"But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation."
(1 Cor 14:3)
A torrential downpour of My love and My power is coming to wash over you and carry you forth into what I have prepared for you on the earth. I will bear you up. You will be swept and caught up in I AM, not who you thought or heard I used to be. I AM bringing you into the level of peace you have longed for. I AM leading you into the joy of experiencing My presence and partnership with you as we work together, advancing the Kingdom. For this is not about you working even harder. This is about experiencing life more abundantly.
Does a tree strive and sweat and struggle to bear fruit? No, but as it remains rooted in place, drawing from the life-supporting elements, it naturally matures and brings forth what it is designed to produce.
Look to see what I AM doing at this moment. Have patience. Every season has a unique purpose.
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A Life Coach is like a personal trainer for every area of your life.
A coach is a confidant, an encourager, a partner to help you get more out of life.
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Destiny Spirit Apostolic Network
is a trans-local network of people committed to advancing the Kingdom of God.
Our passionate, committed leaders and members have faced
exciting and challenging growth and transition, and are being
continually transformed by the Word and Spirit of God.
We offer ministry credentials, fellowship, and ministry opportunities for five-fold ministers.
We offer
seminars and training for local churches in:
Prophetic Ministry
Deliverance
Dream Interpretation
Spiritual Roots of Disease
Inquiries
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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
Allow 2 weeks for your word. Please limit requests to one every three months.
If you live locally, plan to attend one of our Ministry Nights and
request a word in person.
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Have You Begun?
A few years ago, I saw that some confusion began to develop regarding the role of the local church and also fivefold ministers when it came to the marketplace.
Fivefold ministers: apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher (See Eph 4:11)
For years, the expectation was generally held that ministry was done by those in the pulpit and inside the church building. Then the understanding came that all are called to some form of ministry, while most are not called to pulpit ministry.
Whereas those who have entered into this revelation are finding much freedom and joy as the Lord works with and through them apart from the pulpit or even the church service, there is a common misconception about what quantifies spiritual ministry.
We now have CEO's of corporations being called apostles! And schoolteachers are being called fivefold teachers, as though there were no difference. He may have a powerful God-given ability to lead or teach, but it's not the same thing as ministry of the Gospel, which the Scriptures make clear. Too many neglect the work of ministry for the work of work.
What is Ministry?
The word "ministry" means "service".
"And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them."
(Matt 8:14-15 KJV)
When Peter's mother-in-law got up and ministered to them (in other translations: "waited on them"), she didn't start a Bible study. She was hospitable to them and, no doubt, prepared something for them to eat. Jesus ministered spiritually to her, and she ministered physically to them.
She ministered (or served) them with her natural abilities in her desire to care for them. Scripture instruct us to serve one another in practical ways. (Gal 5:13) This is valid ministry, but does not replace ministry of the Word and the Spirit.
The Shift from Natural to Spiritual Ministry
Jesus spent thirty years in which he did the usual things a son, brother, tradesman, or member of the synagogue might do in Nazareth. However, notice what is written:
"When He began His ministry, Jesus Himself was about thirty years of age.." (Luke 3:23)
Jesus left his carpentry business in order to fulfill His ministry, which was the Word and the Spirit. In His meetings, He taught about the Kingdom of God, not how to build a table! Although skilled to be a carpenter, He was anointed for the ministry of preaching and demonstration of the power of God.(Luke 4:18-19)
Paul's skill as a tent-maker provided an income stream for his needs, but he fulfilled his ministry by preaching the Gospel as his primary vocation. (Col 1:25)
The early apostles appointed seven deacons to minister/serve/administrate the food for the needy, while they focused on prayer and ministry of the Word. (Acts 6:4) Both types of service were needed, and the apostles understood serving tables was not their ministry assignment.
"But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired." (1 Cor 12:18)
Your Ministry
Fivefold ministries are given by the Lord that we may fulfill our
assignments from heaven through their equipping, instruction in
spiritual growth, and ministry.
Jesus said believers are the salt and light of the earth, which means that our everyday lives are a witness and influence to those around us. Whatever your occupation may be, your workplace or business is one of the
places where you can let your light shine for opportunities to minister
the Gospel. While on a lunch break, you may have opportunity to share
the Good News or pray for a co-worker's need. This is the ministry of
every believer.
You can extend yourself to minister spiritually with your gifts in a church or other ministry setting, as well as contributing time and finances to the work of building the Body of Christ.
As members of the Body of Christ, believers are all called to either fivefold or helps ministry. Helps ministry supports the Gospel ministry and is extremely varied.
Ministries have many practical needs, and many ministry leaders have their time robbed for lack of people offering help. While they are repairing church property, handling paperwork, and buying supplies, they are often the target of criticism and ridicule, overworked, financially stressed, and wounded. Record numbers are leaving public ministry. It is time for all of us to do our part in supporting the ministry of the Gospel.
What practical service can you offer to the work of ministry? You may have gifts that lend to intercession or providing financially for the needs of fivefold ministers. Or perhaps you decide to start mowing your pastor's lawn or the responsibility for bulk mail. This is bearing others' burdens just as the first deacons did in serving tables.
The gifts the Lord has given you are valuable and necessary. You are someone's answer to prayer! Have you begun?
"...Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it." (Col 4:17) |
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Nuggets from Entrepreneurs & Ministry Leaders
" Until you use your words to empower and bless yourself as well as
others, you will never ever experience the beauty of a fulfilled and
joy-filled life." ~ Alvin Slaughter
Alvin Slaughter Ministries
"All of nature abides in the Creator's timeless NOW, sustained by His very life flowing in and through them. That is the way I also live today, rooted in Him each moment, trusting His grace to be present only when it is needed and not before."
~ David Alsobrook
Sure Word Ministries
"There are times when pressing is the order of
the day, pressing into that which is resistant, pressing out the
wrinkles, pressing forward like Paul into the highest place. Pressing
isn't always on the top of our list of wants. Yet it is biblical, The
kingdom of heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force, or
press into it. There is a pressing right now. Press, but with peace and
victory,
not frustration."
~ Barbara Yoder
Shekinah Church
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Coaching Questions to Journal
"What is it to be filled with loving kindness?"
"What is it to live life fully?"
"What is it to love deeply?"
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Upcoming Events in Virginia Beach, VA USA
Location: 5205 Sinking Creek Court, 23464
Tues 8/11 Ministry Night 7:00 - 8:30 PM
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Book recommendation
The Seven Mountain Prophecy
by Johnny Enlow
 You are called to impact your culture in the seven mountains of Media, Government, Education, Economy, Religion, Celebration/Arts, Family.
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Your financial gifts are deeply appreciated.
Join your faith with us in making this declaration:
"As I give, I expect good things from God from Whom all blessings flow. I am believing for:
A job or a better job
Raises and bonuses
Benefits
Sales & commissions
Settlements
Estates & inheritances
Interest & income
Rebates & returns
Checks in the mail
Gifts & surprises
Finding money
Bills paid off
Debts demolished
Royalties received.
Hallelujah!"
Thank you for your encouragement and love!
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Donna Astern
Destiny Spirit Apostolic Network
http://www.destinyspirit.com
757-271-8914
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