A Testimony from One Participant
When IPC, the organizing body for International Prayer Initiative confirmed my name as one of those to be praying at the UN (Nov 15-20), for issues facing the children, youth, nations and leaders of the world today, I was humbled and deeply grateful to God for this rare opportunity and favour from the Lord. Lots of questions came to mind like, 'why pray for the children and youth'? Why not pray for cessation of hostilities and terrorism or human rights violations and related human sufferings around the world? etc., etc. But after the event, I understood the strategic importance of praying for the children and the youth of the world to initiate a 'generational' transformation and solution to so many human problems. Here is how the Lord clarified the issue to me.
As the children led the praise and worship and leaders were introduced to the participants, the Spirit of God began moving amongst us. The many dry bones as it were got 'connected' through the proclamation of the word, prayer and praise. As the Spirit took over, we felt like one body, worshipping together the Lord of the nations. How marvelous! "My Jesus, my Savior.. Nothing compares with the promises I have in YOU". Well, did not Isaiah prophesy?  "A little child shall lead them"? Did not Jesus underscore the importance of becoming like a child because the kingdom of God belongs to those whose hearts had become obedient and soft like children?
Then, four horns of ram started blowing declaring the moment of spiritual victory, and the season for fresh anointing powerfully announced in that manner ALL by the children. The promise that came to us was through the songs like.. Greater things are yet to come.. Greater things are yet to be done in this city..(remembering that New York was hit by terrorists in 2001) was loud and clear. Yes, Jehovah Gibor has declared war against the forces of darkness over the nations and victory will be declared!