7up Prayer Challenge
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Have you ever told someone you would pray for them, but then life got busy and you forgot to write it down? Or you wrote it down and then it was a “my dog ate my homework” scenario? Maybe you noticed someone really discouraged, a friend, relative, or co-worker, and you wanted to remember to lift them up in prayer?
Praying for others requires being intentional.
Today I have a super solution for intentionally praying for others. I’m issuing the 7up prayer challenge. (What in the world? Has she gone mad? Must be cabin fever.)
What’s the 7up prayer challenge?
As I said earlier this week, one of the best ways I’ve found to combat discouragement is to be purposeful about encouraging someone else. Combine prayer and encouragement and wow, that’s a power-packed combo! So I thought some of you might like to join me in this prayer challenge. It’s simple.
1. Pray.
Ask God to put someone on your heart that needs your prayer encouragement. Maybe you already know exactly for whom you need to pray.
2. Purchase.
Buy a single bottle of 7up. I found mine at Speedway because gas stations typically carry small single bottles of soda. (Or you could buy a 2 liter, if someone needs a WHOLE lot of prayer. Just kidding. But a 2 liter would work!)
You could do this challenge without the gift and just give them the card. But the gift is an encouragement too!
3. Print.
Download and print out the graphic below. I created a single label sheet, as well as a sheet of four. You could share this activity with your small group or get your kiddos involved.
Download the single tag here.
Download the set of 4 here.
4. Pen it.
Fill out the label and attach it to the bottle.
5. Provide.
Deliver the 7up bottle to the person you plan for pray for the entire week ahead. You could leave it on the porch. Surprise your co-worker. Deliver it to the office where the person works. Leave it in their car. Have fun!
6. Pray.
Pray for your person for the entire week and then send them a text, social media message, call them or write them a note at the end of the week so they will know you followed through on your commitment.
It’s that easy!
Now I’m going to do the challenge beginning this Sunday, February 22,2015 through Saturday, February 28,2015, but it doesn’t matter WHEN you do it. However, I thought it would be really fun to add a hashtag so we can see how it’s working out. So use the hashtag:
#7upprayer
There is nothing like the power of prayer.
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16
All right, who’s in this week? I’d love to hear from you!
Rachel
BONUS: If you are praying for your husband or children, you can use these prayer guides to pray for 7 days:
Forgetting people that I planned to pray for is one the problems that I’m facing. Sometimes, while browsing the prayer request section of a Christian forum, I’ve read some prayer requests, and I’ve made promises by commenting that I’ll pray for those individuals, but I end up forgetting about that. In many cases, that has to do with the fact you have so much issues that really get your attention that you’re praying about; therefore, you don’t have that much time to focus on what’s going on in other people’s lives.
I think this is something that Christian has to take very seriously because we’re told by the Word of God to pray for those who are in need. God even takes it to the extreme by telling us to put others’ needs above ours (Philippians 2:3). Our prayer can make a huge difference even if we don’t see any visible manifestations.
I engaged in a similar conversation this week about the importance of prayer. Yes, prayer makes a huge difference! I have tried to become more intentional about praying for someone right when I know they need it, right in the moment, so I won’t forget. But there are so many ways to be intentional; I love exploring those ideas to find what works for folks!
I understand your point. You are right by saying we should pray for others right in the moment.
“Buy a single bottle of 7up.” What is 7up? Oh, well, we could use a bottle of water or juice instead. I like the idea 🙂
lol We don’t drink much “soda” or “pop” at our house. 7up is an oldie but a goodie though. 🙂
Very encouraging way .count me in . I am interested. Thankyou
Thank you, I am definitely in. I am thankful to God that He has placed this in your heart. May the Lord Jesus Christ our Beloved hear all the prayers of us praying. Love and Blessings.
im in. Sounds great!!
Three words describe this idea: fab-u-lous! I’m going to do this!
Yes count me in! I like this idea xx
Love this. Thank you for the wonderful challenge. Consider it ACCEPTED!
I’m really excited and this is also a great witnessing tool! I’m in!
I’m in! this is great!
I just pray right then