In “The Wizard of Oz” Dorothy clicked her ruby slippers and went somewhere.
August is a new chapter for you in more ways than one. Something new is beginning. New chapters have bookmarks. Bookmarks are like mile markers in your life journey. The most common markers include leaving home, finishing college or your first serious job, getting married, having a child, buying a home.
For many, a marker involves a radical mission update from the Father of Lights, who enlightens our path to see the way He is calling us to go.
“Your life is an autobiography unfolding, a never-finished sculpture, a work in progress – with chapters of external achievement and accomplishment followed by periods of internal management and renewal. The temporary destinations you reach are much less important than your ability to manage and enjoy the journey itself.” (from book: Lifelaunch)
The seasons of “external achievement” are balanced by God with seasons of INTERNAL work. If you only go external you forfeit the internal ability to handle the changes.
It is a beautiful fact of spiritual life that the “outward man” ages but the inward man is constantly growing. Likewise, outward circumstances wax old, close out and are set aside but new seasons and divine doors open to those who are going somewhere on the inside.
The secret is to understand the rhythms of life. Know how to appreciate the times when God is calling you to an ever-deepening interior walk and talk with Him.
Discerning your seasons enables you to dial up or dial down with contentment. This is the secret to experiencing fulfillment all the time.
There is an anointing for every season of life ..”the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month…”
(Rev 22:2) Twelve months… and a different fruit for each one.
Change is accelerating and uncertainty increasing in the Earth…BUT GOD does not change and His story is unfolding in your life in the divine rhythm of endings and beginnings.
This month is a new and much-needed shift for you. Enjoy the low-hanging fruit that is extended to you from the tree of Life!
-Lance
Thanks for this Word, Dr Lance. I have been stuck so long in one place, that change feels like an eviction. But God, has been faithful in all things. So I will try and relax and allow Him to do something new in my life. No matter what change brings to me I will trust Him, even when I don’t understand. Perhaps that’s the reason for my change, I finally stopped trusting others to do what only God can do.
Your word today is confirmation to my husband and I that we are right on target. That’s a big OMG! We are observing key words that you are using, ie: “Tree of LIFE”, fruit, divine rhythms/seasons of endings and beginnings, God does not change, ever deepening INTERIOR walk, divine doors, the secret, etc. Come now, Dr. Lance, we know who you really are. Who you really are is from that chosen blood line. We also know you can go many levels deeper; but knowing the gracious man that you are, you are making your message more palatable for us. What I guess I am really trying to say is GO FOR IT! In going for it you may lose some, but what you gain will be much more qualitative than quantitative; it’s time some of got off the milk, and into the meat of things. We know who you really are Dr. Lance, you are truly one of the great ambassadors of the “One New Man” as stated in Eph. 2:13-18 (The Scriptures/ISR version). You have truly been a blessing to us and have been following your teachings for a number of years now BECAUSE we know you teach from the whole word from B’resheet to Hazon (Genesis to Revelation). But, truly the only absolute teacher and cousel that we follow is Ruach Kodesh (Holy Spirit), because we know absolutely that there will be error there.
And with all that said, Dr. Lance, this day we chose the bless you with the Aaronic blessing that says,
Amen
August is truly a new chapter and new beginning.This was confirmation of what was said to me just this morning. My inner man is crying out for growth.Thank you for your obedience in writing these articles, just a blessing.
Yes my steps may be small than some ..but forward all the same thanks it helps to know I’m on track .
Lance, your story excites me. I told my wife I feel this emptiness inside. It feels as if I have lost something in myself. I am a big believer in personal growth an development. I may not be having a life change on the outside and yet I feel God calling me on the inside. I find many times in life when I feel myself walk away from God and take the world on without daily devotion or a prayer walk. I feel the older I get God is calling me closer and when I ignore that voice I feel an emptiness. I saw you speak live and a klemmer and associates event and to this day your words have inspired and challenged me to seek gods passion and purpose for my life.
This is an awesome and deep word. The tree of life……….12 mos……….different fruit for each. Interesting!
I was in your place 7 years ago. The lies, betrayals, and unscrupulous practices flooded my life. My only salvation was Jesus’s promises, and focusing on Him. My daily prayer, “please don’t let me be bitter.” Not only was I vindicated, but a $390,000 debt was removed. God can and will do it for you, if you give it all to him.
It was very strange reading your August mail. I have been invited to apply for the job I have dreamed of over the last year. It has just been created unknown to me and I have happened to be on the recruiters books who are tasked with filling it. After30+ years in employment I have just had 8 months ‘rest’ which was strange and good I felt this month was a time for getting ready for the new year and then the call came. There are obviously many hurdles to negotiate I dare to trust that God. Father of lights has shone light on the path he wants me to take. It is an overwhelming task and Kingdom critical.
1 Cor 2:9.
1 Corinthians 2:9
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,nor the heart of man imagined,what God has prepared for those who love him”—
Thanks again Dr. Lance! You seem to always hit the nail right on the head. I love your blogs and get excited to see them in my inbox. I remember once hearing you say when someone states they are going through transition, they are really saying they are going through hell!!! Inside, outside, all of it is happening! He is faithful and I am still here! Lol! Blessings to you and yours! Thanks again