The first few words of the Australian National Anthem "Advance Australia Fair" say: "Australians all let us rejoice"….while that's wonderful, I'd add "Australians all let us REPENT". GOD CALLS FOR DEEP REPENTANCE through 2 Chronicles 7:13-15, "When I shut up the heavens and there is no rain…... If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from my heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place." Our land is wrecked by fires and drought. We cry out to God acknowledging our need for radical healing and transformation across Australia and within our city. We believe the breaking of the physical drought is dependent on the breaking of the spiritual drought, which in turn is dependent on us humbling ourselves before the Almighty God and recommitting our ways back to Him. We need to wake up and change our self-centred lifestyle, repent, pray and fast intentionally!There are critical prayer needs in the city of Melbourne at this crucial time. Obviously our first priority is prayer regarding the fire disaster being fought in Victoria right now . We stand together in prayer and practical support at this time for the people, the fire fighters, the community workers and the future of these districts of Victoria.
The "ALL MELBOURNE MATTERS" research results show shocking findings for those of us who are concerned about the future of the Church and the future of society in Melbourne. The good news is this report provides Church leaders and others a basis for developing effective and strategic plans for collaborative mission and ministry across the City to reverse these trends. We pray that leaders will be convicted to work with God's Spirit to mobilize the Body (especially through discipleship) toward intentional mission to our city.
It is vital and urgent that we are willing to let God build His Church, so Jesus can use us to impact this city and subsequent generations. There are specific opportunities for us to be woven into a tapestry of prayer across Melbourne. One of which is through 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting (Ash Wednesday Feb 25- Palm Sunday April 5). The Prayer Guide brochure can be downloaded from the Transforming Melbourne website, or here. The focus is opening our hearts to God's call to the Great Commission, "Pray we see our city as Jesus sees it and love Melbourne as He does."
The brochures for the 40 days calendar can be collected at Koorong/Word bookshops from Friday 12th February, or you can contact the TM office on 95702534, or email: office@transformingmelbourne.org
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