This past Tuesday I got off work at three and was able to go hang out with Katie and Margaret! It was so nice to spend some time with them! We went to Smith Rock and went and put our feet in the river and just talked for a while! It was awesome to connect with them and see how everything back home is going!
On Wednesday we got to the ranch early to scoop the paddocks before people started getting there. Then from 11:40-1 us interns were on parking! It was a lot of fun just being excited and welcoming people to Crystal Peaks! Then in the afternoon we got to hear Troy and Kim speak and had immersion worship. (For those of you who may not know, immersion worship is where they play music over the loud speakers that focuses on God and who He is, then people will go around the ranch and just spend time in worship to Him, not asking Him for anything, cutting out distractions, and just worshiping! It is an amazing time to focus on Him and get your heart in tune with His!)
The rest of the week was an amazing time of worship and learning the heart and how to's of ministry! The things that I really feel I grew in are just being in prayer and in tune with the Spirit all the time! Whether you are in the middle of a session with a kid, talking with someone from a grocery store, or at home with family and friends, be in prayer! Thank Him! Ask Him for wisdom or direction, worship Him! Kim says that when we walk into a room we should totally change the atmosphere, not because what we have done or who we are, but because of Who lives in us!
When we feel the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit we need to push aside our pride and follow Him! One of my favorite moments of the week was when I was watching someone from the ranch play with her horse who was fearful because of a traumatic past. When the horse wasn't focusing on his mom he was freaking out and worried and letting things going on distract him. But when he came to his mom, his head went down and he just rested in her presence, even when there were distractions around. What a beautiful picture! When I saw that I just saw this beautiful picture of us resting in the will and presence of our Heavenly Father. When we are rooted in Him and our focus is on Him, nothing can shake us! Again, it isn't because of us or anything we've done, but because of how great our God is! I think through everything I learned, and everything that was taught, that is the underlying theme, that we have a great and powerful God! He is in control and He has a plan! If He is leading you to something, it is His! You don't have to worry about how it will work out, or how it will work, or if it is worth it. If He is leading you to it, it is His ministry- He will work all the details out. We just have to follow Him. I am so excited to see everything God has in store!!
"Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the LORD made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.
Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!” 1 Chronicles 16:23-31
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