In John 17, there are seven major concerns our Lord Jesus Christ addressed in prayer. We want to lift our voices and pray for the church. we want to lift a banner of prayer over the church and I believe that God will heal the church.
1. Pray that none shall be lost:
Pray thay as many as the Lord shall add to the church shall remain. We will not lose anyone to hell and destruction. Let us pray that as many as the Lord shall add to us will be retained and we shall grow.
2. Pray that the Father will keep us from evil:
Let us pray that God will keep each of us from evil and deliver us from temptation. The whole world lies in wickedness and there is so much evil in the world. Let us pray that God will keep each of us from evil. Battles are a normal part of this life. It is my prayer that God will keep us from evil and wickedness.
3. Pray that we may be one in Him:
Pray that we will be one in Him. Unity in the body is so important. United we stand; divided we fall. When we dwell in unity, then we are strong. God is not an author of confusion. He is the Spirit of oneness. I pray that the Lord shall heal the cracks amongst us and make us dwell in unity.
4. Pray that the Lord may sanctify us by His Word and truth:
Let us pray that the word that comes forth from time to time shall heal and sanctify us. May the word wash us thoroughly and keep us sanctified. The Lord said “I have sanctified them by your truth”. May you be sanctified in the name of Jesus Christ!
5. Pray that we may know His name:
Let’s us pray that the name of the Lord shall be exalted and magnified in the church. I pray that the name of the Lord shall heal the sick and set the captives free. I pray that at the mention of the name of the Lord every knee shall bow.
6. Pray that we may see His glory in the church:
Let us pray that the glory of God shall be seen among us when we gather. Pray that the glory of God shall be manifested in the church among us. Pray that the luminance of the glory of God shall drive away devils and liberate your mind.
7. Pray that we will do the work of the Father as Jesus did it:
This is our time and now is the season. There is work to be done and we will arise and so that work. Pray that great and effectual doors of ministry shall be opened unto us and we shall possess it fully.
I have no doubt that God has heard us and we will win.
I love you
Pastor Noah Simpe
