Last night we had our leadership meeting at Pastor Sam's house. It was more of dinner, hanging out, and prayer. We came together and shared what God has been speaking to us and showing us. We prayed for our city, the people close to us, our youth group and each other. The Spirit of God was leading our prayers and hearts. The beautiful words that flowed from everyone's lips was the desires of their hearts being lifted up to God. I was overwhelmed by the love for Christ in the room, it brought me to tears. Surrounded by my brothers and sisters and all of them calling on our God to be our leader and claiming this city as His.
Pastor Sam had all the college leaders stand in the middle of the room so the other leaders could pray over us. We stood there and Melissa Herrmann began to pray. She said something that rang so true and so special. She prayed there would be no comparison of leaders, that we wouldn't want the gifts and talents the others have. She compared us to a rainbow, each part has a color and together it brings a promise. I feel God has promised each of us something special and each of us gifts to bring glory to God and love to man. Together we can stand strong in the face of adversity and bring encouragement to each other and others.
I realized last night that as we each grow in our walks and press in closer to God our strength grows and our bond in Christ strengthens also. We are set apart for a purpose, consecrated and loved by God to share His love. I feel like God is ready to pour out his Spirit on our city and youth group, I can feel the Spirit's restlessness and God's yearning to use people to pave the way. This group, this youth group and body of leaders will bring the love of God to a hurting and hungry city. We will see revival and we will see salvation come. The Kingdom of God is at hand.
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