POWERHOUSE OF PRAYER

by Bishop Philip Lim, Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore. He was elected Bishop in 2024. Previously, he served as an MMS missionary in Cambodia, and as MMS Executive Director from 2012 to 2018.

As we start a new year, I urge you to pray for the work of the Methodist Missions Society. Andrew Murray, teacher and pastor from South Africa, considered missions to be the “chief end of the church”. He once said that the cause of the missionary problem is prayerlessness. These are strong words, and they ought to spur us to be on our knees.

Prayer is an important aspect of our faith. It is a direct line of communication with God, the Lord of Missions. When we pray for missions, we are not just whispering words into the air; we are engaging in a powerful act of faith that can move mountains and change lives.

Imagine the impact we can have as a community of believers, individually and corporately, praying for missions. Our prayer can impact and reach the far corners of the earth, opening hearts to be receptive to the Good News. Through prayer, we can support missionaries, strengthen their resolve, and uplift them in times of doubt and struggle.

Hence, let us make a commitment, at the start of the year, to make praying for missions a priority. We can spend a few minutes daily to pray for the missionary or a mission point that your church is supporting. This dedicated time of interceding for missions is immensely precious.

In addition, prayer is not just about asking for things; it’s also about listening to God’s voice and aligning our hearts to His will. As we pray for missions, let’s also open our hearts to hear how God may be calling us to participate in His work, whether through giving, going, or simply by being a light in our own communities.

Together, we can be a powerhouse of prayer, sending forth waves of love and support to those who are on the front lines spreading the Gospel.

Together, we can be a powerhouse of prayer, sending forth waves of love and support to those who are on the front lines spreading the Gospel. Let’s be a church known for our fervent prayer, our unwavering faith, and our deep commitment to seeing God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.

So, let’s arise and be a people of prayer, a people of action, and a people who believe in the transformative power of God’s love. Together, let’s make a difference in the world through the simple yet profound act of prayer.

Blessings to you all as we embark on this prayer journey together.