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We know prayer can move mountains, and that prayer moves the hand of God. When we pray, something happens in the spiritual realm. Perhaps the physical manifestation may take time, but at least something is already moving in the heavens. That is why we pray that His will be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Jesus has given us the authority that whatever we bind here on earth will be bound in heaven, that whatever we loose (permit) here on earth will be loosed in heaven.
If we can’t be the boots on the ground preaching the gospel, we can pray for those who do. Likewise, if we can’t be that missionary reaching out in a closed country, we could pray. Prayers cover their work with the blood of the Lamb and protect them from the fiery darts of the evil one. Prayer also helps them clear the way for the Holy Spirit to move in their midst. That the hearts of their audience may be softened and their eyes opened to see, understand anfld accept the mysteries of God, which is Christ. Colossians 2:2 – the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ.
One of the best ways to pray is to follow the example of Jorn of today’s ODB life story. One by one, by name, as we imagine their faces. We could start by praying for our cell group and those that we are reaching out to, like our neighbours and our colleagues and family. The most important thing is to allocate time and do it regularly on a consistent basis. No one may know our contribution to the Kingdom of Heaven, but what matters is we have the ears of God as we pray for others in our midst. It will require time and effort to do this consistently, but it will be well worth the efforr as we will see the physical transformation on earth one day! We don’t just pray for salvation of souls but the transformation of lives and a deeper understanding of Christ and the things of God. May His name be lifted up, and may His glory shine forth in all the nations all over the world! Amen!
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