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Means of Grace, Motherhood, Prayer, Women's Ministry

Moms in Prayer Belize

One of the most fruitful ministries that I was involved with in Belize was Mom’s in Prayer. Prayer is the secret powerhouse of growing Christians and growing churches. Sadly, Christians so often gravitate towards that which looks impressive in a worldly sense—big campaigns, charismatic individuals, entertainment. But the gospel is actually a gospel of the cross—that Jesus suffered on the cross for our sins, and that he calls us to the same suffering he went through. We long to bypass the pain, suffering and rejection that Jesus went through, and move straight to glory. But God does the greatest work among the weak, the despised and the suffering. It is the Holy Spirit who works to advance God’s kingdom in the world, and He has promised to work through the weak things of the world, and through the means of grace. These means of grace are the Word of God, the sacraments, and prayer. In prayer we recognize our dependence on Him.

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Prayer, Visitation

Moms in Prayer in the Summer

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 exhorts God’s people to prayer: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Once a week some of our ladies gather to pray for their children, grandchildren, and the local schoolchildren. It is a wonderful ministry as prayer is critical. God is Almighty and only He can change hearts and work in lives.

This week the ladies prayed and had a wonderful time of fellowship afterward enjoying sandwiches, “cold cake,” and ice cold coca-cola.

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Prayer, Visitation

Visitation is Important

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Sometimes faithful followers of the Lord Jesus can’t always get out to church or to prayer meetings. In this case, these women brought the prayer meeting to the sick. Visitation is such an important ministry because it allows those who can’t always be at church to have fellowship in the Lord and it can be very encouraging. These women from Iglesia Presbiteriana Emanuel in San Pablo are part of a weekly group of Mamas Unidas para Orar (MUPO) and regularly pray for their children, grandchildren, and the children in the schools and community. Praise God that He listens to the prayers of His people!

“Pray without ceasing”

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Prayer

The Prayer Meeting

A church’s weekly prayer meeting is critical. If we really believe that we are nothing apart from Christ, that only our sovereign God can grant fruit, and that the prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective, then we will be driven to our knees to plead with God. The Lord delights to hear the prayers of His people which rise like incense before His great and exalted throne.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (ESV).