| Quick recap | |
| The group led by Samuel emphasized the importance of prayer, intercession, and faithfulness in their work, with a focus on the power of words and the need to align speech with prayers and beliefs. They also discussed the upcoming grief to life coaching program and the need for more people to participate, as well as the importance of finding local churches after praying the prayer of salvation. The conversation ended with a prayer led by Lisa, asking for guidance, blessings, and success in their endeavors. | |
| Next steps | |
| • Lighthouse community members to continue praying for those on the prayer list, including Pamela, Robin, and Anisa. | |
| • Lisa to assist with answering prayer emails from the community. | |
| • Samuel to start sending out more emails to expand the reach of the prayer ministry. | |
| • Lighthouse community members to sign up for the Grief to Life coaching program starting February 3rd if interested. | |
| • Lighthouse community members to be consistent in their faith and actions after praying, avoiding speaking words contrary to their prayers. | |
| • Lighthouse community to pray for Satora as she takes her college test. | |
| Summary | |
| Prayer and Testimonies of God’s Goodness | |
| In the meeting, Samuel led the group in prayer and a reading from Psalm 100. He emphasized the importance of knowing that the Lord is God and that He has a plan and purpose for each situation. Samuel then asked Judy to pray for those on their prayer list, including Pamela and her family, Lawrence’s family, and Anissa. Judy’s prayer focused on healing, deliverance, and strength for those in need. Samuel ended the conversation by asking if anyone had a testimony to share about the goodness of the Lord. | |
| Uncle’s Cancer Journey and Community Support | |
| Judy shared her uncle’s story of battling cancer, initially going into remission, but then experiencing a return of the cancer. Despite the aggressive nature of the cancer, her uncle expressed peace and acceptance, believing that he was healed either in this life or the next. The community’s prayers and support were appreciated by Judy and her uncle. Lisa then shared about the community’s appreciation for the card and donation sent to Sharana’s family during their time of mourning. She also mentioned the ongoing efforts to keep Northeast School open, which the community had been praying for. | |
| Gratitude, Support, and Upcoming Event | |
| In the meeting, Lisa and Samuel shared their experiences and gratitude for the blessings they’ve received. Samuel expressed his appreciation for the prayers and support he’s received, and he also shared his excitement about being asked to speak to women. Judy and Lisa offered their assistance in answering emails and inviting others to join the community. The group also discussed a future event planned for June. | |
| Prayer, Intercession, and Grief Coaching | |
| Samuel emphasized the importance of prayer and intercession in their work, encouraging everyone to be part of the prayer team. He shared how they receive prayer requests from people going through various challenges and how they respond to these requests. Samuel also discussed the upcoming grief to life coaching program, set to start on February 3rd, and the need for more people to participate. He highlighted the need for people to find local churches after praying the prayer of salvation, and the importance of following through with actions after prayer. Judy and Lisa contributed to the discussion, sharing their experiences and insights. | |
| Faithfulness and Consistency in Prayer | |
| Samuel discusses two important points about what to do after praying. First, he emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful and consistent in one’s duties, even when prayers seem to go unanswered, using Zechariah’s example of continuing his priestly duties. Second, Samuel warns against speaking words that contradict one’s prayers, as Zechariah did when he expressed doubt about having a child due to his old age. Samuel stresses the power of words and the need to align speech with prayers and beliefs to avoid sowing seeds of doubt. | |
| Cooperating With God’s Plan and Doubt | |
| In the meeting, Samuel discussed the concept of not mingling with doubt and the importance of cooperating with God’s plan. Judy shared her thoughts on the idea of waiting in expectation while still doing something, using the example of a waiter/waitress. Lisa shared her experience of praying for something for a while and realizing she needed to put in more work. Avis emphasized the importance of trusting God and not doubting, referencing James 1:5-8. The group ended the conversation with a prayer led by Lisa, asking for guidance, blessings, and success in their endeavors. |
After The Prayer
Quick recap The group led by Samuel emphasized the importance of prayer, intercession, and faithfulness in their work, with a focus on the power of words and the need to
January 25, 2025
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