Scriptural Ground

But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue (1 Corinthians 14:19 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Sovereign Lord, it is to be of service to others that you have placed me in your household of faith. Put before me that which you intend me to address as I seek to be an effective representative of your presence among those with whom you have called me to serve. Strengthen me in the knowledge of the contributio...

Scriptural Ground

All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss (1 Corinthians 16:20 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Living God, bring into being the relationship with you that you want to exist. Draw me nearer to you this day that your Name may be more precious in my sight. Cause me to become more acquainted with your divine majesty, your unending mercy, your faithful love, your gracious provision, your boundless compassion, your unchangeable t...

Scriptural Ground

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Almighty God, Source of strength for living and hope for the future, let me be empowered by your grace to fulfill your will and expectations of me as I turn to you in this moment. It is you who drew me to yourself. It is you who gave me a place in your household of...

Scriptural Ground

Remember the words I spoke to you: 'No servant is greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. (John 15:20 NIV)

Prayer of Approach

Almighty God from whom comes life, strengthen me now for the task that is ahead, the task that will reveal whether you are respected or whether you are rejected. You have assigned me this responsibility. You have granted me this opportunity to ser...

Scriptural Ground

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12 NIV)

Prayer of Approach

You have called me, O God, to be a witness to your eternal reality and supreme power. Strengthen me when that which opposes your work in my life seeks to destroy what you have called me to do for your glory. Cause me to dwell in your presence that my mind may not be ...