Vision----May 10, 2015

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VISION THIEFS-from Pastor Ryan Lestrange
I am fully convinced that our spirits were created to be the great canvas of The Lord as He paints direction & prophetic leading upon them! The spirit of man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the innermost parts of his being (Prov. 20:27). Every person ever born has been created with both vision and purpose. God has given each of us unique gifts, talents and abilities for an ordained assignment. When The Lord speaks to us an releases a Rhema (spoken) word ...of prophetic direction faith is released in our hearts to believe God (Rom. 10:17). The enemy immediately comes in an attempt to steal what God has declared. It is key that we write the vision as God told Habakkuk and realize that a God given vision provides life and power. We must recognize those forces that would come against the vision for our lives-

*The doubters- These are people who simply can not believe that God is able to do what He has shown you. They come in an attempt to persuade you to abandon course and play it safe. They try to talk you out of bold faith and into human wisdom.
*The mockers- Those who ridicule bold vision! These are people with an anti-Christ (anti-anointing) spirit that persecute the move of God and come against spiritual vision. They often use religious terminology to explain why it is wrong in their own eyes. It is not just doubting but actually coming against the plans of God.
*Inner turmoil- When God appeared to Moses and told him that He was raising him up as a deliverer Moses began to explain to God why he wasn’t qualified. The truth is that any vision from God will challenge you and move outside of your own abilities! It is a faith thing. We must rely upon the one who authored the vision. You must learn to dominate your natural understanding with you spirit man! A strong and active prayer life especially praying in other tongues will release the Master Teacher and the mind of The Spirit to overcome the natural mind.
*External attacks- The enemy coordinates circumstantial attacks to discourage and defeat. He will send emotional, financial and health attacks in an attempt to abort the vision.
Keep the vision before you. Pray over it with strength and boldly rebuke the lies of the enemy! Stand upon what God has declared and allow The Lord to prepare you for what He has said. Many times there is a season of preparation for the purpose of The Lord. The enemy will lie and say that it is not going to come to pass but it will if you keep standing and obeying The Father. The vision is for an appointed time! Delays are not denial. God is forming and fashioning you to steward what He has declared over you. You were born for a purpose.

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Sunday Morning Worship Service at 11:00 AM

Mid-Week Service Times:

• Wednesday Night Prayer-6:30-7:00

• Wednesday Night Truthseekers Bible Study---7:00-8:00
• Our Truthseekers Topic is Ultimate Treasure Hunt

Coming Soon:

May 9, 2015----Mid-East Regional Meeting 

May 15-16,2015---------Designed for His Purpose Ladies Retreat with Apostle Valarie Jones 

June 5-6, 2015--Hitting the Mark Men's Retreat with Apostle Theophilus Jones

Second Annual Heartland Region Men's Retreat
Apostle Dr Leon Walters is the President of Christian International Central and on the Board of Governor's with Christian International.  He has a strong desire to see other experience the Heart of the Father.  He is an encourager in the Kingdom of God that wants to see you reach your fullest potential in God.  He ministers both the heart of God as well as the ministering with a personal prophetic word of the Lord for individuals.  He is gifted in training others to hear the word of Lord and training teams in the prophetic.
Retreat Coordinating Team:
RETREAT SCHEDULE Friday Check-in    4:00 pm Dinner       6:00 pm Session     7:15 pm Saturday Breakfast     8:30 am Session       9:30 am Lunch        12:00 pm Session       1:00 pm Check Out by     3:00 pm	~  Build Relationships   ~  Worship   ~  Relax and be fed spiritually   ~  Meals & accommodations on-site REGISTRATION Phone: 812-689-5503 Online: Cicentral.net Mail: 2377 E Co Rd 250 S - Versailles, IN 47042
Registration Deadline  May 18th; Walk-in or Late Registration can not be guaranteed accommodations or meals. Registration fees arenon-refundable but can be transferred to another guest.	Higher Ground Retreat Center is surrounded by all the beautiful colors and nature. It is very peaceful and restful. Their meals are prepared with excellence. You will not be disappointed.

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