Working within the 24-7 Prayer movement, I’m never sure where each month will take me. Will I be abroad? Who am I going to meet? How often will I be commuting? What nations am I going to learn more about? There’s never a dull moment when you’re a small part of a viral, international, groundswell of prayer, mission and justice in the Christian tribes. The variety definitely spices up my working life!
Today I woke up to a beautiful clear sky and bright sunshine – the perfect day to take a trip east, along the coast to Brighton. Archie Coates, the leader of St Peter’s church, invited me over for lunch to chat about their upcoming 24-7 Prayer Room. As we discussed motivating, envisioning, praying creatively and much more, I was reminded again how much I love what I do. Archie and the guys in his community are in a really exciting place. They have such a love for the city they’re in and he’s so passionate about the need to pray for it. We shared our stories, and talked about the challenges we’d faced and the lessons we’d learned. It was good to chat it all through because in the last few months I've started investing time in the prayer life and rhythms of Revelation Church. Always good to hear how others do it.
As I wandered back through the north lanes on my way to the station, a cute faux vintage dress was the perfect topping to a satisfying trip... I love my job. Someone buys me lunch, we chat, I shop, then travel home to a beautiful Chichester. Ok, so, most of my days aren't this chilled but that just makes me savour this one all the more.