Don't Change Your Path or Pace - A Directive From A Dream

Whatever happens in life, if the Lord has set you on a path with a pace, don't change it. He will give you all the tools you need to make it on this journey. Stay focused on Him and keep going! This is my most-recent advice to myself.

Two weeks ago I dreamed that I was walking through a park while I was praying out loud in tongues. I noticed that some people were running away from me. Some folks were laying along the side of the path and did not wake up. Then there was one man who noticed me and pointed a gun at me. I prayed in tongues even louder and he walked away. Then I started to walk into a small downtown and one man in particular was harassing me. Telling me that my tongue-talking wouldn't help me. I kept walking. It was the same picture though, some folks were running from me and some didn't notice. I prayed even louder so that the person who was harassing me would go away. He just laughed and kept bugging me. Then I woke up.

I believed the dream was pretty obvious. There were going to be some things that I would be walking through that would be a walk in the park and some things that wouldn't be so easy. However, I needed to be praying in the spirit. In 1 Corinthians 14, praying in tongues is a gift that edifies/improves oneself. I felt there was a time coming that would need to be strengthened. I took this dream as a directive from the Lord about my future and what I need to be doing during this time.

The people in the dream represent the demonic. Jesus commissioned the disciples to cast out devils. He also said that some only come out through prayer and fasting (Matthew 17:21). I believed the person in the dream that kept harassing me was one of those demons that required prayer and fasting.

So after this dream, I became more conscious about praying in tongues. I tried to pray in the spirit during my prayer time, while washing dishes, putting my make-up on in the morning, etc. Let me tell you .... the next week was the worst week I've experienced spiritually in a long time. I had tormenting thoughts, was moody, agitated, had horrible headaches, and the list goes on. I fasted for two days and it was by far, the worst fast I've ever participated in. I can honestly say, I wanted to die. I lost hope sporadically throughout that time, crazy stuff happened at work, relationships were challenged, etc. However, I knew that I knew that God had spoke to me and that I needed to pray in the spirit - AND that I would not die. I didn't in the dream. In fact, I kept on walking, never changing my pace or path. That meant that in the natural, I was going to succeed - never changing my path or pace toward the Lord and what I am called to do.

I am thankful for this dream and directive from God. I think I'm through the worst part of the storm and I know I'm stronger. What about you? Have you ever received directive from a dream?

The Ultimate Thrilling Move of the Spirit

Surfer-photographer Clark Little captures
 this photo from inside the tube of a Hawaii wave,
the spot where the water curls over itself and forms
a huge tunnel of water. Riding inside these
tubes is considered the ultimate thrill in surfing. 

 Last week I had a very vivid dream that I would like to share.

I was in one of America's largest cities inside a 12-story office building. I don’t know why I was there. I happened to look outside the window and noticed a huge wave coming toward the shoreline. I wasn’t afraid and neither was anyone else. I thought to myself, I’m on the 10^th floor. It shouldn’t make it that high up here and then it did. The water came in and rose above the ceiling, but I was in a tunnel or barrel, like what a surfer would be in when they are riding a wave. I could see light at the end of the tunnel and I kept thinking to myself, this is so cool. I need to take a picture because this is a once in a life-time experience. Then the wave passed. There was no damage to the building or fear by anyone. I went down the stairs and noticed everyone was back to work as normal. I walked outside and there were pools of water where children were playing and some areas were flooded. No one seemed to mind.

Here are some key things that really stood out to me about the dream.

• 10^th – earthly government
• 12^th – kingdom government
• Wave – large move of the spirit
• Tunnel – in the surf world it’s called a barrel or hollow. They don’t happen all the time, but when they do they are an unforgettable experience as told by many surfers.  

I feel like a move of the Spirit is coming that is above any earthly government. It is the kingdom government. This particular move will be an unforgettable/once-in-a-lifetime experience. Once it passes, there will be areas where there are pools to drink from and play in and some areas will be and remain flooded with the Spirit. I believe it will start in one of our nation's biggest cities.

A Decree and Declaration 

Lord I thank you for a mighty move of your Spirit in this country in this hour. I thank you for your government  increasing here on this earth. Thank you for an unforgettable, thrilling experience with you and your kingdom.