Praying through Times of Transition

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Praying through Times of Transition
by James Goll

World Wide Convulsions

The entire world is in the midst of one of the greatest times of change and transition I have ever witnessed in my lifetime. This is both for good and evil. Having just prayer walked over the Reconciliation Bridge from Heil, Germany to Strasbourg, France this past week, I marveled at the atmosphere of genuine friendship and change. It was breath taking for me having sowed specifically into the Germany for so many years. Not long ago, such a friendship between the citizens of France and Germany was only a pipe dream – now – in part – it is a reality.
But consider on the other hand the rise of militant Islam and the chants of the evil ruler of Iran to “wipe Israel off the face of the earth to be remembered no more”. (See my book Praying for Israel’s Destiny for details on this as prophesied from Psalm 83.) War rages in the mountains Afghanistan, Pakistan and beyond. Many nations of Africa are in great turmoil torn between one tribal group and another. Wars and rumors of war…..

With the worldwide recession under way, many people in the U. S. and other nations losing their jobs, new leaders in power in Israel, U. S., England and beyond, it does seem that everything around us is teetering! From my angle, we are in the midst of a worldwide convulsion! But we must drop the anchor of hope is such a time. We must be a light that shines brightly in the midst of darkness.

Let’s review a little of what I shared in last week’s communiqué.

The Process of Transition

Transition means crossing over to a new place from one condition to another. Transition times are times when the Lord redefines and adjusts the rules necessary for us to move forward. He gives us focus and direction. He teaches us about Himself in a new way. We must admit that we have not been where we are headed. We have not crossed this way before!

In a literary sense, a transition is the phrase that connects the past communication or paragraph with the future thought. This is so important to understand as we move forward. We must seek the Lord for His revelation during times of transition. When He communicates to us, we can bridge the past season with the new. This causes a great treasure to arise. Without the communication being distinct during transitions, we lose the strength and wisdom of our past victories.

There is a process that takes place in a time of change. Part of that transition includes:

A fresh level of revelation is released.
Your present vision is adjusted.
New vision is released and established.
A mantle of restoration is placed upon you.
You are healed and made whole from the past.
A new identity is developed within you.
New strategy is revealed to you.
You see the fullness of your inheritance before you.
You have the strength to overthrow your enemies.
You secure you inheritance.

Keys for Times of Transition

In my family and ministry’s time of great personal loss and tragedy, there are a few basic things I will never let go of. Yes, God is good all the time and all things work together for good. Period! Sometimes my lack of understanding screams at me, but in those very moments I must yield my right to understand and push the button called trust.