40.Day 2023, Day 26: Listen to our youth, Pastor Ian Wong

This is Day 26 of LoveSingapore’s 40.Day 2023 prayer devotional, featuring Pastor Ian Wong, who leads the Youth Connection ministry of Kum Yan Methodist Church.
PRAYER POINTERS:
1. Pray for the conviction to journey with and make disciples of the next generation, who are our hope for the renewal of the Church. Ask the Lord for wisdom to relate to a generation that is curious, globally exposed, “has access to cogent arguments for and against every position and will not blindly follow the assured positions of the church”. Pray for God to help us accept that “when the young challenge us, it shouldn’t be automatically interpreted as rebellion: They may want to buy in but they want to know why”. (Rev Dr Tan Soo-Inn, Graceworks)
2. Pray for the grace to be a “safe” person for the youth to talk to, one who listens well and refrains from judgement and unsolicited lectures. Ask for guidance in nurturing a space where the youth can express themselves honestly and where they can process the many questions they face every day.
3. Pray to be an example and role model to youths on how they can live out their faith in practical and real ways.
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[@victoryap6287]

Amen to Pastor Ian Wong. Thank you Pastor.

[@stevenloo1683]

Thank you Pastor Ian for sharing your heart. Such a timely reminder for the older folks like us - to speak (instruct) less and listen more. Bless your day.