Day 4 – January 4

But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.  Acts 12:5  NLT

The situation is intense!!!  The church is being persecuted and King Herod arrested Peter during the Passover.  This is a feeble attempt by Herod who is trying to impress the Jewish people.  He arrests Peter with the ultimate goal of executing him, but God had other plans.  The church joined Peter in prayer asking God to move in a powerful way.  If you continue to read Acts 12 you will find Peter miraculously escaping from prison the night before he was to be placed on trial.  

What a privilege we have as a church to join God where He is at work in prayer.  We can see over and over again in scripture how powerful prayer can be.  James 5:16 reminds us that “the earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”  Join us in praying for God to move in miraculous ways in our church this year.  Pray fervently… Pray continually… and Pray humbly.

“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”  ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭7‬:‭14‬ ‭NLT ‬‬

Heavenly Father, thank you for the privilege of prayer.  You are gracious and kind to allow us direct access to your throne.  Give me the strength, through Your Spirit, to pray fervently, continually and humbly.  Please hear the cry of your children as we pray for Your Spirit to move in miraculous ways this year in our church.  I love you Father and I pray all this in the name of Your Beloved Son Jesus Christ.  Amen. 

Written By: Pastor Chris White