I remembered this place and how it was/is such a great sanctuary for women in ministry.
I have a special prayer request of you and didn't want to post on my blog or other open forums.
Hubby and I have been in ministry for almost four years now.
OK that's a reason to break out in mad praise right there.
Whew.
In all of those four years we've yet to select, find a covering for ourselves and the ministry.
It's not because we haven't looked, prayed and met with people/organizations.
It's been a journey.
We had one bishop try and pit me against my beloved. Saying I was more anointed than he and I should hold title of senior pastor. OK we knew right then she was not the one. There's a whole man-hater vibe she seems to give off which is a turn off since I like my man!
We've talked with another bishop and he said all the right things, was very supportive but we just never seemed to click.
For one thing, hubby truly walks in the office of a prophet. I can count on one hand the number of people who have been able to see into him and give him a word. He stands before most other ministers/prophets and they pass over him. Now me on the other hand...oh woman of God this and woman of God that. I'm like am I that transparent? Sheesh! I'm like one open book but that have more to do with my persona more than anything.
So the person who covers us has got to be able to see/minister into my spouse. We haven't met this person yet.
We went to a conference a few weeks ago and it was a district meeting of sorts but on a whole other level. It was really phenomenal.
I watched the interaction and realized I miss fellowship.
I watched these spiritual fathers impart into their sons and daughters and while I was so excited for everyone I had to ask OK now when Lord?
Now don't get me wrong, the ministry continues and we don't lack anything. I got it through my thick skull that I was to continue and that I wasn't missing or needing anything. God had already equipped us. A covering would simply add to us and we want the accountability.
So I started looking around. Checking out my myspace friends...lots of bishops and apostles. Lots offering covering and credentials. And then there were a lot of turn offs. We don't do grandeur, fluff, pomp and circumstance. And a lot of the organizations, prophets, bishops and such eat that up. Not us.
We are a simple folk...LOL! We're not looking to be prostituted and raped either!
I'm ready to send out an email broadcast saying we're interviewing bishops/coverings but that would make us sound desperate and that we are not.
I know it's going to require more prayer and that God in his own time will do what he does.
So I said ALL of that to ask you to pray for us.
I really want to be apart and connect with God will have us too.
I pray they be revealed.
Pray anxiousness not be turned into desperation which can lead to hasty decisions.
A good friend of mine who just starting pastoring with her husband finds herself in the exact same situation with an equally prophetic spouse and no one to cover them.
Waiting patiently, (does finger nail rolling and tapping signify patience...LOL)
I totally understand your heart's desire. My husband and I are now in that same boat, however we found a place and are in a process with them. We are in no hurry, and have decided to take it slow and let God help us make the right relationships with the Bishop and the network.
http://www.destinywo.com/home.htm
Copy and paste into your search engine and check it out. We understand the search, the desire for connection, etc. I will be praying for you and your search!!!
Thank you so much! The youth conference sounds amazing! Total Abandonment! That is awesome...shucks I wanna go! And Tennessee is not that far from the Lone Star state! Thanks again, I will certainly look into.
