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DO YOU PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH?
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
Philippians 1:3-5

Colossians 1:1-14

 

“Always in every prayer

of mine for you all…”

 

DO YOU PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH?
 
Paul was a prayerful man. The Philippian church was constantly in his prayers. He shared that every time he thought of them, he was full of thanksgiving to God. He was effusive in his prayers for their sakes, joyfully praising God for the relationship that they shared and constantly interceding on their behalf. His prayers were warm and earnest, reflective of the deep personal relationship he had with them.
 
What did he pray for? To him, he was most thankful for their “fellowship in the gospel” (Phil 1:5). They were his fellow companions and helpers in the ministry of the Gospel, sharing the burdens of the work with him. The word he used translated as “fellowship” is the Greek word koinonia. This word has the meaning of sharing and communion. It can sometimes refer to monetary or material sharing. The Philippians had always been generous in their support of Paul (2 Cor 8:1-5; Phil 4:10-16), and he was writing to thank them for their most recent gift. But more than just monetary giving, the word also describes how he was so thankful for the strong bond of unity and fellowship that he had with them. From the very first day when he witnessed to them (Acts 16:11-15), this church had stood strongly with Paul, encouraged him, and gladly served together with him. As a result, this church had a special place in Paul’s heart, and he was always very fond of the special bond of unity that he shared with them.
 
How is your relationship with your church? Can you say that you enjoy strong bonds of fellowship one with another? Are you appreciative and thankful for the spiritual bonds that bind you all together? Do you thank God, and constantly pray for one another? When you think of the church and all the times that you have served alongside one another, does it bring a smile to your face, and a warmth in your heart? If it is not already something that you are doing, will you make your church part of your daily prayers, that she will “always (be) in every prayer of (yours)…making request with joy” (Phil 1:4)?
 
THOUGHT: Should I make it a priority to attend my church’s prayer meeting?
PRAYER: May my prayers be constant, and may I be constantly interceding for those around me.

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