A week or so later, Peter remembered his last conversation with God. He did remember Him saying that He opened the door for Peter to start his new congregation; but he wasn't sure how or when to start. God also did say that his mission will have to start small. A question came to mind – who would listen to him on his first day? He didn't know how that would work, but only God knows and is in charge of everything. He decided to start now and search for his message that God told him to look.
Before he did anything, he decided to pray and read Scripture.
"Father, Thank You for deciding when to open this door for my newest mission. I know it's not easy to look, but I know that You are right beside me and help me how to look to start this mission that You have chosen for me.
I am doing all that I can to think positive rather than negative thoughts on this mission You have chosen.
I have just asked myself a couple of questions, but I would like to talk with You first before I start searching for that message You told me to. I'm not sure where to look, but I do know that only You have picked it out and letting me find it.
Those who are your followers know that You are busy choosing the missions You have chosen for us.
You are the most powerful and creative One who makes everything possible. In Your Name, Amen."
Peter had already known that He is always with you, even knows what you are thinking and knows all the answers. Time to flip to the Bible in First Timothy chapter six verse sixteen. Here's what he looked at:
Who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.
He next flipped over to First Peter chapter two verse ten.
But with what is proper for women who profess godliness – with good works.
Peter reread those verses about a few more times. Then he felt the Holy Spirit.
"Father, I have a couple of questions I was thinking of."
"I know what your questions are. I also have the answers. You do not need to ask your questions out loud. I have already chosen the people who will listen to you every week All you will have to do is wait and see who those people are."
"You work fast, Father. I'm surprised."
He did want to ask his last question, which was about what if those people God chose to listen to him every week and never came back since they won't like him? He waited for God's answer to that question.
"I have read your mind, Peter. I know you are thinking negative again."
"Yes, I am. I guess I need to work harder to think more positive."
"You do."
"What's your answer to my last question? I know You have the answer."
"This will not happen, my child. I will make sure they come back every week. My Son will be right next to you and guide and help you. He's going to make sure that you won't be thinking negative thoughts."
He had his answer all right. He couldn't think of anything else to ask, so he was done for now.
"No more questions for me, Peter?"
"For now. I will need You to come back when I think of something."
Then the Holy Spirit left. Now it was time for him to pray again.
"Father, Thank You for visiting me today. I also Thank You that I have someone to answer my questions quickly like these. We do know you answer prayers, even if it means we don't know what Your answers are.
For those who are thinking negatively like I have been recently, I know that You are working with them on help improve their negative thoughts whether or not we share it with people.
We know that we have other people besides You that will help us get rid of negative thoughts and think more positively. We all love You, no matter who we are. In Your Name, Amen."
It was a short prayer because Peter couldn't think of to add on, which is okay. Some prayers are short, no matter how long or short your prayers are, God will listen to them. He likes it when we pray, even if it means alone. This was all Peter could think of to do today, which was talking with God. Now he had to find something else to do instead of being bored and not coming up with ideas. He decided to leave the area where he visited with the Lord. God will be back.
