Quotes from Dutch Sheets

A lack of endurance is one of the greatest causes of defeat, especially in prayer. We don't wait well. We're into microwaving; God, on the other hand, is usually into marinating.

Keeping the serpent out of our gardens is the primary assignment of watchmen.

The Lord has given gifts to us as well, which, like Israel's of old, are also assignments: children, ministries, churches, cities, nations and many other things.

Anything we accomplish of eternal value is brought about by the ability and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

What God asks us to do, He equips us to do.

Gaining understanding is an important first step in effective prayer. An inner prompting will alert you to something your mind does not quite comprehend. At these times just ask the Lord to help you know how He wants you to pray.

No dumping allowed. Trespassers will be violated." I used to laugh every time I drove by the sign. This wasn't a homemade sign. It was a professionally made metal sign posted by a city in Oklahoma (I won't tell you which one). It was even the fancy kind with fluorescent letters that could be easily seen at night.

Sometimes we must be very aggressive in our dealings with the enemy. Gordon Lindsay used to say every Christian should pray at least one violent prayer every day.

Third, intimacy with God—living at Hebron—will cause your intercession to defeat the giants in your life and others' lives.

Fourth, a Hebron lifestyle will give you the ability to walk in great authority.

God wants to crown us, like David, with the authority to rule in ungodly situations. Intercessors rule from Hebron.

Last, this great "mountain of friendship" will also become for you a place of refuge.