Now is the Time for Prayer

"For Such a Time as This" - Generosity 2027 Sermon Series

"Now is the Time for Prayer"

Sermon Notes: October 1 and October 4: Romans 12:9-13

    In Romans 12:9-13, Paul is offering a list of the traits or characteristics of a true Christian. Some of these marks include holding fats to goodness, loving one another and honoring one another. Be zealous, ardent, and serve the Lord. He adds that one should rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, contribute to the needs of the saints and extend hospitality to strangers. In the middle of this list of traits is to preserve in prayer. What does it mean to persevere in prayer? If you go to the original language, you will find that the word which is translated persevering means, being constant, being consistent, steadfast or devoted. It is an active verb which indicates being actively engaged. Paul is writing that the mark of a Christian life is to be actively engaged and consistently devoted to prayer.

    How are you actively engaged in prayer? One of the ways which we are invited to engage in prayer is by praying for First United Methodist Church of Gadsden. Our membership vows call us to pray for the church. Is this part of your regular life of prayer? This week, I encourage you to invest in the church through your prayers, not just the prayer list of needs but the deeper mission and work of the church. If we believe that prayers make a difference, then shouldn’t our prayer life be about making a difference in the work of this congregation?

Now is the time,

Rev. Sherri