We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us. (2 Corinthians 1:10)
"You've stolen my heart, yes you have. You wiped away the stains and broke away the chains yes you have." - Yes You Have Hillsong
I went into fellowship tonight holding so much inside. I had so many ghosts from my past haunting me. Deep down inside I was hurting. Deep down inside I was comparing myself to anyone around me. I was living in the past and I beat myself for my actions. I was attacked by the enemy and fell as I started to believe his lies. He told me I could not be loved because of my flaws. I could not be forgiven. I went into fellowship with the weight of the world on my shoulders and the bondage of the past tightly wrapped around my heart.
Tonight I gave my testimony about my life as a Christian. I confessed my faults. I confessed that I constantly compare myself to others. I let them know straight up what I have been through. Then I went back and we started to pray.
As we were praying I started to cry. I really just let all the tears flow. The pain exiting on each drop. God's Holy Spirit filled his house. Everyone was crying out the name of Jesus and pouring out their hearts to God. He came and set us free. He set me free and helped me let go of everything I was holding on to. Tonight was exciting as everyone felt the glory of God at fellowship. Everyone's heart was overflowing with his love. We had a love encounter with God tonight. He was definitely there among us.
When everything calmed down I felt like he talked to me. He said I was beautiful. He told me that he loved me and that nothing could separate me from his love. He said that I could only find him if I started really seeking him. He helped me realize that I wouldn't be able to find someone I wasn't looking for. He kept telling me he forgave me and that tonight I have become a new person. He said that I couldn't be sinless but I had to work to sin less. He gave me comfort and broke the chain.
I went into fellowship tonight seeking change. I left all that I held before I entered. I left the past at fellowship and left a new person.
I am so excited for camp. I know that what I experienced tonight won't be able to compare to what I will experience at camp.
Have you been filling a void with materialistic objects? Have you been feeling empty after each time? Do you want to experience a love encounter? Do you want the living water God offers? Do you want the bread of life? Consider going to 4HG's camp, it's a choice you won't regret. If you or anyone you know is interested our camp is from July 25-29, let me know. Island Praise Fellowship is hosting a camp. Love in Christ Rhia
http://www.persevering.org/freedom.html (verses on FREEDOM!!)
Revelation 22:17
New Living Translation (NLT)
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.
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