For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
ROMANS 10:16b-17
When we speak to the Lord of Creation on behalf of someone, something happens. Words in the Lutheran Liturgy come to mind: "He recalls his promises and leads his people forth in joy." How powerful it is to have someone express intercede for their burdens, or give thanks for their joy!
It is the Lord who spoke the Word
It is His People who give voice to that Word
When we pray for another, when we speak God's Words of promise, we remind or help others know of His love and faithfulness. We can't always solve someone else's problems or take their burdens from them, but we can always pray.
Mother Teresa said: "Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God."
Living in a practice of mission, Jesus style, prayer is our #1 go to conversation. Jesus lived in an intentional rhythm of prayer. Paul urges us to: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 Imagine what God could do if we actually did that!
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