Prophetic Word - 22nd June, 2025
Streams of Living Water
I've been rescuing dogs for the last 8 years, re-habilitating them, loving them better and re-homing at the right time, and at the heart of my efforts, God is most definitely at the forefront.
I've gone from strength to strength, learning and refining as I go, ever growing in wisdom and depth and being willing and able to make the necessary changes to facilitate greater success.
It's not easy, it's actually the hardest labour of love I've ever undertaken, it can be emotionally exhausting, mentally disturbing, physically debilitating and spiritually depleting, but worth it all.
The people, the pain, the problems you encounter, the tirades of abuse from so-called "rescuers", it can be an onslaught of attacks which can really break your spirit if you let it.
But, with God, all things are possible and without Him, there is no way I could do what I do, to the level that I do it, He creates ways where there is none and streams of living water in the desert.
The Landscape Has Changed
Something I've noticed in the rescue world is that the vast majority are breaking, drowning and going backwards, not forwards, sinking into an ever deeper pit of despair.
The landscape has changed and what once worked, no longer does, resulting in dried up pools that have been over-fished, which people are still going back to despite getting nothing.
This results in people begging for help which never works as no-one wants to back a sinking ship and it's also very off-putting, creating a negative polarity that draws people away, not towards.
The desperation that is being felt is very real, but at the same time, rescuers are making critical mistakes that they aren't willing to acknowledge or fix and this is definitely contributing.
I've noticed a pattern, one of brokenness at a core level, and this is impacting every area, especially the ability to run a successful organisation, with love, respect and healthy values at it's core.
Addressing The Issues
Desperation and degradation go hand in hand, and major changes are needed to address and resolve the issues that are behind the challenges being faced.
The number one value that is being eroded away is the respect for life, the core of rescue, it's heart and soul and the reason why we do what we do in the first place.
As rescuers struggle under the weight of responsibility that they are simply not able to manage, they convince themselves that "compassionate euthanasia" is the solution to a whole myriad of problems that it was not designed for.
This is a deep insult to the ethos of rescue, the anti-thesis and a heinous mis-use of power, as the very ones who are supposedly there to save, are killing en-masse.
Arrogance, pride and ego has become the hallmark of rescue, bearing the fruit of an abusive approach, that is killing the animals, the people and the support they once had.
Hearts Have Become Hard
Rescue seems to attract a particular breed of person, you have to be very strong as the demands are enormous, but this strength can turn in on itself and become a weapon that destroys.
It's important that hearts remain soft, kind and open, despite the horrific cruelty, neglect and abuse that goes on, but sadly, they can become hard in the process, adding fuel to the fire.
God says that He will give us a new heart and put a new spirit in us; He will remove from us our heart of stone and give us a heart of flesh. (Ezekiel 36:26)
As it stands currently, the temple has been desecrated, precious lives are being depleted, damaged and destroyed and our offerings are stained with blood.
Our offerings need to be brought in righteousness, then they will be acceptable, as in days gone by. (Malachi 3:3-4).
Nurturing & Nourishing
The core of all things is service, good practices and right action and this is especially so when we have lives in our hands, who look to us for their safety, survival and care.
We need to be operating with the highest of integrity, professionalism and diligence, in full recognition of the mantle of honour and privilege that is placed on our shoulders.
Every single member of the team needs to be in total alignment, in service of the greater good, with the best interests of each soul at the forefront of importance, focus and discernment.
Once the root is healthy, it needs to be nurtured and nourished with goodness, respect and a level of care that supersedes anything that has gone before.
Rescuing animals is also about the people, and those who share, care, foster, adopt and donate are the ones who facilitate and underpin the entire operation.
Beacons of Light
There are several shining stars in rescue who are beacons of light and hope, that radiate an energy as bright as the sun, all of whom I want to take a moment to recognise for their achievements.
All were started by one mighty person with power, passion and purpose, borne out of a huge amount of compassion, fire and more love in their hearts than most people can carry.
They have carefully, diligently and masterfully built a dream for others that has far exceeded anything they could have ever imagined, carving out their own slice of heaven in the process.
These mighty men and women are pioneering, revolutionary and maverick, fearlessly smashing through every challenge, as they educate, motivate, uplift, inspire and profoundly change the world for the better, paving the way to greatness.
Each have a unique fingerprint that is unable to be replicated, they are authentic, nourishing and nurturing, filled with warmth, honesty and integrity and are radiant examples of what the world is crying out for, lighting the way for others.
Shining Stars
Ziggy's Refuge Farm Sanctuary in North Carolina, US, headed up by dynamic duo Kristin and Jay, who specialise in providing the best lifetime care on the planet to unwanted and discarded farm animals, either rescued from the cruel, cramped conditions of factory farms or facing death due to a disability.
Takis Shelter in Ierapetra in Greece, run by powerhouse Takis Proestakis who rescues and re-homes stray dogs, providing love, shelter and lifetime care to over 550 dogs and a bunch of cats in multiple customised spaces.
The Asher House in Salem and now also Lebanon, US, run by Lee Asher, a mighty man with a mighty heart and a mighty pack of dogs, whose home and sanctuary has extended to cats and farm animals in recent years with over 200 animals on their properties, all of which are provided with enrichment and activity to thrive.
The Cat House on The Kings, California's largest free-ranging lifetime cat sanctuary and adoption centre founded by Lynea Lattanzio, where over 1,000 cats enjoy a wonderful life across 12 cat-proof acres of land.
Loving Paws run by LoriAnn in Lake Grove, New York, who heads up a small group dedicated to helping abandoned and homeless cats and kittens and helping with trap, neuter and return and who is a laser-focused light beam.
Learning New Ways
Foundations built on rock are the cornerstone from which everything else flows, as we weave into existence a new fabric that is not made by human hands.
Our unique voice, positioning and signature is the most essential part of the anointing, as we walk a path laid out before us, to fulfil a particular purpose in accordance with God's will.
We have to give before we can receive, and we have to give from abundance, wholeness and a willingness to give freely and fully, without any expectation of getting anything back.
This is a difficult concept for people to get behind as it's the opposite of what we've been taught, yet paradoxically, this is the most powerful, effective and abundant way to receive.
Rescue is about giving, the support that comes back is the result of our efforts being seen, appreciated, respected, valued and cherished.
Building A Powerful Following
A powerful following is needed if we are to be successful and this requires a meeting of minds and a symbiotic relationship of upliftment, each party giving and receiving in equal measure.
Real success begins when people live out what is deeply etched on their heart, whereby they are fulfilling a calling as opposed to merely doing a job.
This requires us to take risks, make sacrifices and give all of ourselves to a worthy and noble cause that is bigger than ourselves, for the benefit of someone else.
We are not here to do meaningless activities that benefit no-one, we are here to make a difference, to make the world a better place and to make our mark on it.
God anoints those who serve Him and it is this anointment that carries great authority, power and wisdom, as those who are anointed are imbued with the Holy Spirit.
God's Power, Not Ours
In the last few years, I have noticed that I am no longer able to do the things I used to, my old techniques and strategies don't work and I am being called to a higher level.
I've also noticed that most other people are finding the same, but instead of making the necessary changes, they are continuing in old habits that don't work and refusing to look at new ways.
This is causing them to fall further and further behind, as they sink deeper and deeper into a hole of their own making that they can't get out of, taking on a victim mentality.
Part of the reason is that people are caught in a deception, mistakenly believing that their previous success was down to them, as opposed to realising the true source of their blessings.
Everything we are, have and will be is from and because of the goodness of God, and in our own power and might we can do nothing, only by God's Spirit. (Zechariah 4:6)
A Divine, Fragrant & Holy Offering
Even though many who are called don't realise that they are called by God Himself, they are still doing His work under His seal of approval, power and might.
Let us take a moment to recognise the biblical significance of the anointing oil and incense by way of gaining more clarity and insight into the power that is behind us.
The anointing oil and incense were made, as with everything, to God's specific instructions and design, for His purpose and are fragrant blends and the work of a perfumer.
The oil is for anointing God's temple, the ark of the covenant law and various items inside to consecrate them, so they would be most holy, and whatever touched them would also be holy.
The incense is salted and pure and sacred, ground into a powder and also placed in front of the ark of the covenant law, to be most holy and holy to the LORD. (Exodus 30:22-38)
The Gravitas of The Anointing
The gravitas of the responsibility that people who walk with God carry, whether they know it or not, and the respect and reverence of everything that underpins their duties, is enormous.
The anointing oil and incense are divine blends to be used for righteous purposes in service to the LORD and consequently, all such works are blessed.
When God's anointing is poured out, it is His divine power that flows through the veins of those who carry it, as God's Spirt comes powerfully upon them. (1 Samuel 16:1-13)
This is in service of their journey under God's guidance in the fulfilment of His covenant law and God will bless those who bless us, and whoever curses us He will curse. (Genesis 12:3)
God sets those who love righteousness and hate wickedness above their companions by anointing them with the oil of joy, and what a joy it is to serve in such a mighty way. (Psalm 45:7)
Chosen For God's Purpose
Moses was chosen to lead God's people out of Egypt (Exodus 3:10), Saul to deliver the Israelites from the hand of the Philistines and David as king of Israel. (1 Samuel 16:1)
Joshua lead the Israelites into the Promised Land (Numbers 27:12-23), Elijah turned the people's hearts away from idolatry and back to the LORD and Cyrus subdued nations, stripped kings of their armour and opened doors. (Isaiah 45:1)
Isaiah was anointed to proclaim good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to comfort all who mourn and bestow on those who grieve in Zion a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. (Luke 4:17-19, Isaiah 61:1-3)
God does not consider appearance or height, He does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)
He will make all their ways straight and they will rebuild His cities and set His exiles free, but not for a price or reward. (Isaiah 45:13)
A Sacred Mantle
The mantle is sacred, it is a title of honour and privilege, given to those who God calls in righteousness to His service. (Isaiah 41:2)
God's anointed are set in office to fulfil prophecy and the divine order, the anointing is from the Holy One, it teaches all things and those who have it know the truth. (1 John 2:20-27)
They are anointed with the Holy Spirit and power to go around doing good and healing all who are under the power of the devil, because God is with them. (Acts 10:38)
God's anointed are the most excellent of men (and women) and their lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed them. (Psalm 45:2)
The anointing is God's power not ours, requiring self-denial and the fulfilment of a vow to carry out God's will in His way, in service of the ultimate Anointed One, the ruler of all. (Daniel 9:25)
Refinement & Purification
God's Spirit lubricates our internal workings to be in tune with His divine will, timing and power.
It requires the total elimination, annihilation and destruction of our ego, which edges God out, as He draws us ever closer by sharpening, awakening and igniting the spark of creativity within us as He takes us to new and greater heights.
As we surrender our will to His, we are humbled yet exalted in His Mighty Presence, becoming smaller, allowing His great power to take centre stage and direct our steps.
As we die to ourselves, returning to the Source from where everything came, we become like an angel on assignment for the purpose of carrying out heavenly duties.
This process of refinement, purification and sanctification causes us to release fragrant, holy and sacred offerings, that are worthy of His name, profoundly and powerfully changing the world.
God Rejects Those Who Oppose Him
Those who oppose the LORD will be broken.
The Most High will thunder from heaven and the LORD will judge the ends of the earth. (1 Samuel 2:10)
God regrets His decisions when those He chooses turn away from Him, do not carry out His instructions and violate His command and instructions.
When we reject the word of the LORD, the LORD rejects us and tears away that which He has given, giving it to someone else - to one better than us. (1 Samuel 15:24-27)
To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams, for rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. (1 Samuel 15:22-23)
The LORD Rewards
The LORD rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness (1 Samuel 26:23) and shows unfailing love and kindness to His anointed. (2 Samuel 22:51)
He gives victory to His anointed, answers from His heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of His right hand and is a fortress of salvation. (Psalm 20:6, 28:8)
The nations rage and the peoples plot in vain, the kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together to conspire against the Lord and against His anointed ones. (Acts 4:26-27)
But God prepares a table before them in the presence of their enemies, He anoints their head with oil and their cup overflows. (Psalm 23:5)
God makes a horn (of plenty) grow and sets a lamp for His anointed ones, He will clothe his enemies with shame, but the head of his anointed will be adorned with a radiant crown. (Psalm 132:17-18)
The LORD's Protection
God allows no-one to oppress His anointed (Psalm 105:14), he hands nations over to His anointed and subdues kings before them.
He turns them to dust with His sword, to windblown chaff with His bow. He pursues them and moves on unscathed, by a path His feet have not traveled before. (Isaiah 41:2-3)
If God is for us, who can be against us? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? No one. (Romans 8:31-34)
God goes before His anointed and will level the mountains; He will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.
He will give them hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that they may know that God is the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons them by name. (Isaiah 45:1-3)
Every Knee Will Bow
By Himself He has sworn, His mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked:
Before Him every knee will bow; by Him every tongue will swear.
They will say of Him, 'In the LORD alone are deliverance and strength.'
All who have raged against Him will come to Him and be put to shame.
But all the descendants of Israel will find deliverance in the LORD and will make their boast in Him. (Isaiah 45:23-25)
Dreamers of A Kinder World
Creation is groaning and waiting in eager anticipation for the children of God to be revealed, to liberate it from its bondage to decay and bring it into freedom and glory. (Romans 8:19-23)
All who refuse to bow down in surrender to the Source of all that is will be swept away like chaff. (Job 21:18)
God is tearing down strongholds, ripping out wickedness and every bitter root and raising up an army of Mighty Men and Women to stand in the gap for His glorious creation.
The future belongs to the righteous, the dreamers of a kinder world, the ones who stand on His promise, refusing to give up, giving everything that they have for the greater good, for God.
Let us answer His call, take up the mantle and strive for excellence in all that we do, shining our light and bringing comfort, peace and joy to every soul we touch, amen.
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