God is Doing a New Thing!
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 NIV
Hello, dear one.
It’s been five months since I last opened the Scriptures with you. I can hardly believe that time has flown so quickly! I’ve missed sharing God’s Word with you. Thanks for sticking around.
I’ll be honest with you. When God called me to take a Sabbath rest from my weekly teaching posts, I wasn’t sure what that would mean for the ministry.
Don’t get me wrong. I looked forward to the rest. The freedom from weekly deadlines. Time for my body to heal and to seek the Lord with new fervor. But humanly, it’s hard to let go of the work and trust that when you return, you’ll still have people to serve.
I’ve come to believe that rest requires more faith than work does. Rest trusts that God will still do His thing while you rest from yours. That He still holds everything together for you. That nothing slips from the gaze of the One who never sleeps.
And as I connect with you again during this season of rest from blogging, God has been so faithful. He has never stopped working and moving in this ministry. In fact, as 1 Corinthians 2:9 challenges us to believe, God has exceeded my expectations.
But, as it is written, “… no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Have you ever experienced a beyond imagining move of God in your life? I pray you have, dear one. But if not, I invite you to trust Him for more. He may just knock your socks off.
These past months I have sought God’s heart over His vision for this ministry, asking Him to articulate our mission so we could step boldly into His plan. Three simple statements have emerged that encompass our calling:
Reveal Christ.
Live Truth.
Love People.
Simple, yet profound. Our mission in a nutshell. Reveal Christ to a needy world through our character and our faith. Live according to His Word, releasing the power of His Truth.
And love.
Really love.
Everyone. Not just those who love us. We need to love those who don’t.
Why?
Because love is God’s heartbeat, beloved. Love describes His very being. God doesn’t just love in action (Romans 5:8). He is love (1 John 4:8). And His love holds the power to redeem and transform.
But it must be given. Freely.
“Freely you have received; freely give.” Matthew 10:8b NIV
Like Jesus did.
We must learn to live from our heavenly identity and catch people with Christ’s love. Because when love enters, darkness trembles. Hell cowers to God’s presence. And lives change.
I believe that with all my heart, dear one. And I aim to let God prove it.
So, we have stepped in faith to invest in a ministry space. A place where we can teach God’s Word, gather churches to pray, and to minister to hurting people. A place to store provisions for needy families and introduce the broken to God’s love.
And as we stepped in faith, God moved! He brought others to us who wanted to invest in what we’re doing. Builders, plumbers, and electricians offered time and resources to build our offices. A business donated desks and office equipment. Volunteers helped move our Love LIVES donations from our old storage facility in just a few hours.
And now we look at what God has built in a few short months with awe and gratitude. His Spirit leads with vision for the days ahead. And joy floods my heart for what He has yet to do beyond my ability to dream.
So to mark this new phase of ministry, we’ve developed a new logo, centered on the Word of God and boldly proclaiming our mission.
Thanks so much for being a part of our journey. We invite you to join us in our mission.
Reveal Christ. Live Truth. Love People
It will change everything.
Take a quick peek at the warehouse God has blessed us with
Below are photos from our new Love LIVES warehouse where through God’s provision, we meet the needs of abuse victims and broken families in our community. It offers an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus by providing for financial, physical, emotional and spiritual needs. In meeting the most basic of human needs, we build trust. This lays a foundation that enables us to share the love of Christ and the good news of the Gospel.
We invite you to join us in all the new things God is doing through prayer and financial support.
I will continue to prayfully support this ministry. I know that God will continue to use you and this ministry to reveal Christ, teach His truth and share His love with those whom you come in contact with.
May God bless you, always!
Thank Kelley for obeying Christ. Thank you for being faithful. Thank you God for meeting needs, and leading us. I am so grateful you are back and look forward to watching you grow.
Kelley,
I have made a monthly donation to you wonderful ministry. Several years ago I was really struggling with my faith. I accidently saw you site one day.(God intervened) I believed it was for woman only but what you were saying caught my attention. I ordered your “Tested by Fire” book and went on line to listen to your weekly teachings. When I was finished the book my life was changed. No more struggle. New relationship with Jesus. And the Holy Spirt entered me and has brought me great peace and joy. THANK YOU KELLEY. Tell you audiences that it is Real! God Bless You!
Thank you, David. Tears fall as I thank Jesus for His work in your life. HE IS REAL. He draws near when we draw near to Him. He changes us. He loves us so. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. I pray it encourages others to seek Him too.