Warning: This blog post has Holy Spirit content and may be explosive. Please read and rejoice in the freedom the Holy Spirit brings.
You may wonder why it is already May and I am only now posting a blog about the month of February. Well, besides the fact that I am a morbid procrastinator, it is hard for me to process and write about a season in life that was so rich, so full. This was a month of feasting in the Lord’s presence, beautiful friendships, and heart breaking goodbyes.
The Lord was teaching me a lot in this month. At the beginning of the month, I felt strongly that I was going into a time of prayer and fasting. Through fasting from food, I felt like I was feasting in the Lord’s presence.
I was praying a lot about the future and where I will be after the race. The day I was praying specifically about becoming a teacher, I had the opportunity to teach the Kindergarten class and felt a new confidence going into it.
Coincidence?!? I think not.
Another day I was praying for the gifts of the Spirit, specifically the gift of tongues. I will be honest, this is something that has always scared me a little. And I am going to be bold in saying- this is not something acceptable in the Mennonite community I grew up in.
But, sometimes the Spirit asks us to take risks, and taking risks is not supposed to be safe!
So I prayed for something that terrified me! And did He ever blow my mind!
That morning, even before praying I had a supernatural ability to learn the local language and the names of the construction crew I was working with. While this may not seem like a big deal to you- this is a huge thing for me. Most of the time I can’t remember what I did yesterday and I don’t even attempt to say a name until I can visualize it.
So…supernatural!?! Yes!
As I prayed for the gift of tongues, the Lord was telling me that I have to persevere in asking for this gift. It wasn’t until two days later that it happened in worship.
And it was weird, and cool all at the same time. I mean how weird is it that my mouth is speaking words I don’t understand!?! And how cool is it that the Spirit can speak through MY mouth!?!
There are so many other moments I could write about. I really didn’t want to write about this, it felt to intimate (or maybe to crazy), but the Lord was asking me to do it.
As I close this blog, I want you to take this at face value. Yes, this may sound like it is based on feelings. But I beg you- DON’T LIMIT THE HOLY SPIRIT.
I am still new at listening to the Holy Spirit and discerning where He is speaking to me and leading me. I am so blessed to have leadership and a team of passionate Holy Spirit followers around me to encourage me and help me to discern the work of the Holy Spirit in my life.
All praise and glory goes to my cool Dad (aka my Heavenly Father)!
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