Meeting the Queen

 

 A few weeks ago Gary and I along with three World Racers attended a Prayer breakfast, with the spiritual and political leaders of

Swaziland
.
 The room was full of Pastors, prophets, ministry heads as well as the Prime Minister, and one of the

Queens
. We were welcomed and greeted warmly, still, sitting there amongst the respected and elite leaders of this country, felt a little surreal.
  It was obvious the anointing and presence of the Most High was with us.
  The prophesy over this country to be “the pulpit of

Africa
” was repeated several times.
  However it was the theme of hope amongst the speakers and intercessors that left us wanting to jump up on our chairs and shout out to the Lord.
  It was a heavily charged room, and I was humbled. Suddenly, without any notice and in a matter of seconds I was being ushered into the presence of the Queen.
  I do not know why I had favor on this day or why I was chosen.
  Thankfully I remembered enough protocol to bow in her presence, and stay on my knees for our conversation.
  I am not easily intimidated, but I was more than a little nervous. She was kind, gracious, and very lovely.
  I asked her about her children, and she showed me their pictures on her phone.
  I could not believe she had nearly adult children, she looked so young.
  I told her of our work here, and our dreams for her beautiful country.
  She thanked me for our care, and was surprised and pleased to learn we had moved here permanently.

I went back to my seat.
 It was then that she was invited up to pray as a representation of the Royal family.
  She prayed a powerful prayer of repentance for witchcraft, idolatry, and sin over

Africa
, as well as professed the Father’s love and forgiveness for his people.
  Clearly this is a woman who knows the Lord, and prays all the time.
  She was placed in this position for such a time as this, a true modern day Ester.
  Her name means “Example”…and that she truly is.
  I found myself watching her, and wondering about her life.
  I wondered if she was lonely, and what it must be like to share your husband with a country, and several other wives.
  I am compelled to pray for her daily now, and asking the Lord for another opportunity to share hearts and visions.
  It never occurred to me that I would bow before a Queen in my life time, I am curious, and excited to see what other little surprises my future holds.