A Virginia sheriff’s department is honoring an officer for his heroic save of a woman trapped beneath an overturned vehicle following a horrific vehicle accident.

Deputy Jon Holt responded to a May 7 call. Upon arriving at the scene, his body camera—released by the department May 18— revealed the overturned car lying on the side of the road.

“The driver was laying underneath the vehicle with her head pinned by the sunroof,” reads the Gloucester sheriff’s department Facebook post commending Holt’s response. “Seeing the trauma her child was witnessing, Deputy J. Holt went into overdrive.”

Approaching the vehicle, a bystander yelled, “She can’t breathe!”

“Through sheer will and determination,” to not let the mom “succumb to her circumstance in front of her panic-stricken child,” Holt called the child to him, and once safely out of harm’s way, took to rescuing the mom.

“Mommy!” the child cried as Holt used his sheer man power to lift the vehicle just high enough for the trapped woman to “maneuver her head out to safety.”

Just before the body cam footage goes black, Holt can be heard asking the woman, “Is your head clear?”

Holt told reporters he must have had a guardian angel watching over him.

“I tried to lift the vehicle one time and said, ‘I can’t do it,'” he said in the weeks following the accident. “I reverted back to my military training and that’s something that’s unacceptable, so I put my shoulder into the door frame, braced up and said, ‘All I have to do is just stand up.’ That’s what I just kept telling myself. I don’t know if it was adrenaline, sheer will, but I knew what I had to do.”

“It’s what we do,” continued Holt. “It’s what we train for and I’m no hero. I’m just an average cop that gets put in extraordinary situations.”

This heroic action comes three months after being designated the “Top Cop” award in his department for his rescue in a structure fire in 2020.

Utah’s mask mandate expired April 10, except for gatherings of more than 50 people and in K-12 schools, but that is about to change.

The Utah legislature has made a bold move by banning mask mandates from all public schools starting for the 2021-2022 school year.

The Utah House Bill 1007 “prohibits an institution of higher education from requiring a face covering to participate in, or attend instruction, activities or in any other place on the campus of the institution after the end of the spring semester in 2021.”

Educational institutions can not require proof of vaccination for attendance unless they also allow for exemptions for medical reasons, as well as personal and religious beliefs.

Republican State Rep. Val Peterson, who sponsored the bill, told the Associated Press, “At some point this has to end. What this bill is really about is making sure we have those assurances to our students that they can go forward next fall and get right into the school year without the thought of masks and what that might mean.”

The legislation successfully passed the house with a vote of 50-24 and made it through the state Senate 23-5. It is now expected to be signed into law by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox who, in a May 13 press briefing, told Utah schools that they can go mask free the last week of this 2020-2021 school year. He said that this will “give kids an opportunity to see their teachers, to see their friends, to spend that last week together without masks, if they so choose.”

The governor also commented in his statement that, “If you go into a business and they are requiring you to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you’re not comfortable with indoor dining, order takeout. We need a measure of grace and patience with each other. We have to treat each other with respect.” {eoa}

John Matarazzo is a digital content specialist for Charisma Media, reports for the Charisma News Podcast and is the host of AlongTheWay on the Charisma Podcast Network.

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Former President Trump encouraged Republicans May 18 to stop their discussions with Democrats about the commission that is set to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol breach that took place during the electoral college proceedings.

In his statement, Trump said, “Republicans in the House and Senate should not approve the Democrat trap of the January 6 Commission. It is just more partisan unfairness and unless the murders, riots and fire bombings in Portland, Minneapolis, Seattle, Chicago and New York are also going to be studied, this discussion should be ended immediately. Republicans must get much tougher and much smarter, and stop being used by the radical left. Hopefully, Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy are listening!”

The bill, HR 3233, is endorsed by the “Problem Solvers Caucus,” who aim to be a bipartisan group of 29 Democrats and 29 Republican congress members that are committed to forging bipartisan cooperation on key issues.

The commission created by the bill will consist of 10 members, five Republicans and five Democrats, and would issue a final report on the facts related to the attempted insurrection. It will also provide recommendations to ensure an event like the one that happened on Jan. 6 can never take place again.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said, “For months, the Speaker of the House refused to negotiate in good faith on basic parameters that would govern a commission to examine the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. During this time, the Speaker even falsely claimed in the press that she had delivered Republicans a counterproposal, when in reality her proposal would not surface until weeks later. To be clear, Republican requests for fair representation and an unbiased premise from which to begin such an investigation were always understood to be the starting point for bipartisan negotiations, not the end result.”

He continued, “Given the political misdirections that have marred this process, given the now duplicative and potentially counterproductive nature of this effort, and given the speaker’s shortsighted scope that does not examine interrelated forms of political violence in America, I cannot support this legislation.”

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has also issued a statement in opposition the commission, calling it “slanted” and “unbalanced.”

In related news, regarding the Jan. 6 events, a never-before seen video from inside the Capitol building has recently been made public. It shows protesters and police cooperating. A masked officer is heard telling the protesters that “We’re not against you” and, “you need to show us, no attacking, no assault, remain calm.”

A protester with a megaphone directed the crowd, “The police here are willing to work with us and cooperate peacefully—like our First Amendment allows. [Let’s] gather peacefully to discuss what needs to be done to save our country. We are going to be heard: Everybody, this must be peaceful!”

Another protester, Jacob Chansley, recognized by the Viking horned hat, yelled to the crowd of protesters, “This has to be peaceful and we have the right to peacefully assemble.”

After Jan. 6, Chansley was arrested and has been detained since January. He is awaiting trial and has been denied bail.

The Capitol police have responded to the video, saying, “There is no evidence of misconduct [by police] in the short video clip” and “The officers are blocking the hallway and attempting to deescalate the situation, as they are trained to, by telling the crowd to not attack or assault and to remain calm.” {eoa}

John Matarazzo is a digital content specialist for Charisma Media, reports for the Charisma News Podcast and is the host of AlongTheWay on the Charisma Podcast Network.

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Could the attacks on Israel lead to an established place of worship for the Jews on the Temple Mount and set a major prophetic milestone for the end of this age?

The Rapid Reversal of Progress

While we pray for peace in Israel, we should also seek to understand the roots of the conflict and its place in Biblical prophecy. The Temple Mount is the key to understanding this.

Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been rising since Ramadan began, fueled by Hamas’ propaganda, but the red line was the Al-Aqsa mosque. When videos were posted showing Israeli police clashing with the crowds inside the Al-Aqsa mosque, Arabs in Jordan and Israel called for all to come and defend the mosque.

On Monday, May 10, Iranian proxy Hamas gave an ultimatum: “Withdraw from Al-Aqsa Mosque and Sheikh Jarrah or ‘100 times’ more rockets will be fired at 6 p.m. towards new targets.”

Israel did not withdraw, and Hamas fired over 3,500 missiles into Israel.

These events were a jarring reversal of goodwill. Just months ago, Arab nations were lining up to normalize relations with Israel. At the same time, record numbers of Jews were ascending the Temple Mount, and for the first time, police were not intervening in Jewish prayer on the Mount.

Maybe we should have expected this. These historic breakthroughs were bound to meet significant demonic resistance. However, in the past, when Israel’s enemies tried to take from Israel, God did the impossible.

So as Arabs try to take Jewish rights to the Temple Mount, may God provide a reversal of fortune? And may this bring about prophesied end-times events that seem impossible today?

The Temple Mount Is at the Center of the Conflict

Both extremist groups and rioting Israeli Arabs have clearly expressed that Jerusalem, the Temple Mount and particularly, the Al-Aqsa mosque are at the center of this conflict. Here is a sample out of many such statements.

— International Union Of Muslim Scholars (IUMS; funded by Turkey and Qatar): “the Muslims’ foremost duty is to wage jihad by sacrificing their souls” for Al-Aqsa.

— Fatah – Nablus branch: “set the ground on fire under the occupation’s feet” and “escalate the resistance on the seam lines with the occupation [of Al-Aqsa] and with the settlements.”

— Israeli Arabs in Nazareth: “We don’t want to see a Zionist, with spirit and blood we’ll redeem Al-Aqsa.”

Prophecy Unfolding

Is prophecy unfolding before our eyes? Zechariah prophesied, “I am going to make Jerusalem a cup of reeling before all the surrounding peoples. And when there is a siege against Judah, it is also against Jerusalem. And it will be on that day that I will set Jerusalem as a weighty stone to all the peoples. All who carry it will surely gash themselves” (Zech. 12:2-3a).

Notice that it is the people who will reel over Jerusalem. It is the people who try to take it from the people of Israel and are deeply cut as a result. These first two lines refer to the people (Hebrew: am) of the surrounding nations, not the nations themselves (goy). The people gather first, then the nations follow, eventually leading to the War of Gog and Magog.

But will this attack on Israel backfire? Could these events actually lead to a greater Jewish presence on the Temple Mount?

Could Today’s Events Lead the Way for the Covenant With Many and a Third Temple?

From a spiritual perspective, the attacks appear to be in response to an increasing Jewish presence on the Temple Mount.

Until recently, Jews have remained content to worship at the Western Wall, rarely ascending the Temple Mount. But over the past few years, this has changed. Record numbers of Jews have been ascending the Temple Mount. And more and more, the police seem content to let them pray— something that they would have immediately stopped not much more than a year ago.

Discussions of a third temple have also become more common in Israel, while priests are training and preparing the vessels and animals required for temple service.

Surely, we know there will be a temple on the Temple Mount in the days to come (Rev. 11, 2 Thess. 2:4). Satan knows this as well. The recent increase in the Jewish presence on the Temple Mount was sure to meet demonic opposition.

But in 1948 and 1967, when Arab nations tried to take land from Israel, God delivered the impossible. As the peoples stand against Jerusalem and the Temple Mount, will He not surely gash those who try to carry Jerusalem? May He give Israel greater rights to the Temple Mount?

Resolving the Conflict

Once the conflict is over, how will Jews and Arabs reconcile the inflamed issue of the Temple Mount? Will they work out a solution for both Arabs and Jews to worship on the Mount?

Some are already calling for reconciliation. Dr. Saleh Nujeidat, an Arab Israeli and journalist, said, “There is need to improve their relations and adopt a strategy of bridge-building and coexistence, to ensure that both can live in equality, security and peace.”

Others, such as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, are calling for splitting the administration of Jerusalem among the three faiths of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. “At this point, we believe there’s a need for a separate arrangement on Jerusalem. To achieve lasting peace and tranquility in Jerusalem, … it would be the most correct and consistent course of action for Jerusalem to be administered by a commission of representatives from the three faiths.”

These statements are surprisingly fitting with Biblical prophecy.

We know that Temple Mount will be divided at the end of this age. Revelation 11 describes both a temple where the Jews worship and a court given to the nations. We also know there will be a covenant of many made with Israel (Dan. 9:27).

The third temple and the covenant are significant milestones in the sequence of events at the end of this age. Many commentators speculate that these two prophecies are related and that the covenant with many may grant Israel the right to build a third temple.

It is certainly possible, though uncertain, that the events unfolding today could lead to these incredibly significant prophetic events and provide us with a sign that Jesus is returning very soon. {eoa}

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In this earthly life, it is easy to get caught up in the chaos and worldliness of what is taking place all around us.

As saints, we need to set our affection and attention on Jesus and pursue His kingdom above all else. The Scriptures are abundantly clear about how we need to set our mind on things above, not things beneath. The writer of Hebrews tells us that as believers, we shouldn’t be satisfied with our earthly life, but we should be looking for a city whose builder and maker is God. Jesus even goes as far to say that if we love our life here, then we will lose it, but if we lose our life here, we will find true life.

The church of Christ needs to cleave to Him and set our focus on the reality of being citizens of heaven. Persecution may come, temptation may knock on the doors of our hearts, hardship may strike, but it is all fleeting because we know our true reward is stored up for us in heaven and awaiting us.

Our truest nature if not of this world, but we have been born from above. The Scriptures tell us time and time again that we will be rewarded in this life and the life to come for the decisions we make daily and for following Jesus wholeheartedly and this is of ginormous proportions. We must keep this close to our hearts as we face life’s challenges and the temptations that inevitably come.

On the latest episode of Awaken Podcast on the Charisma Podcast Network, Michael Lombardo shares about the power of possessing an eternal mentality. Very few Christians are focused on heaven and the rewards that await us on a daily basis for abiding in God’s Word and walking in His Word. If we do, we will find a well of strength and fortitude that we weren’t able to tap into previously. Tune in to find out more. {eoa}

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We witnessed the first administration in over 70 years who removed “God” from the National Day of Prayer Proclamation. The administration did observe the day, yet they did not honor it.

The believers in America are alarmed. The hatred toward Christ-followers and Israel is cause for grave concern.

In my prayer chamber, I heard the Lord say, “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you” (John 15:18, NKJV).

And I heard, “Do not be surprised as to the fiery trials the enemy has planned against My people.”

Are we surprised the enemy has plans to attack the saints? No, and we shouldn’t be.

Are we prepared to handle the attacks of the enemy? Yes! God gives clear direction in His Word on how to handle conflict, aggression and confrontation. We must first remember we do not fight against people.

Be Reminded

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places” (Eph. 6:12, ESV).

Our enemy is the devil and the spirits that operate under his headship. There are times that self-defense is warranted. If the enemy attacks with bombs and missiles, we must counterattack the enemy. There is a time where protecting yourself has a place.

But if attacked for our faith in Jesus, we have clear guidelines from Jesus: Jesus taught us to turn the other cheek.

“But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also” (Matt. 5:39, NKJV).

Would you say it’s easier to fight back or turn your cheek? It takes more fortitude to turn away than it does to fight back. The best way to get God’s results is to do things God’s way.

What Jesus Taught and Modeled for Us

“For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: ‘Who committed no sin, nor was deceit found in His mouth’; who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously” (1 Pet. 2:20–23, NKJV).

Jesus never fought back. Jesus never protested. Jesus did not use His wisdom to cull His enemies. Jesus never threatened.

Jesus submitted Himself to God. So, what is your plan if attacked or berated?

Stephen responded this way, “They continued stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, “Lord Jesus, receive and accept and welcome my spirit!” Then falling on his knees [in worship], he cried out loudly, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them [do not charge them]!” When he had said this, he fell asleep [in death]” (Acts 7:59-60, AMP).

Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you?” (Matt. 5:43-46a).

I pray the body of Christ is ready to respond like Stephen and to obey the words of Jesus.

This post first appeared here. {eoa}

Thomas McDaniels is a pastor and writer. He has written for and currently is a contributing writer for Fox News. He is also the founder of and the Longview Dream Center in Longview, Texas.

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The Bible tells us, “Do this, knowing the time, that it is high time to awaken out of sleep” (). Leaders across America are calling the nation to wake up to the escalating crisis we’re experiencing under Biden’s incompetent leadership.

We are in grave danger and it is not a time to be passive, preoccupied with other things or pushing aside anything “political.” We are under the influence of an anti-Christ power structure of radical leftists who are united and deadly serious about toppling traditional American.

Are you aware that Joe Biden has put forth the most radical socialist agenda in our history?

Take 10 minutes to view this informative video by cultural commentator Larry Tomczak to understand eight “red alerts,” and how we are to respond responsibly and rapidly. {eoa}

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Ever feel overwhelmed with life, society, dysfunctional relationships, let alone the foreboding knowledge of coming wars and rumors of wars? Along with many other prophetic voices, I declared that 2020 was a dress rehearsal of things yet to come.

To describe the emotional impact of the last several months, I would call it: “living life in a pressure cooker!”

So how do we navigate life in the midst of chaos and times of uncertainty? Sometimes we try to go it alone, or we run away from the very people that we need. When we get overwhelmed, we may tend to become fearful or wrestle with feelings of rejection, as though we are looking from the outside, longing to be let in.

These are the very times we need to run toward community and not away from it. These are the very times we need to run to worship and the Word instead of callusing ourselves against it. I have felt rather overwhelmed at times this last year, and instead of running away from accountability and trusted key relationships, I have chosen to run to trusted leaders.

Run to Jesus, Our Older Brother

I run to Jesus! Who do you run to? Jesus is so much more than a doctrine, as the Son of God. Jesus is my Savior, my friend and my older brother. He is the one who has gone before me. I often go back to the old hymns I grew up on to help me find solace for my unsettled soul such as, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” I may sing it softly, or I may loudly sing in declaration, “How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art!” But I sing it from my heart because my heart needs to be connected.

Jesus announced to the world that He was the one who had come to set the captives free. Jesus was and is “despised and rejected—a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief” (Isa. 53:3, NLT). Jesus was overwhelmed! You can relate to Him. You can run to Him.

Jesus Himself came among us as a servant. He told us that the greatest among us is to be the servant of all: “He who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves” (Luke 22:26, NKJV). Sometimes that may mean dropping your title, letting go of your need to be recognized and instead serving cups of water to your brothers and sisters.

Walk in Forgiveness

I had to learn how to walk in forgiveness and how to conduct myself as a son of a perfect Father. In that process, I learned that I did not have to reach perfection in my own strength. I learned not to fear retribution. Our heavenly Father loves us simply because He made us. We are His; He said our names are inscribed on the palms of His hands (see Isa. 49:15-16).

God’s healing touch manifested itself over time for me. He healed me from feelings of rejection I received from growing up with verbal abuse. Sometimes the process came in dramatic ways, and sometimes the healing came as part of my concerted effort to establish His truth in my heart. I learned (and I’m still learning) how to trust Him all the way, all the time.

As a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ, each of us needs to be like a rhinoceros—thick-skinned but with a big, sensitive heart. For too long I have been thin-skinned with a big heart. I have learned the hard way about feeling rejected because of my prophetic sensibilities, and the primary lesson I have learned is that my flow of revelation will slow to a trickle if I do not get up when I have been knocked down.

I have learned that I always need the main and plain truth of the gospel more than I may think. The way of the cross leads home, and through Jesus we each have a personal place of belonging.

It’s the Gospel Truth!

The truth is that Jesus was punished for our sin that we might be forgiven (see Isa. 53:9-12). He was wounded for our sicknesses that we might be healed. “By his wounds we are healed” (Isa. 53:5, NIV). He became poor for our sakes that we might have His wealth. Our Lord died so that we might have His life. (Read all of Isaiah 53—the ringing declaration of the divine exchange.)

We have been accepted, adopted and cared for. God does not only tolerate us, He fully embraces and loves us (see Eph. 1:5-6, 3:14-15; John 1:12-13). After all, He created us. He always has time for each and every one of us.

Accept the fact that you are fully accepted in Christ. Lay down your bitterness and forgive those who have rejected you. Instead of returning evil for evil or withdrawing to lick your wounds, sow a blessing. Search out Scriptures that reinforce the fact that you are accepted in Christ, loved with an everlasting love that does not depend upon your performance.

Let the Spirit of God transform your mind. Accept yourself. Recognize that “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (Eph. 2:10).

We belong to our Master, Jesus, and He suffered utter rejection. We know because He said, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46, NKJV). By comparison, anything we suffer is insignificant. Turn to Jesus! He loves you so much!

That sounds like a good plan for when you feel overwhelmed, right?

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Dr. James W. Goll is the founder of God Encounters Ministries. He is an international bestselling author, a certified Life Language Coach, an adviser to leaders and ministries and a recording artist. James has traveled around the world ministering in more than 50 nations sharing the love of Jesus, imparting the power of intercession, prophetic ministry and life in the Spirit. He has recorded numerous classes with corresponding curriculum kits and is the author of more than 50 books, including The Seer, The Prophet, The Discerner, The Lost Art of Intercession and Praying with God’s Heart. James is also the founder of GOLL Ideation LLC, where creativity, consulting and leadership training come together.

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Recently, I had a dream that I was sitting across the table from a prophet, and we were having a discussion about the season we are currently in.

What struck me was the level of creativity that this particular prophet carried. As we discussed the new era, I responded to all they were saying by saying, “Yes! We are in a time, right now, of only God.” I knew in the dream that the Lord was speaking about the unprecedented miracles and demonstrations of His power.

I felt a strong sense in the atmosphere that if God doesn’t show up, then the “impossibilities” won’t move. There is nothing that can be done in man’s strength to shift the impossible.

My heart was so excited in the dream because I knew the Lord was speaking of the time we are in now—a season of seeing demonstrations and a level of His power that we have not seen before. This is a time where the faithfulness of the Lord is going to resound loudly in the earth. He is going to show Himself as faithful. He is going to show Himself as the one who never changes and the one who is good and faithful to accomplish that which He has spoken and promised.

As I woke up and sought the Lord’s heart more deeply over what He had been speaking, God began to strongly highlight the creativity that was present in the dream. He told me that many people have received promises and prophetic words from the Lord in this season, but they have not yet manifested. And there has been such a significant battle over these particular promises over their lives. Now the Lord wants to encourage His people that He has not forgotten, and this is a time where there will be mighty demonstrations and the fulfillment of that which He has spoken in unexpected, unusual and creative ways.

Meeting in the Cool of the Day

I heard the words “creative miracles” resound loudly all around me in the spirit. There will be such supernatural, mind-blowing miracles that will loudly defy the natural in more creative ways than have ever been seen. The explosive demonstrations of His power-performing, creative miracles will answer prayers in such creative ways, testifying to His name and His power. They will boldly declare Zechariah 4:6 (ESV):

“Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.'”

The Lord showed me that these creative demonstrations of His power, to fulfill that which He has spoken, are not only going to heal people’s hearts of deep disappointment, pain, grief, trauma and weariness in the long waiting, but they will usher many people into the deepest place of divine communion with Jesus.

I saw that many places of the heart have been wounded in their relationship with the Lord because of ongoing disappointment, delay and hardship, but there is a flourishing place of intimacy that is being restored. Not only is a deep healing taking place, but there is a new garden being entered into with the Lord that takes “meeting with the Lord in the cool of the day” to a whole new level.

“I Am Restoring the Song of Their Hearts”

The Lord’s words resounded loudly in my heart: “I am restoring the song of their hearts. Many have lost their song, but a new song is bursting forth within them as they see the way that I will creatively fulfill that which I have spoken. The demonstration of My faithfulness will cause them to flourish.

“There are new places of encounter with Me in new gardens that I will have them explore and tend with Me, where they will not only see the new songs restored, but there will be more songs than ever before.

“Many have found confusion, doubt and difficulty creeping into their place of intimacy with Me in hearing My voice, because doubt, deep disappointment, disillusionment and fear have clouded their hearts; but oh the depth of the symphony of My heart and the symphony of heaven! They are going to hear and move into these new garden places.

“Delay has screamed and stolen from their lives, but now I am marking the ground with flourishing and blossoming life. The move of My mighty hand, bringing forth mighty miracles in creative ways, will cause the ground to flourish again; and angelic hosts will guard these places, standing alongside My people with their hearts full of faith in who I am and My faithfulness, trusting that what I have spoken will not be delayed or stolen again.”

God is going to make a way; He is faithful to do what He said (see 1 Cor. 1:9).

“Every dry and barren place will burst forth with abundant blossoms, dancing and spinning with delight” (Isa 35:2, TPT).

“Everyone will say, ‘Come and see the incredible things God has done; it will take your breath away! He multiplies miracles for His people!’ He made a highway going right through the Red Sea as the Hebrews passed through on dry ground, exploding with joyous excitement over the miracles of God” (Ps. 66:5-6, TPT).

What God is doing and going to do—the creative demonstrations of His power to fulfill that which He has spoken to you—is going to take your breath away. He wants to release hope and encouragement to you today to remain in the place of faith, holding on and waging war with your prophetic words, knowing that He does not fail (see 1 Tim. 1:18).

This is a time of victory in seeing what happens when the creative, demonstrative power of God bursts forth as He steps in. It’s time for unprecedented demonstrations of His creative, miraculous power! {eoa}

Lana Vawser is an active member of the Australian Prophetic Council and releases prophetic words for the body of Christ and nations, and is featured regularly on The Elijah List and in Charisma magazine. She is also an itinerant preacher and revivalist who is traveling regularly with her family, seeing powerful moves of God. Lana has a strong, prophetic voice and has a heart to see the body of Christ develop deep intimacy with Jesus and actively hear His voice each day. She also has a heart to see people set free and walk in all that Jesus has purchased for them as they carry Christ into their world each day, awakened to His nature and who they are in Him. Lana is married to Kevin, and they live in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with their family.

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The upcoming Space Jam sequel, set to release in theaters July 16, 2021, includes a faith-infused Gospel track featuring singer-songwriter Kirk Franklin and Atlanta-based rapper Lil’ Baby.

The single “We Win”, released May 21, features Lil’ Baby on the verses, with Franklin jumping in on the choruses, backed by a robust Gospel choir.

Franklin simply wrote, “Tomorrow…” when announcing the new single.

Tomorrow…

— Kirk Franklin (@kirkfranklin) May 20, 2021

While the song centers around a primary theme of winning together, it also references a few spiritual elements.

Lil’ Baby sings of being called to pray when it “felt like I was cursed” in the first verse, and continues with the reference to prayer later on with Lil’ Baby singing, “Lot of time I was in need of work / Talked to God like I need this to work.”

“Long as I keep puttin’ my faith and trust in God / I know that everything will be fine,” sings Lil’ Baby.

Franklin previously released additional collaboration efforts since his last album in 2019, such as “Millionaire (Good Like That)” with Tauren Wells and “Together” with For King & Country and Tori Kelly. His album, Long, Live, Love, earned two Grammy awards in 2020 for best gospel album and best gospel song.

The upcoming film marks the first theatrically-released film to feature the Looney Tunes characters since Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003). Like its predecessor, it will be a combination of live-action, traditional hand-drawn 2D animation and 3D CGI effects featuring LeBron James.