"We can reach our world, if we will. The greatest lack today is not people or funds. The greatest need is prayer." -- Wesley Duewel
A hundred plus young people had gathered for an annual Vineyard Youth Retreat in a suburb of Nairobi. I had been asked to speak on prayer ministry and in good Vineyard fashion the session began with worship. The worship team was young and inspired, the Holy Spirit was present, but the others sitting in the room were too busy comparing cell phones or flirting with the young lady next to them to be bothered. I let out a groan and thought to myself, "Not on my watch."
Marching from the back of the room to the front I stopped the worship team, told the young people to stand, exhorted them to choose to connect with God, and offered a loud prayer of exhortation. Several wide-eyed young people in the first rows looked as though they might bolt from the room. Within minutes the room rocked and the party began. The rest of the time was spent teaching hands on prayer ministry.
Pray for these young people. An enormous percentage of Kenya's population is under the age of 20 with little prospects for any type of future. Instilling hope, building confidence, and practicing the Kingdom with them is so satisfying because they are so responsive. When they are soaked in the Spirit, it is easy to ignite passion!
"No reserves. No retreats. No regrets" -- William Borden
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