Pop-Up Prayer Gatherings
- 10am Saturday 9/7 @ the Pedestrian Bridge w/Emily Drainville Cordon – 335 S Water Street, PVD
- 6:30pm Monday 9/9 @ Farignoli Park w/Ashley and Adam – 945 Smith Street, PVD
Opening Prayer
O God, the King Eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into morning, drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace, that having done your will with cheerfulness throughout the day, we may when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks. Amen.
Quiet
Spend a Moment in Silent, Centering Prayer. Become aware of the presence of God.
Scripture
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.
19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. 20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
21 To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” – Revelation 3:14-22
Pause. Remind yourself you are in God’s presence. And read again slowly, perhaps out loud. Ask the Lord, “What are you saying to me today? How does this word speak into my life.” Pay attention to anything the Holy Spirit highlights as you read. Is there a rebuke, an encouragement, an invitation to receive? A command to obey? Thank the Lord for his love for you. Sit in his presence, and give his word access to your heart.
Prayer
Pray for Discipleship and our Corporate Way of Life
- Pray for new people to participate in Pathway and join a home church
- Pray for Home Churches to grow as families following the path of Jesus together
- Pray for Discipleship huddles and accountability groups to form
- Pray for the launch of the Midweek gathering
- Pray for newcomers to be drawn to our way of life and attend Intro classes on Sundays
- Pray for new Home Church leaders to rise up, be identified, and be empowered and equipped to start new home churches
- Pray for other expressions of community following the way of Jesus to emerge this year
Quiet
Spend a few more moments quietly with Jesus, listening to anything He wants to say, or simply just being with Him in his presence.
Closing Prayer
Lord, because of my blindness I’m not even able to see my need. I live in a culture that is wealthy and self-sufficient…and yet in the spiritual realm, the truth is I am wretched, poor, naked, and blind. My healing begins by acknowledging my desperate need for you. And so this morning, I do just that. Heal my blindness, clothe me with your righteousness, and give me gold refined in the fire. Help me to become more and more aware of my need for you this year and more quick to ask you for help. Thank you that you are generous. Thank you that there is nothing I truly need that you cannot provide. Amen.
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