Call to Prayer

I have heard recently from two different speakers that all meaningful spiritual, godly movements or accomplishments at a organizational, local, state or national level were all preceded by intense, specific, purposeful times of prayer.

That statement is powerful in that it is Biblical. It is challenging in that it is personal. It brings hope because it reminds us of God's sovereignty, love and power.

So what are you praying about? Are you intense, consistent, specific and strategic in your prayers?

The Board has made a commitment to be much in prayer for our school. For example, the Planning Committee devoted their committee meeting times all summer just to pray for wisdom for the school and the leadership as we prepare for transitions. I know Mrs. Burch is planning activities around the National Day of Prayer on May 5th. I hope you will join in those activities and/or other organized activities that call on our Lord and that you will include Maranatha in those prayers. The Board meeting was moved to May 5th due to conflicts, so we are going to spend some extended time in the meeting praying for Maranatha.

Be specific:
* Students that are growing in their relationship and knowledge of God
* Faculty that are daily re-energized to invest in the lives of students and modeling godly character
* Leadership that is practical, forward-thinking, loving and leaning on God
* Facilities and tools are available and functioning well to maximize our ability to reach current and future students
* That we are effective in getting the word out about why Maranatha is a great place for parents to entrust the teaching and care of their children
* That we are wise stewards of the resources that God has entrusted us with so that we can expand the ministry as God would have us do so