Most of us over time have probably read hundreds of devotions. I receive several devotions a day via e-mail now. And, while format varies, the typical content is a scripture reading, brief story, application/thought for the day, and then a quick prayer at the end. These devotions can help set a tone for our day and remind us that God is present. But often the prayer piece seems almost like an afterthought - an acknowledgment that we should pray, but without much focus on prayer itself.
Enter Connection!, a daily devotional published by Harvest Prayer Ministries. Connection! is aimed at an audience who wants to go deeper in prayer and who will allow Scripture to challenge their prayer lives. Where many devotions focus horizontally through both their stories and their applications, Connection! maintains a consistent vertical focus, emphasizing our walks with God and the state of our hearts before him. Regular topics of the devotions include: our need for revival; the church as a house of prayer; praying in one accord; and praying Scripture.
Each day's devotion begins with a Scripture reading and a brief explanation of the Scripture, followed by an application to individuals, the church, or the country today. A written prayer follows, typically including confession related to the devotion's topic and a plea for God's forgiveness and cleansing and for his glory.
This is followed by a list of prayer starter points, typically excerpted from Alvin VanderGriend's Patterns for Prayer. These prayer points include elements of confession, thanksgiving, a prayer of commitment and a petition for God to act, with references to specific Bible verses.
Connection! devotions are more likely to take ten minutes than two, but if you're looking to enrich your prayer life through a devotional format, you will likely find these daily devotions challenging, inspiring, and equipping.
To find out more, check out past devotions, or subscribe via email or RSS reader, go to http://connection.harvestprayer.com/.
PrayNetwork Spotlight by Andrew Wheeler.
See Andrew's website at www.togetherinprayer.net
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