I don't really have any coherent idea that came out of today. It was an odd day. Anyway, instead of a Big Idea, per se, I just want to express how important the brotherhood of the saints is to me. I find myself growing in love with all those gathered each morning in a way that takes me to 1st Peter 4:8 - "Above all love each other deeply, for love covers over a multitude of sins."
We are called to love one another and for me and this group of men, that love started in the prayer room. We encourage, intercede for and celebrate with each other. Love is not something that simply happens, it is a deliberate act which puts us in a place of vulnerability and intimacy, but also expects grace and mercy in return. As we come in weakness, we leave in strength. As we come impoverished, we leave enriched. Those who have, give and those who need, receive.
God uses the prayer room to fill us with a love for one another, so that we echo the words of Paul in Phillipians: "God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus." In turn, the prayer of Christ is fulfilled - we are one. That makes for a very good Wednesday morning, indeed!
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