Messing with an intercessor?

 Fact: Don't mess with an intercessor. You will be prayed for! Your soul will be prayed for. Don't want to be prayed for? Then don't mess with an intercessor! Simple! 😅 

SDG Highlights

As expected, the SDG was AMAZING!! Each year has felt different. None has felt the same, building on the previous year. 

Also, as expected, the anxiety attacks were shut down, and did not return. I do not experience anxiety, and I refuse to allow that in. I enjoyed a peaceful, restful stay on the Gold Coast.

I have sooooo much I could write... as well as what feels like a billion photos! I will need to sit down and gradually go through my photos, with pen in hand... and write what feels like a book of only 2 significant weeks of my life. Each photo triggers a memory, and I don't want to forget why I took each photo! 

I again met up with my amazing prophetic friends, and physically met new friends. I love this part the most! The divine connections this group creates. People who just get each other, in a safe environment. I love these people like family. 

I served on the team for this conference. I was given a responsibility I did not expect, and with a beautiful partner who was on the same wavelength. At first, the task was daunting, trying to work out what we needed, and how to make things work. We found our feet together, and hopefully, with God's guidance, fulfilled our duties well. It was an honour to be selected for this team.

Interestingly, I did not think I connected with the worship in the same way as previous years...however, each morning, I awoke with the songs playing in my head! I feel the worship slowly found its way into my innermost being. It touched me, in a more delicate way as to how I expected. Each year, I find one song playing on repeat in my mind, and it lingers for months. I add it to my Spotify list. I have never heard these songs until the SDG. This year it is Bethel's "No One Like the Lord". I think the words were more difficult to simply accept...they needed to seep into my spirit. God knows what He is doing! 

I received prophetic words which really spoke to my spirit. The speakers were amazing. The atmosphere was intensely beautiful! 

God brought fresh laughter to me... a "new thing". One night, I was lying on the floor, laughing, giggling...it came from the depths of me... and another lady behind me was doing the same! I don't know who she was, but it was more funny, and encouraging doing it together! 

I've since been finding myself randomly laughing in this fresh way! 

God broke things... health, spiritual, bloodline, emotional...

It didn't end at the SDG. I will write another post continuing from here. There is just so much to write! After I returned home, I didn't have time to stop and process. We've had some big, unexpected expenses. I've been going to work, coming home exhausted, & between appointments, spending the nights decluttering & creating easy access to parts of the house that needed major repairs. I like the less clutter, but it is exhausting when you don't have time to rest after a big day. All I can say, is this is a reminder that God is doing a "new thing" in our lives. There is always rain before the rainbow! We're about to see the rainbow on the horizon! 🙌🦋🌈🔥©️

SDG

 Just a little update... upon boarding the plane, that anxious spirit again tried to manifest...I just prayed, & it left. My plane left on time! I'm used to being delayed. It was an uneventful trip :) 

I have been sleeping well, since arriving. 

I don't experience anxiety, so I know when a spirit is on assignment. It won't succeed with me! These next few days are going to be amazing! 🦋

SDG - Here I Come!!!

 I can't believe it's finally here! I find myself sitting in the airport, just finished what has become my Seers & Dreamers Gathering pre- flight Tradition.. St Ali coffee & an artisan cookie. Just sitting, watching the planes moving outside the windows.

I didn't sleep well last night... about 2 hours before I went to bed, there was an attack over my peace. I felt an unusual sense of anxiety in the atmosphere. Anxiety is not my norm, so I knew it was spiritual. I played worship for the next 1-2 hours, and felt settled when I went to bed... but my brain decided to go all Chatterbox on me!! For 2 hours, I was thinking, "Shut up brain, and let me sleep!!!" I seriously had a whirlwind of random, unrelated topics running through my brain. Eventually, I fell asleep... I know, because I awoke from a dream. 

I farewelled my husband who left for work super early...then finally had one hour of deep sleep. 

So, here I am...almost ready to board my plane!

I'm super excited about this SDG! I have been sensing the excitement in my spirit growing as the SDG draws nearer! I am in anticipation of Big things!!! So many things have tried to prevent, or hinder this conference... so.I know it's gonna go OFF!!!

Hope to see you there! 

Anticipating March

 Can you believe it's already the last day of February! Time has flown... and this time last year, I was in Perth for the Seers & Dreamers Gathering (SDG). Seriously, how has it already been a whole year!

I'm on the verge of travelling to the Gold Coast for this year's Seers & Dreamers Gathering. 

After the first SDG in Sydney, I was excited to attend Perth...and whatever lid was on the Sydney SDG, flew off in Perth! We were expectant, but God blew our socks off in Perth! 

So now, I am feeling excited anticipation for the upcoming SDG. My spirit is stirring...has been stirring for months... whatever happened in Perth, like Sydney, was just a springboard for what's to come on the Gold Coast! 

Maybe you are reading this, and are also attending the SDG. If you see me, please say hello...and give me a hug! ;) I'm looking forward to seeing you!! 🦋©️

Memories - post-glandular fever

 Happy New Year!

I was looking at very old posts, and remembering when I had glandular fever. Isn't it interesting how time fades memories... but writing about the memories reminds you of how much you have to be grateful for!

I wrote about being exhausted, unable to work more than 3 days a week, then eventually I could work 4. What I didn't write, and is a strong memory - I initially could only work one day in three. I needed a day to recover between shifts! At the time, I was a casual, working for an agency, living with my parents. If I had the regular adult expenses (rent, mortgage, etc), I don't know how I would have coped. 

I also was in the prime of wedding planning! So, although I wasn't able to work as much, I had more free time to focus on my upcoming wedding. I actually enjoyed that. 

Many people told me that after glandular fever, you are never the same.  Energy levels often don't fully return, and fatigue becomes your norm. Unfortunately, despite refusing to accept that, and many prayers for healing... they were right. I don't know why God chose not to fully heal me. Fatigue has been my norm for almost 20 years. You get so used to it... For me, I learned that my physical limits are lower than they used to be. I'm used to listening to my body, and having others not understand my limits. I often push through, but in the first few years after glandular fever, I struggled to even do that.  I did not have energy reserves, or the "second wind" we take for granted. Once my energy was used up, it was gone until the following day. These days, a nap can help. But early on, it made no difference.  

After feeling frustrated, and wondering if I'd simply become lazy, or I was genuinely tired... a doctor gave me the validation that I was NOT lazy. My body just needs rest. She told me not to be so hard on myself. She also labelled it as post-viral fatigue, and yes, it can last a long time. Many people have since presented with similar symptoms as post-covid fatigue. 

I used to love working out at the gym. After my wedding, I was encouraged not to renew my membership because I was pushing myself too hard, with only half of my previous workouts. I put on weight, but I had to admit, I was trying to use energy reserves I simply did not have.  

So, what has changed since then? My energy levels gradually increased, I allow my body & mind to rest more... and found ways to incorporate exercise into my day. Some days, walking to/from the train is the best "no excuses" exercise. My job is physically & mentally demanding - I walk 8,000-10,000 steps in a day, just working. I also have energy supplements that help. I work 5 days a week. 

I don't know why I'm writing this... maybe it will encourage somebody. If you are in the early stages of recovering from glandular fever, don't lose heart. Be kind to your body and mind. Don't feel guilty for listening to your body. As my doctor said, You're not lazy! Be patient with yourself. It does get better! 💜🦋