As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1
“Hear my prayer and protect your faithful people, for you have established me as their unsuitable and unworthy servant. “Make your people known for the unity and profession of their faith. Inspire the hearts of your people with your word and your teaching. You called us to preach the gospel of your Christ and to encourage them to lives and works pleasing to you. “I now return to you, your people, your gift to me. Direct them with your powerful right hand, and protect them under the shadow of your wings. May all praise and glorify your name, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.”
Cyril (born Constantine) the Apostle to the Slavs (826–869) in an old Slavonic biography of Saint Cyril.
The GTP meetings are going well in Mikulov, Czech Republic. I turned to Cyril as I have served in Slavic settings for a few weeks and I wanted to see what they might contribute to my current experience.
This prayer not only seemed fitting, it matched my experience to the letter.
I pray for the unity and protection of these people. I want them inspired by the Word of God. I have asked God for this Czechia and Slovakia region, not for my sake, but to return them to God as a gift.
And it’s happening. Keep praying for the birthing of a working group to form a peer accountability group here.
Our setting stands in the shadow of holy hill, on which, Jenni and I walked the Stations of the Cross yesterday with Steve Kerr (GTP Regional Facilitator for South Pacific) and his wife, Kate, before our event started.
May God unite and direct this group with His powerful right hand for His glory.
And join me in giving thanks for one more thing. GTP turns 5 today. Reply for a copy of the “GTP at 5” infographic that celebrates the fruits of five years of service.