FOM Notes

The Gift Of Praying For One Another
Part 3 of 4 in the series “Does Prayer Really Work?”

July 19, 2009 Pastor Scott Oldenburgh

LET’S EVALUATE

Does praying for others really matter?

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT GOD

à God asks us to (come) to Him about all things

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”

Ephesians 6:18

Reality Check:

God isn’t going to divinely tell you what cereal to eat

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT OURSELVES

à We can’t (fix) people on our own

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

Psalm 46:1

Reality Check:

We are not excused for not helping one another

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT OTHERS

à Everyone needs (God’s) love and leadership

“The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me.”

Psalm 116:6

Reality Check:

Sometimes the truth is not easy to hear

HOW IS PRAYING FOR OTHERS A GIFT?

ª A (selfless) gift

Sacrificial love is a meaningful gift

ª A gift of (encouragement)

A reminder that there is still hope

ª A gift of (inclusion)

Don’t let them forget, they’re not in this alone

ª A gift of (lasting value)

God is bigger than our circumstances