At the beginning again………

11 years, 5 months ago 14
Posted in: Pilgrim's Chronicles

It seems that so many times in my life, I find myself back at the beginning!  I think that I allow myself to think that I can see the plan, the mission and then God surprises me by moving the bar and putting me back at the starting point!  I promise to stop talking about the workshop that just ended soon, but I have one more point I want to make about what happened at the workshop.  We had an opportunity to minister to an individual and the resulting time among about eight or nine of us was an amazing outpouring of love. Several of the attendees really stepped up to the plate and delivered powerful words of encouragement, and showed real love for the individual.  It was a great lesson is the value of the body of Christ and the various talents, and experiences we all bring to the table.

 

I was amazed at how quickly members of the group jumped in and did their part in witnessing God’s love and forgiveness.  I’m not going to identify any of these folks because I know they all were doing what they did because of how much they love the Lord and wanted to serve Him.  The person that was being prayed for was profoundly affected and those prayers will continue to bring good into their life.  The point I really want to make is that real, powerful things happen when such a special group of people like this gather and commit to one another.  I have to believe that these moments in time on earth are only a small foretaste of what heaven will be like.

 

I want to thank every person that came to the workshop and gave so unselfishly of themselves to see to that the others had a great time!  So I thought I knew where this was heading, and once again God has opened by eyes to bigger and better things than I could have ever imagined.  That’s just like my Heavenly Father, He delights in surprising us with more blessings than we can contain!

 

Blessed,

 

the pilgrim

 

Tomorrow, I fly from San Diego to St. Louis to deliver four one hour programs in two days, please pray that I deliver what the the people need, and what God desire for me to share.

 

 

This entry was posted on Thursday, November 15th, 2012 at 1:54 am

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14 Responses

  1. Randy says:
    November 15, 2012 at 2:19 am

    Sounds like a little slice of heaven. I am blessed by your words. Thank you for doing great work both for us poor souls who first picked up a camera and for God in heaven.

  2. Stanley Osei says:
    November 15, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    The holy spirit will speak through you and I pray and hope more people will get saved by your words. Amen!

  3. Brian Stefl says:
    November 15, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Bill,
    I’m sure your talks will go well and you are certainly able to adapt to the ever changing needs of a group. I thoroughly enjoyed the week long tour/ workshop/ ministry event and look forward to having the opportunity to participate in future event(s). Take good care and safe travels.
    Brian

  4. Jenn says:
    November 15, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Ah, Bill, your posts are always such a great encouragement! It makes my heart smile knowing that you are, first and foremost, a photographer for GOD, but then, how you parlay that into a far-reaching ministry! I live in St. Louis and am a frequent shopper at the store you’ll be speaking at. When I saw the email flyer today, specifically your name, I decided instantly where I’d be spending my Saturday morning! I am hopeful that I will get to meet you and personally thank you for your great witness as you shine His Light into a dark world!

  5. Jim Williams says:
    November 15, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    I too am from St. Louis and can’t wait to meet you and hopefully (if the lines aren’t too long), get a few minutes to speak with you. Thanks for giving your time for this.

  6. Bill says:
    November 16, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Lookinf forward to being in a couple of your sessions in St. Louis. Met you here when you spoke to the Missouri Nature and Environmental Photographers group a couple of years ago.