Jeremiah 29:11
Lord,
We trust and know that you have a plan for us. Establish our steps so we can fulfill the mission you have set us on. We trust that you have plans for good and not evil. You celebrate righteousness. We pray that the incense that rises from all of our hearts is pleasing to you. We do not just desire your guidance – we need it. God, we need you. We want to fulfill the plans you have for Christ Church. Help us to help you on this mission.
We trust you and need you,
Amen.
The 3 Chapters of New Testament letter to Titus written by Paul applies to all churches. “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.”
Titus 2:11-14 ESV notice Paul’s “in the present age”. What applied then is still applicable today.