Power of praise
Yesterday at Amplify we had a great time of worship and prayer. Over 40 of us came together to sing praises to God and pray out loud as a corporate body. Toyin led us in worship and Melissa played the guitar on songs like I Love You Lord, You Are Good, and Alpha and Omega.
Toyin really encouraged us to vocalise our praises and prayers, to hear from God and to respond to his word that comes through another person. It was a really practical time of learning to praise God by opening our mouths and declaring His goodness.
We also heard testimonies on how God provided jobs and restored a father and son’s relationship. Reuben brought the word that God’s heart is for His people to be well and complete, referring to the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4. He called us to pray in groups of 6-8 people, and so we prayed for the city of Manchester specifically – for God to break the bondages of loneliness, depression, illness, violence, and to restore broken families and the economy of the city.
We also prayed and thanked God for the authorities of Manchester – the police force, the City Council and law-makers so that God’s anointing, wisdom and grace will be upon these people to do their jobs. We thanked God for the Kid’s Club vision that he has put into the hearts of the elders, and that he continues to reveal specific details.
God is indeed good and everything we prayed that night will surely come to pass. We serve an awesome King, and I was really encouraged by everyone there that night.
This Friday at 7.30pm we have Nathan and Laura Whillans, coming to talk to us about the role of men and women in the church. See you there!
Wan Phing
