Throughout the book of Acts, we find the early church giving themselves to constant prayer in the face of difficulties. They had a decision to make, so they prayed (Acts 1). They did not know what next to do, so they prayed (Acts 2). They had a great harvest of converts, so they devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 2). The authorities told the church to be quiet, so they prayed (Acts 4). Do you sense a pattern?
Prayer is the fuel of the church. Our God answers prayer. He unifies His people as they pray. He shakes foundations in response to those prayers. He shows up and shows off when His people seek Him through prayer.
As our children’s minister transitions to become one of our international missionaries, we are faced with decisions. We must establish a team to find our next minister. We need to continue our children’s ministry in the interim between now and when we bring on our next servant. We need to have God’s wisdom to find His man or woman to lead our ministry to families with children. All of these are exciting challenges, but they are challenges. We need God’s mind, God’s strength, God’s unity as we go through this time.
The only way for God’s people to know His mind, strength, and unity is for us to ask for it of Him through prayer. So, join with me. Commit to pray for these things as we prepare for this transition time in our children’s ministry. Please pray for our church. Please pray for me. Let’s walk together with our Lord in prayer.
