Praying
together for a common cause evokes spiritual power, which puts thousands to
flight (Deuteronomy 32:30). We do not have to band together in one room at any certain
time, but if we will all commit to pray without ceasing as the Spirit leads us,
we will see God move in a mighty way (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). It pleases God to allow His
Spirit to move within and through His Saints.
God
teaches our soul to pray for the persecution, nominal faith and lack of
spiritual power of the church worldwide. He burdens our soul for the situation
in world governments. He grieves our soul with sorrow over the condition of the
poor and needy (Mark 14:7). When we pray a unified prayer, directed by God's Holy
Spirit, Jesus prays right along with us and God grants our requests (Matthew
18:20).
Knowing
the mind of the Spirit and searching our heart, Jesus is sitting at the right
hand of God interceding for us (Romans 8:27, 34). The steadfast love of our Almighty God never ceases (Lamentations
3:22). He
waits upon us to make our requests known to Him in prayer (Philippians
4:6-7). He
grants us anything we need by His glorious heavenly riches, as long as it is
according to His will (Romans 8:28; Philippians 4:19).
Prayer:
Father
God, Your mercies are new every single morning. Great is Your
faithfulness (Lamentations 3:23). We know that You listen to the cries of the
destitute and You will not ignore our needs (Psalm 102:17). Remind us to pray with a
discerning mind and a grateful heart (Colossians 4:2). We know that there are certain spiritual
strongholds of darkness that we will not be delivered from except through
prayer and fasting (Mark
9:29). Teach us how to pray, unified by Your Spirit (Matthew 6:9-13).
Thought for the Day:
The early church constantly joined together in unified
prayer.
- Acts 1:14
