My health had declined to a point of requiring a heart transplant at the age of 69. Several years before God had given me Ez 36:26. Little did I realize it would completely transform my life and spirit. While I rejoiced in my new life (doctors were amazed how perfectly the transplant fit), I was still somewhat at a loss as to what He wanted to accomplish through me.
A year later I met Mark at a conference in Colorado. His teaching was exactly what I needed at the time. I regained my focus and felt God wanted me to complete a degree in ministry I had begun years before.
Prepare Your Heart – Journaling by George Neitz
Scriptures:
- A generation that did not set its heart aright (Ps. 78:8b)
- I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. (Rev. 3:1d)
Question: Lord, how do I really prepare my heart so I do not offend You or myself?
Vision received: I see the Lord in an old kitchen with a fire in the hearth. He is preparing a meal. He is cooking it over the fire, watching it and then removing it to the table.
Journaling: My son, see the fire? It is the first element needed in preparing this meal. Food needs to be cooked properly if it is good to be eaten. There is raw food but it is harsh to the pallet so let’s look at what I cooked. I started with the fire. Without it, nothing can occur. In you, it’s the fire of the Holy Spirit. You fan the flames so that it burns brightly by the word(s) of prayer. Prayer begins the preparation of your heart.
Then the food must be selected. What kind of food you select is based on your understanding of the Word. Know I have given it as a living document full of life that needs to be cooked within you over a period of time.
Nothing happens in the kingdom instantaneously but is a measure of what needs to be done at the moment. Maturation of My word within your heart is the absolute requirement. Once the food is cooked then the process of eating it is required to enjoy the meal.
My meal is simple. You eat the food to give you sustenance so that you can speak the word and work the word in your life. This is the final step in preparing your heart.
Know I have called you to speak My word and bring My word to others. Spend time with Me, My son. Be in the kitchen with Me and learn how to make a good meal from My words. I love you.
Resources
Communion With God Course is available to you through each of the following means
- Training package you complete on your own or with a small group
- Training package you complete with a Coach at your side
- Electronic download training module through our School of the Spirit
- College course with Christian Leadership University
Related Resources:
How to Hear God's Voice!Related Blogs:
How to Hear God’s Voice
Comments
Congratulations George!
by Anonymous
Dear George,
I have sincerely loved your experience with Jesus in the kitchen.
And many congratulations for completing your degree!
May God continue to co-work with you on His mission that you are accomplishing.
Kind regards,
Ttendo Mulungi
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