My Biggest Faith Move Thus Far

I remember sitting in the pew of my old church home, with a heavy chest, feeling convicted and uncomfortable, waiting to hear my Pastors message. Some of the sisters of the church stopped by and asked, “Where’s that pretty smile at today?” I flashed a warm smile, to be polite, but on the inside I was feeling so guilty. I felt convicted for being in a place I had grew to love. A place where I worshipped the Lord, a place where I had given my life to Christ. The Lord had been dealing with me heavily about going to a “new” place in Him. But who would have ever imagined that that “new” place would cost me to leave my church home.

I sought godly counsel. I was sure they would advise me otherwise, but it was the opposite of my expectation. They advised me to be solely lead by the Holy Spirit, to step out on faith, and be obedient. AND that’s exactly what I did! I fasted and stayed in His presence. I got in the word like never before. I wanted to be sure that I was hearing right and that I wasn’t being led by my emotions. As hard as it was to accept, The Lord was dealing with me and my husband about leaving our church home. Was it tough? Uh YES!! Faith waived at times? Girl how many times?! For two months my husband and I was left with no spiritual covering. We got hit with so many attacks; financial attacks, martial attacks, and even our faith was attacked! Yet! I continued to put one foot in front of the other and kept walking by faith. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7) & “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” (1 Corinthians 14:33) We visited several different churches. With each visitation, expecting God to give us a word, sign if this would be our new church home. I remember getting impatient and wanting to settle for a church home, because to be honest, I was very uncomfortable and lonely. I felt so young and immature in Christ. I felt as if I wasn’t equipped for the task the Lord had given me. I wanted to jet back to the norm, but the Holy Spirit just would not let it be so. Even when I would be alone and my mind would get to racing, “well maybe this is all a mistake ... maybe we’re supposed to be at our old church home,” The Holy Spirit would quicken my thoughts immediately! He would gently assure me that I’m making the right move, that I heard right! That it was “Him” that dropped this move in my spirit, which I couldn’t shake. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say on the Lord.” (Psalm 27:14)

Fast forward to one year and four days to date later …

We’re members to an awesome church, Powerhouse Church of God In Christ, Pastored by the Evangelist, Prophet, Anthony Friday Senior, (Insert smiley face). My husband and I serve in several different ministries at our church home. We’ve met some incredible people there, made some lifelong friends, and have grown tremendously in Jesus. Literally my prayer life, praise and worship have sky rocked to another level. That step of faith has blessed me in more ways that I can name.

So I ask …

Has the Lord been tugging on your heart lately, about making a certain faith move? Maybe the Lord have been leading you to leave a certain relationship or friendship.

Or …

Maybe the Lord have been telling you to leave a current job, move to another state, or even pushing you to step out on faith and start that business he has planted on the inside of you. Sis, let me encourage you to do it! Go for it! “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24) You have no idea what’s on the other side of your obedience. I know the unknown seem so scary. And the enemy WILL come in with those thoughts, “what if you fail?”, “You’re not really hearing from God” to try to paralyze your mind with fear and torment you, but I bind up that blood sucking, dream killing, purpose snatching spirit in the name of Jesus!! I plead the Blood of Jesus over your mind!! “For God did not give us the spirit of fear; but of love, peace, and a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) Sis you will never receive all of what God have for you, unless you first take that step of faith and go for it. Seek the Lord for clarity and strength. Un clutter your spirit with worldly distraction, get in a place where you turn your ear to the voice of the Lord. Ask the Lord to guide you, to anoint and order your steps. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6) I smile as I close, because I know you are going to step out on faith and obey whatever the Lord has placed on your heart to do!

Jesus is just that good,

Pamelia Walker