The other night I was sitting in church…lost in the translation of spanish prayers, words, and songs…but feeling the presence of the Lord tangibly in the room. I closed my eyes and allowed the Lord to overwhelm me with His peace. I began to envision myself singing in a tongue unknown to me, which people understood.
A poke in the arm caused me to open my eyes as I caught a glimpse of Pastor Selenda’s smiling face and beckoning hands calling me forward. “What’s happening?” I asked Kayla – “she wants you to sing!” she said laughing. “What? What? What do I sing?” I asked. ” hahaha…I don’t know…just sing in English I guess.”
Floating to the front, I was handed a microphone and a blessing. The eyes of many people and a few of my dear teammates were glued to me. I closed my eyes, opened my mouth and began to sing…
Holy Spirit dwell here
Fill this place with joy overflowing,
And love overflowing,
And peace overflowing,
In all of Your glory come…”
Perhaps the best part of this experience was the series of Spanish words floating through my mind as I sang in English – and the melody of “Amens” chiming along with the song throughout the crowd. I felt like I was dreaming – and laughed at the reality that I wasn’t. I didn’t sing in Spanish that night – but I felt in my heart that God’s presence and blessing was released – and my heart was thankful for God’s sense of humor and love in calling His children out of comfort – into the unfamiliar + spontaneous, so we can grow.
correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction.”
I feel like this verse applies to acting on behalf of the Lord in whatever regard we are asked to…sing, dance, speak, preach, pray…we should always, always be ready! Dios te bendiga!
