#ReimaginePRAYER... Outward and Forward
Outward and Forward do bot replace Upward and Inward, but they are just as strategic.
- Use these 6 "spheres" as a template for equipping believers to pray outward and forward
- The spheres are based on who you pray with:
- You, with Jesus (1:1 lime John the beloved)
- You and a few friends/small group, with Jesus (1:3 like Mary, Martha and lazarus; 1:72 like the mission teams)
- You and your congregation, with Jesus (1:120 in the Uppde Room)
- You and a diversity of believers from across your community/city, and Jesus (citywide coordinatioin)
- You and any of the above, with Jesus, focused on cultural issues and institutions (Mars Hill)
- You and any of the above, focused on the nations (evangelism, disciple-making, church planting, missions)
Sphere #1 ... in my CLOSETYou and the Lord; one-on-one. Prayer-Closet Intercession. |
Reply by Malva Birch |
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Sphere #2 ...with my COHORTSExploring the unique dynamics of small group prayer; Bible studies, Sunday School classes, fellowship groups, prayer teams... |
TURN - The Upper Room Network |
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Sphere #3 ...throughout my CONGREGATIONRelating to the issues and ideas unique to the dynamic of praying with others; small or large all--the-congregation gatherings |
Praying Together from 25 Different Locations |
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Sphere #4 ...across my CITYPrayer, often collaborative, for the well-being of a city. Every family. Every affinity. Every community. |
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Sphere #5 ...penetrating my CULTUREFocused on an outpouring of God's Spirit, bringing a renewed Christ-centeredness to the Church and a spiritual awakening in our nation's culture. |
Crying Out To God: Beyond Passive-Prayer into Passionate-Prayer |
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Sphere #6 ...for other COUNTRIES•Global Focus (Nations / Missions) Prayer that reaches beyond our national borders ~ That the earth may be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea! |
