3 WAYS TO GROW IN THE PROPHETIC

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1 Corinthians 14:1 says “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.” Did you see that? Scripture tells us to desire the gift of prophecy.

This is a gift that is seen in different levels and different forms. Here are 3 ways you can activate the prophetic gift inside of you.

1) Prayer - The gift of prophecy is often birth through prayer. The more time you spend in prayer the more you will hear the voice of God. During this time of prayer you may receive messages for others as well.

2) Exercise the gift - Scripture tells us to prophecy according to our faith Romans 12:6. Did you see that? You prophecy according to what you believe and the measure of your faith. Often when encouraging others you may feel a burst of faith. This is the Holy Spirit’s way of increasing your faith for what He desires you to say. Use the gift of prophecy in faith. The more time you spend in prayer and the more time you use the gift it will become more comfortable to prophecy in accord with your faith.

3) Don’t confuse a “word of knowledge” with a “word of prophecy.” A word of knowledge is a higher dimension of the prophetic. This is where people may call out names, addresses, or specific life events. Prophecy is not always a word of knowledge. Prophecy is an encouragement and way to enlighten the path of others based on what God has shown you.

Use the gift God gave you and watch the gift grow in you.

I'M PRAYING FOR YOUR NEXT LEVEL!

TODAY I'M PRAYING FOR YOUR NEXT LEVEL! Let me partner in prayer and fasting with you. Join the circle of faith today!

IN THE NEXT 3 MONTHS YOUR LEVEL IS CHANGING.

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"There are NEW LEVELS to go to in God's spirit. There are times to move in the GREATER things of God. Now is the time to go to the NEXT LEVEL in your life but first you must go to the next level in the spirit. When you reach the next level in the spirit God will take your dreams and visions to NEW LEVELS.

Get tired of the level you are on, yearn for the NEXT LEVEL in the spirit. If you hunger for the things of God you will be fed the things of God.

It's time to LEVEL UP. You are going to the next level! In the next 3 months YOUR LEVEL is changing."

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3 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CAPACITY

This is a season to walk in new levels of purpose. One of the challenges that many people don't realize is they may not have the capacity for what they desire.

This was a reality I had to admit at one point. I wanted more but can honestly say I didn't have the capacity for more. My life and level of growth was not ready for more. You too may be ready for more! The good news is you serve a God that can increase your capacity! Here are 3 ways.

1) Maximize What You Have Now. One way to get more is to max out what you currently have. Are you maximizing your effort, time, and abilities? Do more with what you have and God will give you more!

2) Surround yourself with people who are where you want to go. If you want more it's vital to be filled with positive voices and the influence of people who have been where you want to go. Who is coaching you? Who is leading you? What investments are you making in relationships with people that have attained the success you desire? Leaders need leaders too.

3) Ask God. At the end of the day it starts with your relationship with God. Ask God to increase your capacity. I've found that when you do this before God blesses what's outside of you he challenges what's on the inside of you.

You are going to new levels! I pray God increases your capacity for more! Join the circle of faith for more inspiration, encouragement, and prophetic insight on the link below!
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TESTIMONIES FROM "THE CIRCLE OF FAITH"

This is a joy to cover God's children in prayer, fasting, and the prophetic word. Read the testimonies and click the link to connect with the circle of faith today!

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TESTIMONY #1 "Hey Jrich. I have a testimony for you. When I joined the Circle of faith group last year, I was believing for God to promote me in my career. Well last week, I signed an offer letter for a managerial position. The thing is me and my boss discussed the details about the position but didnt interview me for it. She just asked would you like to go for it. I said yes and today was my first day. Thanks for your prayers and your pratical sermons. They've really helped. God bless you and your family!" TESTIMONY # 2 "Glory!!!! When I tell you, I know you hear from God and are on point with your connection. I have been experiencing so much joy!" TESTIMONY #3 "You are truly anointed Pastor ive walked more this week than the last few months (after prayer and laying of hands on his back). Thank you for having us we will come and visit again real soon."

TESTIMONY #4 "This has been so much confirmation. I was just telling someone about what I was going through and you were able to say exactly what it was. This has given me so much comfort." TESTOMONY #5 "I receive in the name of Jesus I wanted to tell you a praise report the people that fired me call me back today at and told me that corporate has approved for me to come back and work for the company God is good God is awesome I just want to tell you and let you know and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers for the words you have spoken over my life may God continue to bless you"

PRAY THREE HOURS A DAY

I have been in a very deep place of prayer lately and I decided to preach a series on prayer at my church. What I did not see coming was how God was shifting my personal prayer life.

While in prayer I distinctly heard the Holy Spirit say "pray 3 hours a day". Now I've heard stories of people that were able to pray for 4, 6, or even 8 hours a day but I didn't see myself even being remotely close to praying that long.

Never the less I began. I would pray in the Holy Spirit. This is our heavenly prayer language that I will share more about in a later blog. I would pray in the Holy Spirit 5 minutes at a time, then 10 minutes at a time.  The next thing you know I found times where I would pray a full 90 minutes.

As I began to pray revelation would come in my spirit. I would begin to have deeper understanding and instructions on what God desired of me. I would journal all of the revelation I received until I had to make a spreadsheet to keep track of it all.

I can say I have more peace, focus, revelation, and power from this time of prayer than I've ever had.  I want you to take your prayer life to new levels. I want you to get on fire about hearing directly from the Holy Spirit the instructions for your life.

While in prayer it has been confirmed in my spirit the desire for us to continue God's work through missions.

One of the pillars of my church Faith Forward Church is "Impacting Nations" where we give 10% of our annual giving to support the ministry of Jesus Christ throughout the World.

You can always support these causes at my site www.revjrich.com or our church www.faithmove.org.

As we pray let's pray for the Glory of God to fill all corners of the Earth and to change lives through the power of our prayers.

As you increase your time in prayer my hope is that the Holy Spirit speaks to you and gives you revelation, wisdom, and knowledge.

"YOUR SEED BLESSES YOUR NEED"

Something very interesting happened while I was in prayer. I was lead to reach out to specific people that could sow financially into Faith Forward Church. 

Now the truth is I'm never shy about talking about giving because I am a giver and I understand how God's Kingdom operates and blesses giving. It's easy to talk about something you do and believe in wholeheartedly and see the results.

However, after I reached out to these individuals some slight insecurity set in.  I thought "I don't want to seem like I'm begging and I don't want my request for the church to be rejected".

But then the Holy Spirit spoke to me in prayer and said "you don't bless them, the seed blesses them."

In other words you don't have the power to bless anyone. That's GOD'S JOB.

I want you to know today that your seed blesses you. It's easy to think "where is my money going, I'm not so sure about this". You may not even be a tither with a good understanding of stewardship.

Its vital to seek the Lord concering this because your seed is not about them, your seed is about you. It is your blessing, in your hand, tied to your faith to give.

Scripture tells us that "God supplies seed to the sower and can make all grace abound toward us" 2 Corinthians 9: (6-10).

When you give you release a grace that comes upon your seed to bless your need.  One thing we should desire more of is God's grace. It's God's grace that makes what you need to happen and scripture says your giving causes ALL GRACE TO ABOUND TOWARD YOU. God's grace makes all the difference.

Your giving blesses you. I invite you to give to your local church, your home church, or even to Faith Forward Church at www.faithmove.org/giving.

God's grace is able to make you abound in every good work through your giving.

Let's pray. Lord Jesus my seed blesses the need. It blesses the need for the Kingdom, and the need for my house. I am in faith for my seed and I declare it meets the need. In Jesus' name. Amen.

"DON'T LET WORRY KILL YOU"

DONT LET "WORRY" KILL YOU!
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At Starbucks and I overhear so many conversations. This young lady behind me is worried into tears about something. I'm sure it's a great reason but here is what came to mind.

"I never worry." It occurred to me I went through a 3 year season of constant worry and doubt. Fear and anxiety of the unknown and obligations. It wasn't until I truly surrendered my fears to God that things came together.

My point is don't let worry kill you. So what..bills are due, work is stressful, school is hard, people are sick. I truly understand. But Do what you can and trust God to do what you can't. I just believe for you that you will overcome worry this week.

Scripture reminds us in Matthew 6: 25-34 that worrying doesn't accomplish anything and that God will take care of us if we seek His Kingdom and His righteousness.

Let's Pray. Lord Jesus. I will not worry I will trust In your word and your will for my life. I will look to you for my power, provision, and peace. In Jesus' name Amen.

MY 48 HOUR WATER ONLY FAST REFLECTIONS

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Last weekend I went to a powerful "God Encounter." The spirit of God was so heavy that my spirit was lead to fast.  I inquired of the Lord how long should I fast? "The Holy Spirit whispered back to me "eat on Monday." Keep in mind it was almost Saturday morning, however I knew the voice of God. Something prompted me and I was "literally hungry" for what I wanted God to do next in my life.

I left service that night and Friday after midnight had my "last supper".  The spirit of God had to empower me to do this. I had never done a water only fast. I actually wasn't sure I could do such a thing.  I won't say that it wasn't hard, but it wasn't painful. It didn't hurt. My soul was supernaturally nourished.   It stretched my spirit and my flesh for sure but there was something supernatural at work. 8 hours went by, then 12, before you knew it I hadn't eaten anything in a full 24 hours and I wasn't in pain (i was hungry) but not in pain. I drank more water and was satisfied.

I even attended a birthday party dinner Saturday night. I thought "didn't the Lord know I had a four coursed meal on the calendar."  I made jokes at dinner about my fast.  I tried not to bring attention to myself although I had a friend that kept saying "you know you want a cupcake".  It was funny. I made it through the very eventful night with about 3 glasses of water.

The next day was a little harder. I woke up Sunday morning to complete my normal church routine. I set up for service. Preached, came home, rested, but by about 6pm on Sunday I began to feel the hunger. I thought "let me stay busy to keep my mind off food". I decided to go to a evening service.  While on the way in my car I believe something supernatural happend. I finally was hungry. This fast had reached a crossroads of flesh and spirit, faith and fear, mind over matter. I was weak.

However, it was in that moment I became slightly nauseous, but within that nasuea my hunger went away. I felt something switch in my spirit like a light switch turning on.  There was an internal breakthrough.  I can't explain it,  I just know I felt it.  The nausea was a signal God was doing something in my spirit. After the Nausea the hunger held off long enough to get me across the finish line of my fast.

The Lord infused faith, favor, and a deeper level of purpose in me that weekend. After midnight early Monday Morning i had a very anticlimactic meal at Dennys. You know I ordered everything. I even had in my mind all day what i was going to eat.  Country fried steak with eggs, grits, hasbrowns, pancakes, and a sweat tea!
I ordered this only to find out i couldn't eat  as I wanted. 

I have developed a discipline of fasting. Usually after the fast it is revealed to me what came out of that fast. I inquired of the Lord "what came out of this fast" The Lord whispered to me "Holiness." Now I'm not saying I'm perfect by any means. But there was an internal cleansing that took place. A cleansing that I know is needed to go to the next level. You want to go to the next level right?  Let the Spirit speak to you,  grow you, wash you.

There are some things as a result of this fast I know without a doubt they are out of my system.  We all need a "spiritual detox" I know. I have learned that many times God won't do something through us until he first does it in us.  We have to be consumed with the will of God to go to new levels spiritually. We must consume and ingest Gods will for us. Something has been done in me and God wants to do something great in you. He is a wonderful Lord.  He is a mighty savior and sanctifier. He is the heavenly redeemer and giver of true purpose.

This year I want you to go to the next level in him. I want you to be used by God in greater ways. I want you to be so connected to his voice and his spirit that it becomes routine.  

My objective for this blog is to inspire you. My objective is for you to know how God desires to use you and fill you with living water.  My desire is for you to know that you don't have to thirst and hunger for the things of the World, because he who hungers and thirsts for righteousness will be filled! I write this to challenge our spiritual pallets.  God is real and God wants to use you for his Glory!  Let God use you in greater ways today! He wants more of you.

Let's Pray. Lord God I want to be used. I want to be used in greater ways for you. Use me Lord.  In Jesus name Amen.

"BET ON YOURSELF"

"BET ON YOURSELF" There is an old saying that says "put your money where your mouth is."  One thing you have to remember about moving in your dream is that it will be a risk.  You are going to take a HUGE RISK at some point to see your dream come to pass.  That risk may be leaving a job, it may be travelling, or gathering the resources to get your dream off the ground.   One day you are going to have to choose to go ALL IN AND BET ON YOURSELF.  This is a challenge but it is also an opportunity.  It is the time when you get to test the limits and MOVE WITH NO FEAR. Are you ready to bet on yourself? If you are, you are one step closer to your dream coming true. I bet you've had many jobs and other opportunities that you couldn't stand. Be honest you have done many things that you didn't want to do, but you did them because you had to.  Think about this.  You spent all of that time BUILDING SOMEONE ELSE'S DREAM.   Understand that even when you BUILD YOUR DREAM you may have employees and people that work with you.  However, this will be YOUR DREAM.  At some point the owner of these companies you worked for had to BET ON THEMSELVES.  They took a risk and you were a part of the fulfillment of their dream. I want to tell you that it may be time to do the same. I decided to BET ON MYSELF.  Do you have something that you believe can be a blessing to yourself and others?  I know you do.  That's why you need to move in faith and BET ON YOURSELF. Scripture tells us of a woman that had "an issue of blood."  We understand that she had been bleeding for twelve years but one day that would all stop.   It would stop because she was about to BET ON HERSELF and tap into the SUPERNATURAL POWER OF JESUS. I'd like to take some time to connect the idea of betting on yourself to receiving supernatural aid.  Scripture reminds us over and over that God honors faith.

"BET ON YOURSELF" Here is what people miss in this wonderful narrative.  Scripture says "she thought to herself If I can just touch the hymn of his garment I will be healed."  Did you see that?  She thought to herself.  This was not a group decision.  She was desperate for a change.  HER CHANGE! Because she was desperate she decided to make an independent decision and GO AFTER WHAT SHE NEEDED!  The reality is that the decision to go after your dream will come after much thought and prayer.  However, after you come to a conclusion you may find that the only way to do it is to GO FOR IT!   That's what this woman did.  SHE WENT FOR IT.  Scripture tells us that she even had to fight through a crowd of people to get to Jesus.  Did you see that?  She didn't let the crowd stop her.  She was willing to BET ON HERSELF in spite of any obstacles that would come about. SHE BET ON HERSELF AND SHE CASHED IN! This woman was healed and scripture tells us that Jesus said he "felt power come out from him."  This was a bold move by this woman but the move she made lead to SUPERNATURAL AID.   I just believe that there is supernatural power waiting for you when you BET ON YOURSELF.  I believe God is just waiting to show you just how far you can go when you make a decision to bet on yourself and MOVE IN FAITH!  Let's pray.  Lord God, I believe you have the power to make my dreams come true.  Because of my faith in you and my desperation for a miracle I am ready to bet on myself and pursue my dream.  I do this knowing that I am not moving alone, but that only through your supernatural power can my dream come to pass.  I understand that faith without works is dead and today I decide to bet on myself and put my faith and works together.  You have the power and I believe that one touch from you will release me into my dream.  I'm going for it. In the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.