Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Time to move from the Trial Size to the Full Size
This is my command—be strong and courageous!
Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you
wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
On Monday June 12, 2012, Father
released a word to me concerning many in the body who were still operating in the
trial sized versions of the spiritual mantles He had placed upon their lives.
He spoke how the time has now come for His people to operate in the full power
of the mantle for the level where they are currently assigned. Unable to
release what I heard on that evening until late today, Father is yet continuing
to align His precious vessels in this season and we must obediently adhere to
His instructions.
So, how many of you have ever received
the trial sized version of products in the mail? After using maybe three or
four good squirts of the product which you have now come to enjoy, you find that
the tube is empty and you have to throw the container away. Many people, me
included tend to steer clear of the trial sized version except for use when
going out of town or on vacation. It is for these times that a trial sized
version is all that is really needed anyway. Additionally, these trial sizes are
not a big loss just in case you accidentally leave them behind in your hotel
room because they can be readily replaced.
How does this tie in with what
Father is releasing? Glad you asked. Often times when God has placed His gifts
in His people many who are new to the use and operation of the gifts may put
out a squirt here and there and this is totally normal and acceptable for
someone who is not familiar and has not been taught or trained yet in the
things of the Lord. The word spoken to me on that night is actually for those within
the Body, who have been taught, trained or mentored and have not allowed for God
to freely move through their vessels as instructed. I’m in total agreement with
what I heard because I have been in that very same place many, many times
before. There were times when I would draw back in fear and revert to operating
in the trial sized version of the mantle placed upon my life for whatever
reason. But because of God’s grace and mercy and of course after repeated
correction, I know now to just let God be; God. Because when all is said and done it’s His
power that He desires to work in and through us for His glory, Amen?
At this moment I would like to speak
specifically to those whose hearts have been touched by this message of love. My
prayer for you is that you would take some time to reflect and assess to see if
you have indeed fully given the Father free access to flow through your vessel.
There are too many people who are awaiting salvation in the world and for some
it will take more than just a squirt or two from a trial sized version of the mantle
upon your lives. Many others have been loudly crying out to God for healing, freedom
and deliverance and they will need the real deal, the full sized version of God’s
power working in and through you. May
you be encouraged to know that God does desire to work in and through you in an
awesome and powerful way no matter where and what He has called and purposed
you to do for Him. Now is the acceptable
time to allow for your faith and trust in the Father to soar high as you yield
yourself to see Him get all the glory from your life.
Blessings & love,
Arnita L. Fields
A Scribe of the Lord, A Scribe
for the Lord
If you are in need
of the Savior, Jesus Christ
Prayer of Salvation
I repent of all of my sins and right now I do
confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my
sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now
seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life
and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.
It is in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Stopping the flow of Emotional Bleeding
“Praise
be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and
the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort
those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2
Corinthian 1:3-4
Before I could even get into worship
and prayer this morning Father released a word concerning His people that it is
now time to stop the flow of emotional bleeding. As I began to pray, He
expressed that there are still too many wounded soldiers who are out on the
battlefield leaking contaminated blood throughout the body. There are also many
who have been wounded but are still operating in ministry with open wounds
which have not had the opportunity and time to properly heal. Still there are many
others who are yet going forth in ministry with the objects and instruments
used against them in battle left hanging from their bodies. Now is the time and
today is the day to step away from the battlefield to get the open wounds
cleansed, tended to and bandaged properly. For those of you who happen to be one
of the recently wounded, know that this is a word of love and compassion
because our Heavenly Father has expressed deep concern for the total health and
well being of His wounded sheep on today.
On last month I was instructed to
write about emotional healing and how we as the Body of Christ should take
precautions to check and work on maintaining our mental health and well being.
Periodically checking to be sure that our emotions are in check and not
spilling all over the place will allow for us to go further in doing the work
of building up the kingdom
of God. For the times when
we continued in our assignments without taking the time to assess our wounds,
we risked the possibility of setting up infection in our bodies as well as
unknowingly infecting others. Today, if you are open to hear the Father’s heart
on this matter you can begin your healing right away.
So how can we stop the flow of emotional bleeding in our
lives?
1.
When we know that we have been wounded, stop and assess
the damage.
2.
We have to be honest with ourselves that there is some bleeding.
3.
Take time out to get proper care for the wound(s) by
seeking the services of a trusted friend, counselor, mental health professional
or pastor.
4.
Allow time for God’s healing to flow. Release all guilt
about taking time away so that the healing process is not hindered.
5.
Continue to spend time communing with the Father in worship
and prayer.
6.
Spend time in the word of God to regain strength for
the next assignment.
7.
Keep our hearts and minds free from any debris or
residue from prior battles.
8.
Reach out to help our wounded brother and sisters who
don’t know that they are bleeding.
Father, thank you for your concern
and love for your people on today. Thank you for revealing your heart concerning an issue that many of us may not
have been aware of. Thank you for
providing your wisdom and a way of escape so we may be healed. Thank you for
covering our wounds with your healing salve. Thank you Father for your love
covering us as a blanket where we are safe from harm and danger. Thank you for
allowing us to dwell in your secret place where we can rest under the shadow of
your wings. We ask that you forgive us for infecting others unknowingly and we
ask that you would send forth your healing into their lives as well. Thank you Father for you see and you know all
things and nothing is hidden from your watchful eyes. Truly you are an
incredible and awesome Father who is always concerned about the health and wellbeing
of your children. We love you Dear God for
all you have done for us, in the name of Jesus we pray on this day, Amen.
Blessings & Love
Arnita L. Fields
A Scribe of the Lord, a Scribe
for the Lord
Reference:
http://www.biblegateway.com
If you are in need of Jesus the Savior, you are welcome to
pray the following prayer.
Prayer of Salvation
Heavenly Father, I repent of all of my sins and
right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the
remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again,
and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord
of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.
It’s in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.
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information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please call or write
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Healing for the Emotionally Wounded
You know what? We truly do serve
a faithful and awesome Father who is always concerned about every intimate
detail of our lives. As you may know I posted on yesterday about Mental Health
Awareness month and the importance of checking and knowing your mental health
status. This morning when I woke up to prepare for the day, Father wanted me to
post additional revelation concerning the emotional wellbeing of His children.
Some of us have recently come out
of test, trials and tribulations which have tested our mind, body and spirit
down to its very core. In what was designed to break and strip us in every way,
the awesome grace of God rushed in like a flood to allow for us to come out of our
situation. Many times when we have experienced the hardships of life, we can come
out happy that we made it and that’s all that truly matters. But to be truthful
how many of us have stood holding up the banner of victory not realizing that
we may still have unresolved issues that we have not personally dealt with? As we take a moment to pause and reflect on
this question, let me go further into what Father would like to say on today.
In this new season of overflow
and increase, there is a harvest of souls who do not know Jesus but who are
awaiting the appointed time for connection with those who will minister and
plant the seed of the word of God in their lives. Where we as the people of God
come in on this is that we first must deal with any residue or bitterness
associated with the events of this past season. Any issues where we have
experienced, hurt, pain, rejection or abuse must be acknowledged and then
resolved before this huge harvest begins to come forth in the earth. The time for inner healing is now and the Holy
Spirit is readily available to assist us in making sure that we are ready
emotionally for this new season.
Some may ask why this is
important and what does being emotionally fit and ready has to do with ministry?
Well for starters, if we are still living in last season and focused so much on
what happened or even who hurt us; there’s no way we can even begin to focus on
what’s ahead. Additionally, if we are still dealing with the effects of anger, bitterness
or hurt, it will often show up in the way that we minister and relate to others even
if we don’t mean to do so intentionally. So by checking our mental health status, we
are ensuring that we are indeed emotionally fit enough to move forth freely
with the ordained assignments God has called for us to complete.
The word of God states in John 8:36,
“So if the Son
sets you free, you will be free indeed.” We have been given a
precious gift and were set free because of what Jesus already carried and
endured on the cross for us. When Jesus rose up with all power and the keys to
the kingdom in His hands, He gave us the necessary tools which would help us stand
strong when we are faced with the adversities and trials of life. Does having the necessary tools discount what
we have experienced emotionally in this last season? No, not all at because we
are spirit beings living in a natural body, it’s a normal process of life for
us to express in a positive or negative manner that which we may be
experiencing at any given moment. Even Job after losing nearly
everything he had was given the opportunity to deal with any residue in his
life before God blessed him with a double portion. (See Job 42:1-6)
Prayerfully now you can see how
extremely important it is to always check your mental health status after
coming out of a physically or spiritually draining experience. Our emotional
wellbeing and how we feel in every area of our lives will effect how far we can
go forth in God. Coming out of our test
or trials full of bitterness will not make us better but coming out standing in
the freedom and liberty of Christ will help to propel us to that new place God
has already prepared for us to go into. Now,
let us pray,
Heavenly Father, we come before you now with humbled hearts and hands
lifted to give you honor and glory. We thank you for your Sovereignty and for
your Holiness. You are an incredible Father and we thank you for always being
concerned about every area of our lives. We thank you for your faithfulness and
unmerited favor. For without your Grace we would still be stuck in yesterday. O
God thank you for what you have allowed for us to experience in this life. We
thank you for the good, the bad, the bitter and the sweet. We give you praise
for how you allowed for us to be tested that we may be made stronger in you.
Father we bless your Holy name and adore you for being the awesome Father that
you are. Thank you for choosing us as your very own. Thank you for calling us
to your very heart.
May our lives be what you have created and purposed us to be in you.
Help us to endure and stand in faith as we go through. Help us to focus in on
your goodness and who you are. Help us to know that you will never leave us or
forsake us but in all things you always make a way of escape for us. You are
the Potter and we are your clay, shape us and make us into the purified vessels
you can use for your honor and glory. Father forgive us this day for harboring
any anger, bitterness or even jealousy in our hearts associated with what we experienced
in our last season. We release all hurt, pain, shame and rejection to you now.
We ask that you create in us a clean heart and renew the right spirit within us
that we may go forward to declare your goodness to the nations. Father thank
you for your healing virtue flowing freely though our hearts, our minds and our
spirit.
We thank you that our emotions have been completely surrendered to you.
Thank you for freedom through your Son, Christ Jesus. Thank you for restoring our
emotional wellbeing on this day, in Jesus name we do pray, Amen.
Blessings & love,
Arnita L. Fields
A Scribe for the Lord, a Scribe of the Lord's.
Reference: Biblos.com
If you are in need of Jesus the Savior, you
are welcome to pray the following prayer.
Prayer of Salvation
I repent of all of my sins and right now I do
confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my
sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now
seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life
and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.
It’s in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.
If you have just prayed this prayer and want more
information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please call or write
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Mental Health Awareness Month
As the month of May comes to close, I would like to take
some time to discuss your mental health status. Every year during the month of
May counselors and professionals in the Mental Health community work to bring awareness to people about the importance of
mental health care and the benefits of getting the proper treatment. Whether
you suffered a loss materially, spiritually or physically, there’s no better
time than the present to check to see that you are operating in emotional
wholeness.
Just as you take time out to go for your yearly doctor and
dental visits; it’s also extremely important to stay up to date on your current
mental health status. The type of assistance you chose will be based upon the
type of care you are seeking whether it is short or long termed. For instance
if you are in need of counseling after the loss of a job or loved one, seeking
out the services of a grief counselor would be of great benefit to you. If you
find yourself dealing with the after effects and issues associated with
substance, sexual or physical abuse, in order to achieve the optimal results it
would be beneficial to seek out someone who specializes in this specific type
of counseling. Since the general area
of counseling covers such a large base, choosing the right specialized help or
counselor to meet your needs will take some research on your part as well as
prayer.
In the faith based community finding a counselor is
normally just a phone call away when you call your local church. There you will
find and receive assistance from lay Pastoral counselors and staff who have
experience with dealing with all types of issues on a daily basis. In many of
these churches you may also find on staff Professional, Licensed and or
certified counselors who are on hand to service the needs of the congregants
and the general community.
So what do you need to know before going to see a counselor
or mental health professional and what are some of signs you can look for? Below are listed just a few signs which will
help to give you some clarity.
v
You recently suffered a major loss or death of a
cherished loved one.
v
You find yourself constantly complaining or
bickering with people around you or with loved ones.
v
You become irritated with issues that normally
did not bother you in the past.
v
You have frequent and unexplainable bouts of
crying.
v
You have frequent and unexplainable
headaches/and or migraines
v
You are experiencing stress or suffering bouts
of anxiety.
v
You are experiencing bouts of sadness or seem to
be unhappy most of the time.
v
You began disconnecting yourself from social
activities and spending more time sleeping.
v
You suffer from frequent bouts of anger or
frustration.
v
You have experienced thoughts of suicide or
thoughts about physically harming yourself.
v
You have recently experienced loss of sleep,
extended bouts of fatigue or tiredness.
v
You have suffered from loss of appetite and or
unexplained weight loss.
Although this list is not conclusive, knowing some of the
above signs will help you to take a moment to honestly assess you mental health
status to see if you do need to begin the process of seeking out immediate
counseling/and or a mental health professional for treatment. In this life we all have experienced
struggles and faced uncertainty, but know that you don’t have to suffer in
silence or alone. The Sovereign Father has birthed forth and anointed godly
counselors for use within the Body of Christ. Many of these counselors have
taken the necessary steps to become professionally trained to assist you along
the path of your life’s journey. Click on the information links below to see
that there is help, there is hope and there is a solution readily available to
assist you with what you may be facing in your life today.
Blessings & love,
Arnita L. Fields
Certified in Biblical, Pre-Marital and Marriage Counseling
member of American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Divorce Care Group Facilitator
Light
University-Diploma in Biblical Counseling
Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Psychology & Christian Counseling Degree, Liberty University
Mental Health Links
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Untie Them: The Lord has need of them
As they approached Jerusalem and came to
Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives,
Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of
you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one
has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you
doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’”
They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As
they untied it, some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying
that colt?” They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them
go. When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat
on it. Mark 11:1-7
While listening to the book of
Mark, Father revealed something which happens within the Body of Christ more often
than we talk about or even realize. There are many of the Lord’s anointed who have
not been able to operate and fully flow in the things of God because of mental,
physical and spiritual ties which have been placed upon them by others.
In the above scripture passage
the two disciples were given the directive to first untie, then loose and finally
to bring the colt back to Jesus. In the event someone asked what they were
doing, they were to simply reply; “The
Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.” The question that I am directed to pose to you
on today is, How many times have you stood in the way of those whom the Lord
had called aside for His use? The colt
which was needed was actually going to be returned to its place of origination,
but only after Jesus was able to sit upon him. Jesus knew in advance that there would be some
people in close proximity to the colt that would be unaware of his true purpose
so He had to prepare the disciples with a
response to use as they needed.
How many of you know that when we
seek to humble ourselves and then untie and loose our brothers and sisters to
the Lord, that the anointing placed upon their very lives by the Holy Spirit will
someday come back to bless us? By allowing
others to be free in Jesus we are loosing them from our own personal
expectations of who we think they are.
The colt up until the time he was used
by the Lord, had not done much other than stand outside tied to a post. Now pause for a moment and ask yourself how
many people connected to you have been left hanging in limbo because you still
have them standing outside tied up to a mental, physical or spiritual post? Thanks be unto God for His longsuffering
towards us because He is now extending His mercy and grace by giving us and
those held hostage by our thoughts a way of escape.
Know that in this you are not
alone because as the first partaker of this revelation, I had to immediately
reflect to see if there was anyone whom I had been holding back from the Lord’s
use. And when the Holy Spirit brought several faces to mind; I quickly repented,
prayed and then released each individual into the Lord’s care so they could fully
be used for God’s glory and honor. Now that you have taken the time to read
this word, I pray that your heart has been receptive to hearing the Father’s
heart on this issue within the Body of Christ. My prayer for you is that you continue
to hear the Father’s voice and obey Him by releasing anyone including those who
are family or friends into His total and
complete care. May you also be
strengthened and restored in the Lord as you go through this release process.
Blessings & Love
Arnita L. Fields
A Scribe of the Lord, a Scribe
for the Lord
Reference:
http://www.biblegateway.com
If you are in need of Jesus the Savior, you
are welcome to pray the following prayer.
Prayer of Salvation
I repent of all of my sins and right now I do
confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my
sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now
seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life
and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.
It’s in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.
If you have just prayed this prayer and want more
information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please call or write
us, we will be happy to send you a free booklet.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
America's Change: A Poetic View
Sweet Holy Spirit
(Spiritual Song)
Sweet Holy Spirit, o how you are
welcome, o how you are welcome in this place.
Sweet Holy Spirit come fall upon us,
fall upon us in this place.
Sweet Holy Spirit, lead us
closer, come lead us closer in this place.
Speak forth what you hear from
the throne room,
speak forth what God wants us to
know.
Reveal the plans of God our
Father,
reveal the way back into His loving
arms.
Sweet Holy Spirit, o how you are
welcome, o how you are welcome in this place.
Sweet Holy Spirit, come shower us
with our Father’s grace.
Taken from the book America's Change a Poetic View (Published 2009 by Arnita L. Fields/Holy Poetry Publications)
A Poetic View
When I look at America the country that I have
been created and ordained to live and work in, I see many things. I see a
country that is so full and rich with possibilities, that it overflows to the
outside of our borders and then out into the ocean. I see a country that was started on the
principle that without God at the center of everything, we as a country would not
make it, period. I see a country so full and deep with wisdom that no one could
mistakenly say that God was not a part of our very foundation. America, God has poured out His
spirit in you for over two hundred years, He cares about where we are now, and
where we are going as a people. God has continued to this very day to call out our
name, day after day after day; America
are we willing to answer His call?
America when I look at you, I see a
country that has a heart to reach out to help others when they are hurting and
left without hope. I see a country that
not only raises money and offers monetary support to other countries, but also supports
many less than fortunate countries with brotherly protection.
Looking deep into the heart of America, I see an assortment of people
who have come from many nations seeking a place of refuge, and a place of
safety from the raging storms of life. I
see a country where people are drawn like a magnet to its shores, year after
year.
So what is it about this country that we call America? What’s so different about America in
comparison to any other country in the whole wide world? Well, you may say that
it is because people can come and experience freedom like they have never known
before. Many will speak about the endless opportunities that people can have to
provide for their families, so they can enjoy the many pleasures of life. But
what does God say about America?
America, God has never let you out of
His sight although you may have felt forsaken at times. God has divine plans
for you. His plans are to prosper you and not to harm you but to give you a
future and a hope. America, if you
truly repent and turn back from the ways of the world and direct your whole
heart back to the Almighty Sovereign God, then you will see the very best of our
country.
America the beautiful, a county so full
of God’s love and His grace, know that God loves you and He desires to see you
become all that His hands has created and designed you to become. God has
invested so much in our country since its birth over two hundred years ago. It
is time to reclaim our heritage and return to our roots. America, are you ready for your
change?
Taken from the book America's Change a Poetic View (Published 2009 by Arnita L. Fields/Holy Poetry Publications)
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