Everyday is a God given day, Everyday is a day that we can count is as a privilege to be able to share Jesus in us with someone…………anyone.  We are the vessels that God uses to touch a sick and dying world.  He has chosen us, how awesome is that?  It is for this reason that He has empowered us with strength and authority from on High.  Authority over anything that keeps God’s children from coming to Him.  Every evil that lurks upon this earth, is under our authority!  Wow, if we could truly grab a hold of this powerful truth and walk with such authority, that it would cause the demons to tremble every time we open our mouths and with every step we take!  As for me, it is my prayer, Oh, God every time I wake up in the morning, and place my feet on the ground, may all hell tremble in fear of the God that lives and walks and moves in me!!!

Today, among some of my friends that were baptized, one whose name is Adam………

I’ll never forget the day I met Adam.  He was standing there on the sidewalk in front of the Blanchet House.  I introduced myself to him by saying, “Hi, I’m Teri, what’s your name?”  Adam, he said.  Do you come here often?, I asked. (I had not seen him before)” I try and volunteer every day,” he said.  I soon realized, he was homeless and not just a volunteer that had come down to help (like, me)  He was not like many that are down here, he was well groomed.

I soon asked him about himself.  What do you do?  I find out that Adam is an artist.  (There seem to be many down here.) I see tattoos on his arm…..”did you draw those?”  “Yes I did he said.  We talked a little bit more about his God given talent and what a beautiful job he does.  I can’t stop looking into his dark, dark brown eyes.  Though they sparkle, they are also filled with sadness.  Adam shares with me how he is looking for work, trying to get his life on track.  Can I pray for you Adam?  Adam raises his shoulders and eyebrows at the same time…..”sure, okay, he says.  I take Adams hands and pray for his life, finding a job and getting closer to the knowledge of the love of Jesus.  When we are finished praying, I tell him that Jesus cares about every thing about him.  I invite him to come to church on Sunday………He does!  Not only does Adam come to church, he asks Jesus into his heart!!!

June 4, 2004

For You are good, for You are good, for You are good to me!!  Oh, yes Lord, not only are you unwaveringly good to me, but You my King are good to all of us!!

You are Glorious, Glorious, my Glorious ONE and I love You like no other!

Today Lord I am amazed at how you are working in Adam’s life……WOW!  You have such a call on this young man’s life, it is incredible!  I see and feel the anointing on him!  Like Nicky Cruz.

Lord, I have seen this once lost, angry young man turn to mush in Your loving hands.  He weeps at Your touch!  Lord he claps and doesn’t know why…….we know why don’t we Lord???  It is Your joy running through him and the clapping is an outward manifestation of that joy…. hallelujah!!

Just think if I hadn’t walked up to this young man as he stood on the sidewalk…….just think………    Oh, Lord help me to walk up to more “Adams” as I see them standing waiting for a touch from the Master.

Adam is so hungry for You Lord.  He is reading, devouring books and listening to teachings on tapes that I have given him.  He now is reaching out to the lost by giving them clothing and food.  He helps me hand out Blessing Bags and food to the homeless and poor down town, he boldly reaches out and prays for people!!!  ALL of this from an ex gang banger!!  Lord You are the God of the impossible…..ALL things are possible with YOU, ALL THINGS!  I stand amazed at You the Living God!