Still like that quote.
Here's an update from the Bill Somers' site.
The Next Four Years And Beyond
Joni Ames
The past few months have been a "quiet" time for me. I "saw" and "heard" things, but they were not yet to be related openly. Also, some of the rest of what I was hearing was already being spoken about by others, so there was no need to send out the "Joni version!"
The other thing that was going on is that the Lord was doing a work in me, and had me in a time of "sabbatical" from writing and sending out words for awhile, as well as a time of introspection and change. - " However, the "quiet" season has seemingly come to an end, and I'm in a season when many dreams and other prophetic downloads have been unloaded in my direction. I believe they have to do with the next four years. Therefore, I submit some of them to you below:
Dream Re: The Next Four Years
This dream came to me in very a strong way. Even while receiving it, the thought came to me, "This dream is coming to me in much the way Daniel's came to him."
In the dream, I saw a man running in my direction through an open field, who then jumped forward towards me through a bush that separated the field from the area I was standing in. He then stopped and bent over and put his hands around his ankles, seemingly in a runner's pose, to catch his breath.
My attention was quickly drawn from him to what was now coming across the field behind him. Suddenly, a tremendous crowd of people were stampeding towards us, with a huge fire devouring behind them. I almost screamed to the man to "LOOK!" - but just as they got to the bush, they stopped.
Through the bush then began stepping a series of four animals. I knew in my spirit that each of them was one year old, perfectly formed, healthy, beautiful and that each represented a one year period that we were going to experience. First came a leopard, then a deer, a cow, and finally, a pony. However, I had no idea what they represented. All I originally got was "a leopard doesn't change it's spots." I also had a knowing in my spirit that what I saw represented the next four years, now that Bush has finished the race and won.
In the end of the dream, children were happily riding ponies all over the open field.
Interpretation
The dream was (and is) as vivid as it was when I had it. It stuck with me so strongly that I finally called a trusted prophetic friend, Bob Jones about it. The following was the interpretation:
BOB JONES: What you saw represented the next four years, now that Bush has finished the race and won.
JONI: Yes, that's what I felt. But I don't know what each animal represented.
BOB JONES: Well, a leopard doesn't change it's spots.
JONI: Yes, I got that, but what does that mean?
BOB JONES: Well, here in the next year, there's going to [be] a time of decision for the ones that seemingly haven't made very much progress towards proper change - like the leopard that doesn't change its' spots. It's time to seek who will be served. A year in the valley of decision or commitment. A call to repentance. A time for those in the occult to seek righteousness.
But then, the next year, the deer, well, that shows that we don't need to be discouraged, because they WILL come around, and they will have hinds feet to soar on high places.
Then, the cow, well, that's the sacrifice. And that speaks of offering up to the Lord what is His. The sacrifice of righteousness and praise.
And finally, the pony - like the donkey that Jesus rode on - Jesus will come on in, riding in the saddles of the youth's minds, and then there will be great celebration. The youth are going to come into their place, for you saw them riding all over the field and enjoying themselves.
JONI AMES: With that understanding, I then felt that this referred also to those in government that haven't quite decided to follow what God put them there for, and that they will eventually make it through their struggles and go on to do what He called them to. I was reminded of what Proverbs 29:2 says, "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan."
Additionally, I felt that the children riding in the field represented a turn in the abortion laws to protect the children, and allow the called ones to be birthed and come forth to ride with the Lord in their callings.
Earthquakes
One evening as I stood at my sink, it seemed that suddenly everything was shaking, and I heard, "Beware of earthquakes this coming year. Pray for the protection of the lives of those where they occur."
Emergency Broadcast System
Several times recently, I have heard what sounded like an emergency broadcast siren, and have seen "flashes" of explosions, people running, and have heard the excited voices of news media members who are covering the activities crying, "The United States is under attack! Get to a place of safety! We are truly a nation at war!"
I also heard the "buzzer" that sounds over a radio or TV station when a weather warning is released, and felt that there will additionally be atmospheric emergencies this coming year as well, and that we need to be prepared to respond in the safest way possible. Often the Lord gives warning so that His People will move to safety before His Judgment falls. - Such as with Lot and his wife. If He calls you to do that, don't look back. It sure didn't help Lot's wife to do so.
I also sensed that the "weather warning siren" warns us of stormy times to come economically, and that there is a call to "downsize, simplify, and be wise" in the area of finances.
Change In Office Of Vice President
I had an open vision while in church in the Spring of last year that there was a change in the vice presidential office while Bush is president. I dreamed Pres. Bush was having a press conference to announce it. I don't know if this in the natural (although I lean towards that), or if there is great change coming into the life of our vice president. However, I encourage all to pray for him regarding the heart problems he has had, and that he would either be totally healed, or able to withstand the pressure of his office, or would be wise enough to resign so as to extend his life by eliminating the stress and pressure that his office holds if it would do damage to him. Also, pray that if he leaves that office before the end of his term, the person who the Lord chooses to stand in that office, if vacated, would be in proper position to do so before any of these things take place.
Women Leaders
The Lord has been showing me that this is truly a time when women will be coming to the forefront as leaders in our nation. Expect to see it be the case more and more where politics, ministries, business entrepreneurs and office board rooms are concerned.
Increased Technologies
The increased technologies that are coming in this time and season will be both interesting and frightening. Even to technologies to develop weather pattern changes.
Beyond And Into 2012
I felt that it is imperative that we each purpose even more to begin to fulfil their callings and purpose between now and 2012, for the enemy will be fighting hard to even bring atomic disaster. Interesting developments towards 2012. Very important to begin now to bring in the harvest.
Pray For The Media
Pray for the news media. They need wisdom and direction as some of what is about to come takes place. And most importantly, more of them need Jesus, for some of them won't be able to handle some of what they are about to see without Him. But additionally, many of them are in place, "For such a time as this," to record HIS-story as Biblical Prophecy unfolds before our very eyes.
Prayer
Lord, we come before you and pray for your love to surround, protect and guide us in these times. We repent and turn from our ways and re-commit ourselves afresh to you and YOUR ways, Lord. We know that the Inner Court is the only safe place to be in these times, and ask that you show us the way in and help us learn how to stay there, beneath the shelter of your arms. We call in our loved ones and call forth for each of us to walk in the purposes for which you created us and paid for it with the shed blood of Jesus on the cross. Let us walk worthy of our callings in you and not be distracted so that we may be used to bring in the harvest. We also cry out for healing miracles this year, Lord. Our lives and times are truly in Your Hands. In Jesus' name, Amen.
- Joni Ames
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http://www.joniames.org