Winds of Change

I have been hearing lots about "the winds of change" for 2008. Maybe some of you have been hearing the same. Looking at the current natural world between Ike and the elections - I see winds...strong winds, bringing lots of change. My mother-in-law was even affected by Ike and she lives in Chicago. Did you see how enormous Ike was? I am amazed at the power, strength and enormity of this storm. And talk about a change in the election world. Talk about power, energy, strength - I just wonder what all of this natural stuff might be saying about the Spiritual changes that are coming for each one of us! We are knit into the fabric, we are a part of the DNA of all God has planned - it is astounding what He desires for us. And I wonder, do we even have a clue what that looks like!

A small glimpse I saw as a mother this weekend is just a little window into the picture of what it must be like for God to watch us get it. We have been teaching and helping our three year old hear from the Lord. We always ask him did he have dreams from the Lord, or hear anything when we pray or lay hands on someone...usually we don't get a reply. But this weekend was different. After Bible study this week he sang all the way home about how much he loved his little brother. His entire attitude had changed from the days before. On and on he went...I was beaming of course. And then at dinner his dad said, "let's pray for mommy and see if the Lord gives us anything good for her." My three year old, who didn't seem to be paying a lick of attention said, "I saw two helmets." and that was it. I had gotten up to get another helping of food and I was overcome and about to burst into tears. The Lord immediately told me they represented his protection over two areas I was terribly worried about. I was so moved by the power that word had from a three year old who so casually offered a simple "thought."

I can just see God enjoying all the little achievements and steps we make - the "aaha" moments when we realize who He truly is! Many of us haven't even tapped into what God really has planned. For some, that thought is too much to even think about because we don't believe God can do much with us. But when I look at my child and think wow, if he is doing this at three - what will he be able to do with God at 15, 30, 50, 80 and so on! Wow. God says to us, "You did it! don't stop here, keep going - I have so much ahead for you. I can't wait, it's gonna be awesome!"

For me 2008 started off with change and I thought I would see huge changes quickly...but I haven't seen as much as I had hoped. Sometimes we can let discouragement set in when things don't move along like we wanted them to. Look at all the guys in the Bible who waited for what they new was to come. Simeon waited his whole life to see the Messiah, Noah waited a really long time for the rain (and was mocked in the waiting), David waited years to become King, and Jesus waited 3o years to start his ministry. IF we haven't seen it yet - one thing I have learned from my walk with the Lord is that He is faithful - and that is what I stand on when waiting for the winds of change! For I know the plans He has for me, plans to prosper me not to harm me, to give me hope and a future!!!

Eagles soar above the storm...they take the opportunity and use the wind to promote them higher and higher. So let's take out our kites (dreams, vision, plans, ideas, hopes, fears, wonders, circumstances) and throw them to the wind and see what God can do!!!!

*Please pray for the details of the women's retreat to come together!!!