prayer in the square

there is nothing more fitting than to spend my 8th year anniversary of coming to america in an afternoon of prayer for thanksgiving, peace, hope and renewal with about 20,000 brothers and sisters in Christ, right smack in the middle of times square.

and so for our final summer date Z and i met at port authority and went our way to times square with a side trip to toys r us to say hi to bumblebee and optimus prime.

this is my first prayer rally and i did not really know what to expect. it was just an hour, but it felt so energizing and uplifting to be in that place at that time. there were several people who lead the prayers, two pastors from times square church, a couple others from other churches, an NYPD officer, a member of the US navy, a member of the youth choir, and spokesperson for a latino church. of course in between the prayer leaders, there was inspiring and groovy music led by the times square church choir.

from where we were standing, we were surrounded a numerous filipinos. there was a great feeling of camaraderie and unity. now i know how it feels when my friend pj said that there is power in number, especially in prayer.

we prayed for the next president, for this country, our homeland, our families and friends.

i'm saving the date for next year, and i hope i can take part in prayer in the square once again.