Whenever I’m scheduled to speak or preach, I always hold a prayer meeting the day before. Back when I was in youth ministry and teaching kids on Wednesday nights, I’d invite about a hundred out of the thousand to come over to my house and pray with me and for me. They always raided my fridge and cleared the pantry, but it was a small price to pay. Even now—especially now—I meet on Saturdays at the church with a group of dedicated prayer warriors. We pray together, read prayer requests from members, and walk around and pray over the seats where thousands of people will be sitting the next day.
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