Journey. Often times the Lord shows us the next step we need to take in order to do his will, but not the whole race. One of the steps I needed to take in order to move forward, and in the direction of where the Lord's will lies is and was Ireland. I can not put in words what he is unraveling here during my time here. I feel so incredibly blessed to be here. The Lord's journey is slowly unraveling. Living for God I've learned that the Lord is unpredictable. God is unpredictable, but so sovereign and good. To be able to spend my time with the Lord in silence, and meditate on his goodness, writing songs, interceding for those I love. I've learned so much within the 2 1/2 months I've been here, and it's so incredibly surreal. I just really feel like the Lord did need to take me out of Santa Cruz, CA to prune me in ways he is pruning m. It was vital that I come here to hear, and speak to the Lord. To be able to encounter him in ways I've never encountered before. "Taste and see that the Lord is Good"...he is absolutely Good, and I WANT MORE. I have witnessed so much here how the Lord still moves and orchestrates today, that I will not settle for less and only ask for more of him.
I went to Healing on the Streets last week to pray for people who come to get prayed for. There weren't too many people, just because it was pouring, but the people we did get to pray for it was so powerful, you just feel the Spirit. It's incredible.
It's Thanksgiving here, however we will be celebrating tomorrow just because Thursday is a busy night for most interns. I am thankful that I get to be here, and that I get to give back the breath that I breathe to the Lord. That I am living and well, and desiring to be just the Lords. I am so excited. I am so blessed. It is a true honor and privilege. =)
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I love hearing where the Lord has you...even in a moment. :) There is so much the Lord has yet to do with you, sweet Esther...SO much. LOVE YOU! :)
Just think this is just the start. Think about how much God is going to use you as you continue to obey and serve. It is great to hear what God is doing in Ireland. Look forward to talking and praying when you get back. God bless Ben
Isn't it funny how some people swear that God can speak to you and prune you and mold you if you stay right where you're at? He CAN do that, but sometimes we definitely have to get away from familiar surrounding and follow His lead (like to Ireland). I got so much flack for moving to Redding so that I could encounter God, because people thought that I could encounter God in SC, but what they didn't understand is that sometimes, sacrifice and obedience is necessary to move forward in your relationship with Him.
I'm so, so glad you listened to His call that brought you to Ireland. You are learing so much that you wouldn't have if you had stayed in Santa Cruz. He is sooooo rewarding you for your obedience! I miss you!!
Speaking of sacrifice and obedience... I'm moving to Kansas City in January! Woo-hoo! ;)
Love ya babe.
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