Last weekend (June 5-7) I took a trip to Wisconsin with one of my good friends Sharon. The weekend was amazing. It was good to get away for a weekend and I know we both came back refreshed. It was amazing to see how in a few days we were able to come back with peace, ready to face the battles ahead!
I am amazing to see how quickly the vision fro 24/7 prayer is moving. My friend Tabithah, who did Fire In The Night with Sharon and I, started the Prayer House of Wisconsin (PHOW) immediately when she returned from the 6 month internship at IHOP. Right now they are only open certain hours during the week and they have a Moving 24 Forward once every month when keep the prayer room open for 24 hours! To see someone so young heading up a prayer movement in her home town in inspiring. Please pray for that prayer room. They need singers, musicians, prayer warriors, income, etc.
PHOW has been open for about 6 months. Tabithah asked Sharon and I to go to Viroqua, WI to visit the prayer room. We pretty much spend all day Saturday in the prayer room off and on. The presence of God was so sweet. It reminded me of Psalm 23, the Lord is our shepherd and he leads us by still waters to restore our soul. And in Matthew 11 when Jesus says his yoke is easy and his burden in light. I kept feeling the Holy Spirit tell me how he loves the simple devotion of his children. It is so easy to get caught up in philosophy and introspection that we forget the heart of the matter, we are to simply love God. It reminded me of how easy it should be to love God.
And to finish of the week we were able to prayer and prophesy over each other. I stand back in awe of the women who God has placed in my life. When Sharon prophesies the atmosphere in the room truly changes. It’s as if for a moment you are allowed to see into the heart of God. Her devotion to God has been inspiring and it has challenged me to give everything to God, even when it’s difficult. And Tabithah’s integrity is outstanding. As I read about Tabithah in Acts 9:36 being full of good works and charitable deeds, I look at my friend and know she fills that role well. I have seen someone so willing to serve and to give of herself. The truth is, God’s love continually pours out, even to the point of death, and I see Tabithah continually pouring out. Lord, thank you so much my wonderful friends!
I do have to say this weekend was a success. We were able to encourage Tabithah and we both came back refreshed!!! Thank you Jesus!
