Today was my final sermon in the prayer series (please no tears).
I hope you've been blessed by this sermon series...I know I have learned alot...
By now you understand why I had to share the short video clips by Philip Yancey. I encourage you to read his book on Prayer...
I've grown in my own prayer life!
I forgot my notes at the church, so I hope you don't mind an overview from memory:
Even if the circumstances haven't changed, Prayer truly changes everything! Because once you consult heaven, your perspective on the circumstance changes!
Scandal plagues our society (even spiritual leaders are failing)...this is not new...open your Bible...the greatest ministry scandal is found in 2 Samuel 11 & 12 (David & Bathsheba)...
The reason we know King David as a man after God's own heart is because of HIS PRAYER found in PSALM 51! I believe the sinners response to sin is everything!
What is truly impressive is the way David OWNS his sin...(doesn't gloss over it or try to explain it away)...this is how Prayer truly changes everything!
(I especially love the way he handles the obvious need for a leaders role to change after moral failure...He prays for a willing spirit to sustain him as he walks thru the consequences)
Based on the cries of Psalm 51 we need to pray for:
1. Mercy and Forgiveness
2. Restoration and Renewal
3. God's Glory
4. God's Blessings
We can't skip step one and jump to step 4! (I got a little firey today in my preaching)
I can't remember all the scriptures I shared but I do remember encouraging everybody to go to 2 Corinthians 7:9&10 and pray for wisdom regarding Condemnation vs. Conviction...
If you came to my blog to get all the details of my msg. today and you can't find that one point or that one scripture that the Holy Spirit truly touched your heart with...email me and I'll be sure to get you detailed notes...luv ya
What a privilege it is to be your pastor!
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