Welcome to our service today. It is great to have you here and we would love to invite you to stay after the service and join us for morning tea.
One of the deepest burdens we can carry is seeing someone we love live without knowing Jesus. We may long for them to experience the forgiveness, hope and new life that we have found in Christ, yet sometimes we wonder if our prayers are making any difference. Scripture reminds us that God desires people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). We can therefore pray with confidence, knowing that the salvation of our loved ones matters deeply to God.
Keep bringing their names before Him. Pray that God would soften their hearts, open their eyes to the truth, and place faithful Christians in their path. Pray for opportunities to speak about Jesus with grace and courage, but also remember that salvation is ultimately God’s work.
Don’t become discouraged if you don’t see immediate change. Some answers to prayer take years. God may be working in ways we cannot see. Our responsibility is to remain faithful – to pray, to love, to live consistently for Christ, and to leave the results in God’s hands.
Never underestimate the power of a praying Christian. Your family member may not yet be seeking God, but God is seeking them. So keep praying, keep trusting, and keep believing that nothing is too difficult for the Lord.
With love & blessings,
Sandra