The Lord keeps saying this battle will be different than other battles and to be open to changes. This enemy is very different; these shadow creatures are very subtle and annoying. They harass constantly but the Lord just keeps saying press in and do what you know to do. A few nights ago I saw as though there were thousands of shadows around this place with bows aimed. The fact that they have not made one shot is because the Lord has restrained them and He will continue to protect us. While they have converged on this place as the place of prayer, our prayers are going to the strongholds and many shadowy creatures are sent packing.

The Lord showed me that since many have converged here the strongholds are not well protected and our fiery arrows of prayer can make direct hits. The Lord protects us here but is also able to send attacks on the strongholds to the surprise of a distracted enemy. It is interesting to note that the Lord used this strategy several times in the Bible. Draw the enemy out of the city (or stronghold) then send other troops to burn the city. The enemy looks back and sees their city burned and they are surrounded.

The Lord finally showed me late in the week that we are not to go to the strongholds “this time.” That is indeed quite different. I must admit that I assumed when the Lord showed me these strongholds I assumed we would be going to them to pray. But the Lord never said it that way. The battle will be won in prayer, so except for Sunday services I have separated myself to fasting and prayer only. I am amazed at the strength and tenacity of their prayers here. They pray for hours with intensity, laughing, crying, rebuking and rejoicing. Whatever the Lord pours through them but all with intensity, especially the pastor over all the other pastors, orphanage, and work here, Pastor Abe. No wonder the Lord has called them to start an End Time Handmaidens and Servants Branch here.

Both Mom Stella and Pastor Abe also feel that we are not to go to the strongholds this time. I am grateful for the confirmation. The Lord said I must pray in His countenance. I am not sure what that means but I have been praying it. His countenance is like lightning and fire. The Lord also said that like an animal is afraid of fire so these demons are afraid of holy fire. We must pray in His fire and build it up more and more.

Mom Stella said she kept seeing different mountain peeks before her and when she would pray against the stronghold of one feeling the Lord made a difference there, then another would come before her. I saw also like shadows wrapped around pastors, secular leaders, and areas. These shadows are being taken off like a cloth one at a time. When they are taken off they cannot remain but must return to the land of their origin. Though I have been warned not to react or attack head on without the Lord’s guidance, we can do much in tongues and speaking the Lord’s decrees.

Because Christian Praise Fellowship has stood in the battle with me and believed me, the enemy has been harsh against them but I saw coming down into the middle of home here finances and strength. They are faithful and the Lord will reward and protect them. Even the orphans are helping nightly with one and half to two hours of prayer. We are winning the battle in prayer and worship. One of the main keys is not being afraid at any time. The enemy has done many things to try to make me afraid from speaking audibly again and again, to shaking the bed a bit or sitting on it so that I could tell it, or flashing threats and pictures in my face. So what’s new? He’s a bit different but same old tactics and the Lord strictly warned me to not be afraid so I will not be.

The worst part is the hindrances. I am very used to walking closely with the Lord continually. Never has the Lord felt more far away. Worship and prayer are hard work because the anointing to do it doesn’t seem to be there. But in the evenings when we all pray together the Lord again shows His anointing and lets me know this is the enemies tactic to frighten me and that I must not fall for it. Though it “feels” like the Lord is far away nothing could be further from the truth and my prayers and worship are making a great difference. It is like an optical illusion I must press through. Even Mom Stella was saying she had trouble praying some. It is easier now that I know this is part of the battle.

I was encouraged when Pastor Abe also saw many big shadows across the land and this light like a star the color of fire came and forced them to leave. They could not stay in the presence of the fire. It was just as I had seen as well. Then later this week he saw the fire of God about a foot from the ground and these lines of fire (the fire of the enemy, much duller than the Lord’s fire) trying to push it away. The battle is not yet complete but the fire is getting closer. We also must not forget the part this election of May 10th plays in these battles.

A couple of nights ago the hindrance of the enemy was so strong that I asked Pastor Abe and Mom Stella to pray for me. When they did I could clearly see the giant whale of death had swallowed me. I remember almost a year ago the Lord giving me a vision of a shadowy whale swallowing me but I thought it was just symbolic. At that time He said nothing could contain me because He contains me. We rebuked that whale of death and the difference was much relief and an ability to worship again. Worship is my lifeline and should be yours. Praise the Lord.

One night I woke up in the middle of the night battling the enemy. Later Pastor Abe told me that Mom Stella had a vision in the middle of that night; she had been rebuking death (which is one of the attacking spirits) and saw this huge black bird with sharp claws trying to carry me off. I turned and rebuked the bird and as I did, I grew bigger and bigger until the bird was quite small to me and could do no harm. Praise the Lord. Let us not forget the enemy is allowed to test us from time to time. If we flunk the test we remain in a continuous series of such circumstances. If we pass the test we’re out there. So if you don’t like the circumstances you are in I suggest you pass the test.

This fast is giving legal rights in the heavenlies to intervene. I don’t exactly understand that but I believe it. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as the eagles, Isaiah 40:31. We all claim that but do you know how the eagle renews its strength. It goes to a high place where it is protected and where there is running water. It loses all its feathers and its beak seals shut. It literally has to bang its head against the rock (Jesus) to open its beak again. Then sitting in the ice cold waters it begins to pick off all the dead skin with its beak. (We cannot cling to the dead things of the past.) Its feathers grow back bigger and more beautiful than ever but then it still has to break a sac of oil under each wing and apply it one by one to the feathers. The result is renewed strength and a much bigger stronger bird. We must be willing to be renewed in like fashion at times. It is not easy but it is worth it.

Pastor Abe and Mom Stella was telling me that they used to fast a week before going to minister the gospel in unreached places. If they did not fast they found it to be quite hard because of the witchcraft and spiritism there. But if they did fast they found the battle was won before they got there and it was quite easy and many would be saved. We must again remember that fasting needs to be a part of our life. Sister Gwen Shaw President of the End Time Handmaidens and Servants has a couple of wonderful books on fasting. A book called “Your Appointment With God” and a booklet called “The False Fast.” I am naming these from memory so if the titles are not exact they are close.

When you fast do not allow yourself to think about food. Simply rebuke those thoughts and mean it. It’s your mind take authority over it. First of all you will be much less miserable if you don’t think about food and second it is eating in your heart. The Bible says if you commit adultery in your heart, you have indeed committed the sin of adultery. So if you eat in your heart you have eaten. Be very watchful of this because you do not want to undermine the fruit of your fast. Also do not allow yourself to complain or whine even in your heart. It is very dangerous and can cause an attack and a hindrance of your blessing.

When I grew a bit concerned by the lack of physical strength, the Lord told me I am trading strength for strength. I am trading physical strength for spiritual strength. The lack of physical strength is short term but the spiritual strength, if I continue in it, will remain. Hmmm, sounds like a reasonable trade. Though I am fasting for these battles in the Philippines you cannot fast or even battle correctly and not be changed yourself as well.

Sunday service the Lord was very gracious and gave me the strength I needed to preach and minister. I know this was not my strength and I greatly appreciate His kindness. I was allowed to preach from a chair, which helps. Three people were healed as we all prayed together. It is only the grace of God. One girl, I would guess to be about eleven had recently been released from the hospital where she had been in a comma for some time (which explained why she was just bones with skin strung over it.) But her head hurt very badly continually. When we prayed for her, after some time (never be in a hurry), the Lord showed me that she had an abscess on the brain. We prayed until all the pain was gone. Now she will be able to eat and regain her strength. Another girl a bit younger was wild like an animal and mentally deranged. After some prayer (all joined together) I could see that the enemy was like spikes or knives fanned out in her and when it tried to leave she went wild. I commanded that it should not harm her and they folded together to leave. Until this time she was very wild trying to bite and kick us, thrashing about. But when the demon left she was very calm. I strictly warned them to read scripture over her continually and pronounce blessing on her because the enemy was not far and would try to come back. God desires to be merciful but we must allow Him to be.

Please do not stop praying for this battle. When one part of the body of Christ suffers we all suffer and we must learn how to stand together. The enemy knows how to network strength. How can we Christians stand in these end times unless we also learn how to network strength. Please pray also for me for strength and protection. It is extremely hot here and I need grace for that and cool breezes. I am very grateful for your prayers and that you are the Prayer Partners of the Lord.

The Lord will reward you openly for what you do in private. I love you very much and pray for you as well.

Your prayers make such a difference and give much strength to the battle. Prayer changes things.

I leave via Baguio May 24th to Manila, then that evening from Manila to Hong Kong.
Then on to Los Angeles, from there to Minneapolis (traveling all night) and then to Little Rock. From Little Rock it is a 3 hour trip home.

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