I’ve always felt very strong about prayer and yesterday’s Sunday School lesson reminded me why. We began with reading 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “pray continually.” You can't get any clearer than that.
We then discussed the lesson, 2 Kings 18 & 19. In short, King Hezekiah had a problem. The enemy nation, Assyria, threatened to destroy Jerusalem. King Hezekiah responded as follows (2 Kings 18: 19)
“Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord, are God.”
We finished up with the Bible Words for the students from James 5:16
“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
As you can see, there was common theme, as there usually is with the lessons. This one happens to be PRAYER.
Regardless of how, when and where I prayer, I don’t pray enough. I am not sure it is possible to pray enough. It is also the reason why I am going to try something new. Every Monday I am going to post a blog called Powerful Positive Monday. I invite anyone who wishes to add a prayer request in the comments section, whether it is for you, a family member, friend or acquaintance. No names necessary. It could be as simple as I am concerned about a neighbor. That is all I need to know. God already knows exactly who you have on your mind. I will visit the blog every day and prayer for every request noted. It does not have to be just needs. If you have a note of Thanksgiving, that would be great too. Let us all thank God for the blessings. I would encourage anyone who reads this blog to prayer for those who have listed a request or thanksgiving throughout the week. On the following Monday, we will start all over again.
I hope everyone joins me in this. Sometimes prayer is the most powerful thing we can do and it is the easiest. And, can you think of a better way to start of the week than praying?
Great idea! Prayer sometimes is the last thing I think of to do, but it is the most powerful thing I can do. :O)
ReplyDeleteAwesome way to start a Monday, Amy! I would love prayer for my rewrites and the ability to manage the new demands of getting them done while managing my family life! Thank you! And do you have something about which we can pray for you?
ReplyDeleteI would like some patience with my grumpy children. Also some energy. :-) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy cat is named Hezekiah, Kiah for short, because I thought King H was so cool the way he prayed that God would let him live longer, and then God did. :-)
What a wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm concerned for a friend's health right now and pray the Lord heals her.
Please pray for my family in general. We are struggling with a couple of things. Thanks you!
ReplyDeleteIt's possible to pray always if we remember God in all we do...
ReplyDeleteI agree it is not possible to pray enough. I cherish my prayer time so much! And yes i've even prayed without details in ernest because my God knows all. How wonderful to have this time today. Please pray for the holy spirit to speak loudly to me. I would love to be filed with that right about now. I'll be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Amy. Make sure to let us know if you need prayer for anything, too.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a prayer for some extra energy and joyful perseverance. Thanks!
What a fabulous idea! My hubby and I just bought a new house and I'm trying to balance too many things right now. Any prayer is welcome!
ReplyDelete(And please know that I'll be praying for you each week for this...you're going to bless so many people!)
I, too, need to pray more often. My request is comfort for a dear family as Janith is losing her fight with cancer. She is only in her early sixties. She should be with Jesus in her heavenly home within a week. Her husband is grieved already beyond words. They love each and love being together more than many couples I know. She was one of our most cheerful library workers. We will all miss her dearly.
ReplyDeleteWow! Amy what a fantastic idea. I will pray for you every week that you are praying for us. And I need to spend more time in prayer too. Thanks for doing this. Amy, my prayer request is for my son Christopher. That he is safe and his medical problems go away. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the prayer requests everyone. And, thank you for all of the offers of prayer. They are really appreciated. I love this new addition to my prayers. Continue to add your requests if something comes up.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I read each one and am praying for all. I need prayer for financial needs here--however God sees best to bring it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I am reminded in the scriptures to prayer without ceasing. God wants to be in constant communication with Him. It seems so easy, but the first thing to be pushed aside.
ReplyDeleteLord help us!
What an awesome commitment, Amy! Great reminder that all of us can pray. God hears and answers prayer. Appreciate this post!
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