#ReimaginePRAYER... Outward and Forward

[Reimagine Curator]

#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 CLOSET You and the Lord; one-on-one. Prayer-Closet Intercession.		Reply by Malva Birch
Sphere #2 ...with my COHORTS Exploring the unique dynamics of small group prayer; Bible studies, Sunday School classes, fellowship groups, prayer teams...		TURN - The Upper Room Network
Sphere #3 ...throughout my CONGREGATION Relating 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
Sphere #4 ...across my CITY Prayer, often collaborative, for the well-being of a city. Every family. Every affinity. Every community.
Sphere #5 ...penetrating my CULTURE Focused 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

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!