Weekly Prayer Groups
We encourage every member of Reality to meet with two or more other believers to pray for the church once a week. We've created an online guide to help lead you through a 30 minute session of praise and intercession around each week's topic.
This Week's Topic
Pray that we would recognize the importance and absolute necessity of patience in the Christian life.
James 5:1-12
1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 […]
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1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. 6 You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you.
7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. 12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.
1. Begin with praise.
Before we ask God for anything, let's start by remembering and declaring God's character and nature, giving him praise for who He is and what he's done.
Example:
"Lord, You are..."
"Lord we praise You for your..."
"Thank You that You have..."
2. Now, let's ask.
In light of God's character and faithfulness, begin to present your requests to Him. Remember to ask boldly, like a child seeking the help of a father!
Example:
- Pray that we will see how God wants to shape us in the present moment and change our character as we wait.
- Pray that we will look at our lives from the vantage point of future restoration, knowing that Jesus will restore all things when He returns.
3. End with thanks.
Conclude with a time of thanksgiving, trusting that God is faithful to answer our prayers in accordance with His will.
Example:
"Lord we trust you with ________."
"You will be faithful to ________."