I really do Love Philadelphia, and I am so glad that the Lord is working here. I know I am leaving soon, but I have been so blessed here.
This past weekend we held a flea market at Calvary Philly and had some woman from a shelter in the city come and get new clothes that had been donated. It was amazing to see how blessed they were. It amazed me that God set up this whole thing for them. At least 50 woman gave up their weekend to set up the flea market for them. That is the beauty of the body of Christ.
The theme verse was Luke 12:27-28: "Consider the Lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He cloth you?"
Now, to be honest I have never lacked in the clothing department. Really, I have never really been in need. So I was challenged to think, if all of a sudden I had nothing, do I believe that God would provide? Of coarse I say yes, but do i really believe it? I've seen God give me money for College, and I seen Him continually providing. I think we walk through life not realizing what God has provided for us. We thank our parents, but we forget to thank God. George Mueller said "If God doesn't provide for me, it will be the first time." I've been reminded of all that God has given me, and further more convinced that I have deserved none of it.
The Senior High Prayer retreat was this weekend also. I went very well! I was personally so blessed as I know the kids were as well. The Lord was good!
