Taking Shape

The last few weeks, I've sensed the Lord say we're in a season of praying and sharing... sowing the vision into the lives of like-hearted folks to see what happens! I've been blessed and encouraged by the response of people who I've shared the vision with.

We took time on Saturday, even in the midst of a spring thunderstorm to trek on up to Canton, GA and a local art gallery up there called "Downtown Mission Gallery", right off the square in Canton. It's a Christian Art Gallery run by Patricia Reeves and several other local, Christian artists. The work was beautiful and the space they have was just great - a gallery, large workshops, etc... really cool space! I stepped out on a limb and shared the vision of The Worship Studio with Patricia, who I had never met before. When I told her the Lord said we would be raising up an army - gathering the warriors and the weaklings - the master artisans and the emerging artists - her eyes lit up! She said "Wow, the Lord told us when we started this gallery that we would be raising up an army of artists". WOW!

God seems to be quickly aligning us with like-hearted men and women to see His vision come to fruition! I want to see more - more alignment, more synergy, more divine appointments, more provision, more vision, more favor! Everything we need to see this vision come to pass, I want more of!

Right now, I sense the Lord saying that we are in the 1st of 3 initial seasons:
1) Praying for Revelation & Sharing the Vision with like-minded people (Spring/Summer 2009)
2) Micro Events to gather the artisans and build awareness of what God's calling us to (Fall 2009 / Winter/Spring 2010)
3) The Launch - stepping into the vision in a full-time capacity (Fall 2010)

My prayer right now is that God would unite us with people who have like vision or either an openness to the Vision God has placed within us to see artisans raised up and the Glory of God released in the earth through the arts. These may be pastors, worship leaders, master artisans, business people, patrons who want to sow into the ministry, etc... In addition, I'm asking the Lord to align us with several organizations in a 'sponsorship' type of relationship, where they recognize, support and promote what God's doing in The Worship Studio within their organization and circle of influence.

Let's continue to seek the Lord for His leadership and vision - also for creative dreams and revelation of what 'could be' when there are no limits, walls or barriers on the Spirit's creativity unleashed through His children!