Here we are again at the beginning of a new year. At the beginning of each new year, I usually evaluate the previous year and pray about what is ahead for Portola Station. I look forward to what God wants to do in the church, but I also expect that God will continue to do His work in my own heart and life. January 1st, I wrote down some things in my prayer journal that I am praying for me. When I wrote this, it wasn’t meant to be shared with others, but I will share them with you, with the hope that you may be encouraged to pray through your own list in the months to follow. These qualities will grow in my life only as I lean on the Spirit of God to produce something of value in my heart and life.
Here is my prayer list.
- Grace May I be impacted daily by his grace.
- Thanks May I be continually grateful.
- Holiness May I live without compromise.
- Service May I be selfless.
- Joy May the life of Christ in me be contagious.
- Intimate May Jesus be so close to me.
- Love May God produce His love more and more.
- Obedient May I listen and be quick to obey His lead.
- Fruitful May I see God do His work through me.
- Content May I sense God’s peace no matter what comes my way.
As I have been teaching in II Corinthians, I have often mentioned that one of the qualities of a healthy church is “Every Member a Minister”. Another quality of a healthy church of course is that it is filled with “healthy” Christians. By healthy I mean that we would be authentic, growing, and Spirit-filled believers. Our relationship with Jesus Christ should produce godly character. Our reputation is who people think we are. Our character is much more important for it is who we really are.
“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil. 1:6
“God is at work in you to will and to work for His good pleasure” Phil 2:13
May God receive the glory as we are daily “conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29)
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