For the first time this year, as a family, we took one of the 24x7 prayer slot during the 21 days of prayer and fasting. While prayer is often a personal thing, it was very special that we could pray corporately as a family, model prayer for our kids and also to hear their simple and earnest prayers for our church, our family and our friends. It taught me something about discipleship, how to bring others along the journey, so we can experience the power of prayer together. As I have been reflecting, seeking God, being quiet and taking the ‘love in action’ steps during the 21 days, I felt the grief and sadness I have been experiencing lifting. Indeed he renews our minds and gives us life anew.