I met a friend Saturday evening at Summerfest for Jesus at an outdoors church service. It was lovely even though the day was quite hot outside and inside too. We did social distancing and sat and enjoyed church worship. preaching and then a worship concert with Kristy Nockles and Chris McClarney. My friend even felt led to walk a bit away to receive prayer and she did. I sat and continued to worship, yes I did.
This church has it so right. Worship outside under the stars and gentle breezes also. I brought my little shaker percussion instruments and used them too. They do not even take up an offering at these church services. This past week they even added a screen for viewing to the hillside were I tend to sit. A mom and Nana & grandson sat in front of us more than the "politically correct" distance we are to keep from others. He would peek out at me and my friend and we would wave, smile and I even played peek and boo too. Such wonderful smiles came from this little toddler boy back to me that it so warmed my heart. Did you know that children can see and sense the love of Jesus? Yes they can and you do not even have to speak words it is shining through you to them and that is what they see, they do not see me per say. Oh did I tell you we had no masks on becasue we were at a distance between each other.
God will have His way in all of this junk they are creating and fabricating to scare the people. Do not fall for these blatant lies of the enemy. His(satan that is) time is near, and short and he knows what his final demise is for all eternity. Christians rise up and take your authority, this is no time to run around in fear but run with the wind of Holy Spirit and the God given authority He gave to you. Do not back down but advance in the kingdom of God.
I spent the day on Saturday packing and organizing again. I like organization and smooth moves I do. I worked hard and I like to turn up the air conditioning and keep the patio doors open while I am at home. Usually it is comfortable during the day with the ceiling fan on and I turn the air conditioning up to anywhere between 82-88 degrees. It was hot on Saturday and I did sweat while working. I still had to color my hair and take a bubble bath to be ready for church at around 6PM. God was faithful and all was accomplished I tend to cut it to the wire at times and I sure could have used extra time soaking in the tub but I had to get ready for church, oh for Jesus that is. Did you know He is my consultant when I get ready to go somewhere? Holy Spirit shows me exactly what to wear, including makeup colors; my entire outfit; jewelry and even how to style my hair at times. He is with me and walks with me in all aspects of my life. He even shows me which bubble bath scents to use and what coordinating creams to also use. He likes scents and He is creative also. Example: I used lavender mint and eucalyptus for soaking and then I blended together 2 different lotions/body creams as the layering of the scents.
I picked up my mail on the way there and there were 2 beautiful birthday cards for me in the mail. One from my mother, the other my son. They know me and they were both cards with Christian scripture and sentiments. This touched my heart, in the card my mom sent me. She placed my name not only as the greeting but also before the other section of the card that stated "God not only loves you very much but also has put His hand on you for something special. 1 Thessalonians 1:4 (The Message.)" I turn 62 yeas old on 8/18. Do you think I qualify for any perks with turning 62? If I do I will somehow stumble upon them on my journey.
Last year on my birthday that was when I received the text message asking if I wanted either picture/portrait of our father. Do you know that all pictures and decorations of any sort are removed from my walls and packed away except the portrait of my father, that remains on the wall as a reminder of God's faithful love to me to even get me that portrait. Lets see what He has in store for me Tuesday, on my birthday. You do know my mother shares that she went into false labor 5 times before I was born. The number of grace and I think my middle name means grace as the definition behind the name. I will go into the office for a portion of the day on my birthday. I have stuff locked up at my desk for the snack drawer and I have 2 packages of Luigi's Italian Ice in my freezer to bring in to my co-workers. Who would not like a refreshing, frozen treat on a hot August day. Thank God we have a freezer so it will not melt when I bring them in. See, I can do this now because it is not a really far drive to work. When I move the commute will be about 70 minutes.
I got up yesterday and Holy Spirit says go to the church in Peytonsville and walk first .I did just that. I had a friend at that church I wanted to share the good news I was moving and the testimony that goes with the news about the song I heard being sung to me one day when I woke from a dream, "Take the Last Train to Clarksville." After church I went into Franklin to shop. I went to Pier 1 Imports and found a few scatter type rugs for the bathrooms. I then went to Bargain Hunt and Holy Spirit had me drive the same route home I took last Sunday. As I am driving I am being reminded that 1 week ago I was driving the same road and saying to myself, they have a home, they have a home and a place to live and I do not know where I will be living? I am now driving the same road thanking God for the doors He opened just for me this past week. He hears prayers but He also answers them too. Hang in there He is always on times and faithful. I told you my journey is like walking on the edge of a cliff but in my instance He always keeps me safe and secure in Him and it is a wonderful way to live our life. Always on the cutting edge with expectancy in your heart and open to follow the winds of Holy Spirit. I love it, I love it, I love it.
In Peytonsville I sat on the last row and I know I cannot play the rains stick here anymore so I still sang and Holy Spirit uses my hand gestures as if they are an instrument during worship. I do not need an instrument making sound for me to make sound in worship in the heavenly realm. He hears my worship and I am fine with that. I found it interesting though that the older gentleman that used to be on the platform that played the percussion instruments and the rain stick he also had was no longer there? His instruments were not on the platform and I did not see him or his wife, what's up with that? I spoke with the Pastors wife and assistant pastor and inquired of them if they knew of a church in Clarksville and they did not. I did gently mention it had to be a church that would allow me to play the rain sticks. They said I will find a church and I agreed that God always does for me. I also felt Holy Spirit nudge to seek out why no one sees the vision in this area to rent the Renaissance Festival land and Bonnaroo land and have an outdoor Harvest Worship Festival. Take back the land the enemy used and now redeem it with worship. One responded it was government regulations and I then shared about the Summerfest for Jesus I have been attending that is held outdoors. I even said their church had 11 acres they could have one right there. I tend to get Holy Ghost boldness at times and I even said you have worship connections (meaning there are so many worshipers and groups in the area of Nashville) don't you and they responded yes. Maybe I am just there to plant seeds of thought and it is up to them to run with the seeds if they so do choose to do that. I did say I would come back from Clarksville to attend if they had a Harvest worship festival or if Bonnie Jones was coming to the church to preach.
Lesson learned today, do not fear the enemy but sing, sing and sing loudly to let the rafters of heaven shake and send forth the wind of Holy Spirit in power and in might. With signs and wonders to follow. Amen and Amen to that.