“I saw that!”

Even as a child I saw things. Walking statues, dreams about dinosaurs, the knowledge about things before they happened. People think it is a blessing, but undisciplined, prophecy and seeing is a pain. In the beginning it is fun, but if you do not learn about rest and entering in to a place of peace, the things that are seen can be a great place of concern. (By the way I am NOT talking about being suspicious or wary of everything.)You find yourself thinking about people going through difficult things and hard times.

Someone said to me this week, “even if I could not prophesy I would be okay”.  We have placed way too much emphasis on what we can say and little on responsibility or character or even the idea that maturity is an asset.

Many years ago I met a young man. I can not even remember his name. He gave words of knowledge and such and finally people began walking out. They wanted to know him, not necessarily what he could do. I got a good taste of “there is more that prophecy” to being a prophet in that meeting. Prophesying is simply the “water that runs through my system”. For others it might be teaching or mercy.

I find in this season of my life I give more words by “accident” than by “on purpose”. Meaning conversations unearth things. Each day I do send out words to men and women in ministry to keep myself sharp. To maintain a lifestyle of discipline.Discipline is important, though so many have tried to make it a religious endeavor or work. Hmmm…probably because it is! Discipline speaks of being a disciple. Of being under submission.

I never know what I will see or when I will see something.It just happens. Here is an example.

Sunday morning while praying for our service, I saw a carousel. I began to wonder what the implications were. “A brass ring? I need to get off?” And the Lord said this is not a “carousel” but this is a merry-go-round. I want my merry to go round. And then I saw tons of people with hats that said “fair fields”. As a child country fairs, carnivals and such all occurred in a field some where. New England, you are being called as “fair fields” (John 4:35) and church I want you to make the “merry go round”!

Simple. It took only seconds. I processed it. I announced it with those I prayed with. I shared it with those in our church family. And here I am writing about it. Clearly there is not enough “merry” to go round. Laughter is like medicine, so why skip out on it. “I don’t do that”. Really? So you don’t take your medicine? “It is ‘improper’.” Really? So God laughing would be improper? Psalm 2:4 might indicate different. (As well as Psalm 59:8 and Psalm 37:13)So, apparently your actions of somberness… may not be in keeping with scripture. As I used to tell people while I was preaching, “you look like you are sucking a lemon. Please take a moment to check out the joy in your heart and tell it to your face.” (Hmmmm…seen some preachers like that.)

Did you know you can be serious about the kingdom and still have fun. “Brother Lee, it is not in my nature.” Well, yes, yes it is in your nature if you are a believer, because the kingdom of heaven and its nature is joy. J-O-Y!!! If you want to feel lower than whale spit, make it an occasion not a life style.

I have people who want to tell me how “bad” it is and that is the reason for their soberness, their lack of cheerfulness and their negativity and depressive nature. I am telling you it is okay to laugh. Laugh till your cheeks hurt and your stomach aches. Anyone can look around and say “it is bad”. It does not take a prophet to see that. But because of who we are and where we are seated (In heavenly places.) we get to have and enjoy a different perspective. One that is lit by heaven and capable of being exploded in the earth.

I am tired of Eeyore thinking. We are overcomers. In fact we are more than overcomers.

Because of a vision. I can encourage people. Change their thinking. Better the atmosphere. Take what you see and talk about it. Think about it. Do not discard it. Do not waste treasure.

At the end of the day I am a man on a path similar to yours. I have learned the value of right thinking and the deficit of bad or negative thinking. I have had successes and I have had disasters. I am fairly certain my friends and family will not judge me “by my words” but my love for them, for my character. Why? Outside of the fact that they love me, my words are shaped and crafted in the process of life and living in harmony with Him.

Folks, I am excited about what is to come. I know there are some bad people and some bad things going on. Will you change it by being negative? Use your limited words to add to the pile of darkness? Gosh, I hope not.

Today is THE day the Lord has made. He has provided a blank canvas of 24 hours and said “here you go”. Use your words and actions to paint (That is paint-not pain!)this day. He reminds you of new blessings and new mercies. And He is going to put up on His refrigerator. Because you painted it.