Hey friends.
So it has been a little while, but here are some things that have been going on in my life.
Before I jump into it, I just want to explain that I am of the charismatic Christian faith. I am all about laying hands on people to pray for them, hand raising during worship, altar calls, shaking because the Holy Spirit is just moving through you so much, tears, prophecies, and the Spirit moving through people in the gift of speaking in tongues (see 1 Corinthians for more about speaking in tongues and spiritual gifts). All of this is important to know before I jump in because without this background you may think I am crazy (you still might, but I am okay with being "crazy" if that means the Holy Spirit is working through and in me!!).
Now that we have established a starting ground let me tell you have God has been WRECKING MY HEART.
First, my church here. Mmmh, my church. Let's talk about Sunday. This past Sunday the Holy Spirit moved in me so much that I was shaking. I was shaking because I could just feel the Spirit moving through me so much that it overwhelmed my soul. The Spirit hit me in a way like never before. And let me just say this: I am SO READY for the Spirit to move through me so strongly on a regular basis. Holy Spirit come, work in my heart and guide my steps.
I also got to witness the Spirit moving through my pastor and using him to speak to the weary souls of some of my friends with me. I got to hear the Spirit speaking to the depths of their hearts and saying exactly what they needed in that moment. His banner over me is love-- His banner over you is love. <3
Second, can I just tell you about tonight? Tonight my college held an event called Carry the Love: The Need is Now (see more at carrythelove.com , or CRmovement.com ). And the need is DEFINITELY now! There was a point where they had the prayer team go around and pray over those who wanted some prayer. I had two ladies pray over me. The prayer was used to almost set the tone and soften me a little bit. But the second lady who prayed over me. Allison, the Holy Spirit was REALLY moving through her. God was really speaking through her. Jesus used her to wreck my heart. She hit so many things on the head that I am left speechless and wondering what all exactly happened. The Spirit used her to speak into some of the deepest wounds of my heart. And to encourage and pour into me. And to affirm me. The Spirit used her so much and so deeply. There is a lot that I am still processing from Carry the Love, but I can tell you this: I am going to go to their second event tomorrow night (Wednesday).
Friends, there is a revival happening. Can you feel it? Can't you feel the need now more than ever? The need for a love that is greater and deeper and wider than any other love that we have ever known. The need for a Savior who is with us-- who has always been with us. The need to run to a Father that loves you and is willing to hold you in His arms. There is a deep need right now. And there is a revival about to happen and I don't think that we are ready for it. There is a revival; a renewing; a healing.
For me that looks like a revival in my church and on my campus. A revival and healing in my life. I don't know what that looks like for you, but I encourage you to find what that revival/ what that healing looks like for you.
I am praying for you all! XOXOX
