NCC is fasting for favor on Fridays. It's so important that we keep track of the things we're praying for and the impressions we're receiving from the Lord.
First of all, you don't have to "go after" the favor of God. His favor comes to you. It's not something we have to make happen. It happens to us! And it's out of our control. That "out of control" feeling can drive us crazy, but there is no better place to be than in His control.
By the way, God is already answering the favor prayer. Some of the favor that has come to us is the press coverage we've been getting. Very positive articles in the Washington Post and Washington Times. I just did an interview with the Washington Examiner. And a nationally-syndicated radio show, NOT a Christian show or Christian station, wants to broadcast live at our first service in whatever venue we find as a replacement for Union Station.
How cool is that?
A second distinct impression is that part of the reason we're in this situation is that the Lord wants to do something new in us. And God usually initiates something new by forcing us to say goodbye to the old. I'm finding that some of the ancient dreams I have for this city are being resurfaced in my spirit. I'm thinking bigger and I'm thinking different. I'm not sure I would be if it weren't for the unfolding events of the last two weeks.
Finally, let me say thanks for the prayer cover we've gotten from literally hundreds of pastors and churches across the country. So grateful. Gives me an unshakable confidence about what's next.
First of all, you don't have to "go after" the favor of God. His favor comes to you. It's not something we have to make happen. It happens to us! And it's out of our control. That "out of control" feeling can drive us crazy, but there is no better place to be than in His control.
By the way, God is already answering the favor prayer. Some of the favor that has come to us is the press coverage we've been getting. Very positive articles in the Washington Post and Washington Times. I just did an interview with the Washington Examiner. And a nationally-syndicated radio show, NOT a Christian show or Christian station, wants to broadcast live at our first service in whatever venue we find as a replacement for Union Station.
How cool is that?
A second distinct impression is that part of the reason we're in this situation is that the Lord wants to do something new in us. And God usually initiates something new by forcing us to say goodbye to the old. I'm finding that some of the ancient dreams I have for this city are being resurfaced in my spirit. I'm thinking bigger and I'm thinking different. I'm not sure I would be if it weren't for the unfolding events of the last two weeks.
Finally, let me say thanks for the prayer cover we've gotten from literally hundreds of pastors and churches across the country. So grateful. Gives me an unshakable confidence about what's next.
2 Comments:
Its great to read a Christian blog. Thanks for sharing.
Jenn
Thanks for sharing this, Mark. Great perspective at a time when you need great perspective. @dariengabriel
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