10/25/2023
You know how when you really love something/someone, you just want to tell everyone with the biggest grin from ear to ear??? β€οΈ ... Well, this part of my journey is just that so I had to share. It's a long one, but I like to think it's worth it so hope to see you at the end of this post...
I go to this woman's ministry at my churchβͺ with 200+ other women called Renew and we learn how others have renewed their mind, soul, and body as women of Christ. We encourage each other, build each other up, and form a community that is a positive influence on older teens and all types of women. I have spoken here in the past and what an honor that was. This season, I have the privilege of stepping outside of my comfort zone and painting LIVE each week thanks to Denise Tonkin!! ππ¬π₯°
I don't have enough confidence for this kind of skill but God must have me in that position for a reason. π€·πΌββοΈ Last night, after stepping out and painting a lioness for the first time, he confirmed and renewed my faith once again! ππ I felt the need to be alone and pray for when I paint since I was so nervous π€ and the only words I was able to pray were, "I am Yours and You are in me. Let us be united." over and over. I wasn't able to find other words during prayer, which was so strange since I had never prayed that before, but later it made sense. While the worship leader was singing and I was painting, I froze as he sang "Me in You, and You in me" from a song I wasn't familiar with called Communion. π€―π² After those ironic words caught my attention, I knew the next few words were just for me... "I don't have to prove a thing, You've already approved of me. This is where I'm meant to be. Me in You, and You in me." After unfreezing myself, I finished painting with the biggest smile on my face. π God is speaking volumes π behind this message specifically in my life as well as for the purpose of the lioness π¦ painting but this post is long already... Haha I even had at least 5 people ask if they could buy it! So, I'll be replicating it I'm sure! Go ahead, tell me God doesn't provide monetarily when we follow him with his plans, and I'll have an even longer story for you! π
So, I'll leave you with the confidence of this moment that has been proven time and time again to me: God is SO cool π and he has everything planned out for you. He is with you the whole time π€ and simply asks that you step out in faith in a small way π€ͺ and watch for Him to work π€―. Get to know Him π« and what he says your identity is because he sees you in your pain π’and wants to speak to you π’ through it.