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Dear Impact Prayer Team

Dear Impact Prayer Team,
When Jesus said He would build His church, one the gates of hell would not prevail against, He was making an awesome promise. It is only through relationships—both with Him and with one another—that we can accomplish His purposes for the church.

The Great Commission isn’t something we can fulfill on our own. We’re privileged He’s chosen to do His work through us, but you and I can only do so much as individuals. Thankfully, God doesn't expect us to go it alone; He knows we can’t grow spiritually without learning to love and serve each other. That's why He's given every one of us unique spiritual gifts—not for ourselves, but to give away and use so others will benefit.

My continual prayer is that, wherever God sends you this month, you will be like salt and light and will impact others with your life and your prayers. As you work with other believers in the body of Christ, may your gifts serve to accomplish His great purposes.
Prayerfully yours,



Charles F. Stanley

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