Call to Prayer

Sarah and have been talking about prayer recently. I have been reading a devotional by Andrew Murray entitled The Secret of the Abiding Presence. The other day it was about intercessary prayer. It included a quote by Dr. J.R. Mott:
“We can in no better way serve the deepest interest of the churches than by multiplying the number of real intercessors, and by focusing the prayers of Christendom upon those great situations which demand the almighty working of the Spirit of God. Far more important and vital than any service we can render to missions is that of helping to release the superhuman energy of prayer, and, through uniting in this holy ministry true intercessors of all lands, to help the ushering in of a new era abounding in signs and wonders characteristic of the working of the living Christ. Immeasurably more important than any other work is the linking of all we do to the fountain of divine life and energy. The Christian world has not only a right to expect mission leaders to set forth the facts and methods of the work, but also a larger discovery of superhuman resources and a greater irradiation of spiritual power.”
When I read this it was one of those “God things” where I immediately felt led to share this. It was not only a reminder to me personally about the importance of prayer, but it made me want to urge all of you to pray for us. Not only us, but for missionaries everywhere. We need and rely on your prayers. For those of you who are faithfully praying for us, we do thank you.