...in a dry...and...weary...land...
Today I got up and walked Jay. I find that the mornings are beautiful here, and Jay is worn out afterward so I can clean up and not worry about what he's getting into that he shouldn't be. Now don't go thinking I'm not an early bird, because I am not. I was up at 9-ish, we were back here by 10-ish. It was nice.
After cleaning up, I went to a small group meeting with a group from IHOP. I met someone via email that a friend at BYKOTA told me about and she is going to help me get connected. I am blessed to have her in my life... The group was good, and I enjoyed it. I will probably go back, although I will miss next Saturday due to camp.
After that, I went to the prayer room. Misty was leading, and while that was REALLY good, it wasn't the part that was the best for me. It's funny, my plan was to do the prayer room from 2-3, come home, eat, play with Jay, and go back for service tonight. It's funny how my plans aren't always God's plans.
After Misty, Jon Thurlow came out. Jon is also becoming a favorite worship leader of mine. I guess you could say I like all the leaders at IHOP. Anyway, God led Jon in a chorus that we did last night that I don't remember doing before last night. And, in that, I encountered God. Again. I smiled and entered in...it was INCREDIBLE. Finally, I am getting where I was longing to go. I stayed through some of Jon's set, but when the Lord lifted and told me to go, I did.
It was 5-ish then. I knew I wasn't going back for service. I had already met God, and He had already spoken to me. I was going to spend the evening with Jay!
I pulled up in the driveway, when my next-door neighbor was coming out of her house. She asked me a question and 2.5 hours later, I came in to rescue Jay. It was a nice visit. And, I knew that was why I encountered God this afternoon, and not tonight. God does amazing stuff when we don't even know what He's up to...that brings me incredible joy and comfort. God is in control...no doubt about that!
So, I sit here tonight, watching NCIS re-runs that are new to me, and I am in awe of God. I have been hungry for an encounter, and I've had 2 in the past two days. I pray it continues...
As we sang today...
My soul, longs for, you lord, in a, dry and weary land...
Life.
Is.
Good.
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They've been doing that Jon Thurlow chorus for a while now, I've been here for the EVANGELISM INTENSIVE since may 25th and i remember hearing someone do it at night one of the first weeks I was here, and Matt Gilman did it in the Bridegroom Watch one friday night as well... it's so so so good. so good. someone needs to record it.
-Sierra
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