~ Colossians 3:16 ~
The Year 2010 is now here! I am 'wowed' beyond belief of how fast time flies 'right through us'.
I am honored to share of what took place at our last 'get together' in November, 2009. It was such a blessing and we are going to continue with this as the Lord leads.
We were truly provoked to share those 'favorite' verses from the Word of God that we cling to no matter what we are going through. As we came together, prepared and ready to share, tears came to my eyes to see the transforming power of God's Word, which does not and will never return void. God's Word constantly returns with great power, indescribable to even articulate.
On Wednesday, November 18th, we came together, pouring our coffee and cream, sipping with great delight. We came together to the King, Almighty God as we prayed committing our time to Him.
It began with Mollie. We were all blessed by her stirring passion from within and the preparation that she put forth to share for the glory of God. It stirred each one of us with great passion for our God. She shared with us a beautiful hymn that is very dear to her heart. A favorite hymn that they sing at their church...
"For All The Saints Hymn"
By: William How, 1864
(Not all the verses have been included)
"For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Apostles’ glorious company,
Who bearing forth the Cross o’er land and sea,
Shook all the mighty world, we sing to Thee:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Evangelists, by whose blest word,
Like fourfold streams, the garden of the Lord,
Is fair and fruitful, be Thy Name adored.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For Martyrs, who with rapture kindled eye,
Saw the bright crown descending from the sky,
And seeing, grasped it, Thee we glorify.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
All are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them the victor’s crown of gold.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of glory passes on His way.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
And singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia, Alleluia!"
Hebrews 12:1-3
Revelation 2:10
Revelation 14:13
Revelation 17:14
It was so powerful as tears streamed down my face of the awesomeness of God revealed by the Word she had shared!
Another beautiful mom, whom I also adore; is Jeanne~Mari. She and her husband are youth pastors, which is an amazing story in and of itself. She shared from her heart Hebrews 11:1 and Romans 12:1&2. She so beautifully spoke of being a living sacrifice and trusting God.
After Jeanne~Mari shared, wonderful Rachel shared from Matthew 6. It was so beautiful how her heart revealed the desire to truly trust God remembering that she would be taken care of. Not to worry, as she is constantly reminded that God will provide all our needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.
I also got to share one of my favorite scriptures II Timothy 2:20-21. I was allowed to share how on truly making the choice to be what He has made me to be...a vessel of honor, set apart and useful for the Master prepared for every good work.
I am truly blessed beyond my wildest imaginations that God would place such a core group of women together with different backgrounds and 'denominations'. The true Denominator with all of us is that we believe Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and have accepted His Powerful, Awesome Gift of Salvation by the shedding of His blood, giving us His life and in turn the Power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead obliterated the gripping hold of death, hell and the grave.
Lord, I am so ever grateful for these precious women. Your daughters that are equipped by Your Mighty Right Hand!
Thank you for the fire of You to spread throughout this district to see more mom's rising up on behalf of the gifts you have given us...our children! May be their voice and may we always seek out Your righteousness and be moved by Your Spirit! In Jesus Mighty, Majestic, Holy, Powerful, Indescribable Name! Amen!
