It was on a morning walk in the Fall of 2011 that I was having a heart-to-heart with the Lord. What I thought was going to be an ordinary walk was nothing of the kind. It turned into the most fulfilling and phenomenal day of my life! Among many things, my concern for lost souls and my longing for people to know Jesus as their Savior and King were heavily on my heart. I was also praying for confidence to be more outspoken about my faith so that I might be used in some way to further God’s Kingdom and bring glory to His name.
This desire was further ignited in me as I was listening to lyrics from Among Thorns that truly came alive. I was in agreement with every word as my spirit was calling out like no other time in my past. I wanted to be on fire for God like others I knew and welcomed the Holy Spirit as my Guide.
Within minutes and much to my surprise, I received an audible response to the prayer I had just prayed! My desire to be used for God’s glory and His Will became one. His presence surrounded me!
The God of Creation spoke my name, acknowledged that He heard me, and promised that blessings would come. He beautifully stated that “saving souls is what it’s all about!” Such precious words that He put into action the day He sacrificed His life!
I was told not to worry and assured that I would find my own way to speak about Him. And as if that wasn’t enough (He had me at “Debbie!”), I was told that I would do something that no one else has done, have some kind of platform, and be involved with groups of people who would unite for a specific cause. The end result would be a great harvest of lost and forgotten souls in what felt like an expansive revolution of love. Although I was completely clueless as to what any of this could mean, I knew it would be revealed in God’s perfect timing.
I had never heard the undeniable voice of God or felt His presence so strongly before that day, so I was shocked and in awe, to say the least! The weight of His presence was more than I could contain. My heart was beating with such an overwhelming force that I thought it would explode as I gasped for air, trying to catch my next breath. These moments, though intense, merged with an unsurpassed peace in a realm where time stood still and where everything seemed silent so God could speak. So much took place in so little time. The download I was given changed the course of my life.
I’m beyond honored that God wanted me to know what was on His heart that day and made Himself known to me in such a powerful and intimate way. I may not know until the day we meet if it was the nearness of God’s presence that took my breath away and made it feel like His heart was beating within me. Or if He wanted me to feel the rhythm and the depth of His love? Or if He wanted me to experience what it feels like to become one with the Living God? If so, mission accomplished! I felt all these things and more. It was pure ecstasy!
There are many things that I don’t know. Still, I do know this: God believes in me, and in obedience, I’m putting aside my insecurities and vulnerability and stepping out of my comfort zone with a giant leap of faith because I found my way just like God told me I would!
The mystery was solved a year and a half later when my son, Andrew, told me that my poetry glorified God and is a gift that God would want me to share. Revelation set in, and the words from my encounter immediately returned. The camouflage was removed, and I could clearly see what was in front of me all along. I finally realized that what had been flowing from my heart was an echo of His and that prophecy was being fulfilled each time I wrote anything that glorified God. I was blessed with what I was longing for, but given far more than what I could have ever asked or dreamed. The book that had been tucked away in the back of my mind waiting for the subject matter came to fruition that day!
It took a few years after my book was published to discover what the latter half of this prophecy could mean. I was told that I would be blessed for what I would do, but I had no idea that one way would be from a book I wrote that I sent to prisons and detention centers. What a blessing it was to learn of the inspiration and impact it was having on those behind bars!
One day as I was asking the Lord how I could receive help getting more of my books into the prisons and who the people are that are supposed to unite, a brilliant idea was given to me. My book could be a fundraising tool where people came together to support me with prison ministry! My prayer was answered, and my mission was known. What a relief! Things were finally falling into place and making sense with the prophetic word I received! Each of these findings, individually and collectively, fulfills the words of God, which thrills me beyond belief!
I would have missed out on the greatest experience of my life if I hadn’t been sharing my heart with God and given Him something to respond to. Please be encouraged to step into a deeper and more intimate relationship with the Lord, to have those heart-to-heart moments with just you and Him. He truly wants to hear about your hopes and dreams, your concerns, failures, disappointments, and fears. He has ingeniously designed us to communicate with Him through our thoughts, our hearts, and the words we speak. He’s always available, and He’s everywhere that we happen to be.
I didn’t realize that I had anything to offer, and I didn’t on my own; however, with God, all things are possible. I shared my heart with Him and He shared His with me. I am so grateful that the Lord knows the sincerity and the posture of our hearts. What an amazing phenomenon when the desires of our hearts and His Will collide in unison and love. It’s supernatural bliss! I bless you with a desire to seek the Lord above all else so that your desires are one with His.
God is beyond amazing! He spoke all of this into existence, and I, for one, do not want His words to return void for my lack of obedience. I want to represent Him to the best of my ability and be true to the Spirit’s leading.
With that said, I am personally inviting you to partner with us to bring this prophecy full circle. Jesus doesn’t want any to perish but to come to repentance and to receive eternal life. I will repeat what was spoken to me: “Saving Souls Is What It’s All About!”
Always Waiting for Me
I don’t need a telephone, Skype, or GPS
I don’t need to prepare for a long-dreaded trip
I don’t have to brush my teeth or even fix my hair
I don’t need the perfect outfit or have to climb the stairs
I don’t have to go anywhere to find You, Lord
You’re always waiting for me—Anytime, night or day
You’re always waiting at Your throne of grace
I come into Your presence
Grateful, remorseful, and truly repentant
Not wanting to live the same as before
Not wanting to live without You, Dear Lord
Thank You for being
only a thought or prayer away
and for hearing every word
that I’ll ever say or pray
Could that be why
You never slumber or sleep?
Is it because
You’re always waiting for me?
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