Coming for the 3rd year in a row to this youth retreat I knew what to expect. I have heard a lot of different witnesses, seen God use almost anything and nothing in the same way to move a hard non believing heart to their knees, I have seen adoration move thousands, literally thousands of teens, to cry out to Jesus, to throw their hands up in worship for our Savior, to open up their hearts and let the baggage drain out as Christ wipes their slates clean. ... But each year, God allows even me to be touched in unbelievable ways. Its different each year. When you are open to God and each moment he gives you, amazing things can and will happen. Last night I was brought to some of the most joyful tears Ive ever felt while witnessing the Holy Spirit move so undoubtedly within the kids around me. My heart swelled as thousands were singing and praising and falling to their knees. .. but when i stopped and looked at our group ... these kids I pray for so much. .. these kids that fill so many of my thoughts, that keep me up praying at night. . These kids that struggle with insecurities, hidden addictions, strangled in sin, heavy in bondage..... kids that get caught up in following the world and not our Lord & Savior. .. like we all do at times... (Cue the tears again...) When I saw them, some on their knees, some hands high praising God, some doubled over letting God have every sin in their life, some praying, some crying out to Jesus..... I couldnt help by be completely overwhelmed. Sometimes we want these things so badly for the kids we love. .. sometimes we push them into doing things whether they like it or not (sometimes rightfully so!) Sometimes we force things. .. But to see these kids CHOOSE these things in that moment. ... to be blessed enough to witness something like that. . To see God in that moment. .. I burst with joy... and I wonder. .. is this a glimpse of heaven? How beautiful. .. how blessed we are by Gods love for us.. his mercy and grace... him dying over that cross for us. . For you. . For me. . It doesnt get better than this... Theres nothing you need beyond this. . Who am I to be a witness to this? only by the blood of Jesus.....
Posted on: Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:38:11 +0000
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