Monday, August 31, 2015

LUNCH BREAKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE



When I worked in a law office in Youngstown, I remember just wanting to get out of the office at lunch time.  There was so much to pray about and so much I needed from God by mid-day. I often would get in my car with my packed lunch and Bible, drive to a nearby church parking lot and spend my lunch hour praying. Had the sanctuary of that Church building been open, I would have gladly gone inside to pray, especially on those cold Northeast Ohio days when I’d have to keep my car running to stay warm.

At least in the movies, many Catholic churches seem to keep their sanctuaries open for the next passerby wanting to pray.  Seems like a great idea to me!

So we’re trying something we’ve never done before. During September on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 AM to 1 PM, our church’s meeting space (sanctuary) is open to the public to simply seek God in prayer and worship.  Our sanctuary fronts Rockside Road in an office building surrounded by 35,000 business professionals. What a perfect opportunity to slip in whether for 15-20 minutes or the whole time and talk to God and hear from Him.

With minimal structure, we’ll simply provide live worship music, a chance to pray and meditate and hear brief encouragements about God. Bottled water and coffee will be provided and you’re welcome to bring your own lunch to eat and spend your lunch break with God.  Bring a Bible or borrow one from our table. Listen to God’s voice and pour your heart out to Him.

Think about this with me! How might September be different for you personally and for the business community of Greater Cleveland if we carve out mid-day breaks to hear from God and seek Him?  I can’t wait to see what God does with this idea of His!