Spreading God's love

This past week we had a conference for all YWAMers in the Central District of the United States. Our special guest speaker was Kel Steiner, a man who has seen God do incredible things all over the world including the instant healing of many that were deadly sick. He reminded us of how much God loves people and how he wants us to introduce him to them and be a light to them that brings healing inside and out.

One afternoon we spent time praying for all who wanted to walk in the gifts of the spirit in greater measure. I asked for prayer in the area of evangelism (introducing others to our wonderful God) as well as prophecy. At the end of the prayer Kel encouraged us that we should expect God to put us into situations where we can walk out the things we prayed for.

That afternoon I went to a small coffee shop in Lake Geneva and as soon as I entered I knew that God wanted me to do something here. At first I was not too excited about this. As I sat down to sip my cappuccino I heard God say to me: "go and pray for the barrista". At this I got up to go to the counter and struck up a conversation about how good the espresso was - it was really good indeed. Finally I took heart and said to her: "Listen, this may be weird but I think God really wants me to pray for you. Would that be alright? Is there anything I can pray for you for?" She replied saying that would be wonderful, especially as her mother had just passed away a week ago.

She walked around the counter and tried to hold both my hands. It was a bit of an awkward situation but we then just held our hands up to heaven and I prayed for her. As I was praying God was showing me areas of guilt she was experiencing in relation to her dead mother. I prayed into that and other things and when I was done she looked at me and said: "that was so wonderful. Thank you so much. It was like you knew exactly what was going on in my mind. I am so encouraged." We talked a bit more and I encouraged her to tell God that she wants to know him and have a relationship with him. I told her that He would come and meet her just as he had met me 13 years ago.

Though I was nervous at first this was so much fun and reminded me of the crazy things I used to do with Jesus. It reminded me of the time when God supernaturally gave me the ability to speak Dutch as well as other times where I was able to share His love. It's so exciting to live with Him.