Light a fire in our hearts! In this darkness, light a flame in us!
It’s been neat as He has been revealing different things about Himself in the midst of my activities. Jeremiah 29:13
Connect (first trip to Indiana)
Last year at this time I was gathering photos of Celebrate Recovery ministries from all around the SE Region who were getting “Fired Up 4 the East Coast Summit.” Since everyone had so much fun with that, I thought it would be neat to have my supporters snap a picture holding up my #FiredUp4Christ” stickers…and who better than to begin calling than my CR Forever Family to ask them to pray about how the Lord wants them to support/join my team? 
After only making two calls, the Lord revealed to me the importance of connection. He reminded me I need to connect with Him first and foremost, but I also need to keep in connection with others. I quickly saw the need to practice the tools that TTR has already instilled in me: LOVE-LISTEN-DISCERN-RESPOND. I am so blessed that He wants me to intentionally continue contact with my old friends and family so I can minister to the ones who minister to others.
Two Mites
Here is the jar that my 96 year old grandmother gave me. She knew I began raising my support to become a full-time team member with TTR and she stated she wished it could be more…I am left speechless and humbled! Luke 21:1-4
Good Friday
I have been encouraged to ask God a question and then begin journaling the Holy Spirit’s reply…Truthfully, I was scared to actually write down a response because all sorts of questions kept creeping up in the back of my mind. What if He didn’t answer? What if I got in His way? What if I couldn’t distinguish my own thoughts from His voice?
However, my mentor explained I would be able to determine if it was of the Lord by comparing it to The Word. She stated His response would NEVER be condemning but it would ALWAYS be: solution focused, encouraging, and for my good.
Well, this
is my first attempt and man am I humbled and thankful to be able to experience Him speak to me this vividly!
My challenge is for you to begin journaling too. Simply ask the Holy Spirit…”what would You like to speak to me today?” and then put your pen on paper and write! I promise it will take you to a deeper level with your Heavenly Father!
Luke 11:11-13
The Blood
Several years ago on Palm Sunday I wasn’t able to take communion because I had only confessed my sin of smoking, but I had never repented of it. Needless to say, I nailed them to the cross the following Friday – Good Friday. That Friday night, all I could hear was “it is finished”, meaning He became my sin and I needed to leave it right there and never pick it back up.
This year, I was feeling pretty good about myself before communion. However, when I asked the Lord to reveal to me any sin that I haven’t repented of He clobbered me with “it’s not about you, and it’s all about Me and what I’ve called you to do…which is to tell others about Me.” This was a sin of omission; He had instructed me to begin building my partnership team and I have not asked the first person to financially support me to become a team member with TTR. OUCH! On Easter, I became obedient to my calling!
Restoration
This weekend I went camping and I felt led to study the “water.” The song “The River” by Jordan Feliz came to mind since we were on the Tennessee River. It begins with the lyrics: I know a place where we can go, to lay the troubles down eating your soul. I know a place where mercy flows, take the stains make you whiter than snow.” These lyrics reminded me that He is in control and I just need to leave all my worries with Him.
I observed how the water reflected the sky and it was an extension from heaven. This helped me to recall that He is everywhere. He is in the midst of everything and my how comforting that was!
I noticed how the sunlight danced on the waves. It shimmered and sparkled happily, but I could only see it when I was facing the sun. This was a neat example of when I am looking to Him, I will experience His joy and blessings.
When I looked at the water near the shore, it appeared still/peaceful. Still water is mentioned in Psalm 23 and it is a picture of the Lord’s provision and He is going to take care of all my needs. I am about to begin raising my support, and believe He was affirming me that He will make a way! The Lord restores my soul and I have been refreshed in His living water!
Where is Your Focus?
I had the privilege of going out with the crew in the bottom of this picture. What a wonderful experience it was! Never once did I feel awkward, uncomfortable or stretched. We were able to pray over two churches and then went to the Agricultural Center in Verona. Lela shared the Gospel with ease and the women she prayed over received what she had to say with such a peaceful spirit. Through out our morning, the Lord gently reminded me that sometimes the very thing (or person) I am looking so hard to find is right in front of me. 1 Thes. 5:11
Minimony!
How TTR impacted my dear sister!
Covered
As I was driving to IN for my first interview I observed geese migrating south for the winter. Then, on my way to and from TX last week I saw hundreds of geese flying again…I noticed they were in a V shape and I heard the word arrow. I asked someone what they thought that it might mean and they said flight can sometimes represent freedom. A few days later when we were at the birthplace of Revive…I spotted numerous feathers as we were prayer walking. The picture in the center of the collage is one I put in my Bible. All I could think when I picked it up was flight sometimes represents freedom and Freedom was the name of the angel Kyle shared about with the MIPs while we were in Dallas. I continued asking the Lord what He was trying to reveal to me and He showed me today!
On my way to work, someone dear to me said something very discouraging and it crushed me…I knew it wasn’t the person fighting me, but a tactic the enemy was using. Tonight, I began looking up scriptures of protection. I came a crossed all three verses in this image! Yes, the words were cruel and like arrows, but I was reminded that I am covered with His feathers and the angels are keeping me in all my ways. I pray when you get attacked, these scriptures will encourage you too!
Power of Prayer
I participated in the MIP training last week. They encouraged us to think back to our Christian journey thus far and who and what has impacted us along the way.
I found it interesting because the host home I stayed at in Dallas reminded me of the Jenkin’s house. This family was significant to me because Kim; my dear friend, and her mother took me to church every Sunday of my junior and high school year.
The dog at the host home reminded me of my Molly, my childhood dog. One summer my family visited my grandparents on the fourth of July and Molly ran away because she was scared of the fireworks. I remember sobbing on the bed and my gramma told me to pray. This was the first time I prayed expectantly for the God to answer. Low and behold, the very next day…the Lord answered my cry! This was when I began believing in the power of prayer.
My Journey of Revival 