Believe it or not, it's actually pretty difficult for me to get my thoughts typed out in a fashion that is easy for someone else to read. Blogging is not something that comes easy for me. I start to type something out and then realize that no one who reads it is going to have any idea what I'm talking about. I'll have one sentence that makes sense and then 3 random thoughts and then another sentence about the original thought but I should have told you that part first. And so, I find myself typing out what's on my mind and then after rereading, deleting everything I just typed because it's so all over the place.
I really wish it was super easy for me to put my thoughts together for you to share in what the Lord is doing in my life right now. I know that I need to continue to blog, and am praying that God makes it easier for me!
God is doing some really amazing things in my life and in the lives of those around me. It's hard to tell you without telling really long stories, but I'll try and sum up some fun testimonies from this last week.
One friend last week felt really let down by the Lord in a certain situation. I asked him how he would feel if he tweeted his view of the outcome. Instead of looking at it as a let-down, I told him he should praise and thank God that He made it clear that that door needed to be closed and that He was going to make it clear what door He wanted open instead. It was like a light bulb came on, and he immediately viewed the situation as God protecting him and the plan for his life instead of God letting Him down. He heart was instantly healed as he started to see the situation through the eyes of love.
Another situation involved some prayer, and I felt freedom come over this person as certain negative spiritual attachments left! AMEN!!
I lead a prayer & worship set on Thursday nights. Several people on my set are really new to the house of prayer style of worship and prayer. I could say this about more than one of the new people, but there was a nervousness about stepping out to be a part of this set. Our prayer time last Thursday was great. We hit this sweet groove and I started prophesying through song, and I could the atmosphere shifting. My team talked after our prayer time was over, and I was so blessed as they were all excited to do it again. Even so much so, that Saturday night, we added another prayer set. This person wouldn't even play an instrument in front of me a month ago. This is such a testimony!
The Lord is moving so quickly, putting people in their 'spots'. This is SOOOOOO exciting for me!!!! I am leading a prayer & worship time on Tuesdays from noon to 2 and Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm. I am loving every minute of my time in the prayer room! There are several times a week when we get together for practice too.
I could probably keep going, but I personally don't like to read really long blogs. So, I'll stop here and share more next time. I'll be back in Ankeny for the Operation Refuge conference this upcoming Friday and Saturday at Heartland Assembly.
May the Lord shower down His love upon you today. You are AMAZING!
Amy
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
My heart
Today is another snowy day in Iowa. On my way to the prayer center this morning, I was wondering if anyone from my team was going to make it in. The road conditions were not good and the snow was blowing pretty hard.
For all my friends who live in warmer places, this may seem like a strange scene to you. But snow covered roads are a normal part of winter life in Iowa. As I was praying about what to pour out today during our prayer time, I remembered this scripture:
My beloved spoke and said to me, Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. (Song of Songs 2: 10-11)
So, as I was praying, I just started praying about the snow that was covering the land here and started declaring the season of singing would come instead. I started declaring that the season of snow would be gone and that a new season would come. I had a vision of people dancing in the streets, worshiping the Lord with new songs and dancing with flags. I saw a new culture coming forth from the streets as people were unashamed to tell of the mercies of the Lord.
I am declaring that and releasing that over our land! I hear laughter in place of sadness. I see hearts being restored as the love of families gets poured out. This is such a season of restoration. I am loving it.
I am literally seeing lives transformed before my very eyes. It moves my heart. The Lord is doing a new thing in me and all around me. Praise the Lord. I will sing to Him a new song.
For all my friends who live in warmer places, this may seem like a strange scene to you. But snow covered roads are a normal part of winter life in Iowa. As I was praying about what to pour out today during our prayer time, I remembered this scripture:
My beloved spoke and said to me, Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. (Song of Songs 2: 10-11)
So, as I was praying, I just started praying about the snow that was covering the land here and started declaring the season of singing would come instead. I started declaring that the season of snow would be gone and that a new season would come. I had a vision of people dancing in the streets, worshiping the Lord with new songs and dancing with flags. I saw a new culture coming forth from the streets as people were unashamed to tell of the mercies of the Lord.
I am declaring that and releasing that over our land! I hear laughter in place of sadness. I see hearts being restored as the love of families gets poured out. This is such a season of restoration. I am loving it.
I am literally seeing lives transformed before my very eyes. It moves my heart. The Lord is doing a new thing in me and all around me. Praise the Lord. I will sing to Him a new song.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Worshiping in the park
Today was a fun day. Justin, Elizabeth, and I did a prayer set again today. We really felt the sweetness of His presence as we worshiped the Lord and prayed over Cedar Rapids.
After it was over, we all decided that it would be a great idea to go prayer walking in downtown Cedar Rapids. Another friend joined us too. So, we prayed and walked and danced and sang over downtown. As we were walking, we stopped at Green Square Park to pray over the park. Justin had brought along his flags and danced right in the middle of the park. Well, actually, he had been dancing all the way down the sidewalk too. He just had more room in the park to let loose. Check this quick video out.
There was a large group of children playing on one side of the park. A building was being demolished in the back ground. A man was sitting at a park bench mulling over some papers. And many others walked and drove by the park as we were there praying. We felt led to walk all the way around the park and pray at each of the four corners of the park. So we walked and prayed around the entire park. We broke out into worship and sang praises to the Lord.
Habakkuk 2:14 says: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. We declared that the knowledge of the glory of the Lord would cover Cedar Rapids as the waters cover the sea.
I can't wait to go out dancing and praying again! Let your glory fall here in Cedar Rapids Lord!
Blessings,
Amy
PS - You may actually have to go to my blog to see the video.
After it was over, we all decided that it would be a great idea to go prayer walking in downtown Cedar Rapids. Another friend joined us too. So, we prayed and walked and danced and sang over downtown. As we were walking, we stopped at Green Square Park to pray over the park. Justin had brought along his flags and danced right in the middle of the park. Well, actually, he had been dancing all the way down the sidewalk too. He just had more room in the park to let loose. Check this quick video out.
There was a large group of children playing on one side of the park. A building was being demolished in the back ground. A man was sitting at a park bench mulling over some papers. And many others walked and drove by the park as we were there praying. We felt led to walk all the way around the park and pray at each of the four corners of the park. So we walked and prayed around the entire park. We broke out into worship and sang praises to the Lord.
Habakkuk 2:14 says: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. We declared that the knowledge of the glory of the Lord would cover Cedar Rapids as the waters cover the sea.
I can't wait to go out dancing and praying again! Let your glory fall here in Cedar Rapids Lord!
Blessings,
Amy
PS - You may actually have to go to my blog to see the video.
Monday, January 9, 2012
KHOP and Heartland Training
If you are a part of KHOP or Heartland, we have a training this Saturday, January 14 from 9:30 to 12:30 at Heartland Assembly of God. The training is the ministry team training for Heartland Assembly and KHOP healing and prophetic teams. (KHOP is the Kingdom House of Prayer).
It will include an hour with Pastor Dave Olson about the necessity of prophetic ministry, and avoiding the pitfalls. Pastor Christopher Olson will follow up with two hours on hearing from God, personal ministry, releasing anointing and the practical aspects of ministry.
There will also be a time for interaction, questions, etc.
This is required training for anyone involved in KHOP (or Heartland) ministry teams. But it is open to anyone interested, and I believe will be beneficial even to those involved in prophetic and healing ministries in other churches. If you are interested in attending the training, send me an email!!
It will include an hour with Pastor Dave Olson about the necessity of prophetic ministry, and avoiding the pitfalls. Pastor Christopher Olson will follow up with two hours on hearing from God, personal ministry, releasing anointing and the practical aspects of ministry.
There will also be a time for interaction, questions, etc.
This is required training for anyone involved in KHOP (or Heartland) ministry teams. But it is open to anyone interested, and I believe will be beneficial even to those involved in prophetic and healing ministries in other churches. If you are interested in attending the training, send me an email!!
Physical healings and stepping into new things!
The 5 nights of gatherings last week were amazing and awesome and you missed it if you weren't here. Tuesday night was the night of spontaneous dancing. The whole front of the alter was crowded with people worshiping the Lord through dance and a prophetic song being sung. The sweet presence of the Lord was filling my heart to over flowing. I felt this determination rising up within me to press into Him for more.
I led a prayer set 4 afternoons last week, Monday through Thursday, and was at the gatherings every night. I didn't have much time to blog like I thought I would. After so much time in the presence of the Lord, I feel His closeness. It feels so good to have Him sooo close.
On Sunday mornings, Wind and Fire has an intensive time of equipping called Blacksmith. Well this Sunday morning, we took some time to share testimonies from the previous week of gatherings. There were several physical and emotional healings!! A woman who was severely crippled with arthritis was healed. Her wrist had been completely frozen up and unmovable and God totally healed it in an instant! Another woman shared her testimony of how he healed her back. There was also a young man who really needed some love and acceptance, and he felt love and acceptance for the first time. God really started healing his heart. It was so beautiful. Many others shared how God was transforming their view of Cedar Rapids and reaching out to those around them.
After the week of gatherings was over, I admit I needed some rest! I spend most of the weekend composing some new music. I am really loving all the time that I am getting in front of an instrument in the presence of the Lord.
The Lord is surrounding me with an awesome worship team. The woman who oversees the prayer room schedule was quite shocked to see that I had almost a full team on my second day already. Thank you Lord for your perfect timing! We are starting to really flow in the Spirit and a real unity is developing quickly.
Two people on this team are fairly new to singing and praying from a mic. I love to see people stepping out into the things the Lord has for them. It so moves my heart. The Lord's goodness and kindness and mercies are never ending. If you haven't stepped out into what He wants you to do, maybe it's time to do it. :)
I led a prayer set 4 afternoons last week, Monday through Thursday, and was at the gatherings every night. I didn't have much time to blog like I thought I would. After so much time in the presence of the Lord, I feel His closeness. It feels so good to have Him sooo close.
On Sunday mornings, Wind and Fire has an intensive time of equipping called Blacksmith. Well this Sunday morning, we took some time to share testimonies from the previous week of gatherings. There were several physical and emotional healings!! A woman who was severely crippled with arthritis was healed. Her wrist had been completely frozen up and unmovable and God totally healed it in an instant! Another woman shared her testimony of how he healed her back. There was also a young man who really needed some love and acceptance, and he felt love and acceptance for the first time. God really started healing his heart. It was so beautiful. Many others shared how God was transforming their view of Cedar Rapids and reaching out to those around them.
After the week of gatherings was over, I admit I needed some rest! I spend most of the weekend composing some new music. I am really loving all the time that I am getting in front of an instrument in the presence of the Lord.
The Lord is surrounding me with an awesome worship team. The woman who oversees the prayer room schedule was quite shocked to see that I had almost a full team on my second day already. Thank you Lord for your perfect timing! We are starting to really flow in the Spirit and a real unity is developing quickly.
Two people on this team are fairly new to singing and praying from a mic. I love to see people stepping out into the things the Lord has for them. It so moves my heart. The Lord's goodness and kindness and mercies are never ending. If you haven't stepped out into what He wants you to do, maybe it's time to do it. :)
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Prayer and 5 Nights of Gatherings
I had my first prayer set yesterday. I asked my new friend Elizabeth if she would come sing with me. She agreed. She was a bit timid at first, but by the end, was ready to do another one. There were tears of healing and tears of joy as we prayed, read scripture, and worshiped the Lord together. As we left yesterday, she was eager to join me again today.
Our prayer time today was intense, and the 2 hours went by SO fast! I was grateful to have a drummer and prayer leader join Elizabeth and I today. When I stopped playing, Elizabeth said, Is it 2 already?? She sang with such boldness and confidence today! We reluctantly stopped, but then we had a time of fellowship. Someone had brought a huge crock pot of soup to the prayer center. So, we ate together and shared our testimonies, and of course, we couldn't help but pray some more.
Right now, I'm sitting in the prayer center, soaking in the presence of the Lord waiting for 7:15 to get here. The Prayer Center is hosting 5 consecutive nights of gatherings this week. We had the first gathering last night. Let's just say that the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way. We started at 7:15, and I had a hard time leaving at midnight.
A gentleman named Roger Pope spoke about how the Lord told him to move to Waterloo, Iowa from Florida. He shared testimony after testimony of how the Lord has opened doors for him in Iowa. I was so encouraged and inspired. I also received 2 prophetic words. Thanks Lord!!
God is shaking the state of Iowa through worship, intercession, and a coming together in the body of Christ. Lord, release the revelation of unity in the body of Christ throughout our state. Shake this nation with these gatherings.
I'm looking forward to tonight. I'll try to post again tomorrow about tonight's gathering.
Our prayer time today was intense, and the 2 hours went by SO fast! I was grateful to have a drummer and prayer leader join Elizabeth and I today. When I stopped playing, Elizabeth said, Is it 2 already?? She sang with such boldness and confidence today! We reluctantly stopped, but then we had a time of fellowship. Someone had brought a huge crock pot of soup to the prayer center. So, we ate together and shared our testimonies, and of course, we couldn't help but pray some more.
Right now, I'm sitting in the prayer center, soaking in the presence of the Lord waiting for 7:15 to get here. The Prayer Center is hosting 5 consecutive nights of gatherings this week. We had the first gathering last night. Let's just say that the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way. We started at 7:15, and I had a hard time leaving at midnight.
A gentleman named Roger Pope spoke about how the Lord told him to move to Waterloo, Iowa from Florida. He shared testimony after testimony of how the Lord has opened doors for him in Iowa. I was so encouraged and inspired. I also received 2 prophetic words. Thanks Lord!!
God is shaking the state of Iowa through worship, intercession, and a coming together in the body of Christ. Lord, release the revelation of unity in the body of Christ throughout our state. Shake this nation with these gatherings.
I'm looking forward to tonight. I'll try to post again tomorrow about tonight's gathering.
Monday, January 2, 2012
My New Years experience
I had the privilege of bringing in the New Year with some amazing friends at the Wind and Fire Prayer Center. It was such a beautiful night with my new, beautiful, and amazing family. Hugs went all around as we celebrated the coming of the new year. Of course, we prayed, worshiped, danced, and ate together. You know, all the fun stuff families do together.
One of the families here at the prayer center, had all their kids put together a dance. The atmosphere changed as they released their worship to the Lord. You may actually have to go to my blog to view the video if it's not included in the email.
They received 2 offerings. The first offering was for a debt elimination. If you were in need of paying off a small debt, you could apply to receive help.
The second offering was for the poor. Many people had brought items knowing that they would give them to the poor and that was amazing to see how much will be given away. But what was really amazing was how the Spirit of the Lord prompted people to give even more. Some people were taking their shoes off and leaving in their socks. I was moved to tears as a good friend gave a very special ring.
After the offering a young boy came up to the mic. The Lord showed him that the items that had been donated and set on the alter were really silver, gold, and bronze. It was a powerful moment as we all realized the weightiness in the power of the offering.
Sunday was amazing too. I met with a friend, and we jammed for a while preparing for a worship set that I am putting together. Then I met up with some other friends at Starbucks. I had my guitar with me, and I couldn't leave it in the car in the cold. So, I just brought it in with me into Starbucks. I couldn't resist... I pulled it out and worshiped right in the middle of Starbucks. And of course, we all prayed together.
Praise the Lord. His mercies are new every morning.
One of the families here at the prayer center, had all their kids put together a dance. The atmosphere changed as they released their worship to the Lord. You may actually have to go to my blog to view the video if it's not included in the email.
They received 2 offerings. The first offering was for a debt elimination. If you were in need of paying off a small debt, you could apply to receive help.
The second offering was for the poor. Many people had brought items knowing that they would give them to the poor and that was amazing to see how much will be given away. But what was really amazing was how the Spirit of the Lord prompted people to give even more. Some people were taking their shoes off and leaving in their socks. I was moved to tears as a good friend gave a very special ring.
After the offering a young boy came up to the mic. The Lord showed him that the items that had been donated and set on the alter were really silver, gold, and bronze. It was a powerful moment as we all realized the weightiness in the power of the offering.
Sunday was amazing too. I met with a friend, and we jammed for a while preparing for a worship set that I am putting together. Then I met up with some other friends at Starbucks. I had my guitar with me, and I couldn't leave it in the car in the cold. So, I just brought it in with me into Starbucks. I couldn't resist... I pulled it out and worshiped right in the middle of Starbucks. And of course, we all prayed together.
Praise the Lord. His mercies are new every morning.
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