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PRAYER
TUTORIAL
“We
always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you
because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love you have
for all the saints.” (Eph.
1:3,4)
“Praying
Scripture”
Paul
begins many, if not most, of his prayers with thanks. Again and again he tells the
recipients of his letters that he thanks God for them. We can follow Paul’s example in our
prayers of intercession for the family of God, beginning with thanksgiving
for their faith. Here are some
additional Scripture passages that we can use in our intercessions.
1.
Ask God
to fill them with the knowledge of His will. (Col. 1:9)
2.
Ask God
to give them spiritual wisdom and understanding. (Col. 1:9)
3.
Ask God
to help them live a life worthy of the Lord. (Col. 1:10)
4.
Ask God
to make them pleasing to Him in every way. (Col. 1:10)
5.
Ask God
to help them grow in their knowledge of God. (Col. 1:10)
6.
Ask God
to make their lives fruitful in good works. (Col. 1:10)
7.
Ask God to
strengthen them with His mighty power, that they may have great endurance
and patience. (Col. 1:11)
Examples:
1.
When
interceding for those who are at a decision point, pray that God will fill
them with the knowledge of His will.
This is an especially apt prayer for our young people!
2.
When
praying for those who counsel and those who are in a pastoral position, ask
God to give them spiritual wisdom and understanding. This is an excellent intercession
for doctors, priests, deacons and teachers.
3.
When
praying for those who are new to the faith, ask God to help them grow in
their knowledge of God.
4.
When
praying for the leaders of our church, our Diocese and our communion, in
this time of testing, ask God to strengthen them with His mighty power,
that they may have the endurance and patience needed for their tasks.
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Please send your examples
and suggestions for “praying Scripture.”
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