That "Urhg" Feeling

This morning was the first time I attended the Youth Service. I had two feelings; one of victory because it feels great to be back "home". The YA and Youth services are preparing for a "Revival" weekend next week. Pastor Matthew preached an intense sermon today which I only caught the last point (I was looking after Ee with SW at Nursery), U know, I really miss being at youth, I didn't really know how much I missed it until I was at the service today. All the anticipation for revival and spiritual hunger, etc. Caused me to wonder (like I used to wonder before) when will it arrive? That fire was suddenly lit within again.

Thinking about all the expectations of next week's services, will revival happen? Will we let God have His way without man-made manufactured-presense of God? I know my involvement is limited but just as powerful in prayer. That "Urgh" feeling is based on Romans 8:26: "In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words..." It's the kind of groaning of hopelessness when there is no one else to turn to but to God and His Holy Counsel.

Pastor Kieron quoted from Leonard Ravenhill at YA service. If u guys want to be challenged to do something about revival, read Ravenhill's "Why Revival Tarries". You will be shaken and convinced to be ready for revival. It starts with prayer for the prayer warrior and unctioned preaching by the preachers. We who are not preachers, pray! Those who are teachers or preachers, preach and teach in power with a Christ-centred vision.

If it doesn't happen on Sunday, don't be discouraged, but weep and keep knocking on the door of your prayer door. My personal revival started when I was 14 and since then I longed to fellowship with people who have been revived too. Each generation has it's own revival. The Young Adult Class of 1996 had their revival in those precious last few years in Sunday School. When R-age started 10 years ago, I felt that God is preparing a platform to usher in His revival to the Youths of Grace Assembly. God has poured out his blessing in spurts and it's evident in the lives of those who are fervently serving the Lord in various capacity. Now it's been 10 years and my eyes have seen the coming of the Glory of the Lord.