2005 Prayer of Blessing

Special Evangelical Blessing
By Evangelist John G. Gorker
March 29, 2005
Buckner Community of Christ

Jesus, we are waiting and desiring Your approval. We partake of Your body and Your blood to remind each of us of who You are and whose we are.

Jesus, we have witnessed Your power as well as Your love in the works You have called us to. We have noted well the power of the adversary, for where we have worked under Your Spirit, we are aware at times forces were at work trying our resolve to serve You.

Lord, forgive our weakness and our eagerness to go and do even before Your guidance is manifested. You have led us throughout our lives to this moment, with vision beyond our day, and Your Spirit is not a stranger to us. We believe that in Your ways that require our obedience, we have been tried and at times have fallen short, but in still small ways your voice has continued and we have been encouraged to follow what we believe to be Your will.

Lord, we have sought Your will as we have studied the angel message of Your ancient America. You gave us hope that this wonderful part of Your work will be revealed as You have promised. We believe you have gathered us together as a believing body to stand whatever trial lies ahead before truth is revealed, for we know You will never send without going before our face, providing a lamp to our feet.

Lord, we pray that nothing divide us from Your divine purpose, and from each other's giftedness. We don't have full understanding of why we are here, we just know we can not take this next step without the giftedness each person will contribute, because You alone know what gifts each person carries spiritually, for You have gifted them for Your divine purpose.

Lord, take them, use them, mold them, make them a spiritual strength to fulfill the divine promise of your world in our day. Your word, we believe given centuries ago, is a promise to our people. The book spoken of in prophecy has been revealed today in part. We're here because we believe this history is in our hands today because you brought it forth in part. We sincerely believe that the remaining documents, if revealed, will be studied and the truth of Your ministry to these people in their day will be accepted by more honest spiritual families than ever before.

Father, we look to Your promise with hope. We do not desire to uncover this spiritual treasure without Your will being done, in everything that transpires. We stand as children seeking Your guidance, unaware at this time of the times when negative criticism will be unleashed against us. We, oh Lord, have covenanted with you and know that powerful as they are, they can not prevail against those who love You Lord, and choose this day to walk the pathway You have set before them.

Father, protect these people in Your work, we pray that harm and danger may be unforeseen and under Your love provided for. We ask for Your divine blessing for physical needs, and Your divine blessing to meet not only the needs of this party, but for the spiritual needs of those in our world seeking fulfillment of Your word. Let these blessings come through He who we know as Jesus, for He is Thine Only Begotten. We pray, Father, in His name. Amen.