This word is submitted by Carylann Hartley (Chart4God@aol.com)

Changes Coming
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There is a definite change coming. It is not coming as we expect but from deep within (whether in the physical first or in the spirit I do not know). There will be much turmoil during part of this year in preparation for the changes that are coming. Whether we believe it or not the changes will still come and still affect us whether in a positive way or in a negative way we have a choice but that option will soon be closed.

Now is the time to reevaluate what the Lord REALLY wants you to do for Him, not for people or churches or anything else. If we are not following God's plan for our individual lives we will not hear the call clearly when the Lord tells us what He wants us to do in the coming times. Many are doing things for the Lord but not especially what the Lord wants them to do. It may have been what they were to do in the past even or what they are to do in the future but we need to hear and know what the Lord wants done now. If we are not sure then we need to patiently WAIT until He shows us clearly. Pray, Fast, Meditate, then do it some more until you receive the answer form God.

Do not assume that because He had you do it in the past it is what He wants done today or tomorrow, though it may be and could even be that you will be asked to do it again in the future. This is the time to draw near to Him and not be busy doing unless we hear clearly and even then we need to make sure that we do not use those things as a distraction to keep us from prayer and the Word. Do not get caught up in what people will think or say but concentrate on what the Lord will think or say. Only those that are prepared will be able to withstand the flood that is coming.

Do not be like the Pharisees and Saducees thinking that you know it all and have all the answers. Many will come forward to show the way. Those that we would not pick but they will be God's choice because they were willing to spend the time with Him and learn what He wants them to do. Do not judge and do not, in your pride, quench what the Lord is wanting to do through these, His willing vessels. Prepare yourself by just letting Him do what He wants to do in you, without your help. Take the time now to sit at His feet and learn from Him and feel His love and direction for your life! Allow Him to burn up the dross that still remains, so that in purity you can go forth as gold.

As given to Carylann Hartley on 2/5/1999