DO YOU NEED A PROPHETIC WORD?

www.jonathanrichardson.org/propheticfocus It’s almost the beginning of a new week. Let’s get focused for what God desires to do in the next season of your life. The prophetic word can shift your life. Last week I partnered with many that received a prophetic word with signs of confirmation. A 30 Minute conversation may lead to a prophetic word that will shift the next few years of your life. If you need a prophetic word simply click the link above. Let’s begin one week of prophetic focus.

PROPHETIC POWER CALL TONIGHT!

Have you been wondering how to grow in the prophetic grace? Contrary to the belief of some the prophetic is actually very common in scripture. Our Lord Jesus was prophetic. God has graced us with this gift for encouragement and edification of others. Call in tonight at 8pm to learn more about “Prayer And The Prophetic”. www.jonathanrichardson.org

35 THINGS I'VE LEARNED AT 35 - Lessons 1-10

http://faithforwardchurch.blogspot.com/2018/02/celebrate-pastor-richardsons-birthday.html?m=1 It’s hard to believe that Faith Forward Church has been in existence for 3 years. Here are some of the wonderful thoughts I have as another BDay and 3 years of Pastoring approaches. I pray this inspires someone on the verge of walking into their next level of purpose. I’m going to post 35 life and leadership lessons I’ve learned over the past 3 years. I’m no expert but I’ve got some thoughts that I believe will assist young leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs. If this blesses you click on the link below to learn more about “35 for 35” and how you can be a blessing to our church vision. http://faithforwardchurch.blogspot.com/…/celebrate-pastor-r… Follow #JRich3535 to follow the conversation over the next month. Follow the hashtag #JRich3535 to follow the conversation over the next month. Lesson 1: “You Are The Lid To Your Success”. John Maxwell calls this the Law of the Lid. Your organization can grow no more than your personal growth and capacity. If you want to grow what you are doing focus on personal growth first. Lesson 2: You Can’t Think “It Wont Work”. - You’ve got to be all in. You can’t expect to reap a full harvest on half the effort. If you are going to pursue your purpose halfway, then just wait until you can put in a full effort. Don’t waste your time or anyone else’s. Lesson 3: “Relationships, Relationships, Relationships”. I can’t say it enough. Relationships are the doorway to your success. God will bless you but usually the blessing will come in the form of a relationship. Invest in the people around you. Lesson 4: “Where there is Vision God Sends Provision”. Our church started with a personal investment of $400 to pay the hotel rental for our first service. I had a vision of something much bigger. Three years later our church is able to hire staff, be a blessing to our community, and we are looking for our own location. The school where we meet is great but we believe for more. Get a vision and God will send provision. Lesson 5: “Start With What You Have”. You won’t ever have all of the pieces to the puzzle. Don’t let that stop you. Go in faith with what you have and God will send what you need to grow. Lesson 6 - “Count The Cost”. I knew full well what I was signing up for when I took a leap of faith to start Faith Forward with 10 people and minimal financial backing. A Pastor recently said to me “Rich I applaud you there is no way I could do that.” I always reply with “we all have our grace.” Make sure you count the cost of the sacrifice. Don’t be naive. Faith and Purpose will take you to your prayer closet for sure.  Lesson 7 - “God will send you partners in purpose”. I can’t tell you how on time God ALWAYS is. There have been weeks when I don’t know what to expect, but GOD. God sends a person, God sends a love gift, God sends an encouraging word. I’m no longer surprised by the “on time blessings God sends”. Keep the faith. God will send the people to partner with your purpose. Lesson 8 - “Don’t be scared. More people support you than you think”. One of the challenges leaders and entrepreneurs have is the “fear of failure”. The only thing you should fear is what happens if you don’t try. If one person shows up to your first event that’s one more than you had. If one person donates a dollar to your first event that’s one more than you had. I was listening to Tyler Perry talk about how no one would show up to his first shows and well.. you know the rest.  Lesson 9 - “Do it like it’s already big”. One question I would often ask people that attended these very early days in our church was why do you drive past all of these great churches in Atlanta and come to this little start up church in a hotel. The reply I always got was “you preach like it’s 1000 people in the room.” I would always respond “because that’s how I feel.” I always saw what I was doing as big even though it seemed small. If you do it like it’s big, people will treat it like it’s big. Lesson 10 - It’s called “Sweat Equity”. What you don’t see behind these photos is the hours of set up, planning, trips back and forth to the hotel to haul equipment; trips to the music store to purchase instruments, and numerous phone calls, emails, and text messages to all parties involved to handle any logistics all just to pull of a 90 minute widow where we can experience God together. You gonna work. You gonna sweat. You gonna pay for what you desire. In the end it will be worth it. I’ve learned that God will grow you as you are faithful in your assignment. If this blesses you click on the link below to learn more about “35 for 35” and how you can be a blessing to our church vision. http://faithforwardchurch.blogspot.com/…/celebrate-pastor-r… Follow #JRich3535 to follow the conversation over the next month. Keep the faith. #FaithWorks #FaithForwardChurch. #RICHwords. http://faithforwardchurch.blogspot.com/2018/02/celebrate-pastor-richardsons-birthday.html?m=1

3 WAYS TO GROW IN THE PROPHETIC

Visit the link below to receive up to 3 months of prophetic counsel

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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.

Partner here on the link!

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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"