What to Pray For:

 

1.  That we would have unity amid diversity - loving those with whom we have nothing in common but the gospel.

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2.  That a culture of disciplining would form in which making disciples is viewed as an ordinary part of the Christian life. 

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3.  That faithful leaders in the church would use Scripture to train members to do the work of ministry.  

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4.  That a hunger for studying the gospel would form among members so that they can guide and guard one another in it. 

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5.  That transparent, meaningful relationships would become normal and remaining anonymous strange. 

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6.  The preaching of God's Word - that it would be biblically careful and Holy Spirit imbued. 

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7.  That leaders in the church would remain above reproach, kept from temptation, complacency, idols and worldliness.  

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8.  That the church's songs would teach members to biblically confess, lament and praise. 

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9.  That the church's prayers would be infused with biblical ambitions, honesty and humility. 

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10.  That adult members would work to disciple teenagers and children and not just leave it to programming. 

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11.  That the church's primary teachers grow in dedication to God's Word even when no one's watching. 

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12.  That it would grow in being distinct from the world in love and holiness, even as it engages outsiders. 

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13.  That members would share the gospel this week - and see more conversions and healings!

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14.  That members would be prepared for persecution, remembering to love, not cruse, their persecutors. 

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15.  That hopes for political change would be outstretched by the hope of heaven. 

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16.  That giving would be faithful, as well as joyful, consistent and sacrificial.

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17.  That more members would use their careers to take the gospel to places it's never been. 

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18.  That members would be good and do good in their workplaces this week. 

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19.  That this people and ministries of this church will be the answer to a lost ones prayer. 

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20.  That the light of Jesus will draw others here like moths to a flame. 

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21.  That we will not grow weary in our prayers. 

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22.  That we recognize God's working in our midst and give Him honor and glory. 

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23.  That we trust God with our whole hear, mind and soul. 

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24.  That we begin to live the Gospel life "all in".  

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This is hardly the "official list" of the 18 most important things to pray.  The point is for all of us to start praying more intentionally for our churches and to encourage others to do the same. 

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"I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 

Ephesians 4: 1 -3 

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"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray and seak my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.   Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place." 

2 Chronicles 7: 14 - 15

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"So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual up-building." 

Romans 14: 19

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