The Lord has spoken clearly to our church leadership, and we are in the midst of experiencing the fruits of their obedience to Him. The intensified focus on prayer has made a palpable difference in the spiritual atmosphere of our church. Today, let’s reflect on two questions.
Why “Us”?
The Lord’s Prayer is distinguished by its use of plurals: “our” Father, give “us” this day, as “we” forgive. Pastor Sam has shared with us that when we pray the Lord’s Prayer, immediately we are reminded that we are never alone. We are in a community of believers, we are in partnership with God through Christ, and Jesus Himself is present to intercede for us as we pray.
Why us?
Bronx Bethany has long been called a place of prayer. So why is Bronx Bethany being called to prayer? It seems God has called us to a new level in this practice: intentional prayer, continual prayer, prayer according to God’s agenda and not our own. Pastor Sam has encouraged us not just to view prayer as a stand-alone activity, but to intentionally have prayer infused into everything we do.
Oh, there's a third question. Are you praying?
If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then you are also part of this community called to prayer. I encourage you to pray with us. We eagerly look forward to seeing the hand of God at work in us, in our families, in our communities, in our world.
God calls us to pray.
God hears when we pray.
God answers prayer.
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