The Making Ministry Blog (2 Corinthians 3:18 AMP)

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light: and there was light.”– Genesis 1:1-3 KJV

Let me show you what God told me when I looked at this scripture today. In the beginning I created the heaven (the supernatural) and the earth (the natural/fleshy), and the earth (your earth) was without form, it was missing something, and it was dark. This wasn’t just any ole kind of darkness, this was a deep darkness (replete of light). So much so that it showed upon the face of the earth (your earth, your face, your flesh). Then I moved upon your face. By My Spirit I supernaturally caused light to shine upon your face. I speak today and I say again,”Let there be light. So much light that it dispels every form of darkness within the earth (your earth) that it may ultimately be a well-lit path for those in the earth.”

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Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Yesterday, I challenged you to thank God for the areas of your life where His glory can be seen.  I thank Him for them as well.  Now, today take a look at where He can’t be seen as readily and then surrender those areas to Him and ask Him to fill them up with His glory.  Now, thank Him for doing it.  Thank you Yahushua (Jesus) for shining brightly through every area of my life.

And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will. – Leviticus 22:29

To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee forever. – Psalm 30:12

For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. – Isaiah 51:3

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place – 2 Corinthians 2:14

Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. – 2 Corinthians 4:14-16

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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I’m writing today to challenge you to be specifically thankful.  I am.  I’m thankful for God’s Glory being infused into every area of my life.  You may not be where He desires you to be right now as it concerns manifesting His glory, but how about thanking Him for the areas His character, nature, and power can be seen in your life?

Start today thanking Him in advance for He is Faithful who called you and began a good work that He will complete.  Thank Him for completely manifesting His glory.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Yesterday, we briefly explored what we look like when there is too much of us remaining. When this is true of us, there is a duality to our nature (e.g., we display part of Jesus’ face and part of our face).

Let’s expand this duality concept. When I speak of part Yahushua’s (Jesus’) face, part your face, I don’t mean Yahushua (Jesus) is visible on one side and your face is visible on the other. I mean one face with shadows, shades, and nuances of Yahushua (Jesus), but the dominant image is you. It’s the one I can see the clearest. I can’t clearly make out His face.

And Jesus answered them, saying, “The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.” – John 12:23-25 KJV

I’m looking for Yahushua (Jesus), mentee, and so is Elohim (God) and others. This is what we need to see that we may be changed by the Anointed One. You know how two people that are married for a long time start to look alike? That is what should be taking place spiritually. No matter how long or short of a period of time you’ve been walking with Him, ultimately you should start to look like Him. This looking like Him I speak of is reflective, yes, in what you do and say, but most importantly a real transformation has actually taken place. Look at how Paul expressed it.

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20

Religious folk know how to perform.  So you’ll see their Yahushua (Jesus) face. In other words, they do and say all the right things at the right time to convince and deceive others into believing Christ has been formed in them.  Note:  I said they know how to perform, and that’s exactly what it is . . . a performance. Elohim (God) isn’t looking for us to pretend it’s Him; He’s looking for it to really BE Him.

I guarantee, you couldn’t fool the devil or a demon.  They know when it’s you showing up versus when Yahushua (Jesus) shows up, and they are subjected to His commands.  You know it’s you when demons run buck wild in your life, but you are quoting every scripture you can think of, rebuking the devil, preaching, prophesying, etc.

I can’t see His face! No, I can’t make out His face!

“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” – 1 Corinthians 13:12

When I mentor others, I’m looking for an image of Christ to show forth through them. This is one way I know the impact of the mentoring that is taking place.

Now I’m not talking about seeing this in the natural. What I’m referencing is in the spirit. If Elohim (God) shows me you in a vision as an image that is somewhat blurred, and I can still make out that it is you (i.e., your physical characteristics), the making process isn’t complete.

What He’s trained me to look for when He flashes a vision of you to me is His face. I should be able to see a clear image of Yahushua Mashiyach (Jesus Christ), with the understanding/knowing that it’s you. I can’t make out His face right now; there’s still too much of you remaining. There is still too much duality (e.g., part Jesus’ face, part your face).

Tomorrow we will expand this concept and mentor you into a more accurate reflection of Him.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

I’ve been mentoring you to begin eating and drinking for Elohim’s (God’s) glory. Today, I want you to do three things in order to move closer to eating and drinking for the glory of Elohim (God):

1. Go back to the last couple of blog posts and see what action you’ve really taken. If none, then apply what you’ve been learning and cut out one or two things that you know are not good for your temple.
2. Prayerfully ponder the following questions and then journal what Elohim (God) impresses upon your heart?

Would Elohim (God) eat whatever, whenever?
Would Elohim (God) eat because He’s not feeling well?
What is Elohim’s (God’s) nature as it concerns eating?

3. Search the scriptures for what our forefathers, Jesus, the disciples, and angels ate. What themes did you notice?

I know we stayed on this topic for almost an entire week, but it was worth every minute if it ushers you into greater well being and care for your temple. Before we close out, I want to remind you that I have a resource to help you continue on your journey to eating and drinking for Elohim’s (God’s) glory. Gohereto continue the journey.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

Over the past several days, I’ve been mentoring you to begin eating and drinking for Elohim’s (God’s) glory. Today, I share some more things you can eliminate from your diet to bring Him glory and honor.

If you’d like more fitness support, pick up a copy of Leadership FITness – Experiencing Fullness in The Temple in either audiobook or e-book format. Gohere.

I pray I’ve challenged you to do it all for the glory of Elohim (God) . . . even eating and drinking!

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

Do you have a bishop’s belly? So many ministers take no care in what or when they eat/drink. I’m not even going to address the cigarette smoking or liquor drinking pastors in this post. We all know that type of behavior brings no honor or glory to Elohim (God). We have assignments to complete in this earth realm. If our body (the outward container that Elohim [God] gave us), gives out due to our abuse, how will we complete what He called us to do? I am amazed by the number of ministers who Elohim (God) used in the area of healing that died from some sort of sickness or disease due to improper eating or rest.

If you have not committed your body as a living sacrifice yet, do so now. If you can’t do it for yourself, I appeal to the glory upon your life and say, “Do it for those who He’s assigned your hands.” They are waiting for you to rise up in total wellness and health and set them free in the areas they have been led captive.

Tomorrow we will continue mentoring you in eating and drinking for His glory.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31 AMP

How is this scripture missed? How did I overlook it for so many years as I ate and drank whatever I wanted. The LORD had long since spoken to me about eliminating the whites from my life. Let me challenge you as He challenged me.

Get rid of the:

• White sugar
• White flour
• White bread

If you want to start off slowly aligning what you eat and drink to bring Elohim (God) glory and honor, these are just three small adjustments you can begin with.

Tomorrow I will continue mentoring you in eating and drinking for His glory.

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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When I first realized Elohim (God) impregnated me with something special (i.e, His glory), I was elated to share it. I really just wanted to see what I read in the bible come to pass. It baffled me to see that in church after church and ministry after ministry there was no demonstration of the word.

As I began to share angelic visitations, dreams, visions, healings, and the casting out devils with other Christian leaders, I became a target. Yes, the enemy of their soul began to target what Elohim (God) had deposited in me. Note: I did not say they targeted me. Come on, let’s keep this spiritual. Remember, our struggle isn’t with flesh and blood.

Well, I’m a quick learner when pain is being inflicted. Elohim (God) knows He can reach me directly with a spiritual blow or wound. I guess you could equate it to a low tolerance to pain. Now, don’t mistake this for weakness or me for a wuss or a wimp.  Nor make this means that Elohim (God) caused the spiritual wound or blow. I am saying I learn quickly by the spiritual warfare that is and has taken place. I’m a quick study; so, I learned to shut my mouth. I began to take on Yahushua’s (Jesus’) posture after He mightily manifested His Father’s nature and power, “Shh . . . tell no one!”

You must learn this too if you are going to live in His glory. You cannot run and tell certain unbelieving and stuck leaders what Elohim (God) is revealing to you and through you. This is how you guard the glory. I’ve said this before in our mentoring sessions, and I’ll say it again because it’s worth repeating, there are some people that are not interested in your living in the glory. The fact is: Everybody doesn’t want the glory, and everybody that wants it won’t do what it takes to live in it, and everybody who says they have it doesn’t really possess it.

So you have to learn to exercise your spiritual faculties to increase your spiritual discernment as to who’s who. This is my prayer for you. You need to be precise, accurate, and sharp in this area in order to properly guard the glory. Back to who’s who. In Corporate America, everyone strives to be included in the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Distinguished Individuals. Some are sought out and others self-pursue it. In the spiritual realm, you are the pursuer of the revelation of “Who’s Who.”

Another strategy to guarding the glory is to look at who is around you. Look at their character. If it doesn’t mirror Christ’s, they can’t pass over. I know, I know, they have been with you a long time, they are good at what they do, and they are even a great confidant to you, friendless leader. Here’s a prophetic announcement: You don’t get to choose who goes up with you. Well, let me say it this way, you may choose them, but that choice will keep both you and their feet glued to the earth. You’ll both be earthbound . . . forbidden from soaring into heavenly realms. Are you sure that is a destiny choice you still want to make? Guard the glory!

Resting gloriously in Him,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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