Dear Leadership Conference Prayer Partner,

Welcome to week 2. Today we have another idea for a listening prayer exercise (Artistic Prayer). This is a good one for those who are artistic and/or those who like to draw, doodle, or mind-map – though no artistic talent is needed.

It is a way to exercise your creativity and to let it inspire you to pray and to hear from the God whose art extends into all of creation. We recommend you use colored pencils or markers and some blank paper. You’ll notice that we continue to follow the same process of Rest, Receive, and Reflect.

Artistic Prayer:

• Rest – Find a restful location where you feel comfortable and can focus on God. 

• Receive God’s Word – Prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate God’s Word and what He wants to say to you. Begin by drawing whatever is on your heart. Check out the attached sheet for more directions/suggestions.

• Reflect – Take time to ponder and reflect upon what you have created.

I trust that this exercise will help you connect with God and with the truth of His Word and that you will sense His presence and leadership in this special time. And thank you for lifting up the prayer requests here below.

Yours in Christ,

Gill

Gill Nash

One Challenge Mission Pastor

Artistic Prayer Guide

Prayer Requests

Here is a list of the prayer requests to highlight this week:

• Pray that our Leadership Conference planning momentum will be sustained amid much activity in preparation for the meetings of the OC Board of Directors, September 15-17.

• Pray for the preparations of conference plenary speakers Clarence & Brenda, Cassiano & Craig – that the Lord would guide them to share what He knows we need to receive and respond to.

• Pray for effective coordination with Glen Eyrie Conference Center as planning specifics continue to develop.