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WFJ: I hear the cry of the broken!!!

Dr. Joseph Peck — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:37:44 +0000

Prayer Power (Monday, April 23, 2012)

REST: I went to bed at 10:15 pm exhausted and with much peace after completing 10 more hours of CME (about smoking), calling my parents, eating, and watching TV for about an hour. I slept like a baby until 5:25 am when Maui, my God alarm clock, got me up. After feeding Maui and letting her outside briefly, I came back to bed. I did not fall back to sleep, but rather lay still resting and reflecting in a semi-alpha state before getting up at 6:25 am with the fire and passion of God burning within me.

ABIDE: I immediately came to my desk to journal on my computer. I began listening to the “Cry Of The Broken – Darlene Zschech” video full of joy.

Cry Of The Broken – Darlene Zschech

Thank You Jesus for the passion that burns within me. I know that every great movement is history has come from a passionate commitment and I am passionate for You. I am desperate for Your presence. I come boldly to Your presence. LORD, I bow before your throne. You are my Healer, my Reeder. Your my hope, my life, my all. [Cry of the Broken] You hear the cry of the broken. You hear the cry of the broken. You hear the cry of the broken. You hear the cry of the broken. You hear the cry of the broken. You hear the cry of the broken.

Lyrics for “Cry Of The Broken”

Lord I come
Lord I thank you
For your love
For this grace divine
Love and mercy
Undeserving
You gave it all
The greatest sacrifice

You were wounded
For my sin
And You were bruised
For all my shame
You were broken
For my healing
Only by the cross
I’m saved

You’re the mender of the broken
To every outcast
A friend and comforter

We are desperate for Your presence
We are helpless here without You God

I come boldly to your presence
Lord I bow before your throne
You’re my healer
My redeemer
You’re my hope, my life, my all

You hear the cry of the broken
You hear the cry of the broken
You hear the cry of the broken
[x2]

You answer the cry of the broken
You answer the cry of the broken
You answer the cry of the broken

Wow, Jesus. What a wonderful start of my morning. You make leap for joy. You truly are my all in all.

Joseph, thank you for your passion. Thank you for setting aside this special time for us to meet, to talk, to commune, to be one with one another. I appreciate how you listen, how you observe.

I spared your medical license because I want you to be much more active stewarding your gift of medicine. Remember when the family practitioner at MCV told you “Medicine is a kind profession” and that there is a hole, be it round, square, or any other shape, for everyone who chooses to embrace this wonderful profession. I want you to contact David Nico and tell him you want to partner with him. Tell him you need help monetizing your involvement. He will have ideas. When you humble yourself and tell others you need help, they will respond, especially when they recognize Me in you.

Email Doug Wall this morning. He is waiting for your email. I have placed you in his life to magnify his impact 100 fold in the upcoming year. He needs you and you need him. Doug’s prayer for you yesterday came from My heart and from the Father’s heart. We are One. I AM giving Doug My heart of compassion for you and your needs. I hear the cry of the broken. I answer the cry of the broken. You have humbled yourself before me and man and I will answer. I delight in delighting you. You are a man after My own heart.

Joseph, those tears flowing down your cheeks come from experiencing My love in My presence. I want many, many more people around the world experiencing that kind of love so they can pour that into other’s lives. I have gifted you to be able Teach Others To Teach Others (T.O. To T.O. = 222, 2 Tim 2:2). You are my disiple and with you I AM well pleased. I delight in the properity of My servants, those who seek Me and who seek to do the will of My Father. Rejoice and BE exceedingly glad. My favor is upon you. My grace dwells with you. You have been faithful with the little things and so I AM giving you much more. You can be trusted with the KEYS to the Kingdom of heaven. Rejoice and BE exceedingly glad. I AM with you. Where I go, miracles happen. Expect miracles everywhere you go. BE a miracle everywhere you go like Dr. Bruce Wilkinson teaches.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your faitfulness to me and to Julia. Thank you for your habit of journaling to record our journey together and to leave a record of prayers, miracles, and moves of God for future generations to come. I AM with you. Where I AM, miracles happen. Expect miracles!!! BE blessed.

Joseph Peck’s prayer update – Do fewer things better

Dr. Joseph Peck — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:20:22 +0000

From: Joseph Peck, M.D.
Subject: Joseph Peck’s prayer update – Do fewer things better
Date: Mon, Jan 5, 2012 at 11:20 AM
To: Intercessory prayer team

Dear intercessors,

My how time flies when you’re having fun.

A few weeks ago during the weekly Master’s Mind Marketing group meeting, the Holy Spirit made it clear that our keyword for that day was INTERCESSION.

This morning as I spent several hours updating my online journal and improving how that is organized, I realized that while our dreams and goals are important, PRAYER must come first.

Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. (Psalm 127:1)

The business of the church is PRAYER and we are the church.

In order for God to magnify our impact exponentially, it’s essential that we grow our intercessory support proportionally. This past week Lisa Rae Preston told me about an author who wrote that for every hour of ministry, he precedes that with five hours of intercession.

This morning I was really convicted for how I need to be a much better steward of intercession and my intercessory support team. Thank you for your willingness to hold up my arms, so the LORD will give us victory in the battles ahead.

So Joshua did as Moses said to him, and fought with Amalek. And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. (Ex 17:10-12)

As I was journaling this morning, I was prompted to combine two of my categories – Weekly Highlights and Weekly Low Points – into one category, namely Weekly Review. This forced me to take a careful look at my low points for the past week. Normally, I focus on the highlights. As I did that, it became obvious that I was overextended. Even though I accomplished a lot last week and saw God move powerfully every day, I can see I’m juggling too many balls and dropping some along the way. In the process, relationships suffer.

The LORD is telling me, “Do fewer things better!” While that sounds easy, it’s tough to change old habits, so I need your prayer support on this one.

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes,” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment. (James 5:12)

I continue to work at applying the 60-60 Experiment in my life to intentionally connect with God every 15-30 minutes. When my Cool Timer goes off at 15 minute intervals, I thank God for these divine interruptions.

Yesterday I had one of my most relaxing, peaceful, and fruitful Sabbath days ever focused on God and family.

Here are my prayer requests this week

That I will do fewer things better
That I will honor God with how I steward my time, prayer, and relationships
That God will richly bless tomorrow’s launch of the 4-week UNCOMMON Journaling For Divine Destiny coaching program, not just for me but for everyone who participates

Blessings to do fewer things better!

Joseph

P.S. God is at work all around you! Will you join Him?

Tabernacle Prayer

Dr. Joseph Peck — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:02:28 +0000

Tabernacle Prayer by Dr. David Yongii Cho

The video below is the best message on prayer I have ever heard and it’s by a pastor (Dr. Yongii Cho) who started the largest church in the history of the Christian world.

Last night (Feb 13, 2012), the LORD ended my day with an exclamation point, including a wonderful conversation with Will Green. During our conversation, Will was prompted to email me his long list of YouTube videos with inspirational Christian messages and anointed worship. Will told me hespent about 80 hours watching these over the previous 2-3 weeks.

I went to bed at 8 pm listening to my Word Warrior Audio Bible starting with Genesis 11, the story of Abraham. I woke up with a vivid dream around 1 am on Feb 14 (Valentine’s Day).

DREAM: I was in some type of old house with lots of Christians. The house had many gaping holes in the roof and walls. Then a plane approached. I was not concerned at first, but then someone suggested we all get on the floor and take cover. As the plane flew overhead, it fired some type of weapon that caused people it hit to die in agony. The plane kept circling and attacking, each time getting closer to the roof top as it dropped in altitude. Finally, I stood up and fired something that attached to the plane to harm it. Eventually, I blew up the plane.

This dream is a reminder that you are in a major spiritual war. The enemy is taking out God’s children and you must stand in gap with purposeful and strategic prayer (INTERCESSION) to take the enemy out.

I got up at 1:25 am, shaved, took a shower, and washed my hair. Then I came downstairs and began journaling. The first thing I did was to write down the three ways the LORD ended my yesterday with an exclamation point. Then I was prompted to access my Gmail to find Will Green’s email with the link to this outstanding video teaching about prayer by Dr. Yongii Cho.

Tabernacle Prayer

Learn How to Pray with Dr. Cho – A Well Repected Teacher of Prayer

Learn How to Pray with Dr. Cho is the best prayer method any serious Christian can possibly learn. If you want to learn how to prayer in a biblical way, this course is taught by the most successful Christian leader in modern history (in my estimation). Go to http://TemplePrayer.com for more information and to get the DVD on Tabernacle Prayer with Pastor David Yonggi Cho.

Prayer Power
Father God, I ask you to stir hearts and move mountains with this powerful message by Dr. Yongii Cho. Open our eyes of understanding to receive this blessing in its fullness. Thank You for the precious gift of prayer. Thank You for stirring our hearts to pray. Thank You for Your amazing love and mercy. We bless You LORD. We honor You Father. We exalt Your holy name. We say Hallelujah! Glorify Your name! Glorify Your name! Glorify Your name! Amen and amen!

Blessings to understand Tabernacle Prayer and pray with a faith that moves mountains!!!

Joseph

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Benefits of Praying in the Spirit by Dr. Yongii Cho

Dr. Joseph Peck — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:42:32 +0000

Benefits of Praying in the Spirit

Each Sunday while planning for the upcoming week, I am reminded that “Praying in tongues is the KEY to unlock the door to the supernatural!” as I copy and paste the Template for my Weekly Routine into my journal.

This morning I came across this excellent teaching by Dr. Yongii Cho about the Benefits of Praying in the Spirit. Pastor Cho started and oversees the largest church in the history of the world. Enjoy!

Benefits of Praying in the Spirit by Dr. Yongii Cho (Part 1 of 4)

Benefits of Praying in the Spirit by Dr. Yongii Cho (Part 2 of 4)

Benefits of Praying in the Spirit by Dr. Yongii Cho (Part 3 of 4)

Benefits of Praying in the Spirit by Dr. Yongii Cho (Part 4 of 4)

Joseph

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Joseph, I love it when you quote my Word

Dr. Joseph Peck — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:41:24 +0000

Quote My Word

Prayer Power (Mon, Jan 16, 2012)

REST: I went to bed at 9:00 pm very tired after reading Judges 1-6 in bed using my Kindle. I fell asleep quickly and slept like a baby until ~ 1:45 am. I lay still resting and reflecting in bed before Maui, my God alarm clock, got me up at 2:10 am.

After feeding Maui and letting her outside briefly, I went to my home office, knelt down and prayed, and then began journaling on my computer. I set my Cool Timer to go off every 15 minutes to keep the 60-60 Experiment going.

Jesus, thank You for another precious night of sleep in a warm comfortable bed next to Julia in our beautiful and safe home. Thank you for waking me up early full of inspiration and clarity with what I am to do. Thank You for keeping me from accessing my email yesterday. I do want to stop the habit of checking emails on Saturday and Sunday.

Thank You Jesus for yesterday. Thank You for the great start to my morning with rich abiding time with you, including my two-way prayer with clear direction. Thank You for guiding me to complete my Sunday Inspiration early before leaving for SPCC and for time to walk Maui. Thank You that Julia chose to come with me to SPCC and that I was flexible enough to drop her off at the Warrenton Aquatics Center. Thank You for afternoon nap and for the quality time I spent reflecting on my past week and planning my upcoming week. Thank You for the opportunity to watch the Green Bay Packers play the New York Giants. Thank You for the dinner Julia made for both of us. Thank You for prompting me to read Judges 1-6 in bed on my Kindle before going to bed.

I so desire to live a life of intimacy with You and abundance through You. It’s my heart’s desire to be wealthy so I can be an extravagant giver. I also desire to please Julia and honor my parents. I desire to please Julia being able to take nice vacations around the world while at the same time evangelizing the wealthy. I desire to honor my parents by being debt free, treating them to nice things, having health insurance. I desire to be able to pay for nice weddings for Caren and Robbie and to be able to send them on nice honeymoons. Help me to breakthrough LORD. Help me to breakthrough. It’s time. I’ve waited long enough.

It is written, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:1-3)

It is written, “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God: Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out. The LORD will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before your face; they shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways. The LORD will command the blessing on you in your storehouses and in all to which you set your hand, and He will bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you. The LORD will establish you as a holy people to Himself, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways. Then all peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they shall be afraid of you.” (Deuteronomy 28:1-10)

It is written, “By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life.” (Proverbs 22:4) and “The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.” (Proverbs 15:33)

Joseph, I love it when you quote my Word. Thank you for setting aside this precious time to commune with Me. Thank You for seeking Me with all your heart. Thank You for honoring Me with your first fruits, including your time and finances. Thank You for quieting your mind, fixing your eyes on Me, tuning to spontaneity, and journaling. When you do that, you will hear from Me as Dr. Mark Virkler promises. And hearing clearly from Me is the most important thing you can do because more than anything else I desire your obedience. Thank You for modeling a life of faith. Thank You for sticking with the dream I placed within you. Thank You for the many ways you honor Julia, especially being patient and kind. You are the apple of my eye. Keep doing the right things. Keep honoring people. Keep your commitments.

Joseph, close your eyes and tell Me what You see.

VISION: Jesus, I just see a completely black slate.

Yes, Joseph, today you begin a new life. Old things have passed away and all things are new. Today I will begin drawing on that blank slate to create a life of abundance for you, Julia, and your family. You are humble and fear Me. My promise to you which I will keep are riches, honor, and life. Relish these blessings and share them freely. Keep Me first and I will keep you first. Honor Me and I will honor you. It sounds simple and it is.

Add to your signature, “To be spiritually healthy, you must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life!“

Inspired by TV interview of Aiko Hormann by Patricia King called Three Brains. Aiko has written a booklet called “Living in the Miraculous.” The Three Brains are the the head brain, the gut brain, and the heart brain. Emotional memories are stored in the heart and gut.

Joseph

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#WFJ: Be faithful (committed) to this new habit

Dr. Joseph Peck — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:42:10 +0000

REST: I went to bed at 10:15 pm tired, fell asleep within 5-10 minutes, and slept like a baby until about 5 am. I lay still in bed resting and reflecting before Maui got me up at 5:35 am.

ABIDE: After feeding Maui and letting her outside briefly, I came to my new Sacred Place (basement family room). After praying on my knees for a few minutes, I sat down on the comfortable sofa. First I prayed through Psalm 91 several times, personalizing it for me, Julia and me, Caren and Robbie, Will Green, and Nancy Slocum. Then using my Kindle, I read Genesis 29-30 and Psalm 8.

I discovered that Laban gave his daughter Rachel to Jacob after he he had spent 7 days sleeping with Leah as his new wife. This was before he served Laban another 7 years. I also realized that Jacob deceived several people before the LORD changed his name, including his brother Esau, his father Isaac, and Laban. Later, after wrestling with God, God gave him a new name (Israel) and new identity.

The other thing I realized is that Rachel’s first son was Joseph and after he was born, Jacob departed from Laban to begin a new life.

Genesis 30:22-25 Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb. And she conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my reproach.” So she called his name Joseph, and said, “The LORD shall add to me another son.” And it came to pass, when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, “Send me away, that I may go to my own place and to my country.

Here is the prayer I wrote in my “Sacred Time – Sacred Place” journal:

My key word for 2011 is COMMITMENT.

My key scripture is “Let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes’ and your ‘no’ be ‘no’!” (James 5:12)

And the key question is “What will be your legacy?”

Jesus, thank You for guiding Julia and me not to go out for New Years, but rather to go to bed early and get up early to start the new year off well. Thank You for the past year, for guiding me through that, for all the valuable life lessons I learned, and for all the people I was able to bless and serve.

My prayer for this new year is simple. Help me to honor (pray to) you morning, noon, and night each day like Daniel did. Help me to abide in You in a deep and rich way daily that I might bear much fruit for the Kingdom and Your glory.

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days. (Daniel 6:10)

Joseph, that is a wonderful prayer. That’s a great way to start off a new year. Be faithful (committed) to this new habit for the first 30 days (January) and that habit will become your routine. I have prepared you for an outstanding year in 2011. Do you part and I will do Mine. I AM your good Shepherd. I will protect you. During your quiet time 3x/day in January, I want you to read Psalm 91 3x/day. By the end of the month, you will have that memorized. Embrace and believe My promises of protection and deliverance. Your deliverance from the curses of Freemasonry was no small matter. Rejoice and BE exceedingly glad in Me and with Me. Bear much fruit.

He who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit… (John 15:5, NASV)

Psalm 91 (NASV)

1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty
2 I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust!”
3 For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
5 You will not be afraid of the terror by night, Nor for the arrow that flies by day;
6 Or the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or the destruction that lays waste at noon.
7 A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not approach you.
8 You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.
9 For you have made the LORD, your refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place.
10 No evil will befall you, nor will any plague come near your tent.
11 For He will give his angels charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.
12 They will bear you up in their hands, that you do not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you will trample down.
14 Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name.
15 He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will rescue him and honor him.
16 With a long life I will satisfy him, and let him see My salvation.

More Blessings

Blessings to be faithful to one new habit in 2011 to ABIDE in Yeshua deeply!

Joseph

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Dr. Joseph Peck — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:51:27 +0000

On October 27, 2010 I began weekly Breakthrough Life Coaching sessions with Lynne Lee, who lives in Derby, U.K. She and Renato Amato from Italy are strategic players for “The Spiritual Triangle Between Virginia, the U.K. And Italy.”

After just two weeks of Breakthrough Life Coaching, Lynne has begun experiencing extraordinary breakthroughs in several areas of her life. For example, Lynne now plans to offer “How To Hear God’s Voice” as a coaching program and she’s writing a book this weekend that will be published and become a whole series of books.

The following is the November 9, 2010 post by Lynne Lee titled “This is a powerful way to hear God” for Members of her Christian Life Coaching Cafe.

If you haven’t subscribed to Lynne’s Cafe, I recommend you prayerfully consider doing so. It’s highly inspirational and quite affordable.

Life works much better when you operate out of spending time with the Father and hearing His heart for you. When I want to know what God has to say to me I make time to sit undisturbed and write in my journal.

Today I sense the Father asking me to share one of last week’s journal entries with you.

On November 3rd (2010) I wrote:

What do you want me to know today Father? I’m here to listen, I love hearing what you have to say to me.

This is what I sensed the Lord say in reply:

I really am your Daddy. Believe it. You are precious to Me and what matters to you matters to Me.

I love the way you are drawing aside to have special times of communion with Me. Think of how you are with your children and how it gladdens your heart when they choose to spend time with you and ask for your wisdom.

Know that I love you. I will provide all you need and direct your paths. Remember what I said about focus. Focus on one thing and complete it before moving onto the next.

I AM giving you tools and support to help you do what I have called you to do. Be reassured that you are on the path that I have mapped out for you.

It is My idea that you offer How To Hear God’s Voice as a coaching program. People are hungry and they are looking for Me, desperate to know how to hear Me. Run with it, have fun with it and listen for My voice in it. I will direct your steps and show you what it looks like.

You have wisdom because you take time to listen. You will be more in demand. Before you say yes to invitations check to see that it is where I AM working, and have the courage to say no even to good things that will simply keep you busy.

You know more than you know you know. You hear more than you know you do. Many times when you have spontaneously thought to do something it has been My prompting. Have the courage to follow those promptings even when they seem silly to you.

Continue to delight in me. IMMERSE yourself in the things that are dear to My heart and yours and be free to be you. I love you and so do your family and friends. You don’t need to try to be like anyone else, simply be you. Who you are in Me is delightful. You cause My heart to sing and I delight to bless you.

Know that you walk in My blessing and enjoy it. Enjoy what I give you and enjoy who you have become. Delight yourself in abundance and prepare to be surprised at what I will do.

You are being used to transform many lives. Your reach is further than you know.

It’s time to CELEBRATE. Celebrate what I have done and who you have become. Celebrate and know that My goodness and loving kindness last forever.

Pick up the threads I hand you and I will show you how to weave them into a beautiful tapestry. Don’t concern yourself with what it will look like, simply follow My directions and know that it will be beautiful. I will take care of everything just like good daddies do.

Journaling is a powerful way to tune into what the Lord is saying, I hope you are encouraged to try this for yourself.

If this way of hearing God is new to you I suggest you download the first chapter of Joseph Peck’s Journaling For Breakthroughs book for free. Just click on this link

http://lynnelee.com/freechapter

And for added measure, here is part of today’s (November 9, 2010) journal entry, I am blessed indeed :)

I began by chattering -

It’s a red letter day! No accident that I am writing in red today. Interesting to note that the Lord is already speaking through events and coincidences. Why is today so significant? Because I am writing a book that will be published. How exciting is that!! It will become a whole series of books….

It feels like you have brought me back to why I went online in the first place – to help people with the help that helped me. If my excitement is anything to go by then I have come home and am about to walk into my destiny. I need to know whether this is an idol that will get in the way and detract from my true purpose…But enough from me, I want to know what you have to say…

Still and quiet your soul and wait. there’s no rush, sit a while with Me and rest. Bask in My presence and let’s enjoy one another.

Just as your lounge echoes light and nourishes the soul, restoring peace, so will you. Your mission is to do people good. Your books will give people who can’t meet with you one on one an opportunity to benefit from the wisdom I have placed in you.

Your name is no accident – Lynne – by the pool or waterfall, refreshing one. You bring encouragement and refreshment wherever you go. Your books will bring hope and encouragement, they will provide keys. Run with this, it is My doing, it was My idea.

Think on how this began. It was born out of prophecy and vision. What is happening now is the fulfillment of a lifetime of desire and longing. I planted the desire to write. I have riches for you to share and now is the time to release them. These last few years have laid the foundation and infrastructure to make it possible.

Keep on dreaming, dream with Me and dare to do what you once thought to be impossible, nothing is impossible with me. I AM the God of infinite possibilities. Partner with Me and allow My Holy Spirit to lead you and show you the way.

Know that you CAN do what I have called you to do. When I call I also equip and you are well equipped.

Enjoy this time and know that the best is yet to come. Put aside any doubts you have and know that I AM the enabler…I will enable you to do this. I will give you what you need when you need it and I will show you how.

I have already connected you with the people who can help and support and cheer you on. You will see your dreams come into being, and hope fulfilled will be like a tree of life.

In the physical realm winter is fast approaching but for you spring is here. the long dormant seeds are bursting forth into life. Enjoy the garden I AM creating for you. Delight in my creation and know that I do all things well.

Be blessed to be a blessing,

Lynne

Journaling For Breakthroughs first chapter

Blessings to learn to hear God’s voice!

Joseph

Joseph Peck, M.D.
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Words From Jesus to Joseph

Dr. Joseph Peck — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:55:45 +0000

We have a living God, a speaking God! One who loves us, His children, and He particularly loves to speak to us! He can speak to any one of us who love Him.

“In the Last Days I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh: your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams” (Acts 2:17).

You might be thinking, “I read the Bible every day, so I’m hearing from the Lord every day.” While it’s good to read the Bible, the recorded Word of the Lord, which is the foundation of our Christian faith, it’s wonderful to also hear straight from the Lord and “take heed to His sure word of prophecy, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in our hearts” (2 Peter 1:19).

His Word says to “Stir up the gift of God which is in you” (2 Timothy 1:6). So, every day should be a new experience for us, a new listening to the Voice of the Lord. Why live only on yesterday�s spiritual food, when we can have fresh “manna from Heaven” (John 6:58) every day? Jesus still speaks today! Listen to what He told me on June 15, 2008:

I have the KEYS – simple keys to BREAKTHROUGH. It’s not complicated. You have to trust me on this. Just keep writing down what You hear me saying. I know what works and what doesn’t. I am the Alpha and Omega, so I see the end from the beginning. I have to show You before you can show others. What you shared at Soul Purpose Church today was good. Even though it seems that most people didn’t get it, seeds were planted. You have a generous heart. What you’re doing in secret, I will reward openly. That’s My word – that’s My promise.

BREAKTHROUGH RESOURCES

#WFJ: THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS IS CHRIST! (Dec 19, 2009)
#WFJ: The $14,400 Miracles (Dec 12, 2009)
#WFJ: The Spiritual Triangle Between Virginia, the U.K., and Italy (Dec 5, 2009)
Opportunities to invest in yourself and the Kingdom of God (Nov 4, 2009)
The Angel Breakthrough and the $14,400 Miracle (Sep 14, 2009)

Words from Jesus to R. Joseph Peck, “a pen in God’s hand, giving love a voice”

#WFJ: Praise Me with your whole heart! (April 23, 2010)
#WFJ: Rejoice Greatly (April 21, 2010)
#WFJ: Keep my words, and treasure my commands within you (April 8)
#WFJ: Thank you for your willingness to go a NEW DIRECTION (March 31, 2010)
#WFJ: You are a COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST (March 14, 2010)
#WFJ: Can A Nation Be Born In A Day? (March 3, 2010)
#WFJ: I ALWAYS bless My Word (Feb 16, 2010)
#WFJ: Eye has not seen, nor ear heard (Feb 15, 2010)
#STJ: Open my eyes LORD that I may see (Feb 9, 2010)
#WFJ: Thinking Big and Acting Small (humility) is the key to every highly successful business (Jan 22, 2010)
#WFJ: VISION CASTING for the next decade (Jan 20, 2010)
#WFJ: Randy, you have discovered the key to opening the door to anyone or any organization (Jan 19, 2010)
#WFJ: My sheep are hungry for more of Me and My holy Word (Jan 18, 2010)
#WTJ: I Stand Amazed In All Of Your Glory (Jan 17, 2010)
#WFJ: I AM a warrior and My kingdom is spread by force (Jan 11, 2010)
#WFJ: I AM married to Israel (Jan 9, 2010)
#WFJ: INTIMACY is the keyword for this year and decade! (Jan 8, 2010)
#WFJ: The fear of Me is a fountain of life (Jan 7, 2010)
#WFJ: I AM the cup of the blood (Jan 5, 2010)
#WFJ: I AM the liberty you seek through my Spirit (Jan 4, 2010)
#WFJ: I have been guiding you each and every day of 2009 (Jan 1, 2010)
#WFJ: Come Home My Children – I AM Throwing a Party! (Dec 25, 2009, Nancy Slocum)
#WFJ: Cherish Julia. Honor her. Treat her as you would Me (Dec 23, 2009)
#WFJ: I have been enlightening you (Dec 21 2009)
#WFJ: Let Freedom Ring (Dec 18 2009)
#WFJ: I AM a God of miracles (Dec 17 2009)
#WFJ: What if I blessed you with something much better (Dec 16 2009)
#WFJ: Randy, please tell me what you want for Christmas (Dec 15 2009)
#WFJ: I have called you friends (Dec 12 2009)
#WFJ: BE in Me and in My Word (Dec 5 2009)
#WFJ: I AM the Alpha and the Omega (Dec 4 2009)
#WFJ: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge (Dec 1 2009)
#WFJ: Praying in My name, seeking My face with others births My Father’s visions (Nov 30 2009)
#WFJ: I have shown you the Secrets of the Vine (Nov 29 2009)
#WFJ: When My people start to tithe their time for Me (Nov 28 2009)
#WFJ: Communion with Me is where the abundant life starts (Nov 27, 2009)
#WFJ: Thank you for opening a gateway to heaven consistently (Nov 26, 2009)
WFJ: Awake! Arise! (Nov 25, 2009)
WFJ: Rest in Me! (Nov 21, 2009)
WFJ: I AM your good Shepherd (Nov 20, 2009)
WFJ: UNLEASH YOUR SPIRIT (Nov 18, 2009)
WFJ: You are ready now! So am I! (Nov 15, 2009)
WFJ: God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear Him (Nov 14, 2009)
WFJ: You’re being a know-it-all is what’s getting in your way! (Nov 11, 2009)
WFJ: Love always and blessings for God’s peace that passes all understanding! (Nov 5, 2009)
WFJ: I live within you, deep within your heart of love (Oct 16, 2009)
WFJ: In My presence is fullness of joy (Oct 13, 2009)
WFJ: STILLNESS is a key to pressing in to Me (Oct 12, 2009)
WFJ: Two Way Journaling – God’s SUPERNATURAL “HIGH”-WAY to His Heart (Nancy Slocum, Oct 8, 2009)
WFJ: I AM Smiling Down Upon You (Oct 2, 2009)
WFJ: Randy, write the vision down! (Utah, Sep 22, 2009)
WFJ: The Dam Is Breaking (July 27, 2009)
WFJ: I have specific instructions to give You each day (June 18, 2008)
WFJ: I have the keys – simple keys to breakthrough (June 15, 2008)
WFJ: I want you to dine with Me this morning and each day! (June 10, 2008)

Blessings to CHOOSE a LIFE of abundance!

Joseph Peck, M.D.
“Blessed to be a blessing”
THE CONNECTOR and The Journal Guy
Founder and Executive Director of Webinars777 and Seminars777
Community Transformation Specialist
Changing Lives to Disciple Nations
www.empower2000.com

Note: On February 27, 2010, I officially began using my middle name (Joseph) instead of my nickname (Randy) per the Lord’s prompting.

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UNCOMMON Journaling is the key
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Fruit of Journaling: Vibrant Prayer Life

Dr. Joseph Peck — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:34:28 +0000

Yesterday, I began a series about “Fruit of Journaling.” I wrote about “Covenant Relationship – Authenticity.” Today, I share a second example of fruit from journaling, namely a Vibrant Prayer Life.

I have a vibrant prayer life and a radical faith. When the Lord asks me to do something I’m willing to do that, whatever the cost.

As I have journaled more and more over time, I’ve developed such an intimacy and love for Jesus. Being thankful for the little things in life helps me maintain my joy.

Nehemiah 8:10b, “Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Isaiah 29:19 The humble also shall increase their joy in the LORD, And the poor among men shall rejoice In the Holy One of Israel.

There is a protocol for entering the presence of the King – thanksgiving and praise.

Ne 12:46 For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.

Ps 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.

Ps 100:4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

My favorite method for journaling is “Yesterday … Prayer Power.” At the start of each morning, I make a list of things I did and recall happening the day before. At first yesterday is a blur, but as I start to write down what I remember, I begin to notice all kinds of blessings that I might have missed or forgotten about otherwise. I understand how things are related and recognize how God is using me to change lives. I notice what works and what doesn’t. At the end of each item, I write “Thank You Jesus!” Based on personal experience, writing those 3 words makes a tremendous difference in developing an attitude of gratitude and giving glory to God.

After thanking Jesus for the blessings of yesterday, I ask Him what He wants to share with me that morning. Then I write down what comes to my mind spontaneously without judging it. Very quickly, there is a FLOW of thoughts and love. I keep writing until the flow stops. By writing down my conversation with the LORD, I can go back and review it.

As Mark Virkler teaches, “Hearing God’s voice is as easy as quieting your mind (STILLNESS), fixing your eyes on Jesus (VISION), tuning to SPONTANEITY, and writing (JOURNALING).” Mark is the author of “How To Hear God’s Voice.”

Here is what Virginia Morton, author of Marching Through Culpeper, wrote in her blog post on July 8, 2009,

“Two-way journaling with Jesus is powerful!

So you’re probably wondering what is two-way journaling. It’s actually not complicated. Write in your prayer journal on a regular basis, daily if possible. Ask Jesus specific questions about your problems, decisions, direction, etc. Picture Him sitting beside you. Then be still and listen for His answers. According to Jerry, when we’re quiet and waiting, we should write whatever comes into our minds. This is how we hear His voice. Don’t think about what you’re writing and don’t worry if it doesn’t make sense. Just write everything that comes.

The power is when you go back and read what He has said. Believe that it is His voice and act. I’ve found I’m the most inspired and know I’m on the right track when I go back and reread Jesus’ answers in my prayer journal. I like to highlight them in red.”

I don’t profess to always be right in hearing from God, but being right 80% of the time and acting on what I hear is far better than never or rarely trusting in what I hear and acting on it.

In John 10:27, Jesus says “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”

My journal is full of incredible God stories and answered prayers. Answered prayers build faith as well as my prayer life.

Practicing the presence of God in my mornings has helped me develop the habit of practicing the presence of God throughout my days. I now stay in constant dialog with the LORD as I go about my days.

What is prayer? It’s communion with God. Prayer is the Christian’s lifeline to God, and with it lives are changed for eternity! E.M. Bounds knew the secrets of prayer and that God has established divine principles and promises for our every need. Since the time of the apostles, no man besides E.M. Bounds has left such a rich inheritance of biblical research into the life of prayer. Prayer was as natural to him as breathing the air. He made prayer first and foremost in his life because he knew it as the strongest link between man and God.

E.M. Bounds wrote, “The most important lesson we can learn is how to pray… God shapes the world by prayer.”

Mt 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”

Blessings to develop a vibrant prayer life!

Joseph

Empower 2000, Inc.
Empowering and Connecting a New Generation of Godly THOUGHT LEADERS
POWER NETWORKING God’s Army Around the World
Changing Lives to Disciple Nations

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P.S.S. Spiritual Journaling will transform your life!

UNCOMMON Journaling is the key
to unlock YOUR dreams!

Reason #7 To Journal: Build Your PRAYER Life

Dr. Joseph Peck — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:55:15 +0000

Prayer is the most powerful tool God has given to us!

“but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” (Acts 6:4)

How’s your prayer life? Are you too busy not to pray?

If prayer truly is the most powerful tool God has given us, then why do most people pray so little. I think it comes down to habits and a fast pace of life. Most people are too busy too pray. Others have never learned how to pray.

Prayer is a habit like journaling. If you journal regularly and include prayer as a routine part of that, you will pray and get better at it. I guarantee it. When you learn to apply the 4 keys to hearing God’s voice discussed later, your prayer time will become much richer.

That’s because you will be having intimate conversations, rather than monologues, with the Creator of the universe. You will come to know what it really means to abide in Him.

A few years ago I heard a frightening statistic that pastors in America spend an average of only three minutes each day praying. Yet, leaders must lead by example. Teaching about prayer is not the same as praying. Prayer doesn’t happen on the run.

I’ve seen first hand how difficult it is to get pastors from different congregations to pray together on a regular basis. Most pastors are too busy doing the ministry themselves instead of equipping the saints to do it.

During the 40 days of Lent in 2006, Pastor Randy Orndorff invited his congregation at the Culpeper United Methodist Church to participate in a seven week small group study titled “Too Busy Not To Pray.” I think about 100 people chose to participate. Virginia Morton, one of our Pray Culpeper team leaders, was one of them. The resulting spiritual growth and big answers to prayers have been very encouraging.

My connection to Virginia Morton and Pastor Randy led me to order the book and audio CD’s by Bill Hybels titled “Too Busy Not To Pray” in September 2006. I found Pastor Hybels’ teaching about prayer in his book to be fantastic.

As a result of reading and listening to Bill Hybels’ book, I wrote a series of daily devotional messages in a series titled “Too Busy Not To Pray” during October 2-18, 2006. In my message on October 3, I shared the following excerpts from Bill’s book:

“Prayer is an unnatural activity. It is an assault on human autonomy – an indictment of independent living. To people in the fast lane determined to make it on their own, prayer is an embarrassing interruption. Prayer is alien to our proud human nature. And yet somewhere, some place probably all of us reach the point where we fall on our knees, fix our attention on God, and pray.

Why are we drawn to prayer? 1) We pray because we understand that the most intimate communion with God comes only through prayer. 2) Prayer also helps us feel surrounded by God’s presence. As we grow in prayer, God reveals more of Himself, breathing more of His life into our spirits. Through prayer, God gives His peace that passes all understanding.

People are drawn to prayer because they know that God’s power flows primarily to people who pray. God’s power can change circumstances and relationships. It can help us face life’s daily struggles. It can heal psychological and physical problems, remove marriage obstructions, meet financial needs. In fact it can handle any kind of difficulty, dilemma, or discouragement.

The greatest fulfillment (thrill) in praying is the qualitative difference in your relationship with God. Through prayer, you can carry on substantial soul-searching conversations with God every day.”

On the morning of February 5, 2008 while “doing the dew,” the Holy Spirit led me to
listen again to the audiobook “Too Busy Not To Pray.” While doing that, I posted former
devotionals related to this topic into my blog for Your Daily Blessing. Here are some of
my favorite life lessons from those:

When man works, man works, but when man prays, God works!
Prayer is the key to unlocking God’s prevailing power in your life!
Our God is a giving God, a blessing God, a loving God!
God is capable of handling any problem we can bring Him. He is waiting for us to
recognize His power and to ask Him.
God invites us to come into His presence!
The point of prayer is not to get what you want, but rather to receive what you need!
Without a carefully structured plan, we’re all likely to become imbalanced.
Faith comes from looking at God, not the mountain!
When the request is right, the timing is right, and you are right, God says “Go!”
The most common cause of unanswered prayer is prayerlessness.
For you to pray at all times is the will of God, not just a good idea!
The value of a contemplative life is character transformation.
Listening to God is like listening to anyone – before you can hear Him, you must be
ready to listen!
Strength comes from solitude.
The Holy Spirt never contradicts the Word of God!
Prayer is a way to maintain constant communion with God.

Blessings to journal to build a strong prayer life!

Joseph

Empower 2000, Inc.
Empowering and Connecting a New Generation of Godly THOUGHT LEADERS
POWER NETWORKING God’s Army Around the World
Changing Lives to Disciple Nations

P.S. Sign up TODAY for my free E-course “30 Days To Breakthrough!” God wants to transform your life NOW!

P.S.S. Spiritual Journaling will transform your life!

UNCOMMON Journaling is the key
to unlock YOUR dreams!