It's Really Real
"Dear children, let us stop just saying we love each other; let us really
show it by our actions"
I John 3:18
"I will never fail you. I will never forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5b
The Lord is great. I want to start this letter out by thanking all of you who prayed for the revival we had at South Side. God was there and it was an amazing time of worship.
Not knowing what to expect except a wonderful time in the Lord I came into to this revival with an open heart. I believe that God blessed me because of this. I know that God revealed himself in many ways this weekend but I believe he also taught us each something individually. I learned about the importance of continuous prayer, faith, and how to keep the fire burning.
I know many people still have loved ones that they are praying for because I am still praying for many of the people that I love who have yet to find Jesus. When this revival begun I thought it was the only hope for the lost people I love to get saved. Now I know that is not the case. God revealed himself in such a real way this weekend that none of us can deny his existence. Because of this I now know that his word is true as well. I feel such a burden for those who do not know Jesus and I am now constantly in prayer for them. You see God has shown me that he is real and that I can truly trust him. I know now that as a follower of Christ I must continue to believe that these people will find Christ because I know it is his will. The human part of me however wishes so badly that this people would find the hope and peace that we have because we have accepted the truth found in Jesus. However, if God had saved Brother Pickle before he did all the cruel things he did in his life then we would not have heard about how awesome our salvation really is. It took his wife 18 years to pray him through. I have thought about that and have realized that if it takes me 62 years or even more to pray one person through than by golly I'm going to do it.
Our salvation is a gift that we do not deserve but yet has been given to us. As people of love we want everyone we know to experience the saving Grace of God and to experience it now. However, I have learned now that through prayer that lifts these loved ones up I will not only be helping them but these prayers will help continue to keep my fire burning strong. I have a total faith and trust in my Lord and know that he will answer my prayers because he loves me. Brother Pickle was an amazing speaker but I know yet a greater one his name is Jesus. Follow him with all your heart. Let him be your desire and passion and he will begin to change your life and those who are around you. Do not get discouraged God is our strength and there is none greater than him. It is better for the one you love to get saved someday then no day so continue to pray and believe in that prayer and it will happen.
Inside-Out Ministries
Praise be to God, He is my Strength
James Laker