A good start: believing in Jesus and Loving those Jesus loves (1:15). Because of this Paul prays for them along very specific lines. We first learned how to pray by listening in as others prayed, so learn about praying by listening in on Paul.
He prays that we would grow in knowing the hope God has called us to, that we would know how much we mean to God as His particular treasure, and how great is His life from death power toward we who believe in a life from the dead Savior.
There's nothing here about stiff joints, or my difficult circumstance. Too often I pray for a change in circumstances, either for myself or others. Not often enough am I praying that in those hardships, circumstances, either I or those I pray for would grow in knowing God by seeing more clearly His salvation through the storm, seeing more fully how much God loves and seeing His power perfected in our weakness or trouble.
This week I'm praying a different way. I hope it doesn't bring more trails, but whatever comes, my hope is being closer to Him who loves us most of all.
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Wow! I just saw a huge stack of green "praying for you" cards in the office from this Sunday's services. With so many praying for so many, I can't wait to see what our Father does!
Just thinking about how Pastor Bob is emphasizing our care for each other. We have the foundation (faith in Jesus and love for each other). Now we're walking it out, spurring each other on toward greater faith, love and good deeds.
One of the women's leaders this morning was saying how excited she is about what's happening in her group! So much so that she can't sleep at night after Growth Group. In two of the groups this morning, ladies took time to gather around and pray for one of their members (in each group) who really needed prayer and caring support. God is on the move, helping us to be honest and loving with each other!
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