Week of Prayer Day 6

Reflection and Prayer

REFLECTION:

The church is to be the gateway, the doorway, to bring the reality of heaven into every community, every city, every nation. God desires to be awesome in our unique, special local setting through our unique special church. Let us stir our faith to believe God and our passion to pursue earnestly after all that He has promised and believe to see the supernatural invade our church and our community.

Galatians 3:5, “Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observed the law, or because you believe what you heard.”

Hebrews 2:4, “God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.”

John 14:12, I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even grater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

PRAY

A strong desire and determination to discover and practice all that church was meant to be.

A boldness to break out into unfamiliar territory in spite of little results at times.

A cultivating of new, strong desire for the supernatural that affects the entire congregation.

Pray for breakthrough for all those you know need a miracle in their life.

Week of Prayer Day 5

Good Day! Rebecca here...

It is a pleasure of mine to be able to share the scripture God has placed on my heart for us individually and corporately as a church. 

Anytime we start to transition into a new season, whether its in life or even in the calendar year, I am reminded of this passage:

Joshua 1:1-9

"After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses' aide: "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give them- to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates- all the Hittite country- to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, So I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous because you will lead these people to inherit the land swore to their ancestors to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Observation:

The Israelites were going through a time of transition, and as we see in this scripture, Joshua needed courage to carry on in the calling that God gave him. Many times in our own lives we don't always see how things may work or what is down the line, especially when stepping into a new season. But, as you read on God give Joshua assurance, that He will be with him and he will receive all God's promises. But it goes further, we must not only just have the faith that He is with us, but if we cling to Him, and meditate on His Word, we will be successful in all things where ever we may go. 

Application:

What is God saying to me in this season? 

What areas do I need to change or trust in Him? 

Pray:

Heavenly Father, thank you that you guide us through every season, that you care about the circumstances of our lives. I pray that you would help us to trust in you and cling to your Word through this next season both corporately and individually. Show me your way Lord, give me courage, that I may be successful in the position you have placed me. Help us to further your Kingdom and take ground for your sake in Jesus name Amen.

Week of Prayer Day 4

DAY OF PRAYER:

NEW RELATIONSHIPS:

Luke 19:1-9:

Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. Now a man named Zacchaeus was there; He was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see Him, because Jesus was going to pass that way.

And when Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said to him, “Zacchhaeus, come down quickly, because I must stay at your house today.” So he came down quickly and welcomed Jesus joyfully.

And when the people saw it, they all complained, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.”

But Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I now give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four times as much.”

Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this household, because he too is a son of Abraham!

PRAYER & REFLECTION

1. Ask God: Please open my eyes to new spaces that give opportunities for new relationships in my life.

2. Pray to be undeterred, as Jesus was when ridiculed for being with those others didn’t understand .

3. Spend time praying for the church to have Christlike hospitality

Week of Prayer Day 3

Hey Church!

Pastor James here, and I have the privilege of sending the prayer email today!

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NKJV

Spoiler alert. In case you were wondering, this verse has already happened because the Messiah, Jesus, has already been given to us. The word ‘government’ in this verse essentially refers to a “dominion, power, or sovereignty through legal authority,” which means everything in existence rests on the shoulders of Jesus.

The verse that says, “and His name will be called,” is worth pointing out too. In Hebraic thought, a name does not just identify or distinguish a person; it expresses the very nature of his being. This makes complete sense since all the names listed in the verse are exactly who Jesus is: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace! He doesn’t give us all the things; He is all of these things.

I believe the local and global Church desperately needs to realize again Who Jesus is and what His authority actually means! For their personal relationships with Him, but also the Great Commission. Imagine if every church in the world had a re-revelation of the power of Jesus. This isn’t some nice catchphrase; this is a sign-sealed-delivered truth we live in. The Church of Christ is eternal and has the One with everything resting on His shoulders in charge. What are we waiting for?

Hebrews 4:16 says we can come to the throne of grace praying BOLD prayers to God because of Jesus and that we can stand firm in our faith.

Today, I want to encourage you to pray for the Church locally and globally. Pray that the Church community would be confident, bold, and relentless in their faith. Pray that there would be an awakening with a fresh harvest of the lost with ready laborers like never before. Pray for the persecuted church in other countries that the Holy Spirit would protect and break any weapon against them.

Prayer starter: Dear Jesus, I thank you for your beautiful church. I pray that your church around the earth would be One with you as You are with the Father. I thank you that the gates of hell will not prosper against it and that it is covered in your riches in glory. I pray that the world would know we belong to You, by the way we love each other…

Week of Prayer Day 2

Hi everyone! Anne here 🙂

The Scripture on my heart today is Matthew 21:21-22 (NIV):

"21 Jesus replied, 'Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, "Go, throw yourself into the sea," and it will be done. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.'"

This passage reminds us that faith unlocks great authority for us as believers! Jesus teaches that with unwavering faith, we can speak to our circumstances, and they will change. It’s a powerful call to trust deeply in God’s promises and His power.

Notice how Jesus says “if you believe.” The “if” is key—it’s conditional. It’s an invitation to grow in trust and embrace a faith that is steady and strong. Our faith grows strong when we are closely connected to God, allowing His thoughts and desires to guide us. This close relationship helps us align our prayers with His will.

So today, let’s immerse ourselves in God’s Word, deepen our relationship with Him, and stand firm in our faith. Remember, no matter how challenging the situation, God is always listening and ready to act!

The song "Easy" by Elevation Worship beautifully captures this truth:

“When You say, 'Mountains, move,' they do, they do. When You speak to the sea, it breaks in two. What I call impossible is easy for You, Lord. What's a wall to a Waymaker? What's a chain to a Chainbreaker? What's a grave to a God who's greater?" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa93t5kmoUQ)

These lyrics remind us that what seems impossible to us is easy for God. He is our Waymaker, Chainbreaker, and Stone Roller. No obstacle is too great for Him!

Today, I encourage you to speak faith over your circumstances with confidence. Remember, with God, nothing is beyond reach. 🌿

Let’s pray together:

“Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your amazing power available for us and for being with us in every situation. Help us to trust You more deeply and to align our prayers with Your will. Strengthen our faith so that we can speak to our mountains and see them move by Your power. With You, nothing is impossible. We trust in Your greatness and we rest in confidence that we will see Your miracles in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Blessings,

Anne

Week of Prayer- Day 1

FRESH ANOINTING ON PRAYER AND WORSHIP

Acts 4:31, When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled to-gether was shaken; and they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Acts 1:14, These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Acts 2:42, Ant they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread , and in prayers.

Ephesians 6:18, Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, be-ing watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

Romans 8:26-27, Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes in-tercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Psalm 141:2, May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 9:1, I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all your marvellous works.

Psalm 111:1, Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.

PRAY:

LORD, I pray today for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit upon the prayer and worship of my church. Lord, help us to sustain a prayer atmosphere through in-tercessory prayer in which every believer faithfully participates in fervent prayer at all times, for all things. Release the supernatural powers of God in an obvious and awesome manner. Help me, Lord, to add to our prayer spirit and prayer at-mosphere by being a prayer person. Lord, anoint our worship with a fresh touch of the Holy Spirit. Lord, I will praise You with my whole heart. I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High! I will exalt You with my words and with the lifting of my hands. For You, Lord, are Holy and You inhabit the praises of yYour people. Come today and invade my life with Your presence. Come invade worship times at my church. Saturate Your people with Your presence.

ACTION PLAN TO CULTIVATE A PERSONAL PRAYER LIFESTYLE

1. Develop a daily habit of prayer. Start with a short time of prayer and then gradually increase it.

2. Thank God daily for all the good things in your life. Spend time worshipping and expressing your love to Him. Use some praise or worship music to assist you.

3. Make a list of prayer requests and bring them regularly before God. Spend time praying for yourself, for those you know, for opportunities to witness, for wisdom in decision making, for help in times of difficulty and for anything that you are worried about.

4. Take time to listen to God speaking to you. Use a journal or notebook and write down things that He tells you.

5. Get with other Christians and prayer together.

6. Attend a corporate prayer meeting with the local church.

7. Ask someone who is experienced in prayer to mentor you in your prayer life.

7 Days of Prayer 2023- Day 6

WEEK OF PRAYER

Day 6

Saturday January 7, 2023

Psalm 84:11, For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not evil, to give you future and a hope.

Declare, Blessings and Favour Upon My Life

I stand in awe of Your faithful and merciful hand upon my life. Year after year, You are my hope, my future, and my anchor. I believe Your word that says Your eyes are always upon me and upon my year and years to come. From the beginning of the year to the end of the year, You watch over every step I take, every prayer I pray, every trial I encounter. You fill my every day with Your presence. You crown my year with your goodness. Your hand of blessing and favour rests mightily upon me this year. I know you have planned great things for my life, and my future is awesome because of You!

7 Days of Prayer 2023- Day 5

WEEK OF PRAYER

Day 5

Friday January 6, 2023

Praying Our Church Into The Supernatural.

REFLECTION:

The church is to be the gateway, the doorway to bring the reality of heaven into every community, every city, every nation. God desires to be awesome in our unique, special local setting through our unique special local church. Let us stir our faith to believe God and our passion pursue earnestly after all that He has promised and believe to see the supernatural invade our church and our community.

Galatians 3:5, “Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observed the law, or because you believe what you heard.”

Hebrews 2:4, “God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.”

John 14:12, I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”

PRAY:

1. A strong desire and determination to discover and practice all that church was meant to be.

2. A boldness to break our into unfamiliar territory in spite of little results at times.

3. A cultivating of new, strong desires for the supernatural that affects the entire congregation.

4. Pray for breakthrough for all those you know need a miracle in their life.

7 Days of Prayer 2023- Day 4

WEEK OF PRAYER

Day 4

Thursday January 5, 2022

Let’s do some door opening prayer.

Colossians 4:3, “And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ.”

Ephesians 6:19, “Pray for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given known the mystery of the gospel.”

1 Corinthians 16:9, …”because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.”

1 Corinthians 2:4-5, “My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.”

FOLLOW THE PROGRESSION:

Paul asked for WORDS to be given to him and that he would speak with boldness.

Then Paul says a wide door has been opened to him.

Then he says his preaching was accompanied by the power of God.

WE SHOULD FOLLOW THIS EXAMPLE:

1. Let’s pray for open doors to share the Gospel.

2. Let’s pray for bold proclamation.

3. Let’s pray for a demonstration of power to accompany the Gospel shared.

We pray for a wide door to be opened to us to go through and declare the word the Lord has given us with a demonstration of the power of God.

7 Days of Prayer 2023- Day 3

WEEK OF PRAYER

Day 3

Wednesday January 4, 2022

There is great prayer material in the Bible.

John 17

Colossians 1:9-12

Ephesians 1:15-19

Ephesians 3:14-19

“For this reason I kneel before the Father from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long, and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

Pray for yourself, your family, your impact Church Family.

1. “according to the riches of his glory he may grant that you may be STRENGTHENED  in your inner being through his Spirit.”

2. “That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being ROOTED and GROUNDED in love.”

3. “That you may have power to COMPREHEND, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth.”

4. “To KNOW the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.”

5. “So that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

Pray and let hope and expectation arise in you, for you, for your family, for your Impact Church.

Ephesians 3:20-21

20, “Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine.”

21, “To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever Amen!”

7 Days of Prayer 2023- Day 2

WEEK OF PRAYER

JANUARY 3, 2023

All Things New

NEW STRENGTH:

Isaiah 40:31, But those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

PRAY:

1. Ask God for patience in the waiting.

2. Pray for renewed strength, elevated perspective and courage to rise above present circumstances.

3. Pray for discernment of whether to run or walk in each given situation and believe for His promise of endurance.

NEW MERCIES:

Lamentations 3:22-24, The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness, his mercies begin afresh each morning.

PRAY:

1. Say a prayer of gratitude for God’s faithfulness and endless mercies.

2. Pray these verses as a declaration.

NEW BIRTH: Born into a New Family:

1 Peter 1:3-5, Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish , spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

PRAY: 

1. Give thanks to God for redemption and a new life that is hidden in Christ. (Colossians 3:3)

2. Pray for greater understanding of your new birth into the family of God and for an uprooting of anything not planted by Him.

3. Ask God for Spiritual eyes and ears to see and hear beyond the physical and the audible.

4. Pray for selfless, emboldened faith to speak truth in love and to pursue reconciliation of people to God.

7 Days Of Prayer 2023- Day 1

WEEK OF PRAYER

DAY 1

January 2, 2023

Matthew 6:9

This, then is how you should pray. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”

Who better to teach us how to pray than Jesus himself? In Matthew 6, He gives us the gift of a road map to guide us in times of prayer. As Jesus teaches us, we are first and foremost to focus our minds on who we’re praying to. 

We address our prayers to our Father in Heaven. God is not just any Father, but is a good Father who loves, protects and provides for all His children. So, we can lean into prayer with complete trust in the caring, comfort and character of our God.

Jesus continues by saying, “Hallowed by your name” or “Holy is your name.”

The order is noteworthy. At the beginning of prayer we are instructed to have a posture of worship towards our Father in Heaven. The one to whom we are praying has a name that is holy and is exalted. Our God is high and lifted up, set apart from any other being.

Psalm 29:2 instructs us to “Ascribe to the Lord glory due his name, worship the Lord in the splendour of his holiness.”

We come before God inane and humility, with great expectations and hope. 

Psalm 52:9 “ I will praise you forevermore what you have done, in your name I will hope, for your name is good.

PRAY:

1. As you pray today, start by acknowledging God as your Heavenly Father. Declare that He is a good Father who loves you unconditionally and is with you in your circumstances today.

2. Now spend a few moments acknowledging God for His holiness. Praise Him for His attributes (e.g., He is worthy, all powerful, forgiving, Saviour, healer)

3. Call on the all powerful name of Jesus to help you with issues that are heavy on your heart. Freely share your concerns with Him.

HOW TO PRAY: 3 SIMPLE THINGS TO REMEMBER

Feeling Like You Want To Pray, But Not Sure How? These 3 Simple Tips Will Help.

Have you ever wanted to pray but wondered if you were doing it right or if there was a formula you needed to know?

  You. Are. Not. Alone.

Searches for “how to pray”  have surged on Google over the last year, and we can all understand why. 

We’ve all had the realization that many aspects of our lives are out of our control.  Because of this, it makes perfect sense to want to chat with our creator.  The Bible has some simple instructions to demystify it for you if praying feels overwhelming or uncomfortable. 

Here Are 3 Simple Things To Remember When Praying.

TIP #1 Drop The Pressure To Perform

“7“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!”

— Matthew 6:5-7

Jesus wasn’t into prayer being a performance. Prayer isn’t about using big words or being eloquent. God’s not checking your grammar and isn’t judging your delivery. In fact, here in Matthew, we’re directed not to repeat stuff over and over or talk just for the sake of talking. God’s not deaf, and there isn’t any magical combination of words to get him to listen to you. This is a heart thing, not a performance thing...so take the pressure off and start the conversation. He’s always listening.

TIP #2 Be Yourself

“9Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be kept holy.”

— Matthew 6:9

In this part of the book of Matthew, Jesus is teaching about prayer.  He reminds his disciples that when you pray, pray to your Father.  

 For some of us, praying to a father can feel weird.  We may not have had a dad who was present, attentive or even very loving.  Jesus wants to invite you into a relationship with your heavenly Father.  He knew you before you were even born.  The Bible says that he has even gone as far as numbering each and every hair on your head; that’s how much he cares.   Your heavenly Father unconditionally loves you, so rejection and judgment are off the table. 

  You are safe with him.  

 When you pray to your heavenly Father, you can be yourself.  There’s no pressure.

TIP #3 Invite Him Into Your World

Jesus continues to teach his disciples how to pray by telling them to invite God into our world.  He demonstrates prayer to God by asking that His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 

 But our prayers are often filled with trying to convince God to get on board with our plans. They can turn into a negotiation instead of a conversation between Father and child.  Negotiating with God is easy to fall into, but it comes from a belief that you know better, have a better plan, and that God is withholding something from you.  He’s not.  God loves you and is for you.  Negotiations aren’t necessary. 

Throughout the scriptures, we see that God is for us.  He sees the other side of whatever we’re going through.  He knows our needs, and he wants to walk with us every step of the way.

In prayer, you can be yourself; you can speak freely, just as you would to someone who loves you unconditionally. You can trust that God is for you, and He has a plan for your life that is meant to prosper you and not harm you.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

Thanks so much for being here today. We sincerely hope that this brought you clarity on how to pray and that it’s taken any apprehension you may be feeling about starting a conversation with God. We’d love to connect with you more. Feel free to join us on Youtube every Sunday for more content on connecting with God during these crazy times.

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Prayer Day 6

WEEK OF PRAYER

DAY 6

FRESH ANOINTING ON PRAYER AND WORSHIP

Acts 4:31, When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Acts 1:14, These all continues with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

Acts 2:42, Ant they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread , and in prayers.

Ephesians 6:18, Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

Romans 8:26-27, Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groaning which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Psalm 141:2, May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 9:1, I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all your marvellous works.

Psalm 111:1, Praise the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.

PRAY:

LORD, I pray today for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit upon the prayer and worship of my church. Lord, help us to sustain a prayer atmosphere through intercessory prayer in which every believer faithfully participates in fervent prayer at all times, for all things.  Release the supernatural powers of God in an obvious and awesome manner. Help me, Lord, to add to our prayer spirit and prayer atmosphere by being a prayer person.  Lord, anoint our worship with a fresh touch of the Holy Spirit. Lord, I will praise You with my whole heart. I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High! I will exalt You with my words and with the lifting of my hands. For You, Lord, are Holy and You inhabit the praises of yYour people. Come today and invade my life with Your presence. Come invade worship times at my church. Saturate Your people with Your presence.

ACTION PLAN TO CULTIVATE A PERSONAL PRAYER LIFESTYLE

1. Develop a daily habit of prayer. Start with a short time of prayer and then gradually increase it.

2. Thank God daily for all the good things in your life. Spend time worshipping and expressing your love to Him. Use some praise or worship music to assist you.

3. Make a list of prayer requests and bring them regularly before God. Spend time praying for yourself, for those you know, for opportunities to witness, for wisdom in decision making, for help in times of difficulty and for anything that you are worried about.

4. Take time to listen to God speaking to you. Use a journal or notebook and write down things that He tells you.

5. Get with other Christians and prayer together.

6. Attend a corporate prayer meeting with the local church.

7. Ask someone who is experienced in prayer to mentor you in your prayer life.

Prayer Day 5

Notes

Prayer in Acts

Acts 1:14

Jesus told them to wait until power came from on high

Pray

1. Pray we build a foundation of prayer throughout 2021

2. Pray for the Harvest

3. Pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers

4. Pray that believers would have a passion for God to invade their circle of friends

5. Pray for growth, expansion and influence of the Impact Church Network

Prayer Day 4

Notes

Prayer Outline

1. Pray for Pastor/ elder and leaders of the church

2. pray for our local leadership team as they seek the Lord for His direction this year

3. Pray for healthy families in our church and community

Prayer Day 3

Notes

The Bible tells us that God is willing to hear and answer our prayers. He is not too busy.  He is very interested in our lives. He cares about His children because He is our heavenly Father.

In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells a story of a persistent widow who finally got what she wanted from a mean judge. It is easy to wrongly interpret this story. We can think of ourselves as the poor helpless widow and God as the the judge, who is not really interested in our situation because He is too busy running the universe. Jesus is not trying to tell us to beg and bother God until He finally has to give us what we want just lust to stop us annoying Him.

But no, this story really explains how God feels about our prayers. 

It is a parable using a study of opposites.

We are not like the widow.

We have a relationship with the judge, because we are His children and He loves to hear our voice.

Secondly, our loving heavenly Father is nothing like this judge. 

God is righteous, holy and tender, responsive and sympathetic.

According to Lev 26, Deut 28 He wants to bless us and is willing and ready to share His resources with His people.

Not only is God WILLING TO HELP US He is also ABLE to help us.

God has all power and He can change any circumstance or any situation.

He is able to do immeasurably more that all we ask or imagine. Eph 3:20-21

Psalm 84:11, For the Lord is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not evil, to you a future and a hope.

Luke 18:1, Then He spoke a parable to them that men always out to pray and not lose heart

PRAY FAVOUR ON THIS YEAR

IN JESUS NAME, BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SCRIPTURES, I PROCLAIM A MIGHTY BLESSING UPON MY LIFE, MY NOW, MY FUTURE, AND ALL THAT PERTAINS TO MY LIFE, MY HEALTH, MY HOME, MY FINANCES, MY FRIENDS, AND MY CHURCH.

I PROCLAIM THIS YEAR TO BE A YEAR OF FAVOUR, BLESSING, NEW SPIRITUAL POWER, INCREASE, EXPANSION, FRESH ANOINTING, AND GREAT PERSONAL BREAKTHROUGH FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

PRAYER DIRCTIVE:

1. Spend time today thanking God for all the good things in your life. Spend time worshipping and expressing your love to Him. Use some praise or worship music to assist you.

2. Make a list of prayer requests and bring them to God today. Spend time praying for yourself, for those you know, for opportunities to witness, for wisdom in decision making, for help in times of difficulty and for anything that you are worried about.

Prayer Day 2

Notes

Pray The Lord’s Prayer

Matthew 6:9- “This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from the evil one.

for yours is the kingdom and the power and the Glory forever

God is able!

Jeremiah 32:17- God’s great power

Pray

Father God, nothing is too difficult for you, through your great power all things are possible. All authority is yours. All might is yours and I know your victory will be complete. You are amazing and I worship you.I praise you for your power and presence in my life. You are my God and your are worthy of all praise.

Prayer Day 1

Notes

Pray For The Church

James 4:8- Draw Close to Him

Nehemiah 2:4-5- Build a foundation of Prayer

Joshua 1:9- The Lord your God will be with you

Jeremiah 29:11- Plans to prosper you, plans for hope and a future

Prayer Directives

1. Thank God for the progress we have made as a Church building media and live-streaming

2. Pray for direction and strategy as we continue to address ministry during covid

3. Pray for resources needed (media equipment, volunteers, etc)

4. Pray for peace and confidence as we face these uncertain times and transition.

Week Of Prayer For 2021