I think I might have already shared with you guys, but one main prayer request I had going into the fast was for God to show me his heart for Ann Arbor and how I can get involved. I see God answering this in his own way. I've been asking him to give me a vision for the city, like literally - even as I just walk through the streets on my way to work or to meet people. Perhaps this request is also just so I can be entertained while I walk :) Things have been coming up at work that are exciting and new and they do challenge me to think about people and the city in a new way. I've had the opportunity to see more of my boss's perspective on the city as well - what she's interested in and passionate about. Hm, getting into specifics would be boring, and remaining vague is boring. One conclusive thought: continuing to find ways to bring the arts to the city (especially the youth or people who would otherwise not go actively looking for it themselves) would be sweet. I should do some research on what's already going on...

However, what's sorta stealing the lime light is another more personal issue that God pulled out last Thursday during prayer gathering. He showed me that there are a lot of deeper things going on in my heart that I really need to address to receive healing for. Because I value being used by God so much more than being healed by him, my heart has definitely taken the toll. I felt led to ask God to reveal wounds and root issues for the rest of the fast. He's already been answering. This sounds depressing, but praise God - I think it's really great that I've finally allowed God to get through to me. Otherwise I have this ability to keep trucking along and never realize the huge pile of things that I need to bring before God. Please pray with me that God would continue to reveal and heal. Catchy, right? :)

My brain has been so soupy, yet I feel like God's been showing me more and more things to think about, pray about and care about. I'm thankful but sometimes overwhelmed. I think God's going to humble me and show me how it's all about him and his glory. From the word, I think the Acts passages have been speaking to me the most. Those apostles of the early church are crazy! They just keep going like the energizer bunny as God leads them from city to city and there's such a sense of urgency and boldness in their actions and decisions. Paul & co are so sure of the things they preach and the name of Jesus that they call upon when ministering, healing, and casting out demons. I'm challenged to realize how much more secure in Christ I could become in order to have that kind of boldness. And I'm also challenged to think about how I could be living a life of greater faith and obedience each day.

Sorry this is late guys. I made the mistake of writing this in bed last night and definitely kept passing out toward the end :P Thanks for reading and let's keep praying for each other!!
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