Knowing God: Pray Through His Attributesਨਮੂਨਾ

God's Attribute: His Grace Toward His Church

Read It

1 Peter 5:6-11

6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. 10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. 11 To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Meditate On It

1. What is God calling us to do whenever we go through challenges?

2. What is God’s promise after we have done our part?

Apply It

Jesus Himself said, “I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18b). Nevertheless, we have an enemy who constantly seeks to destroy us and to thwart the work of God in our midst. When we face these moments, it is an opportunity to cling even closer to Jesus. Ultimately, it is the Lord who will carry His Church through the trials, anxieties, and concerns of life so that He will get all the glory!

1. What are the battles I face at present? How can I depend more on God’s grace to face them?

2. In what specific ways will I give of my time, talents, and treasure to build up the church? Set Simple, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, Time-bound (SMART) commitments.

Example: Create a simple schedule where you reserve certain portions of the week for unhurried time of prayer, meditation, fasting, Bible-reading, and volunteering in the church. It is also ideal to practice this together with your family, small group, or friends.

Pray It

CONFESSION
• Acknowledge and confess the times that we were self-sufficient, proud of our accomplishments, and reliant on our own strength rather than in God’s power.
• Let the Lord examine our hearts and minds to reveal any sins that need to be brought to light. Ask for His mercy and forgiveness as we commit to get rid of any sinful lifestyle or habit and depend on God to overcome.

ADORATION
• Worship God as our gracious Lord who is faithful then, now, and forevermore. Praise Him as the Chief Shepherd who guides us. Extol Him as the Victor over death, sin, and the devil.

SUPPLICATION
• Let us pray to be more like Jesus - denying ourselves and serving others sacrificially, without expecting anything in return.
• Let us lift our church, Christ’s Commission Fellowship, that we may continue magnifying the Lord by making disciples who will make disciples of all nations.
• Pray for a culture of honoring God’s Word and authorities in the Church—that we may submit to God above all and abide by the wisdom of our elders, pastors, and servant-leaders.
• Intercede for our leaders that the Lord may indeed sustain His servants and grant them wisdom to navigate through the year ahead such that God is glorified through their lives and our church:

- Our Senior Pastor and his family
- Our Elders, Pastors, servant-leaders, and each one’s families
- Our Ministry heads, staff, workers, volunteers, and partner missionaries
- Every discipler and their disciples to grow in Christlikeness as they fulfill the Great Commission
- For our national and international church planting initiatives to bear fruit for God’s glory

• For the various churches, ministries, home fellowships, and discipleship groups all over the country and the world, as well as those in different workplaces and communities, to continue serving the Lord in steadfastness and faithfulness.
• Pray to be part of a discipleship group or, if you are already in one, to start your own discipleship group this year.
• Ask for the Lord’s guidance on what He is doing in your community. Offer to Him your own occupation and become a representative of His Kingdom.
• Strive for excellence in school or at work—doing everything for God’s glory alone.
• Pray for a culture of obeying God’s Word and practicing evangelism and discipleship in your sphere of influence: family, community, company, and country.
• Serve in your workplace or community (start a Bible study or prayer time in your place of work or nearby location).
• Ask the Lord for a personal breakthrough in seeking God’s wisdom and counsel for your life; let the Holy Spirit provide a spiritual revival for you, with renewed strength and zeal to follow Him faithfully.

THANKSGIVING
• Express deep gratitude to the Lord for His calling upon your life. Thank Him for the privilege of working and ministering to others.
• Give thanks to God for using His church locally and globally to spearhead the gospel in unreached areas and to continue the movement of making disciples