How to Pray for the Soul (Yours or Another's) by John Piper

This morning I was reading in John Piper's devotional Taste and See, about "savoring the supremacy of God in all of life." I read an entry on how to pray for the human soul (both your own soul and the souls of others) and found it very helpful. I hope to begin praying this prayer for myself and others everyday. I have summerized Piper's points and given the primary scriptures referenced.

1.Pray for an inclination to God and his Word.

“Incline my heart to Your testimonies and not to gain” ~Psalm 119:36

2.Pray to have the eyes of your heart opened.

“Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law” ~Psalm 119:18

3.Pray for your heart to be enlightened with these “wonders”

“…that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened” ~Ephesians 1:18

4.Pray for your heart to be united for God.

“O LORD, I will walk in your truth: unite my heart to fear Your name”
~Psalm 86:11

5.Pray that your heart will be satisfied with God and not with the world.

“Satisfy us in the morning with Thy steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days” ~Psalm 90:14

6.Pray that you would be strong in joy, persevering during the dark seasons.

“That [God] would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man”
~Ephesians 3:16

7.Pray that you would produce good deeds and works of love for others.

“That [we] will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord…bearing fruit in every good work” ~Colossians 1:10

8.Pray that the name of the Lord would be known and feared and loved and cherished and admired and praised and trusted because of your life and ministry.

“Hollowed be They name” ~Matthew 6:9

A New Leader for Pierced

It is with much excitement that we welcome Kutter Callaway and his wife Jessica to Pierced Chapel. Kutter is our new pastor and will guide Pierced through his teaching and leadership in these days.

I'm very thankful that Woodmen Valley Chapel worked diligently to find a new leader for our community. I'm thankful for Kutter and that we previously knew each other as classmates at Fuller Seminary. I'm thankful the Pierced Leadership Team has been included on this decision and has shown great support for bringing Kutter on staff. As a faith community, we rejoice that God has not forgotten us and has provided so very quickly.

To God be the glory...welcome Kutter!