Key Verse: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, " I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."
Have you ever read about elections that were decided by only a handful of votes? It happens all the time-even in elections for the President of the United States. And with such small margins of victory, few would deny that every vote is important. Therefore, no one can honestly say it doesn't matter if he votes or not. Voting is a right and a privilege of American citizens. No matter who you are, once you turn 18, you get that right and the power that comes with it.
As believers in Jesus Christ, we have something even more powerful (and you don't have to wait until you're 18 to use it). God tells us our prayers are incredibly powerful-a stronger force than you've ever dreamed of having. Combined with the prayers of other Christians, our prayers are an amazing force in the world.
Paul knew the importance of prayer. Paul wrote his first letter to Timothy while Paul was imprisoned in Rome, anticipating the end of his life. Looking back on his ministry, Paul knew unmistakably that the prayers of the churches were the foundation of his spiritual successes. He wanted Timothy and all of his churches to never forget how tremendously powerful the prayers of the saints are.
This week we're going to look at both the prayers of the Church and our personal prayer lives. Maybe you've never really thought about your prayer life; maybe it's just something you do. But with a force this powerful, we should expect that supernatural.
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