I
Am Praying Not Only For These Disciples
But
Also For All Who Will
Ever
Believe In Me Through Their Message.
Scripture
John
17
20 “I
am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will
ever believe in me through their message.
21 I
pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you
are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the
world will believe you sent me.
Observation
John
17 is the Lord's prayer for us. In Matthew 6 and Luke 11, Jesus gives
us an example of how we should pray, but in John 17 Jesus is actually
praying for us.
And
Jesus is continuing to pray for us right now!
Hebrews
7:25
Therefore
he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through
him. He lives forever to intercede with
God on their behalf.
And
Jesus has given us the job of interceding for other people. Who are
you praying for?
Matthew
5:44
But
I say, love your enemies! Pray for
those who persecute you!
Romans
1:9
God
knows how often I pray for
you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God,
whom I serve with all my heart by spreading the Good News about his
Son.
2
Corinthians 1:11
And
you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give
thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for
our safety.
Ephesians
1:16
I
have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you
constantly,
Philippians
1:4
Whenever
I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,
Colossians
1:3
We
always pray for you, and we give thanks to God, the Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1
Thessalonians 3:10
Night
and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see
you again to fill the gaps in your faith.
1
Thessalonians 5:25
25 Dear
brothers and sisters, pray for us.
Application
I
will continue to pray for those that God places on my heart. I will
never give up.
How
about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, I know that you have given me the task of praying for those
around me. I know that You want me to be more concerned for them and
their needs than I am about my own. As I pray for others and their
needs I know that You will take care of me and my needs. So help me
keep my focus on those around me today and off of myself.
Matthew
6
Our
Father in heaven,
may your name be kept holy.
may your name be kept holy.
Daily
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 18,19,20; Psalms 93; John 17
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