Praying for the Saints

Lady of Light

In 1 Thessalonians, 1-7, we have the apostle Paul, Silvanus and Timothy praying for the saints there:

"Paul and Slivanus and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers; Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, withjoy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were examples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia."

Here, we have a good role model of godly men praying for those in the church and recognizing what God did in their lives and being grateful for it. If you are in a church, you also can take the opportunity to pray for those in the church and recognize what God is doing in your life and in the life of the church. I personally say special prayers for the churches involved in the TV ministries such as Joel Osteen, Creflo Dollar and Charles Stanley because, not only are they building up their own churches, they are reaching out to millions all over the world. I also pray for the church of which I am a member and for the people in it because God is working in all of their lives and to prepare us to do His work here in the world.
Take time out today to appreciate what God is doing in your life and in the lives of the saints you are involved with.

God bless you and have a great day!

Lady of Light