Covenant Life exists to restore individuals, nations
and generations
and the earth itself to the image and love of God.

The image of God: his love, faith, hope, joy, etc... When we practice daily prayer and Scripture reading we train with and put to use mighty spiritual weapons for Christ to save that which is lost. The armor of God is his thoughts in our mind, his healing in our hearts, his truth in our secret parts, his faith, and his joy in bringing others his good news. Paul said stand against the powers of darkness using the sword of the spirit and praying in the spirit.

Moved to pray FOR others: Richard Lineberry shared with me this week that after he received the baptism in Holy Spirit he would take his High School yearbook and pray by name for classmates. After that he met many who would share with him that they got saved and some were involved in ministry. Sometimes today when at a mall or crowded place he is moved to pray “blanket prayers” over the mass of people. This week as I was meditating on hell, my own sin and God’s mercy and unconditional love for me I felt such a love of God I had to turn to my prayer list of people who are unchurched, lost or in great need.

Blessed to pray WITH others: Thursday nights Richard and I meet with men for prayer and conversation about life and Jesus. This week when Richard prayed for one man he felt heat in his shoulder and received healing and began to quietly speak in tongues.

Need to pray ALONE: This time of Advent preparation is well spent not just going through prayer requests but also by reading Scripture and just thinking and feeling. For example consider the group of angels who in one decision of serving “self” became God-haters and were cast forever from God’s presence. Consider Adam and Eve who in one choice of self over God became “shamers” and “blamers” and brought curses on mankind and on all the earth itself. Then consider how many times we have chosen self and rejected God’s love yet God not only rescued us but has come to live in us and has filled us and opened his kingdom to us. He who is forgiven much loves much. How can we not give thanks and witness for Him!

Happy Advent!