So I realize I haven't updated this in forever! Again, my dearest apologies to anyone who is actually keeping up with these!
Right now, if you weren't aware, I am in Redding, California (have moved over here the beginning of September) and have been attending Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry as a 1st Year student. Even though it was hard to say good-bye to my job at the theater, many friends that I hope to visit soon, the cool weather of Humboldt County, and the ocean, I must admit I am really enjoying myself here. Before even coming to this school, I have been filled with an anticipation that something great and amazing is going to happen for me. Still not sure what that looks like, but excited to see what happens! You're probably wondering why I'm going to a similiar school as the one I attended last year right? Well, let me tell you there are some similarities but many more differences. Last year was really a time of preparation for me in the fact that we had an intimate setting to be discipled and a perfect atmosphere to be encouraged to walk out in healing towards the heart issues. Last year was really a transformational year for me because God broke through a lot of hurt I was carrying in my life and really encouraged me with my future. Even though I feel I am far from ready for ministry, God is helping me one step at a time to grow closer to Him and to be able to do as He tells me!
When I reflect on last year, I realize that I had a lot of fear and bitterness that I've been holding on to ever since I left home in 2007. And for everyone back home in Minnesota, you have no idea how much I miss you all and I can't wait to see all of your beautiful faces again. You have supported me when I was in my crazy teenage years (some even longer) and have pushed me onward to my destiny and I just want to thank you all for your prayers, support, and love. I probably wouldn't be the person I am because of 1. God and 2. YOU. So hopefully, I will be able to somehow afford a ticket to Minnesota for Christmas....it's been too long since I've been away from my beloved state and my home!
So anyway, after going through the healing and transformation process, I felt I was ready to move on to the bigger school. (Originally I aimed to go to this school in the first place, but God had other plans and I am so thankful he sent me to BSSD first for breakthrough in the hard places of my life.) So now, here I am, in a class of 900 or so. Even though this school is MASSIVE, I still love it because everything is greater here (the teaching, the anointing, the covering, the ministry). So many amazing things are going on here and I can't even begin to tell you all the crazy stuff God has done! So many testimonies!
Even though this school isn't accredited (well, it sorta is for Simspon University), I feel like this is a perfect place for me. If you know me, I was never the type to be interested in college (to get an acutal degree). To me, all I wanted was more of God and to learn more about Him and I was going to do whatever necessary to chase Him! Even though I may have started chasing Him in the wrong places (some of you know what I'm talking about), He still got me here to the perfect school for me. Now my heart is definitely to pursue God always but even more, I find myself having a heart towards all people of this world. I definitely get excited when I think about the great Commision (I used to dread it-anything to deal with seeking out the lost or praying for strangers or what not). Now I'm super excited to go all over the world, tell testimonies of Jesus, and pray for miracles for many. And since this is a supernatural school, I am getting acquainted with the tools I need to go to the lost world and say "Here world, experience the love of Jesus!" You may say I'm crazy but at this point, I don't care! I love God so much and nothing can change that (not even man's opinion anymore like it used to). My heart is for the lost and I've been promised that I will do more than even Jesus Himself (like having signs, wonders, and miracles follow me and not by my power or will, but by the love relationship I have with God). Everything stems out of love and the intimacy I have with God (please do not take this as me controlling power or whatever, I'm saying all that I do comes out of love for Jesus!). I hope you all can understand this....if not, ask God about it! haha!
So besides that, I've been having some amazing people speak into my life like Bill Johnson, Kris Valloton, (I highly recommend any books they wrote) and many more. Sounds like we may have a chance to see John Paul Jackson or Bob Jones later this year! Definitely exciting!
All that to say that life is good my way, God is always good and amazing, Redding is finally cooling down, and that I'm also asking for support still in prayer and finances. Thanks to all who have kept me in their prayers! And thanks to all who have provided into my life! Please continue to pray for financial miracles (or donate if you like!!!) for me, since I do need to pay a little bit off of this school before I can graduate! And I may be able to go on a missions trip in March (still unsure which one it will be)!! Thanks a bunch everyone and I love you all like crazy!
If you'd like to email me:
jessica.royer07@gmail.com
God Bless!
*Jess*
