BACK TO THE UPPER ROOM: Discples United in Prayer
Acts 1:12-26
CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY
“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ
in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” —Galatians 2:20
“By blood and origin, I am all Albanian. My citizenship is Indian. I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the whole world. As to my
, I belong entirely to Jesus.” —Mother Teresa
Seeking to please Jesus
“So whether we are here in this body or away from this body, our
is to please him.” —2 Corinthians 5:9
“Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.” —Ephesians 5:10
Becoming more like Jesus
“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and
the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” —2 Corinthians 3:18
CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY THAT WAS CONSTANTLY PRAYING TOGETHER
“Give
today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.” —Matthew 6:11-13
“Real prayer is a serious concern, for we are speaking to the sovereign Lord of all the universe, who is willing to move heaven and earth in answer to sincere and reasonable prayer. Prayer is not a mechanical duty, but a wonderful opportunity to develop a loving and caring
with the most important Person in our lives.” —MJohn Bunyan
“Then if my people who are called by my name will
themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” —2 Chronicles 7:14