So, back in Nepal, Jesus called me a whore. Harsh you say? Maybe. But no less true. It all started in India. I read this quote from Bill Johnson, “If you engage with the Holy Spirit because you want to merely be effective in ministry, then you’re developing professional intimacy…and what do we call people who are intimate as a profession?” Dang. That’s a good one, I shared it with people but didn’t think it applied directly to me. Oh, how wrong I was. God has blessed me with the privilege of being a Squeader, which means I have 40 other people that I am praying for constantly and seeking God’s voice and direction for, they are my ministry and so I spend time with the Holy Spirit so I can effectively serve U-Squad. Well, in Nepal God taught me the importance of going to him as a daughter first. I have to spend time with my Dad, just allowing him to fill me with his love and refresh me with his Spirit before I can go to him about anything or anyone else. I was becoming “professionally intimate” with Him and never just entering into His presence without an “agenda”. I spent four days down by the river, sitting in His presence, no Bible, no journal, no ipod. Just me and my Dad, it’s intimidating I’m not gonna lie. But without distraction it allowed Him to just pour out so much love and revelation, I’ll never be the same.
“And because we are his children, god has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child.” Galatians 4:6-7a
“For the Lord your God is living among you, He is a might savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17
