July 24, 2019 LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE ; TOPIC - THE NEED FOR A PRAYER PARTNER
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THE LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
TOPIC - THE NEED FOR A PRAYER PARTNER
Read Matthew 18:18-20
18. Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
19. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
MEMORISE: Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven (Matthew 18:19)
EXPOSITION
Prayer is necessary in communicating with God and expressing our minds before Him. Prayer is one of the Kingdom principles. Our spiritual strength and stability largely depend on our prayer lives. If you succeed in your prayer life, you succeed in life, and vice versa. As much as the Bible instructs us to regularly engage in private prayer (Matt. 6:6), it warns us against forsaking the gathering of the brethren (Heb. 10:25), and strongly emphasises the effectiveness of prayer partnership (Matt. 18:19-20).
Nevertheless, it is a pity that much emphasis is seldom laid on the issue of prayer partnership amidst us today. There are benefits of having prayer partners. First, many people often struggle in prayer, finding it difficult to stay longer in prayer, when they do it alone. This is why the Bible instructs us to pray with, and for one another (Jas. 5:16). Second, you need not face your challenges alone, if you have a prayer partner who will pray with you and hold you accountable. Third, almost everyone is fighting a private battle; you need a faithful prayer partner you can share your experiences with. Fourth, bearing the burden of emotional and spiritual trauma can drain your body, discourage your soul and trouble your spirit (cf. Prov. 27:17).
How then can you find a right prayer partner?
1. It all starts with praying to God to connect you with the right person.
2. You need one you can trust, who can keep your prayer needs private.
3. You need one who knows and believes in God's Word; many of the situations we seek in prayer have already been addressed in the Bible.
4. You need a spiritual Christian. A carnal person cannot understand the things of the Spirit (1 Cor. 2:14-15).
PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, help me to be spiritually sensitive in choosing my prayer partners.
2. Lord, connect me with spiritual people who will enhance my spiritual growth and development.
3. Lord, let the spirit of correct spiritual partnership reign in Your Church.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Job 6:24 - 9:13; Acts 20:7 – 20:28
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!
THE LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
TOPIC - THE NEED FOR A PRAYER PARTNER
Read Matthew 18:18-20
18. Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
19. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
MEMORISE: Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven (Matthew 18:19)
EXPOSITION
Prayer is necessary in communicating with God and expressing our minds before Him. Prayer is one of the Kingdom principles. Our spiritual strength and stability largely depend on our prayer lives. If you succeed in your prayer life, you succeed in life, and vice versa. As much as the Bible instructs us to regularly engage in private prayer (Matt. 6:6), it warns us against forsaking the gathering of the brethren (Heb. 10:25), and strongly emphasises the effectiveness of prayer partnership (Matt. 18:19-20).
Nevertheless, it is a pity that much emphasis is seldom laid on the issue of prayer partnership amidst us today. There are benefits of having prayer partners. First, many people often struggle in prayer, finding it difficult to stay longer in prayer, when they do it alone. This is why the Bible instructs us to pray with, and for one another (Jas. 5:16). Second, you need not face your challenges alone, if you have a prayer partner who will pray with you and hold you accountable. Third, almost everyone is fighting a private battle; you need a faithful prayer partner you can share your experiences with. Fourth, bearing the burden of emotional and spiritual trauma can drain your body, discourage your soul and trouble your spirit (cf. Prov. 27:17).
How then can you find a right prayer partner?
1. It all starts with praying to God to connect you with the right person.
2. You need one you can trust, who can keep your prayer needs private.
3. You need one who knows and believes in God's Word; many of the situations we seek in prayer have already been addressed in the Bible.
4. You need a spiritual Christian. A carnal person cannot understand the things of the Spirit (1 Cor. 2:14-15).
PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, help me to be spiritually sensitive in choosing my prayer partners.
2. Lord, connect me with spiritual people who will enhance my spiritual growth and development.
3. Lord, let the spirit of correct spiritual partnership reign in Your Church.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Job 6:24 - 9:13; Acts 20:7 – 20:28
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!
July 24, 2019 LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE ; TOPIC - THE NEED FOR A PRAYER PARTNER
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