Just came across this and I had a shock - mainly because I did not do it. No wonder I feel something is wrong and to an extend I feel that I've backslided!
"Without prayer, 'ministry' becomes 'what I can do for God' rather than working with Him and under His command. Prayerless ministry is a monster: it glorifies our abilities and meets our needs. Working for God, without a passionate love for people and a prayerful desire that He will work in their lives, is a cultish abuse. So if you have been called to serve - pray! Make sure that you are in a right relationship with the Lord and the people before you serve them in His Name. Wait for Him to give the green light and then be obedient and minister in the strength which God provides. Until then, pray wholeheartedly! Wholehearted ministry only comes from wholehearted prayer." -word@work
Other than precept, mission, sunday school and tuition, I did not exactly pray about serving and stuff. Precept worksheets usually remind us to pray before attempting the work. Not only that, sometimes when selecting songs I'll pray about it also. The day before JP I also got pray mainly because not used to teaching in front of a class so I was a little anxious.
I guess I'm slipping into my own understanding. I pray that such things will not happen as I enjoy being under God's control. His plans are always perfect one. All you need to do is do what is right and God will take care of the rest. No matter how painful the ordeal is, the end always have rainbow waiting for you.
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