Counter Strike

Ah yes, the turnaround. We love it! It's not all the time getting shot down, kicked around, beaten and left for dead. Whenever God feels like it His Spirit rises up in us and in a moment reminds our enemies and the entire World System that Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.

In a moment He dumbfounds them all. And it just takes a moment, just one incident to knock over their entire house of cards. While they labor and strive against the children of God with deliberate and diabolical schemes hatched in the realm of the demonic, in just a moment in can all come to naught. Remember Daniel in the Lions den? The wicked thought they had it all figured out. They had dotted their "I"s and crossed their "T"s. The one factor that the wicked men who plotted against Daniel never counted on was God having something to say about it.

And God didn't have to do much. He just told His angel to keep the lions mouths shut for the night. Oh, the lions would get fed soon enough!! God feeds the lions, the birds, and those who seek first the Kingdom and His righteousness. He takes care of His own. The wicked ALWAYS reap what they have sown.

The realization of the true state of affairs often comes for the saints of God when they are in their darkest hour. It is at that time when they continue to look to God and He moves, and the Light breaks forth, THEN they understand!

It's all good in Jesus. Don't worry about a thing! Down for a moment but God's people are never out. Whereas the wicked are laid low in a moment and they never recover. Wicked Be Warned: You cross the wrong one, if you cross one marked for God you have a date with the lions ... and they've gotten really hungry overnight. The moment you realize what you've done is the moment when your scheme collapsed and you are hurtling to your cowardly death screaming in fear. You crossed a true child of God, playing a game with your soul and you lost.

Oops! ;-)

In Christ,

The faithmix Team

A Cruel Joke

At times that can be what this life feels like. Why hope for what never seems to come? Why want and have any desire to only have them thwarted or ripped from under you at the first hint of being fulfilled ... Pain and tears. Most don't want that. How could a loving God allow that?

So people look for the quick fix. How do i get what i want? "God didn't come through, and doesn't it say that He helps those who help themselves?" (please catch the necessary sarcasm).

Desires, hopes, emotions, dreams. To have them is pain and sorrow. The Buddhist suggestion is to empty yourself of all desire, and in doing so you will be free. The logic being that if you want nothing and desire nothing then there is nothing holding you back, nothing that can make you sad or rampage your emotional state as you twist and turn in a churning sea of unfulfilled hopes and expectations. O.K. So empty yourself. Go ahead ... Not so easy is it.

You don't live in a vacuum and also the human being is a vessel. If one thing goes out something else comes in. It is the nature of the human being to be filled with something. That is why the followers of Christ are instructed to be "filled with the Holy Spirit."

Note: To let go is important. You will serve nothing else besides Christ. All other hopes, desires and dreams fall at the foot of that Cross. It is a death, and a painful one at that. Pain because you thought you had a right to that hope or desire. We have no rights as slaves of Christ. We are soldiers for Him to do with as He wishes. That said, know that He is kind, He is just. He is trying to give us His best (the abundant life) if only we'd trust Him enough to recieve it.

It is painful, but He is cutting the cancer of self out of you. It is the will of God that your desires, hopes and dreams be manifest in their fullness, only to be crushed completely until there is nothing left but Him in you. No hope but Him. No desire, no dream but Him. Nothing left but Jesus. And from that place He can make out of you what He wills unto His glory, with your full compliance and willful participation in the process. You are nothing but a dejected mess on the floor in tears before the Father. He likes that, He can do something with that. Let a man think he has something he can offer to God that is of value and you meet a man that is yet to be broken in that area and all others underlying it. Completely shattered lives turned over to Him.

Does it scare you to be so utterly broken? Does it scare you to allow the hand of God to shape and fire you? To burn every hope and desire out of you till there is nothing left but Him. Why does is scare you? It is the path of freedom. He allows for your weeping with promise. That though your weeping may last for the night, His joy comes in the morning.

In Christ,

The faithmix Team

Why So Downcast?

"Why so downcast oh my soul, put your hope in God." ... A lyric i remember from my younger church going days. The days when i just went because i went; the days that i believed that the men in charge were all legitimate, the days when we were gonna save the world and all those lost souls going to hell ... I think the tooth fairy was still around then too.

The lyric does stands true, put you hope in God! The would be rulers have since fallen and at best are just regular men pretending to be something they are not. The need to evangilize the world ... Well, it needed to be put into perspective to the fact that "No one comes to the Father unless the Spirit draws him" and realizing that activities outside of that work of the Father are acts of human self will and something done apart from Him. Better to pray and ask that the Father would cross your path with someone that He is drawing unto Himself, rather than seeking to go out there and win the world to Jesus. The bulk of the people walking around don't want Him. They want a show, they want to be entertained, they want to be healed, success in business, someone to marry, healthy kids, a big home, friends, and answer to their inconvenient problems ... But not Jesus. No they don't want Jesus unless he is of use to them. And while they would use Jesus if they could, they don't love Him (the Real Jesus). They don't even like Him.

Why do I write stuff like this? Because i'm not one for the farce. When you see in Spirit it becomes painfully evident the hearts and motives of people ... And He knows! You think He doesn't know, you think He doesn't see? You think He is anything like fallen humanity? You think He can be stopped when He chooses to act? You think there is a ruler or a man of status and position that can buy his way out when the very breath he is borrowing is withdrawn? It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of a living God.

Father wants His people to be real and raw with Him. Open up your heart and let there be real communication (for some of you this will be the first time in your lives). Rend your hearts, not your garments. Skip the show and be real with Him!

It's time to move on. Let us be the ones to break it to you, there is no tooth fairy. What is real is becoming clear as eyes are being open and He is giving sight to the blind. Are you willing to wake up?

In Christ,

The faithmix Team

The Spin They Are In

One nice thing about Truth, it never changes. It remains constant, consistent, eternal. When you tell the Truth you never have to remember what you said last. There is a glorious freedom in being a person of Truth.

It sucks to be a liar. They create different grades too in partial hopes of easing a searing conscious: White lies, Black lies, a fib, Spin, information management, la la la la la ...

Why does it suck to be a liar? Well, first off the Devil is your father (he's known as the father of lies). We know that Christ wins in the end, so that makes the liar the son or daughter of a loser. That sucks. Talk about bad genetics.

Secondly, a liar live in a world of shifting sands. Nothing is real, nothing is consistent, reality is based on a "perception of truth" and not on actual Truth. Just wait till you have to make an important decision when you choose to live and be a participant in a world like that. You can't make a good decision because in order to make a good decision you need the right information. And if what you have are various forms of lies and spin and you can't tell the difference because your heart is not tuned to the frequency of Truth ... Well, it's best for those people to not leave the house. Never give a liar any responsibility, you're guaranteed they will screw up. What else can you expect from the son of a loser.

Third reason it sucks to be a liar; the company you have to keep. People of Truth don't mix for long with liars least they be tainted. Truth lovers move on to where there is Truth. They leave liars where they are. Consequentally, liars are left to hang out with other liars. And liars suck as friends, but if you are one that is what you'll be stuck with as your company. And when it's all based on perception in those circles you'd better not ever get old, sick, wane in worldly power or die. If you do you are screwed.

Fourth reason it sucks to be a liar; you'll never have any peace ... ever. Internal peace, external peace, forget it. Your life will just be one churning, froth filled mess. NOTE: There is a group of people who have a physiological, chemical addiction to their existence being like that. But if there is any part of you that hopes for peace in life know you'll never find it in the company of liars or if you are one yourself.

There is such a beautiful simplicity and amazing peace in being a person of Truth. Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life (John 14:6). Remain in Him, remain in Truth. Reject the lies and have no part. Let the liars continue to suck. People of Truth, You rock!

In Christ,

The faithmix Team

Push Pull

It's that strange unsettled feeling inside the core of a true saint of the living God. Just as we are granted Peace within when the world around us (the external world) is seemingly falling apart, there is the otherside as well. That strange unsettled feeling within, restlessness, uneasiness, when all around you is seemingly fine and under control. Bizarre. We don't function the same way as the world does. We don't move on their clock. We move as the Spirit leads. As He has us go forth into His will at His timing. While anytime is fine for them, God has His perfect timing for all things among His people.

When you feel unsettled, it is a good thing. Though it may feel like a burr under your saddle it is God's way of stirring you within. It's the same stirring that caused Abram to leave his father's house and set out into what God had called him for.

To ignore the unsettling is to ignore the Spirit stirring you. Settle yourself under His presence and seek his face for direction. You want His will. You need His will. It is your food, to do the will of the Father. To ignore His will is to starve your spirit.

Watch for the traps along the way. Those "it's o.k. to stop here" or "... God couldn't really mean that." and the like. They come from well meaning people that are often close to you. They would have you save your life; to live to fight another day. But God would have you follow Him into the Lion's den, knowing that He who took you in there can also bring you back out. And like the Hebrew boys said in Daniel chapter 3, even if He doesn't spare us we still won't bow. We will not seek to save our bodies at the cost of our souls. It is a fools trade that most make because they know not God, nor do they trust in Him.

You are made for Him. Walk in that calling and in His Passion. Blessings to you.

In Christ,

The faithmix team

True To Form

Personal Post:

Well, last Saturday's live show with our good friend Zeph had to be cancelled last minute because the T-1 connection and the power to their studio was cut several hours before the show. And the faithmix webmaster and I have both come under uncommon physical attacks from Saturday onwards.

Not surprising :-)

Understand that we are in a spiritually hostile environment to the Light that we carry. And that darkness will work to hinder the ministry of the true Saints as we follow the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit. That is what those powers and demonic agents are there for. That is their assignment and their job and I for one am grateful for what they do (yes, grateful). It infact refines us, and makes us more able to do the work the Father has for us as we progress. It makes us rise up. We get stronger with each battle we come through in Christ Jesus. Remember that He causes everything to work together for the good and His purposes, if you have eyes to see from His perspective.

All that said, i do ask that for those of you who routinely listen in and are blessed by the broadcasts, writings, Spirit led productions, etc. of faithmix or any of these associated ministries that you make sure to do one thing above all:

Pray for us. Pray for us consistently from this day forward.

That is the best way you can say thank you to this ministry if you are indeed grateful for anything that you have received here. Spirit led prayer is what makes the space for us to do what we do. It negates the attacks of the enemy in advance of them even manifesting and provides cover for us in even the most hostile of spiritual, mental and physical conditions. Prayer works. It is a powerful weapon. Use it. And use it on behalf of your brothers and sisters that you know are out there and have given up their lives for the Kingdom and to be of service to you. Failure to do this is to only sit and be willing to just take from those who have already given up everything. Don't be a parasite. It will make you miserable. And enough of the victim mentality. You are a warrior in Christ Jesus. Would to God that just fifty of the people who listen in took on the assignment at hand. You would be amazed what happen under such circumstances.

Don't stand by and let the true ones get targeted and picked off. The difference between Peter not suffering the same fate as James in the book of Acts was the mobilized prayers of the saints. It was recorded in the scriptures for a reason. We are coming into a time where this will be increasingly necessary in order for us to function in anything external and on behalf of others. While we are now in season as far as this ministry is concerned we are also at a time of narrowing windows of opportunity for some things that need to be done ... Anyway. Pray.

Looking forward to catching up with Zeph on the rescheduled live WWCR broadcast this Saturday at 12 Noon EST. You can tune in on your radios in the States and also live stream the show online for those of you overseas.

God bless you,

Govinda

Innocence, Peace, Truth, Love

Never forget friends that the battle the world fights is for your mind, your thoughts and your volition (free will decision in your heart of hearts). Accordingly, when you know the game afoot by the system that is the sworn enemy of your soul (and of our Lord Jesus Christ) you can take deliberate steps to safeguard your soul and fight the good fight of faith.

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. And out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Basically what is in you will come out, so focus on making sure that what's in you is aligned with the Kingdom and focused on Him. Since the Kingdom is within (Luke 17:20-21) the world will do all it can to keep you "without" distracted by the cares, riches, pleasures, ... whatever your flavor may be that you are willing to buy consistently.

So, with all the bombardment surrounding you what can you do? For starters, chose this day whom you will serve (Jesus or the World/Devil). Matthew 7 is a frightful thing, so word of advice there; don't lie to yourself or allow yourself to live under a strong delusion. Ask God "... Lord, if I'm missing it would you please show me." Best to find out on this side so you can patch it up if necessary.

For those walking on the right path and following Jesus. As you let Him take you within amidst the journey of life focus on: Innocence, Peace, Truth, Love.

INNOCENCE
You can't enter the Kingdom (within) unless you accept it like a child in relationship to their Father. It is what it is, you take it as it comes, your every desire is to just be with Him and you have no agenda. A child is not thinking of career, bills, the end of the world, etc. Leave those cares without and just enter in trusting Him. Innocence is found in giving yourself over completely to the will of the Father and accepting/desiring His will above all.

PEACE
A sea of glass within amidst the external storms of life is what Jesus promised those who would follow Him His way. You can have that for your entire journey in this life. But know that the world will seek to rob you of your peace and force the outside world which they can affect into the inner world of your heart which they cannot affect without your personal consent. Guard your heart and your focus for out of it comes the issues of life.

TRUTH
Jesus is Truth (John 14:6) and His people are people of Truth. Seek the Truth, don't eat the lies (don't allow yourself to take them in). This calls not only for a heart that desires Truth in the inner most parts of your being, but also for discernment and a spiritual filter that you run things through. God gives Truth to those who love and desire it, to the rest He gives a strong delusion.

LOVE
It's a Kingdom of Love. God is Love. All the commandments are summed up in Love. Love conquerors all! Love Him with ALL your heart, soul, mind and strength. And Love your neighbor as yourself. Love your enemies, pray for those who persecute you and use you. Hold no bitterness or unforgiveness in your Heart. Let it go and leave it without so that you can enter the Kingdom within and walk with Jesus. Shackles off, free and clear to be what God made you to be.

Life is a gift, it is meant to be lived to the full in Him.

Blessings in Christ,

The faithmix team