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THE LORD IS LIGHTING YOUR LAMP!

Early on this first day of Nisan 2025 (Aviv/spring on the Jewish calendar), I felt the burdens and heaviness of God’s people who have been walking through unexpected darkness and trials.

The enemy has sent unrelenting pressure lately to weary many, causing some to doubt God’s goodness. 

If this is you, what once felt easy may suddenly seem tedious or overwhelming. You have little motivation; your soul feels dry and brittle. The battles with self and sin have drained you of energy, and the joy of prayer seems to have been snuffed out. 

To illustrate this, the Lord took me into a vision of the tabernacle as I prayed. 

The Old Testament tabernacle is a vivid picture of the believer’s heart, each element representing not just a function or progression of worship, but also aspects of who believers are.

To enter the Holy Place - the place of prayer - priests had to first present burnt offerings for sin in the outer court. Sacrificial blood was then sprinkled on the elements within the tabernacle, including the altar of incense (prayer) and the ark of the covenant (the mercy seat). 

In this vision, the Lord focused my eyes not on the altars, but on the golden lampstand.

As I looked, I heard the cry of believers who felt that in some way, their “light” had gone out. They knew they were supposed to be light, but instead they looked like dark, empty vessels - lifeless lampstands!

Then I saw the Lord, as the faithful High Priest, come and fill the lampstand Himself.

“...Your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love You.” Song of Solomon 1:3 ESV

The Lord reminded me that through the power of the Spirit, He poured Himself out to eradicate all darkness in our souls.

Not only that, but He also fulfilled perfectly all the duties of the High Priest, rending the veil of His flesh so that we could have unbroken access to God’s mercy seat. 

I saw the lampstand come alive in this vision as the Lord poured out fresh oil. Then in my mind's eye, I was transported to the day of Pentecost, when the Spirit ignited flames of fire upon believers as a result of Christ’s sacrifice. 

I believe the Lord is breathing life, strength, and encouragement into holy but weary vessels.  I hear Him saying: 

“You are LIVING FLAMES, dear ones - filled with a supernatural light that I Myself sustain! It is good to remember that you can do nothing apart from Me. COME TO ME now, so that I can replenish your oil and keep that light within you burning brightly!

“Do not allow doubt and fear to hold your soul in places of darkness. Let Me fill you with the SUBSTANCE OF FAITH, which comes as you interact with ME - the LIVING WORD. I am tending to that darkness in your soul, filling you with SPIRITUAL LIGHT that cannot be quenched by human hands!” 

Beloved, when we feel like lifeless vessels the Lord Himself IS our life! When darkness fills our souls, HE IS our light and salvation!

Jesus is still about His Father’s business, mercifully perfecting faith within us. 

As we begin a new cycle and season of faith today, I believe the Lord wants to meet you once again with newness of life and fresh words of healing for every situation. He wants you to be a living lampstand.

If you are weary, ENTER IN to the place of abiding with the Lord and find your rest in Him, not looking to anything or anyone else. Draw near through the precious blood of your faithful High Priest so that He can comfort you - and you can overcome.

Let our wonderful Lord rekindle LIGHT in your lamp today. You were never meant to walk in darkness!

PRAISE GOD that darkness cannot put out the light in you, His holy dwelling place. Christ is sustaining the tabernacle of your heart.

Deborah 
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THERE'S REVIVAL IN THE STORMS

Dear Friends, 

As I encountered the Father in prayer this week, I felt His desire to encourage those who are facing storms of opposition. 

I believe many people are walking through difficult situations where things seem intentionally set against them. These difficult situations may feel confusing or even unalterable; they do not seem like something God would do! 

Yet I hear the Father saying that there is a purpose behind the adversity. There's revival in the storms! As your heart remains guarded and trusting in Him, this opposition will strengthen parts of you that are weaker so that you are not hindered in the future. 
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FIRES OF REVIVAL 

In this encounter, I saw the Father holding a Bible in front of His heart, and I heard Him say, “Stay close to the fire!” 

I sensed a strong call to return to the fiery heart of the Father through His Word right now. He is looking for those whose hearts are committed to Him in deeper ways than before; who are not willing to settle with what they know of Him already. 

The revealed Word of God is an open gateway into the Father’s heart. Those who accept His invitation to go deeper will receive the greater faith and strength needed to combat  increasing storms. Yet it is more than that: the Father desires to use even incredible opposition to ignite FIRES OF REVIVAL.

There are TIMELY, INSPIRED words God is releasing right now that are meant to STRENGTHEN you. There are words of LIFE God wants to breathe into your spirit so that you can stand against all that opposes your advancement in Him. 

There is also HIDDEN INTELLIGENCE that you will need to navigate new relationships and situations you have not encountered before. These things are part of your holy inheritance as a saint - yet they are also essential for what you are facing right now.  

The Father’s words represent not only the life-giving WIND of His breath but also the FIRE of His heart. Those who devote time to studying His Word will find overcoming FIRES OF REVIVAL breaking out in them that cannot be quenched!  


JUDGMENT AND REVIVAL

As I meditated on this vision, the Father reminded me of a word He’d spoken about revival two years ago. In this prior word, He said: 

“Power will be poured out, ‘religious’ captives set free, and the mercenaries who have exploited My people will fall. Judgment and revival will happen simultaneously. At times, there will seem to be such “chaos” that it feels confusing to you. 

“Remember that I am Lord over all, and this - in My sovereignty - is organized chaos. Let the chips fall where they may. Do not be surprised when revival seems to have a ‘cutting edge’ to it, for it will be Me doing the cutting while you receive the benefits!” 

Although things around us are being shaken, what is happening in our hearts will always be much more important to the Father than what is happening externally. To partner with darkness or unbelief is to miss out on the beauty and majesty of what God is about to do! 

To counter these shakings, the Father is underscoring the importance of FAITH, which comes from the Word and sets the heart on a better course: 

“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with POWER through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts THROUGH FAITH.” (Ephesians 3:16-17, NIV)

I also heard the Lord saying to be careful: MANY VOICES are vying for attention and MANY CLAIMS are being laid upon the heart. 

Only ONE claim is valid, and that is the Father’s claim. Do not allow the enemy to darken your understanding or separate you from the life of God! 

Paul’s words to the Ephesians reinforce this idea: 

“So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are DARKENED IN THEIR UNDERSTANDING and SEPARATED FROM THE LIFE OF GOD because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts… that is not the way of life you learned…in Christ!” (Ephesians 4:17-20, NIV; emphasis mine) 

It’s essential not to be misled by excitement or emotion. Seeking guidance through the Spirit and the Word will bring light and clarity when the enemy sows chaos and confusion (Psalm 119:130).  


DIVINE LOCKDOWNS 

There is a window of time between now and Passover that is key for those desiring to partner with the Holy Spirit.  

For some who choose to seek God deeply and intentionally during this time, I see the Father LOCKING THE DOORS in places where you will meet with Him, shutting out all other voices and distractions so that your gaze can be entirely on Him and His Word.

For others, it is a time to be hidden away for a while, to allow divine cleansing and purging to take place.

As I watched this “divine lockdown” in the Spirit, I heard the Father say, “What you hear is precious; many desire to hear Me but do not.”

I saw that the things Father shares privately in these lockdowns will be messages carried publicly in times to come; messages that have immense value to Him and to the Kingdom. The time spent in study will also be multiplied back to those who invest in Him this way.

In these next significant weeks, do not throw away the gift of hearing granted to all believers in Christ! Your sensitive ears and focused gaze have the potential to protect you and bring revival to those around you.

Resolve to seek God and find revival even in the storm! 


PRAY THIS WITH ME: 

Father, thank you for the guidance of Your Holy Spirit and the power of Your Word! 

I pray that You will strengthen me with power through Your Spirit in my inner being, so that Christ dwells richly in my heart with STRONG faith. Help me to prioritize your Word above all, especially as storms rage around me. 

I resolve to be intentional in seeking You daily. I recommit myself to discovering Your heart through the open door of Your Word. If need be, lock me in and hide me away so that my gaze is entirely on You!

I pray You will open my spiritual senses to hear and perceive what You are saying, even in the noise of chaos and storm. Let my heart be revived and my life be lived to the praise of Your glory. 

Amen. 

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THE RELAY

Dear Friends, 

Early last week, the Lord gave me what I believe is a corporate word for the Body of Christ to illustrate the times we are in and to encourage those who are waiting on the Lord for their next assignments.  
 
In prayer, I saw a vision of a relay race. 

The race had already started and some runners were running their circuit. However, those running were not the focus in this vision. Instead, Father focused my eyes on the runner next in line: the one waiting at the starting block. 

I admired the strength and poise of this waiting runner. Though I could not discern the runner's gender, their body was perfectly primed. Every muscle had been developed and every cell of their being was ready to run. They were positioned exactly where they needed to be, ready to receive the baton from the runner who would shortly approach them. 

I sensed instinctively the price that runner had paid to get to this point. As with any sport, their training had not been easy. 

My eyes then moved to the coach standing beside this waiting runner. 

The coach was leaning forward in an equally "ready" posture, with his left hand on his knee and his right hand holding a stopwatch. He leaned into the starting block area with anticipation, joy on his face, and I knew that the coach represented the Father Himself. 

The entire scene was full of energy, excitement, and movement. Speed, strength, and precision all mattered here. The runner was ready and waiting for the handoff.

At that moment, the Lord highlighted the one element most people overlook. 

He showed me that the most crucial element was something that would either advance or disqualify this runner: self-control. 

If the runner moved too soon, they would be immediately disqualified. If they failed to exercise self control and wait for the “kairos” moment of exchange, they would forfeit all their years of training.

As I meditated on the vision, I heard strong CAUTION in my spirit for those who are rightly positioned and ready for their next assignment in this season. Continue to WAIT upon the Lord right now. Let the Lord release you at the precise moment required for you to run!

At a time when current events and culture inside and outside the Kingdom “excite” action, it is critical to be self-controlled. To move or advance too soon is to be disqualified, forfeiting the very mission for which you have been trained!


OBEDIENCE RATHER THAN SACRIFICE

To highlight the importance of this vision, the Lord brought me to 1 Samuel 10-13. 

Many are familiar with the story of young Saul, whom Samuel anointed privately as king as Saul searched for his lost donkeys. 

There were strong confirmations of Saul's call to governmental leadership, including a changed heart  and a prophetic anointing (see 1 Samuel 10).

At the ensuing public anointing, Samuel had to call Saul out of hiding, so timid (and seemingly humble) was this leader! Yet only days later, Saul lost favor with God.

Why?

Samuel asked Saul to wait for him for just seven days after his crowning before offering a sacrifice at Gilgal. Yet the enemy brought pressure through the Philistine army.

1 Samuel 13:8-9 reports that “Saul…and all his troops were gripped with fear. He waited seven days for the appointed time that Samuel had set, but Samuel didn’t come to Gilgal, and the troops were deserting him. So Saul… offered the burnt offering.” 

Saul later told Samuel that he was seeking the Lord’s favor! But he was hasty, disobeying the Lord’s command. He forfeited his extended right to rule, and the Lord chose a more loyal servant, David, to carry on the Kingdom legacy.   

Timing is as important as training.

Self-control is the final fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5, yet it is the first and most important fruit needed to keep in step with the Spirit. 

I believe the Lord is encouraging many in His Body today to exercise self control so that you do not forfeit your Kingdom destiny.

No matter what your call or how anointed you are, there is a “kairos” moment to run your course.

Like Samuel, God will come at the appointed time in this new season and will not delay.

TRUST and SELF CONTROL are your keys to overcoming. Moving with the Spirit requires that even those final few moments of waiting are ENTIRELY surrendered to Him. 

Curious, at the end of my vision I asked the Father: "How much time is left on that stopwatch?"

He replied: "Seconds, Deborah. Only seconds."  

I pray this vision will empower you to trust in God's timing and wait for the Holy Spirit to release you into the next leg of your race successfully, right from the start.

​Run well for your heavenly crown!  

Deborah

MOUNTAINS ARE MOVING!

Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Mark 11:23 ESV

Jesus told her, “Believe Me, woman, an hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem… God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and truth.” John 4:21, 24


I had a dream this morning that I believe will bring hope to many who have been praying for “impossible” things to come to pass. 

In the dream, I was at home studying John 4 in depth. Then, almost instantly, I was taken to a mountaintop in Switzerland. 

For me, Switzerland represents both a neutral territory and a place of exquisite beauty, hope, and promise! The Lord ministered profound grace to me on a Swiss mountaintop 38 years ago. 

In the dream, it was either spring or summer. The mountain was green and rocky, and many people were with me at the summit in the late afternoon sun. 

Suddenly, the entire mountain began to move. 

In reading Mark 11 over the years, I had often envisioned mountains being “lifted up and cast into the sea,” but had never pictured it happening quite this before! 

The peak of the mountain became the crest of a wave. The ground just beneath the summit began to be pulled inward as the wave formed into a barrel shape. The earth buckled and the mountain bent with a flexibility that seemed naturally impossible! 

Then a large boulder fell from the top as if an avalanche were starting. In response, I moved down a few steps to the right to take shelter under a large rocky  outcropping. When I reached this protected place, I saw a white gate that connected to an adjacent mountain. 

This gate was a Point of Entry (POE) to Switzerland, a border crossing. There were many people on the other side of the gate trying to get in. As a matter of life or death, it was considered safer to be on the Swiss mountain where I stood than on its twin peak.  

A young mother in the crowd pleaded with me to let her family in, but she had no documentation. I took her aside to explain that illegal entry was not possible. There were legal parameters for the immigration process and she simply did not fit the qualifications. She was of course upset by this.

At that moment, however, the mother received a phone call; an old, black telephone handset was passed over to her, above the crowd.

As she took her call, I was transported in the Spirit to see the person on the other end. He was a tall, kind, greying old man who stood in the middle of a nearby town in Switzerland. It seemed he had the credentials, authority, and goodwill to admit anyone he wanted as his friend. 

Smiling at me, the man granted the woman and her family permission to enter and to readmit me as well (I had crossed the border to speak with the woman). Here, the dream ended.


MOUNTAINS ARE MOVING!

When I woke, I heard the Lord saying: “THE MOUNTAINS ARE MOVING AND PERMISSION IS GRANTED TO ENTER YOUR PROMISED LAND!” 

The Lord then urged me to share this word, saying there are some of you who have been up against a mountain of impossibility that shows NO SIGN of movement. 

You have done your part; you’ve told the mountain to move, but it has stubbornly remained. Your decrees have felt ineffective; your faith has taken a hit. Yet in one day, everything can change. 

I prophesy to you that the very mountain you have felt “stuck” on all these years will become the very wave that accelerates you into your Promised Land. 

The Lord is SUDDENLY and UNEXPECTEDLY removing every curse and bringing you into the land of your blessing! There has been a divine timing to your release; it will not delay.   

I see legal obstacles being removed for some of you as a higher authority activates your call, releasing favor. I see whole families being granted access to promises where demonic “border guards” have kept you out. I see the joy of the Lord being released with such unwarranted favor and blessing that it will impact not only you but also those around you. I see a freedom coming that encompasses more than you dream possible! 

Yet I also sense a caution: the change you seek may not come in the form you expect or the way you desire! 

In an earlier part of the dream, as I looked out from the summit to a beautiful view of the other mountains, I noticed wide, paved paths on another summit miles away. I longed to hike there, but there was not enough time to reach it before sunset. 

Like all of us, given the chance, I would have chosen the easier path! Yet it was the more challenging mountain that brought a greater breakthrough in the dream. Interestingly, the name Switzerland in Germanic can mean "strength;" its Celtic name could mean "clearing." 

I prophesy that you will have CLARITY IN UNCERTAINTY and STRENGTH AND BREAKTHROUGH IN YOUR SUDDENLIES. You do not need to fear; you will know what to do and where to be at just the right time. Your obedience to what the Spirit of God tells you will result in freedom for others as well. 


JOHN 4: A SHIFT IN MINDSET

In John 4 (the key text highlighteded in the dream), Jesus “had to travel through Samaria” to meet the woman at the well. He had a predetermined appointment with destiny in enemy territory. 

On the offensive, Jesus unlocked PERSONAL AND REGIONAL BREAKTHROUGH using the weapons of fasting, prayer, prophetic words of knowledge, compassion, and scriptural decrees to reach a woman who was by all accounts impossibly out of reach of the Father’s blessing! 

She was a “captive remnant:” a descendant of unfaithful Israelites who had intermarried with foreigners after Assyria invaded Israel in 722 BCE.   She was despised and considered unclean by the Jews.Her people had established religious worship not in Jerusalem, but on Mount Gerizim, the mountain of blessings referred to in Deuteronomy 11. She lived in Sychar (lit., “drunken,”), which was either on the eastern slope of Mt Ebal (the mount of cursing) or in the city of Shechem, in the valley between the mountains of blessing and cursing.In the moment of visitation and breakthrough, this “drunken” town (near Jacob’s ancient well) became a spiritual well of living water. In one brief encounter, Jesus turned this woman's life, which seemed to be cursed, into a blessing. Her mountain of shame was removed. Her faith impacted the entire region. (John 4:39)THE MIRACLE WAS IN HER MINDSET: as soon as she understood that the "mountain" was not an external location but an internal possession, everything shifted. 
I believe some of you are about to see your prayers and decrees turn a long-standing curse into a blessing. Heaven is on the offensive to set captives free! 

Your faith is the catalytic converter that breathes new life into toxic situations. As He did in Samaria, God is now releasing fresh revelation that turns weary believers into active reformers. The new testimonies coming forth now will impact families, cities, and nations for the Kingdom of God. 

Finally, I hear the Lord saying: “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.” (Acts 18:10)

Keep worshiping, keep speaking, keep decreeing that your mountain WILL MOVE. Build an altar of worship to the Lord on your "Mount Ebal" (Deut. 27:3; Josh 24:1)

The enemy has hindered your testimony, but God is on the move. God has already provided for your protection and release. 

“For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU.” Matthew 17:20 ESV


PRAY & DECREE WITH ME: 

Father, thank you for the blessings that overtake me! (Dt. 28:2)

I believe that my decrees are powerful and effective against this mountain the enemy has used against me. I repent for the times I have doubted Your goodness or despaired of my breakthrough.

By faith, I say to this mountain of opposition, “MOVE ASIDE! IMPOSSIBILITIES ARE BECOMING BREAKTHROUGHS AND MY BREAKTHROUGHS ARE MY TESTIMONIES!"

I command all resistance to be broken in Jesus’ Name. All legal loopholes blocking my progress MUST YIELD to the Word of the Lord. Stubborn fear and arrogant pride MUST FALL.

I will not be ashamed or disgraced because the LORD is on MY SIDE! I bind spirits of deception and self-protection in the mighty Name of Jesus. I will continue to worship God in Spirit and truth. I agree with YOUR ways, Lord: TURN THIS CURSE INTO A BLESSING! 

Thank you, God, that unbelief is being converted to faith and impossibilities bow to the One who makes all things possible.

I ask You to shift every demonic mindset that opposes You - including any ungodly mindsets within me - so that those who have been kept from their destiny can now cross the border and enter fully into their call. (Philippians 3:12-15)

Thank you that You never leave us or forsake us. I pray for every reader of His Inscriptions to be BLESSED with BREAKTHROUGH! 

Amen. 
Deborah

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WAIT FOR THE WAVE! RESTORATION IS COMING

Dear Friends, 

I often spend my sabbaths praying through the many personal prophecies God has given me over the years.

This week the Lord asked me to go back to the very beginning, reviewing the words in chronological order while decreeing their fulfillment once again.

We war with our prophecies and apart from the Scriptures, there are no better words to decree than the ones God has spoken directly to us! (1 Timothy 1:18)  

In the process, the Holy Spirit highlighted two words from March and July of 2020, saying: "These are 'now' words!"  

Although the recent exposures, deceptions, and refining in the Body of Christ have been difficult, there is a purpose. Truth exposes sin. Where sin embraces repentance, restoration begins.

Those who have submitted to the Lord's fiery refining will be used as restorers. Yet as the prophetic words below indicate, knowing your "kairos" moment is essential.

Circumstances may not look like you thought they would as you begin to move forward in this season. I hear the Lord saying to His purified ones: "Wait for the wave!"


STORMS OF EXPOSURE WILL YIELD TO WAVES OF RESTORATION (Prophetic Word Received 3.21.20)

"I am the God of restoration: the Restorer of every breach, and the hope for ALL of salvation! There is no “shipwreck” I cannot salvage, no disaster I cannot redeem. On every level, this truth stands, whether for personal, family, corporate, or national restoration. I LOVE to restore and refurbish My Church!

"The stories contained in just one portion of the past are precious to Me. As I restored Paul and his companions even through the broken debris of the storm-tossed ship (Acts 27), SO I WILL NOW BRING RESTORATION TO MY CHURCH, MY BRIDE. For I have seen the torment and the tossing she has endured and there is an end to these trials coming because her endurance has been made perfect. 

"Seasons of storms will yield to seasons of peace and prosperity. Those who do not know Me will find all their 'wisdom' useless in this hour, but those who know Me will emerge to do great exploits.

"They will use even the momentum of a breaking ship and a shattered structure (the "religious" church) to propel themselves back onto land. They will live through the storms and display My goodness and mercy in this restoration. They will use their trials to build the next great move of My power on the earth. 

"Lean into Me; take hold of the pieces of broken debris you see around you and prophesy LIFE, HOPE, and RESTORATION to them! Out of the ashes, out of this brokenness that I HAVE ALLOWED will come new ministries, new hope, and new life.”

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WAVES OF RESTORATION
(Vision Received 7.30.20)

In July of 2020, the Lord gave me a second encounter concerning waves of restoration that would come after great devastation. 
 
​At that time, many believers including myself had seen tsunami waves of revival coming in the Spirit: waves of God's power and glory crossing the earth to wash away evil, corruption, and sin. 

Yet that morning I heard the Lord say, “Look at this wave, Deborah.”  When I looked, I saw waves of people - worshiping armies - moving across the earth, bringing refreshment and restoration to dry places. 

​Immediately He reminded me of a football "stadium waves," where cheering fans  raise their hands in harmonious, precisely-timed coordination with each other and create a visible wave traveling around the arena. 

I heard the Lord say: “I am releasing waves of RESTORERS. I am releasing waves of HEALERS!” 

I saw that there was a corporate shout of praise arising from the lovers of God and a movement that was synced with heaven’s timing. I saw a picture of worshiping warriors: those who are seated in heavenly places with hands and hearts raised in praise of Jesus.

These people who make up the next “wave” already carry God’s Presence; but as they begin to move individually by faith, worshiping Him in Spirit and truth, they will suddenly see that they are part of a VAST MOVEMENT, a much larger plan for praise-filled, joyful RESTORATION on the earth. 

Because of their individual obedience, these healers and restorers will see and hear the effects of their private sacrifices to God making a worldwide impact. They will link arms with companions on either side, advancing corporately into the greatest wave of God’s power that has ever been seen on the earth. 

The goal is not to fill stadiums; the goal is to reach the corners of the earth! This wave will spill out of the stadiums and reach people on the streets who have never had the means or opportunity to come to Jesus. 

I hear the Lord saying He wants to “cause a stir” among the people on the streets, to release a flood of glory and restoration that will cleanse and purify that which has been polluted and contaminated for so long.

OBEDIENCE is a key to this wave, for those who are obedient to “sync” themselves to God’s timing will see their parts fulfilled and will be carried along by this wave. They will be swept into the joy of a massive ingathering of souls. 

We are seeing the beginning of this  wave of restoration now, and as believers we long for the restoration of ALL things. 

Yet it's essential that those who have been prepared for this great move WAIT FOR THE WAVE they are called to engage in, not swerving from the deep focus on the Lord they cultivated in the last season, and not breaking ranks with those with whom they are now aligned. Remain in your place of rest until you are sure God is calling you to move!
 
I hear the Lord saying: “...The restorers are coming. The healers are coming. The warriors and rescuers are arriving on scene even now, moving into their individual places by faith, and they will see the joy and reward of their obedience to Me as they consecrate themselves at this time.”

Deborah 

PROPHETIC LEADERSHIP COURSE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Dear Friends, 

Can prophetic ministry be trusted? 

As high-level ministry leaders continue to be exposed for fraudulent behavior, the question of trust takes center stage. 

Can we trust what we hear from prophets? Does God still speak today, or are prophets simply scouring social media accounts for their “words?”  Most importantly, how do we know the difference between a soulish word, divination,  and a true word from God? 
In recent weeks, I have been deeply grieved by the exposures within the prophetic movement. My prayers are with those who have been hurt by receiving a “fake” prophetic word, only to find their faith crushed later. 

As I’ve prayed about these things, I’ve sensed more than ever that the Lord desires to raise up godly men and women who prophesy not from the soul or the self, but from the Holy Spirit! 

When human leadership failed in 740 BCE, Isaiah saw a vision of King Jesus. The fresh revelation of our King brought a deeper understanding of Isaiah’s complete inability to speak for God. 

Isaiah realized that he dwelt among “a people of unclean lips;” human beings who could never, in their sinful state, presume to speak for the divine. 

Yet in that very place of inadequacy, God touched Isaiah’s mouth with a coal from His altar and released the prophet to do by the Spirit what he could not do in his own strength. 

Isaiah prophesied for the next 40 years, giving believers timeless hope through some of the most precious revelations we have about the Messiah! 

While believers see and hear in part (1 Corinthians 13), I believe that there can be distinctive purity in what they do see and hear by the Spirit. When the Holy Spirit is the source of a prophetic word, there is integrity and resonance in that word, and it does come to pass. 

At the Lord’s urging, I will once again be offering our Prophetic Leadership Mentoring Course for 8 weeks, beginning February 18th.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?  

Those who long to understand what biblical prophecy is and how it functions   Those who want to develop their revelatory gifts (prophecy; words of knowledge; tongues & interpretation; dream interpretation, etc.) Prophets and intercessors who desire to go deeper in God, hearing His voice more clearly  Prayer warriors who want to learn how to transform their families and communities through communion and redemptive prayer journeys Pastors who long to create a balance between Word-based and Spirit-led ministries in their churches Five-fold ministries that long to see worship, teaching, prophecy, and prayer joined together like the early church’s “Antioch” blueprint (Acts 13:1-3)  Elders and church leaders who care for revelatory-gifted people but need a safe framework for incorporating prophetic ministry into their gatherings Those who have suffered broken trust as a result of poor prophetic practices and desire restoration. 
I urge you to consider investing in your spiritual growth as well as prophetic integrity this year! It has been proven that those who are mentored in their skills find greater success in their callings. It is my joy and passion to train and equip leaders with Kingdom principles and Kingdom encounters. 

COURSE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

8 sessions (16 hours) of online, LIVE teachings and Q & A'S on prophecy and intercession.   An optional 9th, one-on-one bonus mentoring session, so that any additional questions you have can be answered personally.  Homework assignments that will help you take your gifts to the next level.   A 161-page course workbook in PDF format containing all the course teachings in written form. Many additional resources for growing your gift, including PDF downloads, links to audio/video supplements, curated articles, and more.  Audio replays of each session (available for a limited time).​
I believe God longs to give you encounters with Him just like He gave Isaiah: encounters that are real, life-giving, and world-changing. Please join me in restoring pure prophetic voices whose ministries will stand the test of time.  

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Blessings, 
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2024 WRAP-UP

Dear Friends, 

As this year draws to a close, I’m amazed at what God has done through His Inscriptions, thanks to your prayers and ongoing support! While "measuring" ministry effectiveness is not easy (how do you put a value on a changed life?), there are many things for which we can praise God. 

In 2024 we :
Provided roughly 250 hours of free prayer counseling appointmentsReached a worldwide combined audience of over 240,700 subscribers through our prophetic posts on His Inscriptions and The Elijah List, with many more visiting our websitePublished new books and prayer resources in English, French, and UkrainianSpoke at conferences in RI, FL, and NHHosted ongoing House of Prayer Gatherings in MA and SC Taught 6 months of weekly Bible studies via ZoomSaw wounded individuals restored through Spirit-led counsel and supportCreated a growing "Prophetic Roundtable" community of prophetically-gifted believers for ongoing connection and trainingHosted two Zoom-based special event seminarsGathered our core prayer team together in August for a 3-day "Called to Freedom" retreatParticipated regularly in the Orbis Ministries Pastors' Cohort as well as the British-based Local Houses of Prayer ministries.  Provided daily prayer support for YOU, our friends and readers around the world! 
Where do we go from here? 

I believe the word of the Lord for His Inscriptions in 2025 is “RESTORE.” 

As we have in the past, we will focus on the restoration of the lost and broken, providing prophetic encouragement and counsel as God leads. We’re going deeper with the Lord in prayer to carry His heart for those impacted by heartbreaking leadership failures and church splits. We’re planning an update of our website (which is in need of some restoration itself!)We’re praying and raising support for a headquarters for our House of Prayer meetings in MA, as well as expanding the broader vision for Houses of Prayer. Thanks to your giving, we have raised $83,000 of the $500k needed. We will provide more training, counseling, and resources for those who have a desire to grow in prayer and the prophetic. We'll gather regularly for worship, fellowship, teaching, and prayer so that the Body of Christ is strengthened and equipped in the year ahead. 
I want to THANK YOU for your prayers and support for His Inscriptions, which bears fruit daily. We could not grow without your partnership! I appreciate each and every one of you and treasure being able to share the heart of God with you.

May the coming year bring restoration, breakthroughs, and fresh new vision for you and your families. My simple prayer for you on this New Year's Eve is from 3 John 2: 

"Dear friend, I pray that you may prosper in every way and be in good health physically just as you are spiritually."

​Happy New Year! 
Deborah 
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Christmas Eve Promises

My husband and I have a secret candy drawer in our home now, a recent addition. 

I found a little side table on a day trip we took a few months ago; it matched my office furniture perfectly, being from the same maker. Delighted, I refinished the table and set it up in our living room. 
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The little table has a tiny drawer on the front which is too small to store anything significant. But it reminded my husband of his mother’s candy drawer, a semi-secret feature of “Grammie’s” home that delights family and visitors alike. He suggested we fill our little drawer with candy and then wait to see how long it took our children to find the treasure. 

I dutifully purchased some of the children’s favorite candies and set them inside the drawer when no one was looking. When they returned home, I gave them a "prophetic promise": There is a treasure hidden away for you. Do you notice anything new in the house? 

The promise captured our children's interest immediately but their searches were short-lived. They noticed the table right away but didn't think much of it; they did not fully inspect it to see what was inside the drawer. It amazed me that the tiny “inheritance” I had promised them could be so close, hidden in plain sight! Yet they did not seek long enough to find. 

A few more days passed and as any eager parent would, I longed for them to find the treasure I’d hidden in the drawer. My joy did not want to be contained! What could I do to encourage them to seek further? 

I asked at dinnertime a few nights later whether anyone had located the hidden treasure in the house. This renewed their interest once again, but sadly, a few obligatory sweeps through the rooms downstairs led only to another failed attempt and they returned to their computers and friends. 

On Christmas Eve, I woke up realizing that the candy drawer was a parable revealing the heart of God towards His own family. How eager the Father is for His children to receive their full inheritance! He delights to reveal His goodness to each one. Yet He longs for us to search out with perseverance the mystery of what He promises: all the beauty of Christ in us, hidden in God. 

How often have I looked directly at Christ, I wondered; touched and worshiped Him even, yet failed to apprehend the secret of His extravagant goodness towards me? How often have I passed over the Lord’s promises to me as easily as my children pass by the little table, never opening its tiny drawer? 

God’s promises must be seen, touched, and received by faith in order to be enjoyed. Thankfully, believers are given Divine hints - prophetic words - to help us locate what is rightfully ours! 

I’ll continue to encourage my children until they find their hidden treasures. Yet my greater prayer is that they will never miss the secret treasure of God’s promises, hidden in His Word for all to find.  


That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. ~ 1 John 1:1-4


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TIDINGS OF COMFORT

​Dear friends, 

For several days the Lord has urged me to release words of COMFORT for those who are struggling at this time. I believe there is a deep work of healing and restoration taking place in the Body of Christ to counter the brokenness and grief so many are feeling. I hear the Lord saying He wants to bring an end to present trauma and tears. 

This is a time to receive heaven’s comfort in exchange for your sorrow. 
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WOUNDED WARRIORS

As I prayed for those who are mourning, I saw that there are some who feel like they are wounded but they are still on the battlefield. There seem to be innumerable “hits” from the enemy and you’re wondering where it’s safe to land. You’ve asked God how to find that place of rest He has promised you. The pain and grief surfacing in your heart right now feels a bit “too close for comfort.”  

I heard the Lord saying that your tears and your honest heart before God are keys to finding your place of rest. As you empty your soul of its sorrows He will refuel and strengthen you. He is “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3).

Your tears are not in vain; they have spiritual “substance” to them. It’s important to allow God to unlock and release the pain from these deeper wounds in order to bring COMPLETE FREEDOM and RESTORED JOY to your soul. 

Specifically, I heard the Lord emphasize that He desires His Bride to focus on the “TIDINGS OF COMFORT and joy” He is releasing in this season.  

The angels’ message of comfort is not confined to Christmas but represents the very heart of God to bring people back from captivity. Just as Christ’s birth brought comfort to Mary and His ministry released the oil of gladness, so the ‘Consolation of Israel’ is revealing Himself once again as the source of compassion and love for those who are suffering. 

“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” ~Isaiah 66:13


“COMFORT FOOD”

As I sought the Lord to understand more of His desire to comfort His people, He answered with two illustrations from Psalm 23. 

First, I saw the Good Shepherd leading His people by quiet waters. He is releasing peace to His people; those who follow Him are seeing deep soul-wounds restored. (Ps. 23:2-3)

Second, He showed me the table set before one’s enemies, saying: “Every time you come to me I fill you COMPLETELY.” 

There is a standing invitation to feast upon the Lord; His flesh is the living Word that nourishes and sustains us. 

The table in Psalm 23 is heaven’s ‘comfort food.’ There is no earthly food or coping mechanism that will comfort as deeply and completely as what the Lord gives to His Bride. He satisfies her Himself! 

In particular, the Lord highlighted to me those who are dreading the holidays because of the recent death of a loved one. I knew that He felt the sharp pain of these losses. Yet I saw that those who come to Him when earth’s festive tables hold no joy will be embraced, understood, comforted, and made to feel “complete” again in ways that no spouse, child, or friend can supply. 

To those who are mourning, the Lord will show you your next steps when you choose that place of deep communion with Him. Overwhelming suffering is to be met with His abundant comfort.  


EVEN THERE, YOU GUIDE ME

Finally, I heard the cries of those who feel like there is no hope. 

For some who are struggling at this time, depression has lasted well past its expiration date. These may have said at some point that they live “in hell itself;”* they don’t have the answers and there seems to be no escape. 

EVEN THERE, the Lord is revealing Himself as Immanuel, ‘God with us.’ His Presence is limitless; He is the One who will walk through walls and locked doors to restore His people! (John 20:19-26)

If this is you, it is time to shake off the dungeon dust and believe that there is NO PLACE where God’s light cannot penetrate darkness. 

Darkness is as light to the Lord; He is here not just to comfort you in your sorrow but to set you completely free.* As you refocus your eyes on the light of the Word, you will find the strength you need to get up again and go forth in the purposes to which He’s called you: 

“Indeed, the LORD will comfort Zion; He will comfort all her waste places. And her wilderness He will make like Eden, And her desert like the garden of the LORD; Joy and gladness will be found in her, Thanksgiving and sound of a melody.” ~ Isaiah 51:3 NASBS


The “real you” exists not in the realm of the flesh but in the realm of the Spirit, if the Holy Spirit lives in you. As He did in the early days of the Church, the Holy Spirit - our Comforter - is actively comforting and strengthening those who have suffered trials, pulling off rags of despair and depression and replacing them with garments of joy and praise. 

In this season where we celebrate Christ, your mourning is a blessing in disguise: it is your doorway into the comfort of the Lord.

Deborah    


© Deborah Perkins / www.HisInscriptions.com
*See Psalm 139:8-12; John 20:19-26, & 2 Corinthians 3:17; Luke 2:8-14  

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COMFORT IN AFFLICTION

​Dear friends, 

For several days the Lord has urged me to release words of COMFORT for those who are struggling at this time. I believe there is a deep work of healing and restoration taking place in the Body of Christ to counter the brokenness and grief so many are feeling. I hear the Lord saying He wants to bring an end to present trauma and tears. 

This is a time to receive heaven’s comfort in exchange for your sorrow. 
​
WOUNDED WARRIORS

As I prayed for those who are mourning, I saw that there are some who feel like they are wounded but they are still on the battlefield. There seem to be innumerable “hits” from the enemy and you’re wondering where it’s safe to land. You’ve asked God how to find that place of rest He has promised you. The pain and grief surfacing in your heart right now feels a bit “too close for comfort.”  

I heard the Lord saying that your tears and your honest heart before God are keys to finding your place of rest. As you empty your soul of its sorrows He will refuel and strengthen you. He is “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3).

Your tears are not in vain; they have spiritual “substance” to them. It’s important to allow God to unlock and release the pain from these deeper wounds in order to bring COMPLETE FREEDOM and RESTORED JOY to your soul. 

Specifically, I heard the Lord emphasize that He desires His Bride to focus on the “TIDINGS OF COMFORT and joy” He is releasing in this season.  

The angels’ message of comfort is not confined to Christmas but represents the very heart of God to bring people back from captivity. Just as Christ’s birth brought comfort to Mary and His ministry released the oil of gladness, so the ‘Consolation of Israel’ is revealing Himself once again as the source of compassion and love for those who are suffering. 

“As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; and you will be comforted in Jerusalem.” ~Isaiah 66:13


“COMFORT FOOD”

As I sought the Lord to understand more of His desire to comfort His people, He answered with two illustrations from Psalm 23. 

First, I saw the Good Shepherd leading His people by quiet waters. He is releasing peace to His people; those who follow Him are seeing deep soul-wounds restored. (Ps. 23:2-3)

Second, He showed me the table set before one’s enemies, saying: “Every time you come to me I fill you COMPLETELY.” 

There is a standing invitation to feast upon the Lord; His flesh is the living Word that nourishes and sustains us. 

The table in Psalm 23 is heaven’s ‘comfort food.’ There is no earthly food or coping mechanism that will comfort as deeply and completely as what the Lord gives to His Bride. He satisfies her Himself! 

In particular, the Lord highlighted to me those who are dreading the holidays because of the recent death of a loved one. I knew that He felt the sharp pain of these losses. Yet I saw that those who come to Him when earth’s festive tables hold no joy will be embraced, understood, comforted, and made to feel “complete” again in ways that no spouse, child, or friend can supply. 

To those who are mourning, the Lord will show you your next steps when you choose that place of deep communion with Him. Overwhelming suffering is to be met with His abundant comfort.  


EVEN THERE, YOU GUIDE ME

Finally, I heard the cries of those who feel like there is no hope. 

For some who are struggling at this time, depression has lasted well past its expiration date. These may have said at some point that they live “in hell itself;”* they don’t have the answers and there seems to be no escape. 

EVEN THERE, the Lord is revealing Himself as Immanuel, ‘God with us.’ His Presence is limitless; He is the One who will walk through walls and locked doors to restore His people! (John 20:19-26)

If this is you, it is time to shake off the dungeon dust and believe that there is NO PLACE where God’s light cannot penetrate darkness. 

Darkness is as light to the Lord; He is here not just to comfort you in your sorrow but to set you completely free.* As you refocus your eyes on the light of the Word, you will find the strength you need to get up again and go forth in the purposes to which He’s called you: 

“Indeed, the LORD will comfort Zion; He will comfort all her waste places. And her wilderness He will make like Eden, And her desert like the garden of the LORD; Joy and gladness will be found in her, Thanksgiving and sound of a melody.” ~ Isaiah 51:3 NASBS


The “real you” exists not in the realm of the flesh but in the realm of the Spirit, if the Holy Spirit lives in you. As He did in the early days of the Church, the Holy Spirit - our Comforter - is actively comforting and strengthening those who have suffered trials, pulling off rags of despair and depression and replacing them with garments of joy and praise. 

In this season where we celebrate Christ, your mourning is a blessing in disguise: it is your doorway into the comfort of the Lord.

Deborah    


© Deborah Perkins / www.HisInscriptions.com
*See Psalm 139:8-12; John 20:19-26, & 2 Corinthians 3:17; Luke 2:8-14  

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