Michael, John, Tasha, ChrisI don't know what to say sometimes after you've had an experience over time that has really impacted your life. But about twelve weeks ago I started working for IHOP's Intro to IHOP internship as a core leader, which is basically a pastor/mentor/leader to twelve interns for twelve weeks. I go with them to class's on the operation, gifts, and fruit of the Holy Spirit, the Book of Revelation, Tools for the Prayer Room, etc. I help lead their small group, do twenty hours in the prayer room with them being a living example of a lifestyle of prayer and then all the talks we have as they process what the Lord is doing in them and with them.
The part that is striking me now that I've completed my first track of interns is how much the Lord worked in me as I intentionally set myself to facilitate growth in them, while also being open to learn from people under, peers, and superiors. I'd heard a message just before we started this track from a teacher here at IHOP about learning from those we lead and boy am I glad I listened. Its hard to explain the changes, but I'm more tender in my heart toward the Lord and people. As David said "Lord, Your gentleness has made me great."
