It's not often that I hear something new at church. I was raised in a wonderful non-denominational body of Believers, and sometimes it seems like I've seen it all and heard it all at some point in the last 30 years. But, this weekend I experienced something I had never heard before.
My husband and I were able to skip out of town for a 2 day break. No children, no schedule, no tv. It was wonderful. [Thanks to my sister for making it all possible ;) ] One of the things we did manage to squeeze in our "no agenda" weekend was a visit to IHOP. No, not for pancakes.
IHOP or The International House of Prayer is....just that. Inside this building there is 24/7 prayer and worship. What we witnessed was the closest thing I've seen to the heartbeat of God. Ongoing prayer, fasting, teaching and oh my, the worship. What we heard couldn't really be called worship as it is known in the modern day church. These sounds were raw prayers set to heavenly melodies. There are IHOPs all over the country, and after our brief visit I can tell you - I want to go back and spend some time camped out in that place. There's an IHOP in Atlanta, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Denver, Talahassee, Kansas City and all over the world!
As we walked out the door I was thinking about revival. That's what I felt like sitting among a congregation of 90% young people who were digging into the Word of God, praying without ceasing and singing spontaneous psalms to the Lord.
Historically, spiritual revivals have resulted from the long-term prayers of a committed group of Believers. I'm no prophet - but I know the Lord hears the heart cry of the IHOPpers and I, for one, will rejoice when He answers their prayers and they reap a huge harvest. I am glad to be alive right now to witness the amazing things this generation of young people will accomplish for the Lord.
Some others also believe God is ready to rain down His power on this fertile soil. Read here about the I-35 prophesies.
Go here to learn more about IHOP and if you are driving through the area, say around 3am stop in for spell. The Lord will meet you there.
Kristin
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- El Shaddai Ranch
- El Shaddai Ranch is a non-profit, interdenominational, Christian camp ministry committed to furthering the Gospel of Christ among youth and families.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Lincoln County, just one hour Northwest of St. Louis, El Shaddai Ranch offers more than 80 acres of wooded spendor and wide-open ranges for your youth gatherings and church-sponsored events.
El Shaddai Ranch Ministries' Mission is to Provide a Christian Camp Setting that will seek to Nurture, Develop and Disciple Youth in the areas of Godliness and Principled Living.
At El Shaddai Ranch, we desire to Build Character and Develop Leadership in the Youth we Serve within a setting that is Honoring and Glorifying to God.
Ranch activities will place an emphasis on the Spiritual Development of the Child, while furthering their Physical and Emotional Development.
God has a Plan and Purpose for every Individual. It is our Hope and Prayer that each Child's experience at El Shaddai Ranch will serve to draw them closer toward the Calling that God has planted in their Hearts.
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Ah, IHOP. WE've been steeped in this for about 6 months now, first with DIRECTV programming of GodTV channel, then we took the popup and went to a prophetic conference in Aug.....they had AWESOME kids stuff in the same vein. We subscribed to the live webfeed so we see those folks worshipping at all hours of the day and night. I LOVE IHOP, would move there in a heartbeat to be a part of it. Stephen invited your dh to a great conference back in NOV. I am going to thecall at the end of the month....would love to take in onething, but am not exactly that young. Anyway, we dig it. Good worship. Awesome prayers. They rock midmorning most weekdays, calling down abortion, praying for Bush. So we listen and homeschool. Glad you got to go.....may it not be the last time.
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