I have just returned home from ministering at a Prophetic Intercession Conference in Lyon, France followed by participation in TheCall Lyon, France along side my friend Leon Hoover. I ministered on themes of "The Greatest Youth Awakening" and "Effective Intercession for Israel". The close of the Saturday night session was an amazing outpouring of His manifested presence after I spoke on the "Classic Characteristics of Revival". Then Sunday morning I closed the gathering with a heart-wrenching message on "Never Giving Up on the Vision". Thank you for helping me to be a prophetic intercessory ambassador.
Thanks for your friendship, prayers and on going support of the ministry of EN, CA and Prayer Storm. Remember, together in Jesus, we make a great team
Praying through Times of Transition
As the senior leader of Encounters Network and it associated ministries, I have called for a special time of Praying through Transition. As we adopt this into our PrayerStorm efforts this week, I trust the Holy Spirit will reveal to you specific strategies for Spirit led and Spirit empowered prayer. Adapt this theme and make it practical for your own life, ministry and nation. So join me in PrayerStorm this week along with other intercessors in over 70 nations in a special time of Praying through Times of Transition this week.
World Wide Convulsions
The entire world is in the midst of one of the greatest times of change and transition I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. This is both for good and evil. Having just prayer walked over the Reconciliation Bridge from Heil, Germany to Strasbourg, France this past week, I marveled at the atmosphere of genuine friendship and change. It was breath taking for me having sowed specifically into the Germany for so many years. Not long ago, such a friendship between the citizens of France and Germany was only a pipe dream – now – in part – it is a reality.
But consider on the other hand the rise of militant Islam and the chants of the evil ruler of Iran to “wipe Israel off the face of the earth to be remembered no more”. (See my book Praying for Israel’s Destiny for details on this as prophesied from Psalm 83.) War rages in the mountains Afghanistan, Pakistan and beyond. Many nations of Africa are in great turmoil torn between one tribal group and another. Wars and rumors of war…..
With the worldwide recession under way, many people in the U. S. and other nations losing their jobs, new leaders in power in Israel, U. S., England and beyond, it does seem that everything around us is teetering! From my angle, we are in the midst of a worldwide convulsion! But we must drop the anchor of hope is such a time. We must be a light that shines brightly in the midst of darkness.
Let’s review a little of what I shared in last week’s communiqué.
The Process of Transition
Transition means crossing over to a new place from one condition to another. Transition times are times when the Lord redefines and adjusts the rules necessary for us to move forward. He gives us focus and direction. He teaches us about Himself in a new way. We must admit that we have not been where we are headed. We have not crossed this way before!
In a literary sense, a transition is the phrase that connects the past communication or paragraph with the future thought. This is so important to understand as we move forward. We must seek the Lord for His revelation during times of transition. When He communicates to us, we can bridge the past season with the new. This causes a great treasure to arise. Without the communication being distinct during transitions, we lose the strength and wisdom of our past victories.
There is a process that takes place in a time of change. Part of that transition includes:
- A fresh level of revelation is released.
- Your present vision is adjusted.
- New vision is released and established.
- A mantle of restoration is placed upon you.
- You are healed and made whole from the past.
- A new identity is developed within you.
- New strategy is revealed to you.
- You see the fullness of your inheritance before you.
- You have the strength to overthrow your enemies.
- You secure you inheritance.
Keys for Times of Transition
In my family and ministry’s time of great personal loss and tragedy, there are a few basic things I will never let go of. Yes, God is good all the time and all things work together for good. Period! Sometimes my lack of understanding screams at me, but in those very moments I must yield my right to understand and push the button called trust.
Charles Stock reminded us at our recent EN Alliance Leaders Summit, that we can “shine” the brightest when it is the darkest. He emphasized 4 basic keys to help us grow through our seasons of transition. 1) God knows what He is doing! 2) Our scars can be changed into trophies of His grace. 3) Every battle we survive is a graduation to new realms of authority. 4) Grace works through time and time is on our side!
This Week in PrayerStorm
I have come to the difficult and very personal conclusion that change is good. In fact, I believe that change is necessary. I believe we can come through our personal and corporate times of transition, crossing over to the other side of the promises of God and even looking more like Jesus!
We shall be changed from glory to glory! Praise the Lord! Yes, Praise the Lord! We shall be changed!
So join me in Spirit led and Spirit empowered prayer this week as we go through times of Transition for Jesus Christ Sake!
In the Trenches with You!
James W. Goll
