3 Tips on Overcoming the Pressure to Perform

Julian Adams • January 31, 2020
Growth in the prophetic will lead to encounters with many people that are hungry to hear from God. Learn my three tips on overcoming the pressure to perform and maintaining delight in partnering with God through the prophetic. 



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    - Hi, my name is Julian Adams. A few years ago, I got to prophesy a world event that came to pass. I was living in England at the time. And my diary immediately got filled because of the accuracy in the detail of that prophetic word. I was traveling all across the UK, and you're prophesying over people for hours on end. Because there was such a hunger in people to hear from God. But what it did for me was it produced the pressure to perform. And I just wanted to take a moment to give you three ways to overcome that pressure. And the first thing I've discovered as I've begun to grow in moving away from performance to enjoying God, is that sonship matters. You have got to learn to discover who you are as a son. If you don't, everything else can be filtered through that process of trying to work hard to earn people's approval around you. The second thing that I discovered, is that my social media presence or my platform does not come from my hard work or effort. It comes because God's kind. It comes because He produces favor in your life. And what we're called to do is steward that favor. With the advent of social media, with the advent of online presence, so many people are looking for more prophetic words. I get emails almost daily for another prophetic word. And it's produced this celebrity culture in the church. We've got to move away from the celebrity culture. We've gotta learn to live from that place of sonship. And we've gotta learn that favor is not produced because of my networking ability. Favor is produced, because I stewarded moments with God in the secret place. Because it's those moments that give the authority in the public place. The third thing I began to discover, as I was journeying away from performance into sonship, into favor, is that God is much kinder than you could ever think. And it's okay to make mistakes. It's okay to get it wrong. It's okay to apologize publicly. It's okay to say, "Hey, I missed that. I did't hear from God as clearly as I thought I would." That doesn't removed my identity as His son. It doesn't remove my worth as a son. And it certainly adds an integrity to the credibility of my prophetic gift. I often tell people, I'm God's favorite. It doesn't matter whether I make a mistake or not. I'm still his favorite. Because I'm found in Jesus. And Jesus is God's favorite. I want to encourage you when you leave from that place, you begin to discover that this journey in the prophetic is not a burden. It's a delight. It's a joy. And you get to partner with Heaven in shaping history. If you want to learn how to grow more in words of knowledge, I wanna encourage you to click on the link below. We've got some incredible PDFs that we wanna help you with and an e-course called Amplify. Which can help you grow your prophetic gift. It will help you refine your prophetic gift. And it will take some of my learnings and discovery in the prophetic and help you in your journey with the prophetic.

It all Starts with What You See

By Julian Adams • June 19, 2025
If you want to grow in the prophetic, it doesn’t begin with what you say. It begins with what you see. The prophetic is rooted in perception. Not just natural insight, but spiritual awareness—what Scripture calls “the eyes of your heart.” Paul prayed that the church in Ephesus would have their hearts enlightened so they could truly see what God was doing. “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you…” (Ephesians 1:18) God isn’t distant or withholding. But if we’re going to hear Him clearly, we have to see differently. We need Heaven’s perspective. And that means learning to quiet the noise, tune into His voice, and let Him train our inner vision. You don’t need to wait for a dramatic vision or audible voice. Often, God speaks through a nudge. A mental picture. A scripture that lingers. A sense of burden or joy that feels holy. These are the first signs that your spiritual eyesight is awakening. But it takes time. It takes attention. It takes trust. Just like physical muscles grow with use, your spiritual senses grow as you spend time with Him—not just talking, but listening. Not just asking for answers, but asking for His perspective. You were never meant to live according to what the world says is true. You were meant to live by every word that flows from the mouth of God. A Prayer for This Week: “Lord, open the eyes of my heart. Teach me to see what You see—not just in others, but in myself, in my circumstances, in the world around me. Give me clarity and confidence to trust Your perspective more than my own. Amen.” This week, pay attention to what you notice. The way you see is often the way He speaks.

Prophetic Perspectives for 2025

March 3, 2025
In this live session, Sean Smith and Julian Adams share their prophetic perspectives on 2025, offering honest reflections on what they sense God is doing across the earth. With hope and expectancy, they discuss the spiritual landscape ahead and how we can prepare for what’s to come.

Your Story Matters: Here's Why

By Julian Adams • January 3, 2025
We are living in a world of dramatic change. The relentless pace of development often leaves us breathless and exhausted. The demand for innovative ways of communicating, inventing, and staying ahead of cultural trends can feel daunting and demoralizing. It can push us into a space where we find ourselves trying to copy rather than be authentic, to imitate rather than create. This pressure can lead us to believe that we need to be more creative, and that our individual stories do not matter. But nothing could be further from the truth. Your story, no matter how small, matters and is powerful. One of the remarkable aspects of ancient manuscripts, like the Bible, is that they tell the stories of individuals whose lives may seem small and insignificant. Yet, God chose to make their lives a memorial of what He could do with a life that the world deems insignificant. The incredible power of the gospel is that it changes lives one at a time. God is as interested in the individual story as He is in redeeming the cosmos. The aim of the gospel is not just dealing with personal sin; it is about restoring individuals to a relationship with a kind Father. In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis beautifully said, "The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God." Justification addresses our standing before God, but our adoption invites us into a relationship with the Father. It allows us to partake of who He is and to live in a place of deep joy from who He is. Romans 3:23 reminds us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Many of us forget that the work of salvation has turned this verse around. Through Jesus, we have been restored to the glory of God. One description of the word "glory" refers to the divine quality, the unspoken manifestation of God, and splendor. It is the revelation of God's intrinsic worth and beauty. Do you see that? We have been restored to His divine quality, splendor, and beauty. In a world where it can be easy to feel like just another face in the crowd, remember that your story is significant. Your experiences, your journey, and your voice matter. Embrace the unique narrative God has given you and let it shine. You are not just a spectator; you are a vital participant in God's grand story. Your authenticity, creativity, and individuality are valuable. As you navigate the rapid changes of our world, hold on to the truth that your story has power and purpose. God sees you, knows you, and has a plan for your life that is uniquely yours. Let us celebrate the beauty and significance of each individual story, knowing that together, we contribute to a tapestry of divine splendor and glory.
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