ONE - an amazing night!

How amazing it was to see the Palace Pavilion packed out with women desiring to be a part of the worship and prayer night for Marion! Matt 18:20 NIV says, "Wherever 2 or 3 come together in my name, there am I with them". 280 Women - representing 45 churches were there. And God's Presence was there, because we came together seeking Him.

We are so grateful for all who participated as Romans 15:6 says - with united hearts and one voice to glorify God and to pray for our city. I am extremely grateful for Debii McAllister and all the prep work and prayer that went into pulling together the multi-church worship choir and lead vocal team. The worship was definitely inspiring as we poured out our love and praise to God. I am so thankful for the pastors' wives that joined us in leading in prayer for our city - Dr. Mary Toney, Lois Payne, Judy DeSanto, Kim Gleespen, and Lisa Bush. The night wouldn't have been possible without the other lead team of women - Angie Sayre, Betty Yancey, Sharon Deemer, Julie Vasko, Barbara Dickason, Leann Wheeler and the many others who helped welcome women to ONE.

I believe what James 5:16 (AMP) says regarding prayer - that the "heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man (or woman) makes tremendous power available, dynamic in its working". I believe that as strong women of faith, our heartfelt, continued prayer makes tremendous power available for our city. Power to bring increase to our economy. Power to open up gainful employment for our residents. Power to restore relationships and families. Power to bring strength and peace to those who are searching. Power to protect our children. Power to bring greater light to our city.

Luke 11:9-10 tells us that those who seek will find. As we seek God - the One who has the answers for every issue we face, we will find Him. As we pursue God, Eph. 3:20 MSG says that "God can do anything, you know - far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us."

My prayer is that women were energized and inspired at ONE - to be strong, to seek God in prayer and to expect God to move in our lives and our city!