Why We Need to Pray Together

On Saturday, November 14th, the women attending Arise, Cry Out! heard a message from Pastor Miles McPherson, founder of Miles Ahead Ministries and pastor of The Rock Church in San Diego, CA.

Miles gave three reasons that women need to pray together. I would like to share these with you.

Corporate prayer offsets corporate opposition.
Miles gave an example of a mother wildebeast trying to defend her baby against an organized group of hyenas. Because she was alone, she was eventually cornered by the hyenas and lost the battle. Our enemy is organized and has a strategy against our children and our families, and it only makes sense that we should organize in prayer against him. Why would you stand alone against an attacking army?

Corporate prayer ensures comprehensive prayer.
Miles described four different personality types and how each type of person appreciates God in a different way. He pointed out that God reveals different things to each of us. When we get together and pray, none of these things are missed. We "cover more stuff" than when we pray alone.

Corporate prayer empowers the person praying.
Miles showed us that God created humans to be dependent on each other. When we come to a prayer meeting, we bring a burden, and we need to be prayed for by others. He reminded us of Galations 6:2 where we are directed to "bear one another's burdens."

I have experienced these benefits through my Moms in Touch group. I've seen big mountains fall as a result of women praying together. We have had times when the words of one mom's prayer answers the prayer of another. We are always encouraged to keep praying and not give up, because we have the support and encouragement of the group.

My hope is that you would find this encouragement in your own group. You can find out more at www.momsintouch.com