Saturday, September 22, 2012

Where two or Three are Gathered


The Problem

For years I have struggled with Wednesday evening prayer meeting. All week I plan on going, but when Wednesday night arrives, I always find a reason not to go. I wanted to spend time in prayer with other believers but I just couldn’t drag myself out to do it.

To say I am not a night person is a bit of an understatement. I have trouble holding a coherent conversation after 7PM. If I go to an evening movie, I spend most of the movie trying to keep my eyes open, and I guarantee that a week later I won’t be able to tell you what the basic plot was. Another thing that has made getting out difficult is that I hate to drive at night. The headlights on the other cars give me a terrible headache and I have trouble staying awake after dark.

The Solution

One morning each a week 4 of my friends meet with me in my home for a time of prayer. We spend about an hour talking about what is going in with our families, the struggles that we face as wives and moms, and share our heartfelt desires for our husbands and children.  Then we go to the Lord in prayer, crying out to the almighty on behalf of our families. Through the week, we send updates and continue to pray for each other’s families.

This time means so much to me. The encouragement given and the friendships that have developed through this time are amazing. Seeing all of the answered prayers is even more amazing.  The time has also helped to keep me accountable in my Christian walk.  Most of all this time has taught me that God is really in control of everything and that he truly cares for my family and me. I have attended church all of my life I have gone to dozens of Bible studies, but this prayer time has done more for my spiritual walk than all of the other activities put together. I am so thankful for it.

I know that I’m babbling, but I want to encourage everyone to find a time and place to pray with friends. Perhaps Wednesday nights work for you, but if they don’t make time at some point in your week to pray with other believers. I guarantee you will be amazed at the work the Lord can and will do in your life!

 

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