lifesong
Everyone needs compassion
Love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Saviour
The hope of nations
Saviour, He can move the mountains
My God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
So take me as you find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender
Shine your light in
Let the whole world see
We're singing, for the glory
Of the risen King
Jesus, Shine your light in
Let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory
Of the risen king
Monday, November 28, 2005
-2:06 pm
As weird as it might sound, I'm starting to like fasting.
Though I've been awake for almost four hours now without eating anything, I haven't craved food so far. That's a vast improvement from the last time. (: Perhaps it was because I focused my mind of God and spent lunch time alone with Him.
It was so awesome. As I worshipped Him, I felt internal dams being broken, wounds being healed, faith being restored and my spirit renewed. I can't describe how wonderful it feels to truly worship God without any reservations, distractions, or façades, feeling His tangible presence right there in the room, and knowing that He delights in my praises. I guess somehow, the physical hunger does cultivate a spiritual hunger, and an insatiable one at that. I still haven't had enough of Him. Can't wait for "dinner"! (:
It's heartening to know that the whole ministry's fasting and praying together at the same time. When I prayed, it felt different from the times I've prayed during TAWG. I could feel the energy and contagious faith fueled by corporate prayer. Haha, I know it sounds a little far-fetched, but somehow, it was as though all our spirits were linked as one.
I think praying and fasting together is one of the best ways to foster closer bonds and form strong covenantal relationships. I thank God that my cell loves praying too. It's a must-have part of cell every week. Praying together has really fueled my faith, brought my prayer life and relationship with God to a new level. I'm thankful for my dear prayer buddies too. (: Without fellowship, it's very hard to build a strong relationship with God and steadily grow in Him. I love my ministry!
Through prayer, I've gotten really excited about IGNYTE (oh dear, we're going to have a whole generation spell "ignite" with a "y", says Pastor D.) and INFUSED. They're going to be all that I will think about these three days. Of course, after that, I'll still be praying but I believe that these three days of fasting and prayer are very crucial. We need to cover our pastors, adult leaders, camp committee and everyone in the ministry with prayer.
Matthew 9:29 says, "According to your faith will it be done to you." I know He will answer our prayers, because we trust in Him.
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