We LOVE seeing people exercising their giftings and callings for Kingdom purposes! Seriously, it's our hearts desire that each person fulfills their destiny in Christ by doing exactly what He made them to do. We love and are so encouraged when we see people step out; it really sets our hearts on fire.
This month, Angela Fee did just that. The preacher in her rose up and she gave an awesome message in mid-march. She said "sometimes in the middle of a problem, all we see is the problem. He doesn’t want us to get there on our own. He wants us to know that we know that we know it was Him! He prepared our way before we had breath in our lungs. God is bigger than us not listening. Your ship might be going down but you aren’t! He will get us to the other side!!" We were very inspired by her message on Restful Tenacity.
Then Brian gave a communion message that was about the best we've ever heard: "Communion is about intimacy not ritual; we are doing it WITH Jesus not for Him."
Angela Darda shared some of her testimony with us early in the month and boy was she right when she said "Sometimes UNanswered prayers are really ANSWERED prayers!" Can we get an AMEN on that?!? How many times have we prayed for something that looking back wold have been the worst thing for us? Praise God He knows what is best!
We hosted the Carry the Love team on March 8 and wow, was that an impactful night! With powerful worship, prophetic words, and group prayer; God set a new standard that night!
We finished the month with a message from Brian Fee about Overcoming Our Past. He said we spend a lot of time focusing on the things we don’t have control over. Focus on what you CAN control and let God work on the things we can’t! He said it's the enemy constantly bringing up our failures and that we don't have to listen to those thoughts. He gave us 3 things to remember:
In Christ, I am completely forgiven!
In Christ, I am valuable!
In Christ, I am unconditionally loved!
God has forgiven us; our past doesn't bother Him a bit! So remember, you’re not the sum of your mistakes; you’re the sum of Jesus’ success!
It's truly energizing to us to see people walk out what God has called them to. From singers on the worship team to hospitality from media to greeting, and everywhere in between, God has a destiny inside of you and we want to help you fulfill it!
Lastly, we appreciate your prayers and support for FNL! We are continuing to save for the Parking Lot and are getting closer with over $6,200 saved of the needed $15,000. That is because of you and your generosity! Should the Lord lay something on your heart to contribute to FNL and/or the parking lot, you can click the link below.
And, we can't wait to SEE YOU in THE BARN!
Shane and Kara McLean