If Grace is an Ocean...

Malibu, located in the South of California, is one of the most beautiful places I've been to. Last week I had the privilege, with some friends, to go to the Christian University of Pepperdine, for a 24 hour House of Prayer in their Trophy Room. We got back in the wee hours of Friday, but I've been assimilating all that happened there, so that I can also share it with you.

I must say, the first thing that struck me as we got there was the vastness of the ocean. I have been to Viña del Mar, Chile; way south, on the other side of the equator; and now, north of it I still couldn't see the end of it. I choked tears of joy as I thought of Papa's love, being even greater.

It's amazing how Papa orchestrates everything. We'd planned this trip a couple months ago, and then on March 12th, Maurice Hilliard, our contact, and the Chaplain of the University was found dead on the beach. While doing his regular prayer walk, Daddy just decided to take him with Him. We felt that it was just the right time to go, in spite (or actually because) of the circumstances. This amazing man of God had left a huge legacy of love and compassion and seemed to have passed on assignments from the heart of God before joining Him.

Everyone we encountered had a fond memory of this man, he was known for investing himself in people and for "loving well", what a compliment, to have lived a full life and to be remembered like that. Why were we there? Maurice had arranged this 24Hr HOP for us to partner with Holy Spirit and the students & staff of Pepperdine to walk into the new season of their lives. We were there just to fan the flames of revival that had already ignited. We were there to partner with God to call out the gold-destiny of the people we encountered, and so we did!

It was so fun to speak life, to prophesy destiny with the eyes of God, to partner, co-labor, co-create with Him in speaking into the Joshua generation, once the Moses had passed away. We painted prophetic art, encouraged the students, and loved on them. Maurice's legacy will not be forgotten, but in honor of his life, the Pepperdine community will now go on learning and expressing what this mentor did for many: loving well.

♫Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes,
if grace is an ocean we're al sinking...♫♪

 For "...we have three things to do lead us toward [completeness]: TRUST steadily in God, HOPE unswervingly, LOVE extravagantly. and the best of the three is LOVE."
(1 Corinthians 13:13, Msg)

Drop by Drop

By now the water has soaked everything around. The pavement, the ground, the trees and their flowers. It's the second day of rain here in Redding, Ca. The reflection of the clouds on the wet pavement, give the day a dull shine, the colors of the nature around are washed clean, little waterfalls have sprouted on the street that goes down the hill.



The rain soaks everything! It's one of my favorite things, to see the rain's effect on nature. So as I sit here in front of the big window at HeBrews Café, I can't help but think of how Holy Spirit's presence is just like that. Little by little soaking, drenching everything it touches; drop by drop, softly and steadily, giving the landscape a unique glow, dripping with beauty.

A deep joy begins to fill my heart. You can't go out there under the rain and be unaffected. There's just no way. So go! Join me in walking out under the rain of Holy Spirit, drink of Him, let Him soak you; drop by drop become aware of how He so ever tender invades your entire being with His love. Drop by Drop.