Building The House

I'm realizing how much I am lacking in faith and trusting the Lord especially in this season of transition, this realization has caused me to lean further. This house of prayer carries a lot of weight in my heart. I know this is the place where I will encounter Jesus in an increased measure for the rest of my life, and this is why my thoughts and my emotions are so tied to getting a building in this season. It's not about building a structure or a prayer meeting. Essentially the emotional tie I have is my longing for heaven on earth. Not heaven as in puffy white clouds where I party all day. Heaven as in the place where God IS! Of course the increase of his presence can happen apart from a house of prayer, but it can't happen without prayer. Prayer is the place of encounter with the Lord.

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So taking David's vision of encounter with the Lord in the midst of incense rising 24/7, I am adopting that same vision to see it established in our little city. It's not about the next coolest thing, or having a longer prayer meeting because it's something to do. It's because He is worthy of it, and it is an injustice that he does not have it in our city 24/7.
Sanctuary House of Prayer in Winnipeg is in need of a building in the next month. We have little money and few resources. The man we are worshiping happens to be the richest Jewish man ever known, he has all the resources at his disposal and he really, really likes us. "The silver is mine and the gold is mine,' declares the LORD Almighty. Haggai2:8" As much as I write this I don't fully know if I believe it in my heart and I don't know if humans even have the capability to fully believe it...but he is not looking for 100% faith...he's looking for the mustard seed. He will provide a dwelling place in our city. He will get us a building, not necessarily the building or the time I (we) want it...but he will do it all within his perfect wisdom, and that is the ONLY way to do it. "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. Psalm 127:1" (note: we still have to labour). The questions, excitement and wonder of the season ahead for Sanctuary House of Prayer is heavily on my mind and heart. I am beginning to understand how David felt when he said, "Zeal for His house has consumed me"
Lord provide the building, the finances and the resources needed to build your house of prayer in Winnipeg!