Day 21: Let’s Get the Word Out
Thank you for joining the journey with me for the past 21 days. I have appreciated hearing from you and enjoyed writing (and speaking) to you daily! I hope that the characters we visited and examples of answered prayer were an encouragement to you.
My prayer for you is taken from Ephesians 1:17-19, “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.”
Let us gather at the end of these 21 days and tell stories of God's goodness, of answered prayers. Let us speak of our Red Sea moments or finding courage for today. Let's be honest about desperation, numb grief, questions, and doubts… and remind one another of the promise of His presence. Let us gather around the fire of the Spirit burning – our testimonies sparking a flame of faith that will prophesy the possibility of God to others, waging war on darkness.
Paul encourages us in Ephesians 6 to, “Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.” He also asks for prayer, which we can adopt as ours today, “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel.” His Spirit is anointing you today. Be intentional about telling your God stories; tell of His goodness and faithfulness over your life and His love and grace surrounding you.
Reflect and Respond
Help us, Lord, to be like Enoch, that our life would be characterised by walking with You and Moses, that we would ask to see your glory.
Like Joshua, trust your promises and pray audaciously, and Hannah, whose despair turned to delight.
Like Asaph, who found himself in the sanctuary to find the truth, and David, who listened for your guidance.
Like Elijah, who travailed, and Elisha, who saw the supernatural army of angels.
Like Solomon, who asked for wisdom, and Daniel, who prayed morning, noon and evening.
Like Zechariah and Elizabeth, who prayed for decades and who asked honest questions,
Like the woman who reached out to touch your robe,
Like Philip, give us ears to hear your direction,
Like those who prayed for Peter's release, thank you for showing us the importance of praying together.
Like Paul and Silas, help us worship in all circumstances, even in our darkest hour.
Like the woman who poured perfume, may our sacrifice please you.
In your name, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus
“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
