This morning I was out mowing the lawn and praying. It takes a couple hours so it's a good time to pray. As I rode up around the church I prayed for the church. I prayed for each person who is a part of the family. I prayed for the leadership. I prayed for people who are coming to be part of the family. I prayed for the remaining work to be done on the building. I prayed for the changes we are going to be making and for the restoration of our connection and unity in the community of faith.
Mowing around the youth building I prayed for Tammy, for those who work with her, and for the youth. I prayed for the students in our community who do not know the Lord. I prayed for wisdom and discernment to reach them.
As I mowed around the playground I prayed for the kids and for the Sunday school. I prayed for God to send workers to come along side of those who are currently serving in that ministry. I prayed for the many families in our community who do not know the Lord yet. I prayed for the kids who will be out of school in a couple weeks to have a safe and enjoyable summer vacation.
As I mowed around the parsonage I prayed for my family. I prayed for my marriage and my wife. I prayed for God to keep us in His care and protection and placed a hedge around us to keep the enemy from us.
Mowing among the trees and over the roots I prayed for the many adults who through the years have been the strength and roots of the church. I prayed for them to know how much they are appreciated and for God to provide them with stength and ability to continue serving according to His purpose.
Mowing in the back field I prayed for our community in general. There are so many needs in the community, and so many struggles that are being faced by so many. I prayed for the strength and resources we need to truly connect with our community for the cause of Christ.
One of the things I like about mowing is you can look and see that you have accomplished something. I felt like I had, not just in the grass, but in that quiet time with God. Part of that time of prayer was my surrendering of the "ME" in the ministry, and my repentance of the "ME" in my life. It's not about "ME." It's about HIM. It's not even about "US." It's about THEM. More on that in the weeks to come.
Thank you Lord for growing grass and further opportunities to accomplish something with you.
