Hi. Uh, my name is Sabrina, and I’ve never been to a prayer meeting.
Ha ha ha! Almost sounds like some sorta group therapy admission. But don’t worry, that’s not how my first prayer meeting experience went. Au contraire ma soeur, I sat in a pew, joined in the singing of a couple songs. Had an internal argument over whether to help out their pianist (who was making this one song sound just painful!). Took part, fed my little Moaner while still in my seat. And it was over in 1 hr.
That’s how prayer meeting should be–short, simple and Spirit-filled. I’ve never been to prayer meeting before because we don’t have one at my church. **gasp**–that admission was wayyy more embarassing than my opening line. We used to have one, years ago, when I was just too young to care. Now that I’m older and wiser and have an appreciation and love for God, I’m interested in programs like prayer meeting. It’s just a chance to come together, share a devotional thought and pray with others, if you want to pray outloud, that is. It doesn’t have to be a long, drawn out labourious affair. It’s not painful, it’s not ugly. I enjoyed it and wish to do it again.
Did I ever tell you how Jamayia often moans while eating? And tonite was no exception. Good thing that sanctuary is huge–hopefully she didn’t disturb too many people with her moans. But, I was quite self-concious about it, and slipped outside when I had the chance. Wouldn’t you know that she got quiet once we were outside?? Figures.