It Takes Some Nerve to Pray!
In this time of unclear futures, exciting prospects, and deep groaning passions to serve, God is calling His people together to share His vision. We call this experience “prayer” but we could just as easily call it a conversation with the Creator.
Every Monday night at 8:00 we meet at the 710 Prayer Room to ask for God to speak His vision into the very depths of our hearts. I long for more people to join us as it seems that it makes sense that we should hear from God together, not as separated fragments. As Rob Bell says in his video, Open, prayer brings us together, creates a link between God’s people, reminds us of what God is about…
The tough part about prayer is that it requires a ton of humility. As we contemplate a conversation with God some questions surface:
1) Do I believe that God cares?
2) Do I believe that God listens?
3) Do I believe that God speaks?
4) Do I believe that I can do what He asks?
5) Do I believe all of this enough to set aside some time to pursue it?
6) Am I willing to be patient enough to fit into God’s timing?
7) Can I put myself in God’s hands and allow Him to weave me into the fabric of His will?
I believe that God is preparing us for revival in the Ashland, Ohio, area. I think that this could be different than our preconceived notions of revival. Maybe this one will send us out of our churches and into the streets. Maybe it will give us more awareness of people around us instead of our own spiritual security. Maybe it will call us to bring beauty and newness to more than just souls. But I am sure that it will only come when we are ready, and I believe that readiness will come through prayer. God will not force it on us nor will He press some cosmic remote button and power us into action. He will move when we are humble enough to let Him do it His way. We discover His way, in this time and space, by praying together.
I invite you, once again, to join us on Monday nights for prayer. Or, if there is something awkward or time-conflcting about our gathering, please start your own. We just need to pray. Together. Often!
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