I was glad that I was in that number. It was a beautiful sight to see
followers of Jesus Christ walk into the New Life Oak Forest sanctuary
to pray. We got off to a real good start for our 24/7 prayer focus.
The Celebrate Recovery group decided to sacrifice some of their group
time to help launch the 24/7 prayer time. So we actually started early
around 7:30pm. We were definitely in the thick of it around 8pm when I
looked up and saw my brother Pastor Mark kneeling at the altar and
crying out to God for our church. I was also very encouraged to see my
colleagues, Pastor Paco and Matt from New Life Little Village.
Since I was at the church most of the night I was able to witness the
faithful saints as they marched in to pray. It reminded me of soldiers
who were reporting for duty and then relieving the preceding person's
post. It was in the wee hours when I thought that I might be the only
one praying but God sent prayers all thoughout the evening at just the
right time.
Overall the prayer night was a real success and blessing. I've come
away from it with a renewed sense of "God is With Us". He is working
to accomplish something great for His glory and we get to be a part of
it. This is so Amazing.
It was during my time of prayer with Pastor Mark that I sensed an assurance about our prayers for the 100 block gap. Where we are praying for God to open 5 new locations in
Chicago and Burbs. I was really encouraged to think that God is in the
process of opening the door for one of those locations even this year.
Will you be in that number when the saints go marching in? If you
missed the prayer time at New Life Oak Forest you can still be part of
the 24/7 prayer emphasis. Visit
www.newlifechigao.org and check out the prayer schedule of the other New Life locations.
To God Be The Glory,
Pastor AL
Oak Forest
