FEAR Extinguishing in a new city

Different cities definitely have different atmospheres spiritually.  And a pastor friend of mine headed out in his city yesterday and we had the most encouraging time.  There was only openness and receptivity. We had prophetic words for people who really seemed to value and even in one case treasure what they heard. Clearly, some of the people were not Christians, and yet they received prayer with gratitude.  It wasn't like we asked...we would just begin to pray or to declare God's blessing over their businesses.  

I think one of the most unusual aspects of our time yesterday was how much of our own spiritual lives we were able to share with people.  How God has been working in our own lives during this whole COVID-19 pandemic. And there was absolutely no pushback, not from one person we spoke with.  

Another aspect was the length of time people wanted to talk or were willing to talk. Sometimes interactions are short, but not yesterday. It was such a relational time, such a natural time.

I know that God is really underlining evangelism and outreach in this hour and even as my friend and I were debriefing a bit, it didn't "feel" like evangelism.  It just felt like we were being ourselves and seeking to love and honor the people we met.

The final interesting aspect is just how encouraged the people we met made me feel.  Even as we sought to encourage, to pray, to share, to prophesy, etc., it was like we were getting ministered to somehow.  

The time my friend and I had as well was so rich, so authentic.  

FEAR Extinguishing yesterday absolutely made my day!