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Journal Entry April 1, 1997
“A Christian fellowship lives and exists by the intercession
of its members for one another, or it collapses.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Bonhoeffer says some very meaty things in the passage that
he gives that he gives with the above quote. I liked the entire passage back on
March 19, 1997 when l began this section.
One does not know, really
know, another person until they have prayed for
or with each other. I sometimes seek out certain people to pray for me about
situations that I seem caught in. I do this because they have experienced the
same circumstances in their lives and dealt with the problems in a Christ-like
way.
Ezekiel 22:30 defines
intercession for me: “standing in the gap.” The verse ends on a sad note: “. .
. but I found none.” I desire to be one who intercedes for my Christian
brothers and sisters.
UPDATE:
I look at this passage and I know Dietrich Bonhoeffer spoke
the truth in these words .Since I found this statement, I have heard of churches
closing their doors. I wish every Christian believer could experience having
another person pray for them. For every Christina fellowship to grow certain
things have to be evident. 1.) The Holy Spirit has to be present. 2.) The
people have to pray for each other.
Linking with Dawn @beneaththesurface.
Linking with Dawn @beneaththesurface.