Make it happen in 2011

This blog will be a little different from the two previous ones that I have written, but however, this one, like all the rest, is straight from the heart.

It all started on Sunday, January 9, 2011, the second Sunday of the year at the True Word Church of the Apostolic Faith Inc, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It all started as we were about to dismiss from Sunday School, and my pastor had already stirred the congregation up! He then, asked who wanted to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and TWO ladies raised their hands. After that, he asked who wanted to re-baptized, and I raised my hand. Why? I felt like it was the right thing to do, especially after my thoughts and hinting about it the night before! Well, needless to say, with two new souls being baptized, and one soul being re-baptized, you know we had some praise to get out. As I was changing into my clothes, I was in such a rush to get upstairs to get my praise on. We had some CHURCH that day, in both, day and night service.

So on Friday, January 14, 2011, we had church, and my pastor began to teach on demons and spirits, and how they are working in the church, and captivating the attention of the youth, and controlling our mind. I was so attentive in this lesson.

In the car on my way to my Grandmothers house, it was a minister, my grandmother, a young lady in the church, and myself. We began to talk, and it surprised me that the conversation that the young lady and myself we're having. We started to talk about a lot of different topics, and it really hit me hard, because as I was beginning to talk to her, I could feel the Holy Ghost so strong, and my jaw tightening. I felt like  I was about to go off speaking in tongues.  It was that real to me. I began to MINISTER and tell her that living for God is not going to be easy, but it is worth it.

I began to tell her how before I received the Holy Ghost, understanding the Bible was quite complex, but it seemed once I received the Holy Ghost, understanding came with Him(recognizing the Holy Ghost, is not an "it".) How when reading the Bible, you can read one scripture on one page, and turn the page and find the meaning. (Scripture interprets scripture).

I also began to share with her my passion as to winning souls. I told her, in 2011 I want to win more souls than ever. I told her that I was sick of seeing all my friends claim they have "fun" in this world, and deep down inside, I know they are suffering, and it kills me that I have the remedy to spiritual wellness, which is Christ, and I don't even offer Him, to those who really need Him. The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise. Prov 11:30

I, then began to tell her that she can share her testimony to her friends, co-workers, and classmates with shame. Her words can change the world, and change the viewpoint of them. Testimonies are used to over come. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Rev 12:11

As the conversation concluded, it hit me that the young people in the church need to step up, and need to do so QUICKLY. We have the ability to usher in the presence of the Holy Ghost. That "job" should not rely on the Elders, Ministers, and Other Ministry roles of the church. The Spirit should have free course in our church, because of OUR PRAYERS. Imagine, if you will, if every member of the youth group fasted once a week for every Sunday service. Imagine, if every member of the youth group gathered together and hit the prayer room or the sanctuary before church. Imagine, if your pastor walked into the church to behold the youth in worship. IMAGINATIONS CAN BECOME REALITIES.

Will you stand for God, or fall for the tricks of Satan? Will you live for God, or die for Satan? Will you grow in ministry, or dwindle in sin? Will you flourish, or perish?

This [is] the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.  Psalms 24:6