One of the most formative experiences during my time here in Chicago has been going to Chicago Tabernacle's prayer meetings. Intercession is a gift that the Lord has placed in my heart, and I am quick to admit that the weekly prayer meetings have grown my heart for prayer and corporate worship. I truly believe that prayer is the medium that turns doubt into an act of faith, and thus worship. One of the biggest realizations has been the transformative effects of prayer - I believe that I have grown in love with the process, and not simply the end result of answered prayers. Because the thing is, God can and does answer prayers and while there are certain unanswered prayers that I have prayed for more than a decade, I also believe that God's timing is good and perfect. Lord, I thank you that as you show me your heart, my heart expands and softens in response.
These days, as I continually surrender to the Lord each day, I realize that I am getting better at hearing and listening to His voice. His promptings are becoming more familiar, and as I obey, I am aware of how He affirms my obedience.
Thankful List:
-My spiritual mentor, Teretha (W O W. God, thank you for mentors. I foresee a season of accelerated growth and I thank you that you have put me on her heart to speak into my life).
-Meditating on scripture
-Iced coffee / soft-scrambled eggs
-Rolling out of bed at 5 am to go for my long runs
-Quiet mornings
-The girls that I live with
-Random spontaneous haircuts
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