PRAYER - AS A CHURCH FAMILY!

God focused prayer is about daily engaging with Him intimately, and because of who God is, we can have unlimited expectations. As we do this, our will and motivation for praying, will be tested.

Prayer has an important place as a family. As we gather, prayer is a means of responding to the God we are engaging with.

Corporate prayer requires participation, preparation and time.

PARTICIPATION

Prayer is often seen as a private and individual event. In corporate prayer we are sharing in leading the whole church family to pray together. Our prayer is not just for me but on behalf of all present. And when someone else prays I can participate by agreeing with them, by saying Amen (Amen is Hebrew for surely, truly, so be it, I agree.).

Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Then all the people said “Amen” and “Praise the Lord.” (1 Chronicles 16:36)

How are you participating in corporate prayer?

PREPARATION

Prayer is a spiritual endeavour. When we gather and join in prayer, it is important that we are prepared. This doesn’t mean we script our prayers and read it out. But it does mean we are spiritually right before God, and also in step with what is happening in the setting we are in. This allows us to pray substantively, sensitively but also succinctly and lead God’s people to worship. A commitment and devotion to preparation.

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