Hi Friends
About a dozen years ago I found myself almost in a stupor responding to life events and a sense that God was calling me into something that seemed not only impossible, but crazy. Did you ever hear the song Crazy Faith by John Waller? Well that is where I was.
I felt so alone… I wasn’t, but I felt like it. I am sure that happens to you sometimes… it does. I was serving as on the clergy team on The Walk to Emmaus ( a weekend retreat) and these two incredibly creative, energetic, genuine gals reached out to me. Why? Only the Holy Spirit would do such a thing. They themselves had sensed a call to begin a ministry to women… women who had been diagnosed with cancer by providing a tote and love and prayer, you may know it as the Lydia Project.
These spirited, colorful, authentic gals invited me to come to “prayer time” on Thursdays at the Lydia Project where they would pray for women who had received totes that week. I went. I had no clue what God would do. He did and still is doing. They have encouraged me along the way, more than they will ever know. The Lord has given me the honor of leading them and some friends on several spiritual retreats and some Heart to Heart ministry. Ours has been back and forth life giving-life receiving relationships.
That sort of lands us on today. Our website is being launched! These two gals, Kay Simpson and Amy Breittmann, are a HUGE part of this chapter. Amy has sacrificially given to me and to Cheerful Hearts of her time and talent and love and we have enjoyed much fruit of the Spirit working with her. So, thank you Amy from the very depths of my heart. We are so grateful! And Kay is going to bless us and you! She is going to be Cheerful Hearts Blog Editor. You will get to hear her wit and love for Jesus in ways that will touch your heart and make a difference. No wood, hay and stubble… good good food for the soul. Kay I am thrilled at your agreeing to join us in this role! And very thankful as well.
So welcome friends to Cheerful Hearts website and blog! We hope you will peruse the pages here and find it a place of opportunity and blessing. You will meet Kay often here and now and then a team member. May the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ be lifted high and spread throughout!
Remember…. One of my most favorite scriptures ever, It is….
‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. Zechariah 4.6
I think I will go listen to Crazy Faith now and praise God for His faithfulness.
From my heart to yours,
Hilda
Founding Director
Cheerful Hearts Ministry
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