Morgan Mena
wrote on November 7, 2024
I went to the woman's conference on Friday night expecting to just have regular service. When I heard Ilke speak she hit a nerve. She talked about Deborah and being a leader and how to face fears. She was a fearless woman and that was something I admired. I had a vision at this time, but at the time I didn't know it was a vision. I thought my mind was daydreaming. A bright light/star (God) was walking through the room breathing life and peace. Each person had a heart and the broken ones, he would touch, and sparks would fly from the hearts and be made new. I pushed the vision aside, but then she went about ministering to people. It was the first time I saw this and it took me by surprise. I felt the love and compassion from my seat and I went into "spiritual shock." I couldn't stop crying and became complacent. I wanted what these people were getting, but I thought these things only happened to other people. When the service ended my friend went up to Ilke to be healed. I went because I had to see this happen. I was still very shaken up. All my friends went up and when we came up she looked directly at me and pulled me into an embrace. I felt a overwhelming feeling of love. Something I have longed for but could never put words too. I had been dealing with loneliness and feeling like very little people cared. I had isolated myself from people. Telling myself why I wasn't good enough. I had a dead soul. I was completely dry and reaching out. All I could do was cry. When I stopped crying I realized I was on the floor and my friend was being healed. I went over to my other friends shoulder and began to sob. I had never felt this kind of love and care. Words can't even describe what it was like. Ilke then came up to my friend and I, grabbed our hands, gathered the rest of my friends, and spoke words of encouragement and prophecy. She told us that we were the Deborah Company. We were now Deborah's! Leaders! We all were touched and felt His presence. As soon as we got up, we talked about who we were going to invite from school to come to the other services. We all decided we wanted to go to every service they held. Sunday Night God placed it in my heart to go up and become recommitted. I went up and I recommitted my life. I wanted God to walk with me day in and day out. I had been a lukewarm Christian, I wanted to be a Christian on fire. I wanted the same fire I saw in�Guy�and Ilke. Tuesday night was another mile marker. I was filled with the Holy Ghost for the first time. I didn't feel lonely anymore. I didn't feel pushed to the side, but fully loved and cared for. I felt like someone had wrapped loving arms around me tight and was never going to let go. I felt him in the most real way! Words can't even describe this amazing, beautiful experience. There was no guilt, no insecurities, no shame, and no bondage. I was set free from my soul ties, from people that had held me back from being independent. I wanted a revival. I saw a future, a future for my school! One that had their hearts on fire for God! One that was full of power and love! One that was eager to pray. One that loved God with a absolute passion. A fire was set. We had invited a lot of people and God was showing Himself to them as well. It was amazing to see them having these encounters as well. All of us wanted to stay in this place forever. To just worship and pray. We all were changed. I can say for sure everyone that we had invited left changed. A totally new person with a new perspective. We all loved God so passionately. We talked about it at school all the time. We were filled with so much joy. We definitely started a buzz in our school. People were wondering why we were so happy and on fire. Our time at the church was a time to reconcile, rekindling each night our relationship with God and feeling His presence. I wish I had better words to explain this, but I guess that's what makes it so amazing. It is indescribable!
We were let go of fears, unforgivingness,and soul ties. We were filled with His presence, the Holy Ghost, and freedom from the past. God became alive and breathing in us. Now we are ready to start a revival! It doesn't end here! It starts here! The next stop is our classroom, then the school, then the church, then the community, and on! A fire has been lit. I'm ready for battle. Gods love is so amazing and powerful! And I'm ready to push the power and see some signs, wonders, and miracles!!!
Thank you so much�Guy�and Ilke! You have been an inspiration to not only me but friends as well! Love you�guys!
