First Intercessory Meet

We started our first proper intercessory prayer session just last Thursday, 17 April. Wow, there was Jane, David, Jeanette, Peter, Jac, Van, Mar, Sury and myself who made it there.. fantastic indeed.

And so,.. we aired our problems of the day, just to clear the "air" and get started. After all, you can't pray while you are seething with anger or frustration over the events of the day right? Then, we went into prayer. Just praying out needs spontaneously.

It's been a long time since we prayed like that. And I felt surely, the presence of God in our midst. He gave me so many ideas and things to pray for. He gave some of the rest new insights. Like how Jane was talking about how she sees everyone as being near the edge - just a step more and we can break out of our comfort zone.. the only question is - are we willing to take that step?

That is where the difficulty lies isn't it? From holding back and protecting our lives (think survival instinct) -- to laying it down and giving it all -- for Jesus.

We tend to think that laying it down (aka.. sacrifice) would be risky, a loss, and ultimately, our selfish human instincts tell us to draw back and think twice... such a big decision... to give my life and my all for Jesus.

But God wants obedience, not sacrifice. THINK of ABRAHAM and his son.. was it Obedience? OR Sacrifice?

Because of Abraham's obedience, God blessed him with abundance, a lasting legacy till today.

It was an inspirational meet. Truly, where the presence of God is, there is LIFE. Life that splashes forth, like rushing waters, into every OTHER areas of our being - from our countenance, to our thoughts our actions, our speech, deeds, and our personal joy, satisfication, ability to love and give.

The Lord is truly Great. Let us be amazed at the Splendour of the Lord...

Just look up at the sky... don't look at your life and your own self so much... ;)