Bibliopedia of Prayer
The Bibliopedia focuses on words and expressions related to prayer, which are interpreted, not technically defined, from a classical Christian understanding. Since Christ called Christians to pray, they should be thoroughly acquainted with it and make it an essential part of their life. The Bibliopedia is unique in that it offers an interactive feature that lets you add yor insight to the terms and expressions already listed, as well as allowing you to add new words relating to this project. We hope you will enjoy the Bibliopedia.
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Consecration, Prayer of
The prayer of consecration involves a voluntary act of devoting oneself or a material possession unto God for His purpose. It could include the willingness to offer one's entire life to God's purposes. In Joshua 3:5, Joshua told the Israelites, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you." Many years ago, John G. Lake offered the following prayer of consecration: "Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you boldly in Jesus' name. Take me as I am. I now give myself—my heart, my mind, my body, my time, talents and treasure to you. Fill me and possess me. I renounce all sins, self and Satan. Jesus, sanctify me. Cleanse me, purge me, purify me. Your will be done in my life, on earth as it is in heaven. Let me manifest a faithful spirit, a pure mind and a sickless body to your glory. Amen."
Corporate Prayer
Corporate praying involves a group of believers gathering for prayer (of any type) and deals more with the setting than the style of prayer. In Acts, Luke shows how the early church convened for corporate prayer in behalf of the apostles' call to spread the Gospel (Acts 4:23-31). Later, the early church prayed corporately for Peter's release from prison (Acts 12:4-5).