8. June 2010 10:09
Being led by the Spirit is one of our core values at the Bear. It is also one of the distinguishing characteristics of a ‘son of God’ (which of course includes daughters – Rom 8:14).
It’s down to you to be listening to the Spirit in your own time and it is great to hear God speak when we meet together, but once a month a number of us get together to listen and pray on behalf of the church. We call it the ‘prayer and prophecy’ team and our aim is to be watchmen, warriors and midwives - watching for what is going on in the spirit, battling together in ‘spiritual warfare’ and praying for the birth of new things. This group is invaluable for helping create stability and confidence in church life.
Last night we felt led to spend most of our evening praying for the children at the Bear.
It may seem hard to hear from God or get involved in church because children ‘limit our expressions’ or ‘make too much noise’; but maybe it’s actually harder to hear from God without them?
Psalm 8:2 says: “From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.”
Maybe silencing the children actually gives voice to the enemy?
There is something about hearing the kids worship and seeing them serve that melts the hardest hearts and gives us insight to the unconditional love of God.
It’s pure and the kingdom of God is exemplified by it. So pray for them and protect them if you can – whether they are yours or somebody else’s.
Paul