Lord, I love reading previous poems that You’ve given me They seem to be a treasure map leading to my destiny Helping to remind me of each important thought Opening a portal that Your precious blood has bought At these open portals, Your angels are free to move When my thoughts align with Yours, my prayers are approved Winged messengers take flight to carry out Your will I’m standing on Your Word in faith, until it be fulfilled Lord: When you stand upon My Word and declare it out in power Angels that are waiting for My command you will empower I’ve given you dominion on the earth to rule and reign You must war in battle to protect your given domain I’ve made you precious promises over the many years They’ve strengthened and encouraged you–alleviating many fears There is an open heaven, to those who seek My face Out of open portals descend My mercy, truth and grace Debbie Furey January 3, 2021 Hebrews 1:14 – “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Matthew 3:16-17 – “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Genesis 28:10-22 1 Kings 8:25-61 One can pray from anywhere and God certainly hears and answers. But it also appears from the Scriptures listed above, that there are certain places on this earth where angelic activity is especially strong and God’s Presence and glory are manifested. Some call these places portals. The definition of a portal is a doorway, gate or other entrance, especially a large and elaborate one. They seem to be formed by seeking the Lord often through prayer, praise, sacrifice, and spiritual disciplines such as fasting and giving etc. We are usually not aware of an open portal since we cannot see into the spirit realm. There is probably one where you go to worship regularly each week and also where you go to meet God in prayer every day.