Today was our first worship service of the New Year and we opened the year with a praise and prayer service. It is truly amazing to hear the Spirit of God speak through so many differnt voices. Men, women and children were all engaged in the worship service today.
The text, 1 Timothy 2:1, " I exhort you, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercession and giving of thanks be made for all persons." Supplications, asking God to supply our heartfelt needs. Prayer, the intimate communication with God that allows us to hear from and speak to God. Intercession, the ability to prayer for those who are unable or unwilling to pray for themselves. Giving thanks, the reminder that there is so much to thank God for in our lives.
This text reminds us of the priority of prayer and the versatility of prayer. It also reminds me that because of who God is, no one is outside of the influence of prayer rooted in belief. Even as I write this during the third day of our church-wide fast these words from a song come to mind... "How great is our God."
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