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TIME TO LISTEN

Peace be still. Learn to come to this place often when you sit quietly before Me and listen. This is how you will exist successfully in the coming days. My direction will bring life and keep you from danger. I AM the one that knows everything you need. Call upon Me, and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you do not know (Jere 33:3). Make this a way of life, so that you can lead yourself and others beside the still waters (Ps 23:2). Come unto Me all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Come learn of Me for I am meek and lowly, and I will give you rest for your souls (minds, wills, emotions). For My yoke is easy and My burden is light (Matt 11:28-30)! If your yoke is hard and your burden is heavy, you have not come unto Me and learned how to live a different way. The world is spinning out of control. It is easy to just get involved and respond just like the world does. Fear and hopelessness are running rampant. Why would you want to hook up with those things? I have already told you that I did not give you a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Tim 1:7). I told you I was the God of hope and to put your trust in Me (Ps 42:5). These are very serious times when you can lose your life for not walking in wisdom. I have called out leaders to guide you into all truth. It is not a time to trust in yourself and lean on your own understanding (Prov 3:5). I will direct your path, if you give Me the privilege. It is time to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Me (Luke 9:23). The time for completing the task is coming to an end. The time to work while it is still light is running out (John 9:4). The night is coming when man will be devastated, because they never paid attention to My voice, My direction. Many will be running frantically to and from looking for the way. I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life. My way is the way to truth and life. There will be light upon your path, even in the dark hours of your soul, if you chose My Way. Many will be looking for the strong tower they can hold on to when the wind is blowing against them. Who can they run to? Will you be one who rescues the perishing? Will you be strong enough to stand and keep others from drowning? It is time to strengthen the nets. Those areas of your life that are weak need to be strengthened in this hour before the storm. You think things are bad now, but you have not seen anything yet. Continue to abide in the Vine where nourishment comes from. Continue to walk in peace with the God of Peace. Continue to pattern your life after the one who conquered death. Continue in My ways, for I AM the great I AM.

Irene Hughes 9/06/09

WHOSE REPORT WILL YOU BELIEVE?

Good Morning, Good Morning, Good Morning! It's time to rise and shine ............. an old song sung when kids really did not want to wake up. It seems that the church has the same dilemma. It is time to rise up and take those positions that were made for us in advance of our appearing. It is time to shake off the dust from the past and get ready for a bright future. After all, who is determining your future? Is the news media telling you what your future will be? Is Barak Obama deciding what the latter days will become? Is gloom and doom overtaking you, and you are digging deeper into your fox hole? Whose report are you believing? It is time to increase your quiet time with God in His Word. It is time to become convinced that God's Way is the only way to truth and life. Without the WORD we will become convinced that hopelessness is a way of life. Fear will become a constant companion, if you do not combat that spirit with the WORD of God. For God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Tim. 1:7). A sound mind? How many do you know today that do not have a sound mind? How many do you know that make ridiculous decisions for their lives? Where is wisdom? The Bible says that if you lack wisdom, then you should ask God who gives generously (James 1:5). The first four chapters of Proverbs expound on wisdom which is more precious than rubies (Prov. 3:15). Wisdom is supreme, therefore get wisdom (Prov. 4:7).

(Prov. 4:20) My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. (21) Do not

let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; (22) for they are life to those

who find them and health to a man's whole body.

Could it be that many people today are running their lives according to their own understanding?

(Prov. 3:5) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

(6) in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your ways straight.

How do you trust the Lord when you do not know His WORD? You must know His WORD to know Him.

Psalm 103:2 says to not forget His benefits. How do you forget something you never learned? What are His benefits?

In short form Psalm 103: 3-5 gives us a few very wonderful hints:

• 1. He forgives all your sins.
• 2. He heals all your diseases.
• 3. He redeems your life from the pit.
• 4. He crowns you with love and compassion.
• 5. He satisfies your desires with good things.
• 6. He renews your youth like the eagles.

Wow, if we only believed in that short list of benefits ..............................

we would be:

• 1. Forgiven
• 2. Healed
• 3. Possess life, love, compassion, many good things
• 4. Be young

What more could you ask for? If we could believe only three verses, we could have all that!

Irene Hughes 8/8/09

CHANGE DIRECTIONS

This is the day that the Lord has made. Rejoice and be glad in it! This is the day that the wind will change direction in Dumas, Texas. As believers change their direction from believing in themselves to God, new horizons will be attained. As believers lay down what they have been trusting in and place it in the hand of God, hearts will change. Believing in the only true God is the only way to peace and satisfaction in life. When believers turn their faces like flint upon the God of the universe, a new perspective will be clear. A new world of the Spirit will be opened to those who put their trust only in God. The world is changing, but God, our God, never changes. His faithfulness is to all generations. His compassions are new every morning. His WORD will last forever. His power is available at all times. His plan is revealed in this WORD. His love is extended to all peoples in all nations. His desire is that all will come to saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Irene Hughes 5/03/09

CHANGE TIME, CHANGE SEASON, CHANGE HEART

When spring comes, or nearly spring, in Texas, the time changes from the way it originally was to Daylight Savings Time. Texans need more time outside to enjoy themselves during the warmer months. The original method was appreciated by farmers who got to quit working when the sun went down. Now their hours have been extended along with the "pleasure seekers."

The weather in Texas has been very unpredictable in the last few years. During the winter season the temperature has been as high as 80 degrees, but there are days that winter resurfaces and blizzards bring 20 degree temperatures. Sometimes it is difficult to decide what clothing is appropriate for the day. Who knows when one season is over and another has come? After all, who is in charge of this phenomenon, and who can change it?

It seems that Texans and others, as well, enjoy changing things that God put in place and really thought He had the best idea. For instance, making babies. Somehow the inventors of new medicines that eliminate diseases have stepped across the line to invent babies in a test tube. Trying to eliminate God from the quotient is a very dangerous business. That which is sacred has become a mass production at the hand of a man, and not God. These great ideas have led many to question what God's purpose is in this world. Or, is He obsolete at this time? After all, many traditions, events, and family heirlooms no longer have value. There is a new attitude that everything has been made for a season, then it can be thrown away. It no longer has value. What about the church? Is it an institution that has been replaced? Is it an institution? Is there no need for God and His church?

This subject brings us to another thought. Have today's people been more concerned about changing things that were not meant to be changed than things that should be changed? God looks at the heart of man, not his outward appearance. The church is not a building, but the people that love God. He is concerned about the heart condition of all men. He desires that all would come to saving knowledge of Himself, Jesus Christ. The plan of long ago is still available for men today. Its purpose still stands although many have ignored it and seem to think they have no need of a God. The day of reckoning will come when all things that can be shaken will be shaken. In fact, that day is on the forefront. Those who have trusted in things will be totally disillusioned by the fall of the stock market and banks. Everything they put their trust in will no longer be worth anything. The dollar will only be worth the paper that it is printed on. At this time in history many will be searching for a reason to live, for purpose in life. Who will be available to show them the Way to Life and Truth? Is the church ready to receive a flood of inquirers who found that they were believing a lie? The church, the members of the body of Christ, need to get ready for the greatest influx into the kingdom. For those of you who call yourselves Christians, what foundation are you standing on? Religion or Faith? It is time to look up and find that it is time to establish relationship, true relationship, with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. He is the only One that knows all the future holds. He is the One that can reveal the future to you and others that ask. How is your hearing? Are you tuned in to God's channel, not the one on TV? Can you hear the unadulterated Word of God - the Rhema word that some refer to? It is time to awaken, to take inventory, of your spiritual condition. For those who have desired to be in the ministry, your time is coming. Ministry will be everywhere - you will not need to be hired by a church to be in the ministry. The real question is whether you are qualified. Have you been trusting totally in your Savior and Lord for provision, for health, for guidance? It is hard to direct someone to a path that you know nothing about. The coming days will be traumatic for those who have played "church." The "real thing" will be necessary to help the disillusioned ones. Faith in Jesus Christ is essential for victory. Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. Who or what are you putting your faith in? Is the Word of God alive and real in your life, or are you living on what other people tell you? It is time to check your heart. Are you sold out on God and walking in His ways? Is your life a reflection of Jesus? Are you walking in peace, or in fear? Jesus says, "Come unto Me for I am meek and lowly in heart, and I will give you rest for your souls (your minds, your wills, and your emotions). For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light." Is it not about time to come home and get filled up for the future battle? All ye who are weary, come home, the old song says.

The time has changed; the season has changed; and now it is time for the heart to be changed.

Irene Hughes 3/29/09

Awake, Arise, and Come Alive

Awake, O sleeper

Arise from the dead and

Christ will shine on you.

This is the year for a shift in your thinking. Shift to a lower gear where you can enjoy some of life's pleasures. For some of you it is like you are watching a video on fast forward. Things are going so fast that you cannot seem to focus on one frame long enough to see clearly. Come away with Me long enough to get the plan for your life. It would be so much easier than the way you are going. You were made for a purpose. You were made to bring pleasure to Me. The world has convinced you of many things. There is a way that seems right to a man, but the ends thereof are the ways of death. You are struggling really hard to end up with nothing but death. Stop your perpetual motion. I want you to lie down in green pastures by the still waters. I have assured you that as your Shepherd, you will lack nothing. I long for you to trust in Me for all that you need. All your needs will be met according to My riches in glory. You can slow down now and take a sip of living water at the brook of life. It will bring refreshing to your soul. Or, you can wait until everything has fallen apart, and you are at wit's end. The warning is being shouted from the housetops - now is the time to re-group. Now is a great time to try the other way - My way. I continue to call you unto Myself. Won't you come?

This is the year to come alive to all that Christ has available for you. Come alive to all His promises that He has given you to live a prosperous and healthy life. His desire is for all His children to have life and have it more abundant. He is the Vine. To live you must stay connected to the vine. Many are playing games with the world and not paying attention to God's plan. It is like plugging and unplugging a lamp. When you want to walk in the light you plug in to the power. When you want to do your own thing, you unplug the power. Many are deceived into thinking that this is the way to life - live in both worlds. The way to life is plugging into Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and never disconnecting. He has all the answers to all your problems and dilemmas. Hook up long enough to hear from the One on the other line. The dropped calls are coming too frequently. There is static on the line when you are driving through the hills and valleys of life. Sit still long enough to get the whole message - the plan for eternal life, for a successful life on this earth. Evil is abounding and will even more so increase, but remember My grace will even more abound. Now is the time to seek first the Kingdom of God. Somehow My children got things backward. They are seeking after things first, then if there is time they might call in for a brief update from the God of the universe. This does not make sense! All the things that you have need of will come after you seek Me with your whole heart and find Me. I will bring more satisfaction than your things could ever bring. Upkeep and replacements are not concerns in My kingdom.

This is the year for a shift in your thinking. Shift to a lower gear where you can enjoy some of life's pleasures. For some of you it is like you are watching a video on fast forward. Things are going so fast that you cannot seem to focus on one frame long enough to see clearly. Come away with Me long enough to get the plan for your life. It would be so much easier than the way you are going. You were made for a purpose. You were made to bring pleasure to Me. The world has convinced you of many things. There is a way that seems right to a man, but the ends thereof are the ways of death. You are struggling really hard to end up with nothing but death. Stop your perpetual motion. I want you to lie down in green pastures by the still waters. I have assured you that as your Shepherd, you will lack nothing. I long for you to trust in Me for all that you need. All your needs will be met according to My riches in glory. You can slow down now and take a sip of living water at the brook of life. It will bring refreshing to your soul. Or, you can wait until everything has fallen apart, and you are at wit's end. The warning is being shouted from the housetops - now is the time to re-group. Now is a great time to try the other way - My way. I continue to call you unto Myself. Won't you come?

This is the year to come alive to all that Christ has available for you. Come alive to all His promises that He has given you to live a prosperous and healthy life. His desire is for all His children to have life and have it more abundant. He is the Vine. To live you must stay connected to the vine. Many are playing games with the world and not paying attention to God's plan. It is like plugging and unplugging a lamp. When you want to walk in the light you plug in to the power. When you want to do your own thing, you unplug the power. Many are deceived into thinking that this is the way to life - live in both worlds. The way to life is plugging into Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and never disconnecting. He has all the answers to all your problems and dilemmas. Hook up long enough to hear from the One on the other line. The dropped calls are coming too frequently. There is static on the line when you are driving through the hills and valleys of life. Sit still long enough to get the whole message - the plan for eternal life, for a successful life on this earth. Evil is abounding and will even more so increase, but remember My grace will even more abound. Now is the time to seek first the Kingdom of God. Somehow My children got things backward. They are seeking after things first, then if there is time they might call in for a brief update from the God of the universe. This does not make sense! All the things that you have need of will come after you seek Me with your whole heart and find Me. I will bring more satisfaction than your things could ever bring.

Irene Hughes 01/09

PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD

Come unto Me all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matt 11:28). I AM the shelter from every storm. Under My wings you can take refuge (Ps 91:4). I AM the Shepherd of the sheep, so I will guide you into all truth. My WORD is truth. I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). Come unto Me to receive fullness of life, fullness of peace, and fullness of grace. My grace is sufficient to meet all your needs (2 Cor 12:9/ Phil 4:19). Look no longer to the world and its ways for that system has crumbled. You must change your focus to the One who never changes and never lies (Mal 3:6/ Num 23:19/Titus 1:2). The anchor of hope is secure (Heb 6:19). Place your hand in My hand, and we will go places you have never been. What a great adventure is before you. Look up for your redemption is nigh (Luke 21:28). That which has been spoken of is here. That day that men's hearts will fail them for fear is here

(Luke 21:26). Seek Me first and My righteousness and all these things will be added unto you (Matt 6:33). The end of all things is near. Things will vanish. Do not hold on to things for they are unstable. Now is the time to stand on My WORD for it will never pass away (Is 40:7). Now is the time to say, "test me and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth (Ps 26:2). Hide My WORD in your hearts that you might not sin against Me (Ps 119:11). Get rid of the sin of unbelief. There is no place for it in this hour. Do as Abraham did by not wavering through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but he was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what He had promised (Rom 4:20-21). Those who believe will see the power of God manifest in their lives and the lives of others. Now is the time for the fruition of my Spirit being poured out on all flesh. Now is the time that your sons and daughters will prophesy, and old men will dream dreams. Now is the time when many will call upon the name of the Lord and be saved (Joel 2:28, 32). The word must get out to the lost and dying before hope vanishes. Go to the highways and byways and compel them to come in (Luke 14:23). Love the lost enough to give words of life, so they can live and not die. Do not become so consumed in your own troubles that you do not take time to share life, My life, with others. You should have words of hope on your lips. The world is looking for a place where they can find answers to all the questions. Will you ride the wave of My love and My hope, or will you be overcome with fear like the world? They do not need more fear, but power, love, and a sound mind. God has not given you a spirit of fear, so do not receive it (2 Tim 1:7). Look to the report of a higher being than the newscasters and newspapers. They are reporting things that have happened, and I AM can report about the future, if you ask Him. Call unto Me, and I will hear you and show you great and mighty things you have not known (Jer 33:3). Open your eyes, your ears, and your heart to receive the message of the hour. Do not lean on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will direct your paths (Prov 3:5-6).

PUT YOUR TRUST IN GOD. PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD.

Irene Hughes 10/13/08

The Call to Battle

The time has come for all men to drop to their knees. There is a call to prayer concerning the coming days. There is also a call to humility. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time (1 Peter 5:6). Knowing that your ability is not adequate will be of great advantage to you. Learning to lean on the Lord Jesus for strength, knowledge, and insight will be a great asset. Pride and haughtiness will be brought down. Pride goeth before destruction and an haughty spirit before a fall (Prov. 16:18). It is time to prepare for war. There will be no proud leaders, but all will be team players. The war is over lost souls. Who will answer the call to battle? Are you prepared to take up the sword of the Spirit and engage in the end-time battle? Rouse the warriors. Preparation time is nearly over. Boot Camp has already been held. Stand fast and declare the Word of the Lord. I AM is getting ready to make Himself known. There have been signs in the sky and warnings from the earth. That day that men have waited many centuries for is ready to appear.Lift up your heads for your redemption draws nigh (Luke 21:28). The Mighty One of Israel is waiting at the door for His appearing. Get ready! Get ready! Do not put off those assignments that you have been given. It is time to engage! Make My work a priority! Trust in Me like you never have before. I AM faithful and so able to care for your needs. Quit trusting in yourself to meet all your needs according to your riches! What is in My hand does not even compare to what you have. You have accumulated much, but soon those things will have no value. Your reputation will have no meaning when this world is over. What you have done for Jesus’ sake will be all that matters. I have the plan for your life and the lives of all men, even those who do not know Me.Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up (James 4:10). He will lift you up to higher places than you have been before. He will lift you up, and the high will be higher than liquor or drugs could ever take you. Quit looking at what the world has to offer and look unto Me – the author and finisher of your faith (Heb. 12:2). There is great excitement in the atmosphere. Nature is preparing for that great day. Can you not feel the atmosphere being charged? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost (1 Cor. 6:19)? Your charge will magnetize with that in the air. You will know the signs of the times by the Spirit (1 Cor. 2:10). The prophets have spoken. Have I not said that I would reveal My plan to the prophets before I did anything (Amos 3:7)? Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you (Eph. 5:14). You have been asleep to the things of the Spirit, only living in the flesh as the world does. You are on the wide road that leads to destruction. You must make a detour to the narrow road that leads to peace and eternal satisfaction. There is a price to pay, and many have not desired to pay it. There is a sacrifice that must be made. Before you go on a trip, you make a plan with a map. The trip into the spiritual world is no different. You must go to the “plan book” and find out the way. The Master of the Universe has been waiting with open arms. He has been longing to reveal His plan to His children. The plan encompasses more than you.You have been called to bring others to the living water. Your obedience determines eternal destiny for many other lives. Do not feel that you are “solo” in this world. You were created to be a part of the Master’s plan that involves the whole world! Step up to the plate! It is time for the game to begin! The outcome has already been determined.Victory is yours! Do you want to be a part?

Irene Hughes 6/08

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