The Power in Praying With Others

Wow, was I blessed this past Saturday morning! I had made a decision that I was going to the prayer gathering even though I had to go right from there to work that day. I tell you, when Saturday morning came, Satan was working overtime telling me "You really should stay home and rest up for a long day of work." Thanks be to God, I ignored Satan this time and obeyed God instead.

DJ and I were a part of a dynamic prayer gathering. I can't tell you enough what a special and wonderful job that Jackie is doing. A prayer warrior herself, it still gets discouraging when only a handful of people show up to pray.

Now I can honestly tell you, I understand how hard it is to come to church to "just pray". We don't have as much problem getting to Sunday morning worship where we can sing, listen to the fantastic musicians and then get "jazzed" by Pastor Jerry's sermon. And we surely don't mind coming to church when there is some type of food involved. But WHY is it so HARD to go to church when we are meeting to pray?

I'll TELL you why!!! Satan and all of his forces that are working overtime in this world don't mind so much if we go to church. They don't care if we "believe" in Jesus. Satan, himself, "believes" in Jesus. He knows God's power better than anyone else. But Satan does NOT want God's people to spend their time in earnest, reverant prayer. Intercessory prayer is like a knife in Satan's chest. He knows that God's ultimate power is released when His people pray and he will do whatever he can to prevent that.

Jackie led us in a time of "soaking" prayer. I can testify that for myself, my day turned around 180 degrees. Instead of going to a job that has caused me to burn out, I went feeling refreshed. God made Himself known to me that morning, once again. He gently reminded me in that quiet time that He is still in control.

So, I challenge you to come to the next prayer gathering. Let's make Satan TREMBLE when he sees a group of believers uniting in heartfelt intercessory prayer for others!!! Just the thought makes me smile!