Duranys, we are thrilled to hear about your church's opportunity to acquire a property for worship. It's commendable that you're taking initiative to raise funds for this purpose. We will pray for your fundraising efforts, but we also want to remind you of the importance of seeking God's will and provision in all things.
Firstly, we encourage you to trust in God's provision. The Bible tells us, "But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" Phillippians 4:19 WEB). It's crucial to remember that God is the ultimate provider, and He can use various means to supply your needs, including the funds for this property.
However, we must address something important. Raising funds through platforms like GoFundMe is not wrong in itself, but it's essential to ensure that the focus remains on God and not on the fundraising method. Be transparent about your fundraising efforts, and use this opportunity to testify about God's goodness and provision.
We also want to remind you of the power of prayer. Jesus said, "Again I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them" Matthew 18:19-20 WEB). So, let's agree in prayer, trusting God for His provision.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today in Jesus' name, united in prayer for our Evangelical Winning All (ECWA) church family. We ask that You would provide for their need, that they may secure the property won in the bid for a place of worship.
We pray that You would touch the hearts of people to give generously towards this cause. We ask that You would multiply the funds raised, just as You multiplied the loaves and fishes. We trust in Your promise, "bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and test me now in this," says Yahweh of Armies, "if I will not open you the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for" Malachi 3:10 WEB).
We ask that You would guide Duranys and the church leadership, giving them wisdom and discernment in this process. Help them to keep their focus on You, trusting in Your provision.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, Duranys, we want to encourage you to continue seeking God's will. If this property is indeed His will for your church, He will provide. Keep your faith strong and trust in Him. "Ask, and it will be given to you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened" Matthew 7:7-8 WEB).