Great revivals began with prayer, with insignificant people praying for a move of God, praying for more of Him.
Martin Luther’s protestant reformation was the result of prayer when the Church had corrupted itself.
John Knox’s reformation of Scotland came about when he prayed amid political upheaval and worship of Mary.
Johnathan Edwards and his “ineffectual church” prayed and 6 of revelers in a community where there was upheaval were converted. The family unit that had been under attack in that area was strengthened and great revival began to spread.
David Brainerd prayed and had great revival among American Indians.
The Wesley Brothers prayed during the darkest days of England and revival came.
Charles Finney prayed and understanding of the baptism of the Holy Ghost swept the nation. Prayer meetings broke out and 50 thousand conversions occurred per week.
William Seymore, a one-eyed son of slaves was locked out of churches because of preaching about speaking in tongues. He prayed and a neighbor had this to say about what occurred where he and others had gathered. “They shouted three days and three nights...The people came from everywhere. By the next morning there was no way of getting near the house. As people came in they would fall under God's power; and the whole city was stirred. They shouted until the foundation of the house gave way, but no one was hurt…” The result of that prayer meeting? 500 million Pentecostals who speak in tongues today.
What can your prayers do?
Tip/Tidbit: Try a chair challenge like the one our pastor issued to the Livingway congregants. Find a comfortable chair and a Bible. Spend the first 15 minutes of each day sitting in the chair, Bible in hand, praying. Let God direct your day and your life.
Martin Luther’s protestant reformation was the result of prayer when the Church had corrupted itself.
John Knox’s reformation of Scotland came about when he prayed amid political upheaval and worship of Mary.
Johnathan Edwards and his “ineffectual church” prayed and 6 of revelers in a community where there was upheaval were converted. The family unit that had been under attack in that area was strengthened and great revival began to spread.
David Brainerd prayed and had great revival among American Indians.
The Wesley Brothers prayed during the darkest days of England and revival came.
Charles Finney prayed and understanding of the baptism of the Holy Ghost swept the nation. Prayer meetings broke out and 50 thousand conversions occurred per week.
William Seymore, a one-eyed son of slaves was locked out of churches because of preaching about speaking in tongues. He prayed and a neighbor had this to say about what occurred where he and others had gathered. “They shouted three days and three nights...The people came from everywhere. By the next morning there was no way of getting near the house. As people came in they would fall under God's power; and the whole city was stirred. They shouted until the foundation of the house gave way, but no one was hurt…” The result of that prayer meeting? 500 million Pentecostals who speak in tongues today.
What can your prayers do?
Tip/Tidbit: Try a chair challenge like the one our pastor issued to the Livingway congregants. Find a comfortable chair and a Bible. Spend the first 15 minutes of each day sitting in the chair, Bible in hand, praying. Let God direct your day and your life.
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