I had a neat encounter with a woman yesterday that was very encouraging. Her name is Wendy, and she is in my BSF class. She is an African American, with this incredible speaking voice, that just demands attention. When she gets on her soap box, there are heads turning to hear what she is saying. Even if you don't agree with what she has to say, you stop and listen. Her voice reminds me of someone, but I can't think of who. I want to say John Moore, but I don't think that is it.
So she was sharing something in our discussion, and she said that she likes to sing. That while she is singing, she likes to stop and talk to people about Jesus. She said that she would like to get a group of women together that she can tell about Jesus, helping them grow in their faith. i could just see her doing that~! Singing in what i imagine is a beautiful voice, and stopping to preach a little, then back to singing. I shouted out that i wanted to be part of that group~~
All this got me to thinking about how I can do what I love, and share Jesus in it. I love to run, I love to ride, and I love to encourage other women to do that same. To be healthy. To enjoy their bodies, and push them selves. I have'nt figured out how to put Jesus in the middle of all that, but I'm working on it. Yes I am~
Father, I need some Holy Spirit creativity here!~ You know that I am not the most creative, but I would like to be. I wish that idea's just flowed out of me, like the song must flow out of Wendy! I'm serious about wanting to hear her sing! I know she would just blow one's socks off! Put her and Christina Jones together......Whoa~Praise the Lord~~ there are two women that belt it out~~
So, Father God~ I have a busy next few weeks coming up. Humble me unto you! Bring me to my knees (and speaking of knees, how about the pain I've got going on here......ouch! Healing please!) and fill me with ideas of how to share your glory with other women. My desire to have a group of women that start a workout in prayer, that take a prayer break like they would a water break. That fellowship like the chainringers do!! Why do men get to have all the fun! Not fair~I want you in the middle of all that I do~ ALL!! Show me your desire for me, lend me the strength and courage of the Holy Spirit~ the comforter that you sent to us when you took your son back to heaven with you~ so that we would not be afraid, that we would have comfort, so that we would be brave and creative~
Yes, I will work on it too, I will listen for your voice, I will listen to my heart~ just as Joseph, Nicodemas, and Thomas did. I will get mixed up in your plan and be honored to do so!!
In Your Grip~
tonie
