The Power of Prayer

This week's song isn't very contemporary, in fact it's pretty old fashioned, even frumpy. Sorry, but its the one I've felt most of the week. "Surely The Presence" (by Lanny Wolfe) is one of the rare songs that gives me joy, goosebumps, tear-filled eyes and the very real feeling that I am in the presence of God and Angels.

It came to me this week after learning about a prayer service for a woman in my church - my former wife (and mother of my children), Sandy. She's battling a second round with breast cancer, but this time tumors are in her brain and several organs. On Saturday morning we'll be praying in support of her, asking for God to provide strength and healing.

This song has a powerful meditative effect, setting the stage for inspiration. It's a perfect prelude to prayer. Maybe this one will make its way into your personal preparation for prayer. No doubt I'll be singing it (in my head at least) throughout the morning.

From 9:30 to 10:30 we'll be praying together in Sylvania. I know that many others will join in from wherever they are: California and Florida; Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin; in Canada and Chile; Virginia and Washington; and all over Ohio. If you're able, please join us, too.

The presence of the Lord will surely be with us. Angels will add to the chorus of prayers. And Sandy will feel God's power and grace offering her healing, strength, love and support. Thank you and Peace, Mark