St. Paul’s Cycle of Prayer – Tuesday – Seekers and other Young Adults, those in our community who are unchurched, our community and those in need, especially Family Promise and CROS ministries

(click Prayer Instructions for links to Morning or Evening Prayer for today)

4 A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to what was said by Paul. 15 When she and her household were baptized

This portion of Acts chapter 16, appointed for today, is a great reminder of two aspects of evangelism (there, I said the “E” word!). Lydia was listening. Which means someone was talking, explaining, teaching about Jesus. So we need a preacher. But the preacher cannot allow himself or herself to think this is all about them! The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly. And then…all her household is baptized.

We all can preach the gospel. Let us always begin so with prayer, asking God to open hearts of those who will hear and see.