In Acts 1:14, we find a prayer meeting, where they are saying, "We agree we are in this for good, completely together in prayer," the women included, also Jesus' mother, Mary, and his brothers."
"In it for good, for the long haul, for whatever it takes--are we? Yes, we are, for whatever it takes, we will be the Lord's! We pray that those we love are in it, too- for whatever it takes. The Holy Spirit is developing strong men and women of faith, loyal to the Lord Jesus, loyal to one another. We have a willingness to go the long haul. We take risks for the good of community, providing fellowship for those who need it, love for all and opportunity for growth in all. We worship with power and love and are pastored with wisdom and light.
"We don't want to be lazy or apathetic or tired. We don't want to be ordinary. We want to be extraordinary, using love to encourage one another, as well as those who are new to the Lord Jesus.
We want everyone to taste the flavor of being extraordinarily God's own.
"But, Father, we need you to remind us that this all takes prayer. For as on that occasion long ago when the disciples were "completely together in prayer" waiting for the Holy Spirit to come, we, too, wait and pray ...for the Holy Spirit to further our growth in You."
We now know, Lord, that everything we do begins and ends in prayer. From the start of our day to the finish, as we say our final goodnight, we depend on your guidance your assurance, your blessing, for when we say "Give us this day your daily bread," it is the bread of life, your Spirit, your self, that we need. You are our life. We live and breathe in You.
Jo INMN
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