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Epaphras, who is
one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings.
He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand
firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
-Colossians 4:12
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Before
You Begin
We have people nationwide who will "wrestle
in prayer" for you and your group, that you will stand
mature and complete in the will of God (Col. 4:12) as you
embark on a study of God's Word.
10 STEPS FOR MOBILIZING YOUR PRAYER SUPPORT
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Identify adults and
students around you who you know pray, and ask them
to pray for this particular Bible study. |
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Invite them to pray through the length of the study.
They could even meet and pray during your study sessions! |
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Provide detail so
that they can pray specifically. Share things like:
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- the names of your student
- the day and time of your sessions.
- the unique needs of your group
(busyness, spiritual hunger, distractions).
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Share these prayers
from Scripture that could be prayed on behalf of your
group: |
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- Ephesians 1:17-19
- Ephesians 3:16-21
- Colossians 4:12
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If it's okay
with your students, pass along their e-mail addresses,
and ask your prayer partners to send an occasional note. |
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Name your
prayer partner team something more creative than "prayer
partner team." |
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In one of
your sessions ask your students to sign a sheet of paper
and express their thanks for the prayer. Make copies
(or have students sign multiple sheets) and send them
to your prayer partners. You could do this via e-mail
as well. |
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As you go through
the study, share with your prayer team the "Wow!"
moments you and your students have in God's Word. |
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Pray for THEM! Add
your prayer partners to your personal prayer list. |
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After you finish,
ask if they'll pray for your next study! |
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"Whatever you prayed for last
time, do it again! The time we spent in your last
study was really powerful! We had higher attendance,
better discussion, and the kids loved it. Thanks for
your prayer support—it's exactly why we had such
a great experience!"
Becky
youth pastor, Fontana Christian Church, Fontana, KS
"My kids were blown away
when I read a note from an InWord prayer warrior—the
note included the kids' names!"
Cheryl
youth worker,
Luminary United Methodist Church
Ten Mile, TN
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