Prayer Ministry

From the Prayer Corner – Put Hands and Feet to Your Prayers!!

 

Some of our favorite movies are ones that have a redemptive ending.  No matter the trouble or tragedy a story may hold, we find great hope when it comes together in the end and goodness wins.  We serve a God who is in the reconciliation business and promises a time when things will be as they ought to be – the happy ending we have been waiting for.

 

There is hope – no matter how bad things look in your life or in the world today – and He has a name:  Jesus.  And Jesus invites us to join Him in His people’s redemptive stories.  Whether it be our family, friends, neighbors, or strangers we pass on the street, people are looking for hope, and to know their lives have a purpose.  Sometimes we focus too much on doing big things for God and we lose sight of the opportunities right in front of us.  We may think, I don’t have many resources, or money, gifts, or abilities, but all of us can join God in bringing about His kingdom on earth.  We encourage you to pray and discern where God asks you to participate in one or all of the following ways:

 

*Pray: What if you turned “I’ll pray for you” into “May I pray with you right now?”  We have direct access to the source of all things good.  When you encounter someone in need of prayer, pray right in that moment.  Pray for your church, your community, the schools, leaders, and businesses.  Pray for the poor and needy, for people you know and those you don’t – continually lay people, places, plans, and problems before God’s throne of grace.

 

*Serve: Put hands and feet to your prayers!!  We guarantee that someone in your life can use extra support.  A simple act of kindness.  You may be surprised to hear it was exactly what was needed.  Check in with our pastors,  or find other volunteer opportunities nearby.  Just show up and be open to helping others in whatever way you can.

 

*Invest:  We are called to invest in God’s kingdom.  Many people and organizations do their part to be a light and bring hope to a hopeless world.  These efforts cost money.  Whether you have a lot or what you perceive to be a little, we have all seen God use generosity to provide exactly what someone needed.  Investment in people has ripple effects.

 

*Ask for eyes to see the needs before you.  That God would bring people and places to mind for you to pray for, check in on, and support financially.  While God doesn’t need us, He invites us to do good works, to be servants who help push back the darkness, and proclaim the Good News.  Everyone can do something – there is no “thing” too small. And then go watch a good movie!!

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(Portions taken from Outside Your Front Door)