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Have you ever asked God for wisdom or direction in your life?

I wonder how many of us have asked for confirmation to go to "the right or the left" (Isaiah 30:21); but we asked before we got to the intersection that God was waiting to direct us at.

These past few months of my life, I've learned to keep moving forward until I reach those specific intersections that God is already at- ready and waiting to direct me. I've found that I desire an intersection to occur when it's convenient and makes sense with my trajectory that I have planned- but if I'm willing to keep moving forward, He is faithful to stop me and show me the way WHEN the timing is right.

This is my Trust Fall season- anyone else? You want to make forward progress, but in actuality God desires you to fall back into His capable, wise arms.

Maybe it's time to proceed until God brings you to the intersection. Maybe doing exactly what you're doing is what God wants right now because HE is lining things up you're not aware of. Maybe strengthening some areas in your life is necessary BEFORE the intersection.

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The local church is not an obligation nor a place meant to appease you. It is an opportunity to serve a family because God grafted you into His. -Lyndsie Schnoor

In this present time, we are watching the Lord sift and shift through our culture. We have watched more than handful of prominent leaders step down or be ushered out of their positions (both secular and sacred). I have watched this happen over the last few years at the state and community levels as well.

God is building a firm foundation for the Church to have the capacity to sustain the move that is going to take place. Jesus, Himself, instituted offices to assist in the structure that would allow us to mature well. Ephesians 4:11-16

Many believers will say that the Church is not relegated to the houses of worship that many of us serve- I don't disagree. What I do challenge these with is to explain God's plan and desire to equip that Church outside of community that is laid out by Jesus. These communities and families of worship amongst His greater plan for the Big "C" Church exist to equip, empower, encourage, edify and exhort believers within the healthy context and infrastructure of relationship. How will you grow, be held responsible, be corrected or learn to live alongside those you don't always agree with outside of intentional community? You won't.

I think that we should be asking ourselves why we "go" to church? I think it's time for some hard conversations, some soul searching moments on all of our behalves and a time for the local church to become the families that God intended them to be to raise mature believers amongst themselves. THAT is how the CHURCH- the Victorious Bride will be realized. Healthy families create healthy communities and healthy communities change culture. First the natural, then the spiritual 1 Corinthians 15:46.

So, believer, why are you at your church- to serve or to be served?

Esther 4:14

Have you considered the intentionality and purpose to YOU being on this Earth specifically at THIS time?

Our world needs a light switch right now. I've never been more excited and in need of wisdom for what it is to be that "light" right now- #amiright? The world connects Christianity with a hell or heaven philosophy- not a HERE AND NOW.

Yet- the Christian life is not a solution after death, but an empowered lifestyle NOW that displays God through the power of His Spirit; drawing His people to His son in order that they may know Him.....and YOU have a part to play in this scene of history exactly where you are RIGHT NOW.

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Being in hard circumstances- even when they last for what seems forever- may not always be an indicator of you doing something wrong; or even inefficiently. If God is always reworking the outcomes of all of the world's decisions ultimately for His good and your good (Romans 8:28)...There just may be some patience involved on our end if we come to that "good" awareness before the rest of the world around us.

What if your hard circumstances are shaping you to be exactly who you need to be for the next step? What if these current times are to reveal the places in your heart that need to be in pursuit of God rather than pursuit of your own desires?

It's been a few weeks- again- and I am so interested to put this in your headspace as we challenge ourselves to have a Kingdom perspective on what God is up to right now.

**There is one segment that I suggest that not all of us be concerned with 'spiritual warfare'. I want to clarify that we all move in the fullness of God, but that some of us may operate with a greater degree of favor and grace in this area**

Scripture referenced: Hosea and specifically Hosea 4:6, Hosea 4:12, Matthew 26:69-74, John 21:15-19, John 17:3, Revelation 1:6

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Let's take it even one more step back...

We've started to talk about the conversations surrounding Why we dream, but let's introduce the question Why do we sleep? I would propose that many of the answers and unveiling of the mysteries of dreams starts with the design of sleep. Why we do it, how it benefits us, what our organs and systems do during this activity, etc are all avenues that when taken; shed light on our pursuit of dreams.

Dr. Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep lays an incredible scientific foundation through his study and examination of sleep over the decades. Taking a look at how we were designed to sleep from both a biblical and analytical perspective can shed light on some interesting ideas as well as suggest additional ideas pertaining to how God uses dreams to communicate.

Pressing in and learning more about the activity of our brains makes this even more exciting!

Check out Huberman Lab Podcast's latest 6-week special on Sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker for additional information and teaching!

Part of stepping into learning to understand your dream language with God is affirming that the night belongs to Him. The night is not apart from God- it was created by Him. For anyone that has experienced nightmares or terror of the night, God does not leave you for nine hours of the day; He's there the same and just as powerful as He is in the day. It's time for you to reclaim the night and enjoy this part of creation!

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Not everything is enjoyable that is necessary in life.

Can I suggest that just like anything else in your life, the degree to which you give something your attention and time is the degree that you will see increase in that area...this is the same with dreams.

Get your journal, start writing, be consistent and let's dive in to begin the greatest Easter Egg hunt you've ever been a part of! One that gives you access to revelation, understanding, direction, solutions all because you have a Friend and Father that wants to talk with you and share His heart.

This episode we cover A LOT of ground and introduce some thoughts for you to chew on, test and see what you think about as you pursue God and your relationship with Him.

Be blessed!

Book: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Your Dreams Ira Milligan

Journal: The Dream Journal: www.knowntobeknown.com (in the shopping area)