Prayer Rewards
Thanks for praying and fasting with us this Wednesday, January 26.
"But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly" (Matthew 6:6).
Salvation is by faith alone. Heavenly rewards come by both our faith and our works. Those in heaven will only be there through faith in Jesus Christ, but not everyone who is in heaven will receive rewards. Salvation cannot be earned through works, but heavenly rewards can be earned. "And then He will reward each according to his works" (Matthew 16:27b).
Everyone in heaven will enjoy the presence of the Lord, but not everyone in heaven will reign with Him. God gives us salvation freely through faith, but our rewards are earned simply through our faithfulness.
Your faithful prayers in the secret place will be rewarded. God is looking for people who will invest themselves in the secret place of prayer to expand His kingdom and store up riches in heaven rather than seek earthly rewards and treasures. God will not leave you unrewarded.
Let's pray for ourselves
Dear Lord,
Thanks for the tremendous GIFT of salvation. Help us to not stop there. Help us to KNOW You and PLEASE You. Remind us why we are here on earth, not for our own amusement, but to help others KNOW YOU. We pray that our rewards will be great in heaven, because You gave us the vision to faithfully do Your work on earth.
Let's pray for our city and country
Dear Lord,
We intercede for our city and our country again. Please forgive us for our rebellion, stubbornness, and wayward ways. We admit that when we don't see our need for You, we walk in sin and darkness. Shine Your light upon our sinfulness, so that we can see our need for You and repent. Lord have mercy on America, we plead.
Let's pray for the global advance of the gospel
Dear Lord,
We pray that You pour Your Holy Spirit out on ALL FLESH...every race, every demographic, every gender, and all ages young and old. Help us hear Your voice. Give us creative ideas that are birthed in Your presence that will help us accomplish Your will in the earth. In Jesus' mighty name we pray, amen.