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John 10:10
“The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy, but I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” (NIV) “The thief ‘shepherd’ has no other agenda but to steal, kill and he couldn’t care less if he ‘lost some sheep.’ I have come with the sole purpose for you to have life in its most complete form.” (Mirror) “A thief has only one thing in mind – he wants to steal, slaughter and to destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect – life in its fullness until you overflow!” (TPT) Though the earth be shaken, “There is a river whose streams delight the city of God, the Holy Place, where the Most High dwells. (Ps. 46:4) God has established a safe haven for us to experience safety, rest, refreshing, and refuge: The River of God. The constraint of God is vastly different from the restrictions of man. God is jealous for us! I admonish you in this season to avoid foolish arguments and anger that does NOT achieve the righteousness of God. (Jam 1:20) God is holding us tightly in this hour to help us maintain heavenly perspectives. Do not resent his bridle. “Look at the birds of the air. They do not toil for provision, nor are they worried about tomorrow. They are wind driven.” (Matt. 6:26) What a glorious picture of what our life should look like - life, freedom, and simplicity! They know the direction of the wind. They listen and hear a low frequency sound coming from an approaching storm a day in advance and take refuge. We are like the birds of the air. The river is symbolic of Holy Spirit. The wind is symbolic of Holy Spirit. What refuge and peace! Evangelism is to simply invite people into the river. The wind is a picture of navigation, discernment, direction, and atmosphere. Simply stay close! During unusual times of confusion, we ARE the peacemakers. We ascend and stay positioned. Jump on in! When you hear the heavens sound, be wind driven. What glorious provision and refuge. I would admonish you my partners and friends to re-evaluate your thought life, daily activities and who you allow to speak into your life. Sean Hannity (I really do like him) nor Dr. Fauci lead me nor speak into my world. God’s written and revelatory word have the final say! Rise above the storm! Grace, peace, hope, and love, Ruth
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Spring has sprung! Has spring sprung? For many of us, we missed March, April, and now May. Trying to navigate through unchartered territory has become our song. I am reminded of the children of Israel journeying through the desert with no understanding as to how to acclimate to a place that was completely unfamiliar. Their only guidance came from the cloud by day and the fire by night. And so here we are.
There are moments I choose to believe that the government has our best interests at heart and at any moment Stein Mart will reopen and I can buy myself a birthday outfit with the cash that still sits on my dresser. That thought becomes very distant as the days pass. But still we wait. I must admit unashamedly that I have found peace and contentment on my own personal journey in the wilderness wanderings. I am experiencing a personal “reset.” What about you? Are you grumbling and complaining? If so, ask yourself, “Has God changed? Does He not see? And is He not sovereign?” Jeremiah 17:7 says, “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord. For he will be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when the heat comes but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought. Nor cease from yielding fruit.” Some prophets have said, “This is a forced Sabbath.” I tend to agree. Did God cause the calamity and Covid-19? Absolutely NOT. I will never stop believing that my God is good and so, so kind. But has God allowed us to discern the moving of the cloud and the fire? YES! The reset in my journey has caused me to gain a few pounds as I spend much of my day in intercession, worship, and journaling. And what about you? My personal submission is not to the Governor’s mandate, but to choose to use this time revisiting my life’s purpose. I have found that I love His presence more and more. My prophetic words are not as important as silence in this season. The Lord spoke to me over a month ago that He was raising up an underground prayer movement, and there was a clarion call to awaken one million intercessors across the earth. Now that is earth shattering! We will be ushering in the new era that has been prophesied, and perhaps it has come from this place of global panic and hysteria. We serve a King and a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. As good soldiers let’s not become entangled in the affairs of everyday life (2 Timothy 2:3). So, my prophetic insight is this: We will recover but with a new sobriety and perspective on our purpose and what is really important--God, family, fellowship, and service. Not much has changed. There is really nothing new under the sun. Stand for truth. The frustrations we may experience over the conflicting voices will eventually be revealed. Everything that can be shaken shall be shaken. You are being called to find yourself once again, hidden in Christ. Reset and re-emerge as one who is sure of their identity, their life’s purpose, and with a stronger discernment of the ways of God. Each day look to the cloud and during the night, the fire. This season shall pass and hopefully we as a people will re-emerge stronger and more purposeful in our mission. Is. 61 says, “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor, He sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He will be glorified.” Loving Him and You, Ruth and Impact Ministry We need to stand in the council of the Lord; what a test for the people of God and His prophetic voices! Can we still tap into the pure word of the Lord on this world crisis or be hindered by our own fears and public hysteria? In the midst of my own personal crisis, trust is what is at the core in this moment in time; not only for me but all believers. This is a road many have never walked down before, so I say:
It is time for us to TRUST It is time for us to WAIT upon the Lord It is time for us to WORSHIP It is time to LOVE our neighbors It is time to decree PEACE to the universal storm. God is in our tomorrows, so hold steady. Listen intently for the PURE word of the Lord, unbiased by emotions and worldly input. Let’s post and encourage our community with scriptures, prophetic insight and words of wisdom. Meditate on Psalm 91, Jeremiah 29:11, and Romans 8:28. Loving Him and you! Once again, another year is ending. I know you can look back over 2019 and see the goodness and faithfulness of our God.
I could write about all the ministry trips, the mentoring, and the full calendar. But in retrospect, above all I value His presence in my life and the many beautiful relationships with old friends and many new ones made. What I hold most dear is my morning time with my God. I have learned the art of meditation. I have come to deeply appreciate quiet communion and listening. Also, in 2019 there were necessary endings. I decided to take a year off from teaching the School of the Prophets after 10 years; I felt it needed a new wineskin. The School will reconvene this February completely revised with a much different Kingdom perspective, and I am excited about that! I also stepped away from overseeing the prophetic ministry at my home church to make room for a new leader, my dear friend Brent Turf. I have chosen to continue my part time employment at Caldwell Academy. I love the children and work with Godly staff and teachers. It is a joy to go in each day. I will continue there next year only if I have peace in my heart. His will is first and foremost. Because of the flexibility of this job, I am still able to travel in ministry. How awesome is that! I am very excited about the word the Lord is brewing in me for 2020. It is going to be a very exciting time. The Church is entering into a new era and we get to partake of the riches of the Kingdom. Friends, family, and brothers and sisters in Christ have had disappointments to overcome. Thankfully, God has graced us with wonderful people in our lives to make those moments bearable. Friends are a gift from God; cherish them. One thing remains true through it all--God is constant. He is ever faithful and kind. I have come to value relationships this past year as one of the most wonderful gifts He has graced us with in our short journey. We are learning as a people to place the highest priority on intimacy with Him and to love each other. If we seek to glean wisdom on our journey, let it be this: Never depart from the fundamentals of our faith. He is Lord over all the earth and yet chooses to speak to us. This is still a profound mystery to me. Listen, obey, give thanks, be grateful, and journey onward. His birth, death and resurrection still astound me. We serve a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Blessings abound to you and all your loved ones during this Christmas season. Loving Him and you, Ruth Mangiacapre Impact Ministry Also, in 2019 there were necessary endings. I decided to take a year off from teaching the School of the Prophets after 10 years; I felt it needed a new wineskin. The School will reconvene this February completely revised with a much different Kingdom perspective, and I am excited about that! I also stepped away from overseeing the prophetic ministry at my home church to make room for a new leader, my dear friend Brent Turf.
I have chosen to continue my part time employment at Caldwell Academy. I love the children and work with Godly staff and teachers. It is a joy to go in each day. I will continue there next year only if I have peace in my heart. His will is first and foremost. Because of the flexibility of this job, I am still able to travel in ministry. How awesome is that! I am very excited about the word the Lord is brewing in me for 2020. It is going to be a very exciting time. The Church is entering into a new era and we get to partake of the riches of the Kingdom. Friends, family, and brothers and sisters in Christ have had disappointments to overcome. Thankfully, God has graced us with wonderful people in our lives to make those moments bearable. Friends are a gift from God; cherish them. One thing remains true through it all--God is constant. He is ever faithful and kind. I have come to value relationships this past year as one of the most wonderful gifts He has graced us with in our short journey. We are learning as a people to place the highest priority on intimacy with Him and to love each other. If we seek to glean wisdom on our journey, let it be this: Never depart from the fundamentals of our faith. He is Lord over all the earth and yet chooses to speak to us. This is still a profound mystery to me. Listen, obey, give thanks, be grateful, and journey onward. His birth, death and resurrection still astound me. We serve a Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Blessings abound to you and all your loved ones during this Christmas season. Loving Him and you, Ruth Mangiacapre Impact Ministry  Greetings my friends and partners! Spring has really sprung and paved the way for summer heat. I recently returned from Israel where there were massive fires springing up everywhere. The Lord recently gave me a Word concerning the season that we are in. I saw the Lord take a drop cloth and place it over believers that have been through the fire of affliction. Many have been weary and tired and in a state of disillusionment, but in reality, the Lord was preparing them and purging them from things they did not need to go forward with into the next season. I believe we are on the precipice of a prophetic authority that has not been heard before. The baptism of fire is going to be released suddenly and we will be aware of the holiness and righteousness of God that will cause people to see the goodness and reality of who God is. There is a sobriety coming to the church, the Ecclesia, the Called-Out Ones! These are the ones who have spent their walk desiring to know the ways of God.
The beauty and majesty of God will be displayed through His bride. I believe that as we seek God to learn His ways as Moses did, a fresh perspective will help us overcome the disappointment of life. The beauty of God is seen through a passionate pursuit of friendship with Him. Never stop pursuing Him, no matter what the dark night of the soul brings. Ready yourself for a fresh baptism of fire!!! Stay encouraged and surround yourself with encouragers, as they are a gift from God! Choose wisely the people who will walk with you! Friendship with God is what we desire, but God-given friends are a beautiful gift as we walk through our journey here on earth! Blessings my friends, Ruth When I lived in New York, I would take the subway into Manhattan to go to a Broadway play or on rare occasion a restaurant. I did not like the hustle and bustle of the city and its crowds. It was necessary to endure it, however, if I wanted to enjoy all the city had to offer. We knew when the subway was about to arrive at our station, so we moved closer to the platform to be able to get in and get a seat. There was a faint rumbling sound and a vibration under our feet and we’d prepare for it by moving closer and gathering our group to get on board.
I sense the same “rumbling” in the spirit and I am looking for those who want to board with me, so to speak. I believe there is a global movement at hand. We can feel it, sense it, and are anxious to see it unfold. What will it look like? It will be defined not by glamour or glitz or big names or pageantry. There will be no superstars, just lots of nameless and faceless lovers of Jesus who have been hiding in the shadows and waiting in the wings for a pure move of God. They will carry the essence of the love and mercy and God and will minister to the rich and poor, the backslider, the broken, and the misunderstood of society. They will be free of judgment, opinion, and religious jargon. They will arise from pews and the hidden places, responding to the cries of humanity. They have been waiting in the wings. They have prayed in the secret place. They have been humbled by their own sin and shortcomings. They have allowed the Lord to mend them, mold them, and they cry for truth! They do not want more of the same Sunday morning sermons; they want Jesus! They want to see the blind eyes opened and the dead raised. They will be marked by the presence of Jesus and will speak out against injustices. They will not hold signs, but will demonstrate signs and wonders! In churches that preach Jesus and where His presence and His power are demonstrated through love, their numbers will explode. Churches will begin to work together in regions. Apostolic Centers will arise where none exist. Prayer houses and worship centers will rejoice! They have carried the vision and burden for many years and their labor is not in vain! Will you and I continue to incline our ears to the rumbling? Stay focused! Disengage from unnecessary chatter and clamour! God has been dealing with our hearts, motives, and our commitment to Him when no one was looking. I want His Glorious Bride to represent Him well. I want the Church to stand strong in the midst of chaos. Let us purpose in our hearts to proclaim what the Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 (TPT) “My brothers and sisters, when I first came to proclaim to you the secrets of God, I refused to come as an expert, trying to impress you with my eloquent speech and lofty wisdom. For while I was with you I was determined to be consumed with one topic—Jesus, the crucified Messiah. I stood before you feeling inadequate, filled with reverence for God, and trembling under the sense of the importance of my words. The message I preached and how I preached it was not an attempt to sway you with persuasive arguments but to prove to you the almighty power of God’s Holy Spirit. For God intended that your faith not be established on man’s wisdom but by trusting in his almighty power.” Loving Him and You, Ruth Published on The Elijah List, Thursday, February 21, 2019
I have been mediating on the changing role of the prophetic office in light of the reformation of the Church. I have been equipping prophetic people for 18 years, and suddenly I found myself reevaluating all that the Lord has so graciously entrusted me to do. It was as if some "boredom" had set in. I began asking, "What is my role in this season?" My focus shifted from personal prophecy to discerning the time and season in which we live in the NOW. This word was birthed as I meditated on the Scripture in Jeremiah 1, the "prophet's call" to build, root out, pull down, overthrow, build and plant. The call was to BE the voice and speak with authority over nations and kingdoms. Anyone called to the office of the prophet will have power to uproot, stamp out, destroy and upend, rebuild and plant anew. Being the Voice "There is health, stamina, and new found purpose and vision being released to the Baby Boomer prophets for such a beautiful task! May God's wisdom abound as we do so!" Being the voice is more significant than having a voice. Oneness with the Godhead is our highest priority, and Christ IN us empowers us to KNOW His heart, and not just prophesy from the "gift". Prophets need to disengage from clamor, chaos, and choose the road less traveled for true intimacy and friendship with God. Silence will become a new norm as we ponder and reevaluate our changing role in the Body of Christ. Since ALL are called to prophesy (1 Corinthians 12:31), we will not make prophesying our singular focus, but rather release the Body to do so on a greater scale. This will shift our focus to reformation of the Church and advancing the Kingdom. (Note: we will still deliver words, but they will be more authoritative, and with great power and and wisdom.) Speak With Authority Over Nations and Kingdoms Interestingly enough, the call to Jeremiah was a call to the nations of the earth; although he never went to the nations. How are we (as prophetic people) catalysts to shift nations? Since most prophets will not be called to travel to speak to kings, queens and presidents, our decrees and prophetic intercession release the same authoritative sound. We will support, and align with one voice as we stand behind those chosen to walk through such open doors. I have been fortunate enough to travel to many nations and places. In 2013 on a trip to Nicaragua, I was given the opportunity to prophesy over the radio to the nation. I released financial increase and business ideas on the call. The nation did begin to prosper and move from a stance of poverty to increase in that season. We will see a rise in prophetic networking to stand with those who have such open doors. Prophets will move into more creative ways of releasing God's heart and His plans for the nations. Through a series of dreams, I was given a mandate to pray for our nation's capital. I took a team and off we went, not knowing what the Lord would do. I fell prostrate outside the White House on the cold concrete and said one word: mercy. Mission accomplished. Obedience and simplicity will become the new norm. Discerning the Times and Seasons Just as the sons of Issachar had the call to discern times and seasons, they led the children of Israel wisely and strategically (1 Chronicles 12:32). Prophets will begin to move in uncommon wisdom to do the same. The secret life of the prophet holds the key to gain wisdom to empower the Body of Christ to prepare for ever changing seasons. I thank God for prophets who can skillfully articulate times and seasons. There will be an increase and expansion of this type of anointing upon the prophets as we move into our new place in the Kingdom. Nurture and Equip the Generation I see God raising up mothers and fathers in the prophetic movement that have such a desire to nurture and guide the next generation of rising prophetic voices. Lou Engle has shifted into such a mandate as many others are embracing and loving the rising fiery and passionate voices. My dear friend, Elizabeth Tiam-Fook, has pioneered such a movement, along with Prophets Jane and Tom Hamon, representing the generations working together. There is health, stamina, and new found purpose and vision being released to the Baby Boomer prophets for such a beautiful task! May God's wisdom abound as we do so! Releasing the Spirit of the Fear of the Lord Since prophets do not merely carry the message, but they themselves ARE the message, there will be such sobriety upon their lives as they walk in the fear of the Lord. As prophets have holy, fresh encounters with seeing the face and the fullness of God, He will release the Spirit of the fear of the Lord to bring repentance and expose dark places in lives for the purpose of deliverance and salvation (Isaiah 11:2). Calling Watchmen Into Key Positions "Prophets need to disengage from clamor, chaos, and choose the road less traveled for true intimacy and friendship with God." There will be an expansion of the seer anointing upon the prophets such as having a panoramic view across regions and lands, both nationally and internationally. It will be key to align with prayer centers and regional generals of intercession to sound the alarm and release keys to decree and declare the purposes of God (Habakkuk 2:1). Carrying the Justice Mantle "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne..." (Psalm 89:14). Prophets are foundational in the Kingdom, and have a keen awareness of God's heart in humane acts. Since prophets have a battle cry for injustices and as there has been an increase in atrocities that are unimaginable, prophets will begin to shift their authority to reach into city and state governmental authorities for the purposes of working alongside agencies that combat human-trafficking, poverty and high crime areas. They alone cannot accomplish such, but will release wisdom to leaders, pastors, prophetic intercessors and chaplains to infiltrate evil and release Heaven. Within the justice mantle we will see prophets being instruments to pioneer a fresh movement to bring racial reconciliation. Whenever there is a rise in tension and conflicts, there is a call to bring healing. Matt Lockett and Will Ford are two prophets who are releasing revelation concerning such systemic injustices. Aligning with Angelic Hosts to Help Share the Destiny of Regions and Nations Many years ago, while driving through a certain state to minister at a conference, I began weeping as I saw a huge angel hovering over a barren and oppressive land. At that moment, I discerned poverty and hopelessness. For several years, I would gather prophetic watchmen and intercessors and strategize prayer networking and team building. I could "see" the hosts of Heaven pleading for a release of His glory in many east coast states. We would take teams into Washington DC, New York City, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts to release His heart. I believe that prophets and seers will continue to work with the angelic in greater measure during this prophetic reformation. Move in Uncommon Wisdom Isaiah 11 is an indicator of the manifestations of Holy Spirit that would rest upon Jesus and consequently within us as well. Prophets are given authority to root out, pull down, overthrow, build and plant. Such a mandate of authority requires uncommon wisdom which is the mind of the Lord. Prophets will be put in key positions to dismantle strongholds and release strategies to unravel powers and principalities that seek to destroy our nation, beginning in government and the government of the Church. Just as the prophet was given authority within the call to be set over nations and kingdoms, the Lord has highlighted these areas that the spirit of wisdom will accomplish: 1. Root out racism and injustice systemically. 2. Bring down heavenly plans and assignments. 3. Destroy religious mindsets. 4. Throw down, release your mantle and giftedness to the next generations. 5. Build people, relationships and righteousness. 6. Plant and pioneer new innovative ideas to release Kingdom wealth. Prayer We thank You, Father, for being able to shift, very effortlessly, into the prophetic reformation. We align with change and make necessary adjustments in our own lives to adapt to it. Grace us with wisdom and grace to change. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.) Ruth Mangiacapre Impact Ministry of the Triad Email: click here Website: www.impactministryofthetriad.com Ruth Mangiacapre is the founder of Impact Ministry of the Triad and has been in full time ministry since 1999. She has been a church planter, and currently an itinerant prophetic minister, mentor, and author. She has traveled to many nations and many states preaching, teaching, and hosting the presence of the Lord. She has trained hundreds of Believers at the school of the Prophets in High Point NC for 10 years. She currently co-leads the Southeast Prophetic network, is part of New Day church at High Point leadership and presbytery team. She is part of Patricia King's Women in Ministry Network as a regional leader. She holds ordination with both Christian International, and New Day the Church at High Point. Ruth and her husband Andy have been happily married for many years, they have 2 married children and 2 grandsons, which bring them the greatest joy!  I am so grateful for all God has done in 2018. With each passing year, I am reminded of His love and mercy that never cease. I am confident that 2019 will be another chapter in our story of co-laboring with the King to advance His Kingdom, not our own.
I was privileged this past year to travel again to many places in the States and Canada working with leaders to gather prophetic voices in the Southeast and continue to mentor women and young prophets. I just finished my 10th year training in the School of the Prophets, and I plan to take off a semester to revisit some things. We should be willing to change and restructure as God leads. No matter how many doors the Lord opens, I recognize our journey is always first and foremost about loving God and loving people. I also took a part time position working at Caldwell Academy in Greensboro, working with transitional kindergartners. That open door has been a real blessing to my life. I travel locally on weekends and moved my extended travel to the summer and spring breaks. A plus is that I see my grandsons and daughter every day, and I work with some amazing Godly teachers! The Lord is releasing a word for 2019 that I will share in January. Until then, stand strong and know that you are valuable and loved! Have the best holiday ever and remember as you journey on in your own walk with our Lord to keep it simple! “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 Loving Him and you, Ruth and Andy Impact Ministry of the Triad |