A Time For Prayer
June 30th, 2008 · Posted in Christianity, Church Polity, Current Affairs, Practical Ministry ·The General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has called on the denomination to be in a time of prayer as we consider the actions taken by the General Assembly — particularly the recommendation to ammend G-6.0106b — the ordination standards.
The letter calling for a time of prayer states:
We know the assembly actions may do little to ease the anxiety that seems to permeate our life together as a denomination. The debate isn’t new and the future holds difficult challenges. As the Rev. Dan Holloway, moderator of the committee that took up the items on ordination standards, said, “As we move forward, it is essential that we have conversations that are gracious and loving and welcoming, since we are not all of one mind.” Our hope is that none of us will act or react immediately to the decisions, choosing instead to pray and talk with one another about these issues.
I agree. We need to pray about this issue (and the one I just posted about) — and see where God may lead us. I pray we can find a way to work together for God’s glory and the work of God in the
world.
June 30th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Prayer for what, Bill? Prayer to open up the eyes of the blind? Prayer for the Church to return to the scriptures? Prayer for revival in the PCUSA and to proclaim our allegiance to Christ without hesitation?
If it’s just about praying for a kumbayah togetherness moment, Bill, those days are well and truly over.
June 30th, 2008 at 4:40 pm
In my opinion —
1. pray for God’s will to be done —
2. pray for peace in our denomination and for a commitment to seek God’s will in these and all matters
3. pray for a willingness to be open to the Spirit of God