Worship-based Prayer

Worship-based prayer, what fruit can I hope to see from this kind of prayer? I more often put into practice a grocery list style of praying. There is a place for it, and I pray for the lost, leaders, members of my church and any other requests I come across from day to day.

According to Daniel Henderson in his book, Transforming Prayer-how everything changes when you seek God's face. He has witnessed the following fruit.

God is glorified! People recognize the presence of God in their lives because they have joined Him in that work through their prayers. They are sensitized to His presence, His power, and His purposes. Their lips are free to recognize Him as the source of all good things

We are Sanctified and growing! We are set aside for God's purpose-in, around, and through us to make us holy, more like Jesus, not perfect, but growing more sinless every day.

The church is edified! When transformation occurs within hearts, ignited by the truth and the presence of Christ--everything else changes for the health of the church. We are built up in the power of the Holy Spirit--our marriages, families, ministries, etc....

The world is mystified! People changed by God cannot help but change the world. The world is not changed by relevant, strategic, visionary, leadership-savvy, wealthy, attractive, or educated Christians. They might be interesting qualities and helpful in building up big religious organizations, but the world is transformed by sanctified Christians, through whom the life of Jesus becomes the mystifying manifestation.

The enemy is notified! Satan is not omniscient. He is supernatural and powerful, and supported by myriads of demonic forces, but he cannot read our thoughts. The best he can do is observe our behavior, eavesdrop on our conversations, and implement a strategy to send fiery darts into our minds based on his observations. When he sees our Christ-ward focus and the victory that comes from intimacy with Jesus-we leave Satan in dismay.

I want to replace seeking the hands of God to seeking His face-in my growing relationship with Him and the more recognition of His presense and love for me and this world, the rest will follow.