"Brethren, pray for us." — 1 Thessalonians 5:25
This one morning in the year we reserved to refresh the reader's memory upon the subject of prayer for ministers, and we do most earnestly implore every Christian household to grant the fervent request of the text first uttered by an apostle and now repeated by us. Brethren, our work is solemnly momentous, involving weal or woe to thousands; we treat with souls for God on eternal business, and our word is either a savour of life unto life, or of death unto death. A very heavy responsibility rests upon us, and it will be no small mercy if at the last we be found clear of the blood of all men. As officers in Christ's army, we are the especial mark of the enmity of men and devils; they watch for our halting, and labour to take us by the heels. Our sacred calling involves us in temptations from which you are exempt, above all it too often draws us away from our personal enjoyment of truth into a ministerial and official consideration of it. We meet with many knotty cases, and our wits are at a non plus; we observe very sad backslidings, and our hearts are wounded; we see millions perishing, and our spirits sink. We wish to profit you by our preaching; we desire to be blest to your children; we long to be useful both to saints and sinners; therefore, dear friends, intercede for us with our God. Miserable men are we if we miss the aid of your prayers, but happy are we if we live in your supplications. You do not look to us but to our Master for spiritual blessings, and yet how many times has He given those blessings through His ministers; ask then, again and again, that we may be the earthen vessels into which the Lord may put the treasure of the gospel. We, the whole company of missionaries, ministers, city missionaries, and students, do in the name of Jesus beseech you
"BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US."
This one morning in the year we reserved to refresh the reader's memory upon the subject of prayer for ministers, and we do most earnestly implore every Christian household to grant the fervent request of the text first uttered by an apostle and now repeated by us. Brethren, our work is solemnly momentous, involving weal or woe to thousands; we treat with souls for God on eternal business, and our word is either a savour of life unto life, or of death unto death. A very heavy responsibility rests upon us, and it will be no small mercy if at the last we be found clear of the blood of all men. As officers in Christ's army, we are the especial mark of the enmity of men and devils; they watch for our halting, and labour to take us by the heels. Our sacred calling involves us in temptations from which you are exempt, above all it too often draws us away from our personal enjoyment of truth into a ministerial and official consideration of it. We meet with many knotty cases, and our wits are at a non plus; we observe very sad backslidings, and our hearts are wounded; we see millions perishing, and our spirits sink. We wish to profit you by our preaching; we desire to be blest to your children; we long to be useful both to saints and sinners; therefore, dear friends, intercede for us with our God. Miserable men are we if we miss the aid of your prayers, but happy are we if we live in your supplications. You do not look to us but to our Master for spiritual blessings, and yet how many times has He given those blessings through His ministers; ask then, again and again, that we may be the earthen vessels into which the Lord may put the treasure of the gospel. We, the whole company of missionaries, ministers, city missionaries, and students, do in the name of Jesus beseech you
"BRETHREN, PRAY FOR US."
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*A PRAYER OF PEACE & PROVISION*
*Stop carrying what God has already promised to carry for you.*
Heavenly Father, You know everything I am facing right now.
You see the bills, the waiting, the closed doors, and the silent battles in my heart. Nothing is hidden from You, and nothing is too hard for You.
Today I refuse to let worry weigh me down.
I refuse to let fear steal the peace You have given me.
I choose to cast all my cares on You, because You care for me.
Lord, You have been faithful to me before.
You made a way when there was no way.
You provided when I had nothing.
And the same God is still on the throne today and forever.
So I place my trust in You.
I believe You see my need.
I believe You hear my prayer.
I believe Your timing is perfect and Your supply never runs dry.
Father, let Your peace guard my heart this week.
Let Your favour open doors no man can shut.
Let Your provision locate me and my household.
And let Your strength carry me when I feel weak.
*“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19*
I declare: I will not be anxious. I will not be afraid.
My God is working behind the scenes for me.
My testimony is on the way, in Jesus’ mighty name. AMEN!
*God sees you. God loves you. God will provide for you abundantly. 💛*
*UNDERTAKER-FOR-GOD*