A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World

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Our God is sovereign over all. He is good, He is powerful, and He is filled with compassion. So, let’s turn to God in faith, casting our cares upon Him with persistence and thanksgiving, remembering all the ways He has helped us in the past. Bible Verses For Prayers for the World See how they prayed (verse 29)! They didn’t pray, ‘Grant that we may be kept safe’ – ‘Grant that Peter and John may be protected’ – ‘Lord, don’t let it happen again!’ – but they prayed, ‘Lord, help us to get on with the job of proclaiming the gospel!’ In a praying church this will be the overwhelming desire of the members. Does this mark characterise your church? Is there a constant effort being made, not to organise, but to evangelise? – to get souls born again into the family of God?

First Thessalonians 5:17 says, “constantly pray” or it can be translated “pray without ceasing.” We must learn to pray when we are worried, angry, hungry, sleepy, resting, and working. We must pray at all times. This is a discipline we must develop by learning to bring every thought and activity before God. Prayer is not only important for God’s kingdom but also for us. Therefore, we must learn to do it at all times. 2. We prioritize prayer by setting aside specific times to pray. The church didn’t hold a meeting to discuss Peter’s condition and deliberate how to send a delegation to Herod to beg for Peter’s release! The church prayed earnestly for God to release him, and He did. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God to destroy the devil’s stronghold (2 Corinthians 10:4).Some or all parts of these forms of intercession may be used, as occasion demands. Specific petitions may be added, or silence may be kept, at suitable points. Suitable for Morning Prayer

A child’s prayer can be beautiful and powerful. As well as praying for your children, it’s also great to encourage your kids to pray simple prayers themselves. Let this collection of prayers for kids help your child as they reach out to their Heavenly Father. Paul says we should pray for everyone and specifically for authorities so “that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior” (v. 3-4). “‘Quiet’ refers to circumstances around us, while ‘peaceful’ refers to a calm attitude within us.” 6 By praying for our leaders, it provides protection for Christians—allowing them to live holy and godly lives in society. Big Question: What characteristics of praying churches can be discerned from 1 Timothy 2:1-8? Praying Churches Prioritize Prayer Child advocate and President Emeritus of Compassion, Wess Stafford, shares a prayer for all those caring for children to know God’s patience and grace. Take time to pray that you would know God’s hand on your life as you care for children.Prayer is the secret of every Pentecostal outpouring; but notice, we are not considering what happened on the Day of Pentecost: this happened after Pentecost – and it can happen again, and again, and again! There will never be another Pentecost dispensationally – but there can be experimentally! Prayer is the secret. This article is part of our Prayer resource meant to inspire and encourage your prayer life when you face uncertain times. Visit our most popular prayers if you are wondering how to pray or what to pray. Remember, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, and God knows your heart even if you can't find the words to pray.

In addition, we should pray because it is morally good and pleasing to God (v. 4). When believers lift up their leaders, God looks down upon them with pleasure. This should motivate believers to pray often for their leaders. Prayer for Spiritual Leaders I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3 In January 2020, I was exhausted from two and a half years of church planting. I realized I couldn’t grind my way through this. I didn’t have the strength. Thankfully, despite the fatigue (or perhaps because of it), I’d been experiencing a personal renewal through consistent and intense prayer times. As I prayed, a great desire grew in me that our little church might become a praying people.

5 Steps to Becoming a Praying Church

There are many encouraging Bible verses about how believers can turn to Jesus in prayer, by the power of the Holy Spirit , and receive mercy for our world in times of need. Let’s look at what the Bible says about prayer to encourage us to pray with faith , confident of God ’s love and power: Hebrews 4: 16

Prayer: We love You so much, Lord! We surrender fully to You and pray that Your love will guide us today and every day. May we simply be conduits of Your love to the children in our care. Amen

3. Pray that God’s Spirit and power would fill the church.

Prayer: God I thank you for the gift of knowledge! I praise you that you provide us with brains to think and question the world around us. I pray you would help my child learn well and flourish. May they discover their unique talents and giftings. Give them a passion for the world around them. Amen 5. Prayers for children’s friendships Isaiah 33:2 “LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” Father God, we ask for your blessing today as we pray these prayers over our children’s lives. We praise you that every day we can trust in your goodness. Amen” 1. Prayers for children’s protection