"As-Long-As-It-Takes" Prayers...

This past week was our Virginia Church of the Nazarene District Assembly. Pastors and leaders from nearly 110 preaching points across The Commonwealth gathered for accountability, training, and encouragement. As a part of this gathering, each local pastor gave a one-minute highlight report from their local ministry area. It is a very real experience, complete with crying and laughing.

This year, my friend, Brad, who pastors in West Point, Virginia, had the most unforgettable line. Pastor Brad said this about the fellowship of believers he shepherds: "Our church has moved beyond praying 'as-quick-as-possible' prayers to praying 'as-long-as-it-takes' prayers." What a mark of perseverance, determination, trust, and hope I heard in his simple but profound declaration.

Recently, I have been saying to many people: "Waiting is worship!" Thanks, Pastor Brad, for giving me one more proof that it is true.

Grateful