Utah Ablaze
Posted By Wendy on August 10, 2010
In early March of this year, I had a dream in which I had some sidewalk chalk, and was drawing on the carpet of a large classroom an outline of the state of Utah, filled with bonfires. I was so close to it, I didn’t know what I was drawing until I had finished and stepped back to look at what I had drawn. I drew the same picture on a white linen tablecloth in the same room, and then I set the table with beautiful china, silver and crystal. Just one place setting. When I was asked the reason for the one place setting, I said without any hesitation, “This is a feast for Jesus alone.” I had a similar dream about bonfires all over Utah last year around the same time, and I know a lot of people (you may be one of them) who have seen the same thing in visions and dreams. Utah on fire for Jesus. I’ve been praying about my part in it. I just want to be in the place He has called me to, to do my little part in preparing a feast of worship and devotion that will delight His heart.
As I’ve prayed about what this all means, He has been stirring my heart with an idea…to take a team of worshipers and intercessors to different locations on Sunday evenings, to facilitate a time of prayer and worship that will bless and serve those who are hungry for an expression of worship that goes beyond what is possible most Sunday mornings due to time constraints. It’s a time for some to “taste and see” the goodness of the Lord and to fan the flame of Love through prayer and worship. It’s a time for pastors, worship leaders and teams, intercessors, anyone to refuel for ministry to the world around us by soaking in the presence of God. My prayer is that as we gather and are ignited we will become torches that will spread Love throughout our individual church families and into the community. And because it’s meant to be shared between congregations, it’s a unity builder.
By “unity”, I don’t mean we compromise our beliefs or sacrifice the uniqueness of who we are as individuals or in our expressions of faith. I believe the only way we will achieve unity in the Body of Christ is when we have our eyes fixed solely upon Jesus, and worship is the key that will unlock the doors in the walls that have been built up over time. We were all bought by the blood of Jesus and are called by His Name. When we gaze at Him, we begin to recognize Him in the eyes of those around us, and fault finding and judgmental attitudes dissolve in the light of His beauty. When we gaze at Him, we are changed “…from glory to glory”. Last year, I dreamed about “singing into the darkness” as the only way to overcome evil in the world. I am convinced that the only way the Kingdom of God is advanced is when we are focused on glorifying Jesus through devotion to Him and loving/serving others. When we do this, all other concerns are put in their proper perspective, and He is free to do what He alone can do…because our hands are out of the mix 
I believe this is God’s heart, that His people would appreciate each other’s unique expressions of faith as a gift to one another, not a threat. And I think He will be pleased that His children are learning to love one another.
I’ve been dialoguing with area pastors about this idea, and as the Lord opens the doors in His timing, we will be meeting at 4 different locations, each church hosting it once a month. For now, we are meeting on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 6pm. at Crossroads (address above), and on the 3rd Sunday of each month (beginning this Sunday, August 15th at 7pm) at Wasatch Church, 4433 South 3100 West in Roy. I’ll keep you posted, and will update the locations on my website calendar as things progress.
Currently, we are singing and praying through Psalm 84…How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty… it’s been very sweet so far. We read, pray and sing a passage of scripture, setting it to music. Come and check it out! Imagine, 2 hours of the Word washing over your heart and mind and refreshing your spirit. Please come and visit us some Sunday evening! And if this sounds like something that might benefit your church family, please let me know.
Our August Schedule is as follows:
August 1: 6pm @ Crossroads Christian Fellowship (6545 Combe Rd, Uintah, UT)
August 8: 6pm @ Crossroads Christian Fellowship
August 15: 7pm @ Wasatch Church (4433 S 3100 W, Roy, UT)
August 22: 6pm @ Crossroads Christian Fellowship
August 29: 6pm @ Crossroads Christian Fellowship
If you’d like more information please contact me via email or @ 801-391-1254.
Blessings,
Wendy
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