OH WHAT A DAY!!!

 
God is always present but sometimes, HE BLOWS MY MIND with His power showing itself! Since being called into ministerial counseling, I found and joined the AACC (American Association Christian Counselors) and am working towards not only my "core" accreditation but my advanced accreditation. OK, let's fast forward a bit.
 
I have an "A" GPA and really thought that after notify my pastor & associate pastor, as well as their wives, that this would mean me basically listening, hand holding, comfort, etc. You know, the "easy" stuff. BOY WAS I SO WRONG!
 
I get calls to come and anoint & pray for sick, scared, whatever, and I go. HOWEVER, IN THE LAST 10 MONTHS I HAVE HAD 5 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CALLS & EPISODES AT MY DOOR! Now, do keep in mind, I'm not advertising, not anything except the above persons notified and word of mouth about my curriculum on my calling.
 
When I began to calculate the number, I began to wonder "God, is THIS where You are leading me?" Well, the Holy Spirit really began to push me to call my aunt. My late uncle was a pastor and he was my late dad's mentor, so I called my aunt to ask for advice. Her response...."OH HONEY! THIS IS A GREAT MINISTRY AND YOU GO FOR IT! As time goes on, things in this world will get worse. You just keep close to the Lord, read your Bible and follow God's word." All I could think was "Well, if that ain't confirmation......"
 
Prayed further and told God I had no clue where to start, what to do, who to speak with, etc. and that He would have to do all the work and set up. Be careful what you pray, my friends! LOL
 
Well, I thought there was no use in re-inventing the wheel, so I called what used to be the local Domestic Violence resource in our area. No luck. After 3 days finally got in touch with the MAIN facility in the next county. They were thrilled at the thought of a "spiritual" aspect to the program. So, this I felt was at least a start. They wanted me to be on the local STOP committee to which I agreed and I assured them I do not Bible thump but if the victims want prayer, I'm available. If the victim just wants someone to listen and hold their hand, I'm available.
 
So, off to the Dr for my appointment, but still not satisfied that anything is really taking place in MY AREA. I saw an old friend working their whom I'd not seen for 2+ months! We hugged and agreed to catch up after my appointment.
Guess, just 1 guess, who is on the BOARD OF DIRECTORS? Yes, my long lost friend I'd not seen for 2+ months and had agreed to "catch up" with!!!!! All I could do is sit with my mouth gapped open, I then patted her leg and said "Honey, this is what you call Divine Intervention! I've been praying about this." (PS - She isn't a Christian and not sure she even believes in God.)  She asked me to be on the BOARD of DIRECTORS to boot!  OK, now you may feel free to freak as I did.
 
So, I've always heard, when you're on the path God wants you on, He will open doors for you. Not only that, but I was told that money is an issue and guess what... I told them I knew someone who was head of a foundation that was for the betterment of our area. They were not even aware of this other organization!!!
 
Now, tell me God doesn't stack things up like dominoes with all things falling right into place.
 
PRAISE BE TO GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON, AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT! WOW!
 

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deleted_user
deleted_user

WOW....Praise God and may he continue to bless you and your ministry!!!
You are right..He will open the doors!!
xoxox
sharon
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deleted_user

That is wonderful. The peace God gives you when you know you are in his will is the best feeling there is. He does work in amazing ways.
FIC
FIC

HEY CHIBBY! Thanks a bunch. Just got my \"official\" paperwork in the mail today. My \"Reverend\" cards which I can use to access victims at the hospital should it be a \"family only\" situation, my ordination certificate, letter of good standing saying I\'m not a felon, passed the background check, etc. You know....all my IMPORTANT papers that I will have to copy & then put into a fire proof box! HUGS!
FIC
FIC

HEY SCOTTI - Thanks a bunch. Peace & joy are abundant in my soul. I just returned from sitting with another \"call\" but had to be with them at the courthouse and their lawyer. Hearing is set for later and I will need to be there for that too. Also, the lawyer wanted to be able to call me. Uh, yeah, this is SO NOT WHAT I HAD PLANNED! LOL However, I now get why God gave me my bull dog bring-it-on personality......I need this spunk & spice in case I need to jump in the ruckus! HUGS!
keepingon
keepingon

This is so good! It was what Joyce Meyers was talking about today when God takes control and changes your directions...amazing things are happening, I am so happy for you!
FIC
FIC

Well, here\'s another GIGGLE BIG TIME FOR YOU! READY??? I\'ve been keeping my \"Reverend\" status (ordination) under the rug as Baptist don\'t believe in women doing this. Well, to by pass hospital tape, if the \"victim\" is in a FAMILY ONLY situation, no one can get in but if you are a \"Reverend\" you get ushered right in. Ah, love loop holes. So, did what I believed God wanted and got ordained, certified and \"Reverend\". This was really bugging me.....so after the above events occurred, IT HAS BEEN SUGGESTED THAT WE RUN THIS \"SPIRITUAL\" ASPECT THRU THE LOCAL MINISTERIAL ASSOC. AND AVOID AND CONFLICT WITH REGULATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. YES, THEY WANT ME TO HEAD IT UP. So, I went to my friend, who is the Assoc Pastor\'s wife and explained my \"secret\". She said she felt it would present no problem due to the circumstances. I wrote letters the next day to both the Pastor & Assc Pastor of the situation and my \"ordination\". WELL, HA HA HA on me! GUESS WHO IS ON THE MINISTERIAL ASSC THEY WANT ME TO BE ON TO HEAD UP THIS NEW VENTURE? YEP, my Assc Pastor. ROFLOL ROFLOL Talk about God\'s timing being perfect, eh? ROFLOL

I\'m praying about whether to do this or not as due to my health.....
keepingon
keepingon

God does have a great sense of humor....but then he created it, Amen?
Slow down and take some time to prioritize, it will be there when you are sure this is the direction God wants you to move, whew, I bet God is winded trying to keep up with you!
FIC
FIC

Hmm, praying this AM that God give me the strength to mount up on eagles wings, to run & not grow weary, etc. Then went into a major praise fest that if hubby would\'ve walked in or someone would\'ve peeped in the windows, they\'d have wondered who I was talking to with such hooping & hollering! LOL