#claimingWinnipeg

"Ask, and it will be given to you; 

seek, and you will find; 

knock, and it will be opened to you."

- Matthew 7:7

A few months ago I started my own hashtag on twitter. For those who don't know, the YFC national conference for Canada this year is going to be at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. After attending the International Leaders Conference in Aklan, I got to meet and know three new Canadians on the #teamtruenorth team. Indeed it was a blessing that I would slowly get to know and establish meaningful relationships with each one of them. For me it felt empowering to have my little Canadian team because I could always look to them for moral support once I flew back home. 


We witnessed God's love together throughout conference. This opportunity allowed us to experience the Almighty as a united group, but by the end of it we would all have our own personal testimonies to share in our own areas. We were only four out of 6000 but the grace, love & mercy of God showed us was enough to set off small "lights"; Canada has been struggling and these stories NEED to be heard.


I remember crying bawling at the airport because it hit me...this may very well be the last time I see them for a very, very, very long time. Annie, CJ, and Tim all live on the West coast while I, the lone wolf, live in the East.

If we were ever to reunite, the best place was conference.

At that time it seemed so impossible for me to attend. I couldn't look past the fact that in order for me to attend I would have to magically find a LOT of free money because I've been here in the Philippines for 5 months (...and counting) with NO job. How the heck was I going to get there? Regardless of my doubts, I still remembered to sneak in #claimingWinnipeg in my prayers.

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Last month I was asked to attend the Provincial Youth Conference in Tuburan, Cebu. That seemed impossible because I didn't have the financial means to buy a ticket, yet my prayers were answered within less a week. Then I was asked to stay for SHOUT and that seemed unlikely because rebooking my flight meant having to dish out more cash, yet I ended up participating (and having the time of my life).

If the Lord was able to provide for these two small events, why was it so hard for me to believe that He would also be able to provide for me back on home turf? 

So what started out as a semi-joke/hopeful thinking turned into a "power" petition. I kept telling myself that Winnipeg was mine to claim. Winnipeg was a victory He had already won for me. 

...AND YOU KNOW WHAT?

Two days ago that prayer was answered. 

Our small "lights" can now unite as one. Together we will help to IGNITE THE FIRE which Canada needs badly right now. The fire that stirs in each one of our hearts will burn bright. So not only do I get to go, but my whole family will be there to witness the whole event as well.

Brothers and sisters, do not ever THINK that anything is bigger than our God. This whole trip, this whole mission of mine has been a testimony that God is the ONLY one who can provide for you. He will give you everything you deserve and more.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO...
is say 'Yes'.


It's such a simple act, yet so many of us find it hard to do. 
Sacrificing something dear to you only means that there are even greater opportunities to receive something even better. It is with that promise that you should believe in His ability to grant you your heart's desire(s).