In September, I began a series of Children’s Messages on “Prayer” that will be continued into December. Now, I am inviting and encouraging Zion’s members to join in the 10 Days of Prayer movement (https://www.10days.net). It has already taken place – September 25 – October 5, but we will hold it from November 1 – 10.

The 10-Day Prayer Guide: Living Ephesians Today, is at the entrance to our sanctuary, as well as available online at the above website.

The following is taken from page 1 of the Prayer Guide.

Welcome!

Unite with us as we worship, pray, and repent for the next ten days!

What is our focus?

• 10 passages from the book of Ephesians that suggest prayers for living in Gospel Unity.

• 10 Days to cry out to the Father to answer Jesus’ prayer in John 17:22-23: “That they may become

perfectly one so that the world may know that you sent me.”

• 10 Days to join the global church in obedience, watching, and waiting on God.

Watchman Nee and An Inspiring 10 Days Story from China.

You can read the brief inspiring note about his life in the prayer guide that ends with the statement below.

Watchman Nee came to faith during a 10 Days Revival. He endured through persecution to the end of his life, still proclaiming his faith. He is a model for all who seek to follow Jesus. As we begin 10 Days this year, let’s ask God to birth new believers like Nee during this set-apart season!

Three Words.

This year’s prayer guide is patterned after Nee’s most famous work, Sit, Walk, Stand. In this short commentary, Nee summarizes Paul’s entire letter to the Ephesians in three words:

1. SIT: Our Position in Christ: (Ephesians 1-3)

“[God] raised us up with [Christ] and seated us with him in the heavenly places" (2:6)

2. WALK: Our Life in the World: (Ephesians 4:1-6:9)

"Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called" (4:1)

3. STAND: Our Attitude to the Enemy: (Ephesians 6:10-24)

"Stand against the schemes of the devil" (6:11)

The 10 Days Prayer Guide.

Each day, the prayer guide includes prayer prompts for adoration, repentance, intercession, and meditation. You will also find interactive exercises to help build community in your circles of prayer, and resources to further stir your heart in seeking His face.

“Hear our prayers O Lord, and grant us Thy peace.”

Pastor Darrell Weber