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Extra Oil Day 1: Introduction and Centering
Introduction and Centering:
Hello and welcome to the Extra Oil 30-Day Prayer Challenge. Thank you for joining me and everyone else who raised their hands to walk with me on this journey.
So, just a brief intro: Let us first read the parable of the 10 Virgins in Matthew 25 (https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.25.1-13.NKJV - I've also attached an image for your convenience).
Done reading? Let's continue.
So here's my full disclaimer: I am not starting and leading this journey as a wise virgin, but rather as a foolish one. Yet, I am hoping that the midnight hour hasn't come yet and that going to get extra oil now won't cost me (and you) the chance to meet the Bridegroom (Christ, at His second coming).
Prayer is an integral part of the life of any Christian person. It keeps us alive. Jesus also said, to the disciples, that it also keeps us from falling into temptation. And there's a lot of that out there. The biggest temptation being the lie that we can live without praying earnestly.
I believe that our prayer lives can be likened to the oil that keeps the lamp of our salvation and Christian walk burning. When we seek God's wisdom and guidance on how to evolve in our prayer life, it is as though we are stocking up on extra oil so that we may never find ourselves in the dark.
I can (and did on the podcast) say much more. But the essence of it all is that it's not too late to become a wise virgin. Throughout this month, we will relearn how to pray, together. For today, read and meditate on Matthew 25. Quiet your heart and get ready for this journey. Tomorrow, we will start with the daily devotions.
Prayer Prompts:
- Father, please teach me how to pray
- Father I dedicate (starting time to ending time) as my time of prayer, please help me to respect this appointment
- Thank You for the grace of being reminded while there's still time
Practical Tasks:
- Let me know when your prayer time will be (for accountability purposes)
- Get a journal or book where you will write each day's lessons and scriptures. This is a challenge, don't expect it to be easy. Choose to commit.
Optional:
- Listen to the song of the day: The Prayer Song by Terrell Grice (https://youtu.be/MpffkalfGG0)
- Today's Podcast: Live on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kaydee_mashile
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By Kay-Dee MashileIntroduction and Centering:
Hello and welcome to the Extra Oil 30-Day Prayer Challenge. Thank you for joining me and everyone else who raised their hands to walk with me on this journey.
So, just a brief intro: Let us first read the parable of the 10 Virgins in Matthew 25 (https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.25.1-13.NKJV - I've also attached an image for your convenience).
Done reading? Let's continue.
So here's my full disclaimer: I am not starting and leading this journey as a wise virgin, but rather as a foolish one. Yet, I am hoping that the midnight hour hasn't come yet and that going to get extra oil now won't cost me (and you) the chance to meet the Bridegroom (Christ, at His second coming).
Prayer is an integral part of the life of any Christian person. It keeps us alive. Jesus also said, to the disciples, that it also keeps us from falling into temptation. And there's a lot of that out there. The biggest temptation being the lie that we can live without praying earnestly.
I believe that our prayer lives can be likened to the oil that keeps the lamp of our salvation and Christian walk burning. When we seek God's wisdom and guidance on how to evolve in our prayer life, it is as though we are stocking up on extra oil so that we may never find ourselves in the dark.
I can (and did on the podcast) say much more. But the essence of it all is that it's not too late to become a wise virgin. Throughout this month, we will relearn how to pray, together. For today, read and meditate on Matthew 25. Quiet your heart and get ready for this journey. Tomorrow, we will start with the daily devotions.
Prayer Prompts:
- Father, please teach me how to pray
- Father I dedicate (starting time to ending time) as my time of prayer, please help me to respect this appointment
- Thank You for the grace of being reminded while there's still time
Practical Tasks:
- Let me know when your prayer time will be (for accountability purposes)
- Get a journal or book where you will write each day's lessons and scriptures. This is a challenge, don't expect it to be easy. Choose to commit.
Optional:
- Listen to the song of the day: The Prayer Song by Terrell Grice (https://youtu.be/MpffkalfGG0)
- Today's Podcast: Live on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kaydee_mashile