i had the incredible opportunity to help lead worship (music) at teen challenge phoenix last night. it is a God focused ministry to help men overcome their addictions to drugs and alcohol. often, teen challenge is ordered by the court system as a last resort before going to jail. rarely have i ever seen God move so powerfully in a place. the men are former drug dealers, abusers, criminals and yet i see more of God in their eyes, mouths and actions than i do the people i see on sunday in church. one man last night gave his life over to Christ and i couldn't help but have tears well up in my eyes and feel that God was present all around us.
so with that, i will move beyond my fear verses and post a few about rejoicing in the Lord:
1 chronicles 16:10
Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
1 chronicles 16:31
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"
psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
psalm 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure
and from one of the songs we sang last night:
Better is one day in your house,
Better is one day in your courts,
Than thousands elsewhere!
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I had a similar feeling happen to me in youth servie a few Sundays ago. A young man gave his life over to God, he was standing htere crying and even though I didn't even know him I couldn't help but cry with him, feeling such an overwhelming sense of joy that he will forever have God by his side walking with him, watching over him and protecting him. It such an amazing thing to witness someone coming to the Lord. Praise God in all His wonderful Holyness and grace.
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