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Feathers
Recently I was speaking at a Women's Brunch. I did not know the pastor or his wife who were hosting this event. When I arrived at their home they were excited to tell me about the meeting which was scheduled for the next day. Their church is not large and is in a rural area. The fact that there were at least 100 women registered was thrilling and almost miraculous to them.
The next morning we drove to the church where the event was to take place. It was a bright morning filled with expectation. I walked into the building and felt such peace and presence. The tables were beautifully decorated in preparation for the guests. Each table had a vase in the center with one very large silky white feather. At each place setting was a small container of candies with a small white feather in the center.
The event coordinator for decorations had no idea of what my message would be about and I did not know the theme of the decorations when I chose my topic. I felt that I was to speak to the women about a very simple talk on forgiveness.
One of the stories that I often tell when speaking on forgiveness is about a woman who had resented her husband for 44 years. She had never told him and over the years the record of offenses against him had increased exponentially. She realized for her own sake, to be free of the torment in her life she needed to obey Matthew 18 and forgive him. She handed over to God the file folders of judgments she had against her husband and forgave him. When she had finished, she asked Father God what he gave her in place of her file folders of resentment. She told me with a smile that He gave her a FEATHER!
I later found out that the event coordinator had prayed and asked God to show her what the theme for the table decorations should be. she heard "Feathers." The other members of her team really wanted to use flowers on the tables but she held her ground, believing she had heard God. Once she heard my message and saw all the women stand up to forgive. She knew she had heard correctly because at each woman's place was a white feather for them to receive in exchange for their un-forgiveness!
It's Fire Season!
Recently I was speaking at a church I had never been to before. Although I had a message prepared, I had the feeling that Father God might have a different word for the evening. Walking with God is always an adventure much like bungee jumping. Although you know He has you securely tied to Himself, that step off the platform into thin air does take your breath away. Stepping up to the podium without a message, knowing the one on your ipad is not going to be delivered at this meeting can be equally scary.
It is good that even Kathryn Kuhlman admitted to just talking until the Spirit came. So, I stood up, began talking, taking the leap into thin air. Very soon I was aware of the Presence of God. I was safe. Those invisible ropes were holding me close to the Father. As I spoke I realized it was rather like being on a stage with an ear piece and an unseen voice telling me what to say. I had to stay focused because the words coming out of my mouth were things I had never thought of. I wanted to stop and take notes but realized I was the speaker!
The topic was the Baptism of Fire. I have never preached or taught on the Fire. Since I had no notes and haven't listened to the cd of the meeting there isn't a lot I can share in this blog. It is enough to know that when I had finished and gave a call for people who wanted to receive the Baptism of Fire, almost everyone in the congregation came forward. The Fire of God is a good thing.
After the service, the pastor told me that the prophetic words and prayers of the intercessors before the service were all about Fire. I had another meeting prior to the evening service so had missed almost all of the worship. Apparently the theme of the worship that night had been Fire and Glory. The pastor's comment on the evening was "It's Fire Season!"
Selah.
Testimony - Prophetic Word Fulfilled
I was talking to a close friend about meeting you. She said, "Oh yes, Faith, prophesied over me, in passing in England some years ago, that I would appear on TV in Russia, which was really way out there, since I am a fashion designer....but it happened....and that was a key part of my getting an artistic visa to the US which has recently happened after a 3 year battle!!" (AF)
Testimony - Free from Fear
I bought your Freedom from Fear DVD this weekend. I went home and realized it was from the Hem of His garment 2010 - I was there. I was watching it and I got set free again - just like when I was there. That is so cool. (GW)
Testimony - Healed Foot
I had been dealing with a running injury in my foot for over 2 weeks. During that time, I woke up with pain every morning. I think the prayers and declarations we made last night broke something off of me, because this morning was the first morning I didn't have any pain. I really think my foot being healed is a physical manifestation and sign of what God is doing with me--healing all of my broken places so I can run! (KW)
Testimony - Soaking 101 Book
Faith's book was not only informational, she was able to relate to those who find it difficult to understand soaking. She made it clear to men who particularly have a hard time grasping soaking (meditation) as a lifestyle. I like the humorous ways she presented her own path to soaking. Excellent book! (JL)