The Prayerful Pause
by Pastor Heather
As a church, we have just embarked on a 100 Days of Prayer for Union! Between now and July 1, you are invited to pause at least once a day to pray specifically and intentionally for Union. We want to cover every aspect of our life and ministry together in prayer over the next 100 days. This week, I wanted to highlight three creative ways to remind yourself to pause and pray for Union at least once every day.
Put up a post-it note somewhere you will see it often so that it reminds you to pray. Here is the one in my office at church. I see it each time I enter and exit my office and when I sit at my desk, too. It’s a constant reminder to pray for Union!
Make sure to pick up one of the prayer charms that our amazing children made with Lisa Sledge last Sunday. These special charms are in a small bowl on the front table in the Gathering Space if you did not get one last Sunday. Wear or display your prayer charm somewhere where it will remind you to pray for Union each day.
Set a reminder on your phone that buzzes at the same time every day. When you hear this reminder, pause and pray for a specific aspect of our life and ministry together at Union.
And as we pray for Union over the next 100 days, keep remembering Paul’s words about prayer:
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-8