|
This years Shockwave conference was incredible!
It went from Wednesday the 20th to Saturday the 24th but, everything sort of started the Sunday prior to it.
I was sitting in church just another average Sunday service when this lady sitting next to me asked if she could pray for me. So she prayed for me and then it was back to sitting there and listening to what was being said on stage trying to stay awake. About ten minutes later, she asked if I go out side to talk to her. She told me that a major tuning point was coming in my life soon and I immediately thought of the up-coming conference. She asked me some questions about how sin works in peoples lives and how it spreads. I told her about my situation, how I lost my relationship with God last April and that even after I got out of the major darkness, I still couldn't get back to God's voice and presents in my life no matter how hard I tried. It seemed like the demons were less dominating but, they were still there. I couldn't seem to break free of my bondage and fear. After the service I told her more in her office. It turned out that she was the church councilor.
I'm going to be meeting with her again this Friday and I hope to confess my past to her but, that won't come easily.
Anyways, back to shockwave.
I went there not knowing anything but, that God was going to do something that would turn my life around. The first night I just sang during worship and asked for God to deliver me of my fear a little. When I was making my sad attempt at singing almost silently someone walk up to me, put his hand on my back and said something like "God's going to bring you out of this." Then, I started crying of course.
The second night during praise and worship, I just kept praying to God asking him to be present to me. I went up to the alter, along with well more that half of the congregation for something and one of my friends prayed for me and I cried again. I continued to press into God through out the night and the rest of the next day.
Friday night, I was worshiping and praying for God to come and it still seemed very empty so I continued to pray and worship. I started to dance and I got really into it. I began to jump and people were getting on stage worshiping and God told me to go on stage. I was hesitant but, I went up there. At this point I was moving so much it hurt my legs and side. Sweat was pouring from me and I screamed his name claiming dominion over the demons and others followed. I screamed freedom and Jesus over and over until they were all long gone. I didn't have to play the sick games anymore. I knew what was the truth and what was a lie. I had the joy of the Lord flowing through my soul, spirit and body. I'm ready to follow after God whole heartedly in obedience. God's in control now.
The next day, one of the speeches for the conference gave me a word. He told me that I would take part in bringing the arts back to the church. How cool is that!
I gave testimony that morning and Sunday night. I got a standing ovation on Sunday night. That was kind of unexpected but, cool. No matter how long it seems to take for God to carry out his works for you, don't stop asking. Never ever quit pressing into the presents of God through praise, thankfulness, repentance and request. Don't forget to let him speak to you though. That's very important. Always follow after what he tells you. You may often seem to be suffering sort term, but the long term reward will be everlasting and unbelievable. His mercy never fails. No matter how far away you run from him all you have to do is turn around and he'll be standing there with his arms open wide to pull you out of the darkness you fell into by your own fault.
I almost forgot. The young adult classes were awesome! This guy was teaching us about spiritual warfare, demons and deliverance. I learned a lot from him and he really spoke to me personally because Jackie (the councilor) told me that my bondage was demonic and I went through it to understand it first hand so I could deliver demons and free others of bondage. The bondage thing was also confirmed again Sunday night.
Isn't God Amazing!
 violetxrain · Thu Jul 28, 2005 @ 08:04pm · 1 Comments |
