a woman when He called you, and for that reason you are perfect for the anointing He has for you! As women, I think we tend to apologize for our giftings and callings because we feel the pressure of a society that has yet to embrace the kingdom of heaven's value system. So, we excuse our ministry, apologizing for our gender. Human nature is just crafty and jealous - men and women alike. As women who represent our Father God, we have to ask ourselves a question: will we bow to the world or to our God? Will we fear more the chastisement of those who feel women should remain what history has claimed them to be, or become what heaven would like them to become? The Word of God in Luke 11:36 says, "Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines its light on you" (NIV). The body of Christ will not shine with the true light of heaven until we are whole and every part of us is lit up and brightly shining as one. This teaching is taken from Victoria's Book God's Magnum Opus: The Value of a Womanavailable at www.victoriaboyson.com and amazon. Victoria Boyson www.victoriaboyson.com VICTORIA BOYSON is co-pastor of Faith Church Conroe and founder of Victoria Boyson Ministries and Women of Impact Ministries, a ministry dedicated to raising up an army of women who will revolutionize their world and bring in the harvest. She is a passionate speaker, operating in extraordinary authority to awaken the church to their victorious reality. She's been writing for the prophetic ministry the Elijah List since 2004 and before that has worked for Francis Frangipane ministries. Along with her husband, she's worked in pastoral ministry. Through revelations of the Holy Spirit and the Word, Victoria is breaking down strongholds which have kept the church from fully realizing the great commission. Based out of the Houston, Texas area, she lives with her husband and together they have 4 grown children. Called to awaken and prepare the bride of Christ for the end-time harvest, she hopes to compel His church to embrace a passionate relationship with their heavenly Father. She is the author of REVOLUTION: The White Horse Rider, God's Magnum Opus: The Value of a Women, AWAKENING: The Deep Sleep, His Passionate Pursuit and The Birth of Your Destiny. SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided.  Expanding in Love Dannette Garza March 1, 2018 A love letter from the Father to the afflicted:
“As you stood on the edge of the cliff, you held onto only faith, fully trusting in me. Everything that you had known to be secure before was blown away. The afflictions that you have suffered have been a stretching of your faith. Faith blooms best in adversity. The bad only prepared you for good. There was pain in the pruning, yet at the scent of my love, you will bud again. "The ground has been cleared and stretched for encounters of my love to fill it. I am a loving giver. You have stood in the collision of the natural and the spirit. The faith stretching has been the enlarging of your territory, you are taking the new territory of your promise. I am turning your problems into miracles, as you re-occupy the places that were lost. A restoration is happening. "I am the way maker, faithful to keep every promise and my love is always without measure. You have grown like a sturdy tree, who grows and adapts in the harshest of weather. You have been built up in endurance to flourish in the midst of every difficult problem. Your healing has been growing from the inside out. Your roots have delved deep into my heart, as massive roots diving into the rich soil. The hard life of repeated pruning has made for an easy harvest. Beauty is becoming your new foliage. "Like the massive trunk of a tree, you have expanded as you grew. I have been stretching you beyond all fear, that you would expand in encountering my love. What I have been doing behind the scenes is coming quickly to the surface. As a divine inspiration in your heart, I am taking you deeper into knowing my personal love. "You are in a bond of perfect love, I am your Father and you are my child. I will never abandon you nor will I forget what I promised. I look to you with only approval. My love desires the best for you always, love is the essence of who I am. The expression of my love brings fulfillment to every promise. "The intensity of my love does not measure or withhold, it only gives. Ask me for a flower and I will give you a bouquet spilling over with luscious roses. Have confidence in who I am. Confident boldness comes from knowing how deeply you are loved. I will exceed your expectations. "This is the set time for your favor. I will show you the affections of my love. The smooth foundation has been cleared, now it’s time to rebuild. I will build you up in my glory and show favor to your dust. My promise is a gift, what I promised is what you will get. The clock is being reversed, to bring back what was lost. The substance of your believing will appear. Sink deep into my heart, be engulfed by the intentionality of my love. When you are helpless, remember that you are being held. "Rooted and grounded, you are being established in love. Run into my fullness. Take your rest in safety. Rest by believing, the promise is a gift. There is no reason for striving, let me carry your burden. My love for you is unconditional, without conditions or limitations. The stretching prepared you for a banqueting garden, you have taken new ground. As a leafy crown shoots off a new bud. The pain of losing is turning into the beauty of retrieving." Dannette Garza www.diamondsfromthedust.com Dannette is an author and prophetic writer, creating prophetic love letters through the romantic dance with King Jesus. In her love language with Holy Spirit, diamonds represent the glory of God through His intentional love and manifested words. God turns the dust of suffering into the beauty of glittering diamonds. The heart of this ministry is to search out the treasures of the Father’s heart and share them with those He has chosen. He makes all things beautiful in His time. Dannette is passionate about helping people birth the promises of God through supernatural hope and faith. She loves to encourage and intercede for others to reach their miraculous dreams, through the love of Jesus. With God, nothing shall be impossible! SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR FREE EMAIL MESSAGES from God's powerfully anointed women all over the world at WomenofImpactMinistries.com CLICK HERE to submit an article. Forwarding:You are more than welcome to forward these messages on to friends, family and other mail lists. All we ask is that you include the entire contents of the message along with all contact information provided. |