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Connectivity with the Church in our city

 

Lord, I lift up the Church in our city. Thank You for creating the body as one unit made up of many parts. Help us understand the value of each part as You have arranged them. We confess that we’ve minimized other parts. Forgive us, for we are all baptized by one Spirit into one body. Help us to work at being one: concerned about one another—suffering with and rejoicing with other congregations as appropriate. (1 Cor. 12:12-26)

 
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By Sandra Higley

From the repentance-driven call by leadership to the repentant response of the corporate gathering, solemn (or sacred) assembly is all about turning back to God. But the process of grieving, mourning and wailing as we draw near to God is not a familiar one to many of us (Jas. 4:8-10).  Here are some prayer points that may be helpful in moving that direction.

  • Father, help me to understand the truth about my situation.  Grant me repentance, which I know is a gift from You.  Wake me up, Lord! Help me see where my mind, will, and emotions are being held captive by the enemy. (2 Tim. 2:25-26)
  • Lord, make me sick of my sin, not just its consequences.  Grant me a godly sorrow that leads to repentance and leaves no regrets. (2 Cor. 7:9-10)
  • Holy Spirit, thank You that You are with me to convict me of my sin.  Forgive me for the ways I’ve ignored Your voice and quenched and grieved You.  I reject condemnation from the enemy, but I embrace Your conviction. (Jn. 16:8; Eph. 4:30; 1 Th. 5:19; Ro. 8:1-2)
  • I just can’t stand it, Lord—every word I speak is tainted with this world!  I’m completely unraveled in Your presence.  Touch my lips with Your purging fire.  (Is. 6:5)
  • Holy God, I repent in earnest of my lukewarm state of existence.  I’ve gone on for a long time in self-sufficiency, thinking I’m doing just fine.  Give me eyes to see that I am utterly pitiful—poor, blind, and naked. (Rev. 3:16-19)
  • Merciful Lord, Your undying love and incredible compassion are my only hope.  I know that my sins are against You and You only. Grant me a broken, willing spirit and a contrite heart so I can offer it to You. (Ps. 51:1-4,12,17)
  • Lord, only You know how truly wicked my heart is—I can’t even begin to comprehend it.  I’m going to keep on seeking You until You shower righteousness on me.  Replace my heart of stone with a heart of flesh that beats hard after You. (Jer. 17:9; Hos. 10:12; Ezk. 36:25-27)
  • Gracious God, give me a balanced perspective on who You are.  Sometimes I’ve held on tightly to Your grace, but ignored the fact that You are a consuming fire.  I know that the vastness of Your forgiveness does not reduce Your holiness.  Help me to fear You in a way that leads to wisdom.  Help me grasp the depth of Your love for me. (Dt. 4:27; 1 Pet. 1:16; Ps. 111:10; Eph. 3:17-19)

--These prayer points are taken from the Pray! prayer guide Prayers of Repentance by Sandra Higley.  Bookmarks are available in packs of 50 at www.praymag.com. 

 
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