Flagship Friendships: Spirit of Prayer part 2 track 3

Music by Francis Cummings Samuel Johnson urged people “to keep their friendships in good repair.” So here is an invitation to pray for the friends the Lord places on our hearts. Lord, the love that is burning in my heart today is so strong for the flagship friendships that You have taken such care to shape. As Your psalmist declared, the saints in the land are the glorious ones in whom You delight, So I lift these loved ones to You now. SELAH From time to time these God-given partnerships dip from sight below the horizon, but You are always seeking fresh ways to bring about deeper union. And just as officers on a warship’s bridge know their chain of authority within a combat zone, so You give special authority to those who worship in love and trust before Your throne. Let our prayers be wind and Spirit-blown – dethroning hindering powers; and may our e mails, texts and calls have the stamp and seal of Heaven on them all. The flow You direct between us is so precious, Lord. Protect and preserve us when heavy hurtful rocks are lobbed our way – Let no careless words or misunderstanding wreck the powerful vessel of our friendship; no indifference or rivalry shaft or scupper this sacred craft. Rather let our awareness increase to the point where we can sense when our friends are in distress. Father, use our times together, to release Your power and fervour; for You delight to grant much favour when two or three are gathered in Your love. We promise to keep alert, and make the effort to connect whenever You direct – and then may abundant heavenly ointment grace each one of these most precious appointments.