"The prince is to be among them, going in when they go in, and going out when they go out." Ezekiel 46:10 Hello all, I've got news! I have decided that I will be headed down to Detroit for a week on April 17. I'm going to be taking part in a 24/7 ministry/outreach/mission called LoveDetriot24/7. I learned about it back when I attended the One Thing conference over new years, in Missouri at IHOP. (NOT THE PANCAKE HOUSE; International House Of Prayer). The Detroit trip will consist of 24/7 Prayer, 24/7 worship, and 24/7 outreaches. People will just be rotating through at all times. Outreaches leave from the church at 3pm, 9pm, 3am, and 9 am. These will consist of things like street ministry, prayer walking, and following the Holy Spirit's guidance. While teams are out on outreach, there will be people backing them in prayer joining also the 24/7 worship. The event is funded and backed by multiple churches in the area, and prayer house ministries. When I first saw the flyer, I brushed it off, as it didn't really appeal to me, but it has come up several times since then, and I've slowly come to the realization that this is what I'm gonna be doing.
This trip will cost me 400$, which seems like a small goal compared to past money needs...(ehemm if you know what I mean..) (If you don't, go ahead and click that SUPPORT/DONATE button up top there, and read about God's money miracles.) BUT. My need is just as great, as this trip is just as important. It is very important to know the bride. Currently I can tell you about the bride in Israel, and the bride in Ensenada Mexico, and in Belmopan Belize, but...I couldn't tell you about the inner city United States bride is like. I don't really even know or understand the bride here in Grand Rapids that well. She is different than the bride in LA or in Toronto, and God has been clear with me on knowing her so that I can relate well to her. So I can serve her, so I can perceive her the way Papa does. (Because how can you lead a body that you don't even know??) So as much as this is a serving time, it will almost more so be a time of learning, and watching, and listening. I get the strong feeling that God is going to teach me something through Detroit, specifically to bring back to Grand Rapids. Another thing- I have a habit of thinking that leading means being ahead. It does not. The word leader is to be synonymous with 'servant' and 'humble'. For me, that looks like surrendering my dreams, and longings to be elsewhere right now, and be really here. Because thats where God is found; in the here, in the now, always. Here we go Michigan. Watch out. I'd much much appreciate your donations towards this trip, and here's the link for that: gofundme.com/7ptfeh8s Otherwise, I fully believe in the power of prayer. Join me in praying breakthrough over Detroit, and over Grand Rapids. That the spirit of God would move in wonderful ways, and that his will be done! Thank you all! |