Day of Prayer and Vision

"Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and wonderful deeds for me. He turned the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into flowing springs."
Psalm 107:31,35 NIV

Now's the time to carefully re-read your Day of Prayer and Vision journal. As you reflect on what you have written, you're next step is to take the thoughts and insights the Lord has given you and integrate them into your daily life. Eliminating the causes of physical and emotional stress may not be possible. However, even in the face of enormous stressors, you can flourish!

Hopefully you have begun to sense God's active presence in your life. Now you need to begin planning for next year. This should be an exercise that will help you continue on the path out of the desert. As part of a ministry team, you can promote unity and cooperation by sharing with others what the Lord has done in your life. They will rejoice with you. Your ministry coach, growth partner and mentor(s) should be especially encouraging and insightful. If you are married, of course you will share with your spouse; but don't forget your immediate and extended family. God can use your example of obedience and faithfulness as a great blessing to them.

If you experienced just a glimmer of light in your "dark night," be thankful. Share this glimmer with spiritual friends you can trust to accompany you along this desert path. Your obedience to Him, coupled with His faithful love for you, assures that you will soon sense the closeness that you desire.