Hey everyone:)
I’d like to start off by saying “thank you.” Thank you so much for taking the time to read my heart and invest in our Abba’s ministry. I am truly honored to have each one of you come alongside me in this. What the Lord is doing here at camp, across the nations, and back in my home town is actually wild. Our God is MOVING.
These last two weeks have been more than I could ever explain–in the best way.
Our God LOVES His people.
Over the past 14 days, I found out who my small team within the squad is, evangelized in the town of Gainesville, ministered in the laundromat, got baptized, washed my new family’s feet, learned the depths of communion, gave a sermon, became a worship coordinator, did a prayer burn, went all out in squad wars, hiked up a mountain and stayed the night, spent an evening in revival, had the sweetest girls night, stargazed, and laughed around the fire.
My family here is more than I could’ve ever asked for. They are blessings beyond anything I could imagine.
I asked the Lord for a community that’s on fire for Him and He gave me brothers and sisters who adore Him and gave up everything to follow Him.
During our hike up Mt. Yonah the other day, my ankles were in quite a bit of pain. So, we stopped, waterfall prayed for healing, anointed my ankles, and kept going. One of my teammates took my pack, and another gave me walking sticks. I got to see the body in action. When one falls, we help each other up. What a blessing it is to live in the body of Christ! (My ankles are fine now, by the way–the power of prayer is AMAZING).
Did you know that our Father delights in blessing His people?
One day last week, a couple girls on the serve team asked the Lord for a flower. They didn’t tell anyone about that prayer. But, in His all–knowing power, he inspired my obedient teammates, Bridger and Luke, to walk through the woods and pick a bouquet for each of those ladies as a way to show their gratitude. The prayer was for 1 flower, but He brought each of them a bouquet.
Our Abba truly loves His creation. He wants to touch each person.
I’ve been learning how to walk with intention. I get to take each step, everyday, asking the Lord what He would have me do. He’s opened my eyes to see every person as one that He sees, whether walking though Kroger, getting to go to the laundromat, sitting at the park, or piggy backing though Walmart, every person we meet is a life He wants to touch. We have a testimony to share and a hug to give everywhere we go. I met the sweetest people at the laundromat last week, got to pray with them, and just listen as they poured out their story to us. It’s amazing how much people will share when you listen. Everyone is longing to be loved.
Do you know how loved you are?
I’m beginning to understand Him as a father. He is my Abba. He is your Abba.
Last night, during revival, one of my leaders invited me to ask the Father to take me on a Daddy-daughter date. As I stood there, asking how to receive His love, I was reminded that all I need to do is ask. I was reminded to let Him take me on a date. He desires to treat me as His daughter, but also to pursue me as His bride. Its complicated to think of these two concepts going hand in hand, but this revelation clicked in my heart as I listened to His words. My very favorite place to be is sitting in His presence, being still as I sing, jumping as I shout, or crying as I whisper. All of Him is all I want.
Praise God for running towards me, twirling me as His love, and sitting me on His lap as a little girl resting in the arms of her Father.
I cant contain it, so I’m gonna shout it.
My desire for each of you is that He would flow though the streets in your heart, over the banks of your soul, and run through the thoughts in your mind, till all you know is you are loved. That you would know what it is to be loved by Him. As an Abba loves His child. As a groom loves His bride.
I wish you could see my face right now. I wish you could understand the gratitude in my heart as I reflect on who He is and all He’s doing.
He loves you dearly and wants you to know it.
Tomorrow, my squad and I leave for a week of domestic ministry in NC. Disaster relief and child care are on the agenda, but I’m expectant that the Lord will do so much more than just those surface level ministries. He wants to reach His people, so I’m praying for REVIVAL in the hearts of those we encounter–that it would be a domino effect. That souls will be saved and Salvation will be on the forefront. We are ready for you to come, oh Abba.
Would you join me in lifting up this week of ministry? Pray that the Lord would till the soil of His people and speak through the mouths of His prophets.
Also, many people on my squad need prayers of healing, as some are battling sickness and physical injuries.
Thank you in advance for lifting us up before the Father:)
I love you all and will see you soon
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