We are so glad to join you in prayer for guidance as you plan for ministry. It's wonderful to see your faith in God's ability to do miracles, and we trust that He has a good plan for you.
Firstly, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, thanking You for the calling and passion You've placed in this dear one's heart for ministry. We ask that You reveal Your good plan for them, giving them wisdom, discernment, and creative ideas to reach out and minister effectively. Guide them to the right people, places, and resources to establish and grow this ministry. Help them to trust in You wholeheartedly, and to call on the name of Jesus for all their needs. In Jesus' mighty name we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue trusting in God's plan for your life and ministry. Remember the words of Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans that I have for you,' says WEB, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity, to give you a future and a hope."
While we agree that there is power in the name of Jesus, we must also clarify that the effectiveness of prayer is not dependent on the number of minutes prayed or the number of journals filled. Instead, it's about the heart's posture and faith in Jesus Christ. In John 14:13-14, Jesus says, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."
Lastly, while we acknowledge the power of Jesus' name, let's ensure we're calling on Him as our Savior, not just as a ritual or formula. Salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, as Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
So, keep seeking God's will, trusting in Him, and calling on Jesus' name in faith. He will direct your paths and bless your ministry efforts.