breaking the hush

You know, growing up in Pentecostal churches you hear and get used to a lot of the lingo referring to faith like, “Just speak it into existence,” or “name it, claim it.” Where do we get these things? I know that Romans 4:17 says that “God gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were,” but us? And is faith really just saying something and *POOF* it’s done—what if it isn’t? Did we not have enough faith? In my present circumstances there is one thing that I have learned more about faith than anything…If HE says it, it will be done and if HE speaks things that aren’t there into existence, they exist! Knowing this, as we draw closer to Him and our Spirit connects with His voice and promises then we know these things will come to pass!

Smith Wigglesworth said, ‘Faith is the evidence, the assurance that the word that God hath said is true. It is the gift of God. Unclouded faith has entered in to prove all things and believe all things…’all men have not faith’ (2 Thessalonians 3:2). Those of faith in God are determined that no man shall take their crown. They see the promise. See the thing there and claim it from God. It is always more than one can carry! It not only helps you, but all who believe the report. A living Word, quickened by a living faith, brings forth the evidence, which though not seen is there.’

So it’s not about just wanting something and ‘speaking’ it and ‘claiming’ it. It’s about hearing and believing the voice and promises of the Almighty I Am! Then by all means, claim it and claim every part of it! Tell the world. It no longer becomes a ‘name it, claim it’ faith but a ‘Thus sayeth the Lord’ faith.

And because of this I share my next statement. This is for my readers: friends, family, acquaintances, strangers, supporters, believers or not. I wouldn’t normally share something so personal, between God and me, but I believe it is time to let you all know…go ahead and carry this, believe with me, fast and pray or doubt and don’t, either way it’s done. I only know that before you hear the report, you must know the promise.

“Shawn, no one else has done for me what you will do for me. Everyday is a gift from me. It is your year of release. Not just from prison, but in all areas—there have been things that have yet to be released in the heavenlies, but this year, they will be released and they will manifest in the natural world. You will not struggle or strive for those things. They will not come out of your power but as you relax in Me and breathe me in, I will release things out of my great love for you. Through your release, friends, family, acquaintances, and even strangers will come to know Me in a new way. No one man will be able to deny that I did this. You watch and see what I will do!’
----Thus Sayeth the Lord!

**To the woman whom I have no doubt knows this faith and lives it on a daily basis. Thank you for your support, prayers, and for believing my report! I love and miss you! Happy Birthday, Kathi (Kathryn) Pruett.