Sit & Soak

I hope you don't mind the "re-blogs", but these from Ambs' pastor are just too good, not to pass on to you!

God's love & mine,
Nonnie
aka Lauren

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Sit and Soak

It's been so good to sit and soak today at the Evolve Conference. Sat in on Steven Furtick's breakout session. So anointed. Love his energy. Love his passion for the kingdom. It's hard to describe, but I need to be around people that make me dream bigger dreams. Steven has that effect on people. It's a unique anointing.Here are a few things that challenged me:"Get used to enjoying the journey because the destination is a mirage." That is so true! It's not about reaching a goal. It's about who we become in the process! I really struggle with being future-oriented. I'm always thinking about what's next. So it was a healthy reminder to enjoy the journey.
Steven talked about a principle in II Kings 4. All the widow had was a little oil. And some of us are discouraged by how little we have. I've been there. I remember when NCC's income was $2000/month. It's so easy to get focused on what we don't have. But all she had was all she needed. As long as there were jars to be filled, the oil kept flowing. There is no shortage. The thing that limits us is not God's capability. It's always our capacity. As long as we keep bringing an empty jar the oil will keep flowing!
Ironically, the thing that really encouraged me in my spirit was Steven sharing about one of the defining moments of his life. I'm in the throes of trying to finish writing my next book, Wild Goose Chase. It is hard. And it is lonely. But I write because one sentence can change the life of someone I'll never meet forever! Steven read Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala when he was sixteen years-old. And page 23 changed his life. One sentence: I despaired that my life might pass me by without seeing God move mightily on my behalf.

Timely encouragement!