Greetings!

“And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.” -- Luke 24:53 (NIV)

This past weekend, the women of Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Women’s Ministry had a shut-in. For those of you who may have never been to a shut-in, it is when you spend the night shut-in or locked in the church just praying, praising, and worshipping the Lord. It was awesome!

The evening started out with every woman reading or reciting her favorite scripture. Then we lifted up the name of God in song. Praise and worship is one of my favorite things. Don’t get me wrong, I love the word, but it’s something about letting yourself go during praise and worship that releases something in your spirit that allows your soul to breathe.

There were four of us that spoke on various topics. The awesome thing is that because we were all in fasting and prayer all week, God spoke, and we all were on one accord. I love when that happens. You could feel God’s presence in that place, and I know that sanctuary won’t be the same this week. Praise God!

I left there knowing that God was going to move in my life in a new way. He has been speaking things into my spirit lately, and I haven’t really taken time to listen. This experience just reminded me how much I needed to get away with Him more, and let Him minister to my spirit. I know there are specific things He has set in place for my life, and I have to be able to hear Him clearly.

So, my goal this week is to put things in my life back in the correct order. I know that if I am going to be able to live a well-balanced life, I will have to spend time with God, and when I put Him first, He will put everything else in order.

Until next time…

Be blessed!