IHOP

No, I am not talking pancakes! I am talking about the "International house of prayer". I really had no idea that something like it even existed until yesterday. I was at church listening to an awesome sermon from my Pastor, his son was in town with his fiance from Kansas City. Matt sang for us while playing the piano and my what a beautiful voice he has. I remember thinking he revels Bart from "Mercyme" and that is saying a lot coming from me. Anyway, he invited all that wanted to to come back last evening to hear him talk about what has been going on in his life at the IHOP. All I can say is WOW!!! Can you imagine a place right here in the United States that devotes 24 hours a day for praying and they have been doing it non stop since 1999? I was so amazed by the whole thing. Matt and his fiance Alexia both live and work there. Matt leads a worship ministry for 24 or so hours per week and spends another 24 in the prayer room either praying or meditating. Alexia is in her second semester of a 4 year degree. Their work week consists of approximately 50 hours of work a week. They don't even get paid (as with all missions they are sponsored by individuals and or churches, a little here and there to add up to not much, haha) and yet their hearts are filled with joy and hope. These kids touched me greatly and I cant wait to see how their lives grow and where God will lead them. I am still awestruck by the fact that there is 24 hour prayer for Christ's return? I cant even fathom it? I get chills just thinking about it!