Great Expectations

In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice. 
In the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
(Psalm 5:3 NIV)

In the morning, the event we have long been planning and praying for will kick off.  The Every Child team has started each of our meetings with prayer for this event, our speakers and leadership, the people attending and the fruit that will come from it. It is with great expectation that we pray the Every Child symposium will be a catalyst for change in the way vulnerable children in our state are loved and welcomed by the faith community.  It isn't just a calling some of us have. It is one of the commands Jesus gave to His people. 

Defend the weak and the fatherless;
    uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. (Psalm 82:3 NIV)

The numbers of children continue to rise. It is time for us to. It is time for the system to be overwhelmed by the number of Christ followers that desire to stand in the gap for the hurting. It is time to stand on our feet and form a bridge to success for them. It is time to walk with their families in the muck of their chaos until they are walking on holy ground. It is time to raise our hands and use our voice to empower, encourage, and advocate for them. It is time to breathe life and love in to their lives. It is time to open our homes and our families to them. It is time to use our hands and feet as Jesus' hands and feet. It is time to say, not on our watch. These are God's children. These are our children. 

Will you pray with us, that this symposium sparks a shift in our history when the body of Christ gave Jesus their yes and stepped forward to make the difference in the life for Every Child. Pray with great expectation that the Holy Spirit would move through the speakers, the attendees, volunteers, our churches, and our state. Pray that Every Child in Indiana would feel the fruit of our labors and the love of Jesus poured out on them. 

Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. (Mark 11:24; The NIV)

You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. (John 15:16 NIV)

We look forward to seeing you at Light of the World tomorrow at 8:30am to check in. Late registrations are accepted now and on site. Every Child will start promptly at 9am. We are excited to watch God at work!