A quick post...

I have but a few minutes before I begin training a co-worker so I thought I'd write a short post.

Ever since Sunday I've been on cloud 9. I had a long (and I do mean long-like 'til 3am long) talk with my Pastor who also happens to be my friend. Having known him for almost 4 years, we have developed a friendship and he is almost like an older brother to me. Never once have I questioned his motives or his genuine concern for me and he is definitely one of those people that knows me and really gets me. I suppose he is that way with all people (and since he's a pastor, that works well for him) but I appreciate him investing his time and energy into me. We've had rough spots but I wouldn't trade any of our experiences for anything. From choir tour to college ministry to praise team to sitting up 'til all hours of the night laughing and cutting up...I truly admire and respect him.

So this conversation Sunday involved a broad range of topics-Cleveland, mutual friends, family, the TX women's conference, our church, and a lot of other things I'm sure I've forgotten. But the most important discussion we had was regarding me-of all things. I didn't anticipate it at all but I decided to confront him about something he had told me weeks earlier. He had hinted to me that he had something he wanted me to be praying about and that he would tell me "later". I thought he meant later that week but after his family going on Spring Break and me being gone for Easter, weeks have now gone by. I have thought about it but part of me has been to scared to ask. But I finally did and am so glad that we've talked it through. And although I can't share publicly what he has asked, I will say that I know that it is an answer to prayer.

For the past few months, I've been earnestly praying and seeking God for my niche and how I can best serve my church. Most of you who read this know I have felt called to the ministry ever since I was an young teenager. It started out in missions (which I do still feel a passion for but in a different arena-but that's for another post) and has since spread to women/girls and youth. I really just love people and want to do whatever I can to advance the Kingdom. I have been in such turmoil about how to use my talents and abilities and have longed for God to present opportunities for me to serve. Next to music (specifically praise and worship), the local church is my biggest passion and I have always been blessed to have the chance to serve at each church I've attended whether it be through singing, teaching, organizing, planning, or just general assistance. And I've loved every minute of it. I've just been waiting for that opportunity here at Canaanland. Now that it's here, I'm literally gleeful at all the possibilities and the ways our church will be enhanced. It excites me to know that I'll get to play a part in this new phase of our church's life. Things have been on an upswing for us lately and with our upcoming revival, I truly feel that we are going to experience a spiritual shift and see God take us to a deeper level. I feel like ever since my conversation with Pastor Sunday, I've already started the plunge and I know He has prepared me for such a time as this.

Ok, I know this doesn't make sense to many of you but I promise to post as soon as everything goes public. I am amazed at the undeserved blessings God is giving me! He is faithful and good and I pray His love shines down on each of you today!

In Him,
~BB
My flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ~Psalm 73:26