Securing Our Future

What is the importance of praying together as a congregation? Why should we all spend a month focused on specific requests? You’ll recall that Jesus said, “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations” (Mark 11:17 & Isaiah 56:7). He never said it should merely be a house of preaching, or a house of worship, or a house of singing…but a house of prayer. There is certainly power in prayer, but the power of corporate prayer is exponential. That might also be why the apostles said, “Lord, teach us to pray” (Luke 11:1). They never said, Lord teach us to lead worship or teach us to preach…but to pray. I think even though they did not understand many things, I think they realized there was tremendous power in prayer. If we call upon the Lord, he has promised in his word to answer us…to heal, to bring the unsaved to himself, to pour out his Spirit upon us. If we don’t call upon the Lord, he has promised nothing…nothing at all. It’s really that simple. The future of our church depends not upon our programs, outreach, or worship services. The future will depend upon our times of prayer. Because I and others strongly believe that, beginning on Saturday, February 5, we are going to begin a Men’s prayer meeting each Saturday morning at 6:30…I also believe it is crucial that men practice the discipline of prayer. We will gather for a time to pray for our church…for its witness, worship, leadership, direction and impact on the surrounding communities. Mark your calendar and plan to join us if you can…if you can’t, join us in spirit where you are…the future depends on it!