Hearing the voice of the Lord

Prayer can Affect the Unseen Realm – Karen Austin

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“God will give swift justice to those who don’t give up. So be ever praying, ever expecting, just like the widow was with the judge. Yet when the Son of Man comes back, will he find this kind of persistent faithfulness in his people?” Luke 18:8 TPT

As I was pondering all that we are seeing happen in the world, the fear, the storing up of more than is necessary, the extreme measures that are being called, and this verse came to my mind. Here He is saying we need to be ever praying…not just when a storm of life comes our way.

I just read of a college professor who stopped class early and said he needed to pray. Any student who wanted to leave could do so, but those who wanted to stay could. The professor then began to pray for the students, their families and the world. Then another student began to pray. So we see, even in the midst of a pandemic, God is moving upon the earth. Actually, God releases some of the greatest demonstrations of His acts when it is the darkest.

This is the focus that we are to have..what is happening in the unseen realm. “While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18.There is much activity happening in the unseen realm. He is doing so much that we are not aware of. This is why we pray. Prayer is what releases that which He desires to do in the midst of trials upon the earth.

The second part of the scripture I started with deals with whether when Jesus returns, will he find faith on the earth. What is happening with the virus is only a portion of what will take place before His return. It is His people, you and I, which must partner with Heaven. We must remain in faith, trusting Him and His delivering power, instead of agreeing with the fear and unbelief that will flood this earth. Just as the virus is contagious, so is fear. But so is faith!! I have been in conversations where doubt and unbelief were being spoken. I just began sharing God’s point of view and His faithfulness and the conversation turned around as they then agreed with truth. It is our position of being seated with Him in heavenly places (our place of authority) and then releasing upon the earth the wisdom that is from above. “But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.” James 3:17

Remember, it is in the midst of gross darkness that we are called to rise and shine, for the glory of the Lord has risen upon us! So my friends, let’s use wisdom. Let’s say what He says. Let’s do what He did. Let’s become a beacon of hope, life and love wherever we are in this dark world.

Rejoice His Spirit is Moving – Karen Austin

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So many of us have longed for years to see the lame walk, the blind to see, for the multitudes to come into His Kingdom. Sometimes we wonder if we will see it in our lifetime. I don’t think I am alone in this. But I sense from the Lord, that these shall surely take place as He has promised in His word…greater works…greater works we would not only see, but we will be a part of.

I sense He is saying to not give up believing for His signs, His wonders and the mighty miracles to manifest upon the earth in greater measure than we have seen before. For when these miracles begin to take place, we will quickly forget how long we have waited. It will seem like it was just yesterday, for we will be caught up in this move of His Spirit and no longer will our focus be on time as it is on earth. We will be caught up into eternity time where everything seems now.

I have been getting glimpses of this that is next on our Father’s agenda. I tell you it truly is above anything we can imagine! There is much that He has stored up for the times that are upon us. When it begins, it will be like a flood that cannot be contained! All we will be able to do is jump in and allow the flow of His mighty Spirit to sweep us up in what He is doing upon the earth. This move will not be by the sweat of man, but a sovereign move, a holy flow of His Spirit. Oh, the rejoicing that shall take place as we enter into His glory…such overwhelming joy!

So I say to you today, remain faithful. Keep believing. Keep dreaming. For it shall all be worth the price we have paid to be a part of this last days movement and the demonstration of His power! Shout Hallelujah!!!!

I have included a clip of prophetic worship with JoAnn McFatter and Andre Ashby. Be prepared to enter His Presence!

Times of Consecration – Karen Austin

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I received this in 2018, I believe it was the beginning of times of consecration, shifting and alignment.

“2018 will be a year of Divine consecration. My people consecrating themselves and all they have unto Me. As these ones set themselves apart, even more for My pleasure and purposes, they shall see a greater measure of Divine Presence resting upon them. As Divine Presence rests upon them, My favor will make a way where there has not been before.

There will be a separating of unfruitful works and even unfruitful relationships as I am causing even Divine alignment in these areas. There will be a synergy, a coming together of those that I align, for My will to be executed upon the earth. I sense even a parting, as like the Red Sea, of evil structures that have been in place for centuries hindering the work of His Kingdom. Just as the sea parted and My people crossed over onto dry land, so shall you see those things that have previously been unmovable, begin to shift in this New Year. It is a new season for My people, a season of oneness with your God.”

Our God is a Deep Well – Karen Austin

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“..And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love];” Ephesians 3:17, 18 AMP

There is a depth of His love that He is inviting us to enter. It will be in this place that He will share the secrets of His heart. This deep place in His heart is not found by casual observer. It is a place that must be purposely sought. It is a place where we lose ourselves and are total immersed in His love…wave after wave. Oh, how I hunger to go deeper into this place of divine love!

Know this invitation is not for a select few. No, it’s for whosoever will come..whosoever will die to self….whosoever will lay aside the pull of the world and choose to say yes to His desire to be with you.

I have attached a song of hunger and longing for His love by Alberto and Kimberly Rivera. (I apologize in advance if an ad comes on first). Be blessed.

“Move your heart closer and closer to God, and he will come even closer to you….” James 4:8 TPT

Stepping into Greater Authority – Karen Austin

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You are stepping into the realm of greater authority. I am giving you understanding that it is OK to use that authority. You will know when it is time to be silent and when it is time to speak.

I did not say “Sit still” or “Lay still” (as many are doing) and you would see My salvation. I said “Do not fear and stand*still: and see my salvation” [Exodus 14:13]. Keeping the peace at all costs is not what I spoke of in My Word. I said to remain in peace as much as it is up to you [Romans 12:18].

I am giving My Bride, those I have called, authority to lead with a spiritual backbone, which is actually the rod of iron that I spoke of in My Word [Revelation 2:26,27]. This is not a time to let down your guard. It is time take the land and rescue those who are trapped in darkness. It is time for those who know My Name to stand in the face of that which opposes My Word and My will. It is time to stand in your place of spiritual authority and take a stand for righteousness. For the enemy knows his time is short and he is no longer hiding in the shadows. His tactics are being made bare for all to see. The enemy is a legalist and will step through even the smallest defect in righteousness and truth. But know that your voice – even when quietly spoken – carries greater authority than the enemy’s roar, when you walk with Me and speak My Word.

*stand – Strong’s #3320 – To take one’s stand, to station oneself, taking a stand to fight

Listen for the Voice – Karen Austin

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My love shall be a place of refuge for you. For in Me are all things to pertain to life and godliness [2 Peter 1:3]. As you take your position in Heavenly places [Ephesians 2:6], I shall cause you to see situations as they truly are. For in this place, there shall be no fretting, no worry, no fear – but instead shall enter you such a knowing, an experiencing of My goodness.

So I say to you, “rejoice”! When others say fear, I say “love and faith”. I say “provision“. I say “protection“. I say a “lifting up” of those who are Mine. For you shall truly come to know, to experience and to understand what it means when I said, I delivered you out of the kingdom of darkness and brought you into the Kingdom of Light [Colossians 1:13].

As you yield to Me, as you chose to ascend into My Presence, you shall become ones that will radiate My light. Ones that I call to be a city upon a hill to draw many, many out of darkness [Matthew 5:14]. For this is My season of gathering those who have strayed – those who have wandered away. This, too, shall cause great rejoicing in your midst!

So look not at the shaking upon the earth, but look to Me, the author and finisher or your faith [Hebrews 12:2], and radiate all that I have placed within you and you shall be a light house of My glory!

Keep Your Eyes Upon The Lord – Karen Austin

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Keep your eyes upon Me. For as I said in My Word, there will be wars and rumors of wars. Know that wars can come in many different forms but they are all a plan to steal, kill and destroy. I have given you My Word as an anchor for your soul. I have given you My Spirit to lead, to teach and to instruct you in the ways of life and the path that you are to follow. Consider My Word. Consider My way. Consider the promptings of My Spirit.

For My way is peace. My way is love. My way is always for you to prosper: spirit, soul and body. My way is to lead you through life’s circumstances in a way to bring you into a place of becoming a mature son. Know My plans for you are always good.

So look not to the shaking of the world, even your nation. These things must take place for I am aligning all things, all things, for these last days. The script has already been written. The battle plan has already been drawn out and you are a part of this end-time victorious army.

A Year of Restoration and Restitution – Karen Austin

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I declare over you that this shall not only be the year of restoration, which in itself shall be great, but I decree over you that this year shall also be the year of restitution. You can be content with restoration, but oh, believe Me now also for restitution! [Proverbs 6:31]

You shall see the goodness of the Lord coming upon you and overtaking you. The seeds that you have sown, some in years past, seeds that you have forgotten, I have not forgotten! It shall be the beginning of the plowman overtaking the reaper [Amos 9:13]. Multiplied harvest in this new season.

But heed this instruction: Be sure that you have uprooted all seed that was sown out of anger, rebellion, bitterness or revenge. This is a harvest that you do not want to reap! Then plant in its place My Word.

For I am raining upon seeds that you have sown. You shall see some 30, some 60 and some 100 fold return [Matthew 13:8]. Does not the world give interest on your monetary deposits? How much more shall I, the creator of all things, give unto you?

For you see, these are the days of Kingdom finance and Kingdom multiplication. You shall even reap where you have not sown. Those who have taken what I have entrusted to them and brought forth an increase, more shall be given unto them. Be faithful with all that I entrust to you.

The Lord Watches from His Mountain – Karen Austin

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Today I am sharing with you a confession the Lord gave to me on August 25, 2018. As you proclaim this confession, may it lift you above every plan of the enemy and deep into His perfect love that cast out fear.

The favor of the Lord is a magnet to all that I need. He is my high tower that I run to and I am safe. I am seated beside Him in heavenly places. From this high place, I can see and have His counsel against the plots of the wicked. I can see them before they arrive. From the high place, I am positioned above the desires of the wicked. I am secure in My authority and my identity in Him. His shadow is over me and I am hidden in Him. His wisdom and His counsel are mine. I have access to all that He has provided for me. I sit in peace at His banqueting table in the presence of my enemies.

Holy is the Lord!.

“The Lord is my best friend and my shepherd I always have more than enough. He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace, the quiet brook of bliss. That’s where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me pathways to God’s pleasure
and leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness so that I can bring honor to his name. Lord, even when your path takes me through the valley of deepest darkness,
fear will never conquer me, for you already have!
You remain close to me and lead me through it all the way.
Your authority is my strength and my peace
The comfort of your love takes away my fear.
I’ll never be lonely, for you are near. You become my delicious feast even when my enemies dare to fight.
You anoint me with the fragrance of your Holy Spirit;
you give me all I can drink of you until my heart overflows.
So why would I fear the future?
For your goodness and love pursue me all the days of my life. Then afterward, when my life is through,
I’ll return to your glorious presence to be forever with you!”

~~ Psalm 23 TPT

The Secret is Love – Karen Austin

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I created you and formed you in My image so that what I do, you can do [Genesis 1:27; John 14:12]. I am your example of how to live, how to love, how to rightly discern without being judgmental and critical. Know you are Mine and I have you in the palm of My hand [Isaiah 49:16; John 10:28]. You are branded and sealed unto Me [Ephesians 1:13]

I have all that you need and will need to walk out all that I have called you to do. Do not limit Me in what I can do in you or what I can do through you.

As you keep your eyes fixed on your Beloved, you will shine brighter and brighter as you are filled with His light [Isaiah 60:1]. You see the secret is love. Love makes a way where there is no way. Love creates. Love heals. Love delivers. Love even raises the dead! See yourself as this – My love dispenser upon the earth [John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 16:14] .

“Love is large and incredibly patient. Love is gentle and consistently kind to all. It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else. Love does not brag about one’s achievements nor inflate its own importance. Love does not traffic in shame and disrespect, nor selfishly seek its own honor. Love is not easily irritated or quick to take offense. Love joyfully celebrates honesty and finds no delight in what is wrong. Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others. Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 TPT