To pray and be prayed for...

I had read through Ephesians Chapter 6 recently for my devotions and felt the strong plea that the apostle Paul placed on prayer as he winds up this letter.  He had written about putting on the whole armor of God and then writes:

"Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication.  To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.  Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel...."  Eph. 6:18 - 19.

I like how prayer is not just one-sided, but as God's servant Paul would pray for others and he would also request prays for himself from others.  It reminds me of how Pope Francis in his recent visit to the United States had requested that people pray for him.

Yes, we are all in this together - this mission of the church.  We do need to be praying for one another and those in leadership positions do need prayers for themselves.  So, I would ask that you would pray for me and my ministry at Savior Divine.  I would hope to lead with boldness in the proclaiming the mystery of the gospel.

Pastor Marty