The Enduring Journey: In His Sight

August 14, 2001

(Father speaking)

It is almost time to leave.  You have heard Me and have spoken to those that I want you to see.  There will be more for you to love and encourage.  There will be much more for you to do as you travel.  Stay in My Word and on your face before Me.  I will give you the directions and the plans that I have laid out for you.  Do not turn to the right or the left.  This trip will be more than you could have ever thought that it would be.  It will be an incense unto Me because you are being obedient to Me.  Those lives that will be touched will know that they have been with Jesus.  You are My children and as such I will take care of you if you will just walk the road that I have for you to walk.  You are precious children because you seek to be obedient and speak only what I give you to speak.  I love you and I speak blessing into your life as you seek Me with your whole heart.  I know that it is difficult to walk the unknown road but just take that step and I will be right with you all the time.  You are never out of My sight and My presence.  Love each other as never before, love others as never before.  We are on mission together to bring people into the Kingdom of God.  Come into My presence as never before.  Trust Me to care for you.  Walk boldly with Me as I lead you into the world to be light and salt.  Walk diligently with Me as I send you into the hurting world out there.  There are those who are skeptical and will not trust Me who will learn how to trust because of you going where I send you.  I love you and I will be with you every step of the way.  Expect miracles to happen.  Expect Me to do a work in every person’s life.  Expect peace and love to be your portion.  You will see as never before the presence and power of My Holy Spirit.  Rejoice for you will see as never before a great harvest of souls.  You are walking the road I have laid out for you.  It is My desire that this be accomplished now.  There is a plan for each of these people to draw closer to Me and to be in this world a beacon of My power and presence.  You are that catalyst for them to walk the road I have for them.  Keep on taking that step of faith and trust in Me because, as I have sent you word to confirm, I am faithful and will do all that I have promised.  As I have said many times today, I love you My children.  Let’s go forward together and we will be ready for the coming of the King.

Mark 13:26-27 “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.  And then He will send His angels, and gather together His elect from the four winds, from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.”

 

The Enduring Journey: Humility and Planting Seeds

(Karen speaking)                                                                                                                                              Over the years I have so enjoyed rereading the messages the Lord has given to us! Not very often do we each get a message on the same day but what I share today is such a time.  Please be encouraged and blessed as you read Father's words to us. At this time in our ministry His messages strengthened and sustained us as we followed His plans and purpose for us and for CKM . 

HUMILITY

July 10, 2001   To Charley

(Father speaking)

Good morning, My son.  The things that you are asking for are noble and good.  To ask Me for a humble spirit in everything that you do is a good thing and you will receive it and continue to walk in it.  You need to be ready to receive all that I have told you that you will receive.  You have been prepared and now as you saw in the spirit this morning, the floodgates are open.  The benefactors are responding to My instructions to them and the pace is picking up.  I love you so much, My son.  You are walking in obedience.  All that I have told you is coming to you and much more than you can imagine.  Don’t be concerned.  I am walking with you and will not leave you.  Just keep looking to Me and listening to Me for I am your God.  There is none other for I AM that I AM.  We will walk together along this pathway.

PLANTING SEEDS

July 10, 2001   To Karen

 (Karen speaking)

Yes, Lord, Yes, to Your will and to Your way.  I said Yes, Lord, Yes, I will trust You and obey.  When Your Spirit speaks to me with my whole heart I’ll agree and forever I’ll say, Yes, Lord, Yes.  Father, thank You for Your word to us this morning.

(Father speaking)

 My child, you are now walking in what some will call total and complete obedience.  What you are learning is to seek Me first and then act on My words to you and My word in you.  As you spent time with Matt and Theresa this weekend.  It was not so much the words that you spoke that made a difference but the love you took into that home that was My love.  You planted the seeds of love, joy, peace, devotion not only to Me but to each other.  You planted seeds of love into all of the children.  The youngest needed to see and experience the love that you brought.  Those seeds given will mature and grow the character of My son in their lives.  The whole family is anointed by Me for ministry.  Theresa needed to see what true love and devotion as a husband and wife look like.  She has been forgiven from her past sins and disobedience but she continues to walk in self-defeat in some areas.  I showed her this weekend how much I love her and have a wonderful plan for her in My ministry and in My work.  She is very quick to be defeated and needed to see how to stand on the truth she knows and on the authority she has in Me.  She sees in the Spirit and I reveal many things to her but she is learning quickly how to use the gifts I give her daily.  Matt I have anointed to lead people into worship.  When he realizes the authority he has in the realm of worship over the enemy, he will become so bold in Me and will stand strong on the Word.  You are seeing a glimpse of the seeds you are planting under My direction.  As you have shared this morning, the world looks at you with a skeptical eye because they do not know the plans I have for you.  They do not understand the obedience and boldness with which you walk right now and there is so much more that I want to show you and give you.  Keep placing all of your cares in My hands.  Keep believing that My resources are there for you.  Keep speaking the confidence that you have in Me and My Word.  The impact you have in this world will not be measured by man’s gauge but by My gauge.  Mine is eternal and theirs is temporary.  They see only in the natural and I am looking at the eternal significance that you are having by sharing My love and joy with others.  Keep seeking Me for every decision that you need to make and keep seeking Me for the choices you need to make.  Keep seeking Me for the needs in your life and keep seeking Me for the blessings that I have for you.  You are learning that I desire to bless My children so much more than they receive because they do not ask or believe.  Sometimes I want to pour and pour and the vessel will not receive because it is not open to receive.  Stay open to receive and I will pour into your life not for you just to sit and enjoy but for you to be that channel that I desire for the blessings to flow.  I love you both very much and it is My desire to be honored and glorified through your life.  Stay focused on Me in every aspect of your life and I am with you always even to the end of the age which is coming soon.  It is imperative that we keep walking together forward to the end of this time when My son will return.  Keep telling the good news that Jesus is Lord and that He will return for His children. 

Luke 8:11, 15  “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.”  “But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.”  (1)

The Enduring Journey: Peace and Rest

June 13, 2001

(Karen Speaking)

I love journaling!! I have done it for a very long time and when I get weary of the pages I write building to the thousands I remember why the Lord told me to journal in the first place. He wanted me to record all He did in my life so that through the years I would have that encouragement on His care, protection, provision and presence in my life. So when I look back 10 to 15 years and read again the words He spoke to me and remember what was happening in my life at the time, I know I can go on in my life trusting Father with who I am and where I go and the people I know.  What a blessing!!! Thank You Lord for giving me this very special opportunity!! Read and enjoy the Lord’s blessings and encouragement today!

(Father Speaking)

You are doing well, My son, to confess the things that My Spirit convicts you of.  You must continue to confess and seek cleansing when you stumble.  I am always here.  I love you and I want you to walk with Me in pureness of heart.  The blood of Jesus will cleanse your heart, your mind and your spirit so that you can walk with Me continually in newness, in cleanness, in purity.  I want you to go ahead and pay the hospital.  I want you to go ahead and pay the doctor.  Those two bills are ready to be paid.  Put them on your credit card and just trust Me.  I will take care of them.  I have spoken to the providers and they will be responding very, very soon.  Your motor coach is ready for you to pick up.  As soon as the money arrives I will give you directions so that you can retrieve it.  I have been telling you about the stories that you are to tell.  Your excitement is pleasant to Me but the stories will be more meaningful and more awesome than you now know.  This is going to be a very exciting time.  I am pleased with what both of you are doing.  Continue to seek Me.  Continue to lay before My throne.  Continue to listen intently for My voice.  Every moment of every day will be very important.  Nothing will happen in your lives that are insignificant.  You must stay focused even more than before.  I know you have heard that before from Me but you will continue to hear it and walk in it, even more than before.  I love you, My children.  Continue to walk with Me.

(Karen Speaking)

We received a motor home for about 6 months and Father told us that this was our tutorial. It was amazing what we were able to do with it. We transported over 100 stuffed animals to missionaries in South Texas and also many other supplies.  We used it for ministry to missionary families, a nice place to sit and visit during a hot season. Then the Lord directed us to take it back in better shape than we received it and release it.  We continue as He told us at the end of His message, to walk with HIM!! 

The Enduring Journey: Touching Lives

May 28, 2001

(Father speaking) 

Oh, My children, you have done well.  Keep seeking Me for there is so much more to do.  Yesterday was an awesome part of the journey but this week will see much more happen for the Kingdom.  I rejoice in all that I see happening with My children.  As I told you before that you would go into the fire so also do you see the joy of My servants who have walked through the fire and yet have not been burned?  Continue to be all that I desire by your obedience and your love.  You will see My hand with you, you will see Me keep you from evil and you will see My blessings as I pour them into your life.  Keep giving Me all the glory and honor.  Keep speaking My words as I pour them into you.  Keep believing Me for all that I have promised and keep walking with Me one step at a time as I lead and guide you forward.  As I have told you so many times, you will never know the impact of what you are doing this side of heaven but just know that I am pleased with you and that I love you.  You are my precious children and you will always be My precious children.  Rest and seek Me today for I have much to give you and much to share with you.  I am all that you need.  I will continue to pour into you the next step of this journey.  You are learning that day-by-day walk of faith that I would like all My children to know.  Love with My love and hear My voice as I tell you what you are to do to bless and serve others.  This is all for now but keep listening and keep writing for the Kingdom of God is at hand.  I will return soon and take you home to be with Me.  The hour is so close for My appearing and I am coming soon.  Keep telling My children and encouraging them to come to Me.  They must make Me the focus of their lives if they are to be a part of the kingdom.  It is imperative that they turn to Me now before it is too late.  The message that the pastor spoke is so important.  I will share more as the time comes close how this is to be a part of your message.  Study to show yourself approved.  I am with you.  I am with you.

The pastor’s message from Galatians 5:16-25 is:

We are to Walk in the Spirit and we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.  God’s children must understand that their lives belong to the Lord Jesus if they have received Him as Savior.  They are indwelt by the Holy Spirit of God and as such they must walk in that Spirit every moment of their lives.  If they allow the evil of this world to tempt them to fulfill the lust of the flesh then the Spirit is grieved and they in essence turned their back on their God.  Now they can turn their eyes upon Jesus and seek forgiveness and repent of their evil ways but they must walk in the Spirit of God to fulfill all that God desires to do through their lives for the Kingdom of God.  This message was burned into the pastor’s heart and it was put into practice when he was in the hospital and faced all kinds of evil.  He would not bow, he would not bend and he would not forsake his God and when it appeared that the evil would overtake him even to the point of death, God brought His angels to take care of him and remove him from the presence of evil.  He was faithful even to the point of death and the Lord has restored him to health and continues to restore him to preach and teach the message of the Kingdom, 

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also Walk in the Spirit”, Galatians 5:25.

The Enduring Journey: Know The Call

May 17, 2001

As we spent time with the Lord this Wednesday morning, Charley got up from where he had been laying face down on the bed and began to assemble the computer.  He opened the Word program and had it ready for me when I arose from the bed where I had been laying face down before the Lord.  I asked him if he needed me to write for him while he dictated.  He said “no”, Father told me to set it up because He was giving you a word.  I went to the computer out of obedience because at that moment I did not know what I would write.  When I sat down at the computer and placed my hands on the keys, I closed my eyes before the Lord and this is what He told me:

(Father speaking)

I have shown you this morning that you are My messengers and that I am leading and guiding you.  Do not doubt anymore that you are on My appointments and that you are My children.  You are obedient children.  I wish all of My children would be obedient as you are.  Keep loving those that I send you to.  They need to know so much that I love them that I would send you to them because I love them.  You are an extension of My hand and of My arms.  I send you to give hope in the midst of hopelessness and joy in the midst of pain.  I must get My Word to the children who love Me but who are not sure how to walk with Me.  I am their God and they are My people.  As you read this morning in Acts when Paul went back to where he had been so that he could check on those he had spoken to and so that he could bless them and love them, so I send you back to those I have sent you to love and hug.  They need to know and hear that I continue forever to love them.  What a joy to walk with you every step of the way.  You are learning that I never leave you.  You are learning how to appropriate My joy, love and peace as you give it to others.  Keep walking with Me and keep seeking Me for every decision.  You are listening to My voice very well and I am pleased with all that you are doing.  Stay on the narrow road because it will lead you every where I want you to go.  I love you both and I am going to use you more and more in the Kingdom.  You are learning My way of doing things and it brings great joy to Me.  Stay in My Word and on your face before Me.  Karen, begin to compile all the words I have given you.  This is another area of ministry and I want you to start working these things up into something to give away.  My people need to see that I talk to My children and I encourage My children and I am with My children every step of the way.  My children are so discouraged and I want them to see manifested before them, My love, My provision and My care.  I love them so much and they do not believe I love them.  They do not believe that I want only the best for them.  The world teaches them something else but I want them to know that I am true and I am able and that I am sufficient for all of their needs.  Thank you for being willing to be used by Me in anything I send you to do.  There are not many who will remain willing to walk steadfastly with Me.  You are ones that I can depend on.  Thank You.

(Karen's response)

Oh, Lord, I am so unworthy of such praise but I receive Your love and Your thanks because it is my desire to be all that You want me to be.  Help me, Lord, to be that faithful child who hears the voice of his or her parent and obeys without question and without reservation.  I love You, Lord, and I want only to be used by You to accomplish all that You desire.  It is joy to serve You and it brings such awesome peace to walk hand in hand with You.  I do not like the sense of being separated from You by my own thoughts and ideas.  I want only Your thoughts and only Your plans and ideas.  I want to be so consumed by You that when I breathe, I am one with You.  Praise You, Lord, You are all that I need.  You are all that I want.  You are all for me.  Hold me so close to You.  Thank You,

Lord.  Peace is my portion.  Rest is my portion.  Joy is my portion.  I praise You, Lord.

The Enduring Journey: Satan's Attack

So often Father gives us a warning of what is to come.  I love it when He prepares us, tells us to watch and wait or to be aware.  So as you read this next message know that we took great heed to this message during this time of ministry.  We give all Glory to God for His amazing care and preparation of His children.  We are His children and have surrendered our whole lives, every facet of it, to Him.

 May 13, 2001

(Father speaking)

Get up now, Karen and go write what I say.  These next days are going to be full of My presence and My joy as you speak My name and love many in My name.  These times like tonight are a part of this journey because satan does not want you to do what I say.  He wants to interrupt everything that I am doing through you and this will not happen.  Do you hear what I say, this will not happen.  You belong to Me and I will have control of what you do and what you say.  You are My children and I will speak through you and I will show you who to hug and love with My love.  Tell satan to leave in Jesus name.  Keep fighting him at every turn because he will come against you but you have the power to tell him to leave and he has to go.  Keep praying the prayer of Jabez every day.  Some time you may even pray it a couple of times a day just because the attack is greater than ever before.  Remember what I told you through My servant, I will send you into the fire but you will not be burned.  Tonight is just an example of being in the fire.  You spent that time with your friend, I told her to give you the money and she was obedient.  I have more for you but you must keep walking in the faith that I have given you and you must keep believing that I have told you the truth and that your money and motor home are soon, very soon.  I can tell you no more at this time because you do not need to know more but when you least expect it, it will come and you will step into it like putting on a glove and you will not miss a step because of it.  The house is ready to sell and soon you will get it appraised and you will know that it is time.  The money is Mine to care for; the motor home is waiting for appropriate time for you to take possession.  It is all in My time and in My way.  Do you trust Me, Karen and Charley?  Do you want to walk without stumbling with Me, My children?   Then take that first step, and the next and the next for those steps lead straight to Me and I am with you.  I am with you every step and in all ways.  You will see and you will know that I am faithful and I am true and I am your Lord.  I am Your friend and your Lord.

(Karen speaking)

Lord, I rejoice in all that You have said.  Thank You for encouraging us when we are weak.  Thank You for lifting us to Your throne when we stumble like tonight.  Thank You for the joy of ministry that is ours.  Thank You for the peace that passes understanding.  We love You so much, Lord, and we want to be all that You desire.  You have shown us so much and You have given us so much.  We are so blessed and loved and held close by Your loving arms.

(Father speaking)

I love you, My daughter and My son.  I am so close to you, I dwell in you as My Holy Spirit and I am your Master and King.  Hold on to Me as you hold your best friend’s hand.  I am your best friend and I will never leave you, I will always be with you.  I am with you right now.  You can touch it, feel, know it and stand on it.  I will give you even more sight in these days ahead.  When Charley begins to write the itinerary for this trip it will almost write itself.  I have it all planned, I have your appointments waiting for you and I will be with you every moment.  You are never alone.  Right now you are not alone and you will never be alone.  Seek Me daily.  Do not hesitate to lie before Me.  Do not be lax in what you do in praise and worship.  Do not be lax in spending time on your face.  Do not let fear or confusion rule in your life for those are not of Me.  Keep the enemy at bay with My Word and by joining together to speak to him and tell him to leave.  He will dog your steps but you have the power to overcome him.  What he brings is not your portion right now for these next days are very, very important for ministry and for the plans that I have for you.  We are on this journey together and all you have to do is walk with Me.  Talk with Me.  Love with Me.  Speak with Me.  And rejoice with Me.  That is all for tonight but know, My children, that I love you and I am enjoying the journey with you.  Remember the smiles, the hugs and the love and tell only what I give you to tell.  I will get honor and glory from all that you say.

The Enduring Journey: I Will Not Leave You

April 26, 2001

(Father speaking) 

Tonight as you prayed for so many that I have given you to love and encourage, I believe you saw the magnitude of what I have sent you to do.  Without Me you can do nothing and I know that you know that.  I am going to give you all that I have promised.  I am faithful to fulfill all that I have promised and I will show you and others what the supernatural really is and how it happens to My children through My Holy Spirit.  I love you and I am pleased with all that you have done in My name.  You have sought Me and have been obedient to Me.  You are My children and I love you.  You desire to follow Me explicitly every step that I give you to take. 

Tonight My presence was so evident as you could not stop shaking and you could not let go of the presence of My Spirit.  I am Yours and you are Mine.  We are one and we will always be one.  Tomorrow seek Me in the morning, when the day is new and be ready for Me to work through you.  These next few days will be so awesome and My presence will be seen and felt by all that you come in contact with.  You will show to all My power and presence.  You will be My witnesses unto all the earth and those that I send you to.  So much is happening in the Kingdom.  You do not know the impact of all that has happened through you.  (I can hardly write because of the presence of the Holy Spirit.  I am overcome with His love and power and it is so much a part of my life to be in His presence.  We are Yours, Lord, and You are ours.)  Karen, trust Me.  I know that you have had thoughts of: “Is this really going to happen?”  Yes, it will happen.  You have taken possession of the motor home and you are looking for the benefactors.  It is soon, very soon and you just need to walk in faith, believing and trusting Me and not wavering and not doubting.  Remember I told my servant to tell you that discouragement is not your portion and doubt is not your portion.  That is where you are right now.  You have seen the prophecy being fulfilled and you will see more. 

Awake each day expectant for what will happen for the Kingdom that day.  Rest in Me and Abide in Me.  I am Your God and you are My people.  See the mighty hand of the Lord.  See My works, see My healing, see My joy reflected in your face and in the faces of others.  See the supernatural and speak My name to those who do not believe but see and must believe because they see the manifestation of My presence and power.  This is My word for you tonight.  You will walk one day at a time with Me in such trust and obedience that the world will look and say, “It cannot be true, but You will say, Yes, it is true and they will see, they will know and they will heed My words because of your walk.” 

I AM that I AM has spoken to you.  I AM that I AM loves you.  I AM that I AM will never leave you nor forsake you.  I AM that I AM will bring to pass all that I have spoken and soon.  I AM that I AM is Lord, Master and forever Lord, Walk In Your healing.  Walk in Your provision.  Walk in Your joy.  Walk with Your eyes and thoughts upon Me in confidence that I AM that I AM.

The Enduring Journey: One Step at a Time

April 20, 2001 It is Your Day Lord!

(Karen Speaking)

Father has brought us to this town to visit with a pastor that we have not met but whose wife we met last fall.  We had walked into the visitor’s center and she was sharing about the city and all of its attractions.  We shared with her what we do in ministry and she told us she was a pastor’s wife.  What a joy to talk with her for about 20 minutes and bring Father’s love and encouragement to her!  She was very receptive to what we were sharing and we saw her countenance change to one of peace.  Praise the Lord for the peace that His love and truth brings into people’s lives.  This is a note that came from within me in response to all that the Lord desires to do and my willingness to let Him have control of my life.

  I wrote: It is at times like these that we must remember that our Lord Reigns.  We must trust Him even when we cannot see what He is trying to accomplish.  We have seen Him direct and organize our time in such unbelievable ways that we cannot doubt His hand and His plan.

We are in a motel tonight.  The pastor and his family that we came to see are completely booked for the weekend and they just returned from a vacation.  His wife remembered visiting with us and I have sent our newsletter to them since we were here.  She was very glad to hear we were in the area but this is her daughter’s birthday weekend and there are many plans made.  We are here for Sunday morning to be in service.  What do we do in the meantime?  Whatever Father tells us to do!  That is what we do!  It is awesome and sometimes difficult to just walk one step at a time, sweet Jesus!  We have seen Him take our hand leads us into people’s lives.  Why do we ever doubt that He will do the same thing every moment of every day?  We should never doubt or fear!  We are His children, called by His Word and ordained by His hand.  This ministry is His and He directs us.  He has prepared us and continues to prepare us for all that He is doing.

The Enduring Journey: Blessings Not Curses

April 8, 2001

(Father speaking)

That which happened this morning when you spoke blessing over pastor and the church, the impact has not fully been realized yet.  You will not see the impact for it will be a domino effect.  You spoke My words and walked away and I am free to do My work.  I am working in this My church.  You have done what I sent you to do.  Just keep walking with Me.  It is not over yet.

Psalm 126:5 “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.”

Tears and Brokenness in Victorious Warfare,

 FAITH’S WARFARE.

“Tears in Scripture play a unique role in spiritual breakthrough.  Here we discover that the planting of seeds accompanied by a spirit of brokenness will not only bring a spiritual harvest of results, but will leave the sower with a spirit of rejoicing in the process.” 

Spirit Filled Life Bible, NKJV, Kingdom Dynamics

A Message from a Dear Friend Sent on Email

“The Lord showed me this A.M. while I was praying how much you guys were like Nehemiah, and by the way, he is one of my favorite people in the Bible. Nehemiah was a man of prayer, we find ten prayers that he prayed in his book.  He not only prayed, but he waited to hear from the Lord before he did anything, and also waited for the Lord’s timing, because he believed in a great God who kept His promises, forgave sins, and helped His people when they called on Him.”

The Enduring Journey: Wisdom

March 20, 2001

(Father speaking)

What precious children I have. Those who are willing to give up all for Me. Who go when I send them out and who speak when I give them the word. You are My precious children. I have given you a word for those I send you to and You are giving that word. As you go you give My love and My peace and My rest into the lives of many. I seek to empower you to do what I ask you to do. Keep trusting and depending on Me. Keep seeking My wisdom and direction. I have prepared all for you and you will receive all that I have for you. Do not waver to the right or the left. Do not fear for I am with you. Keep loving and giving and I will give into you. Keep doing all that I command you and I will take care of all of your needs. I am pleased with you, My children. I love you, My children. I want you to be all that I desire for you to be. You are precious in My sight. Charley you did what I asked you to do with your cousin. Karen, you spoke what I wanted you to speak. She needed to see that what you say is real. She could see in your eyes and in your heart that what you say is true. This is more important than any words that can be spoken. You must show the heart as you tell people about Me. It is not just words; it is life. Speak boldly and I will give you strength and courage to take that next step and to trust Me. I love you and I am pleased with you, My children. Keep walking with Me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Your desire is a broken and a contrite heart before Me and I receive that. Be encouraged today, My children, I am with you. I am taking care of Charley concerning his health. I have a plan for these next days. Take each day and walk in it with Me. I am expanding your territory and I am pleased that you are praying the prayer of Jabez to Me. It is a joy to be walking with you.

1 Chronicles 4:10-11 “And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain. So God granted him what he requested.”

The Enduring Journey: False Teachers

(Father speaking)

Stop and look at whom you are dealing with. You are dealing with a man who is out to destroy any and all truth that is being revealed by the Lord. He is not your enemy but the one who is behind him is your enemy. You must stop and look at whom you are dealing with. In My Word, I tell you how to deal with the enemies of God. Read My Word and meditate on My Word. I will give you the answer to the questions you have at this time. Do not hesitate to study to show yourself approved, a workman that will not be ashamed. Too often we forget whom we wrestle with. We do not wrestle against men but against the principalities of darkness. In your walk with Me you will encounter opposition to the truth of My Word. So walk in the truth of the Word. Walk in My wisdom and not your own. Do not look at men as your authority but to Me as your ultimate authority. See Me, Believe Me, Trust Me to take care of this situation. Lay it out before Me and wait on Me to give direction. Do not try to figure out what I will do but allow Me to work. You open the doors for My intervention when you take your hands off and give it to Me. Lay it at My throne and take your hands off. Study to show yourself approved. Be obedient to Me because I have placed you where you are. Do not move until I tell you. Trust Me.

2 John 1:7 “For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”

The Enduring Journey: Surrender

August 15, 2000

(Father speaking)

Oh, My daughter, you have surrendered to Me in many areas but in some you have resisted. One of these is your worship and praise. You have not abandoned yourself to Me. You worship and praise but only within certain guidelines. This is why you have not experienced My Holy laughter as Charley has. I received your worship and praise. I know that you are truly in love with Me, but I desire you to be free from the trappings of denominationalism and also free from the inhibitions of your past. My worship is not an emotional thing but a Spirit controlled time of showing love and adoration. You need also to surrender your all to Me. I know that you believe you have but there are areas of your life that you have not totally given to Me. One of those is your self-control. You have to be so perfect in all that you do. Mary said it when we were down at her house and you just looked at her. She saw that spirit of control that was very evident. You picked up on what she said but you did not come to Me for confirmation and confession. I desire for you to be totally Spirit controlled and that means you will not have the reins of your life. This is an area that you are giving slowly but I desire you to give it wholly. You and Charley are doing exactly what I have asked you to do. Yes, the motor coach is on the way and yes, the money is yours and yes, I have a trip planned for you and you are to leave on September 20. Continue to speak truth and tell the good news of My son and also the good news of what I am bringing to you to do My work. What I send will be what you need, no questions. What I send will give you access to more people than the car. What I send will be yours and will be used for My kingdom. I have you well taken care of and I am the one who will lead and guide you. Just rest in Me. I know that you are trying and desiring to rest. You are accomplishing it to a point but there are still areas of concern. Lay everything at My throne and I will take care of it. You must let go of anything that is not total surrender. There can be no baggage carried along on this journey except that which I tell you to bring. It is an awesome journey and as shown by the newsletter, it is an anointed journey. Please share this with Charley. He needs to give over some areas also and this will be the beginning of quite a ride for you both. It is a new day. Yes, a new day for you and a new day for the work of the Holy Spirit in you. You are My precious children and I am so excited to walk each day with you and to see you grow and learn of Me. I love you both and I am ready for the next step. Step out there with Me and you will not fall.

(Karen speaking)

I asked the Lord, Are we doing what you desire concerning the enemy? Like last night and how we handled that situation.

(Father speaking)

Yes, My child. Stay so close to Me and to each other that soon, you will not have to say, Pray for me. Charley will know when he needs to hold you and pray and you will recognize what you need to do for him. You are learning so quickly to be sensitive to My Spirit’s leading. I am so pleased at your progress but just stay in the Word and before My face. You cannot spend too much time with Me. I am your priority at this time. I am preparing you for even more intense ministry than Saturday. Ruth and Don are doing well. You gave them My words and they are drawing close to Me and to each other. Ruth has been carrying that excess baggage too long and I had to get her attention. She has been playing games with herself and Me but you were obedient to speak truth to her and she responded. Thank you for being obedient. It is a joy to work with you both and to see you grow and mature in Me.

(Karen speaking)

Lord, I feel so inadequate to do what you have called us to do.

(Father speaking)

That is good, My child, because without Me, you can do nothing. I am your strength and I am your wisdom, so just stay hooked to Me and I will give you all that you need.

(Karen speaking)

Lord, I thank You so much for striving with me and caring so much for me not to give up on me as I fall on my face.

(Father speaking)

It is because I love you, and because of the blood of My Son that I stay so close to you. You are Mine, no doubt about it. It is a done deal that you are My daughter and a sister to My Son. As My child I will love, encourage, hold, wipe tears, and protect you. The anointing is upon you to do all that I desire. Just listen to Me and let Me lead you. If you obey My every word, much will happen in the kingdom.

(Karen speaking)

Lord, I love You so much.

(Father speaking)

I love you too My daughter, very much.

The Enduring Journey: Walk in Faith & Rest

March 22, 2000

(Word from Father)

My dear children, Charley and Karen, I have prepared the way. Walk in it. It is all a part of the journey that I have you on. There will be no explanation but that I did what will happen. I will be honored and glorified. Stay in My Word and before My throne every day and I will tell you what to do and where to go. You will see and experience things that you have never before walked. You are My servants and I will give you all you need to do all that I require. I am also sending you there to love and encourage the pastor’s daughter. She is fixing to take a big step and this is a time of counsel and love for her as she prepares to walk in a new opportunity for ministry. I have sent you there now for a reason and you are to just stay walking in My Spirit and I will give wisdom and direct your paths. I love you both and will take care of your every move and your every need. Trust Me and Believe Me and Seek Me and I will provide for you.

This was given to us the night before we left for El Salvador.

**Given to Karen in El Salvador by the Lord

Rest. Rest in Me, My child. I have My hand upon you both. You have touched so many with My love. Allow Me to flow through you. Continue to speak My blessing over My people. I am taking care of the pastor, trust Me. I know his needs. I am healing from the inside out. Peace, Peace be still. Remember, I will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is staid on Me. I am your covering.

The Enduring Journey: Hear & Obey

March 3, 2000

(Father speaking to Karen)

Tell Charley, I am telling him also, just how much I love him. I am so pleased that he has heard My voice concerning the nonprofit and he has done all that I have asked him to do. I am so glad that he is so excited about the El Salvador trip and that there is so much that will happen down there. He will be used mightily in the lives of those people. There is no language barrier for love as I have shown you before. Be ready to go just as soon as the preparations are done. It will be very quickly and it will call for a commitment of time and finances. I will provide all that you need. Do not try to figure how it will happen but it will happen. I have it all arranged and all taken care of for you. It will be one of the most blessed trips you will ever take. Your steps are numbered and I am with you all the way. I will give strength, health, provision and joy to accomplish all that I desire. Walk with Me every step and do not be afraid to take that step I say. Do not look at the world around you for I do not depend on the world to do all that I desire. I have all that you need. You are My child and I will care for you. Stay in the Word for I have many messages for you to give. For both of you to give. Karen will talk and share more than she ever has. I am stretching her greatly. She just thought she was stretched in El Salvador last trip. That was only an example of what is to come. She will have to throw herself upon Me for Me to lift her up. It will be so good and so blessed. Remain in total communion with Me and every day will bring a revelation of My plan and power. I love you both so much and I thank you for being willing to step out in faith trusting Me to do all I have said. You have been paying close attention to Me and do not fear for I am with you. I am your rock and your strength and your peace. You will see the glory of the Lord. You will see Me high and lifted up and you will see Me do miracles and signs as never before. Yes, this world thinks they have to have a sign to believe but I tell you that they will believe without a sign just because you have spoken My words and My name unto them. But I will show them My power and I will show them My love. Be ready as I am going to bring such a great harvest of souls and such a great healing of lives that no one can doubt that I am God. You are a part of what I am doing and you are an instrument of My love. Peace I give you, My peace I leave you as you write this message.

(Father speaking to Karen)

For Karen personally—I love you so much. Yes, I know it hard to wait and yes, I know that you want to get on with things but I am teaching you patience. I know that seems strange because you have been a most patient person but this is a different kind of patience. I have all your steps numbered and I have a plan and purpose for every moment of each day. I am so pleased with your devotion to Charley and I am so pleased with your devotion to Me. You are worthy to be My child. You are showing yourself faithful in all things. As you experience fear, I am with you. Always remember that I have given you the victory over that fear. Your enemy has no hold on you anymore and what happened on Wednesday night is an example of this. In the past you would have been immobilized by the fear that came upon you but on that night you pressed through to do what I desired you to do and by doing this you broke the bonds of that sin on you at that moment. Just continue to remind satan that you are Mine and as such you do not have to listen to him at all. There is nothing he can do to you. I have a call and an anointing on your life and it is to teach, preach and pray in the name of My Son and to speak boldly to all I send you to. Keep trusting Me and keep reading My Word and becoming so immersed in the Word that it flows so freely and naturally from you. Be consumed by the Word and by My presence. Joy is yours My child. Joy is yours. Be ready, we are on our way to even greater opportunities than you have ever had.

Update:

Charley and I left on March 23rd, our 32nd Wedding Anniversary for San Salvador, El Salvador, to be Interim Pastors at a church started by a missionary. For those 6 weeks we saw the Lord do mighty things in the life of those people. We had opportunities to minister to husbands and wives, youth and the elderly. We saw the Love of God penetrate deep within a culture that truly does not know about God’s kind of love. It was an awesome and life-changing experience for us and we also saw the Lord provide the resources needed to go. Father cared for us His precious children and brought us safely home by miraculous means. That is another story. We praise the Lord!

The Enduring Journey: Sensitivity/Yielding

February 18, 2000 (Word from Father)

As you have traveled you have heard My voice and you have listened to Me. You have gone where I told you to go and done what I told you to do. Because of your obedience, satan is not happy. He does not want you to do all that I desire for you to do. He is very unhappy with all that has happened. Stand strong in My Word and in relationship with Me. Stand strong and continue to rebuke him in Jesus name and he will flee from you. Be sensitive to My Spirit and yield totally to Me. I have much for you to do and I will give you step by step what you are to do. Continue to pray for those I have sent you to and continue to claim all that I desire to do in their lives. You are My precious children and you have done well. Continue to seek My face and be obedient to My Word and My direction. I love you and will care for you.

Yielding

March 1, 2000 (Word from Father)

My children, this is not a dry time for you but a time of continued yielding to Me as Lord and as Master. You have been in a testing and healing time. Much attack has come upon you because you are being faithful to Me. Do not look to the right or to the left for confirmation of what I am teaching you but look to My Word for from it I will bring the truth and reveal each moment of every day. You are My precious children and you have sought to be obedient at every point. Continue in this direction as I bring to fruition all that I have promised. These rest and restoration times will come and will prepare you for the next walk of faith that I call you to. You have a specific purpose and plan that I am continuing to reveal to you as the days go by. I am all you need for each day and each step. I will give you peace. I will give you rest and I will give you all you need. You will know very soon the next part of the plan. Continue in patience and perseverance. Continue in faith, hope and trust. Step into the water as I give direction. Take that first step and I will be right there to show the way and to open up before you the total plan. You are Mine and I love you. Seek Me for every decision and do not allow the enemy to distract you from your course. Peace I give you as you choose to follow Me. All is at hand for the next part of your journey. You will have the necessary equipment for each part of the journey. Continue to prepare and to wait on Me.

Acts 6:4 “but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

The Enduring Journey: Strength

Word to Karen (Father speaking)

Oh My children, I am so pleased with you right now. I will strengthen and encourage you as you go. Listen to Me every step of the way. I will give you direction, purpose and a plan. You have done well to hear Me as you have planned. Charley you have done well to hear My voice as you have talked to those I am sending you to. I will give you the words to say and the love to give as you seek Me daily for My wishes and desires for each person. I love them so much and they are going to know how much I love them after you come. Their hearts have been heavy over many things but when you leave their hearts will be light. They will have a renewed sense of My presence and power and then I will be able to accomplish through them what I desire. They have been oppressed by the devil long enough and it is time for My light to shine into them and through them. I will lead you and guide you. I will show you where to go and what to do. The first trip was an example of how it will be and will continue to be as you seek Me totally. This is My trip and I will get all the honor and glory for it. Thank you for your submission to Me and your desire to follow Me. Just keep on doing what you are doing and draw even closer to each other and share with each other as I place such an awesome love not only for Me but also for each other and others within you. These next months will be so great for the work of the Kingdom. Stay in the Word so that you will be sensitive to My Spirit and will be able to recognize the attacks of the devil. He is like a roaring lion but through Me you have the power to remove the roar. In the name of My Son, Jesus, you have the victory. Be blessed as you prepare, hear My voice and follow My words. I love you and have an awesome plan for your life. We are in the midst of that plan and you are doing well.

(Karen speaking)

I say glory to Your name, oh, Lord, thank You for confirmation, thank You for peace, thank You for Your blessing. I give all honor and glory and praise to My Lord. He is the Almighty God and My Lord. The great I AM. Hallelujah. Amen.

Psalm 121:1-8 “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.”

The Enduring Journey: Vision

Word to Charley
December 29, 1999
(Father speaking)
I am pleased with you, My son, for the time that you spend in the Word and before My throne. All that I have promised you will come to pass. I do not forget my promises, nor do I make them lightly. Because you have chosen to continue to believe in Me and trust in My words, all that I have told you will come.

VISION
(Charley speaking)
In our lifetime we will have many turning points that we can say made a difference in the direction we took and the choices we make. This vision was one of those turning points. It made such an impact in my life that it took me that next step in appropriating the faith and trust in the Lord Jesus that I need to walk this journey.

Charley’s Vision
December 30, 1999
(Charley speaking)
Last night as I was lying in bed before going to sleep, I had a vision. In this vision I saw Jesus approach my bed so awesomely beautifully dressed in a white robe. I asked Him, I said, Lord, have you come for me, do I need to go with You?

(Father speaking)

My brother, your time here is not finished. There is still much for you to do. There are still many people for you to tell about Me. I came to encourage you, to let you know how much I love you. I leave My comforter with you to continue guiding you.

(Charley speaking)

I began to tell Him how much I love Him and worshipped Him. And then He was gone. I wasn’t sure at that time if I was to share with Karen or not but this morning at the breakfast table Father gave me direction to do so. It is very difficult to put into words that awesomeness and beauty of my Lord Jesus. He truly is Lord.

Joel 2:28-32 “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days. And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood and fire and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. And it shall come to pass that who ever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the Lord has said, among the remnant whom the Lord calls.”

Acts 2:17 “And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophecy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.”

It is our desire:

For all of our family to experience the saving grace of Jesus, to know Him as Lord, and to experience the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

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