Missions and deep prayer

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #488 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less (#539 in previous version)

Depending on what is imprinted on our hearts, the perspectives and attitudes of our lives change. If we have great scars and pains, negative things are imprinted on us, which only bring a difficulty in communicating with the world and a failure. It is hard to change the imprint in our hearts, but Jesus Christ alone has the power to change it. We must enjoy the power of Jesus Christ daily and enter into deep prayer. What will happen if we change what is imprinted on us?

1. Reason why we need to heal the imprint in our hearts
Spiritual problems come to anyone. Moreover, we face many scars and limitation as we grow up. Originally God created us as blessed being.Genesis 1:28 In order to realize the blessings that God has given to us, we must change the imprint on our hearts. Paul went into the depth of prayer which he did not know whether he was in the body or out of the body.2 Corinthians 12:2 If we enjoy the power of deep prayer, we will experience our spiritual problems and the imprint on our hearts being healed. And, God will grant us the answer of changing the world when our spiritual state is at its peak.

2. Commission of world missions
When we are healed of the incorrect imprint on our hearts, we will see the perishing nations from the spiritual aspect. The culture of darkness spreads out quickly, especially in the places without the Gospel. There is no one without sin no matter how great he/she may be. The Gospel alone can solve man’s sins and disasters. The works of God begin when we make disciples of all nations.Matthew 28:19 Jesus told us to receive only the filling of the Holy Spirit.Acts 1:8 because we cannot do it by our own strength.

3. Enter into deep prayer
Jesus spoke to the disciples for 40 days on the Mount of Olives in order to change what is imprinted on their hearts.Acts 1:3 When the disciples came down, they all joined together constantly in prayer.Acts 1:14 Likewise, we need to pray holding onto the Sunday pulpit and enjoy deep prayer continuously for 40 days.Acts 2:42 Deep prayer that enjoys Jesus Christ alone and the filling of the Holy Spirit can heal our body, spirit and mind. Furthermore, we will see answers of saving lives and the age as we enjoy prayer daily.

Forum Topic
What are the things that are imprinted in our heart and thoughts? Let’s examine what has been imprinted in our hearts as we deeply think about the Sunday messages.
New Believer Retreat Lecture 3 / 2013.2.5