Ann Marie Hemmings
Ann Marie coordinates Intercession for Eagle Worldwide Ministries
Ann Marie Hemmings is our newly appointed Coordinator of the Eagle Worldwide Apostolic Prayer Network. She moves strongly in the gift of prophecy, prophetic intercession and dreams and visions.
She is a gifted writer, teacher and minister of the Word, and God uses her to mobilize others into intercession and the prophetic gifting. She has been mentored by Dr. Russ and Pastor Mave Moyer through traveling with their ministry team and participated in their personal mentoring groups. Ann Marie has been on the leadership team at The Revival Centre in Hamilton, ON and His Glory House in Toronto. She has been instrumental in the area of women’s ministry for over ten years, in addition to leading and coordinating community outreaches to evangelize and provide healthy meals for needy families. She has coordinated intercession groups and led prayer team ministry in her local church.
The Time is Now
Somewhere in the distance, a bell is ringing out a warning. Those who can hear the repetitive toll, may find it hard to turn away. For the ominous clanging repeats with prophetic clarity: Where we are heading, is not going to be easier than where we have been. But the Lord has already provided everything we will need!
If we were a battleship, our destination would be the frontline of an end time confrontation. Though the war is unseen, it must be fought with courage and faith. To have victory in such a conflict, we need the discernment of the Sons of Issachar. These were an anointed group of people, who understood the changing of a time or season. They knew when a move of God was ending and another was beginning.
“From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;” 1 Chron. 12:32. They were unafraid to take risks and often sided with the underdog in leadership, like Deborah the Judge over Israel, who ruled in a time when few women held any place of authority over a nation. The sons of Issachar discerned it was her time to rule and they seized the opportunity to fight and win a great battle for Israel under her command.
Using our discernment, we can perceive the times we live in from God’s perspective. Then, if we are willing, we can take some risks and capitalize on the great opportunities that lie ahead. Risk taking may be uncomfortable and unsettling, and often demands that we embrace change, but it usually results in growth. Even if we decide to change our methods, that does not mean we should change our message. We need to re-engage, reconnect and reach out. We can be a voice of hope and encouragement in times of fear and hopelessness. Many have experienced loss, or an abrupt change in one or more areas of their lives. If we persevere in generously helping them in the rebuilding process, e.g., through mentoring or parenting, we will eventually enter a new season of fruitfulness and a time of great reaping.
Events that occurred in past seasons, have heralded the beginning of a new season. And in every new start, there is always an opportunity for transition and transformation. It may seem too difficult to shake off weariness, grief and disappointment but how can we soar like eagles if we continue to hide in our place of comfort? Change that suits our desires does not often come quickly. The process that takes us through the transition is often a long walk on an uneven road. Let us embrace change for it is a constant method of advancement and increase. The children of Israel experienced a process of transition for a period of forty years. They endured trials of many kinds and through the process were taught perseverance and faith. But they grumbled and complained through the long periods of testing. And many of us do the same when going through trials.
James, the apostle, encourages us to persevere and even be joyful in our trials. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4).
Though breakthroughs seem sudden. We must not forget they are really a culmination of what has happened to prepare the way for that moment to occur. Before the great cry of victory, there are often long seasons when it seems like our enemy has prevailed and the battle is lost. In those times, there is always a remnant who will not surrender to defeat. They are the watchmen who prevail in prayer for their nation and for their loved ones. These are the prayer warriors who have strong discernment of the times they live in and the pitfalls up ahead. They know endurance and patience are key factors in their breakthrough and are often reminded of Galatians 6:8 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Jesus warned his disciples to be watchful discerners of the times. “He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ “and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.” (Matt 16:2-3).
When should we be fervent discerners of the seasons? Seize the day, for the time is now!
