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Breakthrough in Your Finances

Jesus tells us that if we put the Word of God into practice, the things we do will withstand the sto

November 17, 2022 • Doug Addison

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Building Your House On Solid Ground

*Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.* Matthew 7:24–25 NIV

Jesus tells us that if we put the Word of God into practice, the things we do will withstand the storms.

The Lord Wants You To Be Blessed To Be A Blessing

*But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.* Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV

It is the Lord’s will for you to be blessed, make money and in some cases, produce wealth to be a blessing.

Somehow, the spirit of poverty came into the lives of Christians.

We need to break out of the spirit of poverty and lack and step up to be a blessing.

True Wealth Is Not Money

*For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.* Matthew 6:21 NIV

True riches is a relationship with God our Father through Jesus (Colossians 2:2–3).True wealth is found in the greatest commandment of love (Matthew 22:36–40).Being rich is not the size of your bank account (Romans 14:17).

As we get healed of the issues of our soul, the Lord can trust us with true wealth —spiritually (gifts and anointing) and financially.

Money Can Be Dangerous

We need to:

Make sure our heart is in the right place—God will test our motives

Get rid of greed deal with overspending and addictions

Break out of a poverty mindset and realize that “with God all things are possible”

Let go of the guilt that says we cannot serve God and have money

Discover the healthy balance that God intended us to have regarding money

Expand our possibilities and get creative so we can change the world with God’s love!

Money Is Not Evil

*For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.* 1 Timothy 6:10 NIV

One side of money is poverty, living a life where God’s grace is sufficient. The other side is getting caught up in the love of money and being motivated by greed and idolatry.

We need to break the spirit of pride, poverty, greed and Mammon (serving money).

We can live a balanced life, free and clean so God can use us to bless others.

Understanding Biblical Principles

There are principles that run throughout the Bible. These principles are not rules. They are laws of the Spirit or ways of the Spirit.

It’s better to give than to receive.

You must give to receive.

Whatever you sow you reap.

The last will be first. Be humble and God will exalt you.

Love your enemies.

Principles of the Bible work no matter who uses them.

Many worldly teachings, coaching and business strategies pull on these principles, but they take out the life source.

A personal relationship with the Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit bring them to life.

The Most Powerful Principle Is Love

*Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’... And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”* Matthew 22:37-–40 NIV

Jesus referred to this as the Greatest Commandment. It is not just love in general, but the love triune ...

Love God, love your neighbor, love yourself!

As you bring these under the Lordship of Jesus, you will come into agreement with Heaven. This is the secret to health and wealth, and everything flows through this.

The Principle Of Giving

*Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.* Luke 6:38 NIV

Giving is the doorway to receiving, but there is more to this message.

The Lord wants you to give of your time, money, love and attention.

You will need to give money such as tithes and offerings, but in the new global economy you can ask the Lord where to give.

Do Not Be Afraid

*Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.* Joshua 1:9 ESV

Blessings,

Doug Addison

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P.S. Right now, the Lord wants to break you out of the previous season and bring you a blessing of repayment! The Lord is strategically positioning people for the coming revival and He is repaying “double for our trouble!” We have an opportunity for you to increase your faith and break out of everything that has been holding you back. The Break Out Blessing is a springboard for you to go into deeper things. Find out more here.

Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his Daily Prophetic Words, Spirit Connection podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.

A Season of Harvest, Multiplication and Fruitfulness

April 19, 2024 • Doug Addison

In this special excerpt, Tony Kim shares some insight on the end-times harvest and the year of the open door. Below are some notes from our Partners-only Monthly Mentoring Session. These sessions have been recorded and you can access them by becoming a Partner today! Find out more at https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ Tony started out the session by saying that we are in the new Hebrew calendar year 5784, which is the year of the open door based on the meaning of the 4th letter of the Hebrew alphabet (alef-bet). This is a season for the great harvest. The 4th miracle of Jesus is Him feeding the 5000, so the 4th letter of the Hebrew number system also represents multiplication. The Church in the Book of Acts experienced addition first, and then after chapter 5 they went into multiplication. So Tony believes we're moving from addition into multiplication. He went on to say that he believes—this year—we’re going to see God multiply the works of our hands and the seeds we've sown. Multiplication will come through thanksgiving. Tony also believes we're stepping into a season of God's fullness. It's a “fullness of time” time … in terms of what's happening within God's timetable. In that kind of season, thanksgiving and gratitude are key. One of the sins that kept the Israelites out of the Promised Land was their grumbling. Let's shift from grumbling into gratitude! When Jesus received the fish and the bread, He looked up and broke it. Many people feel broken in this season, but remember that after Jesus gave thanks, there was multiplication. Remember the 4th miracle of Jesus and be encouraged. In Genesis chapter 2, there is a mention that out of Eden flowed 4 rivers. Eden means “his desire.” So out of His desire, there are 4 rivers. The 1st river was called Pishon and that means “increase.” The 2ndd river, Gihon, means “to burst forth” or “break through.” Tigris, the 3rd river, means “rapid or “acceleration.” Euphrates, the 4th river, means “fruitfulness.” So, get ready because the places where you thought you were breaking, Tony believes you are going to bear much fruit! You're going from barrenness to fruitfulness … because of your faithfulness! Perhaps you thought that no one has seen your faithfulness. Tony mentioned that he felt like the Lord is saying, “Get ready because we are in the 4th river of Euphrates, and you are going to step into it by His grace … by His Spirit … not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit … into a great season of fruitfulness!” Tony mentioned that this word personally encouraged him, and he has seen this happen in his own life. Their church attendance has quadrupled! And if it’s happened for him (the multiplication), it will happen for you too! InLight Connection thanks Tony Kim for sharing his heart with us. P.S. Thank you to all of those who partner with InLight Connection and give on a regular basis. You are holding their arms up in the spirit right now, and they are truly grateful. For those who have not yet given or it’s been a while, https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ … to help, just click https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ Becoming a Partner will give you access to the upcoming guest speaker events. These meetings are going to be POWERFUL! Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his Daily Prophetic Words, Spirit Connection podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.

The Bride of Christ and Holy Matrimony

April 12, 2024 • Doug Addison

In this special excerpt, Bonnie Jones shares her insight about the Bride of Christ, intimacy with the Lord and going behind the veil. Below are some notes from our Partners-only Monthly Mentoring Session. These sessions have been recorded, and you can access them by becoming a Partner today! Find out more at https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/. Bonnie started out by saying the time has come for the Bride of Christ to enter into the holiness of God. This is where the Bride is seated behind the veil. Behind the veil, the enemy is not going to touch you and it’s where the Lord will teach His Bride. There’s no struggle or striving because you’re in the presence of the Lord. Bonnie mentioned that a lot of times, the Lord teaches her in the night season. During the day people are busy, and at night He takes you to this place which is behind the veil. It’s here that your mind is given over to Him. The bridal veil represents the purity of the bride. There’s a lot of carnality in the Church worldwide, and some people just attend because it’s the right thing to do. But the Bride needs to press in. Bonnie talked about Isaac and Rebecca and about how the first thing Rebecca did when she got off the camel was put a veil on her face. She knew she was Isaac’s bride, but he wouldn’t be able to see her until he removed the veil. In the Jewish tradition, the bride covers her face completely until the end of the wedding ceremony. When the bride and groom are legally married, the groom lifts the veil as a way of finalizing their marriage. Two years ago, the Lord told Bonnie that He’s coming to lift the veil off His Bride. That’s why she started her ministry, Daughters of the Dawn. The Lord is coming to lift the veil off the face of His Bride (His beloved who has been faithful to Him, preparing herself for His return). He’s been faithful to continuously intercede for her while she prepares herself in holiness, faithfulness, truth and love. Bonnie said she thinks the Lord has a real expectation about this. He’s as excited for us as we are for Him. The Lord wants that face-to-face encounter with His beloved as He lifts the veil. There’s a dimension we have not yet attained, and Bonnie believes like Moses met with God face to face and the glory rested upon him, that is what the Lord is wanting us to do. Bonnie said that when she goes to bed at night, there’s such anticipation in her and an expectation of a visitation from the Lord … For Him to show her something in a dream or give her a “knowing” or an understanding. The Lord is going to breathe new life into His Bride. Bonnie said we’re going to see new life and it’s going to be something we haven’t seen before. Bonnie told the Partners how her husband, Bob Jones, said there were seven years when he walked in a “Samuel anointing.” He said every word he spoke came to pass right then, and he saw many people get saved and healed. Bonnie mentioned again that that’s why we need to get rid of all our fleshly stuff … Because when the Lord speaks, He needs a vessel to work through … and then we can release His word in power. So, we really need to have clean vessels … pure, only unto the Lord. Bonnie closed by saying that the Lord is unveiling the Bride to take her by the hand into holy matrimony. InLight Connection thanks Bonnie Jones for sharing her heart with us! P.S. Thank you to all of those who partner with InLight Connection and give on a regular basis. You are holding their arms up in the spirit right now, and they are truly grateful. For those who have not yet given or it’s been a while, https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ … to help, just click https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/ Becoming a Partner will give you access to the upcoming guest speaker events. These meetings are going to be POWERFUL! Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his Daily Prophetic Words, Spirit Connection podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.

Knowing Holy Spirit as a Person

April 5, 2024 • Doug Addison

In this special excerpt, Sean Smith shares some practical ways we can begin to view Holy Spirit as a Person and not an impersonal force. Below are some notes from our Partners-only Monthly Mentoring Session. These sessions have been recorded and you can access them by becoming a Partner today! Find out more at https://dougaddison.com/timeoff/. Sean started off by saying that the first imperative for intimacy with God is that you have to have a revelation of God as your Father. Secondly, you must recognize the Holy Spirit as a Person. Holy Spirit is not “junior God.” Sometimes people treat Holy Spirit like He's a junior partner in the Trinity. Jesus told His disciples that it was good for Him to go away because He would send another helper. The Greek word used there means “another of the same kind.” Sean mentioned how he thinks about what Peter would have thought . . . that no one could replace Jesus because He’d done all sorts of miracles. But Jesus knew His mission was to bear our sins upon Himself, to pay the price to release the Kingdom of God, etc … Sean said Jesus was telling them, “You’re ready for this and as real as I’ve been to you, that’s how real Holy Spirit wants to be.” So, is your relationship with Holy Spirit as real as the disciples walking with Jesus? To feel that, bring Holy Spirit into your situations and get His perspective, wisdom and narrative. Sean then mentioned how when Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, he did not say, “the iPhone.” He only said, “iPhone,” making it more personal. In the same way, we can drop the “the” and say, “Holy Spirit.” This can give us a better sense of intimacy. Holy Spirit is not chill bumps. He's not goosebumps. He's not warm flashes. He's not even power alone, those things are impersonal. Holy Spirit is a Person! He has feelings and He can be grieved. He's not moody but He has moods. He’s in the mood to heal. He’s in the mood to restore! He’s in the mood to convict … Sean said, “I'm not saying He's moody, I'm saying He has moods.” Holy Spirit talks and He has a will! It's all proved in Scripture that He is a Person! InLight Connection thanks Sean Smith for sharing his heart with us!