Release the sound

It was such an honor to be able to worship in Turkey and be apart of this 100 hours of prayer and worship. God is about to explode here and it was such a treat to help unlock some doors in the spirit. We led a three hour set as well as a two hour set. Both sets flew by. For me personally, I was able to step out of my comfort zone and truly freely worship. I was so excited to worship with everyone and I had such anticipation for our sets. I usually don't lead, but the Lord really stirred me up to release the sound in me. I felt such a grace and empowerment to sing out spontaneously and be bold with it. I definitely felt a new release inside although I can't fully put words to it. I do know that I am very encouraged to let my song come out more often and with more zeal and passion. The power of our voice is something the Lord is really showing me.

As we released what is inside of us it was such a powerful thing to receive what is inside of all these laid down lovers who are committed to this country. We had several great prayer times of receiving the Turkish blessing, if you will:) If it wasn't through the prayer it was through the stunning beauty everywhere! There were gorgeous mountains, the beautiful green/blue clear Mediteranean sea that we got to swim and snorkel in, waterfalls, and hikes to ancient ruins everywhere. Most of all we were incredibly blessed by the Turkish people and there hospitality.

 I can't express all the emotions and the inner gratitude I have felt being here. There was so much done in the Spirit that I can't put words to.  I have enjoyed this time and how much of a dream come true it has been to travel with some of my favorite people ever! I pray that this is just be the beginning. I can't even wait to see what all unfolds in the near future. It was such an honor to partner with hungry laid-down lovers who have given up everything to see God move and come and encounter his Turkish bride.

  As we hiked up to these eternal flames that have been burning for more than a thousand years, I realized the spiritual flames that have been burning in this rich land for two thousand years. We roasted marshmallows and hotdogs over the eternal flames that can't be found anywhere else in the world. I am believing this is a prophet sign of the nations that will come to Turkey to feast and be warmed by the supernatural flames of the Spirit. The seven churches of Revelations were all in Turkey, every one of Paul's mission journeys went through Turkey, 70% of the New Testament was written to or from this land. There are 70 million people in this country yet maybe 1,500 believers. It was so powerful and encouraging to stand inside of these 1,500-2,000 year old churches still standing on the hillsides and praise the Lord and say, " We are still here, Lord. We haven't forgotten you" and contend for restoration in this land. This land is so ready for a fresh outpouring!

You have probably heard of the earthquake that has hit eastern Turkey the day after I got home. It is so sad to hear this, but I am praying that a wave of His love comes and causes a nation-wide unveiling of the power of His love. I pray that this stirs them deep within to cling to Jesus the true prophet and release the powerful rich song from deep within.

Thanks again for your prayers during this time. Love you all!

A meal our Turkish family cooked for us one of our first nights

My beautiful mother and I in front of the waterfalls in the middle of the city

Traditional Turkish women cooking for us... so hospitable!

Eating some deliciousness that the neighbors spent hours making for us (fresh bread, cheese and parsley)

Worshipping and dancing over the city of Antalya- we had a view of the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea from the "Burn"

Worshipping in a 1500 year old church

The port that Paul sailed into 

Kelsi and I by an ancient well on one of our hikes

eating the fresh "doner" or the chicken/beef/or lamb wraps with fresh pita bread and veggies

Me with the the eternal flames ( tongues of fire) over my head....may it be prophetic of what's to come :)

Our Walla Walla team

Some of the 1500 year old ruins

Roasting mallows and hotdogs over the eternal flames that have been burning over 1,000 years

My friend Anabel who lives with the missionary family we stayed with. She teaches their kids.

One of our worship sets at the "Burn"- the 100 hours of prayer and worship

The original gate to the old city of Antalya that Paul walked through

Miracles, miracles, miracles

Wow- Im not home yet, but I thought I would give another update and start it off with the best! As I mentioned, we were apart of 100 hours of prayer and worship. There were some local Turks that were able to be apart and do several sets. It was such a beautiful thing because they have suffered much persecution for what they believe in and to join in worship with them was such an honor. One of the men on that team had a sister that was deathly ill. She had one bad kidney and just three weeks prior she had one removed that was spreading an infection throughout her body. She was dying. Her brother had asked all of us to pray for her (we didn't meet her for she lived several hours away and she wasn't a believer). We prayed one of the first days we were there and after a couple days on the last night, he came back in tears and grinning ear to ear and said that his sister had a vision/dream of all of us praying and worshipping with fire on our heads. She then saw a hand give her a brand new kidney. She woke up and felt completely healed! She went to the doctor and he asked if she had already had an implant of a new kidney. God gave her a new kidney and showed her the people that were praying for it! He is so good. She then said she wanted to know more about this Jesus. As a team, we kept hearing the phrase, "miracles, miracles and miracles". I truly believe this is the beginning of the salvation for this girl, her muslim family, and her city. This is just the beginning of hundreds of miracles here in this land! So many people's faith was built up from this and I can't even wait to see the miracles that spread because of this one testimony. I love how God works. HALLELUJAH.

Turkish Delight

Merhaba (Hello in Turkish)

Week one flew by here in Turkey. God is just amazing! It feels so great to be back in the nations! I am so honored to be here. I am so glad to be able to pour out what the Father has been pouring in. It is always a step of faith believing that it is all in there. Everything that he wants me to give away is already inside of me(and you :)). This is my first trip where the main assignment is to just worship vertically with the Father and agree with what he is already doing here in this nation. We have had the honor to be apart of 100 hours of prayer and worship for this nation. Our team did two 2-3 hour sets of worship and prayer and it was such an honor to pour our hearts out and do what we love doing in order to see God pour out a fresh outpouring here. There are people here from all over the world coming together with one thirst for this nation. God has really given me more boldness with singing out the song in me. I am so stirred up to play and sing more back home in the prayer house and see what God is going to do through that!

This place is so beautiful! We were able to get our first swim in the beautifully warm Mediterranean yesterday. Over 70% of the Bible was either written to or from this nation and today we were able to see the old city and the port where the Apostle Paul came in and out of. I have been so blessed by the people here and their genuine hearts of service. We have had feasts with the neighbors in the village we are staying at as well as some great prayer times with the team we are here serving.

As my eyes are being opened to the culture, this Islamic religion, and the amazing hearts of the Turks, I am seeing how much the Father loves his Turkish Bride. I will continue to contend for breakthrough and believe that there is so much taking place in the spirit. Please pray for the Turkish Bride that this is the beginning of a cultural and nationwide breakthrough as Papa's love becomes more and more real to his kids here. 

I have had such delicious food. Lots of cucumbers,fresh bread, green peppers, tomatoes, parsley, egg plant, delicious chicken. Also incredibly huge and fresh pomegranates falling off the trees right out the window! We have had freshly squeezed pomegranate juice as well as a liquid yogurt that they drink called "ayran". A lot of yogurt, turkish delight ( I didn't think i would like it but it is really good!) fresh bread, olives, and other fresh fruits ad vegetables. I could get used to all of this real quick :)

We also went on a hike to an ancient city just behind their house where there are buildings still standing from 1500 years ago from the Greeks. There were even some old Roman pillars that were at least 2000 years old still standing too. We found a couple old churches with mosaic still noticeable on the ground. It was such an incredible honor to worship on those grounds to the God that is still there and still so good! 

Wow, what a treat it is to be here. I am just blown away. We will be having some more time with the team tonight to pray over them and bless them as much as we can. Welp, I will post some more (with some pictures) as I get home and process some more. Thank you to all who are praying for me and the team. So excited to be here!