Are you believing God for a miracle today? If so, then I feel led to remind you of a huge key to breakthrough–a key that is truly where breakthrough really happens:
The process.
A huge part of every miraculous answer to prayer is found, not just in sudden moments of spontaneous breakthrough, but first in process. The process is often where breakthrough really happens, and receiving a miracle spontaneously is usually an outflow and overflow of what God did during your process.
Before I continue, let us first ask: “What do I mean by ‘process’?”
The process is just a simple term for how God works in your life over time, gradually, one step at a time. Process is how Holy Spirit forms the character of Jesus in us:
It’s how He convicts us of sin, one sin at a time.
It’s how He teaches us to transform our mind–one thought at a time.
Process is important because it widens our spiritual shoulders and grows our spiritual muscles.
In other words, if God gave us huge breakthroughs and blessings without any kind of growth process, we would be ill-equipped to carry the responsibility of those breakthroughs. And before too long, we would either implode, collapse, or otherwise self-destruct under the weight of what we thought would be a blessing.
God is too good of a Father to do that to us.
He’s a good, good Father; so He doesn’t give us things that would hurt us. The same way you don’t hand your child a sizzling hot cast iron fajita skillet and ask them to carry it with their bare hands, Father God does not give us sizzling hot things–even if we are convinced those things would be a blessing–when we cannot carry them, or when they would burn us.
There is a process, and the process is extremely important.
So where does breakthrough really happen?
It often culminates in a moment of what appears to be spontaneous, miraculous manifestation. However, I would put forth to you today that breakthrough really happens in moments where we decide to obey God …
… even though it costs us something.
For example:
When you take a leap of faith and obey Holy Spirit when He tells you to bless somebody … even though your natural man (flesh/logic) tells you you can’t afford it.
When you crucify the flesh by fasting and praying, even though you really want a hamburger, a giant burrito, or a 20-ounce milkshake.
That moment when you feel frustrated by the grouchy server at the restaurant, but you choose to smile at the waitstaff and tell them you’re sorry they’re having a bad day.
When your best friends walk away from you, but you choose to love them and pray for them despite your pain and heartbreak.
Beloved, every single one of these things involves one choice made in one moment …
… and that moment is the moment your miracle is birthed.
That moment is where breakthrough really happens.
Yes, I know that the answer to prayer is manifested in a different moment–a moment that feels completely spontaneous. But the fact is, God sent your answer to prayer the moment you prayed. And as the first step to seeing His answer, He often has to prep you to be able to carry it.
It’s just like when we eagerly say to our children, “Close your eyes and stick your hands out! I have something for you!”
When we do that, the gift is already theirs. They’re getting that gift, and they’re getting it now. But the “Close your eyes and put out your hands” part simply preps them to receive.
In the same way, the answers to our prayers are so big and weighty that God has to prep us to receive. And the way He does that is to transform our character moment by moment, day by day. He convicts us and changes us and teaches us so that we become able to carry the heavy blessings for which we prayed.
Isn’t that so beautiful and good of God?
He is our Father, and He sees everything about us. He knows our strengths and our weaknesses, and He knows what muscles and strengths we need to develop. Therefore, when we pray, He proceeds to prepare our hands to receive …
… And He does this sometimes by testing us, giving us opportunities to stretch our obedience muscles so that His gifts won’t break our little hands.
We receive the answer to our prayers the moment we pray. But, it usually manifests after we pass the test.
Sometimes the test is little and quick. If the thing for which you are asking God is something you’ve handled before with success, then you’ve already “won” that level and the breakthrough is likely to manifest shortly with little testing.
But if you’re praying and believing God for something big that you’ve never handled before, expect Him to help you grow those faith muscles in big ways–which may take some time.
Beloved, I believe in miracles we don’t have to work for–like supernatural debt cancellation, supernatural weight loss, and massive money drops.
I absolutely do believe in them. For example, the Lord has had me sowing for a year and a half for “massive money,” “massive miracle money,” and “mega massive miracle money.” I believe in that and I know that I know that I know that Holy Spirit told me to start sowing for that. And sure enough, He provides our every need in this ministry (even the big needs)!
But you know what? Even though those things are real and true and Biblical, they are 1% of the total breakthroughs God wants to give us.
The other 99% comes in those moments in which we deny the flesh and obey God.
And when you choose to deny the flesh and obey God, that’s where breakthrough really happens.
Those moments are when you jump from one level of glory to another level of glory. Those moments are when God takes you from faith to faith and strength to strength. Those moments are called process, and those moments are what breakthrough is really made of.
And when you pass those tests, be they small or large, your miracle usually comes to manifestation shortly thereafter.
So will you submit to God’s process today, beloved?
Will you choose to deny the flesh, take up your cross, and follow Jesus today?
Will you choose to forgive all those who despitefully use you and persecute you? Will you decide to love your enemies, thank God instead of being depressed, and rejoice in the Lord?
What will you choose to do with your moments today? Will you obey God in these momentary tests, so you can build the spiritual muscles it takes to handle the big breakthroughs for which you have prayed?
(Used with permission. From His Presence, by Jamie Rohrbaugh. Photo Credit: Aaron Burden on Unsplash)
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Father, we pray for breakthrough in our lives. Help us to be patient and obedient as we look to You for that breakthrough.
I pray in Jesus Name that the law would be equally applied to every American regardless of Political beliefs and that our Government Institutions would not be weaponized by various political agendas.
Jamie Rohrbaugh, wise woman of God, I loved this message today. I understand and receive “process”. Your encouraging words from Holy Spirit Who lives in you are received. Repentance and obedience are key to our relationship with Abba Father, Jesus our High Priest Who intercedes for His children, and our Helper and Advocate, Holy Spirit. I pray you had a Blessed Resurrection Day Celebration!
As resurrection day has come and will be gone we need remember he is our Father and wants the best for us. He knows our hearts, thoughts inside out, what Jesus wants from us is dedication to remember what he requires, is to study Gods words, praying and to Decree that what he shows us we will receive. God made a covenant with us that if we do our part in living a strong Christian life that he will bless us. One thing we must do is to remember there is a spirit that tries to block our prayers, Satan wants us to be weak, unknowing what Gods word says, God gave us tools such as Decrees- Decree is an order, Jesus left us with, Authority to overturn any thing the Demonic spirits try to steal: our beliefs, our joy, place fear on us. We must declare our needs will be met, we Decree no Dark spirit can take away what God gave us we must Seal what God gave us and seal it with Jesus Blood. The light of Jesus Truth is revealed to us-it is not hidden He is our Father, and He sees everything about us. He knows our strengths and our weaknesses, and He knows what muscles and strengths we need to develop. Therefore, when we pray, He proceeds to prepare our hearts to receive. As we learn to obey and see the truth; the truth becomes clear, to us. When I was younger I was saved at (9) but did not have the relationship I have now with our Father. As we fall deeper in love with the understanding what God did for us and how we can help him and others our visions are on him constantly. I sometimes have scheduled prayer time, but sometimes I pray constantly in my prayer language even when I work. I want to make sure I do what God has called me to do. It is so important to honor God. We build our Faith on Gods words, I had to learn to ask God to direct me, I also had to learn to wait on His answers. There is so much to pray for, our America needs a complete overhaul, we need prayer for allowing God to be removed from all walks of our lives. We have allowed the wicked to manipulate our lives because we did not speak up, because we were told from Church platforms we are not talking about our Government and mix it with church. When I heard that it made me dig in and study more in Gods words. Reason I am sharing this is the only way to find out truth is in Gods words. We cannot allow the evil driven Elites to destroy what God has given us, they write books where they plainly say what they are going to do to control us, just remember the Authority Jesus gave us we have Gods given power in us.
… And He does this sometimes by testing us, giving us opportunities to stretch our obedience muscles so that His gifts won’t break us. I listen to the real prophets and pray into their messages. Asking God to cover all these situations with Psalms 91, putting in names so Jesus understands who I am directing these prayers for. God also directed me to pray the words in the scriptures putting in names of what is # 1 importance. Tonight my prayers are focused on Jesus resurrection that many who attended church today that they were renewed in their minds and many were Reborn to follow Jesus. Jesus we pray for your mercy upon America, we pray for shackles to be loosed upon America, the shackles of Fear, Control, threats, lies, hate, and the Trying to remove God from this Nation. It’s not funny but trying to remove Gods love for America is really Stupid. God is not finished with His people and America, he just wants his Army of Christians to get front center to Stand when The Heat is turned up. I live in A Blue, Blue state but guess what God had me and my husband to do. Put in a request to be A Judge in the upcoming elections. We prayed about it and heard back that we were selected. We felt like we needed to do more. God has a way of getting things done. I encourage anyone who reads this be a part of something, Ask God he will open doors. Sorry if this is too long.but There is a lot to pray and believe for. We need Miracles. Be blessed. I try to pray for all things that are given to us.
This message resonates through all the material I have read on prayer. With Christ in the School of Prayer says, “If you are not listening [and obeying] God throughout your day, don’t expect him to listen to you in your prayers.” Jamie is spot on that holy living leads to powerful prayer because abiding is the key to influence with God. Love those practical points that are opportunities to fine tune holiness.
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I pray in Jesus Name that the law would be equally applied to every American regardless of Political beliefs and that our Government Institutions would not be weaponized by various political agendas.
Jamie Rohrbaugh, wise woman of God, I loved this message today. I understand and receive “process”. Your encouraging words from Holy Spirit Who lives in you are received. Repentance and obedience are key to our relationship with Abba Father, Jesus our High Priest Who intercedes for His children, and our Helper and Advocate, Holy Spirit. I pray you had a Blessed Resurrection Day Celebration!
As resurrection day has come and will be gone we need remember he is our Father and wants the best for us. He knows our hearts, thoughts inside out, what Jesus wants from us is dedication to remember what he requires, is to study Gods words, praying and to Decree that what he shows us we will receive. God made a covenant with us that if we do our part in living a strong Christian life that he will bless us. One thing we must do is to remember there is a spirit that tries to block our prayers, Satan wants us to be weak, unknowing what Gods word says, God gave us tools such as Decrees- Decree is an order, Jesus left us with, Authority to overturn any thing the Demonic spirits try to steal: our beliefs, our joy, place fear on us. We must declare our needs will be met, we Decree no Dark spirit can take away what God gave us we must Seal what God gave us and seal it with Jesus Blood. The light of Jesus Truth is revealed to us-it is not hidden He is our Father, and He sees everything about us. He knows our strengths and our weaknesses, and He knows what muscles and strengths we need to develop. Therefore, when we pray, He proceeds to prepare our hearts to receive. As we learn to obey and see the truth; the truth becomes clear, to us. When I was younger I was saved at (9) but did not have the relationship I have now with our Father. As we fall deeper in love with the understanding what God did for us and how we can help him and others our visions are on him constantly. I sometimes have scheduled prayer time, but sometimes I pray constantly in my prayer language even when I work. I want to make sure I do what God has called me to do. It is so important to honor God. We build our Faith on Gods words, I had to learn to ask God to direct me, I also had to learn to wait on His answers. There is so much to pray for, our America needs a complete overhaul, we need prayer for allowing God to be removed from all walks of our lives. We have allowed the wicked to manipulate our lives because we did not speak up, because we were told from Church platforms we are not talking about our Government and mix it with church. When I heard that it made me dig in and study more in Gods words. Reason I am sharing this is the only way to find out truth is in Gods words. We cannot allow the evil driven Elites to destroy what God has given us, they write books where they plainly say what they are going to do to control us, just remember the Authority Jesus gave us we have Gods given power in us.
… And He does this sometimes by testing us, giving us opportunities to stretch our obedience muscles so that His gifts won’t break us. I listen to the real prophets and pray into their messages. Asking God to cover all these situations with Psalms 91, putting in names so Jesus understands who I am directing these prayers for. God also directed me to pray the words in the scriptures putting in names of what is # 1 importance. Tonight my prayers are focused on Jesus resurrection that many who attended church today that they were renewed in their minds and many were Reborn to follow Jesus. Jesus we pray for your mercy upon America, we pray for shackles to be loosed upon America, the shackles of Fear, Control, threats, lies, hate, and the Trying to remove God from this Nation. It’s not funny but trying to remove Gods love for America is really Stupid. God is not finished with His people and America, he just wants his Army of Christians to get front center to Stand when The Heat is turned up. I live in A Blue, Blue state but guess what God had me and my husband to do. Put in a request to be A Judge in the upcoming elections. We prayed about it and heard back that we were selected. We felt like we needed to do more. God has a way of getting things done. I encourage anyone who reads this be a part of something, Ask God he will open doors. Sorry if this is too long.but There is a lot to pray and believe for. We need Miracles. Be blessed. I try to pray for all things that are given to us.
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This message resonates through all the material I have read on prayer. With Christ in the School of Prayer says, “If you are not listening [and obeying] God throughout your day, don’t expect him to listen to you in your prayers.” Jamie is spot on that holy living leads to powerful prayer because abiding is the key to influence with God. Love those practical points that are opportunities to fine tune holiness.
I just love this Jamie! What a perfect message. Obedience always proceeds breakthrough. Blessings to you.