At training camp we were given many opportunities to ask the Lord what He wanted to say to us, and what He wanted to say to others. While this is something I am still working at and learning to do, I had some beautiful experiences that I am excited to share… here’s the first one!
One day we had a session about the Holy Spirit and at the end, we were asked to quiet ourselves and just ask “God who is on your heart?”. I sat for awhile not sure what exactly sure what to do until a girl from another squad caught my attention. The Lord told me to give away what I was I given but I had no idea what that meant. I decided at some point I was just going to have to go for it so I started walking over to her and instantly knew what to say. I told her she was loved, seen, known, and that her story mattered and it was worth sharing. After I talked to her I knew I had done what the Lord had asked of me but assumed that would be the end of it.
But Jesus always goes one step further and blows me away! That night before worship, the girl I talked to asked to share something on stage. She said, “Today I was praying and wanted the Lord to put someone on my heart but I wasn’t hearing anything and it was discouraging. Then some girl in a shirt that says ‘Let Jesus Fix It” came over to me and told me I was seen and I needed to share my story. To whoever that was, thank you for letting God use you as his vessel to touch me”. WOW!! I ran up to her and gave her a hug and thanked her for sharing and it was so reassuring to both of us that Jesus heard our prayers.
Anyone that knows me knows that I think public speaking and talking to strangers is SO scary! While I am not “over my fear” I am so confident that what the Lord speaks to me, needs to be shared. I will be uncomfortable over and over again as long as it means I’m bringing glory to my perfect heavenly father. I will do whatever He asks – When He says go, I’ll go. When He says trust, I’ll trust. When He says wait, I’ll wait. When He says speak, I’ll speak. Thank you Jesus for all you’re doing, you’re so so good.
Abby 🙂
