I’ve never been so filled up in my life
Not at summer camp
Or at youth rallies
Not at music festivals
Not after prayer times at work
Or prayer times at church
Not after a bomb worship service
Or getting real with somebody.
Last night was unexpected
But it was an answer to prayer
Six hours of chatting with my new family
And praying
And sharing our hearts
And laughing
And sleeping
And getting disconnected
But sticking around
Of encouraging
And opening up about struggles
Of standing together in truth
Prayer works.
I’ve always believed it
But I’ve never seen it like this
Prayer for finances?
Boom. $500 in someones account.
Prayer for medical issues?
Bam. Three months prescription for $20.
In the 6 hours I was asleep
God answered these prayers
And probably more that we don’t know about.
I’m on fire.
I’m ready.
I would leave right this instant if I could.
I’d walk away from everything here
Because I know whats waiting for me.
I mean, I don’t know what exactly is gonna happen
But I know my God
And I know what He can do.
I’m not doing anything with my own power.
I’m a wimpy weakling.
But God?
He can do the unthinkable
And He does!
All He wants of us
Is to give of ourselves
To walk away from our possessions
To give up our status
To be a fool for Him
And to have faith.
He moves mountains.
Of course
He blesses us along the way.
Like with amazing new friends
Brothers and sisters
Family.
Answered prayers.
Blessings beyond measure.
And I am overflowing with joy.
Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.-Matthew 10:37-39
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.-Matthew 10:8
