Help Us Agree in Payer

“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 18:19)

Father, help us to agree in prayer. Why is this such a strong prayer? Because there is such power in agreement. God promises when we agree, He will do whatever we ask!

In the context of this passage, it’s clear that this is not a blank check. The preceding verses (Matthew 18:15-28), show Jesus teaching his disciples about church discipline. Thus this promise rests on a principle: that when we come together and pray in agreement about church or kingdom business, God will do whatever we ask.

When we pray Scripture, we are praying for God’s will and kingdom purpose in the world. Every time we pray for the lost to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-6), the prodigals to return (Luke 15:11-31), the immature to grow in Christ (Hebrews 6:1), the mature believers to lead and disciple others (Hebrews 5:12-14), we’re praying for God’s kingdom business. His will is that we live rightly in His kingdom (Matthew 5:6), to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13, 14) and to advance that kingdom in the world (Matthew 28:20).

What will the effect be when we pray God’s Word in agreement for our families and others we serve? If we all pray the same brief Scripture prayer as often as we can over a week’s time, will that not lead to God’s working powerfully in our lives and the lives of those we know and love? What is His promise?

Lord, help us to pray in agreement!