A Legacy of Prayer
We always thank God for all of you and pray for you constantly. 1 Thessalonians 1:2
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Some people have the resources to leave a large sum of money to their loved ones when they die. Others will leave a great legacy through hospitals and university buildings named after them. A few will leave vast real estate holdings or thriving family businesses. But this verse expresses the greatest legacy we can leave to our children, our grandchildren, and other loved ones: it’s the legacy of prayer. Your prayers for your family and those God calls you to intercede for are never in vain! As you live a life of intercession, God will hear your prayers. He will bless the ones you are praying for and fulfill his plans for their lives. But the blessing won’t stop when you leave this earthly body for heaven. Your prayers will continue to have an impact. You can give your children and loved ones many gifts in this life and be a positive influence, but the greatest influence, the greatest gift you can give them, is through your prayers.
Prayers:
FATHER, I thank you for the gift of prayer and for my children, grandchildren, other family members, and friends. I intercede today on behalf of [insert name(s)]. Bless them, draw them into a closer relationship with you, and help me to be faithful in praying for them constantly, as long as I have breath!
Quotes:
AROUND US IS A WORLD LOST IN SIN, ABOVE US IS A GOD WILLING AND ABLE TO SAVE; IT IS OURS TO BUILD THE BRIDGE THAT LINKS HEAVEN AND EARTH, AND PRAYER IS THE MIGHTY INSTRUMENT THAT DOES THE WORK. IF WE DO OUR PART, GOD WILL DO HIS.
E. M. Bounds (1835–1913)
The One Year Bible Readings for today are: Jeremiah 12:1–14:10; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–2:8; Psalm 79:1-13 and Proverbs 24:30-34.
