RHEMA 5/23/10  WHEN YOU ARE FACING BURN OUT

PIX:  I saw the cable connection from my earphones to my voice recorder and a stack of papers underneath them. 

I realized this was related to my weariness that I related to Wayne for 26 years.  I hear, record, listen and type, then format it to get it on line.  I am tired and weary in my soul, but I do not want to quit and have been asking the Lord to send me more help.

HEARD:  Work, yes We understand. 

VISION:  I saw a steam engine that was being carefully lifted down from heaven.  Underneath the belly of the train was a kindling camp fire burning, also being lifted down from heaven.  When I saw it, I knew the fire was passion.

I have seen this precious steam engine before.  It has climbed many mountains and hills, and every one of them has been with great faith saying, "I think I can, I think I can, I know I can, I know I can!"  We are talking extreme effort not to give up. 

I have come to that place hundreds of times in 26 years of scribing.  I was there again, crying out to the Lord when I saw this beautiful little engine being "sent" from heaven once again and with a new fire igniting its belly.  Oh how gracious and loving He is to understand the places where we have burned out and come to a stop. 

As long as we refuse to give up, it doesn't matter what we don't have to give.  All He wants is our willing heart and He gives us the fuel to move once again.

8/01/08  THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

I have called you to lay low and chug  through a narrow passageway.  The smaller you make yourself, the easier it will be to maneuver, beloved one.  I know this has been a very difficult time for you, as you have kept your engine loaded, and each press has seemingly been straight uphill through a mountain that would not budge.  You have bravely held onto My Word.   And like Jacob, you have grappled for My promises of blessing and you would not be defeated. 

Even so, in this wrestling between your soul and My will, you have learned how to be in one accord with Me and also let go of that which I have asked.   As much as you have reckoned yourself dead to sin, I have made you alive in Christ Jesus.  As much as you have refused to yield to unrighteous choices, you have become My instrument of righteousness.

I have called you to be accountable for those you keep watch over.  Take your place in government, schools, businesses, cities, churches, neighborhoods, prayer gatherings, families, children.  Feed My sheep.  Speak My Word.  Pray with authority.  There is room for you.

John 3:30 NKJV

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Rom 8:9-11 NKJV

And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. 

UPDATE CONFIRMATION 5/25/10

Tonight the above Word came out about the little engine that could - Such a blessing since I never know what is coming.

UPDATE CONFIRMATION 5/24/10

A class member shared a photo of a license plate she has received, it said NEW WOOD.  I immediately knew this was the wood I saw underneath the belly of the little steam engine.

UPDATE CONFIRMATION 6/20/10

I was on a trip out of town and sitting in a prayer meeting.  The Lord told me to look at the cards hanging on the purse of a friend sitting next to me.  He specifically said to look at the 3rd card.  So I counted to the 3rd card and it said,

"Generate Power, Pray!" 

Later I was talking to my friend about seeing the above steam engine coming down from heaven.  She grabbed her cards and when she got to the 3rd one in, she turned it over.  I never thought to turn the card over.  On the back side of the 3rd card was a picture of a steam engine. 

WORD TO PONDER:  NEW FUEL IS BEING SENT  5/23/10

My faithful ones who pour out and pour out and pour out!  Thank You for all that you do to nurture your loved ones.  I know you are tired after years and years of the same.  Your loving labors have not gone unnoticed and your fruit is eternal because you have leaned upon Me as you have labored. 

I hear your weary hearts.  I know that you absolutely do not want to quit and yet you feel as though there is no strength left in which to keep going.   Look up, for I have answered your prayers.  I AM sending a new engine to pull your load.  It is fueled with fresh, new fire.  Fresh new passion.  Fresh new zeal.  Fresh new joy. 

1 Kings 18:43-46  NLT

Seven times Elijah told him to go and look. Finally the seventh time, his servant told him, "I saw a little cloud about the size of a man's hand rising from the sea."  Then Elijah shouted, "Hurry to Ahab and tell him, 'Climb into your chariot and go back home. If you don't hurry, the rain will stop you!'"  And soon the sky was black with clouds. A heavy wind brought a terrific rainstorm, and Ahab left quickly for Jezreel. Then the Lord gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab's chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.