I am very tired now after a full week of work. Thankfully tmr I am off! :) But my heart is excited, and happy after the GDOP. Just came home from the stadium.
Like to thank God for these few things that were very encouraging:
1) Unity of the church
It was glorious seeing various churches coming together to pray. Even as different pastors and leaders led in prayer, and the styles were so different, felt that something binded us together. That was the love of Christ, and the spirit of loving one another. It was also wonderful seeing diff churches join hands to serve. This year though, there were less people who came for the meeting. I think the mega churches did not send as many people there. But nevertheless, lets not go into that too much. ;) I think the magnificence is not in having one mega church represented, but having mega churches, regular neighbourhood churches etc coming together.
2) The outpouring of the Holy Spirit
Nope, no one got slain in the spirit, neither did the stadium shake and people start speaking in tongues. But I felt the loving embrace of the Holy Spirit, and a peace that surpassed all understanding filled my heart. It was a holy moment. This year felt diff from previous 2 years. Whereas past 2 years we prayed a lot for church unity, it seems like this year unity was present in the body of Christ. And I felt a freedom to worship as the Spirit led. I think many churches seem to be opening up towards the leading of the Holy Spirit. And this is wonderful, because I believe His presence changes lives, and helps us to interceed with the Father in ways that cannot be fathomed.
Esp at the start when we were praying through about loving God, and rededicating our lives to Him, I was touched, and felt His warmth surrounding me.
3) Missions and Singapore as the Antioch of Asia
Many churches and leaders in recent years are convicted by God's call for missions. It was glorious again, seeing the various flags being waved at. And a much needed repentance before God about how Singapore has been taking for granted the blessings He has blessed us with. I believe strongly that from Singapore, many will bring the gospel ard Asia, whether it is through preaching of the Word/ministry, tent-making (e.g. businesses, education) or humanitarian, the possibility is tremendous. Singapore has so much resources that can be sent out to these countries.
4) Migrant workers
The Lord bless the heart of the church leaders in the city! One of the items was to pray for migrant workers, and for churches to be a blessing to them. Wonderful! It seems like again, God is raising up a people in Singapore who has a heart for the poor. This is indeed the heartbeat of our dearest heavenly Father. Not just in this GDOP, but through various avenues, e.g. Geylang ministry, I've come across individuals/organizations with the same heart for these migrant workers. God bless their hearts indeed! Various ones doing prayer walks, doing outreaches, doing seminar teachings on the poor and missions in Singapore!!
5) The importance of prayer and intercession
A strong reminder once again of its importance. Of speaking to God about the things that are already on His heart. How wonderful that we can be in partnership with Him!
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