Read Philippians 1:9-11
I love Paul’s prayer for the believers in Philippi. He starts praying from Philippians 1:3. Isn’t it awesome to have someone who genuinely cares for us, praying that God’s life is formed in us? I have a prayer partner who has been praying with me and for me for a couple of years now. We meet virtually weekly to share life challenges and our desires for God to live in and through us. She prays over me and reminds me of God’s promises and character, and I do the same for her. I am blessed to have someone like her in my life. Praying for each other is vital because the struggle is real.
If you have ever been scared that you don’t have what it takes to be fruitful, you are right because we don’t have what it takes. Our humanity always gets in the way of letting the life and light of Christ shine through. Even though we are dead to sin, Satan, God’s arch enemy, won’t relent. Satan keeps hitting us with life challenges, tempting us with desires, and seizing every moment he can to stop us from living free and fruitful lives.
While we, the believers, have some responsibility in living fruitful lives, thankfully, the heavyweight is done by God. He has the seed, works on our hearts (if we let Him), makes it grow, brings out the fruit, and prunes the garden. So, what is our role then? Like the hymn, we trust and obey Jesus. We choose and fix our eyes on Him always. We can only successfully do that through God’s help. Our walk with God from start to finish is truly by the help of God.
God knows we need Him; He isn’t asking us to do life alone. Therefore, He calls us to abide in Him. You and I can continue to pray for each other to desire God above all other ambitions; then, we can overflow in love like Paul prayed for the church in Philippi.
For reflection:
- Do you have someone who regularly prays for you? Who do you pray for regularly? Pray today for those you know and love to bear the fruit of the Spirit in their lives more fully!
by Tolu Osemwegie
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