Every Thursday is Pray the Way Day in Godsfield -- only because I suggested it; don't look for it on any calendar.
It's my favorite Godsfield Day, Thursday is, because it means lifting up in prayer every church I see, certainly because every prayer a church receives is significant for that church, but also, and mostly, because it makes me realize the partnership I have with everyone in the Way.
(I also like the way way rhymes with pray!)
The Way is the first branded name of the church after Jesus ascended into Heaven. The Way was code name for church, believers, fellowship, Ecclesia, assembly, gathering, (Acts 9:2) even before the Christians were known as Christians (Acts 11:25).
The Way was named on Saul's warrant as he attacked people who were part of The Way, and it was while Saul was on the way to Damascus that he became blinded so he could see The Way.
Today we pray the way; wherever we go, whatever way we travel, we lift up in prayer the churches we pass along the way.
Today, also, we pray the Way. Wherever we go, we pray the Way of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we lift up in prayer those we pass who are following the Way, to remember our partnership with them,
And, we pray that, while on our way, we may show others The Way -- Jesus -- as well as speak the Truth -- Jesus -- and to live the fullness of Life -- Jesus.
That is also why, on the National Day of Prayer next Thursday, a parade demonstrates that we are on the Way, as the Way. The fun of a parade is what we best can show is the fellowship of grace, and the praise and worship at 7 is the way we can be one voice before God, on the way together to Heaven.
Pray the Way Today, I say, each day, in every way.
Okay?
Love ya,
Paul