We all know that Fanning the Flame presents a new way of living, which, like any life-changing protocol takes time. I believe that we, as team members, are already beginning to feel this change stirring within our lives as we seek God’s will through steady and heartfelt prayer.
We and God are in this together. As team members we are opening up and becoming more honest and vulnerable as we share our prayer visions and seek to understand our God-given gifts. A sense of trust has sprung up among us, as well as a sense of unity of purpose. Individually we are growing and striving to be the people God wants us to be.
People make comments such as, “Sounds like a lot of work!” and “we’re not even sure what you are doing.” Well, yes, it is a lot of work! We’re committed to work for the Kingdom of God…an immeasurable response to the work He has done for us. We’re learning to put our trust in Him as we evaluate the needs of the church and understand how He wants to see St. Paul’s grow. Though we are a small group, we are in the process of figuring out how all members of the congregation can join into this effort to become one in Him. We see a future where small groups like ours will also want to come together–to trust each other as their trust grows in Him. I know in my heart that every member of our congregation desires a personal relationship with the Lord–why else would we bother to attend church? Nothing in our life is as important, and if it takes the work of praying, reading the Word and sharing His love with others, then it is really not work at all…it is a gift and an opportunity from which no one should be excluded.
Please be unified with us in this opportunity and realize that the growth we see at St. Paul’s may not necessarily be in numbers, but in spirit. I know you’ve heard this phrase: “the family that prays together, stays together.” Well, St. Paul’s is a family and we all want to stay together and grow together. Please pray that the Flame of the Spirit will become contagious and that each and every member will be on fire in a new and life-changing way.
Lutheran Ladies Connection 