Praying for Guidance

Marilyn Appleby

This Sunday we hear about the raising to life of a woman living in Joppa named Dorcas, also known as Tabitha. Peter was in a nearby town, Lydda, and the disciples sent for him to come quickly. On arrival, he got down on his knees, and prayed, after which Dorcas was miraculously raised back to life.

The Bible is full of lessons for us, including encouraging us to pray when we are faced with making major decisions, undertaking a difficult task, or asking for the right words to speak when ministering to others. Peter prayed before performing this miracle of bringing Dorcas back to life.

At the APCM on Tuesday evening, as we discussed our MAP (Mission Action Plan), the point was made, that, as a church, we need to pray to seek God’s guidance when faced with major decisions concerning the ministry of St Andrew’s Church. This is something each one of us is able to
do, and something which is so important for our church. Please pray for Richard and Tom as they lead us, for the PCC as they share ideas and work to support what we do, and that we would all heed the direction of the Holy Spirit.

Peter sent them all out of the room; then he got down on his knees and
prayed. Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.”
She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter she sat up.
Acts 9:40