Friday, June 27, 2008
Emptiness...
This is what it looks like before you arrive ladies. Yes, this Philips Arena in Atlanta completely empty without you!
As I look out across this arena different thoughts come to mind...
If you look closely at the back of the seats, in my mind, I see tombstones. I know that sounds morbid. But seriously, I think of Arlington National Cemetary, with rows and rows of white tombstones. Of course, the backs of the chairs in Philips are black, but you get the idea.
I wonder how many of you arriving today feel empty, like you are spiritually dying, or even spiritually "dead." You may or may not have any expectations as you arrive today. Maybe you feel Deeper Still: The Event is your last glimmer of hope.
You need to know that there are so many people praying for you!
Also as we looked across the empty arena again this morning, one of our gals, Dianne said, "Just think Allison is going to be sitting over there and Shelly is going to be sitting over there!" Then, I started picturing you sitting in all of these empty seats. Even without you here, just thinking about you made the place come to life!
You need to know we are praying for "the Allisons, the Shellys" and all of you!
And we are trusting God to breathe fresh life into all of us as we go deeper still with HIM this weekend.
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Comments (2)
Julie said...
wish my backside was filling one of those empty seats for the next day and a half! love you guys! will be following you on the blog!
Patty said...
Michelle,
You know I am praying for you all and I wish I could be there to pray with the sweet ladies who come down for prayer!! What an honor to serve the body of Christ thru intercession.
I am checking in all weekend to keep up with you all. I should have stowed away on your van and joined the LifeWay crew. LOL!!
May God give freedom to all who need it, joy in the midst of difficulties, provisions where needed, healing in body, and or marriages. I am believing God to give each attendee there a fresh Word that will change their lives/hearts.
Praying for all technical things to work, energy and strength for all the Lifeway event team and a boldness for Priscilla and Beth and Kay as they teach the Word this weekend. May God give patience to those standing in line, cooler weather , no rain until they are ALL in the building and may He send ministering angels to form a hedge of protection around Philips Arena , inside and outside and destroy the work of the enemy!!
Girls, Have a great time and enjoy Him this weekend!!
Love,
Patty
Posted by Patty | Jun 27, 2008 at 10:30 AM