Hallelujah!
Hallelujah is defined by Webster's Dictionary as
"a shout of joy, praise or gratitude".
It is fair to say that our Friday here in New Orleans at the ELCA National Youth Gathering resounded in joy, praise and gratitude! We were studying Peacemaking, and were blessed to pray as a mass for those killed or hurt in Colorado by a masked gunman, as well as for that man who did the killing. There is always power in prayer but a collective AMEN from 35,000 is WAY powerful and sends shivers down the back.
Then we were part of the mass cast at the Gathering. We were ALL on stage as a part of the choir for Rachel Kurtz as she sang Hallelujah! I can not express the feeling of worshiping like that. It was powerful indeed.
We all shout for JOY to the Lord! We sing PRAISES to the King! Our hearts are filled to overflowing with GRATITUDE for new mercies each day!
Those of us still in the office watched you guys on Friday! It was very exciting and absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis has been such a moving and impactful experience for all of you. I'm so glad you are there and having this experience.