Its almost like being in love..... but BETTER!

What a day this has been. Today was the big day for the Women's Luncheon. The day when my reality and my dream world collided. I went to bed last night SO excited. Like a an 8 year old on Christmas Eve...my heart and soul~ full of anticipation for all today would hold and it didn't disappoint. I got up early and went to church early to set up and do the sound check. When I arrived, the ladies were already setting up the beautiful spring inspired center pieces and making sure each table was stocked with a few tissue boxes. I walked the room and prayed over every table and chair asking the Lord to come in power and speak to each women intimately. I had planned, prepared and so all I needed to do was show up and see what He would do through this willing vessel. We enjoyed a nice soup and salad lunch and then I was introduced. I got up and the butterflies in my tummy started to flutter. With a few deep breaths I was on my way. We opened prayer and then a song. I bragged with some family pictures and started to share my story. Everyone had a story and today it was a chance for me to share mine with these 150 women. An amazing thing happened. I had prepared notes and yet as I started to speak, the words just continued to flow on their own... so much so that when I looked down at my notes, I couldn't even tell where I was at. I continued on and something powerful happened. There I was being completely transparent and vulnerable and I could feel Him smile I on me. A warmth came over me and I could feel His pleasure. It was like I was standing there with my mouth open and word by word, thought by thought I could feel Him guiding me. Saying things that weren't in my notes and/or saying them in a way I hadn't thought of before. Brilliant! God's power in us and through us is amazing. He came in power and truth was spoken and freedom came. I have such a strong sense today is truly the beginning of more. As I stepped out in obedience, I could feel a confidence and boldness come over me and it was great to see Him move. I sang a few songs I wrote and it was such a blessing to have this opportunity with these women. I look forward to many more as He carries me in this journey.