At the church I serve we have a time of prayer each morning before Worship. We call it "Morning Prayer", pretty creative, huh?
It's a simple time, we gather for 15 minutes to silently pray for only two things - Spiritual and Numerical Growth of our church.
It has become a special time for many, to focus on God before Worship. It is a very special time for me personally, as I prepare for Worship, helping me slow down and focus on what's important.
The small group that faithfully participates each Sunday seems to appreciate visitors and new Bible Studies more than others - surprise, surprise! Baptisms take on a new significance after one has faithfully prayed for Spiritual and Numerical growth of their church with others on a weekly basis.
It is my hope that others will begin to make their way into the Sanctuary to pray together this week in Morning Prayer.
It's so simple and easy. Sit silently - pray together. 15 minutes. Yet, it does so much for the spirit when Worship begins, to have already been focusing on God.
As I write this I'm looking forward to gathering with others this Sunday morning. If you are reading this and have never attended this special time, then I look forward to one day sitting in the same room, together, praying silently - Spiritual Growth, Numerical Growth.
For those that aren't attending, remember we prayed for you last week and we will be praying for you this week... Until that day comes when we're in Morning Prayer together, I'll be patient and allow God to move hearts as He has throughout biblical history... Morning Prayer.
Tony
