We will not change & our world will not change if we just go to church on Sunday mornings, and then live our lives as if we did not hear the message that was preached. We must be doers of the word.
Last Sunday, Jim Craig spoke at Mitlon Portico. We are a small congregation meeting at the Best Western Hotel at 10:15 on Sunday mornings. He shared about this website & how we can adopt our street & pray for our neighbours. Jim also challenged us to find out about our politicians and leaders & the needs of our community, and pray for the Town we live in.
Yesterday, I adopted my street, and I sent an email to Mayor Gordon Krantz, and to each Town Councillor, and to the public & Catholic school board Trustees. I asked each of them how I may pray for them & the needs of the community.
I've already started getting responses. As I receive others, I will share a list of things to pray for so others will be informed of the needs in our area and what we should talk to God about.
I had a great phone conversation with one of our Town Councillors who has had a difficult year due to some mistakes he made in his personal life which have been made public knowledge due to his position. We chatted for some time, and I followed up with an email letting him know I appreciated our conversation, and sharing my prayer for him.
It is my prayer that God will help this man, as well as our other local, provincial, and national leaders. I pray God will help them to be men and women of integrity. I pray they will be as concerned about their character as their reputation. I pray they will make wise decisions when it comes to spending, taxes, services, long-term commitments, use of land, etc.
Will you join me in praying for Milton and our leaders?