Seeking Pastor's Support
Today, let's follow up with our pastor to discuss their thoughts on the vision of building a House of Prayer. Let's approach this conversation with openness and a desire for unity within the church community.
Suggested Reading:
1.Devotional Bible Verse:
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor." - Ecclesiastes 4:9 Reflect on the importance of collaboration and support within the church community as we seek our pastor's support for the vision.
Reflection: Trusting in God's ability to work through us, we can have faith that He will guide our pastor's heart and bring about unity within the church.
EGW Quote:
"In order to be a truly successful minister, one must wholly consecrate himself to the work of saving souls. It is highly essential that he should be closely united with Christ, seeking continual counsel from Him and depending upon His aid. Some fail of success because they trust to the strength of argument alone and do not cry earnestly to God for His wisdom to direct them and His grace to sanctify their efforts. Long discourses and tedious prayers are positively injurious to a religious interest and fail to carry conviction to the consciences of the people. This propensity for speechmaking frequently dampens a religious interest that might have produced great results.The true ambassador of Christ is in perfect union with Him whom he represents, and his engrossing object is the salvation of souls. The wealth of earth dwindles into insignificance when compared with the worth of a single soul for whom our Lord and Master died. He who weigheth the hills in scales and the mountains in a balance regards a human soul as of infinite value." (Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 4, p. 261.))
2. Join the boiler room and follow along with their devotional reading for the day.
Day 27 Heart Challenges:
Spend time in prayer, asking for God's guidance and wisdom.
Reflect on specific examples of how a House of Prayer can benefit our church community.
Encourage one another to trust in God's plan and His ability to work through us.
Prayerfully read and reflect on 1 Timothy 4:12 and Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 94.1 to prepare for Day 28.
Additional reading:
Believers from across Thailand and neighboring countries gathered for a prayer retreat last October 12-15, 2023. Participants engaged in fellowship, studied the Word of God, embarked on prayer walks, and participated in breakout sessions where they shared experiences and learned about developing their personal walks with the Lord. Among the attendees were individuals from various nationalities, including Americans, Spanish, Africans, Filipinos, Thais, Burmese, Indonesians, Swiss, and others. The atmosphere resembled an upper room experience, fostering heavenly fellowship.
One attendee shared that his favorite part was the united prayer, noting that the timely talks resonated deeply with everyone present, feeling tailored to individual needs. Such moments were attributed to the work of the Holy Spirit, and gratitude was expressed for the opportunity to be in God's presence. A video capturing the essence of the retreat is available below.
Inspired by this experience, the prayer team in Japan, seeks to replicate a similar gathering. On March 15 to 17, a prayer retreat with the theme "By His Faith" will take place. The event will be hosted at the SDA Tokyo International Church.
You can register by clicking the button below.
or contact Hana through the email below for more information. We are willing to walk you through the process.
If attending in person is not feasible, consider supporting the endeavor through prayer or financial contributions by contacting 247unitedprayer.org or 247unitedprayerjapan@gmail.com. We are inviting prayer partners from Japan and neighboring countries to join. Don't miss this exciting opportunity for fellowship and blessing. Be enriched and blessed!