In Alignment

I woke up this morning thinking about prayer. Perhaps because pastor started a new sermon series last week on the subject (which we missed, meaning I'll have to listen to it this week). Or perhaps... I don't know. My train of thought just got derailed and  destroyed.

We know the power of prayer. Perhaps some level of the importance of prayer. We've even been witness to the answering of prayer.

What's amazing about it, though is what is accomplished.

Systems work better when the are in sync and collaboration towards a common purpose.
Processes work more efficiently when tasks are done in order and the various parts are in alignment and in place with where they were intended to be. There is a synergy, to borrow one of my pastor friends' favorite word.

Without prayer, where would you be? Where would I be? The family? Our lives? The church and its' ministries?
On the surface, in our minds, we know the answer.

But, deep down in our heart of hearts with a solid foundation of faith, do we fully comprehend and fulfill our understanding that prayer works as we position ourselves in alignment with heaven. 

How cool is what? What a privilege. What a responsibility. What an honor. What a humbling experience.

On this first #effectiveSunday, I have but one purpose... that as I pray and as the church prays, may we find ourselves aligned with the plans and purposes of Heaven. From His throne, may God hear our prayers, heal our land and move mightily among us.

God, do a great work in us
As we work to great exploits
For the cause of Jesus Christ
And the kingdom of heaven.

- PNC