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This is Why Your Surroundings Can Influence Your Thoughts

Do you feel like you have a hard time controlling the flow of your thoughts? You may feel like you’ve tried everything, but still can’t seem to stop the negativity in your mindset.

Prophetic Word: The Gateway to the Glory of God

For the past few months, I have been seeing new gates and doorways opening in the spiritual realm. This is going to shift the spiritual atmosphere over those who are discouraged and under heavy attack of oppression. Each month I see a different door open in Heaven that releases the…

7 False Beliefs That Keep You from Writing Your Book

When I got the idea for my first book, it took me 3 years before I even started writing it. Once I started, I wrote the manuscript in 3 weeks! I went from struggling with fear of failure, discouragement and guilt—to being the author of 12 books, with others in…

Why Your Story Matters in the Big Picture

What’s your favorite story in the Bible? Have you noticed there’s a little bit of everything? We have stories of adventure and romance, betrayal and friendship, the supernatural and the natural. Then we have the books of poetry and psalms, and the book of Proverbs where we receive practical, life…

3 Ways to Break Out of June Gloom and Choose Joy

Do you feel like you’re trying to beat back the June Gloom? This is because things are beginning to heat up in both the spiritual realm and the natural. Not everything is perfectly aligned yet, so things can seem foggy and unclear. The good news is I saw a powerful…

Prophetic Word: New Power and Greater Understanding

There is a lot to be excited about starting in the month of June. It is the time of Pentecost when God sent the power of the Holy Spirit to Earth in Acts 2. “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard…

What You Need to Change in Your Financial Strategy

Do you feel like you’re called to do big things for the Kingdom of God, but never seem to have enough money? Your financial future is not hopeless! Here are 3 mindset-shifts to help you start opening the heavens over your finances right now: 1. Find out where your treasure…

Why Your Destiny Isn’t Linear … and That’s a Good Thing!

Do you feel like you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be, but aren’t sure how it fits in with God’s plan for your life? There seems to be this idea in our society that reaching our goals and going after our life purpose should make sense all the way through…

3 Confidence-Boosters to Make Waves in the Destiny Pool

Remember jumping into a pool for the first time? Taking that initial leap is often the most difficult part. It’s just like starting anything new in life. The hardest part is simply getting started! Making the plunge into your destiny may feel similar. Here are 3 things you can do…

How to React to Change with Grace

Are you feeling like change is in the air? In my latest prophetic word, I shared that there will be no more delays starting in the month of May. Many of us have been asking God for promotions, new revelation, alignment, etc. Things that have been holding you back in…

Prophetic Word: Scrolls & Strategies Being Released from Heaven

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For, “In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay.” Hebrews 10:36–37 NIV The Lord said, “Your time of waiting is now coming…

This Passover: New Authority, Freedom and Creative Flow

Have you been asking God for new growth and change? This year, Passover starts at sundown on April 19 and goes through sundown April 27. Passover is a Jewish festival that celebrates God’s greatness and mercy. God gave instructions to the Israelites in Egypt that would cause the disaster, or destroyer,…

But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Ephesians 5:13–14 NIV The Lord is waking you up spiritually and He is going to reveal things you need. Ask for His light to shine on areas where you need wisdom and understanding!
Wisdom and understanding
The spirit of wisdom and understanding are powerful gifts that many are not aware of. My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding. Psalm 49:3 NIV When I meet people, they often ask me to give them a prophetic word. Before I launch in, I ask what they need. Often, they don’t need a prophetic word, but they need wisdom and understanding into what God is doing, or what He has already spoken.
Releasing surprise blessings and wisdom
I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who summons you by name. Isaiah 45:3 NIV The Lord is going to do something, and you will know it is Him. He is releasing financial blessings and hidden revelation. [Tweet "The Lord is going to do something, and you will know it is Him."] God knows your name and He has grace for you. He sees your past, present and future all at the same time … and He understands. The Lord is not angry with you!
How to grow in wisdom, discernment and understanding
Start by believing He wants to speak to you. You don’t have to be a prophet to hear the Lord! I always start by repenting. Even if you have repeated sin or struggles, don’t run away. Just bring everything under the blood. Prayer: Lord, I repent for anything that is not pleasing to You. I ask that You bring it all under Your blood and authority. Your word says if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to cleanse us of all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Make us holy and right with You.
Understanding the fear of the Lord
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 NIV The fear of the Lord is not the same as being afraid. It does not mean being punished by God if you mess up. It is reverently honoring the Lord and His ways. Because of the grace of the cross, we can ask forgiveness over and over. The fear of the Lord guides us toward holiness.
Wisdom, revelation and intimacy
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 NIV We need to operate in the gifts of wisdom and revelation. [Tweet "We need to operate in the gifts of wisdom and revelation."] Wisdom, discernment and understanding will help you know if something is from the Lord and how to respond.
Growing in deeper intimacy
Revelation flows from a personal relationship with the Lord. God’s love is stronger than your sin or shortcomings. He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1–2 NKJV Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. Song of Songs 8:6–7 NIV
Prophetic wisdom
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17–18 NIV
- You must operate in the spirit of love and humility to master the gifts of wisdom and understanding.
- Deal with pride and operate in a balance of humility.
- Develop the James 3:17–18 qualities: Peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
- Add to that the fruit from Galatians 5:22–23: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, self-control.
Breaking the fear to hear
Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. Isaiah 43:1 NKJV Many people have fears when it comes to hearing God and trusting what they hear.
- Fear of being deceived
- Fear of being wrong
- Fear of being rejected (fear of man)
So don’t be impatient for Yahweh to act; keep moving forward steadily in his ways, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You’ll watch with your own eyes and see the wicked lose everything. Psalm 37:34 TPT Just keep moving forward! Blessings, Doug Addison DougAddison.com P.S. If you’ve been battling hard but seeing no breakthrough, there is hope! You can take a deep dive into Understanding the Courts of Heaven Mastery Course. This is a new, strategic approach to prayer, spiritual warfare and repayment for losses and injustices. This mastery course is jam-packed with revelation and it’s on sale now. You’ll learn how to accelerate your destiny and contend for God to manifest the supernatural on Earth. Heaven is on your side and I want to help you see real results! Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is known for his Daily Prophetic Words, Spirit Connection podcast and blog. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts, entertainment and media industries.

Doug Addison | InLight Connection

Doug Addison is the founder and president of InLight Connection. Doug is a prophetic speaker, author and coach. He is best known for his Daily Prophetic Words and Spirit Connection podcast and blog. Doug’s message of love, hope and acceptance reaches people around the world! His powerful, lighthearted style of teaching and coaching helps open people to discover their spiritual identity and personal destiny as they experience God’s supernatural love and power. He and his wife Linda live in Los Angeles, California where they are impacting the arts and entertainment and media industries.

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This is Why Your Surroundings Can Influence Your Thoughts

Prophetic Word: The Gateway to the Glory of God

7 False Beliefs That Keep You from Writing Your Book

Why Your Story Matters in the Big Picture

3 Ways to Break Out of June Gloom and Choose Joy

Prophetic Word: New Power and Greater Understanding

What You Need to Change in Your Financial Strategy

Why Your Destiny Isn’t Linear … and That’s a Good Thing!

3 Confidence-Boosters to Make Waves in the Destiny Pool

How to React to Change with Grace

Prophetic Word: Scrolls & Strategies Being Released from Heaven

This Passover: New Authority, Freedom and Creative Flow

Wisdom and understanding

Releasing surprise blessings and wisdom

How to grow in wisdom, discernment and understanding

Understanding the fear of the Lord

Wisdom, revelation and intimacy

Growing in deeper intimacy

Prophetic wisdom

Breaking the fear to hear

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