Monthly Prayer Meeting

“Every mighty move of the Spirit of God has had its source in the prayer chamber.” – E. M. Bounds

Follow Jesus’ Example by Starting the Day With Prayer—It was in hours of solitary prayer that Jesus in His earth life received wisdom and power. Let the youth follow His example in finding at dawn and twilight a quiet season for communion with their Father in heaven. And throughout the day let them lift up their hearts to God. At every step of our way He says, “I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, ... Fear not; I will help thee.” Isaiah 41:13.

6 Reasons Jesus Chose to Pray in Solitude

1. To prepare for a major task Luke 4:1-2, 14-15.

After Jesus was baptized He spent 40 days praying in the wilderness. After this He was tempted by Satan and then began His public ministry.

2. To recharge after hard work Mark 6:30-32.

Jesus sent the 12 disciples out to do ministry. When they returned He encouraged them to separate from the people who were following them to rest.

3. To work through grief Matthew 14:1-13.

After Jesus learned that his cousin John the Baptist had been beheaded, He went away by Himself. Yes, even the Son of God grieves.

4. Before making an important decision Luke 6:12-13.

Early in His ministry Jesus spent the whole night alone in prayer. The next day He chose his 12 disciples.

5. In a time of distress Luke 22:39-44.

Hours before Jesus was arrested He went to the Mt. of Olives and went a short distance away from His disciples to pray. He was in great emotional agony knowing what he was about to face.

6. To focus on prayer Luke 5:16.

Many times in Jesus’ ministry He spent time alone in prayer.

“I feel it is far better to begin with God, to see His face first, to get my soul near Him before it is near another. In general it is best to have at least one hour alone with God before engaging in anything else.” – E. M. Bounds