Lynne Green President of the Baptist Union has called us to be beacons of prayer (Click here). If you would like to join me in with praying for the church and the surrounding community over the summer then please visit this blog where I'll be posting what I will be praying for each week. Together we can become a 'beacon of prayer'
Prepare: Jesus knows that we will go through tough times and times of
change, . Share those times with God now.
Read: John 14: 1-14 Click here
Reflection: The disciples are troubled, understandably since Jesus is
going away and they are going to be left ‘minding the shop’. They are not
worried about how they will get to heaven but how they will live on earth in
the absence of Jesus. Jesus assures them that because of what he is about to do
they will be able to enjoy the same relationship with God while on earth as he
himself has enjoyed while on earth. As a result, they will be able to do what Jesus has been doing
and continue his work. In particular, they will be able to pray with confidence
and find that Jesus continues to live and work through their prayers (v 13). These words of Jesus state that God wants to do great things through
us. That what we ask in line with Gods will will be done. This should revolutionise
our praying. What does it mean for you to pray in the name of Jesus (v
13)?
‘You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it’
(v 14).
Prayer Ideas
- Be still and be prepared to let God share what is on his heart for you. Some of your requests may change – and maybe you will be the answer to some of them yourself (v 13)!
- As you walk or drive through your part of town this week pray that God would open your eyes to what he wants to see happening there.
- Listen to the worship song 'God of this city' by Chris Tomlin: Click here