Friday, October 26, 2007

Onething Winnipeg

Well, in case you haven't seen any of my blogs recently or any of the signage for onething on my blog, onething began tonight, ending tomorrow. I'll say come and leave it at that.

For me, tonight was extremely impacting. I have no clue how it was for others except for the few people that I asked that said it was great. Whether they were being truthful or if they were humoring me because I had a SHOP t-shirt on, it doesn't matter. I truly hope that they grasped what was sung, spoken and prophesied.

The reason for my impacting night was the sobriety that I felt in my spirit. Not just sobriety but burning desire. I've always asked God to let me encounter His heart and His emotions towards us and what's on His mind for the city of Winnipeg. Tonight I caught a small glimpse of it.

For just a few moments I was out of my own skin and my heart was aching for this city. I could feel the heaviness of it and it made me immediately begin to intercede. On top of that, I felt genuine love for everyone in the room and I was jealous for their hearts to be wholly devoted to God; for them to truly know real intimacy with Him.

God is jealous for all people to draw near to Him of course, but as someone who has a soft spot for Winnipeg, I have a renewed passion and renewed urgency in my spirit to pray for all in the city. All the way from the homeless on the street, to the Gov't daily in the legislature building and city hall. To pray for wide-spread revelation unto salvation, for God to establish justice in the city where injustices are being performed, and for His kingdom come, His will be done in Winnipeg as it is in Heaven.

I saw a picture tonight of a dug up ground that was dug for a foundation to be laid in. Slowly I saw concrete being poured in to fill and create the foundation. The structure being built on the foundation was just beginning to be built and it looked like it would soon be a glorious masterpiece. I believe that this is just the ground work and foundation for what God wants to do here in Winnipeg. It's being built, and the best thing is that its builder and maker is God. How incredible...

And the puzzle pieces are locking together nicely and it's beginning to take on a similar look to the "box picture". God I ask that you continue to build your dwelling place here in Winnipeg. Encounter our hearts for the rest of this conference and leave us hungering for more of You. Bless the IHOPers who have come and continue to pour Your word into their mouths so that those here can hear You speak. I thank You for what You've done already by gracing us with Your sweet presence. I love You.
Amen.


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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

God answers prayer...

...and for that...I'm VERY grateful!
More information on the reason for this post after the onething weekend....

Speaking of which...

onething is THIS WEEKEND! If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for? It's free and it's going to be incredible...what more could you ask for in Winnipeg?

click the onething links anywhere in this blog or any onething looking photo on this page to go and register.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Quick Update

I have tons on my mind to be released in classic blog form soon but here's a quick little update about what's happened in the past couple days.

I left in my trusty van on Thursday morning for Grand Forks and then was on my way into the air. I was heading out to Jacksonville, Florida for an international Women's Conference with 4 other ladies (including my mommy). The conference was really good. Speaking on the times we're living in and the need for people who are in tune with God and His purposes.

Unfortunately not too many people (including bus drivers) knew much about how to get around town, so we were limited to a shopping in a few places near by unless we wanted to pay ridiculous amounts for taxi's all the time. A bit of a bummer but we made it through!We had some good shopping time and some time to just enjoy the scenery of the city. Many shops and many shoppers, lots of people, running around...chasing the wind.

I couldn't help being homesick, however. I've never been one to be home sick for Winnipeg, I mean....it's Winnipeg! But it was gnawing away at me.

I wanted to be at home in our little prayer room....with those that I have the priviledge of praying with.

It's a very interesting bond that's created when a few people gather together for 5 hours on a Sunday and more hours throughout the week dedicated to the same purpose. More powerful than interesting. When I tell anyone what I do on a Sunday after church, they usually either refuse to believe it possible, or think I'm downright crazy.

There's no other place I'd rather be and on the inside, I long for our prayer room to begin extending our hours. I will continue to contend for 24/7 prayer and worship in the city of Winnipeg until it's established...amen!

The weekend was beautiful, but being back is so good. I couldn't stop smiling tonight because of my excitement to be back in Winnipeg and to start it off with a good ol' fashion Prayer Meeting:)

Here's a couple pics of what I saw when I walked outside of the hotel in Florida

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The next couple posts will probably be directed at my attempt on studying the book of Hosea intensely. It's been ruining me!

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

The Voice of one crying out....on Portage Ave??

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Sadly, back in the day, I used to be concerned about what people would think of me if I mentioned Jesus to them or talked about Him in front of them.

Praise the Lord for breaking off the fear of man!......

Today was my coffee catch-up day with my dear friend Steph. So I decided to pick her up from work and we'd take it from there. Due to my miscommunication, we ended up on opposite sides of Portage Ave at Edmonton St. If any of you know downtown Winnipeg, I was on the Portage Place side and she was across the way on the Boyd(i think) Medical Centre side.

I pulled into a no-parking zone and threw on my hazards because she was in conversation with someone on the other side. I hoped that my voice was strong enough to get her attention.

"Steph!" she heard and looked around with a confused look on her face and went back to her conversation.

"Steph!" once again she heard but I think she thought perhaps she was hearing things. She once again went back to her conversation.

Well, this sucks. I didn't want to get out of the car and cross the street but it was looking like I'd have to....but then I had another plan..."I will get out of my car but instead of her name I'll say"...

"JESUS IS COMING!" I yelled excessively loudly on the street. She unfortunately didn't hear it but everyone around me did. I turned and saw mortified faces and one person looking up in the sky, puzzled.

Mission failed....

"JESUS IS COMING!" said it again and once again, everyone else heard except Steph.

Great.....now I'm really going to have to cross the street...unless...

I decided to try one more off-the-wall tactic.

"RETURN OF THE BRIDEGROOM! RETURN OF THE BRIDEGROOM!"

I'm sure everyone around me thought I was nuts...which is fine. One particular person asked "are you looking for someone?"

"Yes, the girl across the street."
"Maybe you should just go over...."

Well, I thought of that but didn't want to do it. I eventually did and we were on our way, but c'mon! The tactics, if heard, would have worked, don't you agree (steph?)?

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(perhaps a John the Baptist in Winnipeg...) The voice of one crying out on Portage Avenue?

Now thinking about it, I should have told that lady that I was looking for my Beloved and if she found Him, to tell Him I'm lovesick!:P

Meh, I probably made a fool of myself...I had fun with it...
Even so..Come Lord Jesus Come!