This is a time of spiritual upgrading and awakening for those whose “yes” is activated in this hour. I am quickly transporting my people from varying states of blindness to extreme visibility and sight.
Expect sudden awakenings and personal resurrections as you go out and come in. What once was puzzling and troubling, as it relates to understanding of me and my word, will suddenly become crystal clear and release waves of living water throughout your inner-being.
Four things all prophetic creative people may have to do that other people may not understand:
Copyright ® 2019 Theresa Harvard Johnson
For many of us, this term has become ambiguous especially among the apostolic prophetic community where quite a bit of circus-like activity is let loose. A simple way to define what the anointing is… AND set a standard for judging what it looks like is this: The anointing is the “tangible and recognizable presence of God” operating in and through us to manifest His will in us… in the earth.
The writing life of prophetic people IS DIFFERENT from the lifestyle of mainstream writers. Does this mean we should have less success or give up on marketing? No! Still believe for success. But depending on the call and process, you may need to redefine what "success is" in your life. And as it relates to marketing, still put in the effort if you believe this is what you are supposed to do. This article, however, is for a different level of discussion.
It is focused on the nature of the "prophetic" in our calling, and how our specific calling might come with some different expectations that others might not fully understand.
Remember, the very nature of being being prophetic is to be vessels that release the heart, mind and will of God at whatever level we are called and into varying situations. This includes recognizing that many of God's people are called to much smaller audiences than they are often willing to admit or accept. Smaller doesn't mean less! It just means different (Exodus 18:25). This might also indicate that people place personal or worldly (world-bound) expectations on divine projects…. that might not apply.
Listen, this is a difficult conversation to have, yet we must have it.
Below are five areas of wisdom to consider when you're concerned that your book is not selling even though you've employed multiple strategies. Also note that the intent of this article is not to release any kind of discouragement but to cause us to consider the "prophetic call" of a writer from a different perspective.
Released April 12, 2013
Beloved, I have sought to do a quick work in you. Yet, it has been a slow work because of the hardening of your will, the rebellion of your heart.
You are responding by bringing forth work as if it would please me. It is not, however, the producing of more work that I desire or good deeds or great preaching, teaching that is needed. The greater portion is your turned, obedient and willing heart. It is the key to breaking the control that binds you.
This hostility and resistance toward this area has been the set back. One more prayer will not help… one more fast… is not needed. You are to resist the enemy of your soul- not me.
