Understand the vision and mission set by the apostolic leader.
Communicate openly and regularly to align goals and expectations.
Support the leader's initiatives through active participation and feedback.
Foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect within the team.
Be adaptable and willing to embrace change as guided by leadership.
Pray for wisdom and discernment in decision-making processes.
Discerning God's Voice
The Role of Scripture: God’s voice primarily aligns with the Bible, which acts as the boundary and filter for what He says.
The Holy Spirit & Peace: God speaks through an internal sense illuminated by the Holy Spirit, often bringing peace (a "go" signal) or warning (a "no" signal).
Distinguishing the Voice: God's voice fosters love, patience, and humility, whereas the enemy's voice generates anger, fear, confusion, and pride.
Obedience and Surrender: The root of clear communication is humble obedience, where surrendering one's will helps clarify God's voice.
The 5 C's of Discernment: Key elements include focusing on Christ, checking Character/motives, finding Confirmation in Scripture, recognizing Circumstances, and experiencing Consistent peace.for Jews to connect with their faith, family and community.
Finding Your Purpose
Reflect on Your Life: Identify moments when you felt most alive, proud, or fulfilled. Consider challenges you have overcome; your hardships can be a source of strength for others.
Identify Your Strengths and Passions: Make a list of what you are good at and what you love to do. Ask friends, family, or colleagues what they believe your unique skills are.
Be of Service: Purpose often comes from contributing to the well-being of others.
Look Back at Childhood: Reconnect with what you loved doing before external pressures or career pressures dictated your choices.
Adopt a Growth Mindset: Be curious and open to learning new things, which can lead to new interests, say this Forbes article and this YouTube video.
Growing In the Prophetic
Deepen Intimacy with God: The foundation of the prophetic is a relationship with God, not just receiving information. Practice spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting, and reading Scripture.
Practice Listening and Discerning: Cultivate a "listening heart" to distinguish God's voice from your own thoughts. Start by focusing on what God is saying, rather than requesting things.
Practice and Activation: Start small by writing down impressions, visions, or words in a journal. Practice giving encouragement to others in a supportive environment, such as a church small group.
Develop Mentorship and Accountability: Seek mentorship from experienced prophetic leaders to guide your growth and provide feedback on your interpretations.
Focus on Life-Giving Ministry: Ensure that prophetic words are designed to uplift, comfort, and encourage individuals, aligning with the heart of God.
Understand God’s Timing: Wait on God’s timing to share a word, as not all insights should be immediately spoken.
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