Burdened...
by Donnie Thompson | October 11, 2010
I can typically shake off when a service didn’t go the way I planned. Not so from yesterday. I felt that God had control over our time of worship and prayer but I still have this burden that He didn’t get to accomplish what He desired to accomplish and I can’t move on until He does.
About nine months ago, I scheduled a special emphasis week of prayer & worship beginning this coming Sunday. At the time I just thought it would be good to do but I have had numerous confirmations that the timing isn’t coincidental or random. I firmly believe that God’s purposes are being played out before our very eyes. This week will have significant relevance and impact on the months and years ahead of this church and her individual parts.
The Spirit of God has prompted me to enter into a week of fasting and prayer in preparation for this upcoming focus beginning on Sunday. I ask you to join me in this to whatever degree you feel led. I am fasting for breakthrough in marriages and families. I am fasting for breakthrough in our obedience to His calling.
Church, we need to step into a new level of brokenness that we’ve never experienced before. While I would be the first to admit this doesn’t sound very fun, I will be the first to acknowledge that without it we can’t be the church we are meant to be. What will this week hold for you specifically? I don’t know. What will this week hold for me? I don’t know, but I’m not willing to risk missing the opportunity to participate in our next level of spiritual adventure.
Anticipate!