Pray together, or be prey individually. That's the gist of Jesus' words to his sleeping disciples in Gethsemane.
"'Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?' he asked Peter. 'Watch and pray so that you will not fall
into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.'" (Matthew 26:40-41)
The disciples learned from this early failure. Shortly after Jesus' ascension, we find a very different scenario: "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers." (Acts 1:14)
Where on this scale are you today, and where is your church? Are you joining together constantly in effective prayer, or are you setting yourself up to be easy prey for the enemy?
If you struggle to pray effectively with others, check out Together in Prayer. Published by Inter-Varsity Press in June, 2009, this book casts a vision for how the modern church should be praying as a community and offers practical tips for praying effectively in a group setting. Perfect for use in small groups or in a church-wide or community prayer movement, this book will help you pray in concert with other believers as never before.
Winner, 2010 Writer of the Year Award, Write-To-Publish Conference
"Together in Prayer is full of wisdom and insight into personal, community and intercessory prayer...If you have been challenged to lead a small group in prayer or serve as a prayer coordinator, this book is a must read."
John Bornschein
Senior Director, National Day of Prayer task force
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