Living by the Spirit feels so Good..

So.. yesterday, I felt the joy of the Lord.. ALL day long.. from the drive into work, throughout the work day, till I got back on the road, to drive in to B-More for Bible study... For whatever reason, I didn't want to get there early, so I took my time. Called a home girl on the phone, had a great conversation. Its something about connecting with the kingdom of God, the more you get to know about them, the more you start to connect the dots, and really just stand in awe of what the Lord has graced to you see..a glimpse of his plan. so awesome!

I pulled up to the church, and one of our girls "T" startled me.. I was like, hey lady..what's up.. so she started talking about all this stuff, it was so cool though.. really just flowing in the moment.. then she reminded me that I was supposed to walk with her to raise money for the 30-Hour Famine, which is this weekend.. so she begged me, "Sis. Ashley can you please take me home, so I can get my packet, and get some sponsors". So I take her and her sister to the house, they grab the packet, and we head back tot he block the church is on. so we get back, and start going through it.. What's going on on Friday.. what are you giving up food for..who? I was like, these are questions people will have for you. what will you tell them? so while we were going through it, she see's "Mr. Jeff" walking around the corner eating a chicken box.. so in mid sentence T jumps out of the car..Mr. jeff.. you gonna sponsor me for 30 hour famine? the girl, can hustle let me tell you..bc she didn't really even know how to explain it thoroughly, I helped a tiny bit...but she charmed him..let me tell you! lol! you had to be there.. but thats all she needed..that confidence builder and a little support, and she blossomed. My pastor has a discipleship method which is simply tis. just do life with the kids.. and at this moment, i saw a glimpse of how true that is.. :) Be christian around them, even if it means just taking a drive up the street, or they go with you to get some detergent.. Jesus did life with the disciples.

After I sent the girls to tackle the rest of the block while the sun was still out, I headed into the church. I came in, and they were discussing something, so I walked in the back, and hugged one of my church grandma's carried out a light convo.. then felt and urge, that I should come back out to the sanctuary.. I walked through the door, and they elected me, to lead a few songs in worship. So I was obedient an d we began to sing..and let me tell you.. I could feel the Spirit , just clear up the atmosphere..it was AWESOME>.. Ahhhh!! it taste good..

After we prayed.. and the lesson was on Titus 2. great word... its funny how the word still stands today man..