But
if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word
is in my heart like a fire,
a fire shut up in my ones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.
Jeremiah. 20:9
Here am I, Send Me
What would it look like if a generation stood up to injustice
and said “no more”? If a group of individuals got a fire in their bones and
under their butts to go out and truly ‘heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse
those who have leprosy, and drive out demons; freely giving because they have
so freely received’? (Matthew 10:8) What
would it look like for a people to stand victoriously and humbly in the sonship
and daughtership they have received from Jesus and His death on the cross; no
longer begging, but confidently asking for big things because they know their
Dad?
Honestly, I don’t know. But I am pretty sure I am quickly becoming a
part of that generation. Not because of me. Not because of anything ‘good’ that
I have done, but because our God is hungry to have His bride with Him. I have found a tribe and people group with
the same heart; a people whose desire is to decrease so that Christ may
increase. A people who won’t relent, because they know that the cross is too
pivotal, the kingdom of God is too near, and they have an inheritance of people
to share with Jesus.
These broken and healed people are popping up everywhere in
our world. More and more the people of my generation are saying “Here am I,
SEND ME!”. And a group of them have gathered in a school called g42 Leadership
Academy. I will explain about this school further, but first I would like to
share some of the vision I believe God has placed on my heart.
I shared my life story the other day with a dear friend.
About halfway through I couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry as I recognized
again everything that God has redeemed in me. I was a timid girl whose only
desire was to be noticed, seen, and loved (if I was lucky)… by anyone. I now
know that I am loved. I know that I am not forgotten. I know that I am seen and
that I impact. I know that Jesus in me has the power to be an atmosphere
shifter, a world changer, and a generation shaper.
What is G42?
Because of this transformation, I have found that God has
given me several dreams and desires. And they are
~ To Awaken the Sleeper ( Ephesians 5:14)
~To Bring Worship Where There has Been None Before
~To Usher In the Presence of the Lord (both now, and in
preparation for when Jesus comes back)
How? You may be asking. Well, God has started this little
baby dream in my heart called a House of Prayer. In this house, I dream that we
will truly meet with the Lord 24 hours a day 7 days a week through singing,
interceding, and even silence (Ecclesiastes 5:2). And then when not in the
House of Prayer my desire is to be with a group of people living in community and
serving the ‘least of these’ wherever God places this house. Now if you know me
very well at all, you know that the idea of leading and starting anything is
quite intimidating; much less starting a place that includes leading others
musically.
So THIS is where g42 comes in. It is an intense six month
school in Mijas, Spain starting April 3rd, 2011 that will provide
the environment to be trained in hearing and following God’s voice more
clearly. This school will give me the time and focus that is needed to form an
actual game plan for this vision. And of
course this is where you come in. I would like to invite you to prayerfully
consider contributing to this next season of life for me. I am currently asking
the Lord to provide a plane ticket to and from Spain, and the $6000 that will
pay for schooling, lodging, and food. I continue to trust that as I ask Him for
bread, He will not give me a stone and He will only give me what is good for me and glorifies Him. If you are
interested in giving follow the instructions posted below. But more than your
gifts I am asking for your prayers as I follow a Savior who dreams bigger than
I ever could.
If you would like, I am also more than available for any
coffee or skype dates 🙂
To donate, simply go to http://www.g42leadershipacademy.org/donate
And give to ‘Annie Rose Taylor’. To give a one-time donation
click on ‘Intern Support’ and specify that it goes to Annie Rose Taylor
