“A Lifestyle of Prayer”

Go In Faith!

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’”
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)

This week’s prayer emphasis will focus on living in faith so that we would participate in the Great Commission everywhere we go.  When we choose to follow Jesus, the result should be a transformation that changes us in such a way that we are obedient in doing everything Christ commanded.  Part of that obedience involves a steadfast faith which leads us in taking the good news of Jesus to others everywhere we go.  As you pray this week, ask God to help you walk by faith in your witness for Him.  Pray that God would help you know and follow His commands in a way that shares them with others.  Pray that you would consider how your obedience helps to spread the gospel to everyone you meet.  Pray that you would be involved in teaching others the very things you have learned through your relationship with Jesus.  Pray that God would empower you with the courage that comes from His presence with you always.

“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 to help you go in faith as you follow Jesus.

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: Go In Fellowship.  Pray that you would grow in your desire to seek fellowship with others as you go about life.  Pray for a willingness to gather with others in obedience to God’s Word.  Pray that your fellowship with others would help strengthen all who gather in the name of Jesus.  “Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.”  Matthew 28:16 (NIV)

Tuesday: Go In Authority.  Pray that God’s authority would be taken seriously by all believers — especially in regards to fulfilling His commands.  Pray for a submissive spirit to the authority of Jesus as you go and do the things He has commanded.  “Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.’”  Matthew 28:18 (NIV)

Wednesday: Go In Involvement.  Pray that you would recognize the importance of being involved with the death of Christ in order to be raised with Christ.  Pray that you would be involved in the important work of God which is accomplished by Him in baptism.  “Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?”  Romans 6:3 (NIV)

Thursday: Go In Teaching.  Pray that your teaching remains impartial and true to the Word of God.  Pray that your obedience to the truth of God’s Word would be reflected in the way you teach others.  “‘Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are.’”  Matthew 22:16 (NIV)

Friday: Go In Help.  Pray that you would recognize the constant presence of God as your help in time of need.  Pray that your daily walk with God would help others know His nearness and availability.  Pray that God’s help would fill you with great contentment.  “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”  Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)

Saturday:  Go Everywhere.  Pray that God would help you to see the opportunities in your daily life to proclaim a living faith in Jesus.  Pray that you would know the nearness of God’s kingdom as you live a resurrected life.  Pray that the message of Jesus would be seen in you and heard from you everywhere you go.  “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’”  Matthew 10:7 (NIV)