Pray For Us
In October, I’ve listed what happened as I’ve done the assignments week by week. I’m sure you’ve noticed that some experiences were more profound than others.
That’s the whole point of developing a lifestyle of spending time with God and ministering to people: if we aren’t faithful to keep reaching for more of Him even when it doesn’t seem to amount to much, we’ll miss many of the unusual experiences God has planned for us.
I won’t list the few remaining things that happened in October, except for one. As I was soaking, the idea came to me that I should use a steno pad and devote a page to each project ‘m praying about. Then when I soak, I can work through the pages and review what God has already shown me, and jot down anything else He reveals.
I’ve begun, and found myself in tears as He began to speak to me about my various projects. I sensed His compassion towards His people.
I like to devote the first blog every month to prayer requests, so here’s how you can pray for us, as God leads.
Meetings. I don’t have many meetings planned for this month because of a writing project I want to make time for – more about that in a moment – but will be involved at a Worship Encounter in Santa Maria this weekend. My role will usually be in the background, though I have been asked to lead worship at the pastors’ meeting and then to do a workshop on Saturday afternoon.
I’m excited about the workshop. The idea first came to me a few months ago; I plan to do a bit of teaching about hearing God’s voice, and then in our soaking time reach for an impartation of prophetic creativity.
God is the God who does a new thing. He doesn’t lock Himself into old patterns. It will take prophetic inspiration for us to break out of our ruts and move with God in the new things He wants to do.
Then on November 14, I’m having another soaking meeting at my home church. I’m always surprised and delighted at the unexpected things God will do as we draw near to Him and let Him have His way. I’m sure there will be testimonies and personal ministry when we meet – the rest will come into view when the time comes.
Please pray for us, that God will anoint and bless the meetings, that He’ll open the doors that need to open, and that we won’t go through doors that don’t need to open.
The Online School. I’ve gotten a few new ideas for the online school. The first is the Scavenger Hunt, a way to make the monthly assignment more specific and challenging. Meanwhile, I’ll be revamping the web pages to make the materials easier to use.
This month’s CD, available to all who send a donation of any amount, is “Building A Testimony.” It doesn’t take long to become someone who has fresh stories to tell of what God is doing in our lives.
I believe the school will be more useful if I let the materials focus on something specific each month, with a definite beginning and end. If you haven’t seen it yet, visit the Assignment page and look at the scavenger hunt.
Writing JoAnn’s Story. My biggest project in the next few months will be to write JoAnn’s testimony. I already have a rambling book-length manuscript that she compiled before we met, but my job is to tighten it and make it into a book. You can read the short version at http://diaryofanexorcism.com.
It’s a challenge because it demands a writing style I’ve never used before. I’ve already begun, and am enjoying the process. Maybe I’ll turn into a real writer by the time the book is done. Please pray for us, that we can stay focused, and that the Holy Spirit will anoint me to tell her story with clarity and grace.