Prayer is more than a ministry among ministries.
Prayer is a spiritual activity of every believer. Prayer is a ministry that fuels every other ministry. Evangelism is a human generated effort without prayer. Discipleship is merely Bible facts and trivial without prayer. Worship is merely singing songs about God unless they are sung and prayed at the same time. Stewardship is not much more than charity unless we are praying before, during and after our giving. Leadership is human ideas until captivated by the Spirit when our decision-making and goal-setting are birthed and based and bathed in prayer.
So, witness. Study the scriptures. Sing a new song! Give sacrificially. Set goals and make decisions. But when you do, pray. And when you pray, take time to seek first his kingdom (the mind of Christ, the Spirit's filling, the Father's heart), then, when you have prayed your best ... "Nevertheless, Lord, not our will but your will be done in our lives, families, and communities as it is in heaven..."
Prayer may be the one ministry that is truly a ministry to every ministry. Ignore it or marginalize it at your own peril.
Phil Miglioratti
IBSA Prayer Mnistries
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