https://odb.org/MY/2023/07/23/remember-in-prayer
One of the most powerful weapons we possess as a believer is the power to communicate directly with our Lord Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. Besides the relationship part, prayer is powerful because it can move the hand of God. Prayer is also powerful because, as believers, we have authority and power over demonic forces. Thus, as we pray, we will assist angelic forces as they battle evil principalities of the air in the spiritual realm. The demonic forces also gain power from the worship of those who believe in them.
In addition to the relationship with God and the intercessory prayer, we can also remember others in prayer. We can make it a habit to pray for a list of people from our loved ones like our spouse, our children to our family, our cell group members, the people we know in church whom we know need prayers as well as our friends and colleagues. We could pray for others as they go through crises or issues in life or just pray for their general well-being and health, and most importantly, that the Lord will strengthen their faith or that they will not lose sight of Christ and the narrow path as they live out life. As Christians, we have a concept of remembering and covering others with prayers like a layer of protection. And we can also pray for those in closed countries who are underground believers or who are already facing persecution for their faith.
The message this morning is that we all ought to develop a life of regular prayer and communion with God, and as we spend time praying, use the time to pray for people we know who are in need of prayers. For example, people who are miserable at their current jobs and are on the lookout despite the challenging economic outlook. Or those who are currently unemployed and looking for a job. Or those who are inflicted with sickness for God to heal them or to taper down their suffering.
Prayer is usually unseen and in the background. The people we pray for may not even know that we are praying for them. Yet it is a potent spiritual tool available to us as believers in Christ. Invest time in it and pray for people!
Have a blessed Sunday worship service this morning, everyone! Exalt the Lord on high, for He is worthy of all our praises and worship! May He dwell in the praises of His people, may our worship be a sweet incense unto His throne!
Ronnie's Thoughts 