Developing a Culture of Wholeness

I just randomly listened to this message tonight by Kris Vallotton. Felt so much power behind it. I laughed, I cried. Definitely worth it.

Developing a Culture of Wholeness

Good tidings to you!

Yisrael "He has been saved by God"

I've wanted to write about my trip to Israel ever since I got back, but as soon as we hit US soil I got sick and have been wiped out for the past couple of days. There is SO much that I want to share and SO much that happened, it’s difficult to try to fit into one blog post. So, I will just put up the main highlights, and if ya want to hear more feel free to call me we can talky!
 
This trip was a perfect combination of learning and teaching.  There is so much history in Jerusalem, we were shown different sites where events from the Bible took place. The stories just came alive to me, being able to see with my own eyes the places where God chose to write His story makes God that much more real to me. There was one night where we went on the Tunnel Tours. Much of where Jesus walked is presently about 10 feet below the surface.  Jerusalem is layers deep because of all the wars that have happened.  After each war they’ve had to rebuild creating another layer. It is not uncommon to see archaeological projects going on as you walk the streets.  In the tunnels we were able to see the actual streets Jesus walked. During Jesus’s time they discovered that the streets of Jerusalem were literally made of marble!  Jerusalem in those days,  was one of the most beautiful cities ever created.  When our tour guide told us all this, I felt so blessed. I know God favors His children, He WANTS to bless, He sets us up for success, and truly does make all things beautiful.   

Our team also led a healing school outside the old city walls of Jerusalem at the 24/7 Prayer House called Sucaat Hallel.  This school became a launching pad to experience more of His healing power... our team leader asked some students to come up to the front and give a word of knowledge for what God wanted to heal.  I walked up there, and immediately I saw eyes being opened in my mind. I felt that the Holy Spirit was saying He wanted to heal people with eye problems.  I was nervous to give this word because I’m learning to work through the “what if’s”.  What if this isn’t God? What if they don’t get healed? That sorta thing…but God blesses the steps we take for Him.  So the word was released anyways and about half of the people stood up...

I noticed throughout the entire night there was a young girl about 5 years old running around. She had thick coke bottle glasses and was the cutest thing ever.  After the word was released her mom brought her up and asked me to pray for her. I talked to the little girl about how she’s a beautiful princess, and she just got SO excited! Then I asked if I could lay hands on her to pray for her.  She said yes. I just released a quick thanks to Jesus, lifted my hands and the little girl said “I can see much better now!”  I looked at her mom a little confused, wondering if she really was healed.  Her mom asked her if she could see without her glasses, and she said YES!  The little girl ran up to her dad and hugged him.  He and his wife started crying.  As I’m sure you can guess I started crying too. This moment just changed me, one minute this girl is legally blind, and the next she can see perfectly clear all because of a choice. A choice to give thanks to Jesus and pray.  Wow. I mean seriously. We saw so many more miracles happen too! There was a Muslim man who just recently accepted Christ. He had cancer and someone told him about the healing school so he came out.  A few of the guys on our team prayed for him, he went to the doctor later that week, came back to the school and told us he was COMPLETELY HEALED of cancer! He also said he was concerned because now he has to tell his family hes a Christian.

Later, we attended a Jewish orphanage where we got to just love on the kids.  Many of them came from families where the parents either didn’t want them, or couldn’t afford another child. I was reminded again of how much I actually love being around kids. They are so fun and honest about EVERYTHING you don’t have to worry about “putting on a face” with kids. Just free to be fun and goofy. I want adults to be like that too, how sweet would that be?? I mean seriously!! ;)

I’ll leave you all with some picy’s from the trip…thanks to everyone who helped with support and prayers, it was definitely a dream come true.  LOVE YOU ALL!!! :)

 Mediterranean Sea at Caesarea

Mt. Huron...the Mt. of Transfiguration 

Wailing Wall...last part of Temple left from Jesus' time

Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralyzed man

 Road Jesus walked before He was crucified..

Cave where they found Isaiah's scrolls

Tel Aviv Sunset

Great Quote

I watched the movie Coach Carter this past weekend, GREAT movie I HIGHLY reccommend it!  This is a quote from that movie, it just hit me for some reason. I've never thought about having a fear of success, however, I definitely saw areas where I've shrunk back in fear thinking that this was "humility". That is a false sense of humility.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." Marianne Williamson

Testimony Time!!

PRAISE JESUS!!!

Last night as I was getting ready to head to bed I started thinking about the missions trip to Israel. I felt like it just hit me for the first time, "How is this actually going to work out?" I need a LARGE sum of money in 4 days...for the first time the fear of not being able to go actually set in. I started to feel this reality, but I chose not to let it get me down.  I knew God heard my heart in that moment and He reminded me He is Jehova Jireh, my provider.  I was completely okay with whatever happened and let it go.

This morning I came into work, checked my email and saw that someone posted an anonymous payment of the EXACT amount needed, $1,495.00!!! We've learned at school that our words create worlds and testimonies literally release mercy to do it again, so anyone in need of breakthrough reading this, Lord just give them their breakthrough!

5 Languages of Love Test

Find out your 5 Languages of Love!

Click here to take the test -----> Test

This shows the ways in which you enjoy being loved by others, here are my scores:

10	Words of Affirmation
7	Quality Time
3	Receiving Gifts
3	Acts of Service
7	Physical Touch

Your Love Language

Words of Affirmation

Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.

Hey Friends!

Any amount is GREATLY appreciated NO MATTER how large or small! 

Check you can send it to:
Bethel Church
Missions Department
933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003

A New Adventure

Last Saturday I  got a chance to go rock climbing with some friends. There are some good climbing rocks near Burney Falls in the mountains. It was my first time EVER climbing any kind of rock! I was SUPER excited and to be honest, I thought it was going to be fun and easy.

As I got strapped in and stood at the base of the rock, I  literally had no clue what to do. I started to try to climb, but it felt so weird and unnatural, as if I were going to fall off. I literally couldn't do it. I went to go watch some other peeps to see how they did it, once I saw how it could be done I took off! Like Spiderlady! We climbed both sides of the rock, each about mid-level climbs, and about 50ft. high.  It was the best feeling in the world to climb the face of a rock, and not fall! I hit the top on both sides, then was reeled back down. I can see why people love rock climbing, there are SO many spiritual parallels you can draw from it. There were so many instances where I could've let fear overtake me, my legs even began shaking uncontrollably, however, with the encouragement of the people belaying I was able to find the strength to push through, grab on to the tiniest piece of rock and pull higher and higher! Once you hit the top its a beautiful view over the tops of trees!

My friend Wendee took me and sent some pics, heres what it looked like! SUPER FUN I CANNOT WAIT TO GO AGAIN!