We were asked to pray for the right hearts as we prepare and eventually embark on the commando mission.
We were then split into groups to pray. Not knowing how to start, I blurted the question:
What does it mean to be right in the heart?
What is a heart that is right before God? One which wants to see all the commandos fall on their knees and confess Christ is Lord?
At this moment someone suggested that a heart that is right is one that loves the commandos, that intends to bring the message of Christmas to them. But really, what does a heart which loves the commandos look?
I suppose someone who remotely loves them would at least pray for them, would ask Kenneth if they can pray in anyway for them or any particular individuals.
Certainly the task is hard, performing for them. I can already see that at this rate I'm likely to just perform to my best and then hope to close it like a chapter in a book, concluded. Closed, never to be explored again. I feel my sinful heart desiring that, desiring the easy way out.
To be of the right heart is to ask for a lot. Is to ask not only that we practice and perform our best but also that we are willing to let this mission extend beyond the performance itself.
At this juncture it becomes clear that "praying for a right heart" is not something you can or should quickly say yes to. Do we know what we're signing up for?
That said, I choose to obey. After all, if we're talking about the spirit of Christmas, we're talking about God who came to earth (we're talking about Christians who go to the commando camp), we're talking about God who died for man (we're talking about Christians who would put up a performance and share the gospel), we're talking about the God who abides with man forever (we're talking about Christians who never quit praying for commandos who are not saved), then certainly we cannot stop at the performance.
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