PRAYER AND FASTING

FOR OUR MINISTRY TO ONE ANOTHER  

Over fifty times in the New Testament, we are called to do something to “one another”. We are to care for, bear with, honor, sing to, do good, forgive:

“Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another.” (1 Pet. 5:5)
“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” (1 Pet. 4:9)
“Encourage one another and build one another up.” (1 Thes. 5:11)
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another.” (1 Pet. 4:10)

Christ came into this world to create His Church, consisting of redeemed people, and the local church is an earthly expression of the Universal Church. The New Testament letters were written to actual congregations living and serving together.

Next week, let us pray for each church member—that they would faithfully live out these “one anothers” and be actively involved in the life of the church, using the gifts to encourage others. As we approach the summer season and upcoming church events, pray that each member would be ready and willing to respond to the needs and opportunities that arise. Please pray:
  • For the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, that we would continue to grow in our knowledge of God, learn to walk worthy of our calling, and bear the fruit of obedience.

  • For the empowerment of the Holy Spirit as we minister to one another, that we would build each other up, cultivate true unity, and encourage one another toward love and good works.

  • For readiness to serve in whatever opportunities arise, especially in the coming months at events such as Church Day, camps, VBS, etc.

  • That we would be a witness to the world through the love we have for one another.