Over the weekend we asked ourselves the questions, “Do I have a vision for my life? Can I see what God sees?” It’s not always easy to see what God sees. God doesn’t post God’s visions on You Tube or mail us a DVD. Visions can’t be conjured up and we can’t manipulate God into giving us a vision. We have to pray and actively wait for God’s vision for our future. And so that’s what I am doing this week, praying and actively waiting for God’s vision for my life and the life of Shiloh. But sometimes in order to pray, listen and actively wait, I have to change locations. I’m writing this blog in the mountain community of Candler, just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. It may sound odd but when I am in the mountains, especially in the woods I feel closer to God. One of the active prayers that I am praying is “Lord, break my heart for the things that break yours.” You may remember this prayer from Bob Pierce, founder of the World Vision Organization. We prayed this prayer when we read Richard Stearn’s book Hole in Our Gospel. It’s a visionary prayer that reminds us that God is the Lord of all-the whole earth-the entire globe. There are things that are happening in our communities, city, nation, and world that break God’s heart-and that should break our hearts as well. This is not a plea to God to make us weepy all the time. No! This is a prayer that asks God to change our vision-open our eyes-and to focus on the purpose and plan God has for our lives.
We want to stay focused on the vision that God has placed on Shiloh to claim our community and the city of Cincinnati for Jesus Christ! Next week we will be gathering for our annual Kingdom Investor’s Meeting: Sunday, October 6 after 11am worship at the Delhi Campus. This meeting is a great opportunity for us to ask ourselves the question, “Do we see what God sees? Are we living out God’s vision?” We need your input, your voice matters, and we ask that you participate in shaping the future vision of Shiloh United Methodist Church by attending this meeting.
God’s vision isn’t just planted in the heart of one person, it’s ignited in the hearts of many. So come let’s see what God is doing together!
Blessings,
Pastor Rachel
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