Comments on: Midnight Passion http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:22:43 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: crearedream http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2999 crearedream Wed, 17 May 2006 11:23:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2999 I was at the Passion 06 Conference in Nashville and Louie prayed for me on the last night. And as a result of the prayer, we are having a similar event in S.A. On the 1st July 2006 we are having an worship evening based on Passion material and hopefully have an outdoor event in S.A. (similar to One Day).I also like to take this opportunity to thank Passion for their support & input. It has been really inspiring to me. May God bless you always<br/>Renier I was at the Passion 06 Conference in Nashville and Louie prayed for me on the last night. And as a result of the prayer, we are having a similar event in S.A. On the 1st July 2006 we are having an worship evening based on Passion material and hopefully have an outdoor event in S.A. (similar to One Day).I also like to take this opportunity to thank Passion for their support & input. It has been really inspiring to me. May God bless you always
Renier

]]> By: Anonymous http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2773 Anonymous Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:17:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2773 Thinking about all the hymns that talk about what Jesus did for us. Jesus paid it all, Old Rugged Cross, How Marvalous, He Lives. In this generation many of us like the newer songs but these can life touching. Sometimes I think we should sing them more often. Thank you Louie for your post. It is so true. But I wonder how could a person want to be for God and suffer? Why live a life of suffering instead of a life of sin that seems so fun? <br/> It was a Good Friday even though when Jesus died it probably didn't seem that good for the people there. For the non - christians they thought it was good because they didn't think Jesus could come back to life. But it was also good because Jesus died for us so we can live with him. Even though I don't understand it. <br/><br/> Have a Happy Easter! Thinking about all the hymns that talk about what Jesus did for us. Jesus paid it all, Old Rugged Cross, How Marvalous, He Lives. In this generation many of us like the newer songs but these can life touching. Sometimes I think we should sing them more often. Thank you Louie for your post. It is so true. But I wonder how could a person want to be for God and suffer? Why live a life of suffering instead of a life of sin that seems so fun?
It was a Good Friday even though when Jesus died it probably didn’t seem that good for the people there. For the non – christians they thought it was good because they didn’t think Jesus could come back to life. But it was also good because Jesus died for us so we can live with him. Even though I don’t understand it.

Have a Happy Easter!

]]> By: Mary http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2772 Mary Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:57:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2772 that was deep...i enjoyed it. praise the Lord for His loving kindness. I praise Him for giving up so much for me when He didn't have to. that was deep…i enjoyed it. praise the Lord for His loving kindness. I praise Him for giving up so much for me when He didn’t have to.

]]> By: brandon f http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2771 brandon f Sat, 15 Apr 2006 03:09:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2771 This past week has been a time of great conviction and unworthiness as I've remembered the death of Christ. Especially yesterday during my church's Good Friday service<br/><br/>But as I look forward to Easter Sunday (which is about 11 hours away from now down here in Brisbane, Australia), that conviction turns into hope, gratitude and sheer joy.<br/><br/>Thanks for the reminder Louie of the determination of Christ to do His Father's will and glorify Him in doing so despite all that happened around him.<br/><br/>bf This past week has been a time of great conviction and unworthiness as I’ve remembered the death of Christ. Especially yesterday during my church’s Good Friday service

But as I look forward to Easter Sunday (which is about 11 hours away from now down here in Brisbane, Australia), that conviction turns into hope, gratitude and sheer joy.

Thanks for the reminder Louie of the determination of Christ to do His Father’s will and glorify Him in doing so despite all that happened around him.

bf

]]> By: Sarah http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2770 Sarah Sat, 15 Apr 2006 02:07:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2770 "The goal of glorifying His Father was fixed in His gaze.<br/>And a lonely journey had begun.<br/>The mission would be accomplished."<br/><br/>That quote hit me especially hard this year as the Lord has asked me to "fix my gaze" and to prepare for the "lonely journey" of moving away to a place where I know nobody, where family and friends and everything comfortable to me are 1/2 a continent away. <br/><br/>Self Sacrifice is the price we must pay to live the life HE died to give us. <br/><br/>I know I would not be satisfied with anything else in this life but to sacrifice all that I am and all that I have to gain the reward of His Glory demonstrated in my life.<br/><br/>In light of the price Christ paid at the cross, I can't fathom giving Him less that everything to use as He wills.<br/><br/>He is Passion...He is why we sing! Glory to Him now and Forever! “The goal of glorifying His Father was fixed in His gaze.
And a lonely journey had begun.
The mission would be accomplished.”

That quote hit me especially hard this year as the Lord has asked me to “fix my gaze” and to prepare for the “lonely journey” of moving away to a place where I know nobody, where family and friends and everything comfortable to me are 1/2 a continent away.

Self Sacrifice is the price we must pay to live the life HE died to give us.

I know I would not be satisfied with anything else in this life but to sacrifice all that I am and all that I have to gain the reward of His Glory demonstrated in my life.

In light of the price Christ paid at the cross, I can’t fathom giving Him less that everything to use as He wills.

He is Passion…He is why we sing! Glory to Him now and Forever!

]]> By: Anonymous http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2769 Anonymous Sat, 15 Apr 2006 01:39:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2769 Wow, talk about snapping back into reality. Thanks Louie I needed that reality check today. A day that I have only been focused on what is going on in my life and I totally forgot what day it was. Now if I can keep the tears out of my eyes long enough to see what I am writing. <br/><br/>Father, <br/>Please forgive me for not remembering. I ask Father that you remove this selfishness from me. You alone are God and You alone will I serve. Father, thank you for sending your Son, to die on that Old Rugged Cross, and for the sacafrice that was made for my sins. Father I love you, I worship You.<br/><br/>"I stand amazed in the presence<br/> Of Jesus the Nazerene<br/> And wonder how He could LOVE me<br/> A sinner condemned, unclean<br/><br/>How Marvleous, How Wonderful<br/>and my song shall ever be<br/>How marvleous, How Wonderful<br/>Is my savior's Love for me."<br/><br/>As I think about the Midnight Passion, I can't help but think back to the night of the solemn assembly and whenver those eight guys came out carrying that huge wooden cross, down the aisle, and around the stage until it was hoisted up and suspended from the heavenly's. And the time was important as well, because it was almost midnight. That night He became the "Center" of our lives. And come to think of it,It was nealry 12 noon, when "GLORIOUS" was revealed, midnight passion and Easter Sunrise, wow what a breath of fresh air that is, to wake to see the sun rise on Easter morning, knowing that the King of Kings and Lord of Lords is "All We Need". <br/><br/>Midnight Passion, that is so awesome and yet very humbling to think about. <br/><br/>Thanks Louie, I really did need that, again, to me it's just <br/>"Indescribable" what an awesome<br/>Loving, God we serve, but yet we are so unworthy of His Grace and mercy. Wow, talk about snapping back into reality. Thanks Louie I needed that reality check today. A day that I have only been focused on what is going on in my life and I totally forgot what day it was. Now if I can keep the tears out of my eyes long enough to see what I am writing.

Father,
Please forgive me for not remembering. I ask Father that you remove this selfishness from me. You alone are God and You alone will I serve. Father, thank you for sending your Son, to die on that Old Rugged Cross, and for the sacafrice that was made for my sins. Father I love you, I worship You.

“I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazerene
And wonder how He could LOVE me
A sinner condemned, unclean

How Marvleous, How Wonderful
and my song shall ever be
How marvleous, How Wonderful
Is my savior’s Love for me.”

As I think about the Midnight Passion, I can’t help but think back to the night of the solemn assembly and whenver those eight guys came out carrying that huge wooden cross, down the aisle, and around the stage until it was hoisted up and suspended from the heavenly’s. And the time was important as well, because it was almost midnight. That night He became the “Center” of our lives. And come to think of it,It was nealry 12 noon, when “GLORIOUS” was revealed, midnight passion and Easter Sunrise, wow what a breath of fresh air that is, to wake to see the sun rise on Easter morning, knowing that the King of Kings and Lord of Lords is “All We Need”.

Midnight Passion, that is so awesome and yet very humbling to think about.

Thanks Louie, I really did need that, again, to me it’s just
“Indescribable” what an awesome
Loving, God we serve, but yet we are so unworthy of His Grace and mercy.

]]> By: cameron http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2768 cameron Fri, 14 Apr 2006 23:12:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2768 it has just been an extremely long week of trial. a week in which i have to finally give up something that i have created. it is the hardest decision that i have ever had to make. <br/><br/>as i am preparing to go to rehearsal for our Easter services i have just been thinking about myself. i have tried to take the time to think about the drumming components that i need to remember. the dynamic of the service. yet one thing is missing...MY HEART<br/><br/>i have been so focused on myself i have completely forgotten about Jesus. He is the most important thing that has ever happened to me. <br/><br/>Jesus, please come prepare my heart. i am so sorry that i have forgotten about you. this trial is all about obeying you. thank you for the people that you have put around me who love you so much. i just want to let go right now. i hate what i am going through, but i will obey. i will follow. thank you so much for forgiving me before i even knew that i needed it for this. thank you for FREEDOM!<br/><br/>thank you all for your encouragment even though you don't know me! it has just been an extremely long week of trial. a week in which i have to finally give up something that i have created. it is the hardest decision that i have ever had to make.

as i am preparing to go to rehearsal for our Easter services i have just been thinking about myself. i have tried to take the time to think about the drumming components that i need to remember. the dynamic of the service. yet one thing is missing…MY HEART

i have been so focused on myself i have completely forgotten about Jesus. He is the most important thing that has ever happened to me.

Jesus, please come prepare my heart. i am so sorry that i have forgotten about you. this trial is all about obeying you. thank you for the people that you have put around me who love you so much. i just want to let go right now. i hate what i am going through, but i will obey. i will follow. thank you so much for forgiving me before i even knew that i needed it for this. thank you for FREEDOM!

thank you all for your encouragment even though you don’t know me!

]]> By: heather b http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2767 heather b Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:37:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2767 i had the privilege this afternoon to lead a some elderly people in song at their Good Friday service. I'd forgotten how deep the hymn 'The Old Rugged Cross' touches my soul, and to see these people who have been through war upon war, the Depression, with lines on their faces that tell of life's pain and suffering and goodness, sing, 'And I'll cherish the old rugged cross till my burdens I gladly lay down. And I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown.'<br/><br/>We will never get too old to cling to the cross and what it means. These folks, through their singing and their beautiful wrinkles, reminded me of that today.<br/><br/>Thanks for your words, Louie.<br/><br/>_hb i had the privilege this afternoon to lead a some elderly people in song at their Good Friday service. I’d forgotten how deep the hymn ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ touches my soul, and to see these people who have been through war upon war, the Depression, with lines on their faces that tell of life’s pain and suffering and goodness, sing, ‘And I’ll cherish the old rugged cross till my burdens I gladly lay down. And I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown.’

We will never get too old to cling to the cross and what it means. These folks, through their singing and their beautiful wrinkles, reminded me of that today.

Thanks for your words, Louie.

_hb

]]> By: eliz http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2766 eliz Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:02:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2766 The picture of Jesus on the cross brings tears to my eyes, I remember the man, whom for us did die, He had created the world with a sweep of His hand, then hummbled Himself and came to earth as a man.<br/><br/> Created in His image, yet fallen so far, we had turned away from God and we drifted a far.<br/><br/> Fos us He did come, God on earth a savior no doubt, a chance for rebirth. The gift is free. for all who believe, eternal life, for you and for me!<br/><br/> Our cross He did bear, my sin and yours temporarily separated from God the Father, totally abhorred. The same hands that had once sculpted me as clay now bore the marks of sin`s decay.<br/><br/> Yet He defeated death, once and for all, rising as prophesied three days after the fall.<br/><br/> His ministry calls for repentance and faith, acceptance of His love offered freely through grace.<br/><br/> His spirit lives within all who believe, hopefully you and hopefully me.<br/><br/> We are called to spread the Good News that "Jesus Lives" and evidence with our lives that we are His.<br/><br/> You see, the tears I have are not tears of sorrow, but rather tears of joy, that Christ saved me Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!!<br/><br/> Bless His Holy Name! The picture of Jesus on the cross brings tears to my eyes, I remember the man, whom for us did die, He had created the world with a sweep of His hand, then hummbled Himself and came to earth as a man.

Created in His image, yet fallen so far, we had turned away from God and we drifted a far.

Fos us He did come, God on earth a savior no doubt, a chance for rebirth. The gift is free. for all who believe, eternal life, for you and for me!

Our cross He did bear, my sin and yours temporarily separated from God the Father, totally abhorred. The same hands that had once sculpted me as clay now bore the marks of sin`s decay.

Yet He defeated death, once and for all, rising as prophesied three days after the fall.

His ministry calls for repentance and faith, acceptance of His love offered freely through grace.

His spirit lives within all who believe, hopefully you and hopefully me.

We are called to spread the Good News that “Jesus Lives” and evidence with our lives that we are His.

You see, the tears I have are not tears of sorrow, but rather tears of joy, that Christ saved me Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!!

Bless His Holy Name!

]]> By: steph hsieh http://268generation.com/blog/2006/04/midnight-passion/comment-page-1/#comment-2765 steph hsieh Fri, 14 Apr 2006 21:46:00 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=91#comment-2765 Louie, i remember you posting that quote from Jeff Lewis back in your old Passion online journal. when i read it years ago, i wrote it down and have kept it as a challenge.. asking myself, "how bad do i want it? will i let things deter me from it? from the life God has called each of us to live.<br/><br/>so thanks for the reminder again.<br/>today is a good day. <br/>thank you, Jesus. for your death, for your victory. Louie, i remember you posting that quote from Jeff Lewis back in your old Passion online journal. when i read it years ago, i wrote it down and have kept it as a challenge.. asking myself, “how bad do i want it? will i let things deter me from it? from the life God has called each of us to live.

so thanks for the reminder again.
today is a good day.
thank you, Jesus. for your death, for your victory.

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