Day of Prayer

For years my mother and father in-law have held a "Day of Prayer" at their home around the time of their wedding anniversary.  This event demonstrates to me the very essence of who the Probert's are and how they live their lives in a God-honoring way. I am so blessed to be a part of the Probert clan.

It doesn't hurt that the homestead's surroundings itself causes me to kneel down in wonderment and worship. That fact coupled with the decision to drop everything and spend time with God alone creates an atmosphere that is hard to pass up.

We spent the first hour before God examining ourselves. Several scriptures were provided to help us come before the Lord and let Him reveal anything in us that needed to be taken care of. The thought of the Lord being our hiding place permeated my heart. Psalm 32 speaks of this and I loved how The Message worded this passage. "God is my island hideaway. He keeps danger far from the shore and throws garlands of hosannas around my neck."

I was also reminded how Christ Himself intercedes for us. I was recently reading the passage in Luke just before Jesus was betrayed. Jesus was having a conversation with Simon Peter about how Peter was convinced he would never betray his friend. But Jesus told Peter that Satan had demanded permission to sift him like wheat and Jesus had prayed for Peter that his faith would not fail.  Peter failed.  I know Jesus intercedes on my behalf as well. I have failed too. This grieves me. Sin should grieve my soul. If it didn't, I would be concerned about my eternal security.  So Jesus and I had a little time today and I found rest in Him. Because there is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus! And we move on, doing my best because of my love for Christ and nothing else. And He will supply everything I need to do my job! To bring glory to Him. That's why I'm here.

We came back together after that hour of reflection to share our thoughts, worship and share communion together. Our second session was to pray for those who are closest to us. Our family and friends. You. My prayer was the same for many, that the will of God would be revealed in your life and that you would walk boldly in that calling as the last days are approaching. 

And of course, I prayed especially for Lydie and Samson. I prayed that they would know that they are loved. I prayed that the peace of God would reign in their lives and that they would not be afraid.