Well, I prayed for a morning where God would be glorified, but I didn't expect it to unfold as it did.
I began praying fervently for Bambi yesterday at 3pm when she was going in for an MRI.
I prayed for that process and then began praying for her to speak to us today at our spring kick off. I prayed that her words would be those that God would use to encourage someone who came. I prayed for a calm heart and a spirit of peace to reign over her. I prayed that the details of the morning would come together in a way that would bring glory to God. I prayed for Sara to lead us to the throne of Grace in a way that would change us. I prayed that God would multiply the food. I prayed that each person who came would leave encouraged and with a new sense of hope. I prayed for a few specific women to be led by the Holy Spirit to give their hearts and lives to Him for the first time.
But I didn't pray that Bambi wouldn't lock herself out of her house and be stranded for almost 2 hours (in the rain) before someone came to rescue her. I also didn't pray for God to help me remember my cell phone so that when Bambi called me to tell me she was locked out and could I come by to get her (which was RIGHT on my way!), I would have been able to receive her call.
When I got to PWOC and realized what was taking place, several of us circled together and prayed for the morning, that God would, indeed, be glorified and that Bambi would make it quickly.
Praise and Worship time was amazing. The food and decorations were perfect. The women were so thirsty for fellowship that it was difficult to stop conversations at times. They were eager for the upcoming Bible studies. Bambi arrived with enough time to share her message, and God was glorified as she shared her testimony of living in brokenness, while The Heart Healer was pursuing her throughout her young life. It is a tribute to Jehovah Rapha, the Lord Who Heals, loving her lavishly and securing her heart for His purposes.
It was, indeed, a divine morning, even though it wasn't as we planned. Thank you, God, for proving again that Your ways are not ours, and that You choose to work in ways we don't understand. And help us to remember that You are God. And you continue to amaze us. Thank you, Lord.
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Wonderful recap of the morning...I was amazed to be in His presence and had a wonderful time of fellowship and worship. Thanks for you time and effort Michele :)
People regularly come up to my husband as he travels. He told the Lord he wouldn't refuse anyone He brings to him. He brings home a lot of stories. It is not up to us to judge when we don't know . One time my husband ordered too much food at KFC and prayed about someone to give it too. It wasn't long before he saw who would be grateful! C.N.
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