An inspiring evening

Last night we attended a conference that was held for all Evan churches in Iraq. Almost 1000 people packed into the auditorium at 5:30PM to begin the worship service which lasted for 3 1/2 hours. Explosive, electrifying, contagious, alive and over-the-top are words that could describe the worship experience we were able to share in with these dear brothers and sisters. With colored flags, jumping, dancing and spontaneous clapping & laughter, these people who have known such horror and tragedy in their lives, worshipped God with all their hearts. I found myself completely caught up in the experience and hardly realized that 3 1/2 hours had passed when it was over. The Ugandan pastor, who himself has lived through dark days in his country, gave a powerful message on the obstacles to breakthrough in prayer. Hundreds of people went forward to receive deliverance from a spirit of bitterness and unforgiveness and also from addictions. People who have watched their loved ones slaughtered in front of their eyes were begging for God's forgiveness as they struggled to forgive. There were many who ran back to their seats, free at last. It was truly a night to remember and just what I needed to refuel my dry soul. God is amazing in his faithfulness to us.