that You are stirring up in my
heart? What is it that You want
me to hold loosely and be
willing to walk away from, and
what is it that You want me to
fervently commit to for the rest
of my life? Through what
channel in my life do You want
to release blessing? What are
You calling me to?
committed to Me forever. But I know that is not the question you are asking. I
call you first and foremost to prayer, fervent, constant prayer for those people
and situations that I bring before you. I call you to sacrifice your time and
comfort in order to pray for others and for My kingdom seeking always to
advance My purpose in every prayer you breathe. The privilege of prayer is
given to you that you may be blessed and be a blessing to those around you.
Intercession is a nearly invisible ministry, but it is My very heart.
Sometimes no one, including you, will know whether your prayer moves My
hand and heart. Pray before Me and never to gain the attention of others.
Pray more in private and solitude than in public to guard your heart from
religious pride. When I call you to fast, listen to My instruction rather than the
advice of another. There are many ways and things to fast, and you must be
in obedience to Me if your prayers are to be effective.
Pray in the Spirit often in order to build up yourself and commune with Me
in a way that reaches beyond your own thoughts. Be confident that My Spirit
prays with you and perfects your requests. You can pray in My will even when
you are not sure what My will is.
Be committed to prayer in every situation and opportunity. Hold loosely
methods and structures that people attach to prayer, but use what they have
to offer. Be flexible enough to adapt to changing needs and methods, but
never lose the passion for true prayer. Do not become entangled in
controversy over the "right" way to pray, just pray. Do not stumble over the
trappings that some may attach to prayer, just pray. Do not get stuck on other
issues and questions that arise, just pray.
Join with others who want to pray, and together become My body bringing
My kingdom to earth. I hear every prayer of every child of Mine and every
prayer that comes from a humble, contrite heart. It is My plan to bring blessing
and the manifestation of My kingdom everywhere, and I choose to use
intercessors to do it. I call you to be a part of that process anywhere that I
place you at any time now or in the future.
This is how I want you to "leave your comfort zone" and enter into a
position of eternal significance. This is how I want you to make a difference.
True prayer is the hardest thing to actually do and the very lifeblood of My
kingdom. It will require great sacrifice, compassion, patience, discernment,
and love. Do not shrink from the call. You have heard it before and allowed
distraction to pull you away. I call you afresh. Come and see what I will do.
Matthew 6:5-8; Matthew 6:16-18; 1 Corinthians 14:1-5; Romans 8:26-27
2 Timothy 2:1-7; Isaiah 57:15; Isaiah 66:1-2; 2 Timothy 1:6-11
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