One in Christ – One in Prayer

Weekly Prayer Devotion

“All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer—” (Matthew 21:22).

Rev. D. C. Mangum was the first to make contact with Brother “M”!

He learned to like Rev. D. C., and finally to trust him. He helped around the church from time to time. The church struggled back then, and Bro. “M” felt needed and welcome. He was a native of Mississippi, his wife was from Georgia. Neither of them had much formal education and were suspicious of others.

Rev. Mangum retired and I was called as Pastor in 1986. The congregation consisted of twenty-two members including my wife. Bro. “M” could not give up his liquor–it amounted to one pint of whiskey per day!

Mrs. “M” began a season of daily prayer that God would deliver her husband from his bondage to alcohol. She never relented! She prayed for many months: in fact, she became one of our most faithful “prayer warriors.” She was faithful in every way: women’s ministry, nursing home ministry, and attended every church service. Always, she kept up her intercession for her husband!

One Sunday God answered! Bro. “M” came forward, gave his heart and life to Jesus Christ, was baptized, and never drank again! What a glorious prayer answer! What a victory! God promised, and God answered! Bro. “M” said he suddenly lost his desire for the whiskey he had craved for so long! And he knew his wife had prayed the addiction out of him!

There’s more! He also smoked! After his “alcohol deliverance,” he would slip around and attempt to hide his smoking habit. Some asked him, why? He told us! “I’m afraid my wife will see me: she’ll begin praying for me, and God will make me quit that too!”

Both these dear souls are in heaven today. And both are witnesses to the power of God’s promise –

“And all things whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing —

— ye shall receive!” (Matthew 21:22)

God Bless You,

Dr. B. L. Worsham

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Associational Week of Prayer

May 15-22, 2022

More details coming soon!

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Available to you…

SJBA Prayer Room

• Because we believe prayer is essential in the Christian walk, we have created a prayer room for anyone to use.
• The SJBA Prayer Room is now open to provide you a quiet and relaxing space to devote for prayer.
• There are Bibles and other prayer resources available to assist in your prayer time.
• You may also call our office with prayer requests at 281-422-3604.

Coffee, tea, and water will be available for your convenience so you can sit back and relax and spend dedicated time alone with the Lord.

Hours:

Monday – Thursday:
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Friday:
8:30 am – Noon

Location:

SJBA Mission Center
1020 Birdsong
Baytown, TX 77521

Phone: 281-422-3604

Fax: 281-427-6292

Email: sjba@sanjacintobaptist.com

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