Consulting with Father
“Sometimes I feel a little bit envious of you,” my friend Tabby confessed. “You know so many people and have so many opportunities to serve the Lord.” My mouth dropped open. So many people and so many opportunities. Yeah. And I miss most of them. Those that I see overwhelm me and leave me feeling helpless, small and alone.
There’s a lot of things I keep to myself. Many simply aren’t fit for sharing or could be embarrassing for others, but when I’m feeling low or alone I call Tabby. And I ask her to pray. Even if I can’t tell her why. On the days when I’m fighting tears and I’m stranded in the middle of an ugly situation far from a phone, I send a quick cry to Father and I remember Tabby. She prays for me every day. Every day I know that she’s been talking to Father about me. And about the people I know. She’s asked me for a list of names and she faithfully cycles through them, praying for me and the people the Lord brings across my path.
“What do you pray for me?” I asked her. “Mostly just scriptures,” she answered, shrugging. “That the eyes of your heart would be enlightened, that you would run with endurance, that your love would abound still more and more, that you would approve the things which are excellent…” she went on, quoting beautiful passage after beautiful passage—God’s own words which she prays over me every day as she talks with our Father about me. My eyes widened as I listened, suddenly realizing just how blessed I am to have such a faithful friend—a faithful comrade at arms. She lives states away now. I see her every few months. But in the spiritual battle we’re waging, she’s got me covered.
If you think there’s no ministry for you at home, think again! Perhaps you’re like me, thinking, “I don’t even know what to pray for!” Paul prayed often for those he loved. Tabby has patterned herself after him, consulting daily with the Father. Here’s a few of the passages she uses:
For believers:
Matthew 5:13-16 To be light and salt of the earth…
Matthew 6:33 To seek first His kingdom…
Matthew 22:37 To love the Lord!
Romans 12:1-2 To present themselves to God…
Romans 13:14 To put on Jesus!
Romans 12:9-13 To have godly practices…
Ephesians 1:18-23 To know the hope of His calling…
Ephesians 5:7-10 To walk in the light and learn to please the Lord…
Ephesians 5:16-17 To walk carefully, redeeming the time…
Ephesians 6:13-17 To put on the armor of God…
Philippians 2:3-5 To do nothing from selfishness…
Philippians 3:14 To press on toward the goal…
Philippians 4:5 To have a gentle spirit
Philippians 4:6-7 Peace!
Philippians 4:8 To have pure thoughts…
Colossians 1:9-12 To walk in a manner worthy of the Lord…
Colossians 3:2 To set their minds on things above…
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 To rejoice always…
2 Thessalonians 3:5 To direct their hearts into the love of God…
1 Timothy 4:12 To be examples…
2 Timothy 2:21 To be vessels of honor…
2 Timothy 2:22 To flee youthful lusts and pursue righteousness…
Hebrews 12:1-3 To run the race with endurance…
2 Peter 1:5-9 To gain these qualities…
1 John 3:18 Not to love in word but in deed…
1 John 2:15 Not to love the world…
For unbelievers:
John 8:32 To be set free by the truth…
Romans 10:19 To confess and believe…
2 Timothy 2:26 To escape from the snare of the devil…
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