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
This is timely for my family and our church. I have a daughter leaving home to go to Visible College in Chicago. I choose to trust God with her. Also, our church is being led in a new and exciting direction and I trust the Father for wisdom and provision. I have been teaching for a long time that we are triune beings as we are created in the image of God. We live in three different places. Eph. 2:6 says He has caused me to be seated with Him in heavenly places. I said all that just to say that when the issues and cares of life confront my natural man I can choose to respond from my soulish realm or my heavenly realm. When I respond with the heart and mind of Christ I can never go wrong and I have nothing to fear.
Thank you so much for that thought provoking article. It has truly blessed me and intend to bless others with those encouraging thoughts.
Thank you Dr. Lance for the clarity. My spirit has been feeling what you’ve just said and yes! My mind and heart have been trying to grasp it. Bless you for being faithful to your call and gracious to share with
those of us who need your ministry so much, as a light to help us on our journeys.
Sincere gratitude,
QH
Thank you for the word of confirmation, I received the same word in the spirit. It is so great to know that he is lighting my path.
The resistance has come from Satan and from his work within people he has placed in power in my mountain, education. My wife and I have been walking around the walls a Satanic stronghold for 5 years, always knowing that victory will be the outcome. Praise God! Raise high the name of Jesus!
II Corinithians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight.
Hebrews 11:31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had march around them for seven days
Now, I understand…..this gnawing feeling that has been at me….pressing in….that is what I need!!
Thanks Dr. Lance! Always a timely word! August is the 8th month of the year and the number 8 stands for ” new beginnings”. I am starting a new career working for a faith-bases Financial Firm that I know is part of God’s destiny for my family to conquer the business mountain among others. We have a heart to disciple nations and Isaiah 55:5 was prophesied over me, so I know God is moving our family in that direction.
Blessings,
Darin
Also, God is bringing me out of a 30 + year battle with lust. There has been more resistance last month for Satan than ever before. Thank you God that victory is here and it is mine!
Lance – Thanks for the word … on point!
I had a significant appointment for a new venture – just this morning.
“Lord … will you continue to align us with your purposes and strategy.”
Thanks so much lance for the encouragement! I’m actually between jobs right now, God is moving me to a new position in a different school, so what you just said was timely and prophetic. I know that August is a new season for our lives, God bless you and I will be checking out that book you recommended
I just felt like this word was spoken directly to me…time and time again I have begun things and was more excited about reaching the finish line and having something to show for myself (probably without counting the cost) and always stopped way short…I began an 8 month journey at Mission Teens Christian Discipleship Center, and throughout my time there the Lord was speaking to me the importance of enjoying the journey, not just days but MOMENTS…..Praise God for the first time since High School I completed something I started but understand the completion of this commitment does not outweigh all that I learned and developed inwardly during my time there…Now I’m on the brink of starting college at Morningstar University, I just got married, and we’re moving my family to Charlotte, NC…. My wife and I have a 4 year old son, Ezekiel……. New doors are opening to those who are going somewhere inwardly…. amen…..To make a long story short, I really appreciate this Word of the Lord, it spoke directly to me at this time.
This is perfect timing Lance as I am moving to a new location, church, home and university. I have just celebrated my 50th birthday and feel that I am shifting into a place of convergence, restoration and new beginnings. It is a much needed shift from 5 years of challenging circumstances and pain ( which I know is many people’s testimony) and hanging on to our Father has been the only way to get through it. He is faithful and his promises still stand. Bless you for your encouragement! Thank you for always sharing your heart with us.