April 2011 Prayer Guide

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I am truly excited as we gather again this month to pray for Israel. By now thousands of Christians, prayer groups and even entire churches are joining us in our prayers for Israel and the Nations. Every month new groups join us in our corporate intercession, representing from many different countries.

When we pray we always should remember that prayer, for the Christian, is not just going to a private or communal ‘wailing wall’ where we somehow can unburden our souls and move on. Prayer is more. Prayer is not merely talking to God about our problems. Prayer is an agent of change. As we pray we engage in a powerful battle in the heavenly realms. And as we persist in our prayers God’s word promises victory! 

When we pray we also should remember that His answers might be different than we expect. Often God’s response to our prayers will surprise us in the manner and scope of the answer. As we pray we always should bear in mind that our understanding of our situation is always limited but that God sees the ‘full picture’. Therefore when we pray we always need to listen to the One to whom we are talking!

But finally, our prayers need to be prayers of faith - faith in an omnipotent God and faith that he answers our prayers. It is the prayer of faith that will move the mountains.

“… for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

Let us together expect great things from God!

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Yours in Jesus,

 
Dr. Jürgen Bühler
ICEJ International Director