Wilmington Update: From the UNCW College Campus

The last few weeks have been a steady pace up- up- up- at UNCW here in Wilmington. As you [should] know, I co-lead a prayer group/student organization called "Campus Wide Prayer". (No, I'm not a student of UNCW but my heart is deeply attached to what the Lord is doing on campus and in the students!) We've been praying weekly since the beginning of the school year focusing on awaking in student's hearts, encounters with Jesus, exalting the Kingdom in the face of humanism and that Isa. 61 justice would be established. When IHOP-KC first got touched back in November of last year, we began to experience an increased presence, breakthrough, hunger and movement across campus. A few months later, it seems like God is really putting the pedal down. Last week I attended a student led event called "Revival 2010". Their sole purpose was to pray, worship and encourage as many believers on campus to press in and go for a deeper relationship with Jesus. Almost 400 students showed up. There is an increased momentum and fresh energy to pray, worship and fast.

I know this is not exclusive to Wilmington. Far from it! Campus America has called 2010 the year of prayer. Less than a week ago they organized the national Collegiate Day of Prayer where they called young believers across America's college campuses to gather and pray for revival. You probably saw the letter Lou Engle (TheCall) released the other day on Boston and the 40-day university Daniel fast that started March 1st. Lou and the team from IHOPU believe we are at a critical juncture in our nation's capitol. I agree!

I feel the excitement in the air and I am even more excited to fast, pray, and cry out for my city & campus. Campus Wide Prayer here at UNCW is hosting a day of prayer & worship called Wellspring. Our heart is to gather not only students but also the church body leaders from the city of Wilmington and exalt Jesus together. If you live in the region, come on out!

I want to encourage you to recognize how the Father is drawing His bride to unity, purity and maturity. Even if you don't know it already, there are prayer gatherings taking place in your city right now that are shaping, changing and making way for God's righteous rulership. He's already agreed on who you are, His royal son or daughter, now agree with Him and see your life, your home, your city, your nation turn to the King's dominion of life-abundant.

Michael Carr - Read more of Michael's blog