Power of God 2009 Convocation! and also what God's been telling me

This week, beginning the day after my birthday, began the Power of God 2009 Convocation, that begins every summer, between June and July. Next yr, it's going to begin on my birthday :) It's a big week long conference, with famous singers & preachers from all over the country who come and speak at Bethany Baptist Church, in Lindenwold NJ.

Lately, I've been trying to seek the Lord & just stay in His Will. There was a time when I backslid, and God told me something powerful that's changed my perspective. He basically told me that it's not safe playing with God. The same way He has called me to serve Him, He can also replace me with someone who is serious and dedicated to living for Him fully. Since then, I wake up and thank God for everyday He gives me, because that's another day to serve Him & walk with Him once more. Also, He's been speaking to me about being humble & not focusing on my needs, but being like Jesus and serving others unselfishly. A man in my church spoke to me, and I believe God put it on his heart to tell me this, but he told me that I should become a missionary. Honestly, when I was younger, I told myself that I would become a missionary & travel the world telling everyone about Jesus Christ. So I was surprized when he told me that I should become a missionary. I want to be positive this is God's calling on my life, so I'm seeking Him for clarity.

But during this week, the Lord has been telling me a lot of things. He told me that I should be completly open to Him and what He's trying to do in my life. He told me that I should praise Him in the storm. When I'm experiencing trials, the Father should be the first One I call on for help. I shouldn't run, or consent man, but I should run to the house of God first. When things look hard, I should lift Him up anyway. This is the season of the open door. Your open door is behind the enemy. He told me that I should make Him my all-sufficiency. I won't lose my mind when I lose things & people in my life, because Jesus will be all I need; He is the ultimate supplier. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. And tonight, God's been telling me how I can hear Him speak to me, the different types of things He may say, and what impact they have on me. Victory and blessings come from obeying the voice of the Lord, no matter what.

And God's not done speaking yet... ;) One more day & night of the conference & I'm excited about what He's doing. Amen!! :)