At the beginning of a new year, it's always a good time to seek the Lord for guidance as we shift into the new.
I'll let Sara's word below speak for itself...as it will really help you to regroup and reboot in this new year. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List subscribe here.)
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As I was sitting down to write recently, I felt the Lord say, "Regroup to reboot." As I pressed into both of those words, I saw an encouraging picture of what God is in the process of doing and how we, as His Body, can press into it!
We are in the process of a corporate regroup. This word can be defined as: to arrange in a new grouping; to put back together in a tactical formation, as after a dispersal in a retreat; to come together again in a group; to reorganize for renewed effort, as after a temporary setback, or, to recollect one's composure and focus for a renewed effort (American Heritage Dictionary).
You may have noticed shifts, even in your own life, that have been transitions, new connections, new procedures, etc. God is very strategically regrouping His people. Because the 'battleground' of the past couple of years has greatly changed the way things normally function, there are now new placements, new positions, and new purposes God is activating in which to use you.
Moving Mountains
God is moving on the mountains of influence in society, and you may find He is calling you to a mountain which you previously hadn't given much thought or consideration. Alternatively, you may also find God bringing you opportunities that weren't an option previously, which are in keeping with callings and promises you'd gotten years ago. During this regrouping time, it will be important to seek the Lord on where and how He wants to use you and to not assume it will look the same as it always has. Pay attention to new opportunities He is opening up, or even new skills you've been forced to develop the past few years due to hardships and changes in lifestyle. (Photo via Wikipedia)
Coming Together Again
Watch and see God open up new borders. He is bringing us back together, both in a global sense (after a prolonged time of separation) and also by joining us with new communities and groups. Be prayerful about new groups and fellowships He is leading you to be a part of, as God is creating these groups very purposefully.
Repentance, Restoration, and a Complete Transformation
There is a breakthrough behind repetition and steadfastness. The "re" in "regroup" means repetition of an action. It can also mean a turning back, restoration to a former state, or transition to an opposite state. There is a change in directions coming that will involve repentance, restoration of the former blessings, and a complete transformation.
Focus Returning
If you've been experiencing a spiritual fog or feeling pulled in many directions, this next season is one of simple focus. Instead of putting little bits of time and effort into many things, God is going to clarify an area or two of focus.
All of this is in preparation for a reboot. When I looked up reboot, I found that it can mean: restart; to bring back (an earlier film or television show), usually with a new cast and updated script (American Heritage Dictionary); or, to refresh (something) by making a new start or creating a new version (Merriam Webster). (Photo via Unsplash)
Did I Lose It All?
I picture an image of a computer restarting – particularly when there has been an emergency shut down after creating something important. As it reboots, there is that feeling of panic where you ask yourself, "Did I lose it all?" If that's you, spiritually, God says, "Nothing has been lost." In this time of 'reboot,' you'll discover creative ways God has preserved and used all things for good (see Romans 8:28), and there will even be a resuming of things that have been put on 'pause' or set aside for years.
Updating the Cast and Script
God is still working out His unchanging word and promises, but in this new season you will see changes in the 'cast' and 'script.' Both on an individual and larger level, expect God to raise up new people into important positions. Also, expect divine surprises that don't fit the trajectory. 'Scripts' that we ourselves, our community, or the media have created that don't fit what God is really doing are going to be flipped in surprise breakthroughs.
Ways We Can Pray
• Ask God to highlight the specific ways He wants to use you this season.
• Ask God to bring together the groups you are needing to be a part of during this season.
• Ask God for vision for your mountain of influence – both what it is and how to pray for it.
• Ask God, "Where do I need to be persistent in prayer?"
• Pray for God to narrow your focus. Ask for Him to highlight both what needs to be pruned in this season and what needs to be given more time and effort.
• Thank God that nothing is lost – even before you see the manifestation of it.
• Thank God for those He is setting in place.
• Ask God for discernment, in seeing through the daily news, as to what is His script of good news and truth versus the enemy's script of bad news and lies.
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Sara Whitten
Arrows of Zion
Email: sara@arrowsofzion.com
Website: www.arrowsofzion.com
Sara Whitten is an author, speaker, equipper, and founder of Arrows of Zion Ministry. She and her husband are pastors for the youth at Impact Christian Fellowship in Kerrville, Texas. Sara is a prophetic writer that has been featured on The Elijah List, Spirit Fuel, Charisma and more. She hosts "Hear God Everyday" on Charisma Podcast Network, a podcast with tools to help amplify the voice of God amidst the noise of everyday life. Sara also co-founded One Spark International, an organization that sponsors Bible-based training and education in unreached and restricted nations in order to see the gospel reach all people groups. She is also an active part of groups that train and invest in professionals wanting to use their business and marketplace skills to transform unreached nations for the Kingdom.
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I really enjoyed reading this recent word from Sara Whitten about God regrouping and rebooting His people...that subject certainly interests me in many ways.
