Discover Faith Prayer Group

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

At beginning of meeting Scripture Reading Hebrews 12:1-3 - "Brothers and sisters:  Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith.  For the sake of the joy that lay before him Jesus endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.  Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart."

Scripture Reading 1 Cor 2:1-5 - "As for me, brothers, when I came to you, it was not with any show of oratory or philosoph...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

Scripture Reading Isaiah 10:1-4 - "Ah, you who make iniquitous decrees, who write oppressive statutes, to turn aside the needy from justice and to rob the poor of my people of their right, that widows may be your spoil, and that you may make the orphans your prey!  What will you do on the day of punishment, in the calamity that will come from far away?  To whom will you flee for help, and where will you leave your wealth, so as not to crouch among the prisoners or fall among the slain?  For all this his anger has not turned away; his hand is stretched out still."

Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:19-22 - "You are no longer strangers and sojourners, but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones and members ...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

Scripture Reading at beginning of meeting Acts 15:16-18 - "After this I will return, says the Lord, and restore the kingdom of David.  I will rebuild its ruins and make it strong again.  And so all the rest of the human race will come to me, all the Gentiles whom I have called to be my own.  So says the Lord, who made this known long ago."

Scripture Reading Proverbs 4:1-6, Wisdom, the Supreme Guide of Men - "Hear, O children, the father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain understanding; yes, excellent advice I give you; my teaching do not forsake.  When I was my father's child, frail, yet the darling of my mother, he taught me, and said to me:  'Let your heart hold fast my words:  keep my...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

At beginning of meeting Scripture Reading 1 Cor 14:1, 26 - "Set your hearts on spiritual gifts.  What do we propose, brothers and sisters?  When you assemble, one has a psalm, another some instruction to give, still another a revelation to share; one speaks in a tongue, another interprets.  All is well and good, so long as everything is done with a constructive purpose."

The song we sung, I just want to speak the name of Jesus, was sort of like my day today.  It really touched my heart.  I went to Mass, Adoration.  I brought to God all the problems that's happening to my sister.  She's having so many problems with cancer and everything that's going on.  I sort of felt peace but I needed to share it with...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

Scripture Reading at beginning of meeting Psalm 34:4 - "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears."

What resonated with me was  when we were singing, "You are our hope, Lord."  This is our Christmas season message: Jesus is our hope, and we all long to be in his presence.  So, I pray this will continue throughout the year.

Prophetic Sense - "The goodness of the Lord is in our midst."

Scripture Reading Philippians 4:19 - "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory."

Scripture Reading Psalm 77:11-15 - "I will remember your great deeds, Lord; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.  I will think about all that you have done; I will medi...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

Scripture Reading at beginning of meeting Luke 2:8-14 - "Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock.  The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear.  The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.  And this will be a sign for you; you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."  And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: ...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

At beginning of meeting Scripture Readings Isaiah 63:7-11 - "The favors of the Lord I will recall, the glorious deeds of the Lord, because of all he has done for us, for he is good to the house of Israel.  He has favoured us according to his mercy and his great kindness.  He said, "They are indeed my people, children who are not disloyal."  So he became their savior in their every affliction.  It was not a messenger or angel but he, himself, who saved them.  Because of his love and pity he redeemed them himself, lifting them and carrying them all the days of old."

Prophecy - "Set your heart on the gifts especially the gift of prophecy."

Scripture Reading Psalm 139:1-4 - "O Lord, you have searched me an...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

At beginning of meeting, Scripture Reading 1 John 3 - "See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God."

Scripture Reading Psalm 37:3-4 - "Trust in the Lord and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.  Find delight in the Lord who will give you your hearts desire."

Scripture Reading John 10:37-38 - "I am the Son of God.  If I am not doing the Father's will, there is no need to believe me.  But if I am doing it, then even if you refuse to believe in me, at least believe in the work I do.  Then you will know for sure that the Father is in me and I am in the Father."

Scripture Reading Psalm 117:1-2 - "Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him all yo...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

Scripture Reading Acts 3:19-21 - "Reform your lives.  Turn to God that your sins may be wiped away.  Thus may a season of refreshment be granted you by the Lord when he sends you Jesus already designated as your Messiah.  Jesus must remain in heaven until the time of universal restoration which God spoke of long ago through his holy prophets." 

Scripture Reading Psalm 67:1-7 - "God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us - that your way may be known on the earth, your salvation among all nations.  Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the people praise you.  Let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for you will judge the peoples with uprightness and guide the nations on...

The following are words given by participants at the streamed meeting.  1 Corinthians 14:29 says that "Two or three prophets should speak, and the others weigh carefully what is said."  1 Thess 5:19-21 tells us not to despise prophecies, but to test everything and retain what is good.

Scripture Reading Psalm 146:8-10 - "The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind.  The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.  The Lord watches over the stranger, he upholds the orphan and the widow, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.  The lord will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations!  Praise the Lord!"

Scripture Reading Psalm 63:1-4 - "O God, you are my God; I shall seek you earnestly; my soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water.  Thus I have seen you in the sanctuary, to see your power and your glory.  Because your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall p...