#8 Sarasota Bay, May 4 at Bayfront Park
Sarasota Bay falls on National Day of Prayer! Wow. There is a lot going on in town. several who said they would come had other prayer commitments. So we’re small but mighty. This is my home . I love this harbor and have spent many hours here enjoying the beauty and praying over the city. My husband Greg and I began this harbors ministry together the night before storm Ian.
I felt the Lord say for Rick to carry the cross around the Bayfront walkway. It was so awesome we ministered, witnessed and prayed with people all along the walk. The cross drew many people to talk to Rick and us. It was unique in this 22 journey. We paused overlooking the west to declare the Word, worship and have communion. When we did the declarations I felt the power, an increase of voltage like I had not felt during the declarations before. Rick felt the same thing… it was so anointed and caused us to wonder as it felt different. Glory came down . Chris Vercelli who ministers in this gateway weekly for years- so powerful to have him with us, or rather for us to join him! He led the communion. I have had the great honor to sing at some of his outdoor outreach events. This may well be where God began to place the worship at the waters in my heart. Bless you, Chris!
Jeanne dear friend, so glad she came along side blessing the bay. And Mary really surprised me telling me she had been leading teams out on Anna Maria Island. She said God spoke to her when she heard about this worship in the gateways and knew right away it was for her. AMEN! So beautiful to worship with these prayer warriors.
We spent hours there completing the circle visiting with so many along the way. There was overshadowing joy- I mean really glorious. Again lingering on after the “event” we got to share the Lord with several people. We were there til sundown.
Doreen and I also prayer walked Siesta Beach in the glorious sunset.
Mighty blessings over Sarasota!