I'm not one to say that I've ever heard God's audible voice, but over the last 7 months I have distinctively felt impressed 3 times that God was saying something to me.
It first happened in May while I was praying through if I was really prepared and equipped to start a church. I was on a retreat to Yosemite National Park and I was reading some scripture and staring at the incredible mountains, when suddenly I felt God say "I am big enough." I took a deep breath and looked around at His incredible scenery and just started worshiping Him.
The next time was in July. I was working out in the yard and hauling off some stuff to the dump. While I was working I started thinking about why we were choosing Tennessee, was it just my desire to be back near home. I started wondering if the whole idea of church planting was just me and not God. Suddenly I felt God say "Don't doubt Me." The power of this feeling was so loud and I started to cry. (I'm glad no body else was out there.)
Finally, last week I was praying about our finances or lack there of. I was questioning why God wasn't supplying more funding. Suddenly I felt God say "Watch Me." In other words we have taken a huge step of faith and I need to keep my eyes on Him instead of staring at all the potential problems.
Now when anything happens I review these 3 statements: God is big enough. Don't doubt Him. Watch Him Work.
It keeps me going!
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Hey Blake, I am so proud of you and your family. I know Rebecca and the girls are very proud of you too. I only wish that we could be closer to you so we could be apart of the church too and share in your dreams. We miss you guys and I hope the girls and you all have a good christmas. Hope to see you soon. Erin
Good blog, yo. You should post a subscription or follow block, so people can subscribe to it.
You were busy yesterday!
Blake,
Good blog. This is Paul from Twin Falls, Idaho. I have you and the Crossbridge Community Church on my regular prayer list now. Thanks for the invitation and I look forward to seeing and hearing what God is doing in Smyrna, TN.
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