A prayer about INITIATIVE

How does God continue to initiate a relationship with me?

Holy God,
I believe that you sometimes initiate a change of heart in me so that I will desire to be in closer relationship with you.  Selfish ambition and spiritual blindness steal my passion for you, and sometimes you need to point out these ways within me.  Your Holy Spirit convicts me of my sin, prompting me to remember you, confess my waywardness, and seek restoration with you.  Lord God, thank you that you take the initiative in this way.  But you don't only point out the offense; you also guide me back to the right path.  You never initiate a change of heart and then abandon me.  Thank you for constantly taking the first step.  No matter how many times I wander, you are always ready to take me back and restore me into right relationship with you.

"My wayward children," says the LORD, "come back to me,

and I will heal your wayward hearts."

Jeremiah 3:22

Prayer Shawl Ministry Featured

This past Sunday morning Pastor Tim featured one of Lakeview's newest ministries: The Prayer Shawl Ministry.  The concept is not unique to our church, but it has taken on it's own character right here in Marion.  Here is how it works: a prayer shawl is created with yarn and prayer.  The yarn makes up the physical material while prayers are said during it's creation.  As much as someone is warmed by the physical covering, they are also covered by the many prayers.  This week Pastor Brad accepted a prayer shawl from the platform on behalf of his father, Rev. David Terhune.  Pastor Dave is pastoring a two-year-old congregation, The Cross, in Rochester, Indiana and has lung cancer. 

 

For more information or to join in on this ministry please contact Jessica Thompson, the church office or simply stop by the Welcome Center in the foyer.