📌 When You Want To Explain Yourself

📌When You Want to Explain Yourself

📖 “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

— Exodus 14:14

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Sometimes the hardest burden to carry isn’t injustice itself — it’s the weight of not being understood.

You want to explain.

You want to clear things up.

You want people to know your heart.

But often, the more you explain, the more tangled it becomes.

The enemy loves to bait sincere believers into endless conversations, hoping that your words will become your trap.

Jesus faced accusations too — serious ones — and yet, He stayed silent (Mark 15:5).

Not because He was weak.

Not because He had nothing to say.

But because His obedience was bigger than their approval.

Sometimes silence is an act of war.

Sometimes silence is your loudest obedience.

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🧭 Reflect:

 • Am I feeling pressured to defend myself?

 • Is my peace being disturbed by my desire to be understood?

 • Have I trusted God with my vindication?

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🙏 Prayer:

Lord, I trust You to be my Defender.  Give me the courage to rest in silence when You lead me there.

Break the fear of being misunderstood.

Let Your truth be my protection and Your timing be my vindication.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

I Have The Mind of Christ

 I Have the Mind of Christ

Scripture:

"For 'who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?' But we have the mind of Christ."

—1 Corinthians 2:16 (NKJV)

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Declaration:

I have the mind of Christ.

Confusion has no place in me.

Clarity, wisdom, and sound judgment are mine.

My thoughts are aligned with heaven.

Every lie that exalts itself against the knowledge of God is cast down.

I dwell in peace because my mind is stayed on Him.

I am mentally strong, emotionally stable, and spiritually sharp.

God's truth directs my thinking, and His Spirit governs my decisions.

I reject fear, anxiety, and torment.

My mind is healed, renewed, and whole.

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Reflection:

Your mind is not just a battlefield—it's a gateway. What you allow in determines what flows out. God has not left you to your own thoughts. He has given you the mind of Christ. That means access to divine perspective, heavenly wisdom, and supernatural peace.

When symptoms try to speak confusion into your mind or anxiety tries to grip your soul, you have a higher truth to stand on. You are not at the mercy of unstable emotions or intrusive thoughts. You are anchored in Christ. His mind is yours, and His peace is your inheritance.

Speak this truth today: "My mind is whole. I have the mind of Christ."

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Prayer:

Father, thank You for giving me the mind of Christ. Thank You that I do not have to be ruled by fear, confusion, or torment. I receive Your peace, clarity, and wisdom today. Help me to guard my thoughts and renew my mind daily with Your Word. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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The Throne Room Door

The Throne Room Door

How long will you keep God on the hook for something He never did?

How long will you stare at the weapon in front of you—refusing to pick it up—just because the enemy once used it against you?

The Father said, Come, and you came.

He gave you His blessing and called you beautiful.

He clothed you in garments of glory and placed you inside His perfect plan.

He sent you gifts, and you received them with joy.

He waits—daily, patiently—looking for that fire in your eyes, the kind that says, No matter the cost, nothing will keep me away.

He surrounds you with His hedge of protection.

You've been knocked off your horse before, but He told you, Get up. Get back on.

He's fed you with the best of food. He's made you strong—your bones thick with endurance.

You've forgotten how to speak His language, but He still speaks yours.

He woos you. He whispers. But still—you won't draw near.

You've exiled yourself outside the gates, declaring yourself unworthy.

And now, when the call beckons you into the Throne Room, the forest that stands between you and Him makes you tremble.

Yes, the enemy tormented you. Yes, he knocked you down. Yes, he stole your treasures.

But your Beloved still calls you back—the King, in whose hands is victory.

And though the force between you threatens night and day, whispering that if you move toward the Throne you'll be torn apart and left for dead…

You hesitate.

You don't believe the Beloved hears you when you cry.

But oh, if only you knew—how He grieves every tear that falls.

He sees you from afar. He watches every move.

He guards you even when you think He's not near.

One day, He will reveal what He has reserved for those who dared to touch the apple of His eye.

He will scatter them with a jealous vengeance.

There are evil voices that howl at the moon, taunting you, daring you to battle.

Like Elijah, after calling down fire, who ran from the threats of Jezebel,

You too have laid down in the field—sleeping, refusing to rise.

But through the quiet night and early morning hours,

The King sings from His tower.
His voice, carried on the wind, dances across the forest, climbs the hills, and descends softly upon your ears.

Yet you busy yourself with the demands of the day.

Your eyes chase what captures your heart,

Because the enemy's threats scream louder than the Lover's whispers.

And I—I anguish for Him.
I watch His countenance fall with each day you refuse to answer His call.

Do you not know your Beloved paces the halls,

Waiting, hoping, listening for the sound of your steps returning?

He stands on the balcony, eyes scanning the distance, longing for you.

Rise, beloved. Stand.

He has called you faithful and entrusted you with His heart.

By His own word, He cannot be unfaithful—He has said He trusts you.

Do not close your eyes tonight without answering Him.
Be His delight.

And yes—the enemy will hear the winded whisper of your return.

But when he rises to bring fear,

Know this: Heaven's chariots are already en route.

They will deliver you.

And sweet victories will begin.

The face of the one who laughed, who screamed, who tormented—
will be heard no more…

from the Throne Room Door.

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What is all This Talk About NAR?

1. Hunger for Revival and Spiritual Awakening

Supporters of NAR are deeply passionate about seeing revival sweep through the Church and the world. They long for:

• Mass salvations

• A return to passionate worship

• The manifest presence of God

  They believe God is moving in a fresh way to restore power and purity to the Church.

"Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?" – Psalm 85:6

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2. Restoration of the Fivefold Ministry (Ephesians 4:11)

NAR teaches that apostles and prophets are still needed in today's Church to bring full maturity to the body of Christ. Supporters see this as a restoration of biblical leadership roles—not replacements for Jesus, but gifts to help the Church grow.

"…for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ…" – Ephesians 4:12

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3. Expectation of Supernatural Power

NAR churches often emphasize:

• Healing

• Prophecy

• Miracles

• Deliverance

This creates an atmosphere of faith and expectancy that God still moves mightily today. Many testimonies of transformation come out of these environments.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." – Hebrews 13:8

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4. Bold Evangelism and Global Vision

Many NAR-aligned ministries are passionate about world missions, evangelism, and reaching unreached people groups. They often blend spiritual power with active outreach to make a tangible impact.

"Go into all the world and preach the gospel…" – Mark 16:15

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5. Passionate Worship and Creative Expression

NAR churches (e.g., Bethel, IHOP) are known for:

• Deeply intimate worship

• Spontaneous songs

• Artistic creativity (music, dance, prophetic art)

Worship is seen not just as praise, but as warfare and revelation.

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6. Focus on Destiny, Identity, and Calling

NAR teachings often empower believers to know their spiritual identity, pursue God-given callings, and impact their sphere of influence—whether in ministry, business, government, education, or family.

"Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed… all the days ordained for me were written in Your book…" – Psalm 139:16

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7. Emphasis on Intercession and Spiritual Warfare

Supporters value prophetic intercession, fasting, and declarations as tools to shift spiritual atmospheres over regions and individuals. There's a strong belief in the authority of the believer.

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8. Apostolic Networks and Church Planting

NAR-style networks often equip leaders and church planters globally. They focus on multiplying ministries, sending out teams, and building spiritual families rather than rigid denominations.

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In Summary:

The positive motivations behind NAR are rooted in a genuine desire to:

• See God's Kingdom advance

• Restore biblical leadership

• Experience the supernatural

• Empower the Church

• Fulfill the Great Commission

Supporters often deeply love Jesus and want more of Him—they're simply working within a specific interpretation of Scripture and spiritual authority.

1. Bill Johnson – Bethel Church (Redding, CA)

• Known for: Heavy emphasis on healing, prophecy, and miracles.

• Hallmarks: "Heaven to Earth" theology, School of Supernatural Ministry, apostolic leadership structure.

• Often cited as a central figure in the NAR movement.

2. Che Ahn – Harvest Rock Church / HIM (Harvest International Ministry)

• Known for: Apostolic networks, dominion theology, and international church planting.

• Publicly embraces the term "apostle."

3. Cindy Jacobs – Generals International

• Known for: Prophetic ministry, national and global spiritual warfare declarations.

• Promotes Seven Mountain Mandate theology.

4. Chuck Pierce – Glory of Zion International

• Known for: Prophetic intercession, deliverance, and Hebrew calendar-based spiritual insights.

• Strong emphasis on territory-based prophecy and spiritual mapping.

5. Dutch Sheets

• Known for: National prayer mobilization, prophetic decrees over America, and governmental intercession.

• Collaborates closely with other NAR-aligned leaders, especially around national events.

6. Lou Engle – The Call / The Send

• Known for: Large-scale youth prayer gatherings, fasting movements, and revivalist emphasis.

• Often works alongside NAR-style apostles and prophets.

7. Peter Wagner (deceased) – Considered the "Father" of NAR

• Known for: Coining the term New Apostolic Reformation, teaching apostolic governance and authority structures.

• Formerly a Fuller Seminary professor who promoted strategic spiritual warfare and apostolic reformation.

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