Sunday, December 6, 2009

In August after I finished CWG, )a two year online writing school), I was relieved. It freed up alot of time and gave me a break from having to have a lesson done every two weeks. However, in October, Patricia King, came to our school and taught on "Dreaming Big" and allowing God to give us visions and begin making those dreams come true. Several weeks later, another speaker from our school was teaching on how often God gives us seeds but instead of planting them and allowing them to grow, we often hold them in our hands. I realized the reasons God hadn't given me bigger dreams with my future is simply because I haven't pursued my smaller dreams. I thought in August when I finished CWG I had completed the course. Which, to a degree is true, however, I still have nothing published. So I took the first scary step. I submitted my the first three chapters and overview of my Biblestudy "Daughters of the King" to Patricia King's publishing company. The head editor replied back and told me that she believed it would be to expensive for a student to publish through them because they have the author pay for the printing of the book. However, that I am a good writer and believes I should pursue publishing it. God has been reminding me of how much I love writing lately. I have kept myself so busy "learning" that I haven't allowed myself to go to the next level of "doing" in the areas I've already learned in. I wanted to learn everything I could so I would be prepared and wouldn't fail, however I've recently learned that failure is simply a part of life and learning and it shouldn't stop me from going on in life. God has been teaching me so much but that doesn't mean I forget the lessons of the past. I am determined to see my dreams fulfilled with God's help. However, I know that doesn't mean I won't mess up again, it simply means I take one step at a time and keep going until it's been done!

Friday, November 20, 2009

November

So life has been alot the same... work, school, etc. So I thought I'd just throw in little nuggets of what I've learned lately:
We've been assigned to pick a story in the Bible and do Biblical research and ask God to give us downloads. I've done several but David and Goliath was one of my favorites!
"Your giant may sound big, you have to remember your God is bigger." "Most people fear the giants so much that they not only run but spend life quaking in fear." "We need to be so confident in 'who we are' in Christ that when our identity is questioned we are not moved!
The first week of November was inner healing. Wow! It was powerful! The first day we got into groups of two to three with one male and two females to stand in the place of those who had hurt us to forgive and be forgiven. At first no one really wanted to do it, yet the results we're so powerful for those who opened up and let old wounds be revisited and healed when they forgave those who had hurt them. Wednesday was outreach day which is always powerful bringing Jesus' truth to kids from 1st to 6th grade. Thursday was on the Father's heart and our identity. Friday was on Spiritual Slavery to Spiritual Sonship. Both were very powerful. God did alot with each student on those days. I personally was freed from alot of junk I didn't even know existed.
The next week we attended Bill Johnson and Randy Clark's healing school. Again, it was amazing. Even though my head is still spinning from all the info we've learned this month! I'm going to just write a few things that really hit me at the conference.
"My great intellect makes for a great conversation but makes a horrible lord." "Jesus had to have a peace in his heart and internally before He could release peace to end the storm. We're always positioned to change the world around us. It starts with inner peace." "When someone isn't healed you learn to have compassion and it an open invitation to come be with God to find the key to have break through." "Scripture doesn't contain God, it reveals Him." "If you hear a word more than once, it will most likely face more oppostition and oppression. It doesn't mean it's the most important or defining word of your life."
This week is on the Holy Spirit. It's been good. Today we are hearing from some missionaries who've spent time with Heidi Baker and are going to work in the underground churches in China. I'm really excited! Oh, we'll find out where we are going for our mission trip as well!
TTYL!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Wow... where do I start? I feel like God is accelerating my learning abilities this year! This last month we studied prophecy. I feel like I have a really good foundation with that area now. I just love all the foundational stuff I've been learning. It's been really awesome. I've really enjoyed working with the counseling people. It's amazing to see how much people are transformed just going through a prayer session and just realizing that God loves them no matter what they've done or gone through. It's so rewarding when I see them walking around free because they've experience the Father's love. Even the training I'm receiving from being under this group has been amazing! I know God is giving me a huge dose of what I'm going to need in the future... although what that is I still don't know. I'm pretty sure I'm suppose to go to Thailand in March to work with the prostitutes and sex slavery. The thought of coming up with that money when I'm barely making ends meet is challenging; yet God is my provider and if its suppose to happen it will. This past couple months have been hard yet good. God has been doing alot of refining. This week's theme has been doing inner healing for all of us students. Although it hasn't been very fun; it's been amazing all that I and my fellow students have been freed of. Next week we're going to Bill Johnson and Randy Clark's healing school in Abilene. I'm really excited. Work has been really good. I love my job! My manager has been amazing as far as working with my school schedule. I am walking in His favor and learning to live out of the Kingdom realm!
More to come,
Missy

Friday, October 23, 2009

I'm really behind on blogging...

Hey guys,
Man, God has been doing so much in my life lately. Each of the students were given a free "exchange" session. I really didn't think I had much to deal with. Was I wrong! We dealt with some things that went back to mindsets and stuff that had been set when I was in my mom's womb.
Then Patricia King came. At first I was a little bummed. Because she was focusing on "dreaming big" after you turned 40. But the more I listened the more I realized it applied to me. Just to not give up on dreams, and really stay after dreams I have started and finish them.
God has also been working on me with the "money" issue. I love my job, however, they are only giving me about 15 hours a week. To pay off all my bills, I need about 20 a week. I truly believe He is keeping me at this place so I will have to depend on him. He is faithful and I have had more than enough. Although, sometimes I don't receive it until last minute. However, my God is faithful.
We've been studying prophecy. So yesterday, they picked five people to prophecy over three people who had been picked from the crowd. However, they weren't allowed to see who it was until afterwards. I was one of the three prophecied. It was really awesome. They were right on! God spoke to me through what they were saying.
Please continue to lift me up as I've been going through the refiners fire. It's been really good, but that is an area ya'll can pray for. Love ya'll!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

So this last week has been busy... like normal. Last weekend we had Becky Castle do the "exchange" conference. On Thursday I did my actual session. It was really awesome! It brought up things I didn't even know about like judgments and unforgiveness that was holding me back from moving on. I think it will really help me in the future.
Patricia King came to our church this weekend. Mom and Lane came to visit me and attend the conference. She was very awesome! She was an amazing speaker and really challenged me to live in the "kingdom" mindset. It was really good to just have some hang time with mom and Lane. We had a lot of fun running around Ft. Worth :)
God is continually teaching me that He is my provider... and to continually thank God for the miracle He is going to provide because He has promised that I will always have enough when things don't always look like there will be enough.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Hello,
So this last week has been crazy busy cause I worked 25 hours at David's Bridal which is awesome! It won't continue to be that busy until Jan. during our busy season, but it was great while it lasted. Not a whole lot new. This weekend has been pretty low key which I needed. Sebastian came to visit and we had a wonderful time hanging out. That time is precious when we only get to see each other every two weeks! School is staying busy. Patricia King is coming to town next weekend. I'm really looking forward to her conference. My mom is coming too, so I'll get to hang out with her for a little bit. This month we're studying prophecy. I'm really excited about all we'll be doing! This last Thursday and Friday we had Becky Castle come and do "The Exchange" which is where you learn to have an intimate conversation with God and exchange your junk for his truth. The actual program was really good, however, she wasn't a very good speaker so the actual conference was quite boring. I go on Thursday to have my personal "exchange" which I'm very excited about. I begin working with the transformation team on Tuesday. I've been doing some homework but I actually start working with them tomorrow. So that's it for now! I hope everyone is doing well! I miss y'all!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Adjusting

Hello,
So there's not too much new to report. I am working around 20 hours a week. I have alot of favor at my job. I really enjoy my work, I'm pretty much will learn how to do all of it. Today I learned how to dye shoes. I know God has placed me there, hopefully I will influence the other employees and bring some unity. School is going good, staying busy with their many assignments and required activities. Adjusting has been a little bit more difficult back to a crazy schedule. Trying to stay on top of everything. Overall I'm really enjoying it :). So that's it... School just started up so I'm sure in a day or two I will have new and amazing things to share!!!
Love ya'll :)

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Life...

Hello,
So life has been crazy hectic lately. I started work at David's Bridal, Tuesday morning. I really enjoy the work, it's alot of fun. I'm the customer's service representative. Although I'm still being trained, I pretty much will learn to do everything. Mainly greeting customers, answering phones, finding out details so I can register them, showing them around, making appointments, etc. At first I was a little bummed I didn't actually work with the dresses, it was short lived when I found out that they get payed by their sales not by hour. There is alot of drama among the staff, but overall I really everyone I've met.
I went home this weekend, it was so good to come visit. I saw alot of friends! It was fun!!! We also celebrated Jake's 18th birthday before I left.
School has been good. Their has been more homework, although not that much it is very time consuming. We started outreach Wednesday. It was really awesome! I'm working with the 3rd and 4th grade kids! They were so sweet! (If I didn't post it earlier, it's basically a backyard Bible club.) It was really awesome to work among kids again.
I've been a bit overwhelmed this week. I love everything I'm doing it just all started in one week with deadlines!!! However, I get to sleep in tomorrow for the first time in a while and am very excited!
I was talking to God during worship and just asking Him to show me how much He loved me today in a special way. I had felt some condemnation and knew it was from the devil but I just wanted to hear from God and feel His loving presence. Anyways, during break someone just came up and handed me $50 and told me that God had told them to just bless me with it! At first I was like "cool, someone just gave me money." But then I realized, that was God just surprising me with His love and "special" gift! I was so blessed!!!!
Today at class we had a really exciting time! God was really showed up among us. Alot of people were getting drunk in the spirit, laughter was among many of us. When the teaching time ended, so many people couldn't even walk because the presence of God was so heavy upon us. It ended up that I had gold dust covering my face and hands, the more I touched people it spread to them and multiplied every time they went and touched someone. It was so cool! I made a comment of how "I had never been drunk in the Spirit before." Someone had me lean my head back and open my mouth. Before I knew it I was laughing hysterically and couldn't stop! It was really fun! I experienced God in a new way.
So that's it for now... TTYL!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

God is so Good!

I've been so amazed and in awe of how faithful God is too me! I've always known He is yet, there has definitely been a new level of His love and faithfulness. Let's see... where to start.
Well, I knew when God was calling me here He wanted to really and train me in two to three areas. The first was music. They had two auditions for the music team and I made it. Yesterday was orientation. I am so excited at what we'll be learning! We will have a teaching time, and study some of the history of God's designed worshippers, the Levites. Then we'll have two workshops, at this point they have promised to really work with us on our instrument and vocals. They will also give us a good background of theory teaching us to play with a band. As well as, teaching us how to lead worship.
Second, as you know I have been feeling like I need to prepare myself to go to very dark places. So I've talked to the transformation leaders. They have agreed for me to work with them. I actually talked to the leader yesterday for the first time in person. I am so excited! They have assigned me to books, (one is on CD). They also have weekly meetings as a team I am invited to join as much as possible. They are adding me to the team emails so I'm up to date.
The third but not the least, is the youth group. I love the youth leaders, Chris and Amber White. I'm not sure how, but I ended up as the small group/discipleship group for the girls. I am very excited. They have also let me know that they would love to work alongside of me and really learn the ropes of what they do.
So I had a chance to be a personal assistant. Kevin sent him a "professional" description of my job. As soon as this guy received Kevin's email, he immediately sent me one saying he was very interested. I called him yesterday and talked to him in person. Although very interested when he found out I would only be around for a year, he told me that he needed someone more permanent. So I was a little bummed but knew God was going to provide me with a job. During class we always have a break. Well I had a voice mail from David's Bridal. It turns out that they had customer service job that they would like for me to work for them! I was so excited! I have a final interview tomorrow and then they want me to start working as soon as next Tuesday. As of right now to start me off, they only have ten hours to hire me. But they said it wouldn't take long for it to grow into 20-25 hours. Which I am praying in the hours. However, I've also been offered a cleaning job once a month. But the people doing it are going to bless me by paying me $100 for that one day of work. I am so very excited!
I've also had some more problems with my car. Well, I called them the other day and told them what was going on. They said to come on in and they will take care of me. Also, that I shouldn't be having those problems since I've only had the car for about a month. So I hoping they'll fix it for free. We'll see...
God has opened doors I never dreamed would happen! He is blowing my socks off! Even with what were learning at school. I am so blessed.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Hey Ya'll,
So I am going to be working with the school ministry with kids on Wednesday afternoon. I am very excited to be working with kids again!
God has given me an amazing peace about a job. I am really learning to live in the "kingdom". There should be no stress about a job, God has called me here and He owns all the money in the world. I will be taken care of. I've have two interviews with several more very good possibilities. I've just continued to pray patience and favor :).
So I keep getting these amazing prophecies about setting the captives free and being sent to very dark places. My thoughts are, "awesome, but I don't know how to deal with that level of spiritual warefare yet." So I went and talked to my supervisor. They've arranged for me to begin learning under the Transformation team. I will basically read books and just sit on and pray during inner healing or deliverance sessions as much as my schedule allows. Then they'll just train me through out the year and hopefully let me help at some point.
Sunday, I went to the youth leader meeting for the next year. Afterwords, I began speaking to the youth leaders and sharing my heart with them. They are already working with an intern who is the "youth intern" and teaching him all the ropes of what they do. They invited me to work along side them as much as possible and they will do the same for me.
I also find out about whether or not I am on the music team this morning. God has blessed me so much. Those three ministries were ones I had hoped to be trained in. He has lined up so that it looks like I will be able to be fully equiped in those areas!
Although, I still very much miss my friends and family, (especially Sebastian), God has began to give me some very good friends who are like-minded and who will keep me accountable. I believe I'm almost past the "awkward" stage of leaving home and becoming settled on my own. God is taking care of me and I am growing in Him. Someone prophecied over me that "this was my 'Esther' year of preparation. I will grow physically more beautiful and spiritually and emotionally develop and grow. God has set this year aside to prepare me and deepen my relationship with Him in a new way."' I am very excited at all God is doing and as I learn to live in the Kingdom realm. Thank you for your prayers, support and love!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Hey Ya'll,
Sorry it's been a few days. God has really been stretching me. Sebastian, Jake and Lane came up to see me Saturday- Sunday which was amazing. However, Monday and Tuesday I suffered horrible homesickness. Partly because I spent Labor Day alone. God really showed me yesterday I have to get past the third week. He reminded me that when I was in China, I hated being there the third week, yet looking back God taught me so much during that homesickness time. Someone just reminded me today that God is taking this time to have me all to himself :). So I know all will be well.
This week we are studying Identity. It's been really good. Today was amazing. I only had five hours of sleep yet, God gave me the most joy and energy I've had since I've been here. Today we learned about the four ministries we will be working with every Wednesday afternoon. We put down our preferences and I will know which one exactly tomorrow. It was very encouraging and exciting!
God has really began to bless me with a group of friends. We often go take time just to have a little bit of fun!
So I heard back from David's Bridal and they hired someone more experienced. So I am eagerly job hunting again. However, God has given me abundant peace. I know He is my provider and isn't sitting up there ringing His hands because he doesn't know what I'm going to do. LOL! He has the perfect plan and I am to wait on Him because He is faithful. However, prayers on getting a job are still wanted :).
I'll close for now. I'll update soon on which ministry I'll be apart of and all that I'll be doing with it. TTY Soon :)

Friday, September 4, 2009

Orientation is over...

Sorry it's been a while since I updated. Thursday was really awesome. They had a time where the leaders and interns anointed everyone with oil and prophesied. It was really awesome! They first received some words over our class. That are class was being raised as generals and God was accelerating our knowledge at a quick pace so we could go new places. (I left my notebook in my car which had the specific prophecies written down so I'll have to record them later.) One of the biggest things that stuck with me was that "This is a new beginning for me." "I will be a bright light in a very dark place. Working with people that no one else around me will be willing to work with." It was really awesome!
Today, I had a pretty rough start to my day. I believe God is really using this time to stretch me. Thinking about finances I realized if I use absolutely every penny I have, I can pay off everything for one more month. That was a little stressful. However, God is good. Guess what we talked about today??? How God owns everything. :) (Doesn't our God have a sense of humor?) Matt and Sonja our leaders shared their testimony of how God led them here and the walk of faith they went through. It was so encouraging. I really realized that one, God has led me here and two, He is going to provide. Although, I am going to find some verses on prosperity and start reading them over my life :). I also talked to David's Bridal. The manager who decides who they hire has been traveling. Hopefully, they'll have an answer for me (with a job) by Monday or even as late as Thursday. My other apps where I've applied could be another week at best. I know God's timing is perfect even though things don't necessarily look very good right now. I got to hang out with some friends tonight and had a lot of fun. I'm really starting to connect with some people which is a definite answer to prayer. So orientation week is finally over and next Tuesday we start learning about our identity. I'm very excited :) TTY Soon... Love ya'll!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

So... yesterday was a really good day but very long. God is going to have to teach me patience. Sitting for 8 hours listening to talking is awesome, yet I have a hard time sitting that long. So we started off with auditions for the worship track (team). It was really good. Pretty much we all sang one of three songs in different levels so they could see our voice range and test our harmony. They also tested out the musicians. It was a very laid back thing. They told us if we don't make it, its simply because God doesn't want us in this ministry at the time but something else. They are praying this week and we will have one more audition next Wednesday. After more prayer they will tell us who made the team and who didn't. I had a lot of fun.
Class went really well. It's pretty much just introductory stuff still. I'm really ready to get into actual teaching but it will come. Our book for the month is, "Supernatural ways of Royalty" by Kris Vallotton and Bill Johnson. I'm really enjoying class and starting to meet people and make friends.
Youth group went really well, too. I haven't met many of the youth kids but am getting acquainted with all the leaders who assist Chris and Amber the youth ministers.
So I'm really excited for Sebastian and Jake to come visit me Sat. Through Monday!!!! Oh, I'm also praying for a phone call from David's Bridal confirming my future job. I'm just declaring it out there right now!
That's it for now! TTYL

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

First Day of School

Hello,
So today was my first day of school. I have to be honest, when I first headed off to school this afternoon I didn't really want to be there. I suffered from homesickness after my family left me last night to go back to life. Part of me has been struggling with why I am here, so far from home. After being introduced to all the staff of Convergence church we had around 1-2 hours of praise of worship where God came and wrapped his arms around me. When I was standing there singing I heard him lovingly whisper in my ear, "You are not forsaken or forgotten. I am here with you and I love you." After that, they gave us about 30-40 minutes to write our expectation and what we want to take from the year. One of the things I wrote down was that I really wanted to be taken to new heights and new places in my walk with Him. Almost every country I've visited and many of the conferences I've attended people have prophesied that I have a great calling on my life. However, I'm not sure what that calling is. I asked God that He would reveal that calling on my life to me and teach me to walk in it. Also, to provide me with financial support and a job with which I have much favor with my hours so work and ministry aren't constantly colliding. Before we ended we walked through a prayer tunnel. Two of the words I specifically remember were the following: "I have a pure spirit and that the pure in spirit will see God with sweet heart." The second was: "You have a calling on your life and will set the captives free."
So that was the first day. I'm expecting great things from the next ten years and am totally excited for the next year!!!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Interview

So today was my interview at David's Bridal. I feel really good about it. They said they would let me know at the end of the week. I am very at peace about it and know God is in control. However, all prayers are appreciated. I would really like this job but we will see what happens. My family (all except Jake) stopped by on their way home from camping to see me. It was a very good visit but not long enough. It's amazing how much more your family means to you when you don't see them as much and know it will be a long time until you see them again. Thank you for all your love and prayers! You have no idea how much it means to me!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Starting a new week!

Hello,
I have currently been here living in my new apartment for about one week. I have an awesome roommate. :) Tomorrow, I start the adventure. I have been trying to find a job all week and have an interview with David's Bridal tomorrow. Please pray I get this job!!! Tuesday class starts. I am very excited for all that the year holds. I know that this very well could be the hardest year yet. However, God has brought me here and is more than able to sustain me and carry me when I fall. I know if you are reading this blog it is because you care about me. Thank you so much for your love, support and prayers!
In Him,
Missy Huston