You see, up until this week, I had created a box for God. I gave Him just enough room to move in my heart that wouldn't create any discomfort. I didn't want to be stretched or challenged. But this week, my God looked at my mindset and knew it was stifling the Love He was trying to show me. He looked at me and said "this will be uncomfortable, but it will be worth it. You are worth it."
In no way do I think that my man-made box was containing God. My God is uncontainable. I believe that God has been moving in these beautiful ways for forever, but I have been turning my eyes away from these gifts that God has been pouring out. So God began tearing down the walls of my box--sometimes with a nail file and sometimes with a sledgehammer. My God is bold. He is gentle. He is perfect.
"If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" Luke 11:13
I saw more prayers answered than ever before. I saw people healed: knees, shoulders, ankles, backs, stomachs, hearts, and souls. God gave me boldness and delivered me from things by which the devil had held me captive for years.
I saw the Holy Spirit manifest Himself in more ways than I ever dreamed possible. I saw the Holy Spirit intercede in prayer through speaking in tongues. I saw convulsions of joy in worship. I saw visions and heard words of prophecy.
I saw more Love poured out than I've ever known. I watched my sweet Jesus call me out of the crowd to dance with Him. I listened to Him tell me He loves me. I felt His embrace.
I saw more people on fire for an Almighty God than I knew existed. I met some of the most beautiful people I've ever known. I learned that I am not alone in this. I met people who challenge me to grow in my own faith. I was blessed beyond belief this week through incredible fellowship.
This week I met my God. This week I fell in love with Jesus--and I fell HARD.
So I challenge you, friends, to let go of the reigns. I challenge you to join God in kicking down the walls that the devil is trying to build up. I challenge you to clear the way for God's Love to permeate every second of your life. The time is now, guys, to lose yourself to our beautiful, sweet, perfect Jesus.