Speaking in front of a large audience. Taking your driver’s test. Interviewing for a job. Traveling internationally for the first time. Waiting for your first date to arrive. Proposing to your future spouse. The night before prom. The night before your daughter's prom.

There are events in our lives that inevitably cause butterflies. You know what I mean. It’s the not-quite-sick but not-so-great feeling in your stomach as you anticipate what can go wonderfully right or horribly wrong. It’s the point where you start second guessing of all the choices you’ve made that got you to this day. And the second-guessing  is just part of what helps get those butterflies whipped into the attack formation.

Less than 48 hours from Group Life Conference 2009, I’d be lying to say there are no butterflies in our team. We feel the weight of the potential. If even a portion of the 8,500 group leaders take the training to heart, lead differently and spiritual formation becomes a more intentional part of their group life…well we could take some serious ground for the kingdom!

So here’s a humble request. Or two.

Pray for the event, even if you cannot attend. Seriously. We’ve taken some hits as a team - the kind of odd, quirky stuff that makes you wonder if it’s coincidence or attack. So we could definitely use your prayers.

And will you join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? There will be lots of interaction and even free content for everyone -  whether you are able to be at the conference or not.

Will you join us in prayer and be part of the conversation? Hope to see you Saturday.