In 1 Peter 2:9-12, Peter
elaborates on our identity in Christ. As those who have been saved by God’s
grace are being built up into a spiritual house, we have been given a new
identity in the people of God. When we understand our identity, we find confidence
to face life’s trials. Additionally, knowing who we are and whose we are shapes
to our priorities and our pursuits. Church family, join us as we pray for
ourselves and each other – that we would live lives of worship before our Great
God.
Prayer Guide: Oct 28,
2018 – 1 Peter 2:9-12
1. Considering your
privileged status in Christ, praise God for His gracious and extravagant salvation
that does not depend on our ability to keep His Law.
2. Thank God for rescuing
you out of the brokenness of sin through the cross of Jesus Christ.
3. Pray for Christians
that you know who are struggling with guilt and shame. Ask God to confirm to
them both His affection and work in their lives.
4. Ask God to give you
a greater sense of His power and His faithfulness to carry out His call on your
life of worship and mission.
5. Plead with God to
make you more aware of His blessings and His presence to the end that you would
be a more grateful person, eager to recount His praises.
6. Pray for grace to
live in sincerity and purity of heart – that you would walk in a worthy manner.
7. Ask God to give you
compassion for and opportunity to speak to those who are currently stumbling
over the person of Jesus. Pray that God would do His work of salvation amongst
us.