You know those people that you meet once, but know they are someone you would be friends with? That’s exactly what I felt when I met Whitney. She made me laugh from the moment I met her at the Garden and then we were able to connect even more through Moms in the Making. When it was time for the conference to come I knew she had to go and even talked her into getting on a plane (which she isn’t a fan of) with me so we could be travel buddies!
Whit, I’m so thankful for you and your friendship. You make me laugh on a daily basis, are a great encourager, and the queen of gifs. Thank you for sharing your testimony with us today!
I felt very anxious coming to the conference. I was expectant because of what I had heard before, but didn’t know if it would be life changing for me like other people had said it was for them.
During one of the sessions lead by Melanie Murphy we wrote down lies we were believing on a card. This was a big moment for me. There were things I didn’t even know I was believing over myself and my miscarriages. I had been carrying the weight of these things and holding myself at fault for so long. I was able to break those off and leave with that weight lifted off of me and letting the truth of God wash over me.
We had group prayer where different people prayed over us and received prophetic cards. The card I received was the exact card meant for me. If either one of my friends to the right or left of me would have gotten it it wouldn’t have made sense for them. Theirs wouldn’t have made sense for me either.
Worship was such a freeing environment. It was a place where I felt comfortable to be my full self and worship even though there were hundreds of other people around.
This conference changed my life because we were taught about the tools we already had in our toolbox to use. Caroline Harries made a powerful statement when she said we decide whether we partner up and shake hands with the enemy or not. Sometimes it can be easy for us to do that without even realizing it because we are leaving the back door open.
You have to be more intentional. You have to be willing to physically move your hand away and take it out of any place the enemy can try to come in and get you to make agreements with him.
Jeffie Jones said every story whispers his name. You have to lean in to hear a whisper.
A song that really spoke to me at the conference was It Is So by Elevation Worship.
There is a promise
That points beyond my failure
There is a still voice
To silence all my fears
Even the worst of my mistakes
Are miracles in the making
Are miracles in the making
By Your stripes, I am healed
With one touch, I am made whole
You have spoken
And I know that it is so
In the storm, You are peace
And Your love won’t let me go
You have spoken
And I know that it is so
In every season
Your purpose is unchanging
In every moment
You’re working for my good
Jesus the Rock that never fails
Your kingdom will not be shaken
Your kingdom will not be shaken
By Your stripes, I am healed
With one touch, I am made whole
You have spoken
And I know that it is so
In the storm, You are peace
And Your love won’t let me go
You have spoken
And I know that it is so
Oh I know, yes I know
I already know you’re gonna do it
‘Cause faith will suit you, ah
‘Cause faith will show you, ah, Lord
Your word is settled in heaven
It will be done
Father, let it be done
Yours is the kingdom forever
Your will be done
Let it be done
Your word is settled in heaven
It will be done
Father, let it be done
Yours is the kingdom forever
Your will be done
Let it be done
Your word is settled in heaven
It will be done
Father, let it be done
Yours is the kingdom forever
Your will be done
Oh, let it be done
Oh, let it be, let it be done, oh
By Your stripes, I am healed
With one touch, I am made whole
You have spoken
And I know that it is so
In the storm, You are peace
And Your love won’t let me go
You have spoken
And I know that it is so
You have spoken
And I know that it is so
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