Draw Closer to the Lord
The Overcomers Internet Ministry
Hello! I am Patricia Piilani Ono, executive director of The Overcomers Internet Ministry. We began airing on Honolulu Olelo Community Media in June 2013. Please get to know us and our mission to spread the Eternal Love of God. My Heavenly Father’s call to create a ministry was confirmed by my colleague and friend, Dr. V. Domligan, founder of The Prayer Center of the Pacific and pastor of His House of Prayer and Praise. – The Lord Jesus Christ was my first love and so it continues today.
Are Marriages Made in Heaven? Part II
By Patricia Ono Nakama
PAT: Good evening, friends! Welcome to The Overcomers Ministry. Tonight’s
story began about eighteen years ago. Father God introduced me to Dr. John
Jenkins, who worked on the east coast as an educator for the National Council of
Teachers of English. For three years, I strived to become a nationally recognized
Teacher of English. Dr. Jenkins graded my videos and observed my progress.
Then, Father God revealed to me that in His eternal plans for Dr. Jenkins, he was
supposed to marry my principal. Long story short, I sent a front cover newspaper
picture of my principal to him. Unknown to me was the fact that Dr. Jenkins had
retired near the end of my three-year English course and the picture was sent to
another NCTE office. So, being prompted by the Holy Spirit about two years later,
I resent the picture and asked his replacement, Dr. Debra, to hand-carry the picture
to Dr. Jenkins. She did.
In a vision, I saw Dr. Debra standing at his front door. She handed a large
manila-colored envelope to him. Then, the Spirit of God revealed that Jenkins was
soon to pass away, but the picture became confirmation to Jenkins that Father God
heard his prayers and the visions he saw while praying was God-sent. I felt an
overwhelming joy and peace settle in Jenkins heart as the vision ended.
About ten years later, on February 19, 2020, at about six-o-clock in the
morning, I had another vision. Jesus asked me to record our conversation so that I
would be able to share it with my Olelo friends on Honolulu Community Media in
the future. Then, he explained….
Beginning of Vision.
JESUS: Pat, Catherine had an Out-of-Body experience and was taken to Heaven.
She met Dr. Jenkins at the city gates. Now, they would like to talk with you and
thank you for introducing them to each other indirectly.
PAT: Jesus, please allow me to place a Wall of Protection around all of us so no
spirits of deception will be able to interfere in our conversation.
(My Prayer) Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I plead the Blood of Jesus as a
shield over us, and the White Curtain of Secrecy that covers us so no spirit--
human, saint, angel or demon-- can see, hear, or interfere in our communication
with you. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, amen.
PAT: Hi Catherine and Dr. Jenkins! (I heard a chorus of two voices that
responded to my greeting.) Then, Dr. Jenkins said,
John Jenkins (JJ): “Pat, call me John. My first name is John.”
PAT: I smiled. You have one of my favorite names. I named my second son,
John. Was my husband, Clayton, at the gates when Catherine arrived in Heaven?
Catherine Payne (CP): Catherine responded. “Yes, Pat. Clayton was at
Heaven’s gates at my arrival with your son John. I met him/them for the first time.
Clayton seems to be a man that exudes Strength and Humility. I felt Obedience
exuding from him. I felt honored that he took the time to greet me when I arrived.
Sharon (my secretary) was also at the gates of heaven. I just hugged her... I was so
glad to see her again. In heaven, we are not limited to being “prim and proper” as
our principal-secretary relationship was on earth. Heaven is such a wonderful,
free, and full of love home that I am a part of now.
Pat, thank you for sharing with me your desire to have John Jenkins and I
meet (while you were working on your National Certification for Teachers). When
I saw him for the first time, I felt such a kinship to him. My heart gladly
welcomed his friendship. He remained with me throughout my tour of the
Heavenly Kingdom. All new saints (that is what we are called in heaven) are
given an introductory tour of it. My guardian angel and John remained with me
even when other saints who arrived at heaven’s gates about the same time parted
and went in different directions partway through the tour.
I was mesmerized by the Library of Heaven. What a wonderful place to
learn about God’s universe. The books that come alive makes reading
unnecessary. (Smile) The hugeness of the Library is amazing to me. Then, we
were introduced to “chariots” or futuristic cars without roofs that are run on God’s
“power” instead of gasoline. What an experience we had going on our first trip to
see how God created the universe and earth.
When my guardian angel took me to the Library and showed me the catalog
of trips into the history of God’s universe and the Bible, John encouraged me to
view the Creation Story. Agreeing with him, he pulled out a DVD and said, “This
is the key to the chariot we will be riding.” Then, Chloe (my guardian angel) took
us down a long hallway of doors. He opened one of them and there was a topless
vehicle that he called “a chariot.” It was a four-seater. We settled into it and John
slid the DVD Key into a slot in the dashboard of the chariot. The chariot
noiselessly rose upward a few feet and we flew through the walls and ceiling of the
Library. Chloe reminded me that we are spiritual beings, and we are not limited to
walls of the structures in heaven. I nodded, but I was also completely amazed by
the change of concepts in the heavenly planet. It was such a wonderful trip into
outer space. I saw the creation of the universe like a humongous Fireworks Show
similar to the ones we see on TV in New York, celebrating the beginning of the
New Year.
PAT: WOW! Go on….
CP: Yes, Pat, in retrospect, I am finding out what it means to be truly FREE in
spirit and soul without an earthly body. In heaven, I notice that nothing is hidden.
For example, when I looked at John Jenkins for the first time, I felt his thoughts as
he verbally welcomed me to Heaven. He was full of love and peace and joy... that
amazed me. He could read my mind because in Heaven, the basic communication
line is through what some people called “mental telepathy” in the 1960’s while I
was in high school.
CP: On the heavenly planet, I have come to realize that NOTHING IS HIDDEN.
You simply cannot lie... because whomever you are speaking to can read your
mind and emotions. For example, I was embarrassed at first, because I was so
attracted to John when I first met him at the gates of heaven. I thought, Wow. He
is handsome...kind... gentle spirited... and loving. He truly is everything I imagined
my “knight in shining armor” would be.
CP: Then, as we moved on, into the tour, he became a part of my little group
(three of us). By the time we arrived in the Library, I knew that all the moments in
time that you spoke of him and wrote me letters about him were true. He is the one
that God had chosen to be my life partner. GOD revealed this to you, and with all
my heart, I hoped it would happen. But even though our connections were tangled
by the enemy of our souls, it didn’t change the “truth” of this godly plan for my
life. By the time we were sitting next to each other in the chariot, watching the
universe being created, the soul ties I felt between us convinced me that this
relationship would last forever. Smile.
PAT: (Laughing softly) “Catherine, may I ask you a question?”
CP: Sure.
PAT: Have you both asked God the Father about this relationship? Do people get
married in Heaven?
CP: (Giggling softly.)Yes, Pat, after the chariot trip, my guardian angel bid me
farewell.
CP: John and I spent a long time talking ... walking through the gardens of
Paradise.... We shared our life’s story on earth to build a foundation of who we
were. Our educational paths were similar... we were raised in loving family
homes. His parents are from the Tribe of Levi. Therefore, his family line were the
priests of the Temple of God in biblical times.
I noticed that we didn’t have to think about how to say things, because
“absolutely nothing is hidden” in our conversations. I think that is because we are
speaking from our innermost beings—from our hearts. Another thing I noticed
about Heaven is that there is no darkness or night-time as we know it on earth.
Therefore, as we walked through the garden area, and shared our hearts with each
other, time just flew by. We stopped at a Banquet Hall (BH), and John asked me
to “have lunch” with him. We both had a salad and a fruit drink that was so
delicious. It tasted like “pure sugar” fringed with spices that enhanced the drink. I
had never tasted anything like it on earth. I saw vegetables and nuts and grains in
the salad, but it carried the taste of roast beef or broiled fish in it. Every food that I
enjoyed on earth seemed to be encompassed in that salad dish.
After an enjoyable conversation in the (BH), we walked out, and saw some
lounge chairs under the trees nearby. We made ourselves comfortable by sitting in
chairs that were placed side by side and facing the (BH) and walkways. We could
observe people passing by... some came to share a meal with friends.... The
distance between the (BH) and the trees we were sitting under was just right... not
too close and not too far, so we could distinguish people we knew.
CP: Now, back to your question: Did we talk to God the Father about our
relationship? John explained to me the difference between “time in heaven” and
“time on earth.”
JJ: The Bible says,
Psalm 90:4
“To you [In your eyes], a thousand years is like the passing of a day [in
God’s eyes] or like a watch [equals three hours of a sentinel duty] in the
night.”
2 Peter 3:8
But do not forget [ignore] this one thing, dear friends [beloved]: To the Lord
one day is like a thousand (earth) years, and a thousand years is like
one day. This means that [our perception of time is not the same as
God’s. Ps. 90:4].
Dr. J: Therefore, in God’s eyes, one day in Heaven is like the passing of 1000
years on earth. Let’s go to a window on the perimeter of heaven so we can see how
much time has passed since you (Catherine) arrived.
CP: I was so shocked to find out that several weeks had passed since (I left) earth.
Our conversation during the chariot trip and a walk through the gardens, and
having a snack seemed to be about one or two hours.
So, John explained that our friendship in heaven may be conceived as a
“year-long” relationship in God’s eyes. Long story short, after what seemed like
several more hours of sharing our lives on earth with each other, we both agreed
that we wanted to hear what God had to say about it.
CP: Pat, we went to see Jesus and asked Him what he thought we should do
concerning our newly blossomed friendship. He listened to both of us. Then, He
asked us whether we wanted to become “Companions” which is the same as
“getting married on earth.” We both agreed. There was no doubt in my heart that
this man was the right man for me. (I even surprised myself at how positive I was
in my response to Jesus’ question.) So, a ceremony was arranged, and we
exchanged our matrimony vows with Jesus as priest.
CP: Pat, I wanted to thank you for the “blessed hope” you gave me through our
years as colleagues in Farrington High School. I was so blessed when you shared
Dr. Jenkins with me in my office during your break period. I never gave up that
dream, even when we didn’t meet because of complications that arose caused by
the difference in the time zones that separated us.
Then, during the past weeks on earth, you spoke to me in a dream and told
me that Dr. Jenkins was looking forward to my arrival in heaven. Pat, I wept with
joy when I opened my eyes and felt that it wasn’t a dream.
PAT: It wasn’t a dream, Catherine. The Holy Spirit brought you to my mind
while I was still awake in bed. He asked me to pray for you—
When Jesus told me that you were soon going to Heaven and He wanted you
to know that Dr. Jenkins would be waiting at Heaven’s gates for your arrival, I
gladly prayed for you and spoke to you... sharing the truth that Dr. Jenkins has
been waiting for over ten years for your arrival in heaven. Smile.)
CP: Pat, I have always kept you close to my heart, even though we had a principal teacher relationship.
Thank you, Pat, for being a “voice of love and hope” in my
life. For your faith to step up into my life, I will always be grateful. I also love
you, Pat. I have felt like you were my “spiritual sister” who always appeared when
I needed to “hear from heaven.” Thank you.
John and I have been praying for you and your ministry since I arrived. We
will continue to do that until we meet again here in the Heavenly Kingdom. Don’t
allow the enemy to frustrate you with lies. Those thoughts are truly just that—
LIES. I see that you will soon have a partner to work with in The Overcomers
ministry. Smile. Keep your mind “up” for that is where TRUE Joy and Peace are
found. God bless you, my sister. We love you very much.
JESUS: Pat, you may include this message on your website. All of these
messages that you are receiving will bless many on earth who are seeking for the
truth. Do not keep it hidden. It is meant to be shared in these “Last Days” on
earth.
PAT: Thank you, Lord Jesus, for such a blessing as this message has been to me. I
will be obedient and willingly do all I can to bring Father’s plans for my life to
fruition. Thank you, LORD.
The End.
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Prologue: Almost four years later, on February 11, 2024, 6:15 in the morning, I
was aroused from sleep by the soft, still voice of the Spirit of God saying, “Pat,
John and Catherine wish to speak to you.”
I was surprised to hear their names, yet it still took me almost fifteen
minutes to become fully awakened. A splash of cool water completed the job.
Smile.
Pat: Oh, my goodness! Catherine and John, how are you both?
CP: Pat, I love you so much. Every time I look at John, I am so thankful that you
stepped out of the “wall” created by man and reached out to me.
My life on earth was seen as a successful person. But, here in heaven, all my
dreams of love and marriage has become a reality.
Pat: Catherine, are you still alive on earth?
CP: Yes, Pat, but I am in a comatose state in a hospice. Soon my body will pass
away, and I will be a permanent “saint” of the Kingdom of God. Smile.
PAT: That sounds so gloriously wonderful, Catherine
PAT: How are you doing, John? I am so - so - so glad that we made that final
connection with Catherine’s picture before you were called home.
JJ: Oh, yes, Pat. Nothing can replace the “greatest joy and thankfulness” I felt
when I looked at Catherine’s picture. I thought, Wow! She is my dream!
Pat, when I saw Catherine’s picture for the first time, my heart just filled with love,
joy, thankfulness to God for keeping His promise to me. You see, I never married
because I knew God had someone special for me. He kept reminding me
throughout my life that I would meet her before I left earth. I kept thinking that
God meant that I or “we” would pass away early in our lives. But never did I think
that I would meet her through a picture sent to me by someone I never met during
my lifetime on earth. Smile.
Therefore, I had the time to watch Catherine for about twelve years from the
windows of heaven before she was brought to heaven. I think that in God’s mercy
and love, he saw how “lonely” we were for each other. After our first meeting,
which you are now reading, we were allowed to communicate through dreams. But
it will be the most glorious day when we are connected with our resurrected body
and become “whole” like Jesus was during his last 40 days on earth. Smile.
PAT: Yes! I totally am looking forward to that day--the resurrection of saints which
many call the “Rapture” day. Smile. [
Catherine: Pat, I can see that you are exhausted. So let us say farewell for just a
moment until we meet again. Thank you, Pat, for being so faithful in obeying all
that God has asked you to do on earth. I am sure it has brought others to God.
Smile.
Pat: Thank you, Catherine. I have always had a high regard, respect and love for
you and John Jenkins. Thank you, Lord, for granting me this time of communing
with Catherine and John. Thank you, Catherine for blessing me with this special
moment in time. Smile.
JJ: You take care, Pat. Good-bye for now until we meet again.
The End 6:44 AM.
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Lord Teach Me to Pray
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Charles H Spurgeon - Pray Without Ceasing
April 7, 2017
“The Love of God is greater far
Then tongue or man can ever tell
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell....”
By Frederick M. Lehman (1917) Hymnary.org