Back from BAG retreat
Father Lord,
I thank you for the wonderful BAG retreat that had just passed. Thank you for the humble shelter that you have placed us under and it was amazing how the little place was converted to a place of love and a place where our hunger and need for you was met.
I want to thank you that through my leader Joseph, you have spoken to us and the rest of your flock about the importance of knowledge in the end times. You have taught us through the book of 2 Peter that knowledge through the bible is THE key to combat false teachings and encourage godliness. And it is through your Word that we experience real growth in our walks with you and transformations in our lives. I pray that you will remind us daily through your Word that grace and peace (v 2) comes through knowledge, which comes from knowing You. Teach us, through your Word, how to be a godly servants used solely for your purposes where we do not just want to have a form of godliness but deny its power in our lives. Lord I pray that you continue to set me and my brothers and sisters apart, to be established in your truths and to pursue the highest standard of holiness, purity and righteousness according to your plumpline. Help us to make every effort to possess the qualities of faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love in increasing measure to keep me from being unfruitful and ineffective (v 5 - 8).
Guard our hearts against false teachings and develop in me humility and a love for the truth Lord. Help us not listen only to things which we want to hear but let us love the truth. May I stand firm in your grace and knowledge till Jesus comes back. Thank you for your patience towards us that you are holding back your judgement so that your beloved creation may come to know You as Lord and Saviour. Meanwhile I pray that Lord you help me to make every effort to be spotless, blameless and at peace with you. In addition, help me to rise above my circumstances to endure hardship for I know when I want to please you, there will be suffering and to share the Good News and your love wherever I go, whenever I can. (2 Tim 4:5)
Lord I also want to thank you for the worship servant-leaders you have raised up in our midst. I am extremely encouraged by their willingness and faith to serve you in being a Levite. I pray you continue to use them to minister to your people and ultimately Lord you may be pleased with the worship they offer unto you.
Once again Lord, I thank you for this amazing journey you have brought us through and may your purposes be fufilled in our lives. Amen.

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