Kris Vallotton • June 14, 2019

Words of Wisdom From a Millennial Prophetess

I’ve heard it prophesied that revival is going to begin in our youth. I went through a season a few years ago when every time I would hear this word I would weep uncontrollably, but I had no idea why. Something was stirring in my heart that my head had yet to comprehend.


Then the Lord spoke to me. He said that revival is not coming from the youth; revival is coming from one big generation—old, young, and middle-aged. He gave me a mental picture of a father with two daughters. The father said to one daughter, “You’re beautiful,” and said nothing to the second. The scene changed and repeated two more times. The Lord said to me, “Omission is powerful. When you say ‘Revival is coming to the youth,’ you’re sending a message to my older and middle-aged people.”


Then the Lord asked me, “What generation does your culture honor? In modern culture, people fight to be and look young.” He proceeded to ask, “What generation does my Bible honor?” He reminded me of Psalm 133, and that the anointing starts from the top of Aaron’s head and flows downhill.


Acts 2:17-18 says, “In the last days, God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.'”


We can see in this passage that revival doesn’t have a gender, it doesn’t have a generation and it doesn’t have a social class!


There’s been a lot of talk recently around millennials, and how revival will come through them. I love the millennials. They are the most brilliant, creative, innovative generation to ever grace this planet! They will bring a unique Kingdom perspective to the earth that no other generation before them has. However, this will only reach its fullest expression in partnership with middle-aged and elderly people. The anointing will flow in its fullest form from the head, downhill.


Today I’ve asked a powerful young prophetess, Hayley Braun — who spoke at the School of the Prophets in August 2019 — to speak into this and share about her experience in being called to the office of the prophet. As an overseer in our Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, Hayley has the opportunity to serve and minister to several generations, primarily millennials. She has a wealth of knowledge and insight that I believe will empower millennials to walk in truth and clarity in their call, and will aide older generations in working with millennials to bring the Kingdom to earth in powerful and effective ways! Let’s dive into this interview!


1. Q: TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF, YOUR PASSIONS 

AND YOUR MINISTRY.


A: I am from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In 2008 I moved to Redding, California to attend Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) where I met my husband. We’ve been married for nine years and together have two beautiful children.


I have been working for Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry for the last eight years, and am an Associate Overseer in the Second Year program. I love Jesus, I am passionate about the church and equipping the body to connect with the voice and heart of God.


2. Q: WHAT WERE SOME OF YOUR STRUGGLES WHEN YOU FIRST RECEIVED 

YOUR CALL TO THE OFFICE OF THE PROPHET? 

HOW DID YOU WORK THROUGH THEM?


A: I wouldn’t say I struggled! In second year school of ministry, one of my close friends asked if I was a prophet and I said that I was not sure, but I would wait for God to confirm it if He was calling me to be a prophet.


Later on in 2012, Kris, you affirmed the call as a prophet on my life. This acknowledgment was very confirming and clarifying for me! It also helped me understand myself and some of my past struggles. Sometimes a prophet feels like the weird one or out-of-place because they are often ahead of time because they see further, or in some cases feel they “know” what will happen. The challenge is that we can be right (and many times I have been) but it can be a long time before we see it come to pass.


We as prophets need to be in community and understand that people aren’t always seeing what we’re seeing, and feeling what we’re feeling. The main call of the prophet is to take what we’re hearing from God, make it palatable, and actually teach people how to do it. Sometimes we have to take the mystery of God and make it seem not so far away — make it more simple to understand — so the body of Christ and the church can understand it.


3. Q: WHAT WAS THE PROCESS LIKE FROM GETTING YOUR CALL 

TO ACTUALLY STEPPING INTO IT?


A: I was probably walking my call out before a leader ever recognized it; I just didn’t know that I was. I grew up in the church with both my parents serving in leadership. I remember at age twelve, during worship I began to weep uncontrollably from the pain I was feeling in the room. I was overcome by the presence of God and His power was moving through me. My environment was not accustomed to the power of God, but that night at least three people got delivered from a spirit of suicide and seven people accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. This is who our God is and this is what He does. He takes little girls — ordinary people — and does extraordinary things.


I know I am not fully established in my call nor do I even fully understand what God is going to do with my life. We can get so wrapped up in what we are “called to” or “where we are going” that we can become self-serving. I sometimes get concerned that we will become such “impressive, gifted Christians” on the outside that we forget that what makes us valuable is not our gifts but the fact that we are called His children.


Our call is not about who we are. Who we are was settled on the cross — we were bought with the highest price, our call is more about being faithful with what we’ve been given, to serve the body and draw the lost children to their Father. I have received a lot of prophetic words that are far bigger than who I am and where I am, but I’m not waiting for those to happen to fulfill my destiny. I’m just walking day by day and trusting that HE will fulfill the words that have been spoken over me.


4. Q: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG/MILLENNIAL PROPHETS?


A: I think millennials are amazing; I am very excited about this generation! A lot has been said negatively about them and a lot of the concerns are facts, but I know the Lord has a great plan for them.


I’m excited about a generation that’s equipped with information at their fingertips because I believe at some point they will realize just because it is out there does not mean it is accurate. Millennials will have to learn how to discern truth, and as they seek the truth they will find Him. I know that Jesus is the only way, so they will find out the Truth if they’re looking for it.


In regards to millennial prophets, one of the biggest obstacles we push up against is the pace at which culture runs. We can “connect” so easily these days, whether through social media or the internet — the average Instagram user will scroll once every one to two seconds, meaning to grab the attention of people these days you have to do it quickly — and though we are the most “connected” we are the most emotionally disconnected generation. Many millennials are virtually connected but not personally connected to anything real or tangible.


For this generation to thrive they need to intentionally slow down. This generation has formed an unhealthy habit: silence, stillness, and solitude have been weeded out because we have the ability to be fed by information or some kind of interest at all times.


This is the challenge; to connect with God is not going to take one second, it requires being silent, alone and still. Rest is almost counter-cultural but it is vital for our spiritual, physical and emotional health.


The prophets need to be rooted and grounded in the word and to not be swayed by the wind of their culture; to move at the pace of God and not the pace of the on-demand culture. They’ll have to push back against the demand of production and learn that abiding in His Presence, daily, is the most productive.


5. Q: WHAT DO YOU FEEL GOD IS DOING ON THE EARTH AT THIS TIME?


A: I believe that we’re in a big season of transition. God is bringing alignment after a season of radical shaking and pressing for many of His people. In this season I can feel an opening; a fresh breath. It feels like that moment when the Israelites were on their way to the Promised Land but there was the journey between their liberation from captivity and the Promised Land. We are in a season of great preparation, I believe for an incredible breakthrough — one that we have been waiting for, and some have been waiting for all their lives. 

The shaking has been painful but the grace of the Lord has made the wilderness fruitful, and the shaking has left only the Kingdom standing in our lives. This will position us for the breakthrough that’s coming.


Many people in the body of Christ are looking at areas in their life that are not sinful but still getting in the way of the fullness of what God has in the next season. I believe many are having to face things in their lives that are below the surface. The Lord is saying that we can’t take these things into the breakthrough that is coming. Focusing on the Word and resting in His presence are two important keys right now, especially for the realigning that is happening.



Would you add any advice to millennials or older generations in ways to work together to bring the Kingdom to earth? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!


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Character and Gifting: Favor with God and Favor with Man

By Kris Vallotton • March 5, 2025
Have you ever felt called to a spiritual role but struggled to find your place in it? Perhaps you've experienced a divine moment where God revealed a prophetic gift in your life, yet you found yourself wondering why others don't seem to recognize or acknowledge it. This tension between divine calling and human recognition can be one of the most challenging aspects of walking in prophetic ministry. I've spoken with countless individuals who believe God has called them to be prophets, yet they feel frustrated when church leadership doesn't immediately recognize their office. They often share powerful testimonies of divine encounters or prophetic words that confirmed their calling. But here's the beautiful truth I've discovered: authentic spiritual authority requires both divine appointment and human recognition. Scripture shows us that even Jesus "increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men" (Luke 2:52). This powerful verse reveals an important principle – spiritual authority flourishes at the intersection of Heaven's approval and earthly recognition. The Bible offers us profound wisdom about this journey of walking out our prophetic calling. Let's explore three essential principles that can help you navigate this path with grace and wisdom. 1. Understand the Process Between Anointing and Appointment King David's story provides one of the most powerful examples of the gap between divine calling and public recognition. When Samuel anointed David as king, the Spirit of the Lord came upon him powerfully – yet David didn't actually become king for fourteen years! During that time, he served faithfully, developed his character, and waited for God's timing. The journey between your prophetic calling and your public commissioning is not an accident – it's divine design. This season of preparation builds the character, wisdom, and spiritual maturity needed to carry the weight of prophetic authority. Just as David was anointed three times – once by God through Samuel and twice by the people – your prophetic gift may require multiple confirmations. Remember that if you have favor with God but not yet with leadership, pushing for recognition prematurely can lead to painful experiences. As Proverbs 18:16 reminds us, " A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. " Allow your gift to create the space for your ministry rather than trying to force open doors that aren't ready to receive you. 2. Avoid Self-Promotion and Political Maneuvering It’s important to realize that even though your gift is what gets you into the room, your character is the thing that keeps you there. There's a stark warning in Scripture about gaining influence through manipulation rather than divine timing. Absalom, David's son, shows us the danger of winning people's hearts through flattery, false promises, and undermining leadership. He created a following by positioning himself as more accessible and understanding than the established authority. In today's social media age, the temptation toward self-promotion has never been stronger. We can easily build platforms that elevate our image above our character. But true prophetic authority doesn't come through marketing yourself as an expert – it comes through humble service, consistent character, and divine timing. James 4:6 reminds us that " God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. " When we push for recognition prematurely or through manipulation, we may gain a position but miss the protection that comes with proper promotion. Like Joseph, who shared his prophetic dreams prematurely with his brothers, our lack of wisdom can create a much more difficult path to our destiny than God intended. 3. Embrace the Preparation Process The weight of the prophetic office is both invisible and substantial. I've witnessed many genuinely called individuals crumble under the pressure of premature promotion. The apostle Paul wisely instructed that leaders " should first be tested and then let them serve " (1 Timothy 3:10), and warned against laying hands on anyone hastily (1 Timothy 5:22). True preparation for prophetic ministry involves more than just having accurate prophetic words. It requires developing spiritual maturity, biblical understanding, relational wisdom, and emotional health. If you sense a prophetic calling on your life, embrace the preparation process with patience and humility. Serve faithfully where you are. Allow trusted leaders to speak into your life and development. Study the Scriptures diligently. And remember that the process between the promise and the palace is not just necessary – it's a gift that prepares you to succeed when your time comes. My prayer for you is that you would find peace in God's timing for your prophetic journey. May you grow in both favor with God and with people, allowing the Lord to develop in you the character needed to carry His voice with integrity. Let me be clear- the path to your prophetic purpose isn't just about reaching a destination – it's about becoming the person who can faithfully steward the authority that comes with it.

4 Lessons After 50 Years of Marriage

By Kris Vallotton • February 12, 2025
Kathy and I are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we’ve been together for 54. We’ve experienced highs and lows together and built a life I never imagined possible! Over the past 50+ years, we’ve learned a few things that I want to share with you to help your marriage thrive!  Know when to sacrifice pleasure for the pursuit of joy. Kathy and I have learned when to sacrifice pleasure for the pursuit of joy; this is the discipline of laying down your life for another. A practical example of this is when people find out we have horses. They say, “Oh wow, Kris, you have horses!” My response to them goes something like this, “No, I don’t have horses. Kathy has horses. I only pay for the horses.” Their next question for me usually is, “Don’t you like horses?” To which I respond, “No, I don’t like horses, but I like Kathy.” You see, I get a lot of joy out of doing what Kathy wants to do. I am willing to sacrifice my own pleasure to pursue what develops joy in our marriage. It’s not one-sided, Kathy does the same for me. 2. Forgiveness restores the standard. If you’ve been in a relationship for any length of time, then you know the honeymoon phase doesn't last forever. The person that you love and cherish at the deepest level is the same person that will stretch, challenge, and offend you. I learned this lesson years ago when my kids were teenagers. I became angry with Kathy in front of them and treated her disrespectfully. An hour later, I apologized, and she forgave me. Colossians 3:13 tells us that “Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive". The truth is, forgiveness restores the standard of holiness in us and through us. 3. It’s not bad if your spouse thinks differently than you. Men and women think differently, and this is metaphorically demonstrated in the way they were created. Please understand what I am trying to communicate here. I am not at all trying to dishonor either gender. I know that women and men are equally intelligent. When Kathy and I got married, I didn’t understand marriage or women at all. I was so ignorant that it wasn’t even funny. I just had no value for Kathy’s opinion, while we were making decisions, when she refused to produce the facts for her conclusions. She often prefaced her statements with phrases like, “I feel like...,” “It troubles me that...,” “I don’t feel good about that...,” and so on. But what I learned over time, as many of my great decisions began to turn into mistakes, was that her “It feels like” or “This troubles me” were often a lot more accurate than the so-called facts! As the years have rolled on, I have learned to invite the rest of me, and my other half, my wife, into all of my decisions. And she has learned the same thing. We were made to be together. We are one flesh, a mystery that continues to unfold with time. 4. Vision gives pain a purpose. It is my conviction that we are living in a generation perishing for lack of vision. This is evident in many different areas of life, but I also see it in marriages. Having a vision for your marriage will help you persevere through the harder seasons that you’ll face together. Many years ago I had a vision where I was standing next to this elderly gentleman and could see him perfectly, but the man could not see me. The older man was surrounded by children and grandchildren telling stories about the family's history, lineage, and favor with God. In the vision he said, “And all of this began with your great-great-grandmother and great-great-grandfather.” I looked up and above the mantle of the fireplace and there was a huge portrait of Kathy and me! The Lord spoke to me and said: “You are no longer to live for a ministry—you are to live to leave a legacy! Your children’s children’s children are depending on you leaving them a world in revival. From this day forward, you will live for a generation that you will never see. You are to have a one-hundred-year vision so that you can build from the future.” This vision of our future helped us in developing a strategy to apprehend God’s goals for our lives, and it was the fuel that kept us going in the harder seasons. Consequently, from that day on, we began to build from the future, as the Lord had said. Let me be clear: you don't have to have a literal vision like I did, but you should have a vision and a direction for the future! ​​Your marriage isn’t just about you, it’s about the generations that will follow. The truth is, the way you love, lead, and fight for your marriage today is building a legacy for your children and their children. So take time with your spouse, dream with God, and dream with each other. Get a vision for your family’s future! The breakthrough you experience now will impact the generations to come.

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By Kris Vallotton • January 1, 2025
As we step into 2025, people are often thinking about engaging in the time-honored yet unspoken custom of setting New Year’s Resolutions. Many people jump on the opportunity to develop new healthier habits and pursue positive change with the start of a brand new year. Most New Year's Resolutions revolve around diet and exercise, finances, relationships, and hobbies or personal interests. New Year's Resolutions help by giving people a vision for when they endure the challenges that come with change. Losing 100 pounds or being more diligent with saving money isn't always easy and vision gives pain a purpose! All of these areas are important to focus on, but oftentimes we neglect spiritual topics when forming our resolutions. As we focus on building our physical lives and pursuing health and wholeness with the New Year, it’s crucial not to overlook our spiritual growth and well-being. I’m going to share four spiritual disciplines you can grow in this New Year, along with practical tips to help you follow through. Some of these may appear simple, but when practiced consistently over a long period of time, they can lead to deep transformation! 1. Bible Reading This should come as no surprise, but it can be very difficult to find time on a busy day to sit down and read the Scriptures. Some people have a hard time sitting and being still to read while others are bombarded by the busyness of their lives. I want to encourage you to prioritize your time in the Word this year - I make sure to read at least one chapter each day. It might mean having to sacrifice something. Perhaps it’s waking up earlier to have an extra 30 minutes in your routine. Try leaving your Bible open on your kitchen counter the night before, so you see it in the morning. Maybe you can bring your Bible during your lunch break and have a meal with Jesus. You can even listen to the Bible on audio for your morning commute! My encouragement is to start small and build the habit. 2. Prayer Personal prayer can look different to everyone. Some people have no problem praying for over an hour a day, other people have a hard time finding a moment in an entire week! The goal here is to make sure that we are staying in communion with God. There may be sometimes where you only have two minutes to pray in-between meetings or running errands. There may be other times where you have to go into your room, lock your door and pray in secret for an extended period of time like the Bible says. Let me be clear: the goal is consistent communion with the Father. Try setting reminders or alarms on your phone to go off at certain parts of the day. It doesn't have to be long. These reminders can be specific like, “Pray for my family member” or “Pray for healing for this coworker.” You can write them down on pieces of paper and stick them to the walls in your house. 3. Community This may not feel like a discipline, but one of the most challenging things that a person's spiritual growth could face is solitude. When God created Adam he said that it was not good for man to be alone. We were created for community and Jesus was often found doing ministry and life around a group of people except for the times where he went alone to pray. Stepping out into community can be challenging. Maybe you struggle with fear of rejection, not fitting in, or you're scared of how people will respond when they really begin to know you. If you find yourself being isolated, reach out to some people. Text a friend that you know and trust and share that you want to spend more time around people. If you're part of a local church see what kind of small groups they have to offer. Community is a key for growth in 2025. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” 4. Serving When Jesus was on earth he said in Matthew 20:28 that, “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Serving was at the center of Jesus’ ministry. He met the physical needs of people by providing food miraculously as well as the spiritual needs of people by offering salvation to everyone who would believe. When we serve people we are like Christ. There may be people coming to your mind already who have a need. They could be in your church family, or a friend from school or work. It doesn’t have to be someone you know! Try paying for someone’s coffee in line and leaving them with some encouragement. There are so many ways that we can serve people and make them feel seen and loved. When they feel seen and loved, they are often very receptive to the Gospel. The power in these disciplines isn’t just doing them once, but in repeating them over a long period of time. As Zechariah 4:10 reminds us, we should not despise small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin. My prayer for you is that what would start as spiritual disciplines would grow into spiritual devotion. That you would find joy in these things and that they would draw you closer to the Father!
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