Before I Knew

I received various revelations while at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. One revelation came softly. I sat at the back of the prayer room and gave myself permission to watch others plead before the throne room. I was surrounded by people with the same vision, desire, and passion. I was with family.

I then was reminded that the Kansas City's IHOP was birthed in 1999. This was the same year when God supernaturally gave me a spirit for intercession. I had never experienced the birthing pains of prayer until that year. I didn't have the theology for it. I simply began to weep and travail in the Spirit. God fashioned me for intercession before I even knew it existed.

He coupled this call for intercession with intimate worship. He was training me for the International House of Prayer before I even knew the IHOP model existed. (The IHOP model couples worship with prayer.) This is no coincidence; it is God at work.

It is comforting to know that I am not the only one. It reminds me of 1 Kings 19. In this chapter, Elijah is being hunted and feels all alone. But, God affirms there are 7,000 men who have not bowed their knees to Baal.

God reminded me that I belong somewhere. I am not an outcast. Not everyone thinks I am weird because I want to pray all day. Not everyone will scoff at my desire to seek God's kingdom above my own. God has reserved a remnant of intercessors and worshippers for Himself. My Potter has fashioned me (and others) for His presence.