Page 4 - 2015 40 Days Prayer

4 – El Dorado NEWS-TIMES - Wednesday, November 25, 2015
In the power of prayer!
Scripture: - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanks- giving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:6-7
Observation: Let believers be of one mind, and ready to help each other. As the apostle had found the benefit of their assistance, he knew how comfortable it would be to his fellow-laborers to have the help of others. Let us seek to give assurance that our names are written in the book of life. Joy in God is of great consequence in the Christian life and Christians need to be again and again called to it. It more than outweighs all causes for sorrow. As a remedy against perplexing care, constant prayer is recommended. Not only stated times for prayer, but in everything by prayer
Prayer: Our Father we know Joy replaces anxiety in life, so Paul advised the Philippians and us not to be anxious about anything. Father, worry and anxiety from focusing on your circumstances will lead us nowhere. Anxiety or worry doesn’t accomplish anything, but prayer does. We know the peace of God comes from prayer involving both asking God for earthly needs and thanking God for His presence and provision. My Father, such peace protects the two organs of worry; heart and mind, that produce feeling and thoughts. Such protection is real and avail- able in Christ Jesus. Those who do not trust and commit their life to Christ have no hope for peace. Father we trust and love you, Amen.
Scripture: - “Remind them to be submissive to rul- ers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courte- sy toward all people.”Titus 3:1-2
Observation: We must be people who show respect and honor where it’s due
Prayer: Father, we pray for all of our leaders who have been elected positions in the city. We pray for their safety and for the safety of their families. We pray for our first responders, for their safety, and for the safety of their families. We pray that they will faithfully fulfill their duties according to the title they carry. such as these are still the enemies of Christ and his people.
Scripture: - “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and moth- er”—which is the first commandment with a prom- ise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Ephesians 6:1-3
Observation: This is the first great duty which God has enjoined on children. It is to do what their parents com- mand them to do. The God of nature indicates that this is duty, for he has impressed it on the minds of all in every age, and the Author of revelation confirms it. It is particu- larly important. Because the good order of a family, home and of the community, depends upon it, no community or family will be prosperous where there is not due subordi- nation in the household. Because the welfare of the child depends on it, it being of the highest importance that a child should be early taught obedience to “law”, as no one can be prosperous or happy who is not thus obedient.
Prayer: Father we pray that you watch over our young children. Father we ask that you help us guide them to your word and that you will give them understanding. Father help us to care for one another, taking time today to reach out and help someone in need
Scripture: - “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:12-13
Observation: Where the heart is right the conduct will be right. Love will soften the tones, will instinctively teach what we ought to be and do, will take the bitterness out of opposition and diversity, will make even rebuke, when needful, only a form of expressing itself. If the heart be right all else will be right, and if there be a deficiency of love nothing will be right. You cannot help anybody except on condition of having an honest, beneficent, and benevolent regard towards him. You cannot do any man in the world any good unless there is a shoot of love in your heart towards him.
Prayer: Our Father who art in Heaven we want to thank you for letting us see one more day. Our Father without you we would be nothing and we thank you for every- thing you have done for us and for all of the things you will do for us. You said we have to love each other as we would love ourselves and we ask in your name for us to love each other as you loved your Son, Amen.
In the power of prayer!
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Scripture: - “Turn from Evil and Do Good, Seek Peace and Pursuit it.” Psalm 34:14
Observation: Not only acts of beneficence to all in necessitous circumstances, but every good work; what- ever the word of God directs, or suggests should be done; and which should be done from right principles of faith and love, and to right ends, in the world, and with all men, as much as possibly can be; in neighborhoods, cities, and states, and in the churches of Christ.
Prayer: Our father we know that evil is near to men and it is also approaching fast. Evil keeps close to us, and should be declined and shunned at any and all times. All sorts of evil must be shunned; evil men, and their evil company, evil things, evil words and works, and all appearance of evil. The fear of the Lord shows itself in a hatred of evil, and a departure from it. We ask all of this in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture: - “For by grace ye are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: It is the gift of God.” -Ephesians 2:8
Observation: Faith is not a natural response, it is not tangible. Faith is a spiritual feeling and according to Hebrew 11:1 it is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. God fills our body with his Spirit and assures us he will not leave us nor will be forsake us. The bible clearly shows us in John 3:16 we are to have faith in God to be saved. Our faith in God ensures his believers will have everlasting life.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I praise you for giving me the Christian eyes to see you and a Christian Heart to love you. I pray that my faith and trust in you continue to shine through me in all that I do so that the non-be- liever can see how your love, grace and mercy can be life changing.
Scripture: - “ For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20
Observation: We are more powerful when we stand together in the name of Christ.
Prayer: Father, help us to dwell on things of importance and keep our eyes on the prize. Forgive us when we find ourselves consumed with the trivial in our lives and in the world. May we be about Your business.
Scripture: - “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Ephesians 6:1-3
Observation: We need the restoration of respect and honor from children
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we pray that children will come in compliance with the rules and will learn to respect parents, grown folks, and elders. We pray that children will respect their home, neighborhood, school, school teachers, church and elders, and show respect wherever they may be.
Scripture: - “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:9-10
Observation: The marks of a Christian should be obvi- ous to those living in darkness.
Prayer: Father, help us to live out our faith in tangible ways and may our walk be consistent with our talk. Forgive us when our walk and talk do not match and give us the wisdom to see the difference.
Scripture: - “1 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:18
Observation: We are called to be people of love and leave revenge to God.
Prayer: Father defeat the spirit of revenge that is so prevalent in our world today. Comfort those who are liv- ing out this dilemma in their lives. Give them peace and comfort in their season of distress. Give us the strength to love those who are hardest to love. Give us a heav- enly perspective when it comes to dealing with difficult folks in our lives.
Scripture: - “For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.” II Corinthians 10:3-6
Observation: We must have the courage to dispel evil doings
Prayer: Father, we pray against the evil that plagues our neighborhoods, our community, and our nation. We pray for the ones who commit the evil and against the sources that cause evil to persist. We pray against weapons that destroy lives and families in our community and for the people who use these weapons.
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Scripture: 5:17
- “Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians
Observation: This is not a command about speaking non-stop prayers but it means to never stop praying. It refers however, to the attitude of prayer, or reverence before God. The Christian’s life of righteousness and his approach to relations and responsibilities should be such that he maintains a constant attitude of being in God’s presence. Such a person will pray often and about many things, including requests, praise, and thanksgiving. This command also means that we should never quit praying.
Prayer: Our Father who art in Heaven we pray that we are regular and constant in the observance of the stated seasons of prayer. We are to observe the duty of prayer in the closet, in the family, and in the assembly convened to call on the name of the Lord. We are not to allow this duty to be interrupted or intermitted by any trifling cause. We are so to act that it may be said we pray regularly in the closet, in the family, and at the usual seasons when the church prays to which we belong. Most Holy Father help us to maintain an uninterrupted and constant spirit of prayer.We are to be in such a frame of mind as to be ready to pray publicly if requested; and when alone, to improve any moment of leisure which we may have when we feel ourselves strongly inclined to pray. Amen.
Scripture: - “10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” Ephesians 6:10-13
Observation: Pray for the restoration of good people
Prayer: Father, as we close our 40 days of prayer, we pray for the people of our community to stand up for what is right and put their faith in action. Give us a spirit off boldness, working with all of Your Energy (Colossians 1:29), to accomplish Your Will for our community.
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