Saturday, October 28, 2017

Holy Spirit breakfast

A winter storm descended on Duluth and the Holy Spirit descended on our breakfast. What a powerful time!

My sister-in-law Marj and I had divided the distance to meet in Duluth, leaving both of us with about a 5.5-hour drive. It had become a tradition for us after Ted passed and we wanted to stay connected. This, our third reunion here, was a special time like no other.

Both of us love meeting people, so we easily engaged in conversation around us... in the shuttle, the shops, the hot tub and more. On Thursday night, we had taken a long walk along Lake Superior and came back drenched by mist, but still joyful, as we settled into a booth at Grandma's restaurant. We soon were chatting with a couple at the next table and found some commonalities--a big one being our faith. We instantly saw their joy and compassionate nature.

The next morning we saw them again at breakfast, not realizing they'd been staying at the same hotel. We chatted about waiting out the storm for a window to travel, and they asked if they could pray with us before we headed for home. Then, in the context of talking of the stories of our lives, I quickly asked if they would be around for a few minutes because I wanted to get them a copy of my book. Life, Love and Loss would share a bit of both of our stories and the man (my husband/her brother) we had lost.

While I was retrieving the book, Marj received a phone call from a woman whose workshop was on fire close to the house. She worried about her special-needs foster child, and there was confusion about which firefighters would respond. Again, the group went to prayer, asking for protection, resolution and a miracle. Within minutes the call came that the miracle had happened -- the workshop had burned to the ground but with the snow and rain it had gone out before spreading any further!

Other believers at the table behind us joined in conversation with the first couple and soon we were all sharing stories of faith and answers to prayer. The connection we felt was like old friends or family. And, of course, we are the family of God. The conversation was rich and full.

I asked a hotel staff person if he would take a photo of our whole group. Everyone happily gathered. The staff person then commented on what a blessing it was to have this group in the dining area this morning and what joy it brought to the room. We quickly circled up with him and prayed for the needs on his mind, too. The circle continued to grow...

As I shared the group photo with the others, we all exchanged contact information. We were amazed at how quickly the Spirit connects when we are sensitive to where God is working and venture to join Him in the action!


Holy Spirit, thank you for your powerful way of joining lives, inspiring faith and working miracles! May we hunger and thirst for your righteousness, may we be sensitive in listening for your guidance and sharing our faith and joy with others--for your glory.

1 comment:

  1. Wow!!! What a Mighty God we serve! He gives His children ABUNDANT life, just as He promised!!!

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