The Children's Ramp

My 17 year old niece has gone to the RAMP several times. The first time she went there was this FIRE of GOD in her. I was curious but I have to admit the thought of sleeping on a floor in a church building and being in loud music for hours and dancing all that time just didn't appeal to me.

When they offered the Children's ramp I already knew I was leaving Sunday school leadership and Awana leadership so I didn't think I'd need to go. Well, God had another plan. So I went. I took my 10 year old niece.

Things I learned at the Ramp. The people who run it are Godly! Karen Wheaton is an incredible woman of God. She had such a way with the kids. Chosen - the dance team - really ministered to the kids!!! The guest speaker was ok but I didn't get much from her. I was reminded of how important it is for me to pray over and for the children and that God uses children and my job is to help them learn how to hear God's voice. Whether I'm in leadership or not has nothing to do with my job....God has given me some relationships and I need to be very INTENTIONAL about speaking to these kids about things I never heard.

I also, loved the worship time. It was good to be reminded that it is FUN to worship GOD. It is great to yell Jesus at the top of your lungs.

I also rediscovered my joy in being around kids! I've been so tired of late that it has been hard to remember why I was doing what I was doing!

There were 750 kids at this event and it was amazing to see the children raise their hands in praise and to jump and sing as they don't do in adult worship times.

So now the questions I have, is what do you want me to do with this Lord?

You can see more about the Ramp at their web site - Karen Wheaton or the Ramp. they also have a place on my space.

got prayer....

Yesterday I had some wonderful friends pray for me - not anything "wrong" just had the chance and took it. There were a few things I wanted to share because I think they are important to share - the rest I'm still pondering in my heart.

One thing is that as a single woman, I just don't get touched very often. That's one of the things I've loved about working with the younger children in Sunday school and Awana. They'll hug you!!! Oh, I'll get a handshake and some hugs but it was just different to have someone rub my back and touch my arm. It's something I didn't even know I was missing!

Second, it's so important to just let people love you. I have to admit, I don't' feel worthy of just being loved! I've always felt I needed to "do" in order to be loved and it was so important for me to just let these friends love me without any "doing" on my part!

Good lessons! And things I need to continue to ponder along with some other things....What a blessed woman I am!!!!