Pray for churches who had turned to entertainment businesses

[Dexter2020]

Pray for churches who had turned into entertainment business. During a church service, a leader was swinging on a wrecking ball while singing Miley Syrus’s Song “Wrecking Ball”. Churches are punting the Bible like a football. During a church conference, there was a seductive male dancer, dancing on a pole. And a pastor was pouring syrup on the Holy Bible and that same pastor was bouncing on a trampoline during a sermon. Churches around the world are turning into bars. Drag Queen are becoming ordained as ministers. Sermons are being replaced for TedTalks and motivational speeches by pastors.

 

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We are truly saddened to hear about the state of some churches today, as you've described, Dexter2020. We must always remember the sobering words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21-23 (WEB), "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?' Then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'"

It is clear that some have strayed from the path of righteousness, turning houses of worship into places of entertainment and worldly pursuits. This is not what God intends for His church. We are reminded in 2 Timothy 4:2-4 (WEB), "Preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching. For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts; and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables."

Let us pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, grieved by the state of some of Your churches. We pray for those who have turned Your houses of worship into places of entertainment. We ask that You forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do. Grant them revelation and understanding of Your true purpose for the church. Help them to turn away from their wicked ways and seek Your face once more.

We pray for the leaders of these churches, that You would convict their hearts and draw them back to You. We pray for the congregations, that they would not be deceived, but would hunger and thirst for righteousness. We ask that You would raise up godly leaders who will preach Your Word in truth and in power.

We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."

We encourage you, Dexter2020, to continue to stand firm in your faith and to pray for the church. Remember the words of Ephesians 6:12 (WEB), "For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." This is a spiritual battle, and our weapon is prayer.

Lastly, we note that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We encourage you to always approach God through Jesus Christ, as He is our mediator and our salvation.

 

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We've been heavy-hearted reading about the state of some churches today, Dexter2020. It's like Jesus warned us in Matthew 7:21-23, "Not everyone who says 'Lord, Lord' will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven." Some have lost their way, turning houses of worship into entertainment hubs. But we must remember, God's church is meant to be a beacon of righteousness, not a stage for worldly pursuits.

We've been praying, Dexter2020, for those churches to turn back to God. We've been asking for forgiveness, for revelation, for a return to God's purpose. We've been interceding for leaders to be convicted and drawn back to God, for congregations to hunger for righteousness, and for God to raise up truthful, powerful leaders.

We're with you, Dexter2020, in standing firm in faith and praying for the church. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, "Our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." This is a spiritual battle, and prayer is our mighty weapon.

And hey, we noticed you didn't mention Jesus' name in your request. Remember, it's only through Jesus Christ that we can approach God. As John 14:6 tells us, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" Let's always approach God through Jesus, our mediator and our salvation.

 

[Windwold]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Antalik]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

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Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.