241. Katherine Burnett // Discovering Vision and Purpose While Waiting

Katherine Burnett is a distinguished entrepreneur and dynamic visionary with over two decades of experience in real estate, commercial and residential construction, and real estate development. She is the co-founder of Covenant Builders International Ministries, a transformative initiative she leads with her husband, Dr. Jeff Burnett. Katherine is also the co-host of the acclaimed ‘Holy Spirit at Work’ podcast, which she shares with Dr. Jeff Burnett, engaging listeners with insights on integrating faith into the marketplace.

Throughout her career, Katherine has demonstrated an exceptional ability to pioneer and build successful ventures. She founded and developed a thriving residential and commercial construction company, and established a notable land development enterprise. Her expertise extends to real estate investment across various markets in the United States, showcasing her adeptness in identifying and capitalizing on lucrative opportunities.

Katherine’s influence transcends borders as she travels domestically and internationally to minister to marketplace leaders, equipping them with the tools and inspiration to reach their full potential through the power of the Holy Spirit. Her commitment to training and empowering business leaders is fueled by her passion for fostering environments where innovation, growth, and spiritual development coexist harmoniously.

Her role as a conference speaker further solidifies her reputation as a leading authority in her field. Katherine Burnett’s dedication to advancing God’s Kingdom through marketplace ministry is evident in her relentless pursuit of excellence and her unwavering belief in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, Katherine shares how to receive fresh vision from the Lord and discover your purpose in Him. She discusses hearing God’s voice for big decisions, offers encouragement during seasons of waiting, and more.

Bible Verses:

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

“For God does not show favoritism.” Romans 2:11

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27

“Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.” Isaiah 43:26

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9

“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.” James 1:6-8

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11

Topics Discussed:

Introduction

Katherine grew up in Dallas, Texas and now lives in Pennsylvania.
She works with Global Awakening Ministries with Dr. Randy Clark.
Katherine grew up in a Christian home and she went to a Christian school. She got saved in kindergarten.
She met the Holy Spirit when she was in 5^th A former witch led her to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Wisdom in Making Big Decisions

Don’t just practice hearing God’s voice for the big decisions, practice hearing His voice every day.
Anchor your faith to what God has spoken to you.
Recognize little promptings in your spirit is the voice of God and be obedient to act on it.
Pay attention to what God is saying to you on a daily basis.

Encouragement in the Waiting

If you have not received a prophetic word, Scripture is prophetic. Find a scripture to cling to in the waiting.
Ask God to keep your heart tender in this season of waiting.
Cast vision with the Lord.
Write down the promises of the Lord and what you are believing God to do so that you don’t lose focus.
Contend for what the Lord has said and ask Him how you can partner with what Heaven is wanting to do in your life.
Hold God accountable to what He said.

Getting Fresh Vision

Write out your visions with the Lord.
Vision holds us accountable for the incremental steps that gets us to the bigger picture.
If you have received a prophetic word only once, wait for God to confirm it.
Write out your prophetic words and read them constantly.
Declare out your prophetic words and come into agreement with what God has said over you.
God wants to partner with us.
Vision helps us to stay on track with our part. Take steps and be obedient.
Focus on the faces, places and graces that are applicable in this season.
Find a community that will keep you accountable for the vision you have written down.

Finding Your Purpose

Surrender to God and admit that your way isn’t working.
Be real and raw with the Lord about your disappointments.
Repent and ask for His forgiveness.
Start where you are now.
Surround yourself with people who are pursuing the Lord.
Pursuing the Lord brings clarity.
Immerse yourself in things that are going to bring you closer to the presence of God.
It’s not an act of performance. It’s an act of grabbing onto the hem of his garment and trusting Him.
As you get closer to Him, His presence permeates every void we have and brings stability and hope to our lives.

Powerful Quotes:

“God uses everyone.” – Katherine Burnett

“He is looking to trust us with the much, but He can’t trust us with the much if He can’t trust us with the little.” – Caroline

“No matter what you’re contending for, it’s the tenacity to contend with His Word because His Word does not return void.” – Katherine

“If we can see it, then we can partner with what Heaven has already written for us.” – Katherine

“It’s about building trust and doing my part.” – Katherine Burnett

“God can take nothing and make it into something amazing.” – Katherine

“When you pursue the Lord clarity comes.” – Katherine Burnett

Resources:

Global Awakening Ministries

Believe for It by CeCe Winans

Holy Spirit at Work podcast