Dance in the rain

Our land is experiencing an unusual amount of rain this year. People are grumpy; lawns look unruly and farmers grow more nervous and negative with each new cloudy day. In the middle of a prayer meeting last night I sensed that the rains would continue because there are things in our lives still "unclean" that must be exposed and washed away.

This morning I asked the Lord what He wanted to share, and this was His reply:

Know that I Am here. The enemy would have you question My presence - do not listen to any voice but Mine.

Last night you prayed to be washed clean - so I tell you - I will strengthen you to endure the rains that cleanse.

And the rains will leave refreshment as they depart. And the rains will feed new life. And the rains will satisfy the ever increasing need and desire for purity.

Here I had a brief vision of Jesus smiling, laughing and turning in circles with His arms extended in the middle of a downpour.

Do not doubt that I Am in the rain. Just as you have had season when I have asked you to embrace the fire - so now must you run into not away from this new rain.

Some things will wash clean with a soft and gentle mist. Others are more stubborn, hard places, stains, dust hidden in cracks, for these there is the pressure washer - but I will yet see you whole and shining for My glory.

Some will stand. Some will kneel. Some will dance and some will play - but run into My rain.

And watch My deliverence. Keep your eyes fixed on Me and watch for freedom.

A basket of blessings

A basket of flowers, fruit and snacks was in our room when returned from the Bulrushes on our second day. I was still sick from a chest cold, jet lag and no sleep and was overwhelmed and filled with various emotions including guilt. We came to serve, and yet we were being blessed by Watoto. They were so quick to show appreciation for our time, money and service. We could learn from them! The days that the basket sat in our room it was a visual reminder to me of the traits God is trying to develop in each of us.

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23