When the Apostle Paul was in prison, he prayed for open doors. He writes in Colossians:
3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. (Col. 4:3-5)
He doesn't pray for personal safety and security. He doesn't pray for for release from prison. He cherishes his partnership with God and prays for an opportunity to share the message of Jesus with others.
What would happen at Central if we prayed for open doors? John Ortberg has an open door prayer that goes this way:
"God open doors in my life every day. God, if there's somebody I'm to be concerned about who doesn't know You; if there's some spiritual opportunity, if there something you want me to do, God, open a door in my life."
What would happen at Central if we prayed this prayer every day for six weeks. Will you join me at the beginning of this new decade in praying this prayer?
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