The prophets are all declaring this is Australia's time; that Australia is on God's timeclock right now. And it must be! This month both my husband and I are launching books that speak to the very heart of this great nation, Australia.
'The Australian Brave Heart' is a historical look at the Pioneer heart that God has birthed within this nation - right from our early days as a convict settlement to the current era. What God has ear-marked for this nation is breath-taking. We're in for the ride of our lives!
Here's a sneak peek at the Prologue of 'The Australian Brave Heart'. Enjoy!
PROLOGUE
It is my conviction, after much studying, research and revelation that
this great nation of ours, Australia, was explored, settled and established by
men and women of extraordinary courage and bravery in circumstances that the
average person could not possibly imagine or even tolerate.
My heart goes out to the early convicts,
settlers, and colonial folk who first settled in this sunburnt land. Truly they
knew the raw meaning of heartache and pain. This barren land was at most,
unforgiving and difficult to bear. The heat, the harsh terrain, the
never-ending lack of water, and impenetrable mountainous regions, made this one
of the most difficult lands to subdue.
Yet these hardy men and women fought
valiantly against all odds, defeating every formidable obstacle that arose in
their way, and ultimately overcame in this country that we now lovingly call
Australia.
Theirs was not an easy task nor was it
easily won, and if you look around at Australian believers today, I think you
will still find something of the tenacity and fortitude of these early
pioneers.
I have written this book, The Australian
Brave Heart, with more than one purpose in mind. First of all, I wanted to
honor and brag on these early pioneers who gave their all to pave the way for
the rest of us who now enjoy the benefits of their discoveries. And secondly,
and probably more importantly, I wanted to give you a glimpse into the heart
and the calling of this great nation.
I believe with all my heart that God has
carved out a special place and purpose for all who would call themselves
Australian. I believe there is a portion of God’s breath upon this nation that
has fashioned and formed the very heart of all who are touched by this grace. I
believe there is a yearning and a brooding of the Spirit of God over this
nation to bring forth sons and daughters who are pioneers in the very truest
sense of the word, carrying a breakthrough heart to their generation, and
indeed, to the very ends of the earth.
I heartily believe that there is a purpose
of God written upon this nation to birth pioneers and forerunners who carry a
blazing torch within their hearts for freedom. I believe there is a spirit of
the pioneer upon us as a nation, and we are called as a people to open up the
way for others, bringing freedom and deliverance wherever we go.
This book is written to follow the trail
and the spirit of many adventurers who have opened up the way for us to go even
further. It is written from a historical perspective so that we can understand
all who have gone before, helping us to realize and treasure the very real,
strong stuff that this nation was made of. This was not a place for the
heartless nor the fearful. It was a country hungry for pioneers; a people with
blazing spirits who would arise to bring forth the astounding treasures that
lay undiscovered in this great land.
These early pioneers went where many would
have even feared to tread. They went to great and utter lengths to subdue the
land, and they won. And out of their struggles and trials, a nation sprang up
and prospered.
THIS HEART, THIS COURAGE, THIS STRENGTH
endures today for all Australians and is there for the taking. I like to call
it the heart of the warrior. A warrior is simply someone who has engaged in, or
been experienced in warfare, and therefore knows the struggle, knows the pain,
but ultimately also knows the victory.
God has earmarked a people in this nation
who will be overcomers and who will trumpet the sounds of freedom in every
other nation to where He calls them. It’s not a call for the faint-hearted nor
is it a call to the weak; it is a call to the fearless and the brave, who will
take of the spirit that Christ puts upon them, run the race with fiery zeal,
and capture many souls for the kingdom of Christ.
And finally, this book is a call to take up
arms for the cause of Christ. Not literal arms of course, but spiritual ones,
whereby we might become all that Christ has ordained for us as Australian
believers, fighting the good fight to win, not for our own sakes, but for
others. I hope it will be a healing balm to those who, due to the fierceness of
the fight, have retreated to lick their wounds. I pray that this book will
re-fire and re-vive the warrior spirit within you, so that you can press onward
with a fresh sense of purpose, knowing who you are and that you have been
called for such a time as this.
The Australian ‘army’ needs you! You’re a
valuable, anointed soldier in the army of the Lord. And there is so much on the
inside of you that God has deposited and intends to bring forth. Let Him lead
you forth into victory. With Christ we shall overcome.
Mercy, peace and blessing to you in His
mighty and wonderful name. Kerrie.
'The Australian Brave Heart' will be released in the Amazon Kindle Store next week. Stay tuned!
