Friday, 09 May 2008
Posted by Bart on May 9, 2008
I need your help. Saturday we will begin seeking a family of peace in Manchester. This concept comes from the sending of the 72 in Luke 10 and is detailed in Organic Church by Neil Cole. Neil talks about the 102b virus.
The Ten2b Prayer Virus
We all know “the prayer the Lord taught us” known commonly as “The Lord’s Prayer.” But this was not the only prayer Jesus taught us to pray. In Luke 10:2b, Jesus instructs his disciples to “beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field.” That word, “beseech” is a very strong word. The man with leprosy ‘beseeched’ Jesus to heal him.
“Lord of the harvest, we see that the harvest is plentiful but that the workers are few. Lord of the harvest, would you send forth workers into your harvest field, here in _______ [your city], across North America, and to the ends of the earth.”
Please pray this for Manchester, TN.
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May 9, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Bart - Thank you for this post and thank you for your faithfulness in maintaining this sight. With Bethany’s birth and preparing to move I have really gotten out of the habit of having a daily devotion. I read a book this week - In Constant Prayer by Robert Benson - that helped remind me to get back at it. I was also encouraged by the effort you have put into this virtual accountability. So, I am going to make every effort to be here again on a daily basis.
Today I prayed the morning prayer printed in Benson’s book and read Psalm 150 and 1 Corinthians 13.
May 11, 2008 at 8:21 am
Welcome back!!
You have been missed.