Ministry for me has to be two things: being consistent and steadfast. It's really exciting to see what God does and how He answers prayers. But as ministry goes on its easy to get sidetracked. So I have to be careful and not get discouraged when things get quiet I have to be ears opened to things He wants to do with this ministry.
. I've only held one banquet but since then God really hasn't given me permission to do another just yet. This ministry may look very different from others and that's exactly how He wants it. For me He's wanted my eyes, focus, heart and mind totally to focus on Him. It was hard in the beginning as I didn't know how this ministry was going to be funded. Yet, every time as I walked in His light, He provided for every single basket. I've learned to go when He says go and Be Still when He says so. This ministry is quiet and I don't often hear from those who receive these baskets. But it's ok. I believe God Will will be done in their homes as they open up these baskets. When I do hear from the recipients its really exciting. I hear it over and over, "God didn't forget me." YES!!! Praise God. My heart always leaps with joy that I get to be part of that. Its still very surreal. . I'm privileged to be called into this ministry. My initial vision hasn't changed. I want those who grieve know that Jesus loves them, He knows how many tears they've cried and they are not forgotten. I pray everyone sees Him when they open each basket. That they draw closer to the Healer. . As I write this I am so encouraged. Going through loss there are some legal issues that need to be attended to. There have been some bills that I wanted to be heard and passed. Unfortunately, it's a LONG process for me. To spare you drama heartache and discouragement I finally got someone who heard me last year and was going to make it happen. But before this God had a much greater plan. He lined up people to hear my story the past few years. Word got out on what He was doing through me. ( I say that very humbling...i don't like taking credit for anything He does). I did a podcast, did some interviews, the First Lady of Louisiana Donna Edwards featured an article about me on her blog, I was invited to Governor Edwards Inauguration, we became a church ministry, my story was featured on the Calvary Chapel Magazine and I could go on. Just really cool stuff. . Maybe my story along with others would reach the heart of all those involved to make this legislation happen. Maybe people will look up my name or the ministries name and see all the goodness that God has done and understand why He laid these "bill" ideas on my heart. Every time I wanted to give up God didn't give me that opportunity. I didn't understand it years ago but I think I see it now. . So back to the bill. 2 actually, one being picked up by Representative Dodie Horton. (this one was supposed to be presented the day Louisiana got shut down because of Covid-19 last year). Feeling a little unsure and maybe discouraged I emailed Representative Hortons office to see if they were or have submitted the Missing Angel Certificate bill again. And they DID! I got an email this past week. Friends God has not forgotten. It will be presented during the 2021 Session after April 12, 2021. I will post that bill below for you to follow. This bill will require hospitals to provide the necessary paperwork to parents who have stillborn children. There's a big long sad story behind that. I may rewrite that one later. . On to the second bill is a tax credit bill. It is being picked up by Representative Stephanie Hilferty. She is down south in Baton Rouge. I will provide that information once it's submitted. It's encouraging that a local down in New Orleans may have also submitted the same request for the tax bill. I am waiting to hear from her and her organization. . To follow the Missing Angel Certificates click on this link: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?i=239886&sbi=y . 1. Visit www.legis.la.gov. 2. On the right-hand side of the page, click "sign-up" to create an account. 3. Once you've created an account, click "My Legis". This is where you can add the bills you want to track and opt-in to receive email notifications about the status of these bills. . It's really neat to see what God is doing. Being steadfast and consistent in ministry and in life in general is what's needed. I pray people see Him in it. Our pastor gave some encouragement a few Sundays ago. One scripture he quoted cut me so deep. It's been almost 7 years since my sweet Juilanna Grace went to be with the Father. My heart still gets tender about her. It's been about 6 years since I began to walk in the light He shined for me to begin my ministry. I wish you knew how many times I was discouraged. But God friends. My pastor told us what 1 Corinthians 15:58 said, "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." Read it again, again and again. Be steadfast, be immovable, always being about the Fathers business and know my friends my beloved brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ that our labor is Never in Vain. Now, lets pray these bills pass. . I pray this encourages you. God bless you and thank you for all that you do for this ministry...for giving, praying, telling others about us and your encouragement. . Under His Mercy, Lisa Rowell
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