Public Prayer

The man Who leads the congregation in prayer has the awesome task of seeking God's presence and power in our behalf. No one has a more important responsibility in our worship service. Therefore, he must be a man who demonstrates his faith in the gospel, and his fidelity to Christ. We dare not ask someone to lead us in prayer simply to make him feel good, or because it is his turn to pray. We should carefully avoid anything in public prayer that would call attention to ourselves, either by word or gesture. Our public prayers should be marked by a sincere confession of sin and an earnest desire for Christ's glory. Our primary concern should be for the ministry of the Word, the conversion of sinners and the edification of God's children.

Don Fortner