For God, who said, "Let there be light in the darkness," has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. - 2 Corinthians 4:6-7

Monday, July 2, 2012

In the Heart of the Father


Over the past 4 weeks I have become so overwhelmed and overcome by the love, supremacy, and power of God. I feel so blessed to be in this place of abiding in Him and resting in His goodness. Every day when I wake up I realize just how blessed I am to be His daughter. His love for us is unfathomable. His power is infinite. He alone is worthy to be praised.
Three days ago while in the bush, I was able to pray for a man who wasn’t able to see and he received his sight through the healing power of Jesus. He had been sent by his wife to come to us because she believed he would receive his sight when the Christians prayed for him. The faith here is incredible and healings are just the ordinary. Almost everyone I’ve prayed for to be healed whether it be broken noses, hurt backs, stomach problems, or headaches has been healed. The supernatural is the ordinary here. Daily we see Muslims coming to Jesus and witchcraft being broken off of families.
But what I’ve been learning most and valuing above all my experiences is the love of the Father. The miracles are just an expression of his love for us. They mean nothing if they can’t demonstrate the character of His heart. I highly value and have been blessed by all the amazing speakers I’ve heard, but they are only small drops in an ocean of who He is.  It’s him I want. My favorite times here have been hiding underneath the shadow of His wings. In my quiet times with Him, He has taught me who I am and what it means to be in love.  It’s His love that sustains us. It’s never knowledge. You can know all you want to know about God but until you know Him you’ve missed the point. I’ve learned  it’s not where you go that will determine the amount you will discover God, but the amount of desire you have to discover Him. If you desire to know Him He will find you and meet you wherever you are. You don’t have to be in Africa or listening to amazing teachers to experience Him.  You only have to be seeking Him. He is a faithful God and yearns to bless you. If you turn your face towards Him He is more than ready to meet you and bless you in this moment. Thanks everyone for the prayers of protection and love you are sending my way. I really feel overwhelmed with gratitude for my community at home. Love you all!

How precious is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. –Psalm 36:7-9

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