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Revival Birthed in North Carolina
Several months ago, I had a vision about a coming movement that will be birthed in North Carolina. I saw a map of the eastern seaboard of North America stretching from Florida all the way up into Canada. Florida, USA and Toronto, Canada were both shining with colored light. Most of us are aware of the amazing move of God that has taken place in Florida and Toronto. It’s what I saw next that ignites the fire kindling in my spirit. The light covering Florida and Toronto began to glow more vibrantly until it jumped off the map. The light from Toronto traveled south and the light from Florida traveled north. Both lights turned into arrows that collided over and landed in North Carolina. YES! North Carolina! The explosion from the collision then bursted outward and spread across the nation until light covered the land. YES! Light covered our land!
A New Awakening in America
Recently, I read a journal published by Rick Joyner, founder of MorningStar Ministries in which he spoke of a Third Great Awakening coming to America that will be greater than any preceding revivals. There is an Awakening coming to America that will far surpass anything our continent has seen before. I believe that North Carolina has a vital part to play in this new awakening. Revival for our land birthed here in North Carolina. What an exciting time we are living in!
So We Seek!
The questions begs to be asked…why North Carolina? I ask…WHY NOT!!! Why not North Carolina! Why not Wilmington! Come all who are hungry in Wilmington, NC! Let’s keep seeking…stay hungry. Let the cry, “MORE LORD!” resound from our spirits. Let’s become the vessels the Lord is waiting for to birth this New Awakening that is coming to our land.
Fulfillment Fest 2009
For those of you who have been following the fulfillment fest movement, it is coming to Wilmington this weekend September 18. For all who are hungry for more of God in this city, let’s join together and cry out with one heart and one song. Rise up in prayer and become the light and salt of this land.
In Him,
Cheri
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Meet me at the wrecking ball, wrecking ball
Wear something pretty and white
And we’ll go dancin’ tonight
Lyrics by: Neil Young
I awoke several nights last year to the Lord singing these lyrics to me. I felt the song deep in my spirit. The words are beautiful, and I have long loved this song. Its writer, Neil Young, is one of my favorite artists. His music career really took off in the 70’s. He was a pioneer and music was his vehicle—a true poet.
When the Lord sang it to me, I felt that there were layers of revelation He wanted to share. As is true most of the time with me, I had no idea of just what was in store.
Truly, I have been to the wrecking ball and have stood face to face with its judgments. I’ve crumbled under the sheer power it wields and wept over what was revealed in my life after the outer layers were broken away. I’ve mourned over the darkness in my life and how I’ve hurt those I hold most dear. I have been utterly ashamed of how deep the roots of pride entangled my every decision and how quick I’ve been to judge.
But another swing of the wrecking ball revealed more. Suddenly, I could see more clearly than ever how beautiful the Lord’s judgments are upon those He loves. I have kissed the face of mercy and been swaddled in grace. The hands of heaven swept down and saved me from a whirlpool of self-pity and despair. Never have I seen a smile so beautiful as the one on His face. It was as if He never saw any of the ugliest things about me. It felt like spring rain falling on the dead, wintry ground—its sole purpose was to bring forth new life.
One look at His face and it was so clear that He had already clothed me in something pretty and white. I am ready to go dancing with my Beloved tonight.
In Him,
Cheri
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Early in 2008, I had a vision while in prayer.
I saw a river flowing down the center of Wilmington NC. 
It was flowing North to South. This river was the pure living water of God. People from miles and miles away were attracted to Wilmington NC because of this river.
Two Attractions: Business and Recreation
I felt the Cape Fear River and Wrightsville Beach represented two areas of attraction for both visitors and residents.
The Cape Fear River I felt represented business, thinking primarily of the Port and Central Business District downtown. I believe people have come to Wilmington in response to the business climate and investment opportunities that have been available in Wilmington.
I felt Wrightsville Beach represented recreation. With the beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, and much more, countless numbers of people over the years have sought to get away from the everyday grind by soaking in the tranquility that the water surrounding Wilmington provides.
A New Attraction: The River of God
Yet, in this vision, I saw people coming from miles away to seek after another water feature in Wilmington. A new water feature. A spiritual water feature. I saw this river both on a city wide scale and also a phenomenon in individuals churches.
I could see people lining up to attend worship services at Wilmington churches. People were being set free, healed and restored in the presence of God. There was an excitement and an expectation for what God would do in their midst.
Two Key Groups of People
There were two things I noticed about this river flowing through Wilmington that I do not fully understand yet.
The first, was that the river flowed down the center of Wilmington. I felt this represented the heart of Wilmington. I don’t fully understand what the “heart of Wilmington” represents yet.
The second thing was that I40/College Rd travels along the path which I saw the river flowing. I believe this river will attract people from outside of the state of North Carolina. I also believe the college, specifically college students will play a crucial role in this river flowing in Wilmington.
This River will Touch Other North Carolina Cities
One more thing I believe will happen as a result of this river flowing in Wilmington: I believe this river will touch and bring changes in the spiritual atmosphere of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston Salem and Charlotte NC.
I believe there will also be an overflow of what God will do in these cities to smaller towns around these cities. I could see Wilson, Rocky Mount, and Greenville being a triangle of encouragement to one another as ministry and ministers flowed in and out of Raleigh NC.
I believe the river in Wilmington will have a connection to these strategic outposts.
In 2009, I am believing for this river to begin to flow!
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This is from one my favorite worship albums of all time. Sound of Rain 1 with David Quinlan.
I don’t really care for the slide show but this was the only clip I could find of the song.
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This is from one my favorite worship albums of all time. Sound of Rain 1 with David Quinlan.
I don’t really care for the slide show but this was the only clip I could find of the song.
Paul’s Vision of the Man of Macedonia
Ac 16:6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.
I wanted to share five things that stood out to me yesterday when I read this passage and I think you will find them encouraging.
1. If the Lord sends you – go!
Don’t worry if you are supposed to reach out to a certain area or people. If the Spirit of God has sent you out to spread the good news of Jesus, or whatever He has showed you that He has called you to do. Just do it.
2. Always stay close to the Lord so you can hear His voice and sense His Spirit’s leading
It is possible that we can get so caught up in the initial sending/calling of the Lord that we drift from a focus of being intimately near the Lord to a focus on routine religious duty (replacing God with religious activity) where it becomes difficult to (more…)
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“…the only thing we have to fear is fear itself….” Famous quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first inaugural speech.
Most of us can quote it even if we don’t know who originally said it. I heard these words echo in my mind. Suddenly, my thoughts were interrupted by the Lord speaking to me. He said, “He was on to something, you know.”
I then began to intently listen to what the Lord was speaking because I knew there would be something for me to share from this.What I began to understand was that FDR was on the right track in what he was saying, and as children of God we can take this revelation to a whole new level. Let me elaborate.
There is Nothing to Fear
Many of us have been gripped by paralyzing fears of what could have happened or what might happen: fears of sickness, accidents, failure, desolation, phobias, economic hardships. The list of things that people fear seems endless.
As believers, we know that the things we fear are just lies from the enemy meant to cast doubt on our hearts and paralyze us from fulfilling God’s plan for our lives. We know that fears are an assignment from the enemy meant to immobilize people from fulfilling our destiny in the Lord. But we can’t stop with just the realization that fears are an illusion from the enemy and go on fearing the enemy that tries to plague us with them. We don’t have to be afraid of Fear itself! The Lord gave us all authority over Fear when he conquered death through his resurrection. That’s Good News!!
We are Seated in Heavenly Places
If you find yourself struggling in these times with lies that Fear is throwing your way, you must remember the price that Jesus paid for us. His death opened the way for His Spirit to live inside of us. We are seated with Christ in heaven. Everything that is a part of heaven is now inside of you. You have free access to all the things of God.
Is God Afraid of Fear?
If someone were to ask you if you think God is afraid of Fear, what would you say? That’s absurd! God would never be afraid of Fear. Then why do we so often give in to the lies of Fear rather than listening to what God is saying? The choice is ours…it always has been. Let’s stand up and make a choice to go after the dreams God has placed in our hearts.
Forget the Fear and Follow the Fire
Maybe the Lord has given you a dream to work with kids, minister to elderly in a nursing home, build a business, pray for the sick in hospitals, start a non-profit organization, run for a governmental office, share your paintings with the world, or write books. Maybe you sense a burning in your heart that there must be more to this life. You know that you want to go deeper into the things of God and even begin to move in supernatural signs and wonders, but you have felt Fear holding you back. Fear of failure. Lies that you are not good enough. Fear of persecution.
Here is the mandate that I hear resounding in my heart: It is time to Rise Up and step into the destiny God has planned for you!
In His Presence,
Cheri
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Filed under: Videos, Worship | Tags: Alberto & Kimberly Rivera, Soaking Prayer, Soaking Worship, TCAF, Worship, Worship in His Presence, Worship Video
The four videos below are of husband and wife worship duo Alberto and Kimberly Rivera filmed leading a group of believers to soak in the presence of God in a service in Toronto Canada. Each video picks up where the other left off since You Tube only allows for a certain length for videos.
The Riveras are anointed and go places in worship that will leave you on the floor encountering a mighty, yet gentle and loving Father.
The reason I wanted to post the videos was to give a place here on Life In His Presence where you could jump into worship and just spend time in His Presence.
Enjoy! (worship starts to really flow around 8 minutes in.)
About a month ago I felt like an assignment of the enemy was to release a paralyzing fear against believers in America.
As the Lord began speaking to me about this release of fear, I saw many of His children were going to find themselves struggling with fear over what the future would bring.
It is Not Time to Hide
Many believers think the answer to the fear and uncertainty they are feeling is to hunker down and hide until things are looking better. This is the worst mistake we could make right now because we would be giving in to the enemy. That is the trap set for us.
It is critical that we not hide. Now is the time to take a bold stand and embrace the risk of living for the message of the cross. This is truly an exciting time to be a believer and things have never looked better for the Body of Christ.
The Lord is positioning his army to walk in the full authority He has already given us. It is a time when His people will step into the greatness that He has called us to. This is the time when those who are truly walking with the Lord as one crucified with Christ will (more…)
