Thursday 14 July
Week 3, Day 14
PERSONAL PRAYER
Read Mark 14:1–9; Luke 7:36–50
Mary, the woman who drew near to Jesus in utter brokenness and gratefulness of being forgiven recognised that she was a sinner. She embraced the gracious love of God and burst forth in spontaneous extravagant, uninhibited and unashamed worship!
Reflect
• To what extent do you recognise yourself as a sinner? The apostle Paul saw himself as the chief of all sinners! (1 Tim 1:15)
• What would God say about your worship of Him in terms of your gratitude toward Him, your extravagance and spontaneity and not being self-conscious?
Pray
• Ask God to help you face the truth of your reflection. Confess, repent and choose to please God.
• Praise God as He gives grace to anyone who is contrite at heart.
WATCHMAN PRAYER
New Life Community Services Centre
Scripture: Matthew 5:14–16
Our Dream
New Life seeks to demonstrate God’s love by empowering people to master life’s transitions—in particular, the building of the next generation. As the face and hands of
Covenant EFC, New Life’s core commitments to the church are:
• Mobilise the church to represent Christ in serving the community
• Meet the needs of the needy in the community
• Mentor the lives of the next generation
• Make a difference in the whole community
Three Greatest Prayer Needs
1. Clarity in the long-term direction for New Life’s work with The Next Generation (aged 18 months–18 years).
2. For God to guard the Board and Director’s spiritual and professional relationship and leadership, position the right leaders and people in the right places and help New Life
focus on personal growth within the organisation.
3. To develop an infrastructure and system for volunteer and donor management.