God Answers Repenters

"We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will."
(John 9:31 NLT)

I am convinced that our Creator God hears every prayer and thought; and I know He responds to each. Sometimes the answer comes obviously, sometimes suspiciously. I am aware that at times we thinks He does not respond...O but God does!

"The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully.." Daniel 9:23 NLT

I have been hearing so many true stories of people praying and getting answered by God's greatness and power. I've heard of prayers that were uplifted for years finally receiving the command of the Lord; and I've seen instant answers, and a few days later too! The fact of the matter is that God is moving by His Holy Spirit to reveal Himself.

"In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." (Jeremiah 29:12, 13 NLT)

Jesus is our Deliverer, our Redeemer, our only hope! So when we are now preparing the way for His soon return we will truly need and want Him. Our need for our Savior is obvious and increasing. He has promised us to be part of His kingdom, which is very different from our current world's state.

"The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil." (Matthew 13:41 NLT)

So we begin to cry out, and He desires to be with us so He draws near, pouring out His Spirit on all flesh. Many see visions, dreams, hear His words in their hearts. He causes us to feel His longing for us, and we long for Him. We are the Bride of Christ, we must make ourselves ready to finally meet our Maker face to face. We must be led by His kindness and mercy into sincere Repentance. So we cry out, we pray, we talk to Jesus, we get to know Him intimately better; because He reveals Himself. The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!"

"If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. But God did listen!
He paid attention to my prayer. Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer
or withdraw his unfailing love from me."(Psalm 66:18-20 NLT)

"But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love." (Jude 1:20, 21 NLT)

Diary from a phone: Columbia, MO

Well folks the Call was a success, and we are blessed! God is so good, do full of mercy, so glorious & powerful! I'm excited to see what the voluntary weakness of so many saints has powerfully accomplished by God's Spirit, for His Kingdom!
We are driving through Columbia, MO on our way home to KC. About 140 miles and we'll be home. I drove a total of about 19 hrs in the past two days. I liked driving the Call shuttle van, better than a car cross a few states; but was honored to do both for the Glory of God.... unto the Lord, for He is my strength.
A 24 hour long solemn assembly of fasting, prayer, repentance, & worship has moved the heart of God. We now look with expectancy to see Him breakthrough in our nation, in our hearts, in Detroit... So many prayers went up before the throne of our God who sees and answers! Surely He will bring forth justice speedily. I desire to see His glory cover the earth, and it's through us He will establish His kingdom in earth as it is in heaven. What a mighty, merciful, Man, our God Jesus is!! O His great humility and power! I am becoming more convinced everyday of my sure salvation through Jesus! I will not be put to shame as I always put my trust in Him. He will not forsake us! He will come to us! & Has come & will come in greater glory, increasing glory! Thank You Holy Spirit! More Lord!!!
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The Call Detroit 11.11.11

Glorious exhaustion is where I'm at right now. Later I will be able to explain how greatly glorious the Call has been. Now I'll just say if you didn't watch, tune in now for the last 3hrs!!
http://www.thecall.com/Groups/1000084666/TheCall/Events/Detroit/LIVE/LIVE.aspx

Diary from a phone: Detroit Airport

So I just got back 'home' from working with theCall staff. I was stationed at the airport to greet and deliver guests to their drivers. It was a privilege to get to meet and serve some great men and women of the faith. But I'm pretty tired now, and need grace to get up tomorrow early and stay up for 36 hrs or so. Please pray for us here. Thank you!
I had a nice veggie sandwich today with my friends Kristine and Caroline; at Pot Bellies. We talked about persecution and loving our enemies. We decided we can't even fathom actually loving someone who hurts us or our loved ones in a terribly evil way; but when we are faced with the situation we must have faith for Holy Spirit to manifest Christ in us to accomplish loving our enemy. This is our desire to manifest the love of Christ even unto death on a cross in our own lives. We don't want to die or suffer, but we want to love like Jesus.
I'm so blessed to be surrounded with such great people who really love God and His word. I'm so grateful to God to have such an opportunity to run with some faithful devoted Christians. I've learned so much and keep growing everyday. Life abandoned and surrendered for Jesus can really be sustained and enjoyed. By God's grace I will lived wholly devoted to Him, who is able to keep me. Bless the Lord! I my soul! And all that is within me! Bless His Holy name!
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Diary from a phone: Detroit

Wednesday we had a great morning prayer meeting, just spending devotional time with Jesus. Then Sam talked to us about the next 'Strike' in Mexico. They are going up against drug cartels, and the 'holy death' cult. Spiritual authority is being taken back in Jesus name as they complete their assignments of prayer and ministry in 3 key cities in Mexico. Please keep praying for the Strike teams as they are in Mexico for the next month.
Local pastors blessed us with a delicious mid-eastern feast for lunch and then we all went to Ford Field to prayer walk. I saw my roommate Sara who will be a director on the video team for the Call Detroit 11.11.11, which will be on GodTV and the Call website.
That evening we ministered at a really cool church near Lansing, called The Father's House. The Pastor was so funny and full of the Spirit. Sam spoke on prayers that get answered, and it was powerfully encouraging. He used Isaiah 37 to make a point that when the enemy's taunts arise, we can ignore them and go straight to God, Lord of Hosts, our Father, enthroned above all and over all kingdoms of earth. Prayer is our victorious weapon to overcome the wicked assaults of the enemy on our family, nation, & ourselves.
I loved the church last night it was so fun. We had a girl get saved, healed backs, eyes, and hearts. Everyone was really blessed as Holy Spirit touched them, especially the worship leaders. The members were super hungry for God to move and then we went next door to the pastors house for snacks. The pastor's wife even said I could come live with them if I moved to Detroit! Haha, well the Lord has plans and I intend to follow Him forever.
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Diary from a phone: Detroit

Tuesday was another beautiful day, a bit drizzly, but lots of God made adventures. In the Morning we had a prayer meeting at the HOP (house of prayer). Matt Locket, director of Bound4LIFE & JHOP in Washington DC, spoke to us about the lifelong commitment to justice. When we say 'yes' to what Christ Jesus wants we cannot give it a try for a while, but these issues will form the way we live. He told us stories about William Wilburforce, and how after he abolished the slave trade he spent the rest of his life to end the ownership of slaves in England. Three yrs before his death he saw slavery abolished, but many have died before their justice assignment was victorious. Sometimes, and today societies are so wrapped up in the sin, that the thread of abortion for example cannot just be pulled out without affecting economy, and business ways that have been in place for almost 40 yrs now. This is not impossible, with God a moral restoration is possible, through prayer and grass roots movements that are headed by the upcoming generations to stop and turn their world around. It's been done, and can be done again. Matt encouraged us that God is going for the 'bigger' change, and has the ultimate plan for victory. Seeming failures in local/national government, votes, and prayer strikes, are winning in God's government because their obedience in agreeing with His Kingdom purposes are rewarded by Almighty God. Also, principalities & powers of darkness are dislodged and their influences removed as God's saints take authority given by Victorious King Jesus.
I was encouraged to press on, and commit for life, to give my life for the Kingdom of God to come on earth as it is in heaven. I mean what else would u do with my life. The rewards for giving this small part if my eternal life for the good news of Jesus far outweigh and rewards I could have in these 70yrs. Comfort and peace on earth will only truly come when Jesus reigns supreme over all societies and ethnic groups. So we must stand for Him, come what may, because it's gonna be worth it all!
We went out evangelizing at Hamtramck, community college, and university of MI, and my group saw a 14 yr old girl accept Christ, and she said she felt God's presence, 'not beside me, but in me'! Praise God! We passed out bibles, dream DVDs, he'll CDs, and prayed with many locals. God is truly pouring out His love to open hearts and renew hope. Keep praying!
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Diary from a phone: Hamtramck, MI

Monday we connected to God and the lost. We started with a TCI prayer meeting where we just waited in the Lord to give us His heart for Detroit and Dearborn. About a half or so and many were weeping and groaning for souls. After an hour of waiting on God's heart I was gripped by what Psalm 11 says. I'll summarize my revelation: David cries out to the Lord, "I put my trust in You! No I won't flee, when the battle is upon us! The enemy is ready, & aimed to deceitfully attack the upright! We cannot let the foundations be destroyed!" I felt God was saying this should be our cry over our nation. The humanistic, idolatry comes to destroy our Christian values that America was founded on and we have the duty to protect them by crying out for God, in whom we trust!
David goes on to declare the Lord is on His throne, in His Holy temple be holding the righteous & wicked. God has a judgement for the wicked who live violence, and it is eternal fire and brimstone. Now this is where I began to get gripped for the list souls, & was connecting with God's heart as He waits for more souls to come to love Him, so His mercy triumphs over judgement.
The Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness, and He will do all He can so many can accept Jesus as their righteousness and be spared from His cup of wrath. But He will not allow wickedness; He will judge when He comes swiftly justice will be poured out.
But the upright beholds God's countenance, we are close to Him brought near by the blood of His spotless Lamb, Jesus.
So we went into intercession, to wake up a sleeping church, and not let powers of Islam, wickedness, rebellion, complacency, and sins triumph; but that His mercy and power of Love would win hearts and extravagant devotion to Jesus an His kingdom. We prayed souls into God's kingdom, and removed barriers hindering the gospel going forth.
The Lord God really loves people and His church. He is jealous to bring us forth as a shining Bride, spotless, & and powerful in His love.
Later we all went evangelizing in Hamtrack, a predominantly Muslim neighborhood where they play their call to prayer loudly in the streets 5 times a day. We got to pray with many people and some of our team even led a few kids to Jesus. Praise God He is moving on the lost in this city! keep praying
At evening time we all met at the house of prayer for worship & intercession; even the IHOP evangelism team joined us and we heard from local pastor Joe about God's promises to pour out His Spirit in this area! We are very encouraged to see prayers answered and real people touched by the love of God. Jesus more! Thank You Lord! TTFN from a phone

Diary from a phone: Michigan

Sunday was a good day! A great day to see how much God loves the church. In the AM we went to a church in Marine City right in the lake. It was beautiful! The water made me so happy! I sang about God's glory covering the earth like the waters. It was such a quaint church, and the pastor said that John G Lake was said to have preached their way back when. So we prayed in the Spirit and about understanding to have the old wells of revival open up! Sam Cerny shared and then we ministered to the church members w prophecy and prayer to encourage them. They were really blessed by what God spoke through us, and we were blessed by their great worship team and food and fellowship afterwards.
Later, in the evening we went to another church in Michigan. It seemed conservative, but when God began to move through Sam's preaching the Doir was open for them to receive a fresh touch from Holy Spirit. Their pastor was such a sweet, sincere man and encouraged his church to be open to break any offense and just come in to unity w God's plan to pour out fire on the altar of our lives. So when we did prophetic ministry again they were very blessed too. It really helped me to be used by God, even feeling not that great, my head in pain, doubts attacking me, but when I opened my mouth in faith God showed His faithfulness to use me, weak, broken to encourage others. Tears fell, joy fell, and many hearts were awakened with longing for God. I'm excited today that we get to do more intercession for Detroit, and we have a feeling God is going to touch us with powerful impartation of His own heart for this hour. Keep us in prayer! TTFN from a phone

Diary from a phone: Dearborn, MI

So we made it! Praise God! There is a doorway being opened for God's glory to be manifest through His people! We moved our sleeping bags into the basement of a nice church and then headed to the House of Prayer. There we met Strike team and had a 'rumble' of intercessory worship. We got to pray for some pastors and bless them with prophetic words from the Lord. God is really blessed by the many people preparing to unify in the name of His Son Jesus, and I can feel there is a real battle happening here. Our God is King, and we have the victory in Jesus!

After prayer we came back 'home' to get ready for bed, learn our chores, and hear the schedule for the week. We are gonna be busy driving all around and letting God use us to bless His church. Its so nice to be part of God's family thank You Jesus for saving me. I'm gonna live forever in one big happy family. Glory!!
My chore is breakfast preparation, so I better get some sleep, I gotta make a lot of oatmeal. 🍵💤 TTFN from a phone

Diary from a phone: Detroit (on the road)

This pitch black hour in the morning we are headed to Detroit! In Margaret's car Fernando, Kristie, & myself just got on highway 71 headed north. We met with our fellow TCI (the Call Institute) student at IHOPU campus, got our driving route, signed a release waiver and now we're off! 12-13 hours and we arrive on 'ground zero' where we will work as laborers to see a harvest of souls in America, a turning back to God, at the revelation of Jesus released by Holy Spirit outpouring! Pray for us! Pray for The American people and our leaders! God is so merciful! Full of compassion for His creation, & He desires relationship with each of us. I'm really happy and excited to get to know my fellow classmates and contend for revival in our nation! I'm also contending personally to encounter Jesus in a new and exciting way that makes me fall in live with Him even more. I want Holy Spirit to awaken my heart and reveal to me the mysteries of the God-man who is seated in victory! O God encounter me! Come Lord! TTFN from a phone.

Diary from a phone: Detroit

It's Friday morning, and we leave tomorrow morning 5:30am. The Call Institute students have been fasting and praying since September 29th, asking for God's heart and hand for Detroit, & Dearborne MI. We are getting our sleeping bags, bibles, jackets, and all we'll need ready to stay up there ministering and evangelizing daily up to 11.11.11
http://www.thecall.com/Groups/1000080537/TheCall/Events/Detroit/Detroit.aspx
The Call Detroit, the 1st 24hr solemn assembly, hosted by Lou Engle & leaders from the area. I'm excited to see what God has planned, we've been hearing so many great testimonies from the Strike Teams who have been up there almost 40 days. God's releasing His Spirit of prophesy to turn hearts to Him on the streets of Michigan. I'm very honored to be chosen as part of this mission, and blessed to have God work through us as a team of weak & broken, to show His mighty power to transform hearts and lives! Thanks & Praise to the only worthy One!! Jesus even now save souls, prepare hearts to meet You! Keep looking out for new blog entries, I'll try to keep it updated. Please pray too for God's Spirit to be poured out! In great measures! Now I'm off to have coffee with my roommate Sara, and pray for my trip. TTFN from a phone