Sunday, June 14, 2009

Reflective and Thankful......

A full heart, eyes in awe, a faith strong, a heart changed. Today is one of those banner days that leaves you with a renewed sense of purpose. Over the last 12 years I can't tell you how many times I asked the Lord, "What's the purpose and when can I leave?". I prayed for release to be free, to run and do my own thing. What felt good to me. But the Lord always said no. Today He said a resounding, YES! To understand how the Kingdom of God is to work and actually see it in action has left this very talkative person reflective and quiet.

Today was the final day to be with my Jungle Family as we have come to know it. The Lord truly put His stamp of approval on the day and met with us so sweetly. I will never be able to put into words all that the Lord confirmed, manifasted and brought to memory that made this day so sweet. I don't think I have ever been at the end of something that could end so well. There was love for one another, for people we haven't met, an ability to reconcile all that had gone on in the past, to see its purpose and a peace in accomplishment. It was like an ending to the best movie of all time. It made you feel good, purposed and ready to go out the door and nothing would be able to change your mood.

Our message at Mosaic was so confirming on how the Kingdom of God works. Mark 4:26 Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.

I am so thankful to have learned how to sleep resting in the arms of a Father who will cause things to happen and I just don't know how it did. That was so much the theme of today. We could never have been able to plan this any better. The rolling thunder of the morning, the video of Peter's life, the hillarious ride into town, Worship and new idea of Hosannah sang beautifully, meeting with someone you felt and instant connection to and know that it was right, watching my strong friend overcome with emotion in knowing her committment to prayer was not in vain. Praying with friends around the altar and hearing their prayers of thanksgiving and prayers for on another. I could go on and on from today, but I am sure that each of us had our own take of this day. All we can say is God Did It!

To my Jungle Family: We have found so much laughter and humor in the circumstances the enemy tried to use to break us only to have the Lord reinforce each time with His Word and our laughter. What I have learned in this Jungle I can't even begin to tap out in words here. I have gone out deeper with the Lord, found new treasures in His Word, and watch Him work in lives Supernaturally laughing all the way.

Joshua, Peter, Elijah, Elisha, Moses, Job, Betty, Judy, Edna, and Shirley have become trusted friends that have shared with us the secrets of a life spent with our Lord. We have spent time looking inside their lives and finding their lives are not much different than our own and learning more and more from them.

You have seen my at my best and my worst and you still love me. Wow! You have held me in your prayers and stood behind me so I wouldn't fall and beside me in battle and victory. So the Old Eagle (who is in the sunset of life lolol) is a better Eagle for having spent time in the little Sunday School Jungle with you. I love you my dear friends.
Today I found this scripture
Isaiah 4:2-3
2 In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. 3 Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem.

I believe that day has come to Faith You are a beautiful and glorious branch of the Lord.......God Did It!!