an update and a half...

It's now July 12, it has been about a month since my last blog. A ton of updates have accrued, and I just don't know where to start.

We'll start with the biggest change... my last night at 365 was June 14, and quite frankly it was not an easy exit. =( 365 was one of the best things ever. Working with the students and staff was something that I will hold onto until I die. I learned a massive amount while I was there and all of the glory is due to God and the vessels he flowed through. All of those who were in leadership are among God's people. I still miss being there Monday nights & meeting with G.W.P. It was weird going home after work today. I drove by and noticed all the cars at church. 365 you will be missed!

Now you may be asking, "If it was so hard for her there must have been a pretty intense reason why she left!" And that is a great question! I knew my season was ending at 365 & Pathway, but it was confirmed one Sunday at Radiant Life where I knew that I needed to put my complete focus on God. I knew that there was a new season beginning and that if I didn't devote my complete attention to my Lord I would regret it for the rest of my life. I continuously reminded myself that I didn't want to stand in front of Jesus and have to tell him that when I was given an opportunity to be more intimate with him I turned it down. No way, no how!

Recently though, this week I had quite the awakening! I was completely certain that this time was solely focused on growing in intimacy with God, but my God is good that he made even better than that. He showed me that these next few weeks was a time for rest & relaxation. Considering that I am about to embark on a completely different lifestyle he knew that I would need to take a little break. I hate thinking about ministry opportunities as a drainer in my life, but we need to be refilling on a regular basis. Sometimes God really wants to pour out a fresh anointing, vision, what have you before you embark on a new thing.

I am now going to church with my family, and let me tell you I will never take it for granted again! It means so much to me to go to church with family and to worship with my mom & dad. It has been since eighth grade since I've had that grand opportunity. Seeing what God has done in my parents' lives amazes me. Never underestimate God's power!

Well that's all for now! =)
P.S.: I leave in 45 days for Minneapolis!!