Today we started our morning out with great worship and a devotion from Bishop Emanuel that challenged me in my faith immensely. He shared out of the book of Mark in chapter eleven where Jesus cursed the fig tree. Emanuel challenged us from the word to recognize that the very moment Jesus spoke the words from His mouth to curse the fig tree, that it had already been accomplished. He challenged us to have faith, that when we speak through the Spirit, to believe that it has already been completed. Emanuel also said that Jesus has given us what we need to bear fruit at any moment no matter what the circumstances are that surround us. This devotion was very powerful because I knew as he was speaking that the Spirit was speaking to me to believe that i will be fully supported and that i will accomplish the Lord's purpose for His mission to reach the world and spread the gospel.
The day continued with more training and meetings to see how each region can work to accomplish the God given goals that DCPI has set of leaders trained and churches planted. As we brainstormed it was exciting to hear what the Lord can do this year and how we have the gift to share in it together. As i spend more time with leaders i am touched and encouraged to be working with a team that truly loves the Lord and devotes their lives to His plan and purpose. It has been so special to get to spend quality time building relationships with them.
Yesterday when we gave introductions most of the leaders introduced themselves and their spouse and children, so naturally when it was my turn i said, "Hi my name is Shauna and I am single and available." It was really funny and the leaders got a good chuckle out of it. After introductions i was told by a few leaders that my husband was to be found in their country. It even makes me laugh as i write this! So i thought it would fade into the background by the second day...but sure enough today more leaders came and said that they are praying for my husband and to visit their countries to find him. One leader from Venezuela even asked me about what i want in a man. Lol! I have never had so many people genuinely on a mission to hook me up!
I will be posting pictures soon and keep watching for the next update!
My prayers and love go out to you all, may you be touched and encouraged by all that the Lord is doing :)
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