E.M. Bounds wrote, “Our praying, however, needs to be pressed and pursued with energy that never tires, a persistency which will not be denied, and a courage which never fails.”
The Apostle Paul is a great example of a man of God who was a man of prayer. We are given many examples in scripture of Paul exhorting believers to pray. We are also given many examples of Paul the prayer warrior. Paul had a bull dog determination when it came to prayer and we should have the same mindset. Our hearts should be burdened and broken with a desire to pray. O to have a burning flame within that awakens us in the middle of the night to come boldly to the throne on the behalf of many!
Church Plant in Starkville, Mississippi- Shining Light Baptist Church- There should be no lack of fire or fervency to pray for this request! Let’s lift up Pastor John Harvey as the date grows closer for the first service. Bro. John has shared many good reports on twitter of how God has been working already. Praise the Lord that a man was saved this past Saturday while they were passing out John and Romans!! The first service (Lord willing) will be February 16, 2014. Let’s Pray for Holy Spirit power upon the preaching and teaching of God's word; God’s hedge of protection and that God will provide all that is needed for this exciting new work! Let's pray that many upon many souls will be saved and lives changed!
Will you pray for this request? One of the wonderful blessings of prayer is that we get to be a part of such a work even though we may never attend Shining Light Baptist Church. We can pray faithfully and powerfully for God to move and work mightily! Let's pray and anticipate the good reports of God showing up big in the city of Starkville, Ms.