A few weeks ago, the Lord put a word in my heart that has everything to do with you! It was all about how your prayers are the link to somebody’s miracle! If you missed that message, please check it out at www.mounthopechurch.org/messages. 

“The greatest thing anyone can do for God and for man is to pray. It is not the only thing; but it is the chief thing.” — S.D. Gordon

Peter was set free from prison and an impending death because somebody prayed (Acts 12:5). At the sound of God’s people praying, an angel suddenly appeared, chains fell off his wrists, gates opened wide, and Peter was free!

God could have set Peter free by Himself, but He has chosen to work through His children to release miracles on the earth. What if those believers who committed to praying for Peter never made that choice? What if they were just too distracted or just too busy? I guess God would go looking elsewhere and find a group of people who would say “yes” to become the link to Peter’s miracle.  

We Can Pray!

We will not take the call to prayer seriously until our hearts begin to feel the prison and impending death sentence that people are facing right now. Sin and the effects of it are destroying people’s lives, locking them in prison, and throwing away the key. But we can pray! We can become the link to the miracle they desperately need and that the Lord deeply desires to bring their way. 

There is no way around this fact: The earth is in a state of war, a spiritual conflict in which we have a part to play! 

On the Sunday I shared this message, the church responded. It looked like 100% of the church said, “Yes, Pastor Kev, I will commit to praying and becoming the link to somebody’s miracle.” That’s amazing! THANK YOU! I know God is putting in people’s hearts to pray for certain people and specific places, until there is a breakthrough from Heaven. For every ditch you dig through prayer, God will fill it! 

I see spontaneous prayer groups popping up all over the community. Some will meet to strategically pray in the Prayer Center. Others will gather in homes, workplaces, and schools, all as the Lord orchestrates. We need to give Him our “YES.” 

So, what now?

If you feel called to gather with other Christians to pray, GO FOR IT! Please take a moment and fill out the form here. You may use the Prayer Center or decide to use the place you work or go to school. While I love the big prayer gatherings and see the day stadiums are filled for prayer and worship, I never have lost sight of the power of a few hungry hearts praying together! A few people committed to praying have always changed the face of the world. 

From my heart, thank you! I can’t wait to see what happens in our community and the nations because of your prayers!  

Your Friend and Pastor,

Kevin Berry

 

Guidelines for your personal prayer meetings

  • Open with a song or verse.
  • Share the target you want your prayers to hit.
  • Invite people to pray and get out of the way.
  • Individuals should pray no more than two times in a meeting so as not to dominate the group.
  • Keep your prayers biblical, not controversial. This is not the place to air your opinions.
  • Encourage the prayer team that you have hit the target! God has heard your prayers, so now we wait with expectation!
  • Close with prayer and song.