Well Servolution was bigger and better than ever!! God really did one of those over and above blessing things that day. There were over 1400 people wearing red SERVE shirts in the Highland campus sanctuary and we spread out over the city of Baton Rouge doing 41 different outreaches! That not all!!! God moved in Swaziland and Moze on the same day...HPC Servolution Worldwide!!
It was such an awesome thought...my friends across the globe in Africa are serving it up Jesus style wearing the same red shirts, and carrying the same Jesus loving hearts around in their chests. WOW.
I had the amazing opportunity to lead an outreach at an assisted living facility here in town. I was with the greatest bunch of people...young and old alike. It was so cool watching them walk into the building not knowing what to expect. We were armed with a deck of cards, a few board games and a bag full of nail polish...but no matter the method of delivery...we were spreading the love of Christ. I saw about 30 timid outreachers go boldly into the unknown world of assisted living and I saw God show up.
After a few hours no one wanted to leave. We played games, manicured all the ladies, the kids had a Wii bowling tournament with some of the older men...it was incredible. There was conversation and laughter...smiles every where. Transformation right before my eyes.
Thank you God for giving me the opportunity to wittness what you can do with a willing spirit. You don't have to be brave, you don't have to be smart or young or cool, you don't even have to know what you are doing...you just need to be willing.
Servolution 2008...unforgettable!
Aug 24, 2008
Every Day Divine Appointments
We don't always have our spiritual eyes open. We go through our daily routines and pass up hurting people all of the time. I have been challenged, lately, to try and live with my eyes wide open.
I went to visit my grandparents and Aunt Peggy a few weeks ago in Ruston, LA. While I was there my granddaddy blessed me with a tank of gas to help me get home. When we drove into the gas station I had a feeling someone was going to ask me for some money. I made a mental note of the money I had in my wallet and sure enough, I was approached by a woman when I got out of my car.
She was an older woman, she said her name was Betty. She asked for a few dollars to put gas in her car to get her to the doctors office. I can't know if her story was true. But I gave her $5 and she started to cry. She said she was very sick and asked if I would pray for her. I don't think she thought I would pray for her right there, but I didn't want to let this moment pass.
I asked her if i could pray with her and she agreed but said not to get too close cause she was really sick. I put my hand on her shoulder right there between the gas pumps and began to lift her up to the Father. I don't remember what I prayed, but as I ended the prayer she began to pray for me, my grandfather and my whole family. We were both crying when she finished. She looked me straight in the eye and said, "I'll never forget you."
She turned around and realized that she pulled her car in on the wrong side of the pump. She got back in her car and drove away with tears streaming down her face. I don't think I will ever forget Mrs. Betty either.
I don't know if she told the truth about the money, but I don't think it really mattered. What mattered is that God showed up between the gas pumps that day. He opened my eyes to that hurting woman and used me to help heal part of her heart. I don't know where she is or what she is doing now, but I do know that I am a different person after meeting her.
I am imperfect. I am flawed. I am apathetic at times, but for some reason God still wants to use me. I am honored and humbled all at the same time. Most of all I am challenged to live my life with my eyes opened...Looking for those hurt people. Listening to the Holy Spirit and sacrificing that selfish part of me that says "you don't have enough to give."
We have every day divine appointments. How many are we missing?
I went to visit my grandparents and Aunt Peggy a few weeks ago in Ruston, LA. While I was there my granddaddy blessed me with a tank of gas to help me get home. When we drove into the gas station I had a feeling someone was going to ask me for some money. I made a mental note of the money I had in my wallet and sure enough, I was approached by a woman when I got out of my car.
She was an older woman, she said her name was Betty. She asked for a few dollars to put gas in her car to get her to the doctors office. I can't know if her story was true. But I gave her $5 and she started to cry. She said she was very sick and asked if I would pray for her. I don't think she thought I would pray for her right there, but I didn't want to let this moment pass.
I asked her if i could pray with her and she agreed but said not to get too close cause she was really sick. I put my hand on her shoulder right there between the gas pumps and began to lift her up to the Father. I don't remember what I prayed, but as I ended the prayer she began to pray for me, my grandfather and my whole family. We were both crying when she finished. She looked me straight in the eye and said, "I'll never forget you."
She turned around and realized that she pulled her car in on the wrong side of the pump. She got back in her car and drove away with tears streaming down her face. I don't think I will ever forget Mrs. Betty either.
I don't know if she told the truth about the money, but I don't think it really mattered. What mattered is that God showed up between the gas pumps that day. He opened my eyes to that hurting woman and used me to help heal part of her heart. I don't know where she is or what she is doing now, but I do know that I am a different person after meeting her.
I am imperfect. I am flawed. I am apathetic at times, but for some reason God still wants to use me. I am honored and humbled all at the same time. Most of all I am challenged to live my life with my eyes opened...Looking for those hurt people. Listening to the Holy Spirit and sacrificing that selfish part of me that says "you don't have enough to give."
We have every day divine appointments. How many are we missing?
Aug 12, 2008
Surefooted
I have taken a new approach to my quiet times. Some how they had ended up being about me...go figure. You know, my encouragement, my calling, my life...me, myself and I. So I made the decision to go spend time with God to learn about Him. No ulterior motives. Not seeking blessings, encouragement, or confirmation. I just want to be in His presence and learn more about His character.
This is not as easy as it sounds. That very same morning I read this:
Habakkuk 3:17-18
Whew...try not applying that one to yourself! I was like "Oh no...will there be famine in my life, will I be starved spiritually, will I, will I, will I." Then I remembered my decision...this time is not about me. So I asked God, "what does this tell me about you?"
Habakkuk was a prophet of God, that means he was God's voice to the people. So if anyone was close to God at that time it had to be Habakkuk. Even though this verse paints a pretty bleak picture of what Habakkuk is suffering, or willing to suffer, it also shows how dedicated he is to serving God. He says "I will rejoice in the Lord."
God tests those who are close to Him to make them stronger. And what I learned about God, that day, is that He expects us to weather the circumstances by rejoicing in Him.
The cool thing about God is that He will never let you walk away empty handed...He gave me a little nugget for myself...what ever is going on in my life, even if it means I have absolutely no security for my future, He expects me to rejoice in Him, to praise Him, and to continue to serve Him. The last verse, Habakkuk 3:19 says, "The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to climb the heights."
So find your strength in God, friends. Rejoice in Him no matter what you see, or don't see, ahead and He will make you as surefooted as a deer!
For these kids everyday is a step of faith.
I think they understand Habakkuk very well,
and thanks to Children's Cup they are
learning to rejoice in the Lord!
This is not as easy as it sounds. That very same morning I read this:
Habakkuk 3:17-18
"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior."
Whew...try not applying that one to yourself! I was like "Oh no...will there be famine in my life, will I be starved spiritually, will I, will I, will I." Then I remembered my decision...this time is not about me. So I asked God, "what does this tell me about you?"
Habakkuk was a prophet of God, that means he was God's voice to the people. So if anyone was close to God at that time it had to be Habakkuk. Even though this verse paints a pretty bleak picture of what Habakkuk is suffering, or willing to suffer, it also shows how dedicated he is to serving God. He says "I will rejoice in the Lord."
God tests those who are close to Him to make them stronger. And what I learned about God, that day, is that He expects us to weather the circumstances by rejoicing in Him.
The cool thing about God is that He will never let you walk away empty handed...He gave me a little nugget for myself...what ever is going on in my life, even if it means I have absolutely no security for my future, He expects me to rejoice in Him, to praise Him, and to continue to serve Him. The last verse, Habakkuk 3:19 says, "The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to climb the heights."
So find your strength in God, friends. Rejoice in Him no matter what you see, or don't see, ahead and He will make you as surefooted as a deer!
For these kids everyday is a step of faith.I think they understand Habakkuk very well,
and thanks to Children's Cup they are
learning to rejoice in the Lord!
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