People may ask:
How do you know America is in such trouble? The truth is we would have to be blind not to see it. The warnings come almost nonstop and I know God wants me to speak up. How do I know when God wants me to say something? The Holy Spirit floods my body and the words He gives are filled with authority. They are impressed upon me so strongly that I even feel them physically. A powerful heat flows through my body...even now it is still upon me. How do you know it's not your own imagination? Because The Lord doesn't speak the way I do. I am a wimp. Do you speak God's exact words that He puts in you? Sometimes, at other times I just give an overview. If He gives me a specific Scripture I always use it. Does The Holy Spirit seem angry? No, I feel love and concern when He gives me words or warnings. Can you ignore Him? Yes, but I know that I'm doing others a disservice by not speaking up. Why should we believe you? No one has to believe me, rather, I would prefer they pray to the Lord and ask for light concerning our nation. Prayer is best. The Lord wants us [as a nation] to turn to Him. The gift of the prophetic word is a fairly common charism of the Holy Spirit and many people have it. Can you use this gift anytime? No, it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, he decides this. I suppose a person could ask for a word, I'm not quite sure. Instead I pray that the Lord makes me a cleaner vehicle. Charisms have nothing to do with holiness but for those who are using them, I've learned that regular Mass, Confession, prayer, and Bible reading keeps the word cleaner. Let me give you an example of how this works:
In the previous post I was sitting down at the computer and started writing about abortion. Suddenly, waves of heat started flowing over me and I got the word, "Warn them." The second two paragraphs are an overview of what He wanted written. The word "America will fall" was very strong. Then He gave me the Bible verse Jer.13:15-17 which I receive quite often, so I put the link up to an earlier word which is what He wanted me to do. When I know I get the Lord's point across, I am enveloped in peace.
I don't think the Lord gets angry like we do. It feels more like justice than anger. I believe that America is going to see some very hard times until we repent. My prayer is that we do repent.
Let's pray for St. Joseph's intercession on his feast day March 19th! I'm actually going to start praying tonight since I go to bed slightly after midnight :)
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ReplyDeleteGood idea! I might as well start praying tonight too since I don't get very much sleep:)
Mary not just America but the World is in trouble right now....killings, wars, drugs families being torn apart....all happening right now in.the.world. People not trusting others, being judgemental....it is worse than sad it is frightening but I know God's promise to me which gives me strength and commitment to him. I will join you and John and pray to St. Joseph. I find prayer brings me comfort and security.......but a retreat right now would be a good thing. One of my friend's said now is the time that Faith meets the sidewalk, we have been taught, we have learned, we have practiced now is the time to go to work, school is out........rest well tonight my friend.......:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteYes, Bernie, the whole world is in trouble. St. Joseph is a very powerful saint, I spent a good hour asking for his help this morning :) Your friend's words are very wise. God bless you, Bernie:)
ReplyDeleteLet us not fear the darkness which engulfes the world right now. Christ is the Light - if we have Faith.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Yes, He is:) Christ is our hope, we need not fear, but we should pray. Our Lord wants people to accept the mercy that He is longing to flood them with.
ReplyDeleteMary, I keep getting images but not words. The image that comes to me most often is of a horrible and ugly dragon with sharp teeth writhing and lashing his tail in all directions trying to consume mankind. The noise is awful. It seems that the battle in congress and the White House is an analogy for what is happening worldwide. We are striving for Life and Death wants to overcome us.
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a fitting image. Satan knows his time is short so he is unleashing an all out effort to drag as many souls down with him as possible. You make a very good point here. Of course, we already know the outcome of this battle :)
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