Has God ever rocked your world?  Well, he rocked mine yesterday.  The whole life of living in the power of the spirit has been new and exciting for me over this past year.  And the Lord is walking me along with baby steps.

Two evenings ago, I was really struggling.  It is very easy for the enemy to attack me with "You really aren't prepared for this Kasandra.  In fact, you have no clue what you are doing.  This leadership stuff is really difficult, and you aren't ready."  And those thoughts, those lies, were truly pressing on me Friday night.  I woke up in a bit of a funk because of it.  Quiet time was spent in frustration and with a lack of patience.  Yet the Lord is faithful.

Throughout the day, as the Lord broke me of these lies he pressed into me through the people around me.  Here are some of the words that the Lord communicated to me through people yesterday.

"You are in the right place.  You are encouraging me through your growth, and you are in the right place."

Isaiah 11: Then a shoot will grow from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit.  The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him, a Spirit of WISDOM and UNDERSTANDING, a Spirit of COUNSEL and STRENGTH, a Spirit of KNOWLEDGE and of FEAR of the Lord.  He will DELIGHT in the fear of the Lord!"

"You take charge in your leadership.  You are ready for this, and the Lord is with you."

Psalm 37:22-23: A mans steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way.  Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord holds his hand.

The Lords words through scripture and his affirmation through other people spoke to me greatly.  Joy is the only word that can describe the way I felt yesterday, and the way I felt as I woke up this morning.  The Lord is so good and patient with me.

This summer, my goal is to walk in His spirit, and feed on His scripture.  These are two things seem very simple, yet when I'm in the midst of leadership it is easy to get distracted.  I am so excited to feed on His truth this summer, and watch as His spirit moves within me.