Encouraging Leadership in Prayer
Today, let's focus on encouraging our pastor to take on a leadership role in championing the value of prayer within the church community.
Suggested Reading:
1.Devotional Bible Verse:
"Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12
Reflection: Reflect on the qualities of a praying leader as outlined in Acts 6:4 and how our pastor's leadership in prayer can impact the spiritual growth of the church. Through prayer and encouragement, we can empower our pastor to lead by example in prayer, fostering spiritual growth and unity within the church.
EGW Quote: “Why should the sons and daughters of God be reluctant to pray, when prayer is the key in the hand of faith to unlock heaven’s storehouse, where are treasured the boundless resources of Omnipotence? Without unceasing prayer and diligent watching we are in danger of growing careless and of deviating from the right path. The adversary seeks continually to obstruct the way to the mercy seat, that we may not by earnest supplication and faith obtain grace and power to resist temptation. ” (Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 94)
2. Join the boiler room and follow along with their devotional reading for the day.
Day 28 Heart Challenges:
1.Write a letter of encouragement to our pastor, expressing gratitude for their leadership.
2.Pray together as a group, asking for God's blessing and guidance for our pastor.
3.Discuss practical ways to support our pastor in prioritizing prayer within the church community.
4. Prayerfully read and reflect on Ephesians 4:3 and Steps to Christ, p. 99.3 to prepare for Day 29
Additional reading:
Believers from across Thailand and neighboring countries gathered for a prayer retreat last October 12-15, 2023. Participants engaged in fellowship, studied the Word of God, embarked on prayer walks, and participated in breakout sessions where they shared experiences and learned about developing their personal walks with the Lord. Among the attendees were individuals from various nationalities, including Americans, Spanish, Africans, Filipinos, Thais, Burmese, Indonesians, Swiss, Chinese and others. The atmosphere resembled an upper room experience, fostering heavenly fellowship.
One attendee shared that his favorite part was the united prayer, noting that the timely talks resonated deeply with everyone present, feeling tailored to individual needs. Such moments were attributed to the work of the Holy Spirit, and gratitude was expressed for the opportunity to be in God's presence. A video capturing the essence of the retreat is available below.
Inspired by this experience, the prayer team in Japan, seeks to replicate a similar gathering. On March 15 to 17, a prayer retreat with the theme "By His Faith" will take place. The event will be hosted at the SDA Tokyo International Church.
You can register by clicking the button below.
Register for the Prayer Retreat
or contact Hana through the email below for more information. We are willing to walk you through the process.
If attending in person is not feasible, consider supporting the endeavor through prayer or financial contributions by contacting 247unitedprayer.org or 247unitedprayerjapan@gmail.com. We are inviting prayer partners from Japan and neighboring countries to join. Don't miss this exciting opportunity for fellowship and blessing. Be enriched and blessed!