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 inhisimage |
09-01-2002 @ 1:52 AM |
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I would like to share my experience, when my daughter and I attended a Tommy Tenney meeting in St. Louis earlier this year, 2002. I am familiar with the Presence of the Lord, but have not been able to enjoy His Holy Presence very often in church services, as His Presence is often replaced by formalities and man's agendas. So, my daughter and I were excited about going to a meeting where the agenda would be to invite and yield to "The Holy Presence of God." Without criticizing the church and its leadership, where Tenney was a guest, I will suffice it to say that Fear gripped my heart that the service might not be completely turned over to Tommy and his wife, and the Holy Spirit might not come to visit us. Our Longing - our reason for driving so far - was Only to be in His Holy Presence. So I began to open my heart, hot tears began to stream down my face as I looked upward to the heavens; I began to worship my Lord - yielding my whole being, with my arms raised high, when I became aware that I was disturbing others sitting near me. Desiring with all my heart to worship, but not wanting to disturb others (many not recognizing the Presence of the Lord), I asked an usher if I could sit in the floor next to the back wall. He gave his permission.I sat in the floor, next to the wall with hot tears streaming down my face,and arms upraised (could not lower then - they were being held up), and quietly praying in my heavenly language from the depths of my being. I am not sure about the length of time, but I remember nothing of the service. I left that meeting with something much more precious than words, than music, than prayers, I left having spent time in the Holy Presence of My Lord Jesus! I grew a little closer to "Knowing Him" this "Resurrected Lord," being changed a little more into "His Dear Image" in the liberty of the Spirit of the Lord. 11 Cor. 3:16-18. I thank God for people like Tommy and his wife, who yield to the Presence of the Lord, enabling others of us to enjoy "His Holy Presence." Much Love to You!
In His Arms, Karen
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| roadkill2 |
09-02-2002 @ 12:36 AM |
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Karen,
I would just say that I understand your need
for worship and the presence of God. Today I went to
church and I realized a few things about God's presence
and how people respond to it. This church has a new pastor
who seems to have a strong desire for God's presence
and I've been blessed because the priorities seem to reflect this.
Today at the end of the service instead of the traditional
altar call, the pastor exhorted everyone to stay for more worship
and to call upon God for His presence. It took awhile, but I
began to sense a little of that sweet anointing that tells me
that God is going to make Himself felt. The time had passed
for the service to be over so it was kind of an "optional"
thing and the pastor had said that. Anyone would feel free
to stay or leave as they wished.
Before too long God was ministering to me and I found
myself caught up in praise and worship in that back and forth
thing that happens with the Lord. (Sorry I don't have words for this)
Anyway, what kind of surprised me was how many people just
left the place as if nothing was happening. Here we were, 2 and half
hours into the sevice, and nothing much going on in the Spirit
and now that God's tangible presence starts to bless people,
they get up and leave. Honestly, I don't get it. To me this
is like somebody going to watch their favorite sports
team, and the team starts doing well and winning the game and
half of the home town fans get up and leave in the middle of it all.
Sorry if this comparison isn't so spiritual, but its the ony thing
I can think of. What impressed me about the whole thing was that
there are most definately different levels of need and hunger between people.
Some people can find themselves in the presence of God and say-
"Oh thats nice" Others are in the same place and say "I can't live without
this"
I think you would most definately be one of the 'can't live without this'
people. Probably more so than I am. But i'm getting there.
Anyway, your hunger and need is probably your greatest blessing,
no matter how frustrating it may be at times. As I looked out over the
30-40% of those who stayed to worship and be blessed by God in
church today, all I could think of was maybe God was saying-
they are here because of their need, and they will not be denied.
Kieffer
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| Godskid |
09-03-2002 @ 4:48 AM |
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Both of you have blessed my heart and I understand where you are coming from. Keep on chasing...He will answer!
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| Amareno |
09-03-2002 @ 11:44 AM |
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Dear Father continually Reveal Your Presence to Your children. Teach us never to relent wnating more and more of Your daily. May we never be satisfied with the manner of yesterday but come daily for a fresh manner from Your throne room of grace. May we constantly serach for You in our hearts in worship, adoration and total worship of Who You Are. May Your Awesome presence keep us in awe of You every minitue of our lifes. May we never ever take Your presence for granted but may we come in earnest expecations in our hearts to the King Who Reigns FOREVER AND EVER. Amen.
Yours In The Vineyard, Amareno
"As the deer panteth after the waterbrooks, so panteth my soul after thee oh Lord" (Psalm 42:1)
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| brinny |
09-03-2002 @ 9:32 PM |
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AMEN and AMEN!! Isn't a glorious quest?!
Godspeed
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