That phrase is an intriguing one. It alludes to the fact that in life we want to take utmost advantage of everything available to us. In negotiations we want to walk away knowing we got everything we possibly could. The sports world has similar phrases. Leave nothing on the field (football). Leave nothing on the floor (basketball). Contestants will expend everything they have mentally and physically to win.
Christians are Christ’s team engaging the enemy for the victory of Christ’s Kingdom in the lives of man. And in our play book, one of the strategic elements for victory is corporate prayer.
The subject and practice of prayer has filled many sermons, books and testimonies. It is referenced throughout the pages of Scripture almost as a given. In fact it is assumed prayer is a natural activity of a child of God. We all talk to God often informally in the course of daily events, and sometimes more formally in a dedicated time of prayer and devotion. In January we focused three sermons on prayer and then ended with something called a Concert of Prayer on January 29th. And what a great night it was. About 250 adults assembled to pray. It may be the largest corporate prayer gathering the church has seen. But we dare not let it end there. Individual and family prayer times are important engagements for Christians, but it is the times of corporate prayer in the book of Acts that really get my attention. Does God work through the prayers of the church body when it is assembled to pray, in ways He does not in any other format? Corporate prayer in the early church had a power I long for. The Prayer Mobilization Team is planning for three additional corporate prayer times in 2012. Watch for dates and details. We have a lot to pray for as we long to see God’s power at work. I challenge us to leave nothing on the table.
Hey Pastor Dave! It's so good to read your thoughts and I am very much looking forward to many more post from you! I couldn't agree more about the importance of corporate prayer and making it available for the people of the church. My church recently participated in a denominational 40 Day Prayer Vigil that resulted in many, many churches dedicating one day for a period of 40 days to pray for specific needs within our denomination, district, local communities and our own churches. As a result of that event, we are now setting aside one day a quarter for our own 24 Hour Prayer Journey. We have 8 different stations set up around the Sanctuary and pray for specific areas of our ministry and influence in our community. We are certainly seeing a revival on our campus and in our lives! Thank you for giving your people this awesome opportunity to participate in the very unique and challenging way! Our sermon series called "Breakthrough" dealt extensively on this topic of our Christian walk. Please let me know if you'd ever like to listen to them online.
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