Our staff meeting today was full of energy and an incredible amount of excitement as we anticipate a series of positive gatherings, events and ministry moments in the fall season just ahead!
There was laughter, applause and great energy in the room as we looked ahead and believed that the Lord has already gone before us.
The one thing, however, that we can never presume upon is that the Holy Spirit must give His blessing to our effort. That's when I was able to share the simple but absolutely essential commitment that we have to make as individual believers as well as ministry leaders.
That simple exhortation is prayer first!
Jesus said in Matthew 6:33 "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you." He was speaking of resources and needs and clearly that's something that's on our minds right now. Nonetheless, beyond that it also has to do with spiritual resources to fulfill ministries and see people's lives affected for Christ.
It's so easy to get caught up in the burden and challenge of doing ministry duties.
May God help us, no matter where we're serving and how we're walking with Him, to pray first and trust Him with the results.
Blessings,
Dr. Jay
Thank you Pastor Jay. I am praying and trusting. :)
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