I have made a decision to DO something about a nagging feeling I've had since I returned from Tenerife last August. I have been inspired by Red Moon Rising which is the story of how 24-7 prayer started and the effects it has had. You can read more about 24-7 here: http://www.24-7prayer.comI have a nagging feeling that God is asking me to DO something about 24-7. In Tenerife He taught me so much about prayer and about He works with me. I know that when I have a good prayer life then my faith is strong, and I feel equipped for the the world. I truly feel that I am walking with Jesus. Also God answers prayer and I've seen big and little things happen. I believe that prayer can change people, places and communities.
As I sit and listen to the sermons in church about becoming a people of faith, about passion and about becoming a church in the community I can hear God louder and louder telling me to sort it out. Months ago I mumbled at the vicar about prayer, weeks ago I found someone else inspired by Red Moon Rising. But I haven't done anything........Yet. So I can't ignore it any more. I truly believe that prayer and evangelism are inextricably linked. I feel that God wants our church to grow and He wants to hear us pray.
24-7 prayer isn't about sitting in a circle with your eyes closed. It's not traditional intercession. It's about creating an environment and inviting the Holy Spirit in. It's about active prayer, creative prayer, shouting singing prayer, scribbling on the walls prayer. It's infectious and exciting and I want other people to experience it. Please God show me how.
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Go for it Hannah! I know the staff team want to encourage people to pray more, but it's hard! And I think Emmanuel has had a 24-7 prayer weekend in the past, or it may have just been Connexions.
Oh, and thanks for blogrolling me! I've also updated mine at last to include you!
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