How to live, if we analyze from the perspective of Israel, she only has several weeks NOT months anymore to decide whether to attack Iran or not! If she has to attack, it must be before the winter, December 21st, 2011. Chance to win, almost zero though not impossible. But when God YHWH with her, she will be the winner of course.

Other than that.... 2011 still an important year to watch at least till Nov 29 or Dec 20 2011 whichever you want to put it on the table. Anything could happen in this time frame and I really really really hope that my logic will be wrong this time and 2011 turns out to a pivotal year for you and for me too in a good way of course. It just needs hours and days to start a war to make 2011 a year that is a pivotal one. Just let's wait and see and watch carefully as surely we will arrive at that time ....

The events happen in a very quick time frame, hourly changes, so when it begins to erupt, I think 2011 is still an important year to watch ....

Nuclear war

How to live.  It is OK to share your visions and dreams with RITA but not in the first person as if God is the one speaking.  Please carefully read our rules where this is clearly stated.  The reason we have this rule is to protect you (or anyone) from mis-representing God and telling us what He had no intention of saying.

  We are very capable of hearing from God and believe he will speak to each of us if there is any important notification of coming events He wants us to know about.  We have the Holy Spirit living within us and there is no need for an Old Testament type of prophet to speak to us.  That dispensation of God's dealing with His people is over and as true belivers and followers of Jesus Christ we have His mind and His written Word to guide us.

Just share your dreams and visions and let each believer test the spirits to see if it is a true word from God.  We have a great group of members here at RITA with a very close daily and personal relationship with the Lord.  They are very capable of testing any word, vision or dream for its content and truth.  We have had many "words" from the Lord confirmed and also many "words" rejected over the years, so be sure of what you are sharing is from the Lord before you share it or else be sure to ask RITA members for their input when you present something.   That way it will keep you safe from being wrongly judged.

You are much appreciated so keep on fellowshipping with us and share your heart and thoughts.   You are safe here.

Quote: "They are thoughts that flow out of me. Are you saying that the Lord would not do that anymore for the end time saints when we are gone. From what I understand from you is he does not do that anymore?"

We are not saying that God doesn't speak to individuals in this age of grace as He did under dispensations of the past.  What we are saying is that it is too easily misunderstood and confusing as to what are our thoughts and what is actually the Words of God he wants us to share with others.   For that reason, we do not allow "thus saith the Lord" or similar first person representations.  You may know for sure that the words you heard in your mind were from the Lord, but they still need to be confirmed by the "leadership" of your circle of fellowship. 

So, just to reiterate,  you may say you want to share with us what you think the Lord/Holy Spirit showed you and are "putting" it out for our discernment.  In that way it keeps you safe from having to defend God.   He needs no defending.   He says to "test" Him and see if what He says is true.  If you get lots of "push back" and negative feed back, then what you had to share is probable not what God had to say to His people.

Of course it takes some time and study to use the proper Scriptures to confirm what you are trying to share, but, that is the proper way to do it.  The context will still be judged to see if what you are saying squares with the revealed Word, and that is how it should be.

One other thing.   Automatic writing is what the New Age does and calls it "spiritual" words from the "higher power".  The demonic spirit world is very similar to the REAL spiritual realm from which the Holy Spirit and angels of God operate.  Since Satan is the great deceiver, he is very active in using our thoughts and tendency of self promotion against us.  We need to be very cautious of anything we receive from the spiritual realm.  That is why Gods revealed Word tells us to TEST the spirits.

I just felt led to add that I think the admin's directives in the regard of prophetic words and revelations is so wise.  I believe it is wisdom from the heart of the Lord.  In a setting where a person's words are judged by the pastor and elders of a body of believers, then 1st person could be acceptable - depending on the fellowship's guidelines.  The leadership would have the judgment to know what is from the Lord or not.  Also, prophetic words can be judged by other prophets.  If a person has to deliver the message in the presence of those who will actively correct and guide the giver and the receiver, then they will make sure that word has little of themself in that word.   

What I am trying to say is that the manner of giving out what a person feels is from the Lord is different in various settings.  That does not change the message.  Those of us who are used in the revelatory gifts also use wisdom in the manner of presentation. 

If I felt I had a "word" for someone outside of the realm in which that word would be readily judged by leadership, I would share it in a way in which the person would know it was a word coming through an imperfect vessel - me.  I would not do it as a 1st person word directly from the Lord.  I might pray that word for the person with their permission or tell them that I felt an impression from the Lord about the matter.  If I felt I had a word that needed to be given them, then I would do it with the permission of the person and their pastor with that pastor being present to hear it.  I've been used in these gifts for 41 years and have never had to do otherwise.

In my grooming to use the gifts, I had to learn how to give out a message in various settings.  It does not diminish  the gift or the word spoken.  It strengthens safety for the hearer and the giver of that word.  The Holy Spirit is gentle and wise in all His communications.  He has a multitude of ways to deliver His information.  He is not limited.  In Spirit-filled settings where these gifts are used, this is the pretty much the norm.  We are all growing in our walks with Him and in the gifts He has given us to use in the body of Christ.  I appreciate the guidance that we are given here that allows expression, but gives protection to the sheep. 

And, hey, I've had some of my posts deleted, too.  

The Lord bless us all richly as we wait for our soon coming King.  He is good, people.  He is good, good, good all the time.  I had such a fabulous time in the Lord with my family over Thanksgiving seeing with my own eyes the work of the Lord in the lives of my family.  I just want to testify that our prayers for our families are making a difference.  Don't give up though the enemy will test and try you.  He will not win.  Your prayers will make a difference.  Keep praying.  Blessings to you all.   

Just for clarity. Automatic writing is not when thoughts come to your mind and you write them down the way you normally write anything. Automatic writing is when you put the pen on the paper and it moves by "itself" writing words that you are not thinking. Just like a ouija board, you are not pushing the pen, but merely holding it loosely and letting it move. Automatic writing is demonic, just like the ouija board.

Amen to all of the mighty gifts from the holy spirit on this topic. The best thing about it is the Love. What is a gift without love? After hearing about the new age and automatic writing I believe this is the final confirmation from the Lord to use his name when writing. I believe that through scripture the Lord has told me to write his words on paper, to hold them and put them in a book. A runner will be using the books to share the truth of what really happen to the bride and to fight back against the lies that will be coming from the evil one. I will continue and believe that these books that will be left behind will show the truth from God himself to the ones who will be searching for truth. His words to not return void and I have been called to write them down for a future apoointed time. Glory to the Lord, Amen. I also understand that the dream I had was prophetic about placing these books in my home, and work. Thanks everyone.