(from Acts 11:19-30 and 13:1-4)

I pray the blessings of Antioch

Antioch, where the Lord's hand was on His people and a great number of that city believed and turned to the Lord.

Antioch, filled with the grace of God and visited by apostles, prophets, and teachers.

Antioch, where the disciples were first called Christians and where the word of the Lord came by the mouth of the prophets.

Antioch, who's gifts were spread abroad to the poor. 

Antioch, where believers worshipped.  Where fasting and prayer empowered.  Where the Holy Spirit spoke to individuals.

Antioch, where believers were commissioned by the laying on of hands, and sent on their way by the Holy Spirit to the far reaches of the earth.

Lord bless us with the blessings of Antioch.

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