Some things I’ve learned:

God has a schedule all of His own.

 

When we opened our building and still noted on our scheduling are meetings that run from 6:30-8pm.

 

I have never seen that timeline work yet.

 

We have gotten use to letting new people know that our meetings run especially long.

 

Often it will by just striking 8 pm when the Holy Spirit comes in and begins to deliver a suffering saint.

 

Right on time I’ll be thinking, “God, I see no movement…what are we doing here?” Then like a flood here comes the King and suddenly Heaven comes down.

 

I use to plan out every meeting. Now, we often come with no agenda.

 

Even when I’m in our teaching time, we are often found in a sudden worship service, unplanned prayer meeting, and God-ordained deliverance session.

 

He is the boss of me.

 

We’ve learned to let go and let God.

He does His best work when I don’t try to control too much.

 

I’ll tell you it’s been a process of long-suffering. After all, Im the recovering OCD girl who needed it all mapped out. My fear of failure was great but His faithfulness was yet greater.

 

We’ve learned to love the ever gentle spontaneous coming of the presence of God.

 

It doesn’t mean we don’t have order it simply means we’ve learned to submit to His leadership in any given moment.

 

Most times none of us want to leave our meetings, including me. God has been kind in this regard.

 

We typically are wrapping up our evenings around 9:30-10:00 pm. (Sometimes even later)

 

I’ve been mid-discussion when suddenly the weight of His glory kept me from speaking another word. We all just sat in His presence.

 

We’ve seen God bring a heavy warning to the room unexpectedly as we felt the tangible holiness of the Christ come in power.

 

We’ve learned to toss the bulletins and let the Lord work and move. These are His people and He knows just what they need.

 

Sometimes we do what might seem ridiculous to many but He honors the obedience.

 

We’ve learned pride is overrated.

Worship is more than music.

Prayer is interacting with Heaven.

Silence is powerful.

Jesus still casts out demons.

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is real.

And He really did take captivity captive and give gifts to mankind.

 

I’ve also learned a few personal treasures that I cling to.

 

Humility is honored.

Influence is costly.

Authority is given by God.

And warfare, well, strengthens you.

 

But at the end of the day, it all boils down to this motto of mine:

 

Jesus is the boss of me.

And if for one second I try to take His place, the Spirit of God will be sorely quenched and I just can’t have that.

 

In a world full of bosses, make sure the right one takes precedence in your life, ministry, and meetings.

 

Then you’ll also see signs, miracles, and wonders. Not because you necessarily sought them, but because you sought after Him and it’s simply who He is and what He does.