As I sit here reflecting on the services this weekend I cannot help but be so proud and boast at the work of God. We say it all the time; Fellowship is all about life change. I never get tired of hearing the stories of lives that have been changed. This weekend was one of the coolest Fellowship life change moments for me. As we sat and watched the live feed video of baptism I got to experience life change with every dunk. It was awesome! The stories behind the faces tell of a great God who still works and still is in the business of taking the old and making it new.
Personally the weekend meant so much to me. I have often blogged about the season I am in. Part of that season was fear. Part of that season was uncertainty. God has done a work in my own life over the last couple months. Last week I had the weekend off and just got away and caught my breath. I came back this week and was as excited to lead worship in God’s house as much as I was the first time I led worship on stage. God has renewed my vision. God has renewed a steadfast heart. God has brought me through the season standing stronger and taller than before. Let me share some key components to staying the course when you find yourself caught in “that season”.
- Pray – Sometimes I wonder if God allows us to go through the valley so that we realign ourselves with Him. Somehow pain causes us to remember HIM. Somehow uncertainity guides us to trust. Pray, pray, pray.
- Listen – Lots of times we find ourselves stuck at #1. We pray, pray, pray, and never take time to listen. God has something He wants to say to you. He really does. God is a personal God and He has a word for you right where you are in this moment. Listen! He will speak. Maybe not right now. Maybe not tomorrow. But stay the course and He will reveal Himself to you. It is the waiting that the hardest.
- Worship – I have come to find over the years that nothing gets rid of depression, fear, and other valley symptoms like focusing all your energy and might towards Worshiping God. I am afraid to say this because I don’t know what’s around the bend in my own life but problems are a matter of seeing things through eternity’s eyes. It is all about perception. Worship helps put everything into perspective.
- Give Thanks – A wise man once asked me “what are you thankful for?” in the darkness of a valley moment. I hadn’t even thought about all the things I am blessed with. The more I give thanks, the more my perspective once again turns away from me and turns to Him.
These four things are just a few things that help me in my seasons. I am so glad that I have been coming out of my season.