United In Prayer
These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves
to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His
brothers. – Acts 1:14
I met with a group of pastors for prayer yesterday. No
business was discussed, no marketing strategies, or talk about new church
programs and old church problems. No, we simply prayed.
Many tears were shed as different pastors led in prayer for the
specific needs of those present in the meeting. Then even more were shed as we
prayed for God’s name to be lifted high and for many souls to be saved; for Christ
follower’s hearts to be renewed, and the church revived, all for the glory of
Christ Jesus our Lord.
What struck me though was the devotion of these men to
gather for prayer. Sure we expect pastors to pray, after all, that’s a part of their
job, right?
No, it is a calling on the life of every believer in Christ. From the eldest to the youngest,
male or female; we need to unite in prayer with one heart and one mind to the
glory and praise of our Heavenly Father, regularly.
The pastors gathered because their hearts long to see the
reality of the indwelling Christ made evident in the lives of His people.
One way we make Christ evident is when we devote ourselves regularly to
prayer.
So, who have you prayed with lately?
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