Forward on our knees...

As we approach the time of considering the future directions and leadership appointments in our church we must recognize our need for prayer more than ever.
These words were spoken from the General Conference pulpit by Ellen White in 1893: “We have nothing to fear for the future except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.”
As we look into the future, let us remember how God has led our church in the past. Let us remember what has been accomplished in the years past and move forward on our knees in prayer for guidance.
I invite you all, everyone reading this memo to commit yourself to pray for the Nominating Committee members and its function. Surround your peers with your prayers, that God’s Will would be revealed through the actions of the Church.
Our approach to the Nominating Process will be different in a way that we will consider the spiritual giftedness of the congregation and work to match gifts and ministries, adding functionality to all essential church structures.
I am appealing to all for fervent prayer.
If you pray for repentance – remember that God is the One who gives it (Acts 11:18), and remember that our personal charisma is not the key to God’s Grace and Mercy. Repentance is required of anyone who wants to encounter God and live. The price of it is putting offences to death; so, plead for forgiveness.
If you pray out of desperation – remember, worship is already prayer, and pray with passion that is planted in your heart.
If you pray from a hungry heart – it’s O.K. to have holy addiction, the true craving of our soul to taste and see that the Lord is Good. And remember that God is also hungry for a relationship with us.
If you don’t know what to do - pray for wisdom and guidance, that our eyes would be always upon God. (2nd Chronicles 20:12)
If you pray to intercede be confident that the “holy nudge” works power. This selfless prayer possesses purity that exceeds every other form of prayer.
If you pray for total surrender remember it would not leave you untouched! It is about becoming like Jesus.
If you pray out of struggle – remember Jacob – don’t let God go! Victory is yours.
If your prayer is adoration – praise God that we want nothing but Him.
If your prayer is for emptying – remember that God wants to fill us with his Spirit, and it begins the moment we repent.
If you pray for commitment – let it carry you beyond mere intention, into personal responsibility, and God will make provisions for us not to fail.
Pray without ceasing! Even if you do nothing else – pray…