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My prayers, at times, are one single word. On other occasions, my thoughts escape in a tsunami of words that even a Pharisee would call too much.
Do your words ever feel monotonous? Or sometimes full of passion?
For me, it depends on the day and what I have weighing on my heart.
When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, the words were never as important as the heart.
And my heart is always in a better place for whatever I need to express in prayer, after first having gone to the Father in order to hear His heart.
After spending time in the Word of God, I recognize His thoughts, His wishes, His will. And my word, thoughts, wishes, and will begin to align with His.
But when I am not reading the Bible, my prayers are expressions of desperation and selfishness.
You will notice that, during this prayer month for Iron Rose Sister Ministries, we have not only included a prayer request or thanksgiving as our prayer theme for the day. We have also and more importantly made note of a Bible verse, in order to first listen to the Father’s voice, as a way of guiding our words and will to align with His.
Thank you for joining us in prayer by listening.
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Commands such as “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thes. 5:17) or affirmations that “the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16) remind us of the importance of prayer. And examples like Jesus gave His disciples when He instructed them how to pray (Matt. 6:5-15) help us know how to direct our prayers.
But if we bring prayer down to its most basic, simplified level, prayer is communication with God—a conversation with our Heavenly Father, the Great Physician, our Comforter, Keeper, and Friend.
During the month of February, we invite you to join us in conversation with God as our Guide, Divine Gardener, and Ever-Present Help, all on behalf of Iron Rose Sister Ministries.
Our Prayer Calendar is available for download here and on our website. Please share this calendar with your friends and other prayer warriors. As we traverse a challenging journey of strategic growth this year, your prayers are vital. God has given us a mission, a vision, and a purpose: to equip more women to connect to God and one another more deeply, across the Americas, in English, Spanish, and bilingual contexts.
Each day, for the next 24 days, there will be a specific topic and Bible verse for the focus of our prayers. These 24 days of prayer will lead up to 24 hours of prayer. Men and women from across the world will be of one heart and mind as we lift these requests and thanksgivings to God.
When we simplify prayer, we remember that it is all about talking with God and listening to Him. Please share with us your specific prayers and what you are hearing from God, especially as we partner together in prayer for Iron Rose Sister Ministries.
Thank you for your prayers. Simply put: your prayers make it possible.
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