Prayer Partners

I've been preparing for a few upcoming events next week, and in my preparation I was reminded of Paul's words to the Philippians about the importance of their prayers for him. He said, "For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance" (Phi. 1:19). Paul had a deep love for the Philippian church. They supported him spiritually and physically. And he was quick to relate how God uses the prayers of the Philippians in his own life. Paul did this in other places as well, like in Ephesians when he asked the church to "pray also for me" (Eph. 6:18).

I was also reminded of a quote from the Dutch pastors, which is difficult to translate, but goes something like "You pray me full, and I'll preach you full" (taken from Azurdia's Spirit Empowered Preaching). When someone asked Spurgeon the secret of his power in preaching he said, "That's easy. My people pray for me."

All who preach need others to pray them full.

I have been stirred up in this regard not just in light of this preparation, but in light of my recent weakness. I feel like a got hit with a crowbar and my throat is extremely sore. I need your prayers for Sunday.

But even more, I was informed by my mother that one of my most faithful prayer partners died last week. Mrs. Cleo Click was known by few people around the world, but I treasure this lady. She prayed for over 40 years that a minister would come out of my home church. When I surrendered to ministry, she said I was the answer to her prayers. She then prayed for the next 5 years that I would find a wife! I love this lady.

Some plant, some water, but God gives the growth. The speaker is no more important than the prayer warrior. Both are essential for spirit-empowered proclamation.

The link below includes a list of some of my upcoming engagements. I covet your prayers.

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