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Are you seeking glory from other people?

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:00:15 +0000

Beloved mentee,

I’m easing back into the swing of things as I continue seeking His face concerning next steps and direction and today in prayer He spoke this and I knew to share it with you.

As you may or may not know or recall, glory is defined as the character, nature, and power of Yahweh. He’s spent that past two years teaching you, through me, about glory primarily from the aspect of His character and nature because this is the order in which He releases glory to us. So many folks in ministry speak of glory from the power aspect only (i.e., doing the works of Yahushua) and yet fail to speak of the character and nature of Yahushua and Yahweh (i.e., the being like Father and the Son).

Today’s post focuses on the power aspect of His glory and further defines glory based on the Hebrew word kabowd pronounced kä·vōde’. Kabowd means honor, splendor, abundance, dignity, reputation, reverence, riches, magnificence, and precious things. The figurative meaning of this word is heaviness, to be weighty/influential. In light of this, Yahweh is asking, “Are you seeking honor, splendor, abundance, dignity, a reputation, reverence, riches, magnificence, precious things, and to be influential from other people?”

“For we never used flattering speech, as you know, or had greedy motives —God is our witness and we didn’t seek glory from people, either from you or from others.” – 1 Thess 2:5-6 HCSB

We see from the above scripture this is not what we should do. As a ministry leader, those who you have preached the gospel to that have receive it and are imitating you as you imitate Christ are the people who become your glory and joy. Look at this:

“For who is our hope, or joy, or crown of boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy!” – 1 Thess 2:19-20 HCSB

You see, unmade leaders seek glory from men, and made leaders cause others to become glorious, honorable, rich, weighty, prosperous, influential men. Which kind of leader are you . . . made or unmade? If unmade, you can begin the making process by clicking here.

With rich glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

Character is the Key

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:00:53 +0000

Mentee,

I’m led by Yahweh to share an excerpt from The Making with you today.

“Character is what grounds you to be able to move in His glory and power. Character becomes like a magnet’s grounding source. Character grounds you to move in the glory just like a paper clip grounds a magnet. Metal neutralizes a magnet so it won’t charge or blow up what attaches to it. So it is with character. You need character so you won’t blow up yourself or become “charged” about you. You need character to neutralize you!”

My prayer is that if you have gleaned anything from this blog it is that character is the key living in Yahweh’s glory. Stay tuned in right here as I share another excerpt.

True glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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The Glorious Rewarder

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:00:42 +0000

Wisdom from the throne . . . “Worldly folk demand and look for respect, but the righteous seek honor from the LORD.”

Mentee, I pray that the training you are receiving is purifying your ministry motives. We must be striped and purged of worldly mindsets in order to be used to our fullest glory capacity in Christ Yahshua (Christ Jesus). I admonish you today to submit to the purging, purifying, and making process that He may bestow more than respect on you. Trust me respect is fleeting, temporal and honor is eternal and everlasting. Yahshua showed us this as they cried Hosanna, Hosanna one minute and the next minute, according to them, He was casting out devils by the prince of devils Beelzebub himself.

LORD, keep your mentees looking, craving, and seeking You the Rewarder who rewards us with eternal merit and virtue.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. – Hebrews 11:6

Gloriously,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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A Glorious Call

Karen M. Pina — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:00:28 +0000

We call a mentoring time out today and focus on those who may have googled a phrase and ended up here and don’t know glory personified in the person of Yahshua (Jesus). We issue a call to glory today. You are an eternal being. Do you know where you’ll spend eternity when you die? It is appointed to all men to die. We are all sinners. Don’t be offended or click away because of that statement. If you’ve ever told a lie, stole, or cheated, that’s sin. We all have done these types of things (and in some instances worse). The good news is that Yahshua died as the perfect sacrifice to atone our sin and redeem us from the curse of death. There is an eternal separation from Yahweh, the Creator, and that is hell. Everyone wants to go to heaven when asked, but don’t have a clue how to they are going to arrive there. I’m giving you the key today. There is only one way to get there and that is to go through door named Yahshua (Jesus). There is only way to Father Yahweh (God), and it is through His son, Yahshua (Jesus).

Have you decided to allow Yahshua (Jesus) to remove your sins, reconcile you back to Yahweh (God), and receive the gift of eternal life with Him? Don’t stop here; I want to pray with you to ensure you have officially met Him! Reach out to me here. I long to pray with you.

20 For no person will be justified (made righteous, acquitted, and judged acceptable) in His sight by observing the works prescribed by the Law. For [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which works toward repentance, faith, and holy character].

21 But now the righteousness of God has been revealed independently and altogether apart from the Law, although actually it is attested by the Law and the Prophets,

22 Namely, the righteousness of God which comes by believing with personal trust and confident reliance on Jesus Christ (the Messiah). [And it is meant] for all who believe. For there is no distinction,

23 Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory [b]which God bestows and receives.

24 [All] are justified and made upright and in right standing with God, freely and gratuitously by His grace (His unmerited favor and mercy), through the redemption which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, - Romans 3:20-24 AMP

For the wages which sin pays is death, but the [bountiful] free gift of God is eternal life through (in union with) Jesus Christ our Lord. – Romans 6:23 AMP

If this confusing to you, read about a man who Yahshua helped what it all means? I await your call.

Saved by glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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Are you Submitted to Glory?

Karen M. Pina — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:00:30 +0000

I also mentor prophets in an online school. Recently, Yahweh gave them an assignment that uncovered onyx in the realm of the Spirit (e.g., hidden manna). I’m sharing what Ruach haKodesh uncovered because I believe it will minister, mentor, and bless you too. He unveiled that there are people who can, do, and are utterly willing to submit to powerless spiritual oversight (e.g., pastors, prophets, apostles, etc.).

If Yahweh graces and appoints someone He wants me to submit to, the glory will be evident in their life. So when I’m submitted to them, I’m really submitting to the glory, which we know from our earlier mentoring sessions is also Yahshua. Take a look at the leader you are submitted to and ask yourself, “Am I submitted to glory?” Some clear signs are the character of Yahweh, fruit of the Spirit, powerful works (i.e., signs, wonders, miracles, and the ability to delegate authority).

1 AND JESUS summoned to Him His twelve disciples and gave them power and authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out, and to cure all kinds of disease and all kinds of weakness and infirmity.

2 Now these are the names of the twelve apostles (special messengers): first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

3 Philip and Bartholomew [Nathaniel]; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus [Judas, not Iscariot];

4 Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.

5 Jesus sent out these twelve, charging them, Go nowhere among the Gentiles and do not go into any town of the Samaritans;

6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. – Matthew 10:16 AMP

“The sheep must see power in their shepherd or else they will live ordinary lives!” – Apostle Stanley Pina

Summoned by glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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A Glorious Land

Karen M. Pina — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:00:52 +0000

6 On that day I lifted up My hand and swore to them to bring them out of the land of Egypt to a land that I had searched out for them, flowing with milk and honey, [a land] which is an ornament and a glory to all lands.

7 Then said I to them, Let every man cast away the abominable things on which he feasts his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt; I am the Lord your God.

The land that flows with milk and honey is a land free from defilement and idols.

>>>>– A glorious land honors Yahweh’s (God’s) name
>>>>– A glorious land is an obedient land
>>>>– A glorious land forsakes all other gods
>>>>– A glorious land is a land that is separated and consecrated for Yahweh’s use

A land with these attributes shines brightly with Yahweh’s glory. This used to be true of the USA, but it isn’t anymore. We have turned to the god of sex, religion, fame, perversion, success, etc. Can it be said of you that you are Yahweh’s ornament and a glorious land?

With honorable glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

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It’s not about titles, leaders. It’s about power!

Karen M. Pina — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:00:17 +0000

I’d rather have secret place promotion any day than public empty promotion. Yes, secret place promotion. Said differently, promotion in prayer, elevation in who you pray for and what Yahweh reveals about them to you, and greater service via intercession. This is the greatest promotion. It’s greater than promotion in title only, but no power. You can do exploits, stop rain, and other supernatural works in prayer. Can your title do that? Can your promotion do that? Id’ rather have a ministry of powerful prayer versus a powerless ministry full of grandiose titles and worldly, materialistic trappings. Today, I stand in my place of power and delegated authority and that place is prayer . . . a prayer room, on the lap and by the side of my Father.

Room (The below is that of which He speaks through me today.)
Strong’s 4725 (a condition of the body or mind, home, country, place, a standing spot, open locality, station, post, a region, a quarter, a direction, a place to exist . . . an abode, habitation)

O earth, cover not my blood, and let my cry have no resting-place [where it will cease being heard]. – Job 16:18

Thank you, Yahweh for this resting place of prayer you’ve given me and thank you that there will be no delay when I cry out in prayer. My prayers come before you immediately. There is no tarrying, no obstructions, and no delay in them reaching your throne room, and You answer and hear me straightaway. My prayer for you is that through this post, ministry motives have been purified and that the heart of ministry has gripped you and caused your eyes to be wide opened to what’s really important and where the true power lies in ministry.

Go to your room, mentee! Yes, today momma is sending you to your room. It’s for your making, transformation, and for those who are assigned your hands. They need you to habitate, linger, and stay in your room.

Resting in glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

Provoking & Defying Glory – Part II

Karen M. Pina — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:00:11 +0000

Yesterday we laid the foundation of this lesson by exposing the deeds and actions of professing ministers who deceive themselves and others into believing Yahweh’s glory is with them. The Isaiah passage of scripture tells us that the righteous will eat the fruit of their deeds. The glorious fruit of the righteous can be eaten in its entirety. They become a habitation of His glory. The food and the fruit they dispense fulfill the spiritual hunger of those who are hungering and thirsting after glorious manifestations and results.

The Lord stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples and His people. – Isaiah 3:13 AMP

The day where your actions and speech are being judged is here and woe to the wicked for what their hands and mouth have done. Woe to the proud and arrogant who have flaunted their sins before Yahweh’s eyes and provoked His glory. He is standing at attention and every leader that is causing others to err and tripping them up on this path shall behold His glory, but not in the way they tout. For He has entered into glorious judgment with them. Let’s not ever forget the judgment attribute of His glory.

10 Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.

11 Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with them, for what their hands have done shall be done to them. – Isaiah 3:10-11 AMP

With fresh glory on me,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

Provoking & Defying Glory

Karen M. Pina — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:00:55 +0000

⁸For Jerusalem is ruined and Judah is fallen, because their speech and their deeds are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of His glory and defy His glorious presence.

⁹Their respecting of persons and showing of partiality witnesses against them; they proclaim their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them! For they have brought evil [as a reward upon themselves].

¹⁰Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.

¹¹Woe to the wicked! It shall be ill with them, for what their hands have done shall be done to them. - Isaiah 3:8-11 AMP

There are professing ministers of the gospel who deceive themselves and others about Yahweh’s glorious presence abiding and dwelling and moving amongst them. As the scriptures shows their actions (and speech) are against Yahweh. Of course, it’s not the actions and speech that we see that matters, but what Yahweh sees with His eyes, and what He sees them doing and saying is provoking His glory and defying His glory, not reverencing, but irritating His glory. So, then how could His glory be dwelling, abiding, and moving in their midst?

Embracing glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina

Manifesting glory

Karen M. Pina — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:00:16 +0000

Signs, wonders, miracles

Two times this week alone I’ve encountered several ministers of the gospel who were articulating how they know there is more than what they have been experiencing. In prayer Yahweh, responded by saying, “It’s building can you sense it? Can you hear through others who are tired of same ole same ole and who are articulating their hunger for My power, My glory to manifest through them? He’s aligning His glorious army. He’s making them ready. We are starting to groan right along with the rest of creation. ABBA is saying, Yes! This is where I long for you be and stay. Can you hear the groaning and the hunger pangs? The manifestation of His glory is near . . . on a larger scale, not just a small group of one here or there, but as an entire body of ready-made vessels. Because not everyone that’s groaning and hungering is going to see His glory manifested through them. They might see it (and it’s going to be undeniably hard not to), but it won’t be through them. Are you one in this glorious ready-made army?”

We know that until now, the whole creation has been groaning as with the pains of childbirth; – Romans 8:22 CJB

17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. – Mark 16:17-18 KJV

Strengthened by glory,

Prophetess Karen M. Pina