Corresponding Episode

Leading Differently Together | Apostolic: With Donavan Friesen

https://journey-with-care.captivate.fm/episode/s03e07

Passage

ESV (English Standard Version):

"And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?"

NLT (New Living Translation):

"Here are some of the parts God has appointed for the church: first are apostles, second are prophets, third are teachers, then those who do miracles, those who have the gift of healing, those who can help others, those who have the gift of leadership, those who speak in unknown languages. Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles?"

NIV (New International Version):

"And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?"

Walking It Out

• Reflect

Reflect on the diversity of the roles in the church as stated in 1st Corinthians 12:28-29. Examine your personal understanding of the apostolic gift and how it complements the other gifts within the church.

• Engage

Look for opportunities to engage and learn from those who have the apostolic calling. Initiate dialogue with them to understand their vision and challenges and explore how you might be a part of that apostolic mission.

• Pray

1. Pray for the discernment and empowerment of individuals with apostolic gifts in your community.
2. Pray for the church to be receptive to the pioneering work of the apostles and support their ventures.
3. Pray for your personal growth and understanding of your role within the body of Christ.

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This is journey with prayer, a contemplated prayer journey

corresponding to our episode, Leading Differently Together,

Apostolic, with our guest Donovan Friesen.

And god is appointed in the church first apostles,

second prophets, 3rd teachers, then miracles,

then gifts of healing, helping, administration, and

various kinds of tongues. First Corinthians 12

28 to 29 in the ESV.

Father, in the vast expanse of your church, you

have raised up apostles, those with gifts to

lead, to plant, and to build, and to expand the

horizons of your kingdom.

We stand here in awe of your wisdom that in each generation,

you call forth men and women to be the carriers of your

vision, the architects of faith communities, and the catalysts

for transformation. And we thank

you for the unique apostolic anointing placed upon your

servants. We're thankful for their obedience and for

their vision and for their readiness to forge pathways in

uncharted territories for the sake of the gospel.

And we ask that you would pour on them your abundance of grace

that they may continue to lay foundations where none

exist, speaking into being that which we cannot

see and reflects your kingdom.

And we know that we are all broken people, So we ask for

protection and that you would build them up and surround

them with people to encourage them, uphold them, and strengthen

them as they lead the way. And we

ask that you would knit together the body of Christ

more tightly in love, wisdom, and understanding.

And help us to recognize and esteem the variety of gifts

that you've distributed among us that we might collaborate

effectively honoring the contributions of everyone, of your

whole body. May we become a

living testament to your design, diverse in

function, and yet united in purpose, collectively

demonstrating the fullness of Christ?

And would you root us deeply in love, anchoring us firmly in the

truth of your word? And may we grow in every way

into him who is the head, Christ, from whom the whole

body joined and held together finds harmony and

growth. And we ask that you would empower

your apostles to walk boldly in their calling

and inspire each of us to embrace and support the

vibrant gifts within your church. In Jesus'

name,

amen. So as you go through your week, I wanna encourage you.

Take the time to reflect. Reflect on

the diversity of the roles in the church as stated in 1st Corinthians

12/28 to 29, and examine your personal

understanding of the apostolic gift and how it complements the

other gifts within the church. Secondly,

engage. Look for opportunities to engage and

learn from those who have the apostolic calling.

And if possible, initiate dialogue with them to understand their

vision and challenges and to explore how you might be a part of that

apostolic mission. And finally, pray.

Make prayer an intentional focus, and you can use these 3

prayer points. Pray for the discernment and the

empowerment of individuals with apostolic gifts in your community

that they may be effective and courageous in their unique callings.

And pray for the church that they might be receptive to the

pioneering work of the apostles, whether in church planting,

cross cultural missions, or innovative ministries,

and to support these ventures with resources, prayer, or a shared

vision. And finally, pray for your personal growth

that you might understand your role within the body of Christ.

Ask God to reveal how you can contribute to the apostolic efforts

in your own context. Perhaps it's through prayer, service,

or giving. And you could check the show notes for these references,

prayers, and scriptures. Or to find out more about the podcast, head over to

journey with care dotca. I'm Johan, and thanks

for praying with me today.