Just as promised.....

Had my first evening working as a Ministry Captain at the Awakening meetings. We are designated safe people to pray with and seek ministry from. In a church of intercessors, everyone prays for everyone, but the leaders are very serious, and diligent about making sure everyone is safe, and receiving God honoring help, so we not only minster, but watch over other's and look for unusual or questionable behaviors. In any move of God, you will see extreme's as people learn and grow in it, and it's stewarded by the leaders. I am so impressed with the level of integrity and accountability here, without shutting down the Holy Spirit and everyone else along with it, taking their baby steps to move with Him. I thought I would be nervous, but was ok. I ended up having only 3 people in the course of 3 hours! (there are hundreds in the room!) Each one needed extended ministry and support. I thought at first, Lord...why are you chucking me in at the deep end...couldn't you give me somebody with a headache or something??? But it was all good, and built up my faith, as I received encouragement from one of the veteran's on base. She had known the women I was ministering to, and some of her history and said I was "spot on" (she's British). So my confidence in God showing up, as promised, was increased, and more fear drained away. It's really a trust issue, as we can do nothing on our own, just as Jesus told us. It's knowing your Father, and seeking Him constantly as you love on one of His people. And He's delighted to show up and love on them through you. What a good, good Father we have!