At the beginning of April, our entire squad came together for several days. We usually get together at the end of every month, but this month was special. This time, Sage and I announced the new squad leaders. It was a fun, beautiful and emotional weekend. It is what we came to do. We came to raise up, to pour out and to give away everything we have….
So we chose three leaders to take our place. We were never intended to lead this squad for 11 months. The three that we chose are the ones that will take this squad to places that we never could. We invited the three to step into this new position. After hearing from the Lord, they each accepted. Then, several days of beauty followed. We worshipped with them, we imparted our lives to them and we gave them what we have been given. Before the squad, we transferred the mantle of authority that we have carried for the past 3 months to the new squad leaders. We prayed over them and anointed them with oil. I wish I had pictures to share. It was breathtaking. It was exactly what we were meant to do and it was perfect. It’s a beautiful thing to impart an inheritance; to give away what you have been given; to release those that follow you into a higher and greater place than you will ever go.
Some photos of them serving communion to the squad…
jake. favored son of promise.
chels. deep, deep well of treasure.
court. pillar of wisdom and truth.
the squad praying over their new leaders.
us and them… :):)
They are a most striking trio. Each so unique, and each carrying something specific that the squad needs. They complement each other really well. It is beautiful to see what God is doing in them. This month will be spent training them as they take over leadership of the squad. And, of course, loving on my 41 favorite people before returning to the States. But first, some fun…
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yes, we saw Rio…..in 3D.
