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HOW TO SET UP A LIVING IN JESUS PRAYER CELL
Some members of LIJA have enquired
about setting up prayer cells of the Living in Jesus
Association, and I feel that the time is now right for
such a move. Where two or more are prepared to gather in
His name, I suggest the following format for a prayer
meeting.
That at least 3 pages of the "To Pray With The Voice
of Jesus" be used for prayer and meditation.
(Preferably including at least 2 of the following pages,
1, 2 (both from 2nd edition); and 32. The leader to
pre-select the pages to be used or else, better still,
let either each member or else those who feel inspired to
do so select a page each.
One person could read the first Scripture verse, a 2nd
person the second, a third the reflection, then all say
the prayers together. Or where different members each
select their favourite page, the person who selects the
page could read both the Scripture verses and the
reflection, and then all join in the prayers at the
bottom of the page.
At the end of the page, there could be a pause during
which members could feel free to offer their own prayer
or reflection.
During the meeting, there should also be a period for
people to share how they are finding living in union with
God who is LOVE, seeking to have His love poured into
their hearts, and seeking to be the hands of Jesus and
the voice of Jesus.
It would be good that there also be a period for Bible
reading. If the members are not into Bibie reading,
perhaps the leader could read a short passage.
The group could feel free to have whatever other prayer
time or format they find helpful, and decide the length
of meeting - and also how often to meet, monthly, weekly,
or especially within the family, daily. (How beautiful it
would for spouses to pray like this!).
One could also easily combine a Living In Jesus meeting with either a Charismatic Meeting or a Marian Meeting or indeed any form of Christian Prayer Meeting.
To start a prayer cell of the Living in Jesus Association, all you need is get one other person to join with you. As time goes you could invite others to join. Those who come to the prayer cells do not necessarily have to join as formal members of the Living in Jesus Association, while on the other hand, members of the Living in Jesus Association are not under an obligation to belong to a prayer cell, May the Lord guide each of us into the fullness of His special plan for our lives,
Wishing you every blessing, Yours in Christ, Thaddeus Doyle (Rev)
"I can do
all things in Him who strengthens me" (St. Paul).