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Prayers for God’s People
What do you say to a people you’ve come to love over a few short months as you prepare for the arrival of a new leader?
I wrestled with this.
There is so much to share and so much to do.
the heart of Paul in his letter to the Philippian Church and my heart for you share the common theme of gratitude.
Thankfulness make the world a better place.
I went back to my prayers last Monday morning and was struck that my prayer grid that I’ve used for many years was far more about seeking the hand of God than seeking his face.
I changed that and added a new line to my weekly prayer structure.
God
Attributes
hesed
Truth
Reign
Names
Holiness
Plan
New series: prayer for God’s people.
Is prayer difficult for you?
Is it something that you struggle with?
guilt?
insecure?
uncertainty?
No worries, we’re here to learn and to do this well.
Prayer is simply talking to God, and we learn to talk as we connect relationally.
IL: First Date vs First morning as married
1. Keep your relationships in mind
(Paul and Timothy) = servants
to all God’s holy people at Philippi.
(Oh, and their leaders too)
Grace and Peace
2. Remember the past with gratitude
Note the element of consistent, continual prayer
why is he filled with joy? Gratitude on remembering your partnership in the Gospel
A Pastor’s love
partnership
God is at work in their lives
they shared in Paul’s struggles to share the Gospel
3. Focus your prayers on Character
Prayer Tips:
go beyond the B&B prayers
go beyond health prayers
Pray for things that will last for eternity
Paul’s Prayer...
Love - they already are a loving people, but Paul prays for more of the same.
it’s OK to see what’s there, affirm it, and ask for more of the same.
IL: If your spiritual gift is teaching, its ok to ask for more opportunities to teach.
If giving, to find more ways to give.
etc.
Discernment - what is best
discern = test
testing is an experiential exercise.
It involves multiple attempts at evaluating what is good, better, and best.
Testing:
failure only indicates that we are trying hard.
If we’re not failing, it means that we’re not trying hard enough.
Testing to approve what is best.
There is a large distance between good and best.
Is it possible to spend your life doing good things and never spend anything on that which is best?
Fruitfulness
more fruit and better fruit
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