Spirit Reign: 8 Hour Chapel

So, it's been one crazy week at Bethel.

Last week Wednesday: I definitely did NOT wake up in the morning thinking "this is the day for revival at Bethel" -- wow. Chapel started normal as ever, and ended up going until around 5:30pm (most afternoon classes just didn't happen). Talk about testimonies, confession, prayer, praise, and preached words. God is so gracious, patient and faithful. It's His kindness, freedom, Holy Spirit, that leads us to repentance.

Give this a read. This man's testimony was the unintended "opening" for Bethel's "8 hour long chapel last week. Can you say Freedom? Please join in prayer as this is not just something to take from and let pass by. Abba, may Your Spirit reign. http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100502/News01/5020310/-1/XML

Here's another article from Bethel's website: http://www.bethelcollege.edu/news/?articleID=5484

"For we do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you." ~2 Chronicles 20

In The Realm Of Things

I have been learning so much about myself, life, others, and God lately. Most of it could be described as difficult, confusing, not my favorite, frustrating at times, and sad. Yes, there have even been tears. I've found myself in a place pleading with the LORD to exalt himself in every situation, regardless of where that leaves me. I am so weak, and I am in great need of His strength and endurance.

A wonderful wise woman of the LORD that I look up to a ton shared with me over the weekend something that has helped her tremendously when trying to figure out her place in this world, in relationships, in the realm of things....

Now, O people, the LORD has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right (act justly), to love mercy, 
and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8

Amen.

With My Eye Upon You

This was in today's devotion I read from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young:

TRUST ME ENOUGH to spend ample time with Me, pushing back the demands of the day. Refuse to feel guilty about something that is so pleasing to Me, the King of the universe. Because I am omnipotent, I am able to bend time and events in your favor. You will find that you can accomplish more in less time, after you have given yourself to Me in rich communion. Also, as you align yourself with My perspective, you can sort out what is important and what is not. Don't fall into the trap of being constantly on the go. Many, many things people do in My Name have no value in My kingdom. To avoid doing meaningless works, stay in continual communication with Me. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

Luke 10:41-42; Psalm 32:8