Ukraine. Is it Russia? Is it Ukraine?
It's hard to know, based on who you talk to on any given day.
This country, very much in the midst of building its own identity, is angry.
There is so much anger, frustration, annoyance here.
It's kind of strange, walking around, seeing absolutely no smiles, just downcast scowls.
The spiritual atmosphere here is rough.
There seems to be a sense of utter dissatisfaction with life, with possessions, with looks.
I see people seeking anything and everything for some sort of identity.
Alcoholism is a huge issue.
Explicit sexuality is a norm here which breeds lust.
People are turning so much to the world for their stability, security.
Even in the midst of these very real spiritual battles, there is a creativity in people here that is rare.
Every city I have had the privilege of visiting, L'viv, Kiev, Crimea and Odessa, I have worshipped with incredibly talented musicians!
I even met a girl on a train ride who loves to sing and dance.
It has been so neat to see the Spirit move through the giftings of the people I have had the pleasure of meeting.
I sense this untapped gift of worship through music here, that is just waiting to explode!
SO AWESOME.
Such a juxtaposition, of so many people so lost and seeking the world, to people all over the country, seeking the Lord with all they have, with the incredible gifts God has given them, freely praising.
As God's people here continue to worship Him freely, that freedom from the Spirit will spill out into their cities, communities, churches, towns…!
God dwells in the praises of His people and wherever the Spirit of God is, there is freedom!
So in all the darkness and heaviness, the Spirit is moving and He is filling people up with songs and music and praise and thanksgiving all over the country!
It is good.
My time here has been wonderful, full of praise and worship.
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