On Wednesday at our church prayer meeting, this was the word I heard in my spirit from the Lord – Lifeline.
At the same time I saw us all in a boat that was being tossed about in large waves but in the water were people desperate for help. That is when I hear that word “Lifeline”. I then saw the people in the boats throwing out lifelines to those in the water.
There are many people who need a lifeline. Brothers and sisters in Christ- who can we be that lifeline for today, tomorrow, next week.
I then read Andy B’s testimony of being prompted by the Holy Spirit to buy a packet of biscuits for a lady. It turned out to be the lifeline that woman needed. You can read that testimony here Kindness doesn’t need to be costly
We can throw a lifeline to someone today..reaching out as the Holy Spirit prompts us whether in little acts of kindness or into the deeper things as the Spirit leads for the Lord knows and hears the cries of a wounded heart.
Definitions of a lifeline:
A way of getting help on which you depend:
A rope or line used for life-saving, typically one thrown to rescue someone in difficulties in water or one used by sailors to secure themselves to a boat.
Provide (someone) with a means of escaping from a difficult situation.
A lifeline is a safety feature on a boat, a rope that either protects you from falling off or you throw to someone in difficulty.
A lifeline also protects those on the boat from falling off. This is also important I believe in this season. The boat I saw was not on calm waters but was being tossed around. That may be you today. You are going through a really difficult season. Buffeted from all directions. The Lord’s lifeline is there for you. He is your rock..when you pass through the waters He will be with you.
Lord hear our prayer today. Show us those around us who need a lifeline. Be the lifeline that we throw to help and anchor them securely to you. For those Lord whose faith is wavering and who need a lifeline to protect them in this season from falling off the boat, then let us be those who notice and help them to be rooted in you and not to lose hope or faith. Lord we are so grateful that you are not only in the boat with us but you are the boat Lord. Help us to remain not only attached to you and to each other, but to abide in you always. Amen

10 responses to “Lifeline..”
Do you know the old hymn “Throw Out the Lifeline?” It is on You Tube. You will love a read throw the lyrics.
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Thanks Oneta. I have not heard of that hymn before. I will find it.
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I had a dream similar to this 10 years ago. There were people in rowboats as well rescuing drowning people in the sea.
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Thanks Tony. That dream must have impacted you to remember it from 10 years ago.
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Your post reminded me of the dream.
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Thank you for this vivid post Nicola. I love nautical themes in faith, they mean so much to me. May He guide us to see those in need of saving each day.
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Amen Alan 🙏🏾
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After several attempts, I was able to follow your blog, Nicola. I could never find the “follow” button for some reason. I love my UK blogger friends!
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That’s brilliant thanks David 😀
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Amen! God blesses us with being on both ends of a lifeline.
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