Happy 2024 and Welcome to a most Fruitful New Season!
I pray you are very well and pursuing each new day with the zeal of the Lord. I’m so excited to be back in touch!
Today I’m offering more of a newsletter since we have some catching up to do. (PLUS, I will be sharing a dream the Lord gave me the night of December 31st.) Thank you for being such good friends and bearing with me through the past season. I apologize for my unintentional kind of disappearing act. I’m forgiving myself for not doing a better job of communicating, and I am focusing on what lies ahead. I would love for you to share in the comments section and let me know what’s new with you. I’ll go first…
My NEW LIFE. Retirement from my professional work in education is in full swing. While I have been doing some substituting as both teacher and principal, I am feeling refreshed for a completely new season. I’ve been resetting my pace, pursuing new interests, enjoying our parents, keeping up with our grown children, our nine grandchildren (ten in May!) and taking time to relish the simple things. Treasured time together with loved ones is the sweetest gift. I am so thankful I’ve been more available to enjoy these. I’m also pretty busy learning to move to a new rhythm. Not having my day set by a traditional work schedule is both thrilling and tricky, but I’m getting the hang of it!
GODSIP REVIVAL! Thank you again for sticking around while my work life required so much time and energy. I am excited to revive the blog and be in touch with my GodSip community. Holy Spirit continues to speak strongly to me. What a faithful God we have who meets us right where we are. I journal daily by Communion with the Holy Spirit and focus where He directs my attention. This 2024 GODSIP REVIVAL is tightly woven with the much broader time of revival many individuals, groups, and regions are experiencing.
My view on revival is not the commercial, ‘let’s get a brand name celebrity and a band’ to manufacture a revival feeling (often resulting in an experience of emotionalism) but more simply, let’s bring ourselves individually into a time of deeper intimacy with the Lord and He will overwhelm us with His presence and breathe life back into us. The overflow of our individual spirits will spread to a lifestyle of community revival and we will begin to find true UNITY IN CHRIST.
MOST FRUITFUL SEASON YET – In June, as I was closing out my final school year, Holy Spirit spoke these words deep in my spirit, “I AM bringing you into your most fruitful season yet!” My heart skipped a beat with surprise and then anticipation of His full meaning. I wasn’t pursuing the Lord in prayer or asking for anything at all. But our good and faithful Papa God was offering me His enthusiasm for my next steps. It was like He was bursting with excitement to tell me, THIS is going to be GOOD! With all gratitude to Him for it, I also began to receive encouragement from many others to return to blogging, work on the books I’m writing, and to pursue other creative adventures. I am humbled and pleased to spend this ‘most fruitful season yet’ with you.
CONFESSION TIME. My early pursuits in blogging (2014) were Holy Spirit prompted and a simple offering of what Holy Spirt was saying to my heart at a given time. If you were with me you may recall that changed (around 2016 – 2020) with the Trump words, prophecies, and dreams. You may also recall my surprise at what the Lord was showing me. You’ll remember my hearing and seeing by the Spirit before this time was in no way involved with politics or government. Those years became a difficult season for me, and while I accepted the responsibility to share what I received, I was relieved when it seemed to be over. It was not an easy thing to share what became controversial and even divisive information even though it was exactly what I heard from the Lord. Not everyone understands this and I have had to be okay with just doing what I’m drawn by the Spirit to do, while leaving the results to Papa.
At that time, I pulled back so far I all but disappeared from the blog scene and returning was tough. Right or wrong, that’s where I was; low and drawn back to watch and pray. The Lord continued to speak to me on a purely personal level and when I received a corporate word, I was hesitant to share. It simply became easier not to speak. This season of doubt and caution turned into a ‘cave experience’ and I share it now only briefly as it may help someone else. We go through many seasons in life. Some times are discouraging and difficult, or times we become overwhelmed with busyness and distractions. Many combinations of life circumstances can leave us in a puddle on the floor. We have got to be honest about where we are in order to move forward. We must remind ourselves God is with us in and through it all. One emotion leads to another when we give over to emotion alone. Even in these grieving, whining, climbing, falling, hiding human times, Papa is there. The ‘one step forward, two steps back’ times neither shock nor disappoint Him. The Good Father helps us up and through. GET UP and KEEP GOING!
Going forward, I have received some specific things I will be sharing. Entering this most fruitful season will require greater trust and confidence in the Lord. I will share what I am given to share and I will wait on the Lord to be certain I’m aligned with Him. Let’s pray together on these things, always. Family, schools, church, and government are all arenas of which I am hearing the Lord. I hope to share regularly as I feel the Lord developing a communion and unity theme throughout all of these. It is the premise of the book I’m developing and I will share pieces of it here on the blog. Thanks for your feedback always!
POLITICS. Because of the Trump prophecies, many continue to ask what I might be hearing on the matter. People get so completely out of their minds both for and against President Trump, I have been happy to answer the truth is, I haven’t heard anything new. Of course, just as I have been staying quietly grateful that Papa God had not mentioned even a word about politics to me for the longest time, that exact word suddenly dropped in to my spirit for closer examination. “Politics” a few months ago I heard it. Wait. What? Then more came, ‘The politics of education, the politics of religion…’ I heard these and knew the Lord was leading me on one of our little word hunts.
According to multiple dictionary sources, the origin of the word POLITICS is from Latin for the words ‘city’ and ‘citizen’, and a summary of the more general definitions from Merriam Webster online defines Politics as the “activities associated with the governance of a country or other area” and “the assumption or principles relating to or inherent in a sphere, theory, or thing, especially when concerned with power and status in a society.” Particularly the second definition strikes me by the terms of power and status in a society. While many say we shouldn’t or they don’t want to talk about politics, I say we need to learn how to communicate about these things which are inherent in our lives and how people operate in every type of society. It is not only about government, but the very principles we live by. In all of the areas of society, ‘politics’ by its definition is the basis of the entire structure and how we approach our daily lives. I feel like by speaking this to me, the Lord was giving me insight into the importance of every person understanding government in order to be part of a healthy society. These things really do matter to us all. Be aware.
So…that leads me to THE SECOND MAGA – Holy Spirit has been reminding me for weeks what He told me in 2020 about the SECOND MAGA being HIS. He said this time it will be “Make America God’s Again!” and I have long considered all it may mean. (See archived post below The Second MAGA). I’m good with whatever God is doing. That’s all I can offer by way of apology or commentary. HE IS GOD, KING of KINGS, LORD of LORDS. And Truth says, He will do what He wants. We don’t need to like it, understand it, or even believe it. HE will do what HE does. What I’m hoping we can do is pass the test of UNITY in the BODY through it all. If we can keep unity at the forefront, maybe we can pass the other tests TOGETHER with bright flying colors.
Knowing God’s ways are always so high above my own, I wait and watch and pray. As He is my Teacher and Guide into all truth, I know He wants me to continue asking Him for more understanding on what He has spoken or shown me.
THREE QUESTIONS FOR YOU. I am going to leave three questions with my thoughts for you to consider. Please take a moment and leave your thoughts and prayers in the comment section. I LOVE when you comment.
(1) What exactly does this Second MAGA look like? When I first received the word, I was quick to take the leap that President Trump would be re-elected and serve a second term. I still have some thought on that I’ll leave out of this post. I now understand that regardless of this acronym being associated with Trump, the second MAGA is the Lord’s and He is definitely making our nation HIS again. He may be doing it by allowing people to feel the fear of things being crazy out of control and people being overcome with evil so that people will see their need for Him. But I do believe this beginning of a greater revival is the second MAGA.
(2) Could it be that we are already in the Second MAGA? Personally, I think we are in the beginning of the second MAGA because of the extreme difficult circumstances in our country. People have moved geographically at a greater rate than I don’t know when. People have seen some very dark times since the pandemic and all that was connected to the last few years. Our needs are great.
(3) What will it take to actually Make America God’s Again? People make up a nation. And people individually are turning and returning to the Lord in our nation. One specific idea on this the Lord spoke to me in 2019 about a ‘new Jesus movement – not like the Jesus movement of the 70s (with only one generation affected) but this NEW JESUS MOVEMENT will be a multi-generational Jesus Movement. I believe the need for spiritual parents and families has never been greater as our family units have been under such great attack. God is indeed bringing together the generations in a NEW Jesus Movement with the passion of that in the 70s, but beyond this with intergenerational structure where the very young children all the way to aging children of God will come together in Him and live together IN HIM, abiding in His love, living the life of love we were always intended to live.
Tomorrow I will send the December 31st dream!
Be strong and very courageous for the Lord your God is with you to give you good success. ~ Joshua 1:9
Well said my friend. May God continue to give you wisdom,
insight and a willingness to share with us all. Love and Hugs….
Michelle, Thank you! Your encouragement is a blessing!
Jill,
I’m glad you’re back! Yahweh’s been speaking to our prayer group along the same lines Holy Spirit’s been speaking to you. For several years more and more words came about the tsunami wave coming. This year it was clarified, It’s not a wave of something not seen only felt, but a wave of people turning hearts and lives over to Him. The wave is starting in the south and pushing northward through the prayers of intercession. “Making America God’s Again fits in perfectly!
As you navigate your tides and times in this new uncharted fruitful season, may Holy Spirit guide you continually in all your endeavors both spiritual and physical.
Wow! Thank you for sharing this insight of those WAVES! Also, thank you for your loving encouragement, prayers and confirmation! May God bless you with more and more.
God is definitely speaking a word of action. On the morning of January 4th, he woke and impressed the words “Move Forward” on my heart and in my spirit.
Heather, I love this! He is speaking and we are listening! Love you.
As always, thank you for your wisdom… miss you dearly. God is moving in our little family. We feel the call in Hosea “come let us return to the lord” in our little family unit.we have felt each heard God individually and feel the call together as a family. God is the best avid, so much love and grace.
Love you so so much.
YES! Jessica, COME LET US RETURN TO THE LORD! Whew. I felt that. LOVE you and your sweet little family beyond words.
I truly enjoy your writings. Glad you are back at it. Love ya!
Thanks, Beth! Love you, too. I always appreciate your feedback.
Thank you!
Beautiful Friend, you are welcome and I am grateful for you in my life!
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Hey Denise! I got your new email and entered it. Thank you for sticking with me, my friend. Love you so dearly.
I pray we will achieve Make America God’s Again. New Year’s morning, I had a wonderful dream where a prayer was answered and a message was given. Looking forward to hearing about hour’s and following your posts. God bless and thank you.
Sheila, I love and appreciate you so much. I would love to hear about your dream. We know and agree ONLY GOD can bring us all together, but we’ve both seen many miracles. Thank you for sharing in GodSip.
There is a prophetic word from Kim Clement that stated, Trump would be a trumpet for the Lord…most of us know this one. But there was another one that he would enter the white house whispering the name of Jesus and that he would leave shouting His name.
I believe it will happen.
Rachel, Just WOW. And I believe with you.
Hello my dear friend. love how your writings prompt deep thoughts. Thank you 😊
Tami, Our many talks have been some of the best sharing of deep thoughts I treasure. Thank you for being here. So much love.
This was a much needed peaceful ending to my day! Miss you so much!
Kathy, I miss you more than you know. I am thankful to know I have given you some peace on a hard day. My love and prayers stay with you, always. You are getting there! KEEP GOING.
Beautiful Sister so glad to hear you again! You did not say anything wrong the first time. Things did happen as God said but did this earthly world accept it… No! Are we His people looking & listening as we should. The enemy is the author of confusion & using all these directions people are turning to in Anger to cause confusion & not let us hear God.
He is waiting on His Children who know the truth to decide which way they are going. As for Me & My House We Will Serve The Lord! It’s time for Christians to prepare & Look Up! Love you Sister❤️
Love you, Sister Sharon! Thank you for always being a strong voice in my life. YES! Let us look together to the Lord to do good things!
Jill, you made my day and it was exactly what I needed to hear. I am so looking forward to your posts. God Bless You!
Sherry, You have always been such a ray of sunshine to me. I am so thankful to hear from you and to be able to bless you in any way! LOVE to you and yours, always.
Thanks so much for sharing what you are hearing from the Lord. I think it helps to build unity as we get confirmations of what we are hearing from the HS. God surely chases us down with his goodness and mercy, and saves the best for last ♥️
Thank you for commenting,Connie! Within our unity in Christ we really do have all we need. Why we complicate it so much is beyond me. I agree! Our confirming encouraging words are so needed, we’ve got to share with each other. (I always love the vision of Him chasing us down! TACKLE!)
Jill, I believe the second MAGA has begun. God is drawing people to Himself – apart from all else – into a new place of intimacy. The ‘old path’ has been on my mind quite often these days… Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. (Jer. 6:16)
The truth that He must be priority is coming to the forefront for many. Apart from Him, we can do nothing – May we all experience the most fruitful season of our lives – beginning with the fruit of His presence.
Kim, Your insights are precious to me and to the body of Christ. It feels like those winds of change are blowing and I am anxious to see the healed wholeness of the Bride of Christ made ready for Him. Thank you for your strong encouraging words and for blessing all of us into that most fruitful season. Let us walk in the GOOD WAY! Blessings & love to you, always.
Dear Sister Jill,
I am so glad to hear from you. I have carefully and prayerfully read through your message twice. It fits so well with what I am learning. Since the Lord to my precious mom Charity in 2021, I have been moved to follow a lot of world politics from a conservative perspective. Mom had asked me a question near the end of our time together and this provoked me to learn more of what is going on. What the Lord gave you so fits together with what I have seen. It is so encouraging that He is reigning — totally! He is the Beginning and the End.
Alluding to your message from yesterday, I believe Trump is actually the President of the Republic and that the Corporation of the United States is defunct and is being dismantled. All this time that you have not posted, I knew that what the Lord gave you was valid and would withstand all apparent contradiction. Our God has such amazing ways of working, and He is worth waiting for. He is always in time and on time — not our time, but His perfect timing!
I also stopped teaching in June and am now working half time in an office. I am homeschooling our last child who is in 11th grade, and taking a little time at home for children, and, like you, grandchildren — 3 so far and 2 more on the way! Wow! What a phase of life! What a precious gift from our Heavenly Father!
Love you sister,
Shura
Oh my dear Shura! I am so happy to hear from you. Thank you for catching me up on your life. I also love knowing what you’re learning and receiving from the Lord. The confirmations are so important. He is faithful and you know it well! You and your parents have blessed me more than you know in this GodSip adventure. You know we agree and see things that may be difficult for some to receive, but God is able to bring us all through to fullness in His time. HE IS the Beginning AND the End of it all! Whew! You made my day by reaching out. LOVE you, my precious sister.