Thursday, June 12, 2008

Times of refreshing

I love this song, it goes like this:

Times of refreshing,
here in Your presence,
no greater blessings,
than being with you,
my soul is restore,
my mind is renew,
there's no greater joy Lord,
than being with you.

I got to sing this song again in the church camp recently. I'm so blessed, I am to retreat, forget myself and open my hearts to receive God's words. For the past 3 days I was like up the mountain, reconnecting with God again. Through this camp the Lord reminded me the importance of prayer, to come before Him in prayer at all times, in all things. I pondered when was the last time that I really spoken to God, pouring out to Him my heart's concern, it has been very long indeed. I realized most of the time I've been self-sufficient, relying on myself, my own strength, wisdom and ability to live on this earth. We pray because it's God's desire... I realized that my failure to come before Him in prayers is like my dear children failed to come to me, how would I feel if my children stop talking and sharing with me someday? That's exactly how God feel when I stop praying....

Oh Lord, teach me to pray when I'm out of words, remind me that you are not so concern over my words rather the attitude of my heart, teach me to come before you and trust in your providence, teach me to go after your heart's desire rather than my own, teach me to die to self and depend on you... in Jesus's Name I pray, Amen.

Many recommit our lifes and commitment to the Lord during the camp. Many walls have been broken and much tears have been shed. All glory given to God.