Prayer Service

Tonight was the first of what I hope will be many prayer services for the city I live in.  For the last few years, unemployment, drugs, and poverty have become a growing problem that a lot of people have tried to sweep under the rug.  Luckily, it's not being swept under anymore.  It's being talked about.  And, now, churches of all denominations are coming together and praying about it!
I was really tired this evening.  I was tempted to stay home and go to bed.  But, instead, I got up and went to the prayer service.  I even got to be a part of it since the choir had singers from several churches.  The sanctuary looked pretty full- which is a great turnout for an evening in between Christmas and New Years.  There were over 200 people there. 
The beginning of the service had music, scripture, and a message.  Then, we were asked to get in small groups- to turn around in our pews- and pray together.  Someone would start by leading us in a prayer for the city, the youth, or our churches.  Then, we prayed together.  By being a part of the choir, I had the blessing of being able to see out in the sanctuary- to witness people from all different denominations, different walks of life, strangers and friends all praying together.  What a beautiful sight to see!
Things are happening here!  When people all come together and decide they are going to focus on God and ask Him for guidance in making decisions and helping others, good things will come of it!  Tonight as I looked out and saw people all praying together, I knew God was in the room.

Matthew 18:20

New International Version (NIV)

²⁰ For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Blessings,
Jennifer