“A Lifestyle of Prayer”

A Full Life!

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10 (NIV)

This week’s prayer emphasis is on having a great full life . . . and a grateful life.  In fact, it is our grateful life that leads us to a recognition of the great full life God has called us to.  God’s desire is that through His Spirit we would overcome the schemes of the devil so that we have life to the full.  In God’s family, a full life isn’t always one that goes like we want in the moment . . . but it is one that leads to eternal fellowship with God.  As you pray this week, ask God to help you grow in understanding of what a full life looks like from His perspective.  Pray that He would help you to recognize the work of the enemy which is trying to destroy you.  Pray for the courage to pursue life in Christ that endures beyond the temporary nature of this world.  Pray that your grateful, and great full, life would be an example for others to grow in faith and relationship with Jesus.  Pray for humility as you share the abundance of God with people.

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) 

Please pray each day for God’s help in living life to the full.

Sunday: Pray for your church staff, the preaching and teaching that takes place, the church leadership, the volunteers that are helping in so many areas, the spiritual and financial health of the congregation, and the work of the missions ministry of the church.  Pray for me (Tom Lemler) and the work of Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Full of Light.  Pray that the great light of Jesus would fill you with the evidence of His presence.  Pray that you would walk in the light of God’s Word everywhere you go.  Pray that the people around you would see the light of Jesus in you.  “Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it dark, it will be completely lighted, as when the light of a lamp shines on you.”  Luke 11:36 (NIV)

Tuesday: Full of Joy.  Pray that you would know the great joy of being prayed for by Jesus.  Pray that your pursuit of God would fill you with joy as you look forward to eternity with Him.  Pray that the people around you would see the joy of the Lord in your life.  “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.”  John 17:13 (NIV)

Wednesday: Full of Faith.  Pray that you would  have great faith in the work of Jesus to bring about your salvation.  Pray that your faith in the completed work of Christ would grow and be shared with others.  Pray that you and the people around you would accept the work of God for all people.  “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners — of whom I am the worst.”  1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV)

Thursday: Full of Understanding.  Pray that you would have great understanding which grows as you share your faith.  Pray that your life in Christ would recognize Him as the source all good things.  Pray that the people around you would understand the goodness of God.  “I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.”  Philemon 1:6 (NIV)

Friday: Full of Listening.  Pray that you would be a great listener as you gaze into God’s Word and as you talk with others.  Pray that the essence of your conversations would be centered in how you listen to God.  Pray that the people around you would feel valued as you listen to them.  “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”  Colossians 4:6 (NIV)

Saturday:  Full of Love.  Pray that you would have great love as God fills you with a wisdom that comes from Him.  Pray that your actions toward others would display the love produced by God’s Spirit within you.  Pray that the people around you would know God’s love because of your love.  “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”  James 3:17 (NIV)