Be encouraged today!

Last night at church we had a Praise and Worship service. I love love love worship nights like this.  I'm more of a worshiper so I really enjoy those songs where I can block everyone out and get on my face before God. Praise songs are fabulous but after a few of them I'm ready to get into the Holy of Holies to see what my God has for me. At one of my former churches we used to have Friday night worship services every week and it always amazed me the tangible presence of God that would be in the air. You could feel the presence of God. The Word says that God inhabits the praises of his people. (Psalm 22:3)

 One thing i should mention. During the time of worship I told the Lord - you know what Lord? Whatever you want to do. Not my will but yours and I'm surrendered to you. If you want me to go this way I will go this way etc. I am yours Lord. Something happens when you truly come to that place of surrender.

 Anyway, last night was amazing, and what the Lord showed me I felt really needed to be said in hopes of encouraging someone else. Larry and I have many decisions we need to make. We are a one car family again and it just has not been easy! However, since we haven't gotten direction we have just waited and waited and waited. And this is not the first trial we have had. Honestly it has been one wave of problems after another. And it seems like several people I know are also going through the same thing. The past few years have been rough to say the least. Which is why I am so encouraged to share what I saw last night.  

I saw myself walking in a forest.  And I was dirty, hot and I was getting scratches from some of the branches. And even though I was tired I just kept walking and walking.  Then I saw what looked like moonlight shining through the trees a little farther down the way. I walked towards the light and as I continued to walk towards the light I started going uphill and it was getting steeper and steeper as I went. It got to where I was almost crawling up and then I saw a hand reaching down to help me up. 

 I can only tell you that I felt such a relief in my spirit. I have felt like we were under a spiritual attack for some time now. In fact probably the last few years. And for me, it felt like it was finally over. But I believe that this is for all us who have been going through it! When all you can do is continue to move forward because you don't know what else to do! 

 God has good for us and sometimes these light affliction feel like forever but in light of eternity they are just for a moment. The scripture that came to mind was Psalm 40:2 which says: He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps.

 It is a new season! It is time for our breakthrough and yours! Be encouraged that God loves you and has good for you. Hold on! Take hold of the outstretched hand and let him take you to a new place in Him.

 Much love my friends!

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