Partnership in PrayerJoining Hands with God & Others
Created for Relationship
Believing is not enough! God created us for:
Relationship with Him Relationship with One Another
God ordained us as ambassadors to carry His message of love and reconciliation to others: In partnership with Him In partnership with One Another
Created to Be Fruitful & Multiply
Gen. 1:28; Gen. 9:1 We are intended to take dominion:
Geographically“Fill the earth and subdue it”
Generationally“The God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob”
Blessed to be a blessing.
Gen. 12:1-3 To be a blessing to all nations
Isa. 6:8 Who shall I send?
Acts 1:7-8 You shall be my witnesses…
2 Cor. 10:13 God assigns each his task.
1 Cor. 3:5-9 God’s fellow workers
Luke 10:1 Called to go where He is about to come.
The Lost Are Crying for the Answer.
Luke 16:27-28 Rich man & Lazarus
Acts 16:9 Macedonian call for Paul
Our own hearts compel us.
2 Kings 7:3-9 Four starving lepers
1 Cor. 9:16-17 Paul compelled to preach
God calls us to join hands with Him and with one another.
1 Cor. 3:9 God’s fellow workers
Luke 10:1 Sent out two by two
Mark 16:20 He works with us confirming His word with signs & wonders following.
Multiplied Power in Partnership
Ecc. 4:9-12 Threefold cord not easily broken
Lev. 26:7-8 Multiplied power in partnership
Partnership convinces unbelievers our message is genuine.
John 13:34-35 By this shall all men know…
John 17:20-23 That all of them may be one…
Partnership confirms we walk worthy of our call.
Eph. 4:1-6 Keep the unity of the Spirit…
Eph. 4:17-24 Put off the old self…put on the new self
Partnership focuses us on the main thing—the message of the cross.
1 Cor. 1:10-17 Agree with one another…that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought…
Partnership only comes through humility.
Phil. 2:1-11 Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others…
Partnership is the place of commanded blessing from God.
Psalm 133: “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.”
God anoints & empowers us TOGETHER to disciple the nations.
2 Cor. 10:13-15 We each have a measure of faith and area assigned a certain field by God.
Eph. 22 In him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives…
Eph. 4:7 To each one grace is given as Christ apportioned it.
Eph. 4:16 “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
Build a Strong Prayer Team
BE a person of prayer. You will reproduce what you model. Your team will only be as strong as you are. We must lead by example as Jesus did. Through prayer, God will show you the
people of peace who will make up your team.
Recruit Prayer Partners
As God shows you who to ask to partner with you in prayer, in HIS timing, go to them and make your request.
Give them time to prayerfully reply. You will need to remember the principle of 3-
12-70-multitudes: 3 close personal intercessors 12 crisis intercessors 70 congregational partners Multitudes of general intercessors as God provides
Ask God to provide a Prayer Coordinator
Prayer Coordinator can: Agree with you in prayer Aid in development and implementation of
prayer strategy Coordinate work and communication with
prayer team Help with screening and training new
members
Expand the Network
As God enables you, expand your network:Prayer ChainsPrayer TripletsPrayer GroupsPrayer Networks
Other Potential Partners
Churches Sunday School Classes Cell or house groups Family and friends Bible school students Prayer networks Partnerships focused on your region or
people
Communication is Key
Regularly communicate to your prayer partners.
Include both prayer requests and praise reports—answers to prayer fuel more prayer.
Be as specific and timely as possible—letters, cards, e-mail, telephone, etc.
Supply useful tools to help guide informed intercession
Provide a prayer bookmark highlighting regular prayer needs
Prayer Times
Consider setting aside appointed times daily or one day a week or one month a year when prayer teammates observe a time of concerted prayer for the release of God’s power on your assigned focus.
Set up a 24 hour prayer vigil for your target.
Coordinate prayer walks, prayer journeys, prayer marches or prayer expeditions to your focal group.
New Levels Mean New Devils!
Don’t be caught uncovered!! As your work expands, so must your
prayer shield!! Don’t neglect the care and feeding of
your team members! Nurture these relationships with love
and a grateful heart—they are real team members and deserve to share in the times of celebrating God’s answers with you!
Express Gratitude
Thank you notes Birthday/anniversary cards Small gifts from time to time Annual remembrance as a thank you for
their participation Don’t forget to pray for your prayer
partners too!!