Author Darlene J. Conard

For many years, I wrestled with the pain of rejection, the loneliness of not fitting in, and the sting of being labeled as odd. I carried those experiences heavily, often turning the blame inward and punishing myself for what I thought were my shortcomings. I questioned my worth, replayed moments in my mind, and wondered why I seemed so different from everyone else.

What I once mistook for flaws were never failures at all, but markers of a path uniquely prepared for me.

This morning, as I gently rose from the quiet embrace of sleep, the first light of dawn broke softly through the fading veil of night. Its golden rays carried more than warmth—they bore a sacred whisper from heaven. In that tender stillness, God’s message unfolded within me, reminding me that His revelations arrive not in haste, but always in the perfection of His timing.

I’ve come to understand that every rejection, every season of solitude, and every label imposed upon me carried a hidden purpose—shaping my spirit, teaching resilience, and preparing me to realize that my identity was never meant to be defined by others, but revealed by God Himself.

There is a weight that comes with a heavy anointing. I asked God a question, “Why, God, is it that every time I’m in a crowd of people or with people, something bad happens, every—single—time?” He answered me that night through a dream. “Darlene, I sent you as a sheep among wolves for a reason. This is how I expose wolves in sheep’s clothing. They are lured in, and I will use My staff against them. That’s what shepherd’s staffs are for.” Yes, the hook is to pull the sheep out of danger.

Be wise as serpents, discerning and discreet—guided not by fleeting emotions but by steady judgment. Be gentle as doves, free from anger or frustration, walking in peace and harmlessness. (Matthew 10:16) We must have strategic awareness. It’s not in debate, it’s vital!

The attack is not random—it is aimed directly at the divine purpose God has planted within you. The enemy resists destiny because your calling carries weight in the Kingdom. People are naturally drawn to the radiant love of Christ shining through you, like iron pulled irresistibly to a magnet. Yet when the anointing upon your life begins to flow, it does more than attract—it illuminates. That light exposes hidden darkness, revealing what was concealed. And in that exposure, resistance rises. But remember: the very opposition you face is proof of the power and purpose within you. The anointing is both a fragrance of life to those who receive it and a mirror of truth to those who resist it.

Matthew 11:15 says: “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” (KJV).

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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