I have a dream…
I dream of a people
who love God
with all their heart,
soul,
mind
and strength;
Who worship with passion,
serve with conviction,
who hunger for revelation,
who know and love God's Word,
who know they will never stop learning;
lifelong disciples
who follow Jesus faithfully
knowing they are loved by the King
– accepted and forgiven people.
A dream of a grace-filled
and
Spirit-fuelled people,
who love until it hurts,
who step out boldly
and shine light in dark places;
who welcome all
indiscriminately,
who rejoice with those who rejoice
and weep with those who weep,
bringing peace,
healing,
compassion,
love and hope
wherever they go;
a people for whom generosity and hospitality
is instinctive,
who see and develop potential
in each other and others.
A dream of a transformed people
who bring transformation,
a restored people
who bring restoration,
a healed people
who bring healing.
A dream of God's people –
His beloved bride,
His body,
His temple,
His holy nation.
A dream of the Church.
– Andy March (April 2012)
Halwill Publishing 