A/N If you're using a computer, you can play the song in the media while reading.

Agad kong narinig ang tugtog ng gitara mula sa loob ng hall nang makatuntong ako sa pinakamataas na palapag ng Taylor's Apartment. Nag-start na kaya sila? May isang oras pa naman bago mag simula ang gawain. Sigurado akong si Gabriel and tumutugtog. Bakit kaya ang aga niya?

I stepped off from the last stair and went for the hall's entrance. The guitar abruptly stopped as soon as I reached the door. I slid the doors open and found a man upon the floor, the guitar beside him as he knelt. Napa-atras ako, immediately feeling the intense anointing that cloaked the place. I took a step back and retreated to the hall's balcony, leaning my back against the wall as I thought of what I saw. Woah, what was that?

I took in a breath and moved towards the balcony's rails, gaze towards the horizon. The tall school buildings towards the left side, and the vast expanse of houses and trees scattered here and there filled my perception, allowing a breath of awe to escape my lips. Ang ganda naman talaga ng view dito.

I shut my eyes and savored the wind against my skin, and as I was about to take in another breath I heard a footstep behind me. Dali-dali akong tumalikod at napasinghap ng hangin nang makita si Gabriel.

Agad akong nag-iwas ng tingin. "G-gabriel?" I catched my breath, "Anong nangyari?" I tried my best to look at him again, and all the more I stood bewildered. Am I seeing this correctly? I glanced up at him, now with my head lowered
His face seemed as though it.. shone. Napalunok ako.

"Grace," He stepped closer and held both my hands, his eyes glowing with fervor. "Cordillera will experience a great revival."

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko, "H-ha?"

"I've seen the whole region of Cordillera set ablaze, its borders lined with fire from on high." He spoke breathlessly, and I felt as though electric currents ran through my hand as he spoke, "From the Mountains then to the Valleys, we will see Revival take place."

I could only stare at him - amazed. Passion rang in his voice, and all I could do was listen. I saw a lone tear escape his eye, and with this, I couldn't resist but smile.

"Amen," I whispered, my smile widening, "Amen! Thank You, Jesus!" I held his hand tighter, "Kwento mo naman! Did the Holy Spirit speak to you?"

Huminga siya ng malalim, gazing towards the horizon before he spoke, "For many months now, most of my nights were sleepless." He confessed, "It had been a while since God had brought this burden in my heart to pray for this region. Hindi ko alam kung kailan ito mangyayari, but I am sure. I will see this revival take place in my lifetime."

Nagmamadali akong umakyat muli sa building. Pagkatapos naming mag-usap ni Gabriel kanina, lumabas muna ako upang bumili ng pagkain pang-miryenda sana, pero laking gulat ko nga nang makita ang dami ng mga mag-aaral sa hall. Naku, kasya kaya ito?

I probed the hall with my gaze. Some were chatting, some were on their phones, and some were even beginning to pray already. I couldn't tell why, but almost immediately as I stepped in an extraordinary anointing was already present. Naalala ko tuloy ang vision ni Gabriel kanina. Just the memory of it gave me chills.

Napa-singhap nalang ako, my heart stirred to excitement as I entered and sat among them. Tumutugtog na si Gabriel, the others singing along with him as he played. Ilang sandali pa at dumating na rin si Ma'am Johanna, a big smile upon her face as she stepped in. She approached and sat beside me.

"Woah," She breathed, "Had you begun praying already? The anointing is heavy in here!"

Napangiti ako nang sambitin niya 'yon. She too recognized it, "Hindi nga po, Ma'am eh." I looked around, "But there are some that have begun..."

Tumango siya't ngumiti, "Well in that case, we better get this moving then!"

She stood to her feet and announced the start of the activity, and upon doing so we moved swiftly to the worship. Hindi maikaka-ila ang kaka-ibang moving sa lugar. I've been experiencing God's Presence for quite a while now, but somehow it had never been this intense. We sang on, voices heightening as we progressed.

Spirit touch Your church
Stir the hearts of men
Revive us, Lord, with You passion once again
I want to care for others
Like Jesus cares for me
Let Your rain fall upon me!

I didn't even need to lead the songs anymore, the worship seemed to flow on its own. Gradually, it became more evident that there was no need for human intervention. The Holy Spirit was on the move in the place, He was the one ministering.

The instruments stopped, I stopped singing, but the students kept on praying, some were already on their knees, some on the floor prostate. I could only watch as the whole hall seemed to get elevated, the atmosphere becoming more intense as each moment passed. Hindi ko na napansin nang may luhang namuo sa aking mga mata, nahalata ko nalang nang tumulo ito sa aking muka.

God was moving - definitely. My heart was gripped with the awareness of His Presence, and I too couldn't remain on my feet. I sunk to the floor, fist to my chest as I felt conviction cloak me like a thick mantle. Incessant tears escaped my eyes, and with this I lowered my head to the floor even more, crying out for God's cleansing.

There was this spirit of repentance that gripped the room, and everyone was brought to their knees. I kept my eyes shut, crying out for more of Him, crying out for deep cleansing. The whole hall seemed to be set on fire, and almost everybody wept like a child.

Hindi na namin namalayan ang oras. I was supposed to go to work today, but ended up staying here. It was exactly 8PM nang magsubside ang intense prayer kanina. For a while I thought it would never end. Mabuti nalang at next week pa ang official duty ko. I planned on reporting earlier than expected sana, but the circumstances of the day didn't permit.

I took in a breath and took a sip of the coffee I had in hand, still somehow dazed of what had just taken place. Clearly, this is not a normal phenomenon, and I do have this feeling ... that this is only the beginning.

"Grace," My thoughts were altered, and I lifted my head. "Tulala ka ah," Gabriel remarked.

"Ah," I smiled, "Hindi lang maka-get over. Grabe ang Presensiya ng Diyos ngayong araw na ito. Kahit ngayon," I lifted my arms, "Parang pakiramdam ko nakukuryente parin ako."

He nodded, "Oo nga eh." He paused for a while and gazed at me, "Alam mo, I have this quiet nudging in my spirit. As though urging me to continue this activity, not only for once a week, but... everyday."

Tinignan ko siya ng maigi, "Everyday?"

"Oo eh," He took in a breath, "What do you say?"

"Uh, w-walang problema sa'kin!" Inilibot ko ang paningin, "Ang tanong lang kung ayos lang ba sakanila?"

Muli siyang tumango at huminga ng malalim, "I will announce it later. Kina-usap ko si Bro Ryan kanina kung pwede itong gamitin ng araw-araw. He gladly agreed. I will simply announce it, and those who are willing can just come."

Somehow I felt my heart stir as I listened to him speak. His words held so much faith in them. I lowered my head and pondered on his suggestion. Woah, everyday prayer meeting. How would that turn out?

"Go for it," I replied with a smile.

Makalipas ang ilan pang minuto ay umakyat na siya sa elevated area sa harap ng hall. He announced the activity, and then dismissed the students. Once more incitement stirred in my being. Here we are, Lord, have Your way...