So here's the deal:
I didn't have high expectations for training week.
I wasn't expecting God to show up like he has in the past few days.
I wasn't expecting to sleep under the stars or take a hike and surrender some things to the Lord that have been weighing me down.
I just expected to hear some talks about international safety, be given some points on how to share the gospel and find out lots of specifics about the ministry we'll be doing.
But that's not what I got.
Instead of facts, I've recieved freedom.
Instead of how-to instructions, I've recieved encouragement about the woman Christ has made me to be.
I've recieved peace in knowing that Christ goes before me, walks beside me, and will remain long after I move on.
The Lord, as faithful as always, still hasn't failed me yet.
Even when we have low expectations for God,
He loves to reveal himself to us.
Here's a quick example:
My prayer for the last couple months has been:
"Holy Spirit, show up!
I don't know you or understand you, but I really want to."
So last night, we had a session about the Holy Spirit and being sensitive to his voice.
Not only did we get to listen-but we got the chance to practice it.
We found partners and prayed for a word from the Spirit to give to our partner.
Lemme just say-Jesus showed up in that auditorium.
The Spirit spoke through me and TO me.
It is incredible to know that when we ask the Lord for something and we seek him earnestly and with a pure heart-he shows up.
The Lord loves to inhabit his people!
I CANNOT wait to see what He is going to do through my team over the next two months.
There is power in his name to break EVERY chain and we are ready to see that happen!
Let's do this thing: its go time!
-Madison
