A mug of coffee and two mugs of tea

Note to self: Drinking a mug of coffee and two mugs of tea should be avoided in the future!

The things is, I could not fall asleep last night! But, I'm not sure if it was the caffeine or the joy and excitement after an hour just praying and crying out to God. Something in me changed after I spent that time with God. I did not feel the same (and no I didn't feel worse). There were times in the past when I felt tired the moment it was said 'Let us pray.' Whether it was in church or in a group, my spirit would feel tired and my mind would tune out.

Last night that did not happen! I went to a group started by my church (St. George's Leeds). The group is for people who want to pray and spend time with God. It was different because we spent some time in silence, just listening for inspiration from the Holy Spirit and some time in prayer. There are times when I was afraid of silence ( it was a bit uncomfortable for me last night) and wanted to pray just to break it. I try and cram as many issues as I can think of because I am scared of the silence! The Bible says 'Be still and know that I am God' (Psalm 46:10)

But back to last night! Our prayer time was based on Habbakuk 1: 1-4 which says:

How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me? Wherever I look, I see destruction and violence. I am surrounded by people who love to argue and fight. The law has become paralyzed and useless, and there is no justice given in the courts. The wicked far outnumbered the righteous, and justice is perverted with bribes and trickery. (NLT)

Isn't that such a reflection of the world today?! So that's what we prayed about! We prayed for the world specifically: Jamaica, England and Zimbabwe. We prayed for the Christians working there who are laughed at because of their faith. Because it seems that the God they love and serve is not answering. We prayed for the Church, particulary the one in England. The Church has forgotten that all the authority of Jesus was given to them. The Church has forgotten the Great Commission given by Jesus:

I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always even to the end of the age. (Matthew 28: 18-20 NLT)

For those of you who don't believe in Jesus Christ, don't feel left out...we prayed for you too :o) I used to be where you are, and thinking my life would be great as long as I got a good job, a house, a car, and a husband. I understand the uncertainty you have about making this step of faith. I know that it feels uncomfortable. But it will be the most rewarding thing you can ever do! My life has changed completely! Listen, the fact that I enjoyed praying for an hour is testimony of God's work in me! And there's so much more! Send me a comment if you want to find out more about this, and why you should choose Jesus.

I am so grateful to God for the time that I spent with Him last night with my group. It changed me (for the better) and I pray that I continue to be changed.

Until next time.... :o)