Wednesday Night Prayer Summary, 9/22

Verse:
For the body is not one member, but many. 1 Corinthians 12:14

Update:
-Kelli shared that Francie said that the Tribe Issachar season of prayer went really well! She said the Tribe Issachar interns all had on their hearts to pray for more of the love of the Lord and for unity in our city. It was said that this was one of the most encouraging and joyful seasons of prayer. Thanks to EVERYONE who signed up during this time. Don't forget that the prayer room is open during office hours and is a great (non-intimidating) place to go spend some intentional time with the Lord at!

Prayer Requests:
Gloria's mission trip to Honduras
Mike & Olga-Discernment
John & Cindy in California

What happened:
Caren led prayer tonight, and led the group in a discussion about our passions and what we feel called to in Athens.

"What is your calling" can be an intimidating question. However, it is not meant to be that way! Being asked "what is your calling" does not always mean that you're being asked what is your ultimate life calling. Rather, is is good to ponder what is your calling for THIS season, for THIS time. A "subset" of your life calling, if you will. Further removing the intimidation, what you are called to in different seasons of life is often times directly linked to that which you are passionate about, and where you currently are. Often times it is easy to believe that our callings are something that will not be enjoyable and that we have to suffer through--that is simply not true. The Lord wants us to enjoy life, experience it abundantly, and live it authentically. What we enjoy doing, how we love serving, and what we get fired up about to pray for are all indicators of what our calling is, because those things are planted in our hearts by the Lord when He created us.

For example, Caren shared that one of her callings/passions is to pray for cancer. After going through some discouraging seasons, she still chooses to hold to that passion of her heart, and still pursue praying for healing. She is now employed at the American Cancer Society, and believes that she is in that position to continue to contend for healing of cancer. A beautiful example of Caren living out one of her passions (and you can have more than one!).

We are all here in Athens for a reason (the Lord IS really purposeful). And we are all part of this body. The body is not made up of 30 ears or 30 elbows--there are a lot of unique parts in a human body with specific functions; likewise, WE are all unique and have specific purposes in this body in Athens. We all have different talents, giftings, and passions. And that is GOOD. As we live authentically unto ourselves, and don't try to be someone who we are not, we'll be fulfilling our calling in this city. As you learn to be who you are, and live in that, you ARE bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to Athens.

Some good question prompts as you ponder this:
Where am I currently?

Who do I interact with?

What do I enjoy doing?
What am I talented in?
What do I get fired up about praying for?
What direction does my heart get pulled to in Athens?