We joined Martin and Roslyn Steel for our 3rd year at the Manifest Presence conference. This event is always encouraging because we can see what God is powerfully cultivating in this nation.
There is such a hunger for the Presence of God and for a demonstration of who He is. We saw representatives from literally every city in the nation come to this conference.
We saw God come and bring radical healings as the believers prayed for each other for breakthrough and become activated into who they are.
Each year we sing the nation's anthem and it's one of the most powerful songs that could be declared over a land (we Americans were only slightly jealous as we sang it). Revival was written into the roots of this country. (lyrcs following below)
We love New Zealand and can feel that God has His eye on this area of the world.
God Defend New Zealand (Anthem)
God of Nations at Thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.
Men of every creed and race,
Gather here before Thy face,
Asking Thee to bless this place,
God defend our free land.
From dissension, envy, hate,
And corruption guard our state,
Make our country good and great,
God defend New Zealand.
Peace, not war, shall be our boast,
But, should foes assail our coast,
Make us then a mighty host,
God defend our free land.
Lord of battles in Thy might,
Put our enemies to flight,
Let our cause be just and right,
God defend New Zealand.
Let our love for Thee increase,
May Thy blessings never cease,
Give us plenty, give us peace,
God defend our free land.
From dishonor and from shame,
Guard our country's spotless name,
Crown her with immortal fame,
God defend New Zealand.
May our mountains ever be
Freedom's ramparts on the sea,
Make us faithful unto Thee,
God defend our free land.
Guide her in the nation's van,
Preaching love and truth to man,
Working out Thy glorious plan,
God defend New Zealand.
