Prayer Focus: For The Wesleyan Church to boldly live as a holiness movement in our day and time: What do you want me to do?

Scripture: John 17:15-19

“As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world.” (v. 18)

We often treat holiness like a private pursuit — spiritual disciplines, moral purity, personal growth. But when Jesus sent us into the world, he had something bigger in mind. His version of holiness didn’t pull us away from the world. It sent us into it — with the power to change it.

First, we must listen: “God, what do you want me to do?”

Then, as he leads, we act with fearless humility. What do we mean by fearless humility?  It’s leveraging whatever God has given us — gifts, influence, status, insight, resources — for the benefit of others without fear of the outcome.

That kind of holiness is costly. You might find yourself…

Sacrificing your time.
Speaking when silence would be easier.
Welcoming the people others avoid.
Forgiving those who never asked.
Giving more than what feels safe.

But as this pattern becomes your way of life, you activate the power of the gospel in the places you already spend your time.

And you’re not going alone. The same Spirit who empowered Jesus now empowers you.

Prayer Prompt: God, what do you want me to do? Help me to hear your direction clearly and give me courage to follow with fearless humility — sent to live holy in the world, not apart from it. Amen.

Jeff Clark

*This entry is part of the “EMPOWERED: 15th General Conference Prayer Initiative,” created to guide Wesleyans in 30 days of intentional prayer for The Wesleyan Church and its 2026 General Conference.

Used by permission. Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®.