by Matt Huey

This week 17 men from West Seattle came together to pray early Wednesday morning. This week was a huge week for our country, and we took a pause from our meditation of Colossians to reflect on the two scriptures below:

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3: 20-21).

Pastor Cliff then led us in a discussion about what it means to serve our eternal God, and how that should translate into believing that God hears our prayers as we pray for those in authority above us. We were all challenged to think about how often we pray for those that are in authority over us, as well as those that are under our authority.

Prayers this week:

• Pray for our new leaders that will be coming into power in our country. Pray that Jesus would soften their hearts to hear him and lead according to his truth (1 Tim 2:1).
• Pray that we would worship Jesus in our weakness to know the grace and power of Jesus (Eph 3:20-21)
• Pray for our leadership – that they would work not in their own efforts but in the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Continue to pray for the Song of Solomon series. Pray that all believers will seek to pursue their primary identity in Christ, that marriages will be strengthened, and that those yet to be married will pursue relationships that are honoring to Jesus.
• Pray that the men of Mars Hill would lead well and cover their families.
• Prayer for the last week of midweek classes – that people will finish strong.
• Pray for the Apprentice training of potential community group leaders that competent and committed leaders come out of the class
• Pray against Satan, his tricks, and divisive attempts to hamper the mission of Mars Hill and lead people astray from the truth of the gospel.