Friday, September 2, 2011

Minot State Uninversity Students Prayed


Thursday evening, I spoke at Minot State University at the meeting of Chi Alpha ( a Christian organization).  When I found out that the Praise Team had some problems with their instruments and we were not singing at the beginning, I requested the playing of the video on Youtube by Matthew West and his song "STRONG ENOUGH". It shows Samaritan's Purse volunteers in the aftermath of the Alabama tornadoes and my husband,  BGEA RRT Chaplain Denny, in the video.
I knew of hardships and the temptations of spending and borrowing money for college students.  How it is hard to get out of debt and stay out of debt.  God cannot use and bless you if you are burdened by financial obligations.  So, I spoke about finances and college and then weaved the gospel of Christ by sharing salvation stories.  At the end of the meeting, I then sensed the Presence of Holy Spirit and felt led to lead the group in the prayer of Salvation.  With every head bowed and eyes closed, I could hear the whispering of repeating the prayer.  When asked had anyone prayed that prayer for the first time in their life, 2 male college students raised their hands.  When asked did anyone pray that prayer as a renewal of a relationship with Christ, three people raised their hands.
Then, afterward we met with several students, one on one, and had prayer for their specific needs. Many students have a sense of loneliness and separation, even on a campus full of people.  But, this group of 26, tonight felt the completeness that only God can give them.  We prayed and asked them to encourage each other in praying and reading and serving God together here on campus. 

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