2003 > testimonies

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"I just got braces on..." -Jeremy
"Dance like you've never danced before..." -Jordan

"...Here is my WorshipFest testimony:

As the evening portion of WorshipFest began, I kept hearing God say, "You are the apple of My eye!" My response was that this was a nice sentiment, but I wasn't sure whether it was God or me saying this. I watched Renata start painting during worship, and I could tell immediately that it was going to be an eye and assumed it was be God's eye watching us. God then reminded me that I had learned that the apple of the eye was the pupil, and that if you look closely at someone who is looking at you, you can see your own reflection. I was beginning to wonder where He (or I) was going with this. I reflected on the painting as I continued to worship, and at the very last moment, it turned out to be Renata's eye reflecting on the three crosses that stood on Calvary that dark afternoon so many years ago. God told me that this is what we see. the present and the past- both of which are jaded by perception and circumstance. Then He made it very clear that He sees the TRUTH, there is no time or circumstance to cloud His judgment. And in the midst of my saying, "WOW!", God further said that He sees the truth about us. not the lies that we do. He said very clearly that though we see ourselves as ugly or worn, fat or skinny, clumsy or broken, weak or useless, He sees us as WHOLE. COMPLETE. BEAUTIFUL. AND PERFECT, just as He created us. And the beauty of His perspective are in these two facts:

1. When we look into His eyes at our reflection, we see ourselves as He does, not as the world does, or even as we do.

2. His perspective is one of a master craftsman who never. NOT seldom, but NEVER makes mistakes!

No matter what I do, no matter how bad I fall, no matter what is in my life that shouldn't be or isn't in my life that should be, HE LOVES ME AND SEES ME AS HIS PERFECT CREATION! My responsibility to this revelation? To "love the Lord [my] God with all my heart, soul, and strength," and to "love my neighbor as myself." If I meet these two criteria, then He will give me the strength to walk the path He has laid before me and will manifest in my life the fulfillment of the checklist Law that bound Old Testament Israelites. In short, if I fully love Him with my entire being, and love my neighbor as myself, I don't have to focus on getting rid of the sin in my life, God takes care of it; and that's good, because as hard as I try, I can't do it on my own. I love Jesus and worship Him! And I love all of you and thank Him for you! "
-Kenn Pritchard

Matthew,
"When you described Worshipfest as "awesome" you weren't even beginning to say enough. I don't even know if there are words that exist to describe it. It was just so completely amazing! It was a whole new experience for me. It seems like all the worship and fellowship I've ever been involved with has always been with the same kind of people who are mostly just like me, and that's fine, but Saturday night I saw a completely different style of Christians. It is SO awesome how one group, and one desire, can bring such a mass of diverse people all together to worship as one. I know the life I've been leading isn't part of the plan that God has for me. I know some of the people I spend my time with are not the kind of people that will help me get where I need to be with God. I wish I could surround myself with people like you and your listeners ALL the time! I laid down a lot of things to the Lord this weekend and it's my prayer that He will help me be strong in getting on the right path. It's also in my prayers for you and the rest of 6:22 to keep at it! What you're doing is just incredible! You're changing lives! Ya'll have a wonderful gift that should be shared! Never forget that."
-Casey

Here is a psalm that was written during Worshipfest:
"O God how beautiful are the children that follow you.
How beautiful are the words that you speak to us.
You teach us to walk in your desires.
Our difficulties strengthen us for the journey.
Along the way you place blessings in our path.
You hold our hand and comfort us when we stumble.
Your glory lights our way.
Your mercy gives us hope.
When we wander you seek us.
When we stray you convict us.
When we return your love greets us."
-Clay Vick

"I must say that God brought fresh conviction to my life at worshipFest; and it was more than welcome. Painful and hard to accept, but welcome. It's so hard to live every detail of our life for God. It's so hard to resist temptation. I feel as if I'm crawling on my hands and knees unable to go any farther; feeling as if I'm absolutely suffocating sometimes. God made me realize that night that He never said this wouldn't happen...in fact we are to expect such trials at times. We are able to overcome because of His power; but it ain't always pretty...it's down right HARD....

I'm certainly not saying that the Christian life is all suffering because there are SO many blessings even in the midst of suffering and especially from encouraging friends and such a loving heavenly father who blesses us with things we don't even realize. I'm saying that God WILL test us and allow us to face temptation to the point where we by ourselves would certainly cave in; but through prayer, petition, hard study, and complete surrender, these trials can be overcome. Such trials sharpen faith and obedience; and they are hard!... God bless you all; I love you, but He does so much more."
-Anonymous

"Dear Leaders and loved ones of 6:22,
I attend App state so I don't get to go to 6:22, but I know that what God is doing in Greenville is awesome. I truly feel that this ministry is going to rock Greenville, strengthen believers, glorify God, and save the lost. I feel God's power in this ministry and I want to thank you all for being servants and going about the Father's business with obedience and love. It is my heart (or rather Jesus') to see Christians everywhere unite together in love. A friend of mine from Boone and ASU has transferred to ECU, connected with some of you... and attended the Worshipfest last Saturday. It means so much to her to have that community of believers in a place where she has no friends... keep her in your prayers that she will meet Christian friends soon. Thanks again for all that you do."
-Erica Mai Lei Caldwell

"God used Worshipfest so much to show me exactly how much I was missing Him. It took me until about 9:30 at least to really get into dancing and worshipping all-out like I used to. It wasn't until Worshipfest that I realized how much joy had been missing from my Christian life, you know? Not like I was majorly depressed or anything...I mean, I was just not as excited about being a Christian as a guy like me probably should be. I mean, I'm sixteen, I've got the world ahead of me, and I can go whatever direction I choose. The last year and a half I've really been trying to follow the road that God has cleared for me, but sometimes I don't make it as much fun and as thrilling as it should be. Granted, the Christian road is no easy journey, but man alive, when Jesus Christ is leading you, it's so totally freaky awesome! Anyways, yeah. Basically, Worshipfest really, really helped me out a lot. It's an awesome vision you guys have at 6:22. I thank God so much for giving you guys that vision, and for giving you the drive, the perseverance, and the opportunities to make it happen. Thanks so much. You guys (and gals, I reckon!) are awesome! God bless you all!"
-lighthouse (from the 6:22 forums)

"...it was great, and God rules. That's about all i have to say about that... everyone involved did a great job at their jobs, and God bless you all. *As you can see i'm kinda excited* I've been with this thing a whole year, *and slacked off on some of it too, i admit* If this year is any indication, it's only gonna get bigger and better..."
-DownNotOut (from the 6:22 forums)

"Other committments kept me from staying for the indoor worship, but that's okay. The outdoor stuff rocked, and to me it was amazing how we just got everything/body inside and that's when it started to rain! How perfect. But then, God is perfect! Thanks, God!"
-daMom (from the 6:22 forums)

"it was wonderful! I think that was the hardest I have ever danced (and it was great cause it was all for God)... I was only able to come that night and it was truly amazing. God was defintely there. AHH it was just awesome!"
-Anna44 (from the 6:22 forums)

"WorshipFest was awesome. It was cool just to be there and worship with a bunch of people who were there to worship! I just want to say a big thanx to you 6:22 folks for letting me come and do some worship stuff outside and for letting me make some joyful noise on my harmonica with you guys on the happy song. Thanks again and I can't wait 'til the next time we get to worship together, whether here, there, or in the air!"
-pawband (from the 6:22 forums)

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