In Between the Waves

I always lose track of time. There is not much going on, and then all of a sudden we are running with things, and then two months have passed already. During the last few months, we had several teachers come with topics such as renewing our minds, prophecy, and God's plumb line. In this last week we had some amazing friends from Spain come to teach about hearing God, leaving the desert behind us, and having expectations in God. We were so blessed to have them here, even for just a few days.
We also had several ministry opportunities come up unexpectedly. For example, we found out on the day that Mumford and Sons would be playing at a venue in Camden. So a few of us decided to wait and see if there would be any extras let in. Unfortunately we didn't get in to see the concert, but we spent several hours in line talking with the people around us and sharing about what we do for God. Also, we were interviewed for a crew that was making a video for the band so they could see how their music was influencing people. They asked us why we were there and how Mumford's music has influenced us and others. We were able to share that we are artists as well, and that we actually pray for the band regularly. The camera crew was really touched, and we were really encouraged as well. As well, two of our teammates (who are actresses) received free tickets to the Radio Times Festival here in London, to participate in the audience of a panel of one of their favorite shows, Call the Midwife. They were able to speak to some of the actors, who they as well are praying for, and share some words from God for them.
Just a few days ago, we held our third exhibition of the year, to showcase works from the students and share what God has done in them in these last few months. It is a chance to learn how to set up for exhibitions, practice performances, and also honor them and all they have put into this time with God. We had artwork, sculptures, photographs, clothing, music performances, dances, and live tattooing all in the church where we work during the week. Not many people came, but I could see that the students were proud of themselves and were really encouraging and untied with one another. God has done so much in them, and in us as staff. I only produced one piece for this exhibition, even though I had planned to do more, and I was almost disappointed with myself. I was talking with God about it, and he quieted my heart and told me that it was not about physical things that I or any of us had produced, but that the students were our true exhibition. That everything we have done these last few months has not been for us, but for God's glory in their lives, and I could really see them as God sees them.
This week we are preparing to leave for outreach to Puerto Rico. As of now, we have decided to break up the parts of the theatre production and just perform them on the streets. We will be spending time where the people are, and also spending time in different churches on the island, sharing what we do and how we do it with God. It will be a really good time, but also a new and different time. Outreach always brings a new dynamic, new growth, and new struggles. I'm so excited to see what God is going to bring to the area and to the hearts there.
Lately, God has been using the ocean as a way to teach my heart. I feel like right now we are in between waves. Not in the way that we are in a lull, but in a way that we have a time of quiet and rest before we need to gear up and hold tight. Like when you are body surfing, when the wave comes you tense up and you jump, sometimes turning your face away so you don't get splashed. But then there is the in between, where you can just float and rest for a moment. This is how I feel God working right now. He never brings more than we can handle, and as we continue to grow, he can bring bigger waves. But for now, I feel at rest in between the waves.

Thank you all for your continued love and support!
Bless you