Patsy Lewis, Prayer Coordinator

  I enter God's rest daily by
~committing my day to Him in a Sunrise Prayer,
~through quiet, listening prayer,
~by prayerfully reading His Word.

Every morning when I awaken, I pray:

Heavenly Father, may I behold the wonders of Your creation and see through Your eyes and heart the world around me and everyone you choose to cross my path.

Precious Jesus, may I exalt You in all that I say and do and may my lips praise You for Your blessings and saving grace.

Breath of Heaven, breathe afresh on me today, and may I be aware of Your presence every waking moment and even as I lie down to rest at the end of the day.

Holy God, Three in One, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I commit this day to You.

 
Soon after I arise, I spend a few minutes listening for what He may have to say to me. Spending quiet, listening time in God's presence has been transformational for me.  Even if I hear no words to record, I am flooded with peace as I sit at His feet.  Presently, I am on day twenty of a twenty-six day trip to special events in five states.  Before I left I sensed Him saying:  "The tasks ahead will be challenging but thrilling.  Prepare with diligence.  I am very much aware of the longings in your heart."  A few days later, He said:  "A new vision is being birthed in your heart.  Move forward."  Along the journey, I recorded these messages that kept me focused and filled with peace no matter how full the schedule:  "Although yesterday was filled with the unexpected, your change of plans became a blessing.  Accept whatever happens with this new development as from Me.  Focus on Me.  Be Patsy--no pretense--no need to impress. Reflect and rest."

Often God speaks to me as I prayerfully read His Word.  Today I have been reading from Luke 24 and Acts 1 where Jesus advised His followers to wait for the promised Holy Spirit.  He has reminded me that I am to be His witness wherever He sends me, and just yesterday I recorded His message:  "You are a part of an army of women that I am mobilizing to be a force for delivering the message of holiness, cleansing, and transformation that comes from the anointing power of My Holy Spirit."  I have learned to rest as I read the Bible with an open heart, wait quietly in God's presence, and commit each day to Him.