Renewed..

Over the past three nights, my church has had a revival. Sometimes you just never know how or why God moves you to be in certain places. For the past three nights, I have entered my churches sanctuary in anticipation of hearing a word from God, and each night the Holy Spirit would bless the men of God, to deliver such powerful messages.

I am so thankful for the opportunity to be in a relationship with God. To know that even in my valley moments, God has already granted me the victory. What amazing power, mercy, and grace. What an astounding love...

Each time I am blessed to hear the Rev. Jeremiah Wright from Trinity United Church in Chicago, or Rev. Frederick Haynes from Friendship West in Dallas..I am encouraged that God still has delivering power. Sometimes, I get so wrapped up in what's going on around me, so consumed with my agenda, and my things to do list, that I lose site on whose given me the power to do anything.

While cleaning out my documents on my computer, I found this letter someone had e-mailed me. I don't know the author, but it so perfectly summed up my feeling at this very moment.

" The God we serve, which is the God of love, demands and requires of us foreplay before He gives us what we need. In the book of Ruth, the mother-in-law tells Ruth, "You have to wash." John 15:3 reminds us,"Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you." When you sit in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, you are taking a shower. When you hear the unadulterated Word of God, then the dirt and grime that you've accumulated all week long begins to wash off of you. Ask God to "create in you a clean heart and renew a right spirit." Stand in the word. Then wait upon the Lord to renew your strength."

That's how I feel at this very moment...I didn't now that I was operating on a half-tank.. But to be filled with the knowledge of my Lord, and Savior...Oh, how sweet..

I couldn't let this spirit of revival go without encouraging someone else. No matter what your current situation, please stand firm. Know that the Lord, our God is strong enough to handle your burdens. Shout for victory, before, during, and after the battle. Stand believing and receiving that God is performing a mighty work in and though you. Just let Him take Control.

Be Blessed and Be a Blessing...