And then we prayed
And then we prayed. A group of 9 ladies, ranging in age from 21-80, ranging in experience from weekly volunteer, ministry lead, church staff, and pastor’s wife, ranging in their season from contentment to needing a change, ranging vastly in their church history, church experience, wounding and healing. We gathered together and asked God to speak… words of wisdom for moving forward, name inspiration, mission/vision clarification, financial provision and above all for a clear yes or no on pursuing the foundation of a new ministry.
The words that God spoke in that prayer meeting were so affirming… over and over as each woman shared the scriptures and pictures she received we heard a clear message… Go. We got some direction to feel and name and heart and character. Who we wanted to be and who we didn’t want to be. The most memorable moment, as we were gathered sipping on some wine, snacking on some food and discussing what God had spoken, was when one of our young ladies shared the scripture she felt God had spoken… Eccl. 9:7 “Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.” A heartfelt joy pierced us… we were on track.
Finances began to be discussed, finding financial supporters so that services and support can be made available at minimal cost or even free. And God showed up, first in the committed giving of the initial circle and then in larger commitments as the vision and mission was shared with others around us. We are still building this, but in April 2019, God had confirmed and made a way for a new ministry to be born.
We had one more milestone to reach… finding a name.