What's your opinion on this quote about Prayer?
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... unwooed because she is not dripping with the pearls of intellectualism, nor glamorous with the silks of philosophy; neither is she enchanting with the ...
Seems to me he is simply saying that the "prayer meeting" in a congregation is not as accepted as it used to be......he is a bit "wordy, or colorful" in his statement, but that is about the gist of it..........and, for some congregations, this is probably a valid critique............but not for all congregations.....
... unwooed because she is not dripping with the pearls of intellectualism, nor glamorous with the silks of philosophy; neither is she enchanting with the ...
Seems to me he is simply saying that the "prayer meeting" in a congregation is not as accepted as it used to be......he is a bit "wordy, or colorful" in his statement, but that is about the gist of it..........and, for some congregations, this is probably a valid critique............but not for all congregations.....
Can only speak for myself...........a Prayer Meeting is referring to a gathering of believers to spend time in prayer to God for a variety of reasons, needs, concerns for themselves, their family, friends.........whatever/whoever.......and especially being in prayer to worship and praise God.
Normally, these meetings are on Wednesday nights..........or Sunday nights in my church........and many others I suppose. However, a prayer meeting can be held anytime, anywhere.........when believers gather in prayer for one reason or another, that is a prayer meeting.......
Normally, these meetings are on Wednesday nights..........or Sunday nights in my church........and many others I suppose. However, a prayer meeting can be held anytime, anywhere.........when believers gather in prayer for one reason or another, that is a prayer meeting.......
I agree with him.....I believe his flowery words are probably speaking to those of intellect, philosophy, & psychology as in his quote, to get their attention.
However, we mustn't leave out the groups that are looking for their next move of excitement, like those who long for the "concert shows" of praise & worship, who think the bigger & more elaborate, the better. Just something to think about.
However, we mustn't leave out the groups that are looking for their next move of excitement, like those who long for the "concert shows" of praise & worship, who think the bigger & more elaborate, the better. Just something to think about.
The Church could use more prayer/relying on God and less, planning mtgs., committees, programs, carnivals, church growth tactics/techniques, monetary pleadings etc.
I'd also say cinderella's twin is the church's witnessing team ...and I don't mean going out and inviting people to come to your church.
The quote is a fair assessment.
I'd also say cinderella's twin is the church's witnessing team ...and I don't mean going out and inviting people to come to your church.
The quote is a fair assessment.
I have to wonder how many people here actually have any experience dealing with a Church Congregation, and all that entails. Can the church/congregation always use more prayer? YES! That being said, to think that a church congregation can exist without comities, or meetings, and planning, and, yes, tithing by the congregation is so very naïve...........just saying.
Paul himself instructed the church to do all things in an "orderly manner." Now, all these "carnivals" and such are way overstated in my opinion. Just in the area where I live........say the three Counties around me..........there are at least 200 churches...........and not once this year have any of them had a "carnival." As far as "church growth" goes........goodness, let us just RIP OUT the last Chapter of Matthew..............eh? Growing the Church IS WHY WE ARE HERE!
Yes, Prayer Meetings are an essential need for any congregation............but to discount all the rest is foolish at best.