Pillars in the House of God

Did you ever think of yourself as a pillar in the house of God?  I'm guessing most women would not.  When one thinks of a pillar, the image of strength comes to mind, which would seem to suggest something opposite from what 1 Peter 3:7 says.  But this morning Warren Boettcher told us the church needs "pastors and pillars."  The women in the church are certainly not to be pastors, so that leaves us standing as pillars. 

How are we pillars?  How do we become pillars?  What do pillars do?  The answers to these questions will fulfill my quota of posts this week.  

Until tomorrow, when I will have more time to give to this topic, I am thinking about a woman I spoke with this morning who shared with me how she believes her calling is to pray for the church.  This woman is not seeking to be a visible pillar, but rather she desires to be a footing that supports the whole structure.  For without the proper foundation, a building will not stand over time.  Without prayer pillars our church is weak.  I am so very thankful for women who pray for the church.  I am so thankful for women who I know pray for my husband.  There are women who intercede for my children and for me.  How very, very grateful I am.  For without their prayers, I (we) would have given up because of  sin, weakness, and the enemy's attacks, long ago.

Ladies, I am sure you all are praying women, for this is one of the great privileges of our life in Christ.  We have a mediator between us and God:  Christ Jesus who sits at the right hand of God the Father, making intercession for us (1 Timothy 2:5).  We can all come boldly into His presence where we can find mercy and grace to help us in our time of need (Hebrew 4:15).  How the Father loves to hear His daughters pray.  He is eager to come swiftly to our aid.  

The woman I was referring to earlier said this is her experience in prayer.  She said when she prays she has a keen sense that God is actively listening.  She feels His presence and she is given faith in her praying.

I am so thankful for this woman and others I can call when I am aware of a need for prayer, because I know they will pray.  And if you desire prayer support from one of these pillars, let me know, I won't be selfish.  I'll be anxious to share their names with you.  

Talk to you tomorrow.

Gayline