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Prophetic Word
"But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation."
(1 Cor 14:3)
I lead you through seasons in which you will learn and grow. You will develop strong muscles as you rise to the challenges with faith in My promises and My care for you.
I lead you on purpose to show you how to overcome. You were born to overcome. This is your destiny.
Remember I have overcome the world, and you can do all things by My strength.
I am on your side. The saints who have gone on before you are cheering you on. Run well and finish well! You are a champion!
"But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us."
(Rom 8:37)
"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place."
(2 Cor 2:14)
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Life Coaching
God has given you the powerful responsibility for stewarding your own life.
A coach walks beside you, listening & asking questions, helping you move towards the life you were meant to live.
A client says:
"For years I have been and done what others suggested
or felt I should be or do, with no inward satisfaction. Now my true identity and purpose is being confirmed."
Could you use a coach?
For more information, send your phone number and best times to call.
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Your
Dreams Interpreted
Email the Dream Team
Send your 1-2 paragraph dream, identifying any particular people,
colors, and how you felt in the dream. Allow 2 weeks for the team to
answer.
Prophetic Ministry
If you live more than 75 miles away from Virginia Beach and do not have
access to prophetic ministry in your town, you may request personal prophecy by
sending your name, gender, city, state/territory/country to
Prophetic Team
Please allow 2 weeks for your word.
If you live locally, plan to attend one of our Ministry Nights and
request a word in person.
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Pondering How To Answer
Relationships take work! In dealing with people, we are sometimes hurt by their flaws or sins. We are then left with the choice of how to respond. It can be really complicated at times!
"The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things."(Prov 15:28)
Thoughtful believers want to walk in Christlikeness however tempted to attack or withdraw. God calls us to relationship and fellowship, knowing that we will rub against one another from time to time. We might be called on to extend mercy and overlook a wrong, or it may be time to speak the truth in love.
"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." (Prov 27:17)
How to know what is appropriate in your given situation?
Jesus taught us that when we see a problem in another, to "take the log out of our own eye first". This involves dealing with our offended heart, so that we can minister to our brother out of purity. It may also involve getting past our fear of what may happen if we say anything.
I recently asked Diana Gonzalez, a fantastic Lifeforming Coach Trainer, her thoughts about what is appropriate when hurt by others. She gave these clarifying reasons:
Reasons to back off
of others whose actions/words are hurting me:
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When they are "weaker vessels" than me, meaning God is asking me to
take the pain in order for His work to get done in their lives, so I must
exercise mercy and forbearance
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When I am so mad that I will lash out if I speak up, so I have to get some
distance and Holy Spirit help first
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When my motives are not pure - it's more about me than them
Reasons to let people know how their actions affect me:
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So that I don't write them off in my heart as jerks who don't deserve
vulnerability from me
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So that they grow in maturity by having someone hold up a mirror to their
actions in order to not do the same thing to others in their lives and learn
new relational skills
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When I sense it's God's timing to confront them and move past this kind of
behavior
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When I feel like I am the "weaker vessel" and God is not calling me
to be a martyr, but to say "ouch" when it hurts because I am in a
season of pain and He is not asking me to take more than I can bear, so they
will be in trouble with God if they don't back off
When it is time to speak up, think about what would be God's best possible outcome. Consider what you can do to give your brother the best chance to respond well.
"If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." (Rom 12:18)
May the Lord grant you increased wisdom, favor, and grace in all your relationships!
Diana Gonzalez also conducts Relationship Workshops and can be reached here by email.
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Book recommendation
God's Power to Change: Healing the Wounded Spirit (Transformation)
by John Loren Sanford
 Buy Now
Experience deep, inner transformation that makes it possible to experience all God has for you.
Fear
of rejection. Loneliness. Depression. Grief. Isolation. Everyone
experiences these feelings at some time in life.
In
God's Power to Change, you will learn, in simple ways, how to reach and heal your
inner spirit and the spirit of each person to whom you minister.
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Upcoming Events in Virginia Beach, VA USA
Location: 5205 Sinking Creek Court, 23464
Tues 5/12 Ministry Night 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Worship,Teaching, & Ministry (open to all)
Sun 5/17 3:00 PM Fun, Food, Fellowship!
Everyone is welcome.
Sat 5/23 Selah Worship Night 7:00 PM
Join us for Extended Prophetic Worship
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Hallelujah!"
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Donna Astern
Destiny Spirit Apostolic Network
http://www.destinyspirit.com
757-271-8914
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