Hi everyone! Ever had one of those moments where the goodness and faithfulness of God in your life just overwhelms you? We recently returned from a wonderful week in Mexico City with our annual Cornerstone Mexico Network Conference. It is always great to hear and see all that God has done throughout the year and is doing throughout the
country of Mexico. On this trip in particular I was so moved by all that God has done, how the network has grown and is gaining influence and momentum throughout Mexico. My heart was so stirred at God's faithfulness! Seven years ago God connected the hearts of Pastor Ofir Pena and his beautiful wife Tere` with the vision of Cornerstone Toledo and my husband Bishop Michael Pitts. Five years ago with a small number of churches and a few hundred people the vision expanded to Mexico and with Pastor Ofir leading the way the first Cornerstone Mexico Network Conference was held. What a joy this year to see over 40 Cornerstone Mexico churches representing 13 different states in Mexico and to see a crowd of 4000+ gat
her. Each church is growing and working to reach out into their community and make a difference. We are proud of each of them. On Friday afternoon we had the opportunity to meet with the pastors at a Network luncheon planned just for them. You could feel the excitement in the air as the pastors were encouraged and challenged by both my husband and Ps. Ofir.
There is nothing more encouraging and empowering than VISION. Proverbs reminds us that without VISION we wander aimlessly but Habakkuk tells us with it we RUN. I so loved watching the pastors' hearts be stirred to keep running as they listened to this year's dreams and challenges. This year we prayed for and declared over the younger generations to rise, find their Kingdom voice and begin to speak - our sons and daughters are rising and they are prophesying! On night two we prayed for and
declared strength and strategy to our pastors and on night three we saw miracles. Broken bones were healed, ears opened and we believe many were set free from bondage of every kind. We prayed for women who were experiencing problems with fertility - I can't wait to hear about and meet all the new miracle babies next year! I began by telling you I was nearly overwhelmed. I stood with tears in my eyes as I watched hundreds of men and women 30 and under dance, praise, shout and cry out to God to save and deliver their nation. I stood filled with love and awe at the 40+ pastors who everyday fight the good fight of faith to overcome challenges like violence, poverty and a government that is not always favorable toward them. They fight because they believe, because they love. I stood energized as the power of God moved through the auditorium healing and delivering.
I also stood humbled that God would allow me to be apart of it all - nearly speechless to see that those dreams that were in my heart even as a child were actually happening right in front of my eyes. It's a real story of God's faithfulness! I thank God for every man and woman of God, including my parents, who sowed the Word of God, demonstrated the power of God, taught me to recognize the presence of God and let me dream of impossibilities because they knew we served a possibilities God.
From the journey of building Cornerstone Toledo to all that God is doing through all of our network churches both here in the USA and internationally I am continually amazed. The future looks even better. We are still dreaming, still SEEING! Be encouraged today - know that the dream in your heart was His dream first. He gave it to you and will be faithful to complete what He started. Listen carefully, put your faith out front and keep moving forward. Just watch those steps get steadier and that path get brighter!
Living & Loving,
Kathi
