PRAYER GUIDELINES FOR APRIL 2023.
THEME: THE POWER AND REVELATION OF THE FINISHED WORK OF THE CROSS. ( COLOSSIANS 2:14-15).
BIBLE TRANSLATIONS( NIV, NKJV, KJV, AMP, AMPC, SUV, NENO).
1). THANKSGIVING TO OUR GOD.
● For His love, Mercy and Faithfulness. 1John 4:19, Eph 2:4-5, John 3:16.
● Thank God for the finished work of the CROSS. John19:30.
Through it…
~ We received the gift of Salvation (Eternal life)
~ The power of sin, death and grave is broken. Romans 6:11, 1 Corinthians 15:55 & Revelation 1:18.
~ We are forgiven,justified, sanctified, redeemed, delivered and reconciled to Him.
~ We are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5.
~ We are victorious. Colossians 2:14-15, 1Corinthians 1:18
~ The new identity in Christ, the Power and Authority is given to the church. Ephesians 2:6.
~ We are made kings and priest, with a mandate to reign on earth.(Revelation 5:9-10).
~ We learn the power of persistence in prayer (ablity to travail to prevail in prayer) and endurance to the end.
Luke 22:39-46.
2). REPENTANCE AND MINISTRY. (Pray for yourself, others and the areas in which you serve).
● Draw near to God in repentance.
Ask His precious blood to cleanse us, make us pure for the master’s use.
Psalms 24:3-4, 1 Timothy 2:8, Hebrews 9:14 and 2Timothy 2:20-21.
● Repent on behalf of all ministers and the entire congregation. Revelation 1:5-6.
●Pray for yourself and commit your needs to Him. Philippians 4:6. Thank Him because He will remember us as we do His work. Hebrews 6:10.
●Pray for strength to serve, God’s power to be at work in us, wisdom to direct us, excellence and commitment in all we do. Ecclesiastes 10:10, Ephesians 6:7-8.
● *Declare*:- We shall do the works Christ did and more. 1John 3:8, John 14:12.
3). THE ENTIRE SERVICE.
● Pray for:-
~ Expectant hearts, that are full of faith to receive from God. Mark 11:22-24.
~God’s people to have a fresh revelation of the name of JESUS and for the NAME OF JESUS to speak to their situations. Philippians 2:5-11, Acts 4:12 ; 2:22 ; 3:1-16.
~ God’s people to have a fresh revelation of the finished work of the Cross. 1 Corinthians 1:8; 15:58,
Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 1:13-14.
~God’s will and purpose in all our preparations to the ultimate day. Mathew 6:10, Psalms 135:6.
~ Manifestation of His presence and the demonstration of power of the NAME OF JESUS as we gather together. Mathew 18:20, Acts 2:1-18, Luke10:17.
~Pray for the speaker of the word.
*Commit all His preparations to God. Proverbs 16:1
*Pray for anointing to preach the word. His speech; God to give him a seasoned word and for
the word to accomplish the purpose. Salvation of souls and revival. 1Cor 1:4-5; 2:4-5, Luke 4:18-19.
*Pray for the manifestation of end-times revivalists to preach the Gospel. Romans 1:16, Mathew 9:37-38.
●Declare:
*OPEN HEAVEN at DPC GROUND. (Luke 3:21).
*Many will come to feast at God’s table this Sunday and nothing will hinder them.
4). LIFTING UP THE NAME OF JESUS THROUGH THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE.
● As the name of Jesus is lifted through the sacrifice of praise, *SHOUT JESUS*:-
* To miracles, signs and wonders. Acts 2:22.
* To heal you. Acts 10:38
* To deliver you.
* To fight your battles. Psalm 27:2-3.
* To contend with your contenders. Psalm 35:1
* To restore you.
* To save your loved ones. Mathew 1:21.
● Declare;-
~ Jesus holds the keys of death and hades (Rev 1:18), therefore the gates of hades shall not prevail against us, our preparations and the ultimate day. Mathew 16:18.
~Isaiah 41:11-13, Psalm 35:1-10 and 121, over yourself, your team, your loved ones and the entire service.
