It is amazing to see how God is growing Journey's recovery ministries both formerly and informally. There are lots of newcomers attending Journey on Sundays and many are trying to break free from some addiction, or really unhealthy behavior. These that are coming in are truly hungry, thirsty and dying to hear about the love of God through Jesus.
But another amazing thing that is happening is that many of these same recovery people are already ministering and serving others. I am not talking small stuff here, rather deep Holy Spirit, power of God stuff! Last night at group, yet another individual stopped and spoke words of life, encouragement and insight that brought tears of joy and freedom to another. The words were not of their own prior knowledge or insights, but the Holy Spirits! Each week I see men and women, in recovery praying together of their own free will. Not pastor or group led.... just one-on-one natural pray time because of love for one another and God's Spirit speaking in hearts way beyond any teaching or words that I may share.
There is something truly special happening at our Freedom For Life and Women Sober Support groups. I pray we simply stay out of the way and continue to follow the Spirit's leading. What is happening is not scripted or planned, but it is fun to be a part of!
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