I don’t know who all reads these postings, but I would like to share a personal experience with you.

This past weekend was a great time of ministry for us. We had a worship service at a new church and I was really concerned how it was going to go. We spoke to the people in charge the week before and I was concerned how our style would be received. When we got there, we were met with smiles and helping hands to unload the equipment (which is always welcomed). As we set up, I felt that God was, even then, instilling peace in my heart. We did what we do best, which was to follow the flow of the Holy Spirit, putting all our worries behind us (get behind me satan!) and even did a new song that went over beyond great.

Often, or should I say all the time we go to minister, I get this feeling deep inside me that we are not good enough, or professional enough, or not spiritual enough, and I want to crawl in a hole instead of doing what God made me to do. Sometimes I can recognize the feelings as not of God, but other times they sneak up on me and I start to fret. Each time we minister I ask God for my flesh to take a back seat and let His Spirit move in and thru me. He has never failed me yet, but still the doubts creep in. I want to be strong in the power of His might, not leaning on myself.

I have found the more I let go, and let God, the better off I am. Whether it be singing, sharing from my heart, or preaching more and more, I have found that as the scripture states “Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.”

Would YOU pray that I learn to “lean not on my own understanding” more and more? I know he answers prayers and I’m counting on you.

God’s richest blessings!
:lou:Lou