Wes Pickering

Got a fresh shipment of my book #MonumentsOfGrace today. If you haven’t read it yet, what you’ll read in here is the base layer of “why we do what we do” as disciples of Jesus. If you’re looking for a jumping off point to go deeper with God this year or you’re just curious about what makes Wes tick, I highly recommend it 😉. Seriously, I wouldn’t have written a book if I didn’t believe it would help people discover something profound about Jesus and His amazing plan for their lives. Order on my website, Amazon, or Venmo me @wespickering $15 (+$2 shipping if you’re not local). https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Jo2-PBkPQ/?igshid=u9p1jyfoox1x

Always. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EEd48hnxj/?igshid=db4rf1r86v85

My man @neimandavis crushing it on drums for @jordanfeliz tonight! Neiman, you’re a terrific musician and an even better man! I see so much Jesus in you! So thankful for your and @rachdavis91’s friendship! https://www.instagram.com/p/B5RmBiPh8OB/?igshid=cg8zgvshhooq

What a special night! @londongatch thanks for letting me be a part of the family. @lancegatch @brandonlake @natedavis @carolinefaithcollins @micah_nichols @garrettabe @taralbanks I love you all so much! @mackbrock @reverendreeves Thankful to know you two. The best is still to come! @seacoastchurch @seacoastmusicofficial There are so many more “new stories” ahead! Thanks for having me! https://www.instagram.com/p/B3JHjAPhX3_/?igshid=9jpmipl7txrl

Today is a difficult day. Last night, as @hannahpickering and I worshiped at @thebelongingco, we received news that our Lorenzo, whom we have sponsored and loved like a son, died in Jamaica. When we met Lorenzo, he was already in very dire medical condition. Many of you supported us as we sought to get him the best medical care that was available to him. Thank you for your support. Lorenzo was 17, completely deaf from birth, and had never learned to read, write, or communicate. Over the time we knew him, we bought him a copy of The Action Bible, praying that he would fall in love with the Jesus he saw in those pictures. We also prayed since the day we met him that God would speak to him in a way he could understand, for he had no other means to hear the Gospel. What I know is this: every time I was around Lorenzo, I could feel the tangible presence of God in a way that I have never experienced elsewhere. I know that Jesus identifies our service of “the least of these” as done directly to Himself. I know that from the beginning, God always given us a choice. In his own way, I believe I observed the fruit of Lorenzo’s choice: he was a servant, gentle and kind, and compassionate to those in pain despite his own. And so, knowing how loving and kind our God is, I believe that today Lorenzo is in Heaven with Jesus. He was not “healed” but has received something far better: a new body that will always be whole and never know sickness. For the first time, he can hear and he can eat without fear or pain, and there he joins a joyful, musical feast. Most of all, he can freely gaze into the face of Jesus, the one he saw pictures of in his Bible, the one who perhaps even visited him in his dreams. The real Jesus. ❤️❤️❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/B3CipUhhtxs/?igshid=1rb85rbcdak0w

New single out today! Written with the amazing @brettocox. Listen now on all the platforms. https://www.instagram.com/p/B27jJwqB4TL/?igshid=1h0qfv1971zrr

My devotions buddy. Very often Heidi joins me for my quiet time. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1_s_UEByMC/?igshid=lu00a30390sk

This is one of my favorite testimonies from last week at @watotointl in Uganda. Grace suffered from ulcers for over a year. The doctors told her she couldn’t eat any acidic foods and should never skip meals. If she did, she would be up all night in severe pain. After receiving prayer, she went home and drank straight lemon juice and skipped her evening meal before going to bed. She slept all the way through the night pain free! I love her faith and her willingness to put action behind what she sensed God was doing. Praise King Jesus! He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever! #WatotoWC2019 #jesushealstoday #healing https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIOgCOBlVr/?igshid=1wi9qatki5io6

Happy frisbee reunion with Heidi. #bordercollie #bordercollieheidi https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDuoomh27N/?igshid=ktufy2113k70

So this actually happened! Three weeks ago, I had the honor of officiating the wedding of @dockennedylive and @rebeccabroeker right in the middle of the @nfldraft. Congrats you two! I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t believe God has brought you two together. Praying that your life together is better than you could ask or imagine! And just for you...just this one time...go @seahawks! https://www.instagram.com/p/BxferhTB0LL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ljqwtoek15lg

One mile. 36 minutes. 🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏻‍♂️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BxaP8WZBhIm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m2mn0ljz3rkt

Kids worship at church today was 💯 This is how we fight our battles. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYuHWEhnbe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1viv0zp9wmvlq

Happy Birthday to the love of my life @hannahpickering! You are well worth celebrating! Thank you to everyone who came and made Hannah feel so loved and appreciated. Also, huge thanks to @stay.golden.co for helping making Hannah’s day so special. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVPnMuhSI6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wt7vcxfu8cck

The kingdom of Heaven belongs to little ones like these. Still celebrating with all of Heaven the 6 kids who said yes to Jesus this weekend! What a massive honor to preach at @tbcokids on Easter Sunday. The way these kids worship, the way they pray...they demonstrate just how easy it is to access the deep things of God. God does not withhold Himself from anyone because of age. When I was 5, I gave my life to Jesus and was immediately baptized in the Holy Spirit. It was the most important decision of my life, made with almost no experience or awareness how massively that would shape the course of my journey. The ways of God are so amazing! Join me in praying for these 6 as they start their journey in Jesus. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwrpVoUhTgm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11qscypko5oou

Super proud of @hannahpickering, showing all her botanical paintings at the Franklin Art Scene in the Franklin Visitor’s Center from 6-9pm https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv5Ee-cBcIP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uq1p6zri4pnb

I just wanted to take a second and thank @kevan_joseph for the incredible artwork he did for my book #MonumentsOfGrace. He took the most abstract request and created something profound that completely captures the heart of the book. Give his insta a follow and check out the awesome art he has for sale on Society6. I’m so thankful that God has surrounded me with people who exemplify God’s nature as Creator. From the bottom of my heart, Kevan, thank you! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCMcxFBD4H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tnat20ua86ax