Communication

August 13th – Colossians 4:12

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.”

So often when we hear of another’s troubles the first thing we say is, “Sending prayers.” But how often do we actually stop what we’re doing in that moment and petition the Lord? When it comes to helping others, one of the most powerful things we can do is to pray. To fervently intercede for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. For it is a powerful expression of love, unity, and solidarity within the body of Christ. We all have a spiritual walk. And by lifting each other up in prayer, we participate each other’s spiritual journeys, offering support, encouragement, and healing. The gift of prayer is a powerful gift of communication between us and God. And we are to use it often, coming before Him for not only ourselves, but each other, with the hopeful expectation that He will answer every petition. Through our prayers, we not only connect with God but also create a network of care and empathy. One that transcends distances and differences, embodying the unity and love that characterize the body of Christ.

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August 10th- Colossians 4:2

Colossians 4:2

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

Paul tells us to dedicate ourselves to prayer. Why? Because prayer is our direct line of communication with God. Through prayer we talk with God, give Him the desires and sorrows of our hearts, lift up others and their needs, confess our sins, and thank Him for our blessings. By dedicating ourselves to prayer, we open the door to a deeper relationship with the Lord through intimacy and trust. And when we pray we invite God into every aspect of our lives, seeking guidance, strength, and comfort in times of need. It aligns our hearts with the Father’s will and reminds us of our dependency on Him. Regular and devoted prayer transforms our perspective. It enables us to see life’s challenges through a spiritual lens. Prayer keeps us aware of God’s presence and encourages a spirit of humility. God is always ready and anxious to hear from His children. So pray. Tell God what is in your heart and mind. He’s always listening!

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May 16th – 2 Chronicles 7:14

2 Chronicles 7:14

As hard as it can be, change is a good thing. Especially when it comes to our walk with God. Even if at times it’s one step forward two steps back, our relationship with the Lord is to be one of perpetual motion. And repentance is just the thing to bring about growth and change. True repentance involves four things. First is humility. When we sin against God we need to come before Him with a truly sorry heart. One that hurts because it hurt God. Next is prayer. Jesus gave His life to provide an open line of communication between us and God. And we need to use it to confess the wrong we’ve done. Third is to continually seek God’s face. This means studying His Word and striving to live according to His commandments. Finally, we need to turn from our wickedness. It isn’t enough to just apologize for the sin we commit. We need to literally change the sinful behavior. If we take these steps, God promises to hear us, forgive our sins, and give us healing, change, and a deeper relationship with Him.

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December 11th – Psalm 66:20

Psalm 66:20

Don’t you hate it when you’re trying to reach someone and your call goes straight to voicemail? That never happens with God. Through the privilege of prayer, we have a direct and open line of communication with the Lord. And no matter how long it’s been, He picks up on the first ring. Because God is always excited to hear from His children. For He’s been anxiously waiting, ready and eager to receive our call. Some Christians mistakenly believe that God only wants to hear from us about the big stuff. But the truth is, He cares about every area of our lives, big and small. So much so that one of the many wonderful names of God is El Roi, the God who sees me. Our Lord never slumbers nor sleeps. His eyes are always watching over the righteous, His ears always listening for their prayers. Not a moment goes by where He takes His eye off of us. For He is the One who, “keeps us in life, and does not allow our feet to slip.” (Ps. 66:9)

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