Our heavenly Father, we lift our hearts to you in worship and adoration – for Who you are, and for what you have done and have been doing to us and through us these past years. As we looked back in sweet recollection of the times when you have proven yourself as “Faithful and True”, we can’t keep ourselves from giving, shouting, and singing your praise. You are our Solid Rock, our firm Foundation and Strength through the raging storms of life’s troubles. You are our “Lamp” which gives light to our wandering feet, a constant guide in our continued quest for the “Promised Land” where your peace & rest abides. Whenever we are afraid, we can always run to you and hide under the shadows of your wings to cover us in safety & security. You are our loving Shepherd who provides for all our needs, who heals our diseases, who satisfies us with your goodness and fills our hearts with joy and gladness. Thank you for your precious gift – the Lord Jesus Christ, through Him we have been delivered from the penalty, power and ultimately, from the presence of sin. In Him, we can overcome the challenges ahead and we are already assured of great victory. You are amazing! You are truly the God of all Comfort and Grace. And now oh Father, may you listen to the voice of your servant in prayer:
Transform the hearts of your ministers Lord, to always desire you above all else, above all things, and to put your glory to be our main purpose, our priority and passion in all that we do, say, and think. Give us one mind and one heart that with all humility and in unity, we will all work together in harmony to advance your kingdom here on earth. Deliver us from the sin of selfishness and pride. May your love reign and rule our hearts and minds for we are not competitors against each other but partners in your kingdom building. Bless the united efforts and works of our hands as we reach out to the “Lost” and serves your Chosen people. May our service be acceptable and pleasing to you. May it gain your smile of approval.
Teach us each day Lord to always delight in you in whatever circumstances you will allow us to go through. Help us to learn the art of true contentment as we live our lives in reality and simplicity. May we learn to accept and submit to your providence not only during the “pleasant” times in our life, but even during the “unpleasant” seasons of tears, grief and pain. Grant us Lord the courage and the strength to face life’s tests, that whether in poverty or in wealth, in sickness or in health, or even in life or in death, we can sincerely thank you in all things at all times. For in Jesus, we have always the reason to rejoice evermore.
Train us dear Lord to always depend on you not only on the “big” issues in life, but even on the “small” areas in our daily decision-making, ministering and planning. Help us to seek your will, your way, your perfect time, and give us the wisdom to discern it and the willingness to obey whenever, whatever, wherever, your will would take us. Make us realize that apart from you, we can do nothing of eternal value. It is in our dependence on you that we come to experience your strength, your guidance, your power, and your mighty working. Empty us of our “self-sufficiency”, “our self-glory” and our “self-dependency”. Open and fix our eyes on the beauty of the Lord Jesus Christ so that we may have a better grasp of our sinfulness and frailties, and so be awed with Christ’s surpassing greatness and the richness of His grace.
This we ask from you loving Father, by the finished work of your Son Jesus Christ, through the working of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
(FROM THE DIRECTOR: Nenita S. del Mundo)
