Coming to training camp I had never really experienced the power of the Holy Spirit. I had known it existed and I had heard stories of people speaking in tongues and having visions but I never interacted with anyone that had experienced such things.
Coming to camp I was overwhelmed with the faith kids my own age possessed. Here I was with 18-22 year old kids that were so connected with God. I didn’t necessarily know how to deal with it at first because seeing people worship with such passion kind of scared me, but seeing it changed my heart.
The first worship service I was hesitant to participate the way all the other kids were (dancing and raising their hands and shouting). At my church you don’t see that stuff only because it’s so big and that kind of praise is too intimate. However watching all the kids I was surrounded by praise The Lord so full heartedly amazed me. I could feel the Holy Spirit in the room and I couldn’t help but cry while witnessing this powerful scene.
Throughout camp I became more and more passionate during worship and eventually got to the point where I was dancing and raising my hands to praise The Lord alongside my fellow teammates. At first I couldn’t comprehend how young adults could be so overtaken with praise but being placed in those surroundings I soon learned that I myself can’t help but jump for joy during worship.
I cried a lot in worship services just in the few days we were at training camp. The Holy Spirit is incredible. I’m so blessed to have been in the circumstances where faithful young adults were able to show me how to access and believe.
