Prayer

Today we discussed prayer. There are many ways to pray. We often look at prayer as asking God for the things we need, but prayer can be much more than that. One of our assignments was to meditate on John 15:9 - as the father has loved me so I love you - abide in my love. At times I struggle believing that Jesus loves me, am I lovable? Am I worthy of Christ's sacrifice on the cross? Jesus died for me. He died for you. Jesus loves us. When we think about that do we see God in a different light? I do.

For my paper this year, I will be asking the board to humor me by spending time praying about the ways that they see God moving at Zion and in their lives. This should make for an important assignment. Every since the time that I entered seminary it has been my sense of call to make God more real for people. Maybe that begins with the hope of making God more real for me. It is my feeling that many of us come to church, profess Jesus, and even perform acts of service without having a sense that God is real, loves them and wants to be a bigger part of their life. Hint Hint - me again. If we hope to experience a real God, we simply begin by being more aware - Where have you sighted God today?

ONe and a half more days. I miss my family, and Zion a great deal.

See you soon.

hunter