Advice? Prophetic word?

[secretmessenger22@gmail]

I am at a place where I am fairly sure of my my calling but I dare not accept it. That probably sounds weird to most people, it looks wierd when I read it but thats where I'm at. Over the last I don't know 7 years? I have this turmoil in my heart fighting to believe and not to believe, calling it God will and calling it only pride.

I've had multiple experiences and dreams but I always dare not accept because it could be pride lurking in my heart.

I had a dream where I had this sword made of light but I kept saying sure someone else and I put it in the ground like the sword in the stone, then someone else would come along and try to pull it out and a voice from heaven would shout "unworthy!" And I would reach my hand out and the sword would just fly back into my hand from where it was at, this happened multiple times.

I get the underlying message of the dream, but how does one come to the point where one accepts the calling God has put there as not being born of pride? How does one move past this feeling that it could be pride lying to me in my dreams?

Prayer would be greatly appreciated or if anyone is blessed with words of wisdom or of discerning of spirits or of interpretation of dreams, I don't know ow if there is a way to privately message but if so I would chat like that as well.

Thank you for your consideration.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

Well if it's a call from God, then it's not from pride. Now you can let pride sneak in and take control of that calling, but God's calling will never come from pride. That would mean God is the source of pride then which is clearly not the case.

 

[secretmessenger22@gmail]

Well if it's a call from God, then it's not from pride. Now you can let pride sneak in and take control of that calling, but God's calling will never come from pride. That would mean God is the source of pride then which is clearly not the case.

Yeah, I guess that's what my heart fears, is that pride will enter in? I don't know. I need to face whatever is causing the turmoil in my heart for sure.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

Yeah, I guess that's what my heart fears, is that pride will enter in? I don't know. I need to face whatever is causing the turmoil in my heart for sure.

We all have that struggle, pride can come in many forms and fashions. I wouldn't let it stop you from fulfilling your calling, because then you are giving into fear, if you are not following God's call because you FEAR it may be from pride or lead to pride.

Just stay humble, sounds simple right? lol I know it's not that easy.

Stay laser focused on Jesus. Keep Him ever in the front of your heart and thoughts. Serve others out of love and you'll find pride has no place to rest in a heart that is full of love.

4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7

 

[Pioneer3mm]

I am fairly sure of my my calling but I dare not accept it.

If you have a calling to ministry, it will happen/unfold..
- whether you accept it or not.
- in His time..
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Some people (who have a calling to ministry) go through struggles/waiting & being broken..
- sometimes..years.
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I am saying this..from experience.
- during my journey.
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My advice is..
- find out about..your spiritual gift/ministry gifting.
- continue to wait on the Lord.
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Also, I hope you can find mature Christians (with ministry experience)..who can help & guide you.
- near where you live..
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More of discernment & clarity to you..

 

[Dosblade]

My self I would not go by dreams. You can ask Him to confirm His word by the mouth of two or three.

 

[GTW27]

I am at a place where I am fairly sure of my my calling but I dare not accept it. That probably sounds weird to most people, it looks wierd when I read it but thats where I'm at. Over the last I don't know 7 years? I have this turmoil in my heart fighting to believe and not to believe, calling it God will and calling it only pride.

I've had multiple experiences and dreams but I always dare not accept because it could be pride lurking in my heart.

I had a dream where I had this sword made of light but I kept saying sure someone else and I put it in the ground like the sword in the stone, then someone else would come along and try to pull it out and a voice from heaven would shout "unworthy!" And I would reach my hand out and the sword would just fly back into my hand from where it was at, this happened multiple times.

I get the underlying message of the dream, but how does one come to the point where one accepts the calling God has put there as not being born of pride? How does one move past this feeling that it could be pride lying to me in my dreams?

Prayer would be greatly appreciated or if anyone is blessed with words of wisdom or of discerning of spirits or of interpretation of dreams, I don't know ow if there is a way to privately message but if so I would chat like that as well.

Thank you for your consideration.

Blessings! The more unworthy one feels, the more likely the calling. As in, "I am nothing and He is all" and "I am the least of His sons or daughters" It is the lowly that He exalts. A humble vessel He can use. In a true calling, it is The Lord that is Glorified through the believer as it will be Him working through the believer. All Glory, Honor, and Praise, belong to The Lord and The Lord alone.

 

[Hidden In Him]

I am at a place where I am fairly sure of my my calling but I dare not accept it. That probably sounds weird to most people, it looks wierd when I read it but thats where I'm at. Over the last I don't know 7 years? I have this turmoil in my heart fighting to believe and not to believe, calling it God will and calling it only pride.

I've had multiple experiences and dreams but I always dare not accept because it could be pride lurking in my heart.

I had a dream where I had this sword made of light but I kept saying sure someone else and I put it in the ground like the sword in the stone, then someone else would come along and try to pull it out and a voice from heaven would shout "unworthy!" And I would reach my hand out and the sword would just fly back into my hand from where it was at, this happened multiple times.

I get the underlying message of the dream, but how does one come to the point where one accepts the calling God has put there as not being born of pride? How does one move past this feeling that it could be pride lying to me in my dreams?

Prayer would be greatly appreciated or if anyone is blessed with words of wisdom or of discerning of spirits or of interpretation of dreams, I don't know ow if there is a way to privately message but if so I would chat like that as well.

Thank you for your consideration.

The answers you received were excellent, especially GTW's. The fact that you are worried about pride is itself a good sign you are worthy. And by the way, that happens a lot when it comes to stronger callings. God has to get very selective because a lot of people are not worthy. I've seen it in dreams concerning others, and I've sometimes been warned in dreams not to go searching out someone for a particular partnership in ministry, because only the one He chose was to be accepted, and I was not to start "fishing" around for someone myself.

The sword is most important of all, IMO, because without it you will never be a true threat to the enemy, so the dream has very good imagery, and it's basically saying you just need to get with the program and stop looking at yourself either way. You need to accept the calling and submit to God, because it likely won't be going away.

if you would like to discuss any of it further, let me know and I can send you a conversation.
Hidden

 

[ARBITER01]

I get the underlying message of the dream, but how does one come to the point where one accepts the calling God has put there as not being born of pride? How does one move past this feeling that it could be pride lying to me in my dreams?

If your dreams are very vivid and absolutely unforgettable, then they are of GOD and to be accepted. He will reveal their meaning in due time. It is good to ask Him for the meaning also instead of relying upon other people. Get your answers from the source.

Some dreams are instructive, some are warnings, some reveal facts that are either current or past, and some reveal situations that you will ultimately get into in the future. Some of those situations can be avoided if you pray for them to not to come to pass. In some ways, the dream was given to you to do just that.

Don't be afraid of what GOD has in store for you. Just pray for Him to help you reach that point. Don't rely upon yourself.

If you are being given a sword to use then do everything that He needs you to do to take that sword up and use it. Some people are chosen for specific works by GOD such as Paul, I would assume you are being groomed into something great with GOD. Don't be afraid of it, just keep telling yourself "it's not about me, it's about Him." That needs to be your constant mantra in life, and you'll be just fine.

Also, it's about learning everything you need to finish the race GOD has for you and running it well. You're not the only one that will be given a sword as you seen, some will be given an even more powerful one than that, just stay close to Him, learn how to get into worship and fellowship with Him and you'll make great progress together. Remember, it's not about you, it's about Him.

 

[Serena23]

I think you've received some good advice here. I would add that it is every believer's call to go out and preach the gospel to all the earth. It is a lie of the enemy that suggests you don't have a powerful calling to serve and build the Kingdom. Of course, we each have gifts and callings from God that are specific to what our work will be, but everyone's goal is to increase and build up the Body of Christ. Submit to the Lord and tell Him you will do anything He asks of you.

I think your best option is to take a step in the direction you believe you are called in and see what happens. I will say, the enemy doesn't want you to take up a sword (the Sword of the Spirit) and start fighting for Team Jesus. So it's probably not the enemy telling you to do something.

As far as pride goes, you are wise to be wary of it. However, don't let that be a roadblock for the works you are meant to do for God. Make it part of your daily prayers to ask the Lord to lead you not into temptation (the Lord's Prayer!). Pray for a pure heart and righteous motives. Ask and you will receive. God will take care of you if you put your trust in Him.

Continue to work on hearing the voice of the Lord so you can ask Him for more guidance and receive clearer answers than dreams. You can also ask Him to tell you what your dreams mean. I recently discovered a method for quieting my carnal mind so I can hear the voice of the Lord. It is a simple prayer/command: "Mind, submit to my spirit. Spirit, take me to the Father." Wait a moment until everything goes quiet. Then speak to the Lord and expect an answer.

God bless you!

 

[Francis Drake]

When the disciples were called, do you think they were free of pride? Look at their arguments as to who was the greatest!

Surrender yourself to the Lord and allow him to lead you.

 

[Francis Drake]

My self I would not go by dreams. You can ask Him to confirm His word by the mouth of two or three.

That's sad. In my long history of walking with the Lord He has spoken to me many times through dreams and visions, just as the scriptures say he would.

 

[I's2C]

I am at a place where I am fairly sure of my my calling but I dare not accept it. That probably sounds weird to most people, it looks wierd when I read it but thats where I'm at. Over the last I don't know 7 years? I have this turmoil in my heart fighting to believe and not to believe, calling it God will and calling it only pride.

I've had multiple experiences and dreams but I always dare not accept because it could be pride lurking in my heart.

I had a dream where I had this sword made of light but I kept saying sure someone else and I put it in the ground like the sword in the stone, then someone else would come along and try to pull it out and a voice from heaven would shout "unworthy!" And I would reach my hand out and the sword would just fly back into my hand from where it was at, this happened multiple times.

I get the underlying message of the dream, but how does one come to the point where one accepts the calling God has put there as not being born of pride? How does one move past this feeling that it could be pride lying to me in my dreams?

Prayer would be greatly appreciated or if anyone is blessed with words of wisdom or of discerning of spirits or of interpretation of dreams, I don't know ow if there is a way to privately message but if so I would chat like that as well.

Thank you for your consideration.

Scripture tells us in the end days: Joe 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
7 in Biblical numeric's means "spiritual completeness" is it time to stand up?. If GOD has a determined path for someone they are elected to do HIS will. Reminds me of Saul whos free will was to persecute Christians but GOD had other plans and Paul became a chosen vessel that he could not stop; Paul became what he persecuted a CHRIST man whos commission was a 3 level ministry preaching to gentiles kings and Israels who were abroad. Thing I dont get from your post is why you think pride has anything to do with it? I am missing something.

 

[Lost Witness]

I am at a place where I am fairly sure of my my calling but I dare not accept it. That probably sounds weird to most people, it looks wierd when I read it but thats where I'm at. Over the last I don't know 7 years? I have this turmoil in my heart fighting to believe and not to believe, calling it God will and calling it only pride.

I've had multiple experiences and dreams but I always dare not accept because it could be pride lurking in my heart.

I had a dream where I had this sword made of light but I kept saying sure someone else and I put it in the ground like the sword in the stone, then someone else would come along and try to pull it out and a voice from heaven would shout "unworthy!" And I would reach my hand out and the sword would just fly back into my hand from where it was at, this happened multiple times.

I get the underlying message of the dream, but how does one come to the point where one accepts the calling God has put there as not being born of pride? How does one move past this feeling that it could be pride lying to me in my dreams?

Prayer would be greatly appreciated or if anyone is blessed with words of wisdom or of discerning of spirits or of interpretation of dreams, I don't know ow if there is a way to privately message but if so I would chat like that as well.

Thank you for your consideration.

That's an awesome dream.

 

[OldAbramBrown]

The sword referred to has to be all the spiritual meanings to Holy Scriptures because our enemy is not in the flesh.

It can mean defending fellow believers by equipping them with fuller understanding of all those meanings.

 

[FutureAndAHope]

Psa 132:3-5 "Surely I will not go into the chamber of my house, Or go up to the comfort of my bed; I will not give sleep to my eyes Or slumber to my eyelids, Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."

Find a place for God every day, and He will guide you.

 

[secretmessenger22@gmail]

Scripture tells us in the end days: Joe 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
7 in Biblical numeric's means "spiritual completeness" is it time to stand up?. If GOD has a determined path for someone they are elected to do HIS will. Reminds me of Saul whos free will was to persecute Christians but GOD had other plans and Paul became a chosen vessel that he could not stop; Paul became what he persecuted a CHRIST man whos commission was a 3 level ministry preaching to gentiles kings and Israels who were abroad. Thing I dont get from your post is why you think pride has anything to do with it? I am missing something.

I suppose I just find it easier to believe that it is pride? I suppose I am just trying to find every reason why I am wrong, maybe I am just running from God?

 

[secretmessenger22@gmail]

The answers you received were excellent, especially GTW's. The fact that you are worried about pride is itself a good sign you are worthy. And by the way, that happens a lot when it comes to stronger callings. God has to get very selective because a lot of people are not worthy. I've seen it in dreams concerning others, and I've sometimes been warned in dreams not to go searching out someone for a particular partnership in ministry, because only the one He chose was to be accepted, and I was not to start "fishing" around for someone myself.

The sword is most important of all, IMO, because without it you will never be a true threat to the enemy, so the dream has very good imagery, and it's basically saying you just need to get with the program and stop looking at yourself either way. You need to accept the calling and submit to God, because it likely won't be going away.

if you would like to discuss any of it further, let me know and I can send you a conversation.
Hidden

Do you know anyone particularly gifted with interpretation?

 

[Hidden In Him]

Do you know anyone particularly gifted with interpretation?

PM sent.

 

[Presbyterian Continuist]

I am at a place where I am fairly sure of my my calling but I dare not accept it. That probably sounds weird to most people, it looks wierd when I read it but thats where I'm at. Over the last I don't know 7 years? I have this turmoil in my heart fighting to believe and not to believe, calling it God will and calling it only pride.

I've had multiple experiences and dreams but I always dare not accept because it could be pride lurking in my heart.

I had a dream where I had this sword made of light but I kept saying sure someone else and I put it in the ground like the sword in the stone, then someone else would come along and try to pull it out and a voice from heaven would shout "unworthy!" And I would reach my hand out and the sword would just fly back into my hand from where it was at, this happened multiple times.

I get the underlying message of the dream, but how does one come to the point where one accepts the calling God has put there as not being born of pride? How does one move past this feeling that it could be pride lying to me in my dreams?

Prayer would be greatly appreciated or if anyone is blessed with words of wisdom or of discerning of spirits or of interpretation of dreams, I don't know ow if there is a way to privately message but if so I would chat like that as well.

Thank you for your consideration.

My wise old pastor once told me that if I wanted to know more about the prophetic and be able to distinguish God's voice apart from the voices of the world, flesh and the devil, is to be a person of prayer and of the Word. What he meant was that a person needed to have continual fellowship with God in prayer and have a full, comprehensive knowledge of the Bible.

God has said everything He has to say to mankind through the pages of the Bible, and so if we need a prophetic word, then it comes from the Bible. This is because the Bible is a living book, infused with the Holy Spirit, so when we search the pages of the Bible for answers, the Holy Spirit is involved to lead us to the place in the Bible where we will find the answers we need.

So, if anyone came to me asking for guidance or a prophetic word, I would say, "If you want to know the will of God for your situation, read the Bible, and if you want to do the will of God, do the Bible" When Peter said that "we have a more sure word of prophecy", he meant the written Scriptures.