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Jim Swilley
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  1. 7h ago

    THE HEALING WORD: Everything Is Energy and We’re All Connected Pt. II

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow   Bishop Jim Swilley continues “The Healing Word” by exploring healing not simply as something that comes vertically “from God,” but as something that also moves horizontally through human connection, relationships, words, thoughts, and presence. Beginning with Jesus healing the centurion’s servant from a distance, Jim considers how difficult circumstances can actually become catalysts for revelation. The message moves into the power of our thoughts and intentions, while avoiding the simplistic idea that every negative experience is something we somehow attracted. Ultimately, the emphasis is on connection: sometimes the healing word is encouragement, sometimes it is simply hearing the voice of someone you trust, and sometimes it is an uncomfortable truth spoken by someone who loves you. Healing happens as we remain open, nurture our relationships, release offenses, reframe painful memories, and become intentional about the energy and words we send into one another’s lives. Main Takeaways 1. Sometimes the negative becomes the catalyst for revelation. Jim returns to the Roman centurion who tells Jesus, “speak the word only” and his servant will be healed. The centurion understood that physical proximity was not necessary for healing. Jim’s larger point is that circumstances that make us uncomfortable, insecure, rejected, or seemingly trapped can sometimes push us into seeing possibilities we would never have considered otherwise. Scripture: Matthew 8:5–13; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 11:7 “Sometimes the worst thing that ever happened to you may be the best thing that ever happened to you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 2. The healing word is not limited by distance. Psalm 107 says that God “sent his word, and healed them.” Jim connects this with prayer, positive intention, “sending good energy,” and simply intentionally holding another person in your thoughts. Different people may use different terminology, but the underlying idea is connection that transcends physical distance. Scripture: Psalm 107:20; Matthew 8:8 3. Healing is horizontal as well as vertical. Spirituality is not only about our relationship with God. Jim emphasizes the importance of the “horizontal beam” — our relationships with one another. Jesus connected loving God with loving our neighbor, making human relationship an essential expression of spiritual life. Scripture: Matthew 22:37–40; Ecclesiastes 4:12 “It’s the relationships in your life that reveal the Christ to you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 4. Prayer should seek agreement rather than control. Prayer can become unhealthy when it is really an attempt to make another person’s circumstances conform to what we think should happen. Jim argues that before praying for someone, we should understand what that person actually wants rather than assuming we know the proper outcome. Scripture: Romans 8:26; Matthew 18:19 5. Mature spirituality moves beyond everything being simply good or bad. Using the imagery of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil versus the Tree of Life, Jim challenges binary thinking. Heroes can be flawed. Villains can be wounded people. Painful circumstances can produce unexpected growth. The cross itself demonstrates that suffering and resurrection can exist within the same story. Scripture: Genesis 2:9; Hebrews 12:2 6. Unreleased offenses can keep the past alive in the present. Jim uses Charles Manson as an extreme example of what can happen when someone continually collects offenses and interprets everything through what has been done to them. The lesson is not to deny what happened, but to process it rather than allowing yesterday’s pain to dictate tomorrow’s behavior. “When you keep collecting offenses, it makes you crazy after a while.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 7. Our thoughts matter, which makes intentional living both freeing and challenging. Jim shares a message from Charles McFall responding to the statement, “Every thought I think is creating my future.” “It is as freeing as it is terrifying. Living without intent is scary and it’s hard work to always be intentional.” — Charles McFall Jim acknowledges the tension: we cannot simply turn off unwanted thoughts. The practical work is learning how to reframe them rather than repeatedly allowing painful memories or fearful projections to control the present. Scripture: Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8 8. Sometimes we need someone’s presence more than their advice. Jim describes calling someone close to him during an intense week and deliberately not talking about what was troubling him. The conversation itself was enough. Sometimes healing energy comes through familiarity, connection, a trusted voice, or someone simply saying, “It’s going to be okay.” Scripture: Proverbs 17:17; Galatians 6:2 9. A healing word isn’t always a comfortable word. Like medicine, something can hurt while ultimately helping us. Someone who genuinely loves us may tell us something we do not want to hear. Healthy relationships create enough safety for truth, vulnerability, correction, and growth. “A healing word sometimes is an uncomfortable word. It’s a challenging word.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Scripture: Proverbs 27:6; Ephesians 4:15 10. Relationships are worth maintaining because we need connection. One of the strongest conclusions of the message is that independence should not become isolation. Keeping relational “airwaves clear,” releasing unnecessary offenses, communicating honestly, and understanding how different people connect can become part of our own healing. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; 1 Corinthians 12:20–21 The Central Thought You cannot control every thought that enters your mind, every painful memory, every difficult circumstance, or every unknown in your future. But you can change the framework through which you interpret them. Instead of repeatedly wounding yourself with yesterday, you can extract whatever truth is useful, release what belongs to someone else, and remain open to the people whose presence brings healing into your life. “Hang on and keep staying open and get outside of yourself and let people speak into your life and nourish and nurture your relationships, because you never know when you’re going to need that person.” — Bishop Jim Swilley

  2. Aug 15

    THE HEALING WORD: Everything Is Energy and We’re All Connected

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow Bishop Jim Swilley begins a new Metron series exploring prayer, healing, intention, energy, and the power of human connection. Rather than presenting prayer simply as something directed vertically toward a distant God, Jim considers the deeply horizontal nature of prayer—the energy, compassion, words, touch, encouragement, and intention that human beings transmit to one another. Through Scripture and personal stories ranging from hospital rooms and Ken’s recovery to a remarkable encounter with a Muslim man in Nigeria, Jim argues that healing transcends religious terminology. Whether someone says, “I’m praying for you,” “I’m sending healing energy,” or simply, “I’m thinking about you,” the important thing is the loving intention behind the words. Sometimes the healing word is not a dramatic prayer at all. Sometimes it is simply letting another person know: I see you. I’m thinking about you. You are not alone. Main Takeaways Prayer is relational and horizontal. Jim challenges the image of prayer as merely attempting to persuade God somewhere “up there.” Jesus repeatedly placed spiritual authority into human hands: “If two of you agree on earth…” (Matthew 18:19), and “Whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 18:18). We participate in one another’s healing. Jesus breathed on His disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” (John 20:22-23), while James instructed believers to “pray for one another, that you may be healed” (James 5:16). Jim sees these passages as emphasizing connection rather than spiritual isolation. Sometimes healing begins with simply sending a word. “He sent His word and healed them” (Psalm 107:20). The Roman centurion understood this principle when he told Jesus, “Speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed” (Matthew 8:8-10). Distance did not eliminate connection. Don’t become trapped by religious vocabulary. “Prayer,” “positive intention,” “healing energy,” and “good thoughts” may sound different, but Jim argues that they can express the same fundamental human impulse: compassion directed toward someone who needs it. When people become obsessed with terminology, they can miss the spirit behind it: “The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” (2 Corinthians 3:6). Spiritual confidence should leave room for mystery. Jim openly acknowledges that he has seen prayer seemingly produce extraordinary results, while other deeply loved people did not recover. Rather than pretending to possess definitive answers, he believes mature spirituality can hold faith and mystery simultaneously. Human connection can transcend doctrine. Jim recounts praying on a rooftop in Nigeria in 1981 when a Muslim man approached him and unexpectedly said, “May God hear your prayers.” Instead of trying to convert him, Jim felt that the moment itself was sacred. The two men walked and prayed together, teaching Jim something about spirituality that transcended their theological differences. Healing does not always require a dramatic prayer. A hand on someone’s arm, a text saying “I’ve got you on my mind today,” or a sincere word of encouragement can become prayer because it communicates presence, compassion, and connection. We are the Body of Christ. Jim ultimately returns to the idea that Christianity cannot be exclusively vertical. If we are Christ’s body (1 Corinthians 12:27), then spiritual life must manifest through how we connect with one another. The horizontal dimension of the cross matters. Quote from Bishop Jim Swilley “Prayer and healing isn’t about doctrine. It’s about human connection.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Another line captures the practical heart of the entire message: “If somebody’s on your heart and on your mind, let them know. Send a word to them.” — Bishop Jim Swilley

  3. Jul 29

    ‘THE SPIRIT OF SPONTANEITY: Manifesting the Power of Flexibility, Creativity, and Going With the Flow” pt IV

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow   In this concluding message of The Spirit of Spontaneity series, Bishop Jim Swilley challenges listeners to embrace every part of their journey instead of rejecting the people, beliefs, mistakes, and experiences that shaped them. Using personal stories—including the anniversary of his consecration, the “Zephyr” encounter, and reflections on Romans 10—he explains that spiritual growth comes from remaining open to fresh revelation rather than being imprisoned by old interpretations. The message culminates in a powerful reexamination of Romans 10:9-10, presenting salvation not primarily as a future destination but as an awakening to the Christ already present within us, expressed through the words we speak and the life we live. Main Takeaways Bless every part of your journey. Your upbringing, past churches, mistakes, disappointments, and even painful seasons all contributed to who you are today. Don’t empower your past by resenting it—redeem it by embracing it. Your past is preparation, not a prison. Old beliefs may have been necessary for a previous season. Honor them without allowing them to limit present revelation. Spontaneity requires openness. Living in the Spirit means responding to what God is saying now instead of being locked into predetermined ideas or rigid expectations. The “Zephyr” moments matter. Pay attention to the meaningful markers and memories that remind you God has been guiding your path all along. Romans 10:9-10 is about present transformation. Bishop Swilley teaches that Paul’s emphasis is not escaping to heaven someday but awakening to Christ’s presence here and now. Your words shape your reality. What you consistently confess reflects what you truly believe in your heart and influences how you experience life. Believe your righteousness. Living with constant guilt and shame creates a cycle of defeat, while embracing your identity in Christ produces freedom and wholeness. Christ is present now. Instead of searching for God somewhere else, recognize the nearness of Christ within you and in the words of faith you speak every day. Key Scriptures Romans 10:5-13 – The righteousness of faith, confessing with the mouth, believing in the heart, and calling upon the Lord. Psalm 19:14 – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable…” Isaiah 40:3-4 – “Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain made low…” Galatians 1:15-16 – “…to reveal His Son in me.” Genesis 28:16-17 – Jacob recognizing that God was present all along. Luke 12:6-7 – God knows every sparrow and the hairs on your head. Isaiah 43:18-19 – Forget the former things; God is doing a new thing. Genesis 19:26 – “Remember Lot’s wife.” Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west…” Memorable Quote “Don’t run from your past. Don’t forget your past. Love your crazy family. Love your imperfect parents… You can’t embrace your ‘I Am-ness’ until you embrace everything that brought you here.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Central Message The Spirit of Spontaneity isn’t about living without direction—it’s about remaining flexible enough to receive fresh revelation. When we stop fighting our past, stop clinging to outdated interpretations, and begin speaking from the Christ who is already present within us, we discover that salvation is something we experience every day. The journey itself becomes sacred because every step has led us to the grace, freedom, and awareness available in the present moment.

  4. Jul 22

    ‘THE SPIRIT OF SPONTANEITY: Manifesting the Power of Flexibility, Creativity, and Going With the Flow” pt III

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow   Technical Note Note: We experienced a brief technical issue at the beginning of this week’s livestream that affected the first few minutes of the broadcast. Thankfully, we were able to resolve it before Bishop Jim got into the heart of this week’s message, so you won’t miss any of the main teaching. Thank you for your patience and understanding! Summary In this week’s message, Bishop Jim Swilley continued his series on The Spirit of Spontaneity, exploring how spiritual maturity is often revealed through our ability to recognize and trust the “still small voice.” Rather than expecting God to communicate through dramatic signs and miracles, Jim challenged listeners to become quiet enough to hear the subtle nudges of intuition, wisdom, and inner knowing. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and practical insights, he illustrated that the deepest guidance often comes through spontaneous thoughts, gentle impressions, and moments we might otherwise dismiss. The invitation is to become present, attentive, flexible, and willing to move with the flow of Spirit rather than trying to force outcomes. Main Takeaways Listen for the Still Small Voice One of the central themes was that God’s guidance becomes quieter as we mature spiritually. Rather than loud warnings or dramatic interventions, Spirit often speaks through subtle impressions that require attentiveness. Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13 – Elijah hears God in the “still small voice.” Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.” Spiritual Maturity Recognizes Subtlety Children often require loud correction, but mature believers learn to recognize gentle nudges. Jim suggested that when we continually ignore those subtle promptings, we often create unnecessary hardship for ourselves. Meditation Creates Space for Wisdom Rather than constantly speaking to God, Jim emphasized learning to become quiet enough to hear what has already been placed within us. Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7 Psalm 1:2 Joshua 1:8 Trust Your Spirit Before You Overthink Many of the stories Jim shared involved spontaneous thoughts or impressions that later proved significant—from simple desires like Raisinets to life-altering moments that likely prevented accidents. His point: Sometimes your first thought is your spirit speaking before your mind starts arguing. Detach from Outcomes Jim compared intention to giving someone flowers. Once you’ve offered them, you don’t continue squeezing or controlling them. He connected this principle to: James 1 The principle of releasing intentions without obsessing over outcomes. Pay Attention to Divine Synchronicities Whether it was finding unexpected Raisinets, visiting the roof of a historic building only days after mentioning it, or repeated encounters with a cardinal while renovating his parents’ home, Jim encouraged listeners to notice meaningful patterns rather than dismissing them as coincidence. Prayer Isn’t About Convincing God Jim challenged the idea that louder or longer prayers produce better results. Instead, mature prayer becomes agreement with what God has already established. Scriptures discussed: Luke 11 Luke 18 Philippians 4:6 Matthew 6 Keep Knocking…But Not Necessarily on the Same Door When Jesus taught persistence, Jim suggested the deeper principle isn’t endlessly pounding on one closed door. Instead: Keep seeking until you discover the door that actually opens. Relationships Teach Us How God Communicates Long-term relationships eventually develop communication that barely needs words. Jim suggested our relationship with God matures the same way. The Wind Cannot Be Controlled The Holy Spirit is dynamic—not formulaic. Scriptures: John 3:8 Acts 2:1-4 The Spirit moves where it wills, reminding us that God cannot be reduced to religious systems or predictable formulas. The Bible Points Beyond Itself Jim explored several biblical examples showing that Scripture itself often overturns assumptions made from earlier passages. Examples included: Ruth the Moabite (Ruth) Job from Uz (Job 1:1) The Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8) The Good Samaritan (Luke 10) Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10) His emphasis was that the Spirit consistently moves people toward greater inclusion, openness, and compassion. Quote of the Week “The still small voice is quiet… and it usually only speaks to you once.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Scriptures Referenced 1 Kings 19:11-13 Psalm 46:10 Psalm 1:2 Joshua 1:8 James 1 Philippians 4:6-7 Luke 11 Luke 18 John 3:8 Acts 2:1-4 Acts 8 Acts 10 Proverbs 25:11 Deuteronomy 23 Ruth Job 1:1 Luke 10 Matthew 6 Final Thought The Spirit of spontaneity isn’t about being impulsive—it’s about becoming so present that you recognize the quiet movements of God before your mind talks you out of them. As Bishop Jim reminded us, spiritual maturity isn’t measured by how loudly we pray, but by how deeply we listen. Often, the guidance we’ve been asking for has already been whispered—we simply need to become still enough to hear it.

  5. Jul 14

    ‘THE SPIRIT OF SPONTANEITY: Manifesting the Power of Flexibility, Creativity, and Going With the Flow” pt II

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this message, Bishop Jim Swilley continues his series on The Spirit of Spontaneity, exploring what it means to live with openness, flexibility, and awareness of the ways Spirit communicates in everyday life. Moving beyond the idea of simply being spontaneous, he teaches that divine wisdom often comes through unexpected channels—nature, memories, relationships, synchronicities, and moments that cannot be fully explained. Drawing from the story of Saul and the Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28), Bishop challenges listeners to move beyond rigid religious frameworks and become attentive to the living voice of Spirit in the present moment. Personal stories about his parents, family history, and recent discoveries in his home become powerful illustrations of healing, reconciliation, and the ongoing connection between generations. Key Takeaways 1. Spirit Speaks Beyond Traditional Religious Boundaries Bishop emphasizes that God is not confined to a single book, denomination, or religious system. He points to creation itself as a source of revelation. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 19:1 — “The heavens declare the glory of God.” Matthew 6:28-29 — Jesus’ teaching about learning from the lilies of the field. 2. Wisdom Requires Trust Using James 1, he teaches that once wisdom is sought and received, people must resist the temptation to overanalyze or talk themselves out of what they know internally. Scripture Referenced: James 1:5-8 — Ask for wisdom in faith without being double-minded. 3. The Present Moment Is Sacred The spontaneity Jesus taught was not recklessness but responsiveness. Bishop points to Jesus’ instruction that his followers trust the Spirit to give them words when needed. Scriptures Referenced: Luke 12:11-12 Matthew 10:19-20 4. Unfinished Relationships Can Be Healed A major theme of the message is that people are more than their earthly conflicts. Bishop suggests that healing and understanding continue beyond what we perceive as death and that many of our unresolved struggles are connected to memories rather than present realities. 5. Pay Attention to Synchronicities The discovery of old photographs, meaningful family artifacts, and unexpected connections becomes a practical lesson: Spirit often communicates through seemingly ordinary events that carry extraordinary meaning. 6. Listen for Confirmation Everywhere Whether through nature, conversations, memories, songs, or unexpected encounters, Bishop encourages listeners to cultivate awareness and recognize when life is speaking. Notable Quote “Nature is talking. Mother Nature is a prophetess. Get in the now. Listen. When people say things to you, a line in a song, something that’s confirmation—pay attention to that. God’s speaking.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Main Scriptures Discussed 1 Samuel 28 — Saul and the Witch of Endor James 1:5-8 — Asking for wisdom in faith Psalm 19:1 — The heavens declare God’s glory Matthew 6:28-29 — Consider the lilies Luke 12:11-12 — The Spirit will give you what to say Matthew 10:19-20 — Do not worry about your defense; the Spirit speaks through you 2 Corinthians 3:6 — “The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life” Final Thought The central message of this teaching is that spiritual growth requires more than knowledge—it requires awareness. Bishop encourages listeners to become sensitive to the movement of Spirit in the present moment, trusting that wisdom can arrive through unexpected people, memories, experiences, and even long-forgotten pieces of their own story. The invitation is to live with enough openness that when Spirit speaks, you recognize the voice and have the courage to follow it.

  6. Jul 11

    ‘THE SPIRIT OF SPONTANEITY: Manifesting the Power of Flexibility, Creativity, and Going With the Flow”

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow   In this episode of Metron Live, Bishop Jim Swilley explores the power of spontaneity, intuition, and trusting the flow of the Spirit. Using both personal stories and scripture, he contrasts overthinking with inspired action, arguing that many of life’s greatest opportunities emerge when we learn to trust our inner guidance. Through examples ranging from an unexpected backyard transformation to a life-changing ministry experience in Nigeria, he challenges listeners to develop the ability to make wise decisions without becoming trapped by analysis paralysis. The central message is that creativity, flexibility, and spiritual awareness often work together to open doors that careful planning alone could never reveal. 1. The Spirit of Spontaneity Creates New Possibilities Bishop Jim introduces the theme of “The Spirit of Spontaneity: Manifesting the Power of Flexibility, Creativity, and Going with the Flow.” He explains that walking in the Spirit is often less about religious ritual and more about trusting divine intuition and inner wisdom. Scripture Mark 13:11 “Take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak… for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.” Jesus taught His followers that there would be moments when preparation would not be possible, and they would need to trust divine inspiration in the moment. 2. Preparation Has Value, But So Does Presence While planning and preparation are important, Jim warns against becoming so dependent on preparation that we lose our ability to respond creatively in the moment. He advocates finding the balance between structure and spontaneity. Quote “There’s a sweet spot in between being prepared… but also being in the moment.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 3. Creativity Often Appears Through Unexpected Opportunities Jim shares the story of an unplanned backyard renovation that became one of his favorite projects. What started with a couple of chairs evolved into a complete outdoor retreat because he remained open to possibilities he had never previously considered. The lesson: some of life’s greatest blessings don’t begin with a detailed plan—they begin with openness. Scripture Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” 4. Meditation Helps You Hear Your Inner Voice A major emphasis of the message is the importance of stillness and meditation. Jim argues that people cannot truly know themselves if they are constantly talking, reacting, and filling every moment with noise. Quote “You can’t know yourself without meditation.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Through meditation, we become more aware of intuition, creativity, and spiritual direction. 5. Trust Your Instincts Drawing from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink, Jim discusses the concept of “thin slicing”—the ability to make accurate decisions based on limited information because of accumulated wisdom and experience. He connects this idea to spiritual discernment, suggesting that intuition is often the Holy Spirit working through us. Scripture Romans 8:14 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” 6. Don’t Judge Success Too Quickly One of the most powerful stories in the teaching comes from Jim’s ministry trip to Nigeria. What appeared to be a complete failure—an audience unable to understand him and seemingly no response to his message—turned out to be a transformational moment for an entire village when a local spiritual leader experienced healing. Quote “If I had gone by my feelings about it, I would have thought… this was a nightmare.” — Bishop Jim Swilley The experience taught him that appearances can be deceiving and that what feels unsuccessful may actually be accomplishing exactly what it was meant to do. Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 7. The Creator Created Creators Jim reminds listeners that creativity is part of their divine nature. Quote “The ultimate act of creativity is that the Creator created creators.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Each person has been placed in their own “garden” with the responsibility and opportunity to create, cultivate, and bring something meaningful into the world. Scripture Acts 17:28 “For in him we live, and move, and have our being.” Main Takeaway The Spirit often moves through flexibility rather than rigidity. While wisdom and planning have their place, some of life’s greatest breakthroughs come when we learn to trust our intuition, remain present, and respond to opportunities as they arise. Bishop Jim encourages listeners to cultivate meditation, trust their inner guidance, and embrace spontaneity as a pathway to creativity, abundance, and spiritual growth.

  7. Jul 3

    ‘SEATED IN HEAVENLY PLACES: Manifesting the Joy of Cell Vibration in the Higher Dimensions’ IV

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow   In Part 4 of Seated in Heavenly Places, Bishop Jim Swilley weaves together personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical wisdom to illustrate what it means to live in the “fullness of joy.” Through the renovation of his parents’ former home, the symbolic return of gardenia bushes, the repair of a beloved piano, and reflections on relationships and kindness, he teaches that joy is not merely an occasional emotion—it is our natural spiritual frequency. The message centers on healing old wounds, recognizing divine synchronicities, embracing life fully, and allowing the broken places within us to “vibrate once more.” Key Quote “Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, chords that are broken will vibrate once more.” — Bishop Jim Swilley (quoting Fanny Crosby) Main Takeaways 1. We Are Already Seated in Heavenly Places Bishop Jim reminds listeners that heaven is not merely a future destination but a present reality. Drawing from Paul’s teaching, he emphasizes that believers have already been seated in heavenly places and are called to manifest that reality now. Scripture: Ephesians 2:6 2. Joy Is the Goal Using Hebrews 12:2 and John 16:21, he explains that difficult seasons are not meant to destroy us but to lead us toward greater joy. Like childbirth, the pain is not the destination; the new life that emerges is. Scriptures: Hebrews 12:2 John 16:21 Romans 8:18 2 Corinthians 4:17 3. Full-Circle Moments Confirm the Journey The story of removing his late mother’s old gardenia bushes only to have a landscaper independently recommend planting four new gardenias became a powerful symbol of healing, affirmation, and being in the right place spiritually. Bishop Jim encourages listeners to notice similar moments of synchronicity in their own lives. 4. Broken Chords Can Vibrate Again A piano repair revealed that expanding metal brackets were preventing the hammers from striking the strings properly. Bishop Jim uses this as a metaphor for life: hurts, disappointments, and negative words can dampen our ability to resonate with joy, but kindness and healing can restore what was lost. Scripture: John 15:11 5. Words Carry Creative Power The message highlights how deeply words affect us. Hurtful words can wound for years, while encouraging words can become lifelong anchors. Bishop Jim shares several examples of affirming statements that continued to shape and strengthen him long after they were spoken. Scriptures: Proverbs 18:21 Mark 5:34 6. Kindness Restores Human Dignity Whether encouraging a struggling young person, affirming marginalized individuals, or simply showing appreciation to workers helping with his backyard project, Bishop Jim emphasizes that kindness can restore a person’s sense of worth and help them reconnect with joy. Scriptures: Matthew 25:35-40 Luke 4:18 7. Happiness Is Holy One of the strongest themes of the message is that taking care of yourself, enjoying your life, and embracing joy are not selfish acts. They are spiritual acts. Joy is not something reserved for rare occasions; it is meant to become the atmosphere of daily living. Scripture: Psalm 16:11 Memorable Quote “Being happy is holy. Taking care of yourself is holy.” Closing Prayer Focus Bishop Jim closes by declaring that everyone listening would be awakened by kindness, restored in their broken places, and called into their highest vibrational frequency. His prayer echoes Jesus’ words: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” — John 15:11

  8. Jun 24

    ‘SEATED IN HEAVENLY PLACES: Manifesting the Joy of Cell Vibration in the Higher Dimensions’ III

    Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In Part 3 of the Seated in Heavenly Places series, delivered on Father’s Day and the Summer Solstice, Bishop Jim Swilley teaches that heaven is not a future destination but a present reality that believers are called to manifest on earth. Using the story of the rich young ruler, reflections on fatherhood, chosen family, and principles from Marcus Aurelius, he challenges listeners to release victimhood, abandon unmet expectations, protect their joy, and embrace their divine identity. The message centers on the idea that fullness of joy is found when we stop allowing past injuries and other people’s limitations to define us and instead recognize that we are already seated in heavenly places. Key Quote “There’s nothing holier than protecting your joy and keeping your joy at the highest level.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Scriptures Referenced Main Text Ephesians 2:6 “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Heaven on Earth Matthew 6:10 “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Binding and Loosing Matthew 18:18 “Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-31 Hundredfold Family Mark 10:29-30 “There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother… but he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time…” Firstborn Among Many Brethren Romans 8:29 The Great I AM John 18:4-6 The Fall Through Misperception Genesis 3:5 Genesis 3:11 Abiding in What Was Heard From the Beginning 1 John 2:24 Kingdom of God Romans 14:17 “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Soft Answer Proverbs 15:1 Whole Armor of God Ephesians 6:11 Symbolic Allusions Revelation 21:18-21 (streets of gold, gates of pearl, precious stones) Main Takeaways 1. You Are Already Seated in Heavenly Places The foundation of the message is that heaven is not something believers are trying to reach after death. According to Paul, we are already seated in heavenly places. Bishop teaches that heaven is our point of origin, not our destination. Rather than waiting to experience heaven someday, we are called to express heaven through our lives right now. Scripture: Ephesians 2:6 2. Your Purpose Is to Bring Heaven to Earth Bishop emphasized that each person carries a unique expression of heaven that only they can release into the world. When Jesus taught: “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” He was teaching believers to become agents of heaven’s influence. You were born to bring something into the earth that did not exist before you arrived. Scripture: Matthew 6:10 3. Stop Comparing Your Journey to Someone Else’s Every person has a unique calling and destiny. Bishop reminded listeners that Jesus was completely original, and believers are called to walk in that same confidence. “Never let the Pharisees in your life shake you.” The goal is not imitation but authenticity. Scripture: Romans 8:29 4. The Rich Young Ruler’s Problem Was Attachment In Mark 10, the rich young ruler asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life. Bishop points out that Jesus was not creating a doctrine about money. Instead, He was exposing the man’s attachment to something he was unwilling to release. Anything we refuse to release can become a barrier to spiritual freedom. Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 5. Chosen Family Is Part of the Kingdom One of the most powerful Father’s Day themes involved Jesus’ promise that those who lose family relationships will receive fathers, mothers, sisters, and brothers in return. Bishop explained that many people spend their lives waiting for parents or relatives to become something they were never capable of being. Healing begins when we stop demanding from people what they cannot provide. The Kingdom supplies family in unexpected ways. Scripture: Mark 10:29-30 6. Let Go of Unmet Expectations A major thread throughout the message was learning to release expectations. Whether it’s children, parents, friends, or spouses, constantly expecting others to fulfill emotional needs creates disappointment. Bishop shared personal stories about Father’s Day and choosing gratitude instead of waiting for validation. Joy increases when expectations decrease. 7. Reject the Sense of Injury Quoting Marcus Aurelius, Bishop taught: “Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears.” This does not mean denying injustice. It means refusing to build an identity around being wounded. Many people continue suffering from events long after the event itself has passed because they continually replay the injury. Freedom begins when we stop identifying as victims. 8. Forgiveness Is About Freedom Forgiveness is not saying someone was right. Forgiveness is refusing to continue paying emotional interest on an old debt. Bishop explained that bitterness often hurts the wounded person more than the original offender. When we forgive, we reclaim our power. 9. Protect Your Holy of Holies Bishop compared the human spirit to the Temple. Not everyone deserves unrestricted access to your inner world. Healthy boundaries are not selfish. Healthy boundaries are stewardship. Some people must be loved from a distance if they continually threaten your peace. Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 10. Joy Is Your Responsibility One of the strongest messages of the morning was that no one else is responsible for your joy. Not your parents. Not your spouse. Not your children. Not your employer. Not society. You are the steward of your own emotional and spiritual environment. Protecting your joy is sacred work. Scripture: Romans 14:17 Father’s Day Application Bishop encouraged listeners to bless their fathers regardless of the complexity of the relationship. Rather than focusing on what was missing, he challenged people to honor the role those relationships played in bringing them to where they are today. “They were part of your journey to get you here. Bless them with a yes.” The message was not about pretending pain never happened. It was about refusing to allow old wounds to determine present joy. Final Thought The heart of this message is that fullness of joy becomes possible when we stop viewing ourselves through the lens of injury and start seeing ourselves through the lens of heaven. You are not trying to get to heaven. You are already seated there. Now the assignment is to bring that reality into every relationship, every challenge, every conversation, and every part of your life. “The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17)

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  • Creator
    Jim Swilley
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    457
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Metron Live