November 16, 2009
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May the mind and word of Christ dwell in us so we might arise as one man
Please note: I originally posted this prayer here at tent of meeting, my other site dedicated to prayer for revival. I think it's timely to include it here today...I love the Church and it is tearing me up to see us tearing one another up...Whatsoever we do to the least of these we do to our Lord...
We've been reflecting on the unity the nation of Israel has as they went to battle against the Benjamites in Judges 20 (please see my posts here, here, here and here) and then praying we might be united as one Body to the glory of God.
(I have based much of today's prayer on Paul's words in Philippians 1:12-2:18; I would encourage you read that passage of Scripture.)
Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.
–Philippians 1:27In Judges 20 we see the Israelites uniting together and working together.
v. 1 Then all the people of Israel came out ... and the congregation assembled as one man to the LORD...v. 8 So all the people arose as one man...
v. 10 now this is the thing which we will...
v. 11 So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, united together as one man.
Holy Father, Son and Spirit, God in three Persons, Blessed Trinity,
We confess when we do not allow the mind and word of Christ to be dwell in us
We are unable to arise united together as one man
We arise against ourselves.Instead of arising as one man for the sake of Your Name and for Your glory,
we divide Your Body and stand against one another.Instead of arising as one man for the sake of Your Name and for Your glory,
we divide Your Body and strive against one another.How can a divided Body preach one Gospel?
Forgive us, blessed Trinity, when we stand against one another.
Forgive us, blessed Trinity, when we strive against one another.
Forgive us, blessed Trinity, for grieving You.May the mind and word of Christ dwell in us so we might arise as one man.
May the mind and word of Christ dwell in us as we abide in Him.
Help us arise as one man and stand fast in one spirit,
Help us arise as one man and strive together with one mind for the faith of the Gospel,
Work in us to will and do do of Your good pleasure.
It is Your good pleasure that Your Gospel be preached to all nations.May we hold fast the word of life, the Gospel of the glory of Christ,
May we shine as lights in a dark world
For the praise of Your glorious grace
That every tongue should confess Jesus Christ is Lord
To the glory of God the Father!Holy Father, Son and Spirit, God in three Persons, Blessed Trinity,
We confess when we do not allow the mind and word of Christ to dwell in us
We elevate nonessentials to the place of essentials
We arise against ourselvesInstead of arising as one man for the sake of Your Name and for Your glory,
we divide Your Body and stand against one another.Instead of arising as one man for the sake of Your Name and for Your glory,
we divide Your Body and strive against one another.How can a divided Body preach one Gospel?
Forgive us, blessed Trinity, when we stand against one another.
Forgive us, blessed Trinity, when we strive against one another.
Forgive us, blessed Trinity, for grieving You.May the mind and word of Christ dwell in us so we might arise as one man.
May the mind and word of Christ dwell in us as we abide in Him.
Help us arise as one man and stand fast in one spirit,
Help us arise as one man and strive together with one mind for the faith of the Gospel,
Work in us to will and do do of Your good pleasure.
It is Your good pleasure that Your Gospel be preached to all nations.May we hold fast the word of life, the Gospel of the glory of Christ,
May we shine as lights in a dark world
For the praise of Your glorious grace
That every tongue should confess Jesus Christ is Lord
To the glory of God the Father!Holy Father, Son and Spirit, God in three Persons, Blessed Trinity,
We confess You have saved us by the hearing of one Gospel, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We confess You have called us to preach one Gospel, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We confess there is no other Way.
We confess there is no other Truth.
We confess there is no other Life.
We confess there is no other Savior but the Lamb of God.
We confess there is no other Mediator between God and man but the man Christ Jesus.
We confess there is no other Atonement by which men can receive repentance and remission of sins.
We confess there is no other Righteousness but that through faith in Jesus Christ.
We confess there is no other Name under heaven which men can be saved.
We confess there is no other Power unto salvation for everyone who believes.
We confess it is Your good pleasure that Your Gospel be preached to all nations.May we hold fast the word of life, the Gospel of the glory of Christ,
May we shine as lights in a dark world
For the praise of Your glorious grace
That every tongue should confess Jesus Christ is Lord
To the glory of God the Father!Holy Father, Son and Spirit, God in three Persons, Blessed Trinity,
O, may the mind and word of Christ our Savior dwell in us
So we might all arise united together as one man
That Christ alone might be preached and Christ alone might be magnified.May we arise as one man for the sake of Your Name and for Your glory,
May we stand together for the faith of the Gospel.May we arise as one man for the sake of Your Name and for Your glory,
May we keep the unity of the Spirit and strive for the Gospel.How wonderfully can a united Body preach one Gospel!
Strengthen us, Blessed Trinity, to stand fast in one spirit
Strengthen us, Blessed Trinity, to strive together with one mind for the faith of the Gospel.
Strengthen us, Blessed Trinity, to be well-pleasing to You.May the mind and word of Christ dwell in us so we might arise as one man.
May the mind and word of Christ dwell in us as we abide in Him.
Help us arise as one man and stand fast in one spirit,
Help us arise as one man and strive together with one mind for the faith of the Gospel.
Work in us to will and do do of Your good pleasure
It is Your good pleasure that Your Gospel be preached to all nationsMay we hold fast the word of life, the Gospel of the glory of Christ,
May we shine as lights in a dark world
For the praise of Your glorious grace
That every tongue should confess Jesus Christ is Lord
To the glory of God the Father!In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity.As His Holy Spirit leads you, please add your prayers here for unity in the Body of Christ.
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Amen!