“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints.” Ephesians 4.18;
“My eyes will be open & my ears attentive to the prayer that is prayed in this place” 2Chron.7.15
Here’s what we are praying for:
| 1 | Deepening our roots in God – Centered on Jesus. Led by the Spirit, pressing in to His presence; living in God’s word; a disciplined response to God’s grace. Living from rest. Working from approval. | Jn4.23-4; Jn16.13-15; Josh 13.33; Jer 6.16 |
| 2 | The Church: Our leadership team & their families; Pastor Steve, see itinerary. Developing a culture of honour. Fasting from negativity. Pray that those who have recently made a commitment to Christ will grow & mature. For all youth & children’s ministries. For community projects. Café 3.16 | John 17; Ps 133; 1 Pet 2.4-5; Eph4; Matt 4.4; Heb 5.14; 1 Tim 2.1-6 |
| 3 | REACH: Rob in India; for God’s wisdom & anointing in all connections & decisions; for smooth transactions (inc. necessary licenses etc); God’s purposes to be achieved at every stage. |
Josh 1.3 Ps 68.5-6a Jas 2.14-17 |
| 4 | The City: Businesses investing and new employment. City Council; Police; PCT; Education; Social Services; families. The church in the city – unity, vision, worship, healing, evangelism. | Isa 49.8-9; 54.11-13; Zech8.20-3; Matt 22.37-40; Jn 12.32 |
| 5 | The Nation: For transformation; for Godly values to pervade government, public services & society; for signs & wonders that point to Jesus so many turn to Him. | Matt 9.36-7; 2Chron 7.14; Jn14.12-14; |
| 6 | The Nations: Your Kingdom come! For missions working with unreached peoples; for victory in the spiritual realm so wars will cease; for justice, mercy, reconciliation. | Isa 2.2-5; Ps 67; Rom 15.21; Hab2.14; Joel3.14; Rev15.4 |
| 7 | All Nations Building Project: for release of finance; for clarity in negotiations; for plans to come together; for excellent partnerships with the City Council & other agencies. | Jn14.14; 1Chron.29; Matt18.21-35 |