Alive in Worship

Go Group Day

It was my "Go Group Day" with the teen students at EPVIA. One week to go 'til the end of their school year, and I don't want to miss the opportunity to lead them in praise and worship, as we hadn't been singing worship songs during the past weeks or months, rather. I came at 11:30 AM, and waited almost an hour to enter the Grade 10-B class because they're not yet done with their activities. 

Class Excused

At 12:30, I was already permitted to come in. I found the students watching movies on a mobile phone, while the others were busy with different stuffs. I tried to get their attention for our Bible study, but they weren't preparing themselves. Just a little while, their teacher poked his head inside the room, and suddenly, one of the students told me, "Ate, tara na, magturo ka na...tagalan mo ah..." I replied, "Dahil diyan, mag-praise and worship tayo ngayon." 

Worship with a 'Beat'

I asked them if they have Bluetooth speakers, but they didn't have any. We didn't even have any musical instruments to play for the song. "Lord, ang epic naman nito." I said, because we didn't have any musical instruments for worship. Just then, what I've been thinking earlier happened right away. I began to tap my hands on the desk as if it was a beat box.

"When You walk into the room, everything changes, darkness starts to tremble at the light that you bring..."

"And when You walk into the room, every heart starts burning, and nothing matters more than just to sit here at Your feet and worship You..."

"We love you, and we'll never stop, we can't live without you, JESUS. We love you, and we can't get enough, all this is for You, JESUS..."

Encouraged

I closed my eyes as I sang the lyrics... I prayed that God will just touch the young people's lives in that place, and that they will have a deeper relationship with Him as they seek Him. "Ipikit niyo ang mga mata niyo, at isipin kung ano yung mga gusto niyong ilapit kay Lord..." I encouraged them, letting them ask the Lord about their requests. They were all quiet about five minutes, and later on, as I sang the chorus with my eyes still closed, I heard them joining me, "We love You, and we'll never stop, we can't live without You, Jesus..."

God is so amazing, working in our lives. It didn't have to be fancy to engage them to listen, but God's Word is enough to bring hope to those who are willing to give their hearts to Him...

Storms of Life

I told them that even though there are 'storms' in their life, God will not abandon them. He cares for each and every one of us, whatever it is we're going through. When we've started to doubt in trouble, He would ask us, "Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?" (Mark 4:40)

Jesus wants us to rely on Him, for He will keep us safe and secured. We don't have to be anxious and doubtful for He is able to calm the raging storm in our lives. He is our Anchor, and so, we wouldn't be washed away as we hold on to Him.

So Glad

When I walked outside the building, I was so glad that what I've prayed for came to pass. Even though some of them weren't being so serious, I know that God's Word is being planted in their hearts.