There is much going on in my life right now, and I wanted to be able to update everyone on what's going on. So I figured a blog would be the easiest way.
Before I get in to what and where the Lord is leading me, I want to provide some background. Back at the very beginning of the Awakening here at IHOP–KC (last November), God started speaking some different things to me. One very specific thing that He told me was that 2010 was not going to look what I thought it was going to look like, and that I would have many new opportunities presented to me. Well, fast forward to March, 2010 and that word has started to take root in my life. Many different things have been shifting and changing for me, and God is closing doors in this season for me in Kansas City. At the same time, He has been opening new doors for me in Pennsylvania.
In all of this whirlwind of change, I have gotten very specific confirmation from the Lord and peace about all of this, and I have decided after much prayer that I am moving to Pennsylvania at the beginning of next month (May). I have decided to step down from full-time staff here at IHOP–KC (whether for a season or indefinitely, I do not know), and move to Lancaster, PA to live with a few of my closest friends out there. Most people I encounter immediately ask me "what are you going to be doing out there?" My first answer to that is "I don't fully know, but what I do know is that I am supposed to be there." I feel such peace from the Lord about moving to PA, and such discontentment if I were to stay in Kansas City right now. So, above all else, I'm moving there because I feel that I am supposed to. I do, however, have an idea what I'll be doing while I'm there. I have many awesome and very close friends out there that I am excited to join with—they lead worship and prayer at a few different churches in the area, and I would be jumping on board with that and helping out anywhere and everywhere I can. There is also a house of prayer out there that I plan on looking into getting involved with as well. My main objective is to be obedient to the Holy Spirit in all that I do, so I must obey His calling on my life and go where He says to go.
I do feel, at this time, that moving to PA will only be for a season (I'm thinking anywhere between six months to a year), and that afterwards I will move back to Kansas City and rejoin staff at IHOP–KC. However, it's entirely in God's hands as I never know where or what He'll lead me to next.
I am greatly excited and greatly scared of the near future, as this is a big step of faith for me. I appreciate all of my friends here in Kansas City. It has been an honor to run with you for these past two and a half years. I appreciate all of my friends and family back in Michigan as well, and I thank you for your continued support in all that I do. I plan on stopping back home for a week or two before I finalize my move to Kansas City, so I hope to see you all. And lastly, I thank all my friends in Pennsylvania (new and old); I'm excited to move forward and see what God has for us in this next season as I take part and join you. Thank you all for your continued prayer and support. I am trusting that God will provide all of the financial aspects of this, and am praying that He expands my capacity for ministry and all that He has called me to.
God is faithful. Amen.
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