Today’s Scripture Readings:
Psalms 17:6-9
Exodus 4:1- 5:21
Matthew 18:1-22
Proverbs 5:15-21
Today’s Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:1-22
"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
God
loves prayer meetings. Many people avoid them. But God
always shows up. He loves to be a part of any meeting where two
or three of his children come together to pray.
Be assured that whenever you gather to pray, Jesus is right there in the middle of your group interceding along with you. The Holy Spirit is there too, interceding according to the Father's will. And of course, so is the Father, listening and answering prayers. Your group may be small, but know that you have the ear of the Father.
There is power in agreeing together in prayer. Corporate prayer (group prayer) is different than individual prayer. You are encouraged by each other's faith. Often there is boldness and faith that comes as you press in to the heart of the father together.
As you pray together, you bring your various gifts which work together to pray more effectively. One may be gifted with wisdom and have insight how to pray for something that you wouldn't by yourself. Another's knowledge of scripture enables them to pray in faith because they are able to claim a promise pertinent to the situation which gives them faith to really believe. Another may bring a gift of faith and has to ability to touch God's heart with the purity of their childlike trust.
God loves prayer meetings. He loves to show up and answer. What about you?
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow's Scripture Readings:
Psalms 17:10-15
Exodus 5:22-7:24
Matthew 18:23-19:12
Proverbs 5:22-23
©2005 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.
Be assured that whenever you gather to pray, Jesus is right there in the middle of your group interceding along with you. The Holy Spirit is there too, interceding according to the Father's will. And of course, so is the Father, listening and answering prayers. Your group may be small, but know that you have the ear of the Father.
There is power in agreeing together in prayer. Corporate prayer (group prayer) is different than individual prayer. You are encouraged by each other's faith. Often there is boldness and faith that comes as you press in to the heart of the father together.
As you pray together, you bring your various gifts which work together to pray more effectively. One may be gifted with wisdom and have insight how to pray for something that you wouldn't by yourself. Another's knowledge of scripture enables them to pray in faith because they are able to claim a promise pertinent to the situation which gives them faith to really believe. Another may bring a gift of faith and has to ability to touch God's heart with the purity of their childlike trust.
God loves prayer meetings. He loves to show up and answer. What about you?
With Joy,
Pastor Jeff
Tomorrow's Scripture Readings:
Psalms 17:10-15
Exodus 5:22-7:24
Matthew 18:23-19:12
Proverbs 5:22-23
©2005 by Jeffrey R. Syverson. Feel free to share with others, but give credit where credit is due.