Prayer is always the antidote to human ability or achievement. It’s the antidote because praying acknowledges that only God can accomplish certain things and that we are unable without God’s help. When the disciples failed to cast out demons, it was because of the “littleness of their faith,” according to Jesus. Jesus went on to tell them, “This kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” (Mark 17:21) The point, of course, is that certain things that are simply not humanly possible. Prayer is the antidote. 

Are God’s people supposed to be attempting great things for God? Yes, we are! Jesus was continually rebuking His disciples for their unwillingness to believe Him. We’re called, as God’s people, to walk by faith in Him - not by sight. Therefore, we plan and pray for what only the Lord can do through us, and not for what we’re able to accomplish ourselves.

Our vision and plans for Cross City Church are large. We believe God for things, such as lives and families, that we could never reach or help by ourselves. In this, we mirror the faith of those who have preceded us - both in the Bible and our church. When it comes to our church and the Generations Project, are you praying big prayers? Are you praying prayers that show an obvious dependence and trust in God? “Lord, let me believe that You can do great things!”

10,000 Blessings,

John Meador
Lead Pastor