Prayer
Prayer
life and communion with God is one of the most vital and important aspects of
the upward ministry to God of His children (Matt. 6:9). Spending time with the
Creator and Sustainer of ministry is vital and is a key aspect in our love for
Him (1 John 4:7-10). Continually talking with God and then listening to what He
says and how He leads is a major factor in the guiding of the church and its
leaders (Matt.6:13). If we are to follow God and let Him lead the church,
connecting with Him through prayer is a must. This is the spiritual heartbeat
of God’s people. If His church is not talking with God and allowing time to
listen, then His ministry and ultimately His reputation will not be God
honoring and this will lead to destruction and idolatry (Gal. 4:6). A praying church
is a wise church and follows the example of Christ and also Paul who each spent
much time in prayer with God. Another important aspect of a church’s prayer
life should be the time it spends praying for each other and lifting each other
up in prayer. The church is commanded to love one another (1 Peter 4:8) and
what better ways to show love one for another than bringing each other before
the throne and bringing their needs to God, who is the perfect Shepherd. It is
sung, “They will know we are Christians by our love”. I believe it is true of the
church and its prayer life. You will know a true God honoring and God loving
church by prayer.
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