Story + Prayer Night
Hello everyone! I must tell you about the awesome people in my life. Last Friday night, I hosted a Story+Prayer night and through this night I was overwhelmed with how much God has blessed me. Not only have people been getting excited with me, encouraging me, and supporting me as I prepare for the World Race, but God has placed in my life so many people who point me to the gospel.
My hope was to share my story about what led me to the World Race and then join in prayer to encourage and grow closer to Jesus as a group. But more than that, Jesus wrapped me in His love through the people who came, prayed, hugged and spoke truth to me. I love my people! I thank God for all who came and all who have been critical to this journey I am on. You are so so dear.
Along with the prayer night, I have been sending out letters (and still am) – some to people whom I may not have contacted in a while and others who I see almost every Sunday. But as I write and talk to all of you, I realize how blessed I have been to grow up in the Church. I am so incredibly grateful of my childhood and growing years surrounded by Godly men and women.
I must admit that I used to be jealous of people who had life altering testimonies or at least think ‘wow! I wish I had a powerful testimony like that!’ I would be (sometimes still am) confused if someone asked what was I like before I accepted Jesus into my life.
But I am starting to understand, how incredible and supernatural my story is. I am overwhelmed with how awesome our God is, who before I was born decided to place me in my family and in my church family. How mighty is our God, who orchestrated events that led to my Grandma and Grandpa attending a little white church on 9th and Main in Ottawa. How intentional is our God, who placed a calling on my Pastor all the way from Guyana more than 30 years ago. Before I was even thought of, these events shaped who I am today.
There are so many stories, so many small instances that impact my childhood, my faith and my testimony. Numerous things that were beyond my control but God knew exactly what I needed. He knew just the right people to place in my life for different seasons. I am so very thankful.
Because of this, I want to cultivate a spirit of thankfulness. I have so much to be thankful for – yes, I am currently working on fundraising – but in this process I pray I will focus on thankfulness in my generous God and in the relationships that He has given me. Instead of looking at my fears and my lack, I want to look at the One who gives with full measure. Fundraising is not my favorite thing and it can be overwhelming when I look at the numbers. But, my faith is not rooted in me, my calculations or even my people. My faith is built and strengthened by the Creator and Author. During prayer night, God spoke to me and reminded me that He will strengthen me with ALL power, according to His GLORIOUS might. (Colossians 1:11) I’m so thankful that He never leaves us and He gives everything we need to do the work that He calls us. He knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Thank you, Jesus!
Thank you again to all those who joined me last Friday and prayed over me. Thank you to all who are praying for me constantly.
God is good, all the time! And, all the time, God is good!
PS. You can check out what I shared during Story+Prayer night below.
