It was a great time of worship down at Provision Intl. We experienced what they called 'prophetic worship', led by the Holy Spirit. It's not structured with a set of songs, but the worship team would lead us all into known songs, and help us get to the same level before attempting the unknown, singing and writing their own music, similar to singing Scripture. It was very liberating, as ppl would dance, sing, and worship the Lord in their own way...it's really freedom worship!
We started each weekday morning with this type of worship, with a sharing, or message. We experienced prophescies, as the pastors and staff displayed these spiritual gifts to build us up. I was a little bit skeptical at first, but the Holy Spirit confirmed it in my heart, that these are biblical truths, and those personal prophescies are very accurate. Before Campus Challenge, I've never really given much thought in spiritual gifts, believing only that we should work with what we've been given. But through many different occurances and sharings, I've come to learn to desire and earnestly seek the gifts the Holy Spirit will freely give. Many on our team experienced prophesy, visions, and interpretation. It was such an edifying and unifying experience. But now that we're all back home, things change...the context, our daily focus, and our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. I totally agree with what Janice wrote on Jul 11th, and we need even more wisdom and discernment than ever! It's hard to explain and have ppl understand these things, b/c even my parents questioned my own visions. They do believe in these things, but when it happens in real life, it's hard to discern, when we've been believing that all these 'miraculous' signs occured only in the early church.
1 Cor:14:1-4
Principles Concerning Spiritual Gifts
1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 3But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 4He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
On another note, it's been so much fun working with the young children of the projects. They're very street smart, and experienced. It was just great to be around them, and letting them play and be normal children. They're very affectionate and playful; as I was picking up garbage in the park, a 6 yr old boy just jumped on to my back and said "whatcha y'all doin' ere?" After that, all the kids wanted piggy-back rides...lol. :P I actually got to build real friendships with some of those kids, as we had chances to see them pretty regularly. I pray that the Lord will capture their hearts especially at this young age, and steer them to the right direction.
to be con't...
We started each weekday morning with this type of worship, with a sharing, or message. We experienced prophescies, as the pastors and staff displayed these spiritual gifts to build us up. I was a little bit skeptical at first, but the Holy Spirit confirmed it in my heart, that these are biblical truths, and those personal prophescies are very accurate. Before Campus Challenge, I've never really given much thought in spiritual gifts, believing only that we should work with what we've been given. But through many different occurances and sharings, I've come to learn to desire and earnestly seek the gifts the Holy Spirit will freely give. Many on our team experienced prophesy, visions, and interpretation. It was such an edifying and unifying experience. But now that we're all back home, things change...the context, our daily focus, and our sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. I totally agree with what Janice wrote on Jul 11th, and we need even more wisdom and discernment than ever! It's hard to explain and have ppl understand these things, b/c even my parents questioned my own visions. They do believe in these things, but when it happens in real life, it's hard to discern, when we've been believing that all these 'miraculous' signs occured only in the early church.
1 Cor:14:1-4
Principles Concerning Spiritual Gifts
1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. 2For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. 3But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. 4He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.
On another note, it's been so much fun working with the young children of the projects. They're very street smart, and experienced. It was just great to be around them, and letting them play and be normal children. They're very affectionate and playful; as I was picking up garbage in the park, a 6 yr old boy just jumped on to my back and said "whatcha y'all doin' ere?" After that, all the kids wanted piggy-back rides...lol. :P I actually got to build real friendships with some of those kids, as we had chances to see them pretty regularly. I pray that the Lord will capture their hearts especially at this young age, and steer them to the right direction.
to be con't...
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