It's nearly 1 a.m. on July 7, 2013, and I I sitting here in awe of the fact that tomorrow, God willing, we will be boarding a plane in Dallas, heading to Atlanta, then Paris, then Florence, Italy, for 25 days!
It feels like a whirlwind, and it feels like a dream.
I cannot believe it...
It's here.
I'm the last one up, working on getting some packing done while the rest of the house slumbers. It's easier for me this way. Yes, I'll be exhausted in the morning, but I'll know that I have gotten much done--and have far less to worry about.
I don't know exactly what God has in store for us in Italy, although I have this FEELING that it will be GOOD. I know what we will be doing, who we will be working with, but as for what GOD wants done, I am still waiting to discover it!
I am so utterly grateful to God for making this opportunity happen, this dream become a reality.
There are no words, really, for how I'm feeling--the emotions are many on the eve of our departure.
AMAZING GOD.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Last Night: Hillsong Conference Artists' Session
As I was getting ready to wind things down at the end of a long day last night, I got on Twitter to see what was going on at the Hillsong Conference in Sydney.
What I saw was a replay from one of their Tuesday breakout sessions about incorporating ARTISTS into the Church.
The first part of the session was with an art historian named "Amanda." She was covering the historical relationship between art and the Church--the changes that have been made in recent years to explore the relationships and works of the artists within the Church--to glorify God and lead people to Christ.
The second part of the session included a panel with various artists--musicians, songwriters, photographers, novelists, poets, painters. And they discussed how the only "approved" creative outlet in the Church right now seems to be for musicians. One lady discussed how she wanted to contribute to the Church, but couldn't sing. There was no outlet for the novelists. They talked about how God has led their Church to embrace and incorporate artists into the Church--and how the Church has benefited from this inclusion.
One panelist discussed how they created a Writers Guild at Hillsong. A support group for poets, novelists, dramatists who long to write GOOD NEWS, using their creative gifts in a way that spreads His truths. When I heard this, I nearly SHOUTED OUT LOUD! This is truly an answer to a prayer and a need that I've had for a long time. There are so many SECULAR and negative opportunities for artists--that's why you see so many artists heading in that direction. But what of the positive alternatives? Wouldn't it be great...?
Well, that's what they said they ask all the time now:
"Imagine if...."
"Re-imagine"
They said that they start out thinking about what God wants to do--or what He could do, if only...and then they seek to address it. What they were saying is all about not getting tied down with the way things have always been done, with our own man-made boxes, but to let God work however He wants to work. When they meet, they talk freely about what God might want to do in the future. Not just being okay with how great things are, but also how great things might be "if...."
Someone else has started a songwriting session of sorts, encouraging young and old to write praise and worship songs! They encourage more people to become part of the process. It is not "one person" or "a small, private team" who is allowed to create. EVERYONE is allowed and encouraged to create and be heard. One of the worship leaders said, "If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. That's part of the learning process!" In other words, they are letting people try and fail with grace. So they can develop their skills and talents for The Lord.
Another thing that struck me was that they talked about our GIFTINGS, and using them for The Lord. They talked about how there really is a blurry line between using our gifts in the world and using them in the Church. And they said that this shouldn't be seen as UNUSUAL because God gave us those gifts to share with the world--gifts that lead them to a deeper knowledge and understanding of Christ.
Impressions:
1. I loved how inclusive these people were in their spirits. They acted, spoke as very TEAM-MINDED people. One of the hardest things, they said, was to let team members grow and go elsewhere when God called them out. But they said, this is part of the process! The Church is a global ORGANISM that spreads and shares.
2. I loved that God is moving to include those in the Church who have felt so left out at times. Honestly, the Right Brained people tend to scare the Left-Brained religious crowd.
3. I was impressed with the total lack of EGO that you see from the leadership at this Church. They seem to all BE ON ONE PAGE when it comes to helping other Christians and empowering and equipping other Churches.
4. I loved how they said: "You think because we're big that we don't NEED for anything?" Speaking of Hillsong Church. "These ministries, ideas, guilds happened because there WAS a need!" The worship leader who talked about this said that everything they started at Hillsong began because there WAS a need. And she said that INSTEAD OF COPYING HILLSONG in everything, to look at our own churches and bodies and "see where the gold is," meaning that every Church needed to look and see where the God Gifts are and what NEEDS are there, and THEN start working on meeting THOSE needs. (I LOVE THIS!)
My heart was about to EXPLODE last night when I heard this, and my HEART and MIND are full today because of it. I love the PROMISE of this! I love how our Lord LOVES US, all of us!, and longs for us all to INCLUDE one another in His Church! That's why He made us all the way He did!
*sigh*
Praise The Lord!
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Just a note: Every time we go to the Theatre Festival in Independence, KS, especially in recent years, I get a little more frustrated at the state of "American Theatre." There really is no room for GOOD PLAYS or Godly plays in the theatre--or much, if any, room for just plain Inspirational or Positive plays. That gets labeled "Childrens Theatre" or shoved aside as not being legitimate. The last time we went to the theatre festival, I remember Tweeting about how I wished there was a Christian Theatre system in place. Well...from what I hear, God is clearly raising one up! Starting in Sydney!
What I saw was a replay from one of their Tuesday breakout sessions about incorporating ARTISTS into the Church.
The first part of the session was with an art historian named "Amanda." She was covering the historical relationship between art and the Church--the changes that have been made in recent years to explore the relationships and works of the artists within the Church--to glorify God and lead people to Christ.
The second part of the session included a panel with various artists--musicians, songwriters, photographers, novelists, poets, painters. And they discussed how the only "approved" creative outlet in the Church right now seems to be for musicians. One lady discussed how she wanted to contribute to the Church, but couldn't sing. There was no outlet for the novelists. They talked about how God has led their Church to embrace and incorporate artists into the Church--and how the Church has benefited from this inclusion.
One panelist discussed how they created a Writers Guild at Hillsong. A support group for poets, novelists, dramatists who long to write GOOD NEWS, using their creative gifts in a way that spreads His truths. When I heard this, I nearly SHOUTED OUT LOUD! This is truly an answer to a prayer and a need that I've had for a long time. There are so many SECULAR and negative opportunities for artists--that's why you see so many artists heading in that direction. But what of the positive alternatives? Wouldn't it be great...?
Well, that's what they said they ask all the time now:
"Imagine if...."
"Re-imagine"
They said that they start out thinking about what God wants to do--or what He could do, if only...and then they seek to address it. What they were saying is all about not getting tied down with the way things have always been done, with our own man-made boxes, but to let God work however He wants to work. When they meet, they talk freely about what God might want to do in the future. Not just being okay with how great things are, but also how great things might be "if...."
Someone else has started a songwriting session of sorts, encouraging young and old to write praise and worship songs! They encourage more people to become part of the process. It is not "one person" or "a small, private team" who is allowed to create. EVERYONE is allowed and encouraged to create and be heard. One of the worship leaders said, "If it doesn't work, it doesn't work. That's part of the learning process!" In other words, they are letting people try and fail with grace. So they can develop their skills and talents for The Lord.
Another thing that struck me was that they talked about our GIFTINGS, and using them for The Lord. They talked about how there really is a blurry line between using our gifts in the world and using them in the Church. And they said that this shouldn't be seen as UNUSUAL because God gave us those gifts to share with the world--gifts that lead them to a deeper knowledge and understanding of Christ.
Impressions:
1. I loved how inclusive these people were in their spirits. They acted, spoke as very TEAM-MINDED people. One of the hardest things, they said, was to let team members grow and go elsewhere when God called them out. But they said, this is part of the process! The Church is a global ORGANISM that spreads and shares.
2. I loved that God is moving to include those in the Church who have felt so left out at times. Honestly, the Right Brained people tend to scare the Left-Brained religious crowd.
3. I was impressed with the total lack of EGO that you see from the leadership at this Church. They seem to all BE ON ONE PAGE when it comes to helping other Christians and empowering and equipping other Churches.
4. I loved how they said: "You think because we're big that we don't NEED for anything?" Speaking of Hillsong Church. "These ministries, ideas, guilds happened because there WAS a need!" The worship leader who talked about this said that everything they started at Hillsong began because there WAS a need. And she said that INSTEAD OF COPYING HILLSONG in everything, to look at our own churches and bodies and "see where the gold is," meaning that every Church needed to look and see where the God Gifts are and what NEEDS are there, and THEN start working on meeting THOSE needs. (I LOVE THIS!)
My heart was about to EXPLODE last night when I heard this, and my HEART and MIND are full today because of it. I love the PROMISE of this! I love how our Lord LOVES US, all of us!, and longs for us all to INCLUDE one another in His Church! That's why He made us all the way He did!
*sigh*
Praise The Lord!
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Just a note: Every time we go to the Theatre Festival in Independence, KS, especially in recent years, I get a little more frustrated at the state of "American Theatre." There really is no room for GOOD PLAYS or Godly plays in the theatre--or much, if any, room for just plain Inspirational or Positive plays. That gets labeled "Childrens Theatre" or shoved aside as not being legitimate. The last time we went to the theatre festival, I remember Tweeting about how I wished there was a Christian Theatre system in place. Well...from what I hear, God is clearly raising one up! Starting in Sydney!
Monday, July 1, 2013
4:35 a.m.
This morning, I got on Twitter and happened upon a link to the live streaming video of Hillsong's Pastors and Leaders Conference in Sydney, Australia.
For almost an hour, I got the opportunity to praise and worship with my brothers and sisters in Christ in Australia, and I got to hear and share in the Word of God being brought forth by Pastor Brian Houston.
I cannot even EXPRESS what a Blessing this was/has been to me! I could FEEL the Presence of our Lord in the Worship to Him and in the Word Pastor Brian Houston brought. There were moments when I felt like I was there!!!
The message? God takes our ruins and makes them GLORIOUS. Whatever we've done--or not done--or whatever we've lost, God wants to take our life and rebuild, restore, renovate it.
Things he said that I don't want to forget?
"Whosever. The most inclusive message that ever was."
"Surround yourself with people who PRAISE."
"Never underestimate the power of Praise."
Prophetic Power: "Start with praise; Prophesy into the future."
"This Book speaks life into our Future." [Speaking of the Word of God]
"We must deepen our relationship and intimacy with Christ."
Ezra 7:10. Ezra 8:21. [This message was based on the Book of Ezra.]
There are so many things vying for our lives, energy, attention: we must seek The Lord for the right way to go.
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I found it interesting and exciting that--not long after I tuned in--Pastor Brian had Bishop Jakes stand and wave at everyone BECAUSE HE WAS THERE!
For almost an hour, I got the opportunity to praise and worship with my brothers and sisters in Christ in Australia, and I got to hear and share in the Word of God being brought forth by Pastor Brian Houston.
I cannot even EXPRESS what a Blessing this was/has been to me! I could FEEL the Presence of our Lord in the Worship to Him and in the Word Pastor Brian Houston brought. There were moments when I felt like I was there!!!
The message? God takes our ruins and makes them GLORIOUS. Whatever we've done--or not done--or whatever we've lost, God wants to take our life and rebuild, restore, renovate it.
Things he said that I don't want to forget?
"Whosever. The most inclusive message that ever was."
"Surround yourself with people who PRAISE."
"Never underestimate the power of Praise."
Prophetic Power: "Start with praise; Prophesy into the future."
"This Book speaks life into our Future." [Speaking of the Word of God]
"We must deepen our relationship and intimacy with Christ."
Ezra 7:10. Ezra 8:21. [This message was based on the Book of Ezra.]
There are so many things vying for our lives, energy, attention: we must seek The Lord for the right way to go.
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I found it interesting and exciting that--not long after I tuned in--Pastor Brian had Bishop Jakes stand and wave at everyone BECAUSE HE WAS THERE!
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Twelve Days Until ITALY!
We have 12 days left before we leave for our missions trip to Florence, Italy.
I stand amazed at what God has done.
There is so much to do, so many questions that I still have, and so much expectation:
Lord, You know where and why we are going. You know what we are to do when we get there. Prepare my mind and spirit for what you have in mind for us. Go before us, surround us with Your Light and Love. Help us be sensitive to Your Spirit, your direction, your guidance. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
I stand amazed at what God has done.
There is so much to do, so many questions that I still have, and so much expectation:
Lord, You know where and why we are going. You know what we are to do when we get there. Prepare my mind and spirit for what you have in mind for us. Go before us, surround us with Your Light and Love. Help us be sensitive to Your Spirit, your direction, your guidance. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Our First Revival Together
This past weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (a.m. and p.m.), Stephen and I were asked to come and hold a revival for Momma's church, Muldrow Church of God.
It was a truly amazing experience, and I am still quite overwhelmed by the impact of it in my mind and spirit. I wanted to try to record some of my impressions here before time gets away from me and before I forget all together.
1. It IS possible to have a husband/wife team conduct revival services (but it requires planning!).
Stephen and I had to sit down and spend time discussing what we thought God was leading us to talk about. Then we discussed the flow of the services--who would speak when and what was theme of each message and which message (speaker) would go first, second, etc. Because God had impressed Stephen with two related messages, we believed that he was supposed to present them first and in order. Because I wanted the messages to flow and be fresh--and not redundant--I decided to record my thoughts, and detailed notes from his messages, and pray about what exactly He wanted me to present when it was my turn. But I wouldn't make specific and final notes until after Stephen spoke. Long story short: God had mercy on us. The message seemed to flow and His message--which resounded through all of ours, unplanned by us and clearly HIS idea--was about the gifts of the Spirit.
2. Stephen and I chose one specific text to use as a jumping off point or starting point for all of the messages we presented.
Stephen and I could not get away from Acts chapter 3 (and 4). We used this for every message, but in different ways. In his first message, Stephen focused on the line, "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I unto you..." His emphasis was "such as I have" and identifying our gifts and talents and giving them, surrendering them, to The Lord. The second night, he focused on .... The third session, I focused on the enemy's attacks--sly--and compared it to mice infestations. We talked about "setting traps." The final session, I spoke on "Holding On" to the dream, to the purpose, to what we're waiting for, through adversity, and I went through chapter 4, talking about how Peter and John had done a great thing, but were under attack for doing a good thing.
3. We decided, at mom's request, that when one spoke, the other would present a song prior to the message.
I sang for the first time in a long time, on my own, as a special. The song I chose was "I Give Myself Away" and I sang it both of the nights I sang. I love that song because it's a worship song, and if I have to sing a solo for the first time, I would rather it be something that I don't focus on ME--but on Him. And that's where I like to be, anyway. In worship to Him.
4. There were many things I never want to forget, and hope to implement, given the opportunity, in my/our own congregation:
A. Mom had many different people activated in the service--young and old. The first worship songs were led by teen and junior high girls (my nieces) who have strong, identifiable gifts in this area. Then an older woman led hymns. The lady who led the hymns made comments of transition between the songs to explain WHY she'd selected them, how they went together. (So you knew the songs weren't random.) Two young boys were selected to hand out mugs to the Fathers in the congregation on Father's Day.
B. The door greeter, Bob McNabb, hands everyone a piece of candy (a kid's candy, butter rum?) when they enter the sanctuary. He gives them a light-hearted word and smile.
C. When you walk in to the church, morning or afternoon, there is a fellowship table and coffee is already brewing. There is a station where you can come get coffee, for free, and sit and enjoy conversation before church (or during the Sunday School, if someone would rather talk). On Sunday morning, there are free doughnuts.
D. On the last Sunday of each month, they have Holy Communion and a pot luck fellowship time after service. There is no p.m. service on that day, every month. (They do not cancel night services at any other time, however.)
E. Momma has, at the end of services, often, prayer lines, where she anoints, prays for, and speaks over anyone who gets in line. EVERYONE (that I could tell) got up and got in line! She anoints them and prays--and a couple of times, prophesied over them.
F. The presence of God, the Holy Spirit, is UNDENIABLE in this church. You can FEEL it in all parts of the service. Stephen said this was the easiest place to preach, EVER, that it was like "surfing on a wave of the Holy Spirit."
JUST A NOTE: I told Stephen that I really believed that Mom should be a mentor for EVERY future minister, no matter where they go, how many in their church, or what denomination. Any and every future minister who sincerely wants to do the will of God needs to be around my Mom and watch her. I wish I could watch her more. Honestly.
5. Another thing I learned was to TRUST GOD, that He WILL PROVIDE. My mind felt "numb" during the revival, as it has been much of the summer. I just trusted God to give me a fresh word because I didn't feel "inspired." I have learned, through the Wednesday night experience, that when this happens, you keep showing up and you keep praying for a break through. We can't "call in sick." We have to SHOW UP and do what He's asked us to do. Sometimes, IN FAITH ALONE that He has called us and will provide. [And He did just that during the revival--and I give Him praise! Saturday night, at 12:15 a.m., He gave me the message, and then he woke me at 5:30 to complete the message.]
New Prayers/Goals after This Experience
1. I am thinking that I need to learn how to play the guitar, so I can sing worship songs with the guitar. I think my voice and singing style is more cut out for the guitar. I also suspect that I would WRITE songs if I knew how to play the guitar.
2. I need to make record of songs I might need to download for any future opportunities God brings.
3. I am really in prayer and seeking God about our next step, His Will for our lives.
It was a truly amazing experience, and I am still quite overwhelmed by the impact of it in my mind and spirit. I wanted to try to record some of my impressions here before time gets away from me and before I forget all together.
1. It IS possible to have a husband/wife team conduct revival services (but it requires planning!).
Stephen and I had to sit down and spend time discussing what we thought God was leading us to talk about. Then we discussed the flow of the services--who would speak when and what was theme of each message and which message (speaker) would go first, second, etc. Because God had impressed Stephen with two related messages, we believed that he was supposed to present them first and in order. Because I wanted the messages to flow and be fresh--and not redundant--I decided to record my thoughts, and detailed notes from his messages, and pray about what exactly He wanted me to present when it was my turn. But I wouldn't make specific and final notes until after Stephen spoke. Long story short: God had mercy on us. The message seemed to flow and His message--which resounded through all of ours, unplanned by us and clearly HIS idea--was about the gifts of the Spirit.
2. Stephen and I chose one specific text to use as a jumping off point or starting point for all of the messages we presented.
Stephen and I could not get away from Acts chapter 3 (and 4). We used this for every message, but in different ways. In his first message, Stephen focused on the line, "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I unto you..." His emphasis was "such as I have" and identifying our gifts and talents and giving them, surrendering them, to The Lord. The second night, he focused on .... The third session, I focused on the enemy's attacks--sly--and compared it to mice infestations. We talked about "setting traps." The final session, I spoke on "Holding On" to the dream, to the purpose, to what we're waiting for, through adversity, and I went through chapter 4, talking about how Peter and John had done a great thing, but were under attack for doing a good thing.
3. We decided, at mom's request, that when one spoke, the other would present a song prior to the message.
I sang for the first time in a long time, on my own, as a special. The song I chose was "I Give Myself Away" and I sang it both of the nights I sang. I love that song because it's a worship song, and if I have to sing a solo for the first time, I would rather it be something that I don't focus on ME--but on Him. And that's where I like to be, anyway. In worship to Him.
4. There were many things I never want to forget, and hope to implement, given the opportunity, in my/our own congregation:
A. Mom had many different people activated in the service--young and old. The first worship songs were led by teen and junior high girls (my nieces) who have strong, identifiable gifts in this area. Then an older woman led hymns. The lady who led the hymns made comments of transition between the songs to explain WHY she'd selected them, how they went together. (So you knew the songs weren't random.) Two young boys were selected to hand out mugs to the Fathers in the congregation on Father's Day.
B. The door greeter, Bob McNabb, hands everyone a piece of candy (a kid's candy, butter rum?) when they enter the sanctuary. He gives them a light-hearted word and smile.
C. When you walk in to the church, morning or afternoon, there is a fellowship table and coffee is already brewing. There is a station where you can come get coffee, for free, and sit and enjoy conversation before church (or during the Sunday School, if someone would rather talk). On Sunday morning, there are free doughnuts.
D. On the last Sunday of each month, they have Holy Communion and a pot luck fellowship time after service. There is no p.m. service on that day, every month. (They do not cancel night services at any other time, however.)
E. Momma has, at the end of services, often, prayer lines, where she anoints, prays for, and speaks over anyone who gets in line. EVERYONE (that I could tell) got up and got in line! She anoints them and prays--and a couple of times, prophesied over them.
F. The presence of God, the Holy Spirit, is UNDENIABLE in this church. You can FEEL it in all parts of the service. Stephen said this was the easiest place to preach, EVER, that it was like "surfing on a wave of the Holy Spirit."
JUST A NOTE: I told Stephen that I really believed that Mom should be a mentor for EVERY future minister, no matter where they go, how many in their church, or what denomination. Any and every future minister who sincerely wants to do the will of God needs to be around my Mom and watch her. I wish I could watch her more. Honestly.
5. Another thing I learned was to TRUST GOD, that He WILL PROVIDE. My mind felt "numb" during the revival, as it has been much of the summer. I just trusted God to give me a fresh word because I didn't feel "inspired." I have learned, through the Wednesday night experience, that when this happens, you keep showing up and you keep praying for a break through. We can't "call in sick." We have to SHOW UP and do what He's asked us to do. Sometimes, IN FAITH ALONE that He has called us and will provide. [And He did just that during the revival--and I give Him praise! Saturday night, at 12:15 a.m., He gave me the message, and then he woke me at 5:30 to complete the message.]
New Prayers/Goals after This Experience
1. I am thinking that I need to learn how to play the guitar, so I can sing worship songs with the guitar. I think my voice and singing style is more cut out for the guitar. I also suspect that I would WRITE songs if I knew how to play the guitar.
2. I need to make record of songs I might need to download for any future opportunities God brings.
3. I am really in prayer and seeking God about our next step, His Will for our lives.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Revisiting Luke: A Wake-Up Call
I'm reading in the book of Luke this week, and I've got to say--it's been a WAKE UP CALL.
I felt led to start listening to it on the road to Sallisaw one day, and then at the track today. Right now I'm on Luke, chapter 14. Though I'm about half-way through it, I know that I'm supposed to go through it again.
And I'm looking forward to it.
It's easy to forget the PERSON Christ was--the things he said, the things he did. And Luke is a reminder of the kind of person He is: And the kind of person, as a "Christian," that I'M supposed to be.
Listening to the book is interesting, too. When I read, I use pen and highlighters and make multiple notes. But when I listen? I start to seeeeee it.
At the track today, with the heat and the occasional breeze, I started to SEE him, envisioning Him speaking on the rocking boat, on the mountainside, in the streets, and in homes. It was like I could hear Him--and those around him.
"Heal me, Master."
"We are going to perish!"
"My daughter..." "My son..."
And His words of love--of correction, of direction, of guidance, of warning. His Spirit. Shining through the words and phrases.
It was like I was there.
I cannot express how much I love getting into the Word--especially when it COMES ALIVE and is illuminated!!! It's like it's ALL AROUND ME!!!
I enjoyed every second of it. Wish I could "live in that" every day of my life!
But I am committed to enjoying THESE moments with Him. And looking forward to others, more frequent, I hope!
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Dinner calls....So I will wait to venture into a discussion of the personal convictions and challenges I've received at the hearing of His Word this day.
(I LOVE YOU, LORD!!!)
I felt led to start listening to it on the road to Sallisaw one day, and then at the track today. Right now I'm on Luke, chapter 14. Though I'm about half-way through it, I know that I'm supposed to go through it again.
And I'm looking forward to it.
It's easy to forget the PERSON Christ was--the things he said, the things he did. And Luke is a reminder of the kind of person He is: And the kind of person, as a "Christian," that I'M supposed to be.
Listening to the book is interesting, too. When I read, I use pen and highlighters and make multiple notes. But when I listen? I start to seeeeee it.
At the track today, with the heat and the occasional breeze, I started to SEE him, envisioning Him speaking on the rocking boat, on the mountainside, in the streets, and in homes. It was like I could hear Him--and those around him.
"Heal me, Master."
"We are going to perish!"
"My daughter..." "My son..."
And His words of love--of correction, of direction, of guidance, of warning. His Spirit. Shining through the words and phrases.
It was like I was there.
I cannot express how much I love getting into the Word--especially when it COMES ALIVE and is illuminated!!! It's like it's ALL AROUND ME!!!
I enjoyed every second of it. Wish I could "live in that" every day of my life!
But I am committed to enjoying THESE moments with Him. And looking forward to others, more frequent, I hope!
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Dinner calls....So I will wait to venture into a discussion of the personal convictions and challenges I've received at the hearing of His Word this day.
(I LOVE YOU, LORD!!!)
Monday, June 3, 2013
Refrigerator Note: "You Have No Idea..."
There's been a note on my refrigerator for several years now, for longer than I've been married, and it went missing this week.
I think, when one of my daughters was rearranging refrigerator magnets, it must have gotten lost in the shuffle.
The note itself was very important to me because it was a prophetic statement by a friend of mine, before I got married, before my daughter, before so many wonderful things changed, shifted, in my life.
It said: "You have no idea the blessings I have in store for that girl."
When it was said over me, I wrote it down and put it on the refrigerator so I could see it every time I went to open the refrigerator.
Though it's gone, I've read it so many times, for so many years, that I have it memorized and I can still see it in my mind's eye.
No matter what has gone on in my life--through the good, the bad, and the ugly--I have been able to read that quote and KNOW that God had a plan, and it is GOOD, for my life.
This evening, as I think about Him, I am so incredibly thankful to be His kid and have the opportunity to serve Him.
I think, when one of my daughters was rearranging refrigerator magnets, it must have gotten lost in the shuffle.
The note itself was very important to me because it was a prophetic statement by a friend of mine, before I got married, before my daughter, before so many wonderful things changed, shifted, in my life.
It said: "You have no idea the blessings I have in store for that girl."
When it was said over me, I wrote it down and put it on the refrigerator so I could see it every time I went to open the refrigerator.
Though it's gone, I've read it so many times, for so many years, that I have it memorized and I can still see it in my mind's eye.
No matter what has gone on in my life--through the good, the bad, and the ugly--I have been able to read that quote and KNOW that God had a plan, and it is GOOD, for my life.
This evening, as I think about Him, I am so incredibly thankful to be His kid and have the opportunity to serve Him.
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