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Series Code: PHPTP
Program Code: PHPTP200028S
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00:31 Community is defined
00:32 as a feeling of fellowship with others 00:35 as a result of shared attitudes, 00:37 interests, and goals. 00:39 A phrase comes to mind, the body of Christ. 00:43 As common as that is in Christian circles, 00:45 imagine how it's perceived 00:47 by those outside of our community. 00:49 Do we bring honor or embarrassment to Jesus 00:53 when we claim to be part 00:54 of the fellowship of the believers? 00:56 Psalm 133:1 says, 00:58 "How wonderful and pleasant it is 01:00 when brothers live together in harmony." 01:03 Romans 12:16 01:04 in kind of common language states, 01:07 "Live in harmony with each other. 01:09 Don't be too proud to enjoy the company 01:11 of other people 01:12 and don't think you know it all." 01:15 As we pray, let's recall 01:17 that unity is the biggest portion 01:19 of this word, community. 01:22 Ephesians 4:3-6 remind us, 01:26 "To endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit 01:28 in the bond of peace. 01:30 There is one body and one Spirit, 01:33 just as you were called in one hope of your calling, 01:36 one Lord, one faith, 01:37 one baptism, one God and Father of all, 01:40 who is above all, and through all, 01:43 and in you all." 01:45 United in Christ, 01:46 we are the body of Christ, His community. 01:56 Father in heaven, 01:58 for where You have placed us at this time is no accident. 02:02 This neighborhood that You have put us in 02:04 is our mission field. 02:06 And we declare the streets around us 02:09 covered by the blood of Jesus Christ. 02:11 Satan, we declare that you have no power here, 02:14 that neighbor will embrace neighbor. 02:17 The strong will stand for the weak 02:18 and the young will respect the old. 02:21 The capable will assist the incapable. 02:24 And these homes will be safe havens 02:26 for friendship, kindness, and compassion. 02:29 No one will go hungry. 02:31 No one will go unnoticed 02:33 and lives will be changed 02:34 in the name of Jesus Christ. 02:36 We praise You, oh Father, in heaven. 02:39 Amen. 02:43 Dear Heavenly Father, thank You, Lord, 02:45 once again for Your love, 02:47 for Your mercy, Your forgiveness. 02:50 Thank You, Lord, for being Your children. 02:54 Thank You, Lord, for so many opportunities 02:57 that You gave us. 02:59 Today, we ask You, Lord, 03:00 to help us to be a light among the people 03:04 that we see every day. 03:06 Help us, Lord, to be a light to our communities, 03:10 to our towns. 03:12 Help us, Lord, to shine for You, 03:14 for Your glory and honor. 03:16 Help us, Lord, to show the communities 03:19 that we're living 03:21 and that there's hope 03:24 that You are the answer for them. 03:26 Lord, we thank You for the opportunity 03:28 to pray for others. 03:31 And for, especially for those who live close to us. 03:36 Thank You. 03:38 In Jesus' name, amen. 03:43 Oh, precious Lord, 03:44 there's so much going on in the world around us, 03:48 in our homes and in our communities. 03:51 And so right now, we just wanna take a moment 03:54 and ask You to please step into our communities. 03:58 Please let us know 04:00 how we can be a light in the darkness. 04:03 How we can share You with others 04:06 and how we can let people know 04:09 that there is hope 04:10 in the midst of all of the confusion 04:12 that's going on. 04:14 We thank You, Lord, that You are with us. 04:17 We thank You that You care 04:19 about our community. 04:21 And we thank You, Lord, 04:23 that You hear 04:24 and that You answer our prayers. 04:27 We pray this prayer 04:28 in the name of Jesus, our savior. 04:30 Amen. 04:40 The church's one foundation 04:44 Is Jesus Christ, our Lord 04:49 We are a new creation 04:53 By water and the Word 04:58 From heaven He came and taught us 05:03 What perfect love can be 05:08 Through life and death 05:10 He sought us 05:12 And rose to set us free 05:18 The church in every nation 05:22 Is one through all the earth 05:26 Our charter of salvation 05:30 One God, one faith, one birth 05:34 One name together blessing 05:39 One holy food we share 05:43 To one hope ever pressing 05:49 At one in work 05:52 And prayer 06:02 Heavenly Father, we are living in a day and age 06:05 where we are seeing the full results of sin 06:09 coming into play. 06:11 Some people don't have peace. 06:14 Father, some people don't have family 06:17 but, Lord, help them to realize 06:19 that they can be a part of the community. 06:21 The community of God, the community that serves You. 06:27 Father, help us to be a light in our community, 06:30 help us to strengthen our community 06:33 and help us to point our community to Jesus. 06:37 We thank You for hearing this prayer. 06:38 In Jesus name I pray. Amen. 06:43 Our Heavenly Father, 06:45 as the trials of this pandemic linger on, 06:48 we realize how important our communities are to us 06:51 in our everyday life. 06:53 Our neighborhoods, where we work, 06:55 our churches and the stores we shop in, 06:58 they are all interrelated with each other. 07:01 Lord, teach us how we are to connect with You 07:04 during this time of anguish 07:06 and how to relate to one another 07:08 as we travel through these challenges 07:10 we are now facing. 07:12 May our hearts draw near to You, God, 07:14 and to each other. 07:15 I pray in Jesus' name. Amen. 07:21 Jesus, You say we being many 07:25 are one body in You. 07:28 Our communion with You, Lord, 07:29 teaches us tenderness of heart 07:32 and gives us a voice filled with sympathy 07:35 and love for others. 07:37 Your love seen in us 07:39 will attract others to Your community. 07:42 Please fill us with Your love. 07:46 As we, Your community look to the cross of Calvary, 07:50 we realize sin is our enemy. 07:53 Please fill us with a desire and love for righteousness. 07:58 And may it attract others to Your community 08:02 to be healed and filled 08:04 with the peace and joy of Your love. 08:08 We thank You for all You do. 08:10 Amen. 08:18 Father, may we mirror the Good Samaritan 08:22 recalling that we are brothers and sisters. 08:25 Lord, Your Word teaches us to love others 08:28 regardless of racial differences, 08:30 economic differences, developmental differences. 08:34 Lord, may we be known for love and fairness 08:38 and not discrimination. 08:41 God, eradicate prejudice from our hearts, 08:46 from our words, 08:48 and from our actions. 08:52 Lord, I pray for healing and justice 08:54 for those who have been treated unkindly. 08:58 Lord, I pray for healing and prosperity for businesses 09:01 that are struggling through so many challenges. 09:04 For the families that own those businesses 09:07 and for the employees who work there. 09:11 Lord, we pray for healing and wisdom for our leaders 09:16 as we strive to achieve peace 09:18 and order in such a chaotic world, 09:21 in such a chaotic time. 09:27 And I pray for spiritual revival. 09:30 God, please bring repentance 09:32 and restoration and a renewed focus upon You. 09:38 May revival begin in my own heart, 09:41 in my own spirit right now, Lord. 09:45 I pray for an economic revival 09:48 that You would raise up innovative businesses 09:50 that are hiring local people 09:53 and contributing to our economy. 09:56 Lord, may You raise up an excellent work ethic 09:59 among our population so that our cities prosper. 10:07 Holy God, may Your love and Your compassion 10:10 flow through us to those around us. 10:14 Lord, give us pity and concern 10:16 for the misfortunes and sufferings of so many. 10:21 God, give us compassion and empathy 10:25 to understand with those in our community, 10:29 to understand 10:30 what they're going through, Lord. 10:32 And, God, help us to love them well, 10:36 not only in word, but indeed in action, 10:40 help us not to judge or condemn, 10:42 but rather to come alongside them 10:45 to offer support, 10:47 to be Your hands and feet. 10:52 And righteous judge, 10:53 I pray that You will help us not to seek revenge 10:56 or bear a grudge against our neighbors, 10:59 but to love them as we love ourselves. 11:03 Help us to forgive those who have wronged us. 11:07 Help us to pray for those who have mistreated us 11:11 so that You will forgive our offenses against You. 11:20 Lord, soften our hearts to love our enemies, 11:23 to do good to them. 11:25 Just as You are kind to those who are ungrateful 11:28 and evil against You. 11:37 Lord, may we seek to center our focus upon You 11:41 at all times. 11:42 I pray that You will bring those who don't know You 11:46 into Your fold. 11:47 Draw them in. 11:50 May we who do know You draw closer in holiness 11:55 and in oneness with You, Lord. 11:58 May we strive to live the life 12:00 You modeled when You walked this earth. 12:05 May we reflect Your image at all times. 12:10 Purge us from anything that does not look like You. 12:19 Colossians 3:14 reminds us, 12:22 "Above all cloth yourself with love, 12:27 which binds everything together in perfect harmony." 12:34 Just take a moment right now to pray for Your community 12:39 for situation that is dear to You. 13:12 Bind us together 13:16 Lord, bind us together 13:19 With cords 13:21 That cannot be broken 13:26 Bind us together 13:29 Lord, bind us together 13:34 Oh, bind us together 13:37 With love 13:42 Bind us together with love 13:52 Please send us your prayer request 13:54 or become a part of our Prayer Warrior Team. 13:56 For more information, please visit 3abn.tv/prayer 14:00 or call for prayer at 618-627-4651 extension 1. 14:06 And thank you for being a part of the worldwide 3ABN family. |
Revised 2021-02-25