”I liken you to a horse in the starting gate,” the Lord said to me a short  time ago. “You get a little fractious at times,” He continued.

  Fractious is a term used in horse racing, which I happen to love. It refers to a horse  becoming nearly out of control, kicking, rearing and bucking in the gate, wanting so desperately to be released. 

   “Some people might consider that rebellious,” He continued. Then He added, ” but I consider it passion and I love passion.”

  The tender love of the Lord broke me as I took that into my spirit. His beautiful eyes see the potential in each of us. He sees beyond our behavior into the deep desires of our hearts. He counts the desires of our hearts as finished knowing that He, by His Spirit, will complete the good work in us that He has initiated within us.

  Yes, I am fractious. Being contained and restrained is difficult for me. I can’t wait to be released from the starting gate to run with Jesus full speed the race set before me. I believe that we are entering into the days prophesied, where His Church will be released into the greatest days we have ever seen, ushering in the great harvest. 

  In light of that, I am as that race horse being led from the paddocks toward the gate. I can hear the other horses, also restless to run. I can sense the electric atmosphere as anticipation and renewed hope is everywhere among those who believe likewise.

  There are many things that have me by bit and bridle, that I am longing to shake off, like fear of man, reputation and the distractions of this world.

  The following video is the cry of my heart in this context of running free with the winds of the Holy Spirit. It is my urgent prayer. Listen to the words carefully and see if you don’t agree.