THE BIG MOVE WAS TODAY (: I worshipped on the way there to prepare my heart for platform later. God's presence actually came and somehow I ended up singing that song in claire's blog. And I felt that compassion for the lost stir within my heart again. Ended up tearing on the way there. I really thank God for blessing me with this. Because I had kind of lost that compassion sometime around july. Was such a gradual, subtle thing to lose compassion that I didn't even realise it. Until Encounter. And today was a prayer answered for me, a prayer I made for God to renew that compassion for the lost in me.
Expo is so huge and cool (: Dance was okay for the first two songs. Felt very happy. A different kind of joy (: The joy that comes from worshipping God and wanting to run after Him, of knowing that He is the way, the truth and the life.But when the third dance came, 'Tell the world that Jesus Lives', they dimmed the lights at the back suddenly. Not completely turned off, but it was dark back there.
It jolted me. I realised suddenly that it was more than just these seats being filled. It was that many people were still living in darkness and hopelessless. And bringing these people to salvation, to the way, the truth and the life. That they can live free and experience the joy that we can. And I felt that compassion stirred up in me again. Couldn't dance properly after that. My thoughts were distracted. But I was so glad that God spoke to me. And so so glad that He really answered my prayer. Not to the full extend yet, but I know it'll be accomplised in His time. Indeed, Jehovah remembers. (:
Was very touched by the sermon. Very very touched. Many times, I've been impatient with God's plans. I'll trust in Him and wait on Him. Everything will be alright. He hears every prayer and remembers every promise that we've made, that He's made. He is a God who remembers, who's there with us every step of the way. A God of faithfulness. (:
Did okay for the closing song of 'Tell the World that Jesus Lives' (: I know that it's God's anointing (: For each song that we danced, even the worship songs that we didn't, His presence was there and indeed He has helped us to do our best for Him.
We're gonna claim this land, we're gonna take our stand,We're gonna do it, we're gonna do itTill every tongue confess, till every soul is blessedWe're gonna do it, we're gonna do itTill our hearts are filled with compassionAnd our lives desire to see salvationWe will go win this nation, make disciples of all menWith our faith in Christ Jesus, united we will standWith the power of His spirit sweeping all across this landWe will march on in power, until that day He comes againTeach me to dance to the beat to the beat of Your heart Teach me to move in the power of Your spiritTeach me to walk in the light of Your presence Teach me to dance to the beat of Your heartTeach me to love with all Your heart of compassionTeach me to trust in the word of Your promise Teach me to hope in the day of Your coming Teach me to dance to the beat of Your heartYou wrote the rhythm of life, created heaven and earthIn You is joy without measureSo like a child in Your sight , I dance to see Your delightFor I was made for Your pleasure, pleasureLet all my movements express, a heart that loves to say yes,A will that leaps to obey YouLet all my energy blaze, to see the joy on Your faceLet my whole being praise You, praise YouThere's gonna be a revival in this land. We believe, we believe, it is now~Valerie: Determined PurposeWait on the LORD, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart, Wait, I say, on the LORDpsalms 27:14#31 still not up yet? okay God i surrender. use me...