In church yesterday, we were studying Mark 14 where Jesus is praying in the garden with his disciples. And pastor Paul was talking about as a church, are we willing to pray EARNESTLY to God. Praying passionatly and together as a body of believers to God for wisdom, guidence and direction, etc. Not just our individual prayers, but our prayers as a community. We are well intentioned, but we get "caught up" we get misdirected. He shared this quote with us:
“Never be surprised if you hear ministers of the gospel dwelling much on the importance of prayer. This is the point we want to bring you to; we want to know that you pray. Your views of doctrine may be correct. Your love of Protestantism may be warm and unmistakable. But still this may be nothing more than head knowledge and party spirit.
“We want to know whether you are actually acquainted with the throne of grace, and whether you can speak to God as well as speak about God. Do you wish to find out whether you are a true Christian? Then rest assured that my question is of the very first importance – Do you pray?“
~ J.C. Ryle
KICK.
It was uncomfortable. We spent like 45 minutes in small groups praying; for each other and for the church, the community it was awesome. I mean you could FEEL the peace of God in the room. This week I am listening carefully to what the Spirit is telling me. In those uncomfortable silences and moments I will listen. I will listen and PRAY.
The question is, what will you hear?
...Be still and know.
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