Let us unite our hearts in prayer that a mighty spiritual wind may soon sweep across the whole earth. At this conference we have heard how it is needed on the mission fields, that the open door may not be closed shortly as a result of the recent influx of anti-Christian culture and religion. It is very likely that this danger cannot be averted in any other way than by a mighty spiritual awakening throughout the western world. For it is from the west that the movements hostile to missions have spread to the non-Christian nations.

   There are many things separating the many communions within the Christian Church. Our views may be so divergent that a formally organized cooperative endeavor is impossible. But we should without difficulty become agreed about this, no matter how much we differ. This work we should be able to undertake together. And what would not the Church of God be able to do for the world as a whole if it joined at this time in united, definite and continuing prayer for a world-awakening!

   It is an overwhelming thought. And many will no doubt smile at the fact that it is proposed in all seriousness. Others will perhaps not smile, but will assign the thought to the limbo of the many other things that are desirable, but impossible of realization. But all who have learned that the words of Jesus can be depended upon, all they will go to work. He has said, as we know, that “nothing shall be impossible unto you.”

   Lord, teach us to pray!

The Christian Life - Ole Hallesby