Wednesday, December 01, 2010

The Power of Two

19 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. Matthew 18:19 (NIV)

The word “agree” is the Greek word “unity” [sumphoneo] where we get our English word “symphony.”

In order to have harmony in our prayers, there are a number of things we need to agree on.

1. We must agree that Jesus is “the way, the truth and the life”
2. We must agree that the Bible is inerrant and inspired by God.
3. We must agree on certain foundational truths.
4. We must agree on what we are praying about.
5. We must agree on how we are going to petition God in prayer.
6. We must agree on what we are believing God for in prayer.

The power of a praying church is a formidable force with unlimited and untapped possibilities.

“The church needs to be unified in believing that the invisible realm is real and that they have been given a place of privileged authority and access in it. Most people know they should pray, but many don’t believe it’s going to make a difference. If they recognize there is a very real penetration in the invisible realm, it emboldens them, they can believe with greater faith. Jesus came to change things, to save people, to heal the sick, to transform families and circumstances, and to impact nations with a moral turnaround in the souls of people. And the power of a praying church is the key to that.” Pastor Jack Hayford.

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