Sometimes we may forget that our prayers are a two-way communication: between God and us. As we read the prayer of Moses in Exodus 33:12-17, take time to listen to God's desire for you as you communicate with Him your requests. For the Kids Quest ministry, I am praying specifically; in my prayer below, you will notice moments for pause; in these moments of pause listen and write down what you hear God share with you. I'd love to know what God is telling you!
Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, 'Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, 'I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people." The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest (settle your heart)." Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?" And the LORD said to Moses, "I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name."
Lord, You are Sovereign and You are our Wisdom. But often times we can retreat into our own control and forget that You are the One Who knows all and is all. And we wonder why we are feeling defeated? Show us where we have left Your presence and replaced it with our own. (pause)
We repent of this and desire to refocus our attention on You. You have called each of us to lead in a part of Kids Quest. You have given us your vision to reach the children with the love of Christ. Grant us Your constant presence and keep us always mindful that without You, we and our best efforts will come to nothing. If we are making any plans or working in any presence other than Yours, show us where that is; stop us until we determine our hearts to lean on You, only, and show us when to move forward; for nothing of significance is without Your presence. (pause)
I pray specifically for the following, Lord: with Your will, provide Coordinators that will lead the Kids Quest ministry with me, so that we can grow and successfully reach hearts of children and parents with Your love and Your salvation. You know that I cannot do this alone. (pause)
Lord, specifically fill the nursery and K-3rd grade volunteer needs with the people You desire to be there; if Your will is to have a 9:30 am service for our elementary children, I pray that you will provide the right team of volunteers to make this happen or instruct us to wait. (pause)
We desire to be Your feet, Your hands, and Your heart; grace us with Your presence so we can be all that You desire. May You receive all the glory, In Jesus name, Amen.
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