Prayer Focus Wednesday 8/30 - Tuesday 9/5

GOD IS ABLE TO DO EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY MORE THAN WE CAN EVEN IMAGINE!!

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
IT’S THE WILL OF GOD FOR YOU

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

This Week Prayer Focus:  Praying for the Families Impacted by the Hurricanes and Storms

Let us pray and take back the land and praise our way into His refreshing! Come Holy Spirit, Rain Down!

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Scripture – Luke 18:1

Pray:

Father God in the Name of Jesus, We pray for every family that has been impacted in Texas and the surrounding areas!  Lord be with them, you said in your word, that You will never leave us or forsake us! Father, You also said in Your word, Mathew 28:20, that You are with us always until the end of time! Lord, remind every family and person that You are their Refuge and their Fortress! They don’t have to be afraid! Lord we pray that they will Trust You and will remain steadfast and confident and they will see Your Goodness!! You are the Everlasting God!  You are Jehovah, Jireh, Their Provider, You are Jehovah Raphi, The Lord Who Heals ! You are Jehovah, Nissi, Their Banner who gives Victory!!  You are Jehovah, Shalom, the Lord of Peace! You are Jehovah, Elohim, The God who created the heavens and earth!   Lord there is nothing too BIG or Hard for You!  Father, You Speak a word and it IS SO!  Your word says, in Mark 4:39, You got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet BE STILL!” then the wind died down and calmed!  So father we cry out to you, asking you to send relief to those that area!  Let them know that you are I AM!  And You are working ALL things together for their Good!

Father and those that are lost and don’t know which way to turn and don’t know You, We pray that they would come to know you as Lord and Savior, we pray that many would see that You are the Way and the Truth! Father in the Name of Jesus, we pray that you would unify your people for the glory of your Name and all who call themselves Christians would rise up, believing your great Truth.  Wake us up Lord!  Remind us to live aware, to redeem the time, to listen to Your words, to be willing to make a difference in this land.  Lord, We pray for all those in authority, that You would give them Your wisdom and discernment as they lead.  We pray for Your great healing on our land.  Lord, Please Shine your face on us!!  We need you now, more than ever before.  Our times are in your hands.

Thank you Lord for continued peace and comfort for all in Jesus Name Amen!

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."  Surely He will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.  You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.  A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.  If you make the Most High your dwelling even the LORD, who is my refuge then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.  For He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways,

they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.  You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.  "Because He loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for He acknowledges my name.  He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."  In Jesus Name Amen!

Scripture – Psalms 91:1-16

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.  The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet be still!” then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

Scripture – Mark 4:38-39

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living.

Scripture-Psalms 27:13

And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Scripture – Philippians 4:7

And we know that in all things God works for the Good of those who love him and who have been called according to His purpose.

Scripture – Romans 8:28

Pray:

This week, as the Holy Spirit Leads, let us continue to pray for Bishop and First Lady that, they continue to be confident and dwell in the shelter of the Most High, walk in divine health, strength and restoration.  And let’s pray the Blessing of Abraham over Bishop and his anointing for pioneering new territories, and intergenerational covenant blessings, faith and continued favor.

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the almighty.

Scripture-Psalms 91:1

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.

Scripture-Psalms 91:2

He will cover you with his feathers, under his wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Scripture-Psalms 91:4

If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling no harm will overtake you , no disaster will come near your tent.  For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

Scripture-Psalms 91:9-11

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living.

Scripture-Psalms 27:13

The Lord protects and preserves them they are counted among the blessed in the land, He does not give them desires of their foes.  The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.

Scripture - Psalms 41:2-3

The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.  I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you: I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.  I will bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all people on earth will be blessed through you”.

Scripture – Genesis 12: 1-3  

You have granted me life and favor, and Your care has preserved my spirit.  

Scripture - Job 10:12

Lord continue to cover Bishop and First  Lady and the annointing on their lives and every Leader and Family that is attached to NLICIC.  And Lord we wont forget to lift up other world leaders and other church leaders that your spirit rest upon them and that they will have hearts and ears attentive to Godly counsel.  Lord we pray continued peace and comfort for all in Jesus Name Amen!

God Bless each of you and your family. 

Saturday/Sunday Morning Prayer Focus Every Week

Pre Service Prayer Guide

Our 4 W’s are the Welcome, our Worship, our Word & our Witness

v We pray our Welcome be warm, friendly and accepting

v  Luke 10:27 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.

v  Hebrews 13: 1 Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

v  Colossians 3:11 In that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all.

v  Matthew 25: 35 I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

v Pray the people quickly turn their attention to the Lord and draw near to Him; believe He draws near to us.

v  “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.  Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.  For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting and His truth endures to all generations.”  (Psalm 100.4-6)

v  Pray that every tormenting spirit would be bound.  (spirits of shame, condemnation, guilt, fear, rejection, depression, etc.)

v  “Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, "Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him. Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.” (1Samuel 16:22-23)

v We pray the Worship be vibrant, Spirit-lead, & unchurched friendly

v  Psalms 8:1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

v  Psalms 29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.

v  Psalms 99:5 Exalt the LORD our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!

v Pray the Lord is revealed in His place of honor and that people connect with Him there.

v  “But You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel.” (Psalms 22:1)

v Pray that people experience the full Presence of God and their eyes are opened to who He is.

v  “[I make] mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” (Ephesians 1:17-18)

v  “Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood.” (Psalms 73:17)

v  “And when He [the Holy Spirit] comes, He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin, and righteousness, and judgment.” (John 16:8)

v  “No one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:3)

v We pray the Word be relevant, applicable and easy to understand

v  Isaiah 40:8 - The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.

v  Psalm 18:30 - As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

v  2 Timothy 3:16-17All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness…

v  Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

v Pray that people begin to lose themselves in the light of the Lord and all He is.  (This is when our service begins to reflect Heaven.)

v  “Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!’” (Revelation 5.11-12)

v Pray for that specific moment – the moment when people encounter the living God.

v  “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

v We pray our Witness be outward focused, evangelistic, & community oriented

v  Acts 1:8 ESV  But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

v  1 Peter 3:15 ESV … always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

v  Matthew 28:19 ESV Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

v Pray that God will crown them with salvation.  Pray that Bishop can walk out with sickle in hand, harvesting souls for the Kingdom AND we LIFECHANGERS go and make disciples and change lives in our lifetime with the help of Christ!

v  “For the LORD takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with salvation.” (Psalms 149:4)

In Jesus Matchless Name – Amen and Amen

Prayer Focus 08/23/17 - 08/29/17

Prayer Focus – The Names of God

·         Scriptures

o    "From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised." (Psalm 113:3)

o    "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain" (Exodus 20:7)

o    Psalm 8:1 -- "O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth."

o    Psalm 29:2 -- "Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name."

o    Psalm 34:3 -- "Let us exalt His name together."

o    Psalm 48:10 -- "According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise."

o    Psalm 66:4 -- "They shall sing to thy name."

o    Psalm 72:19 -- "Blessed be His glorious name forever."

o    Psalm 100:4 -- "Give thanks to Him and praise His name."

o    Psalm 103:1b -- "Praise His holy name."

o    Psalm 145:2 -- "I will praise you and extol your name forever."  

We call on his name because anyone’s name designated character. It represented the kind of person someone was to be. Thus the names of God reveal to us something of His character. These are names He gave Himself and thus they reveal to us what God chooses to show us about Himself. To praise God, properly, we should know Him intimately. Let us see the significance of His names. Let us call on the Names of God!

Elohim

• Elohim is used over 2700 times in the Bible. It means "the one who is great, mighty, and dreadful."
• Plural -- indicates Trinity.  It is the name by which covenants were instituted.

El Shaddai

• Used 48 times in O.T.
• "The one who is mighty to completely nourish, satisfy, and supply us."
• Genesis 17:1 -- used to initiate the covenant with Abraham.

Adonai

• "Lord"  The one who reigns
• Refers to His ownership of all that is. Refers also to our need for stewardship.
• Isaiah 6 -- "I saw the LORD . . . ."

Jehovah-Jireh

o    Genesis 22:14.  "The Lord provides." "Provide" means "to see before."

o    He knows every need in advance.

Jehovah-Rophe

o    Exodus 15:26 -- Name given by God Himself.

o    After bitter waters of Marah.  "Healing is what I am."

Jehovah-Nissi

o    Exodus 17:15.  God prevailed in battle against the Amalekites as Moses prayed. When he stopped praying the Amalekites began to win. Finally Aaron and Hur help Moses pray and God gives the victory to Israel.

o    Jehovah-Nissi -- "The Standard" to which all men must gather and behind which all men must march.

Jehovah-M'Kaddesh

o    Leviticus 20:7  "The One who makes you holy."

Jehovah-Shalom

o    Judges 6:24

o    Gideon was frightened but the Lord said, "Peace, Do not be afraid, You are not going to die!" Gideon replied, "Jehovah-shalom." He recognized that God is peace.

Jehovah Rohi

o    Psalm 23:1 -- "The Lord is my shepherd."

o    He is the Good Shepherd.
(1) Guidance (2) Feeding (3) Protection (4) Mercy

o    Revelation 7:17 -- "For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their Shepherd; He will lead them to springs of living water. And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Jehovah-Tsidkenu

o    Jeremiah 23:5-6 -- "The days are coming when I will raise up to David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do that which is just and right in the land. In His days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which He will be called: Jehovah-Tsidkenu" [The Lord our Righteousness].

o    tsidek means exact measurement. God's standard of righteousness is exact. Only one person has ever lived up to that standard -- Jesus.

Jehovah-Shammah

o    Ezekiel 48:35

o    After a very sad message from Ezekiel. All the glory has departed from the Temple and from Israel.  But God is coming again! The glory will return! One day men will proclaim "God is there!" [Jehovah-Shammah]

o    Where? In our hearts.
(1) 2 Corinthians 3:16
(2) 2 Corinthians 6:16 -- "For we are the temple of the living God."

7 Things to Pray for our Pastor

#1 – For Protection From Satan

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8).

#2 – For Protection Against His Own Sinful Heart

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. (James 1:14-15)

#3 – For Deep Spiritual Encouragement

For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. (Romans 1:11-12)

#4 – For Wisdom

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5)

#5 – For A Healthy Body

But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:27).

#6 – For A Strong Marriage and Family

Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church (1 Timothy 3:2-6)

#7 – For Meaningful Friendships

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).

Dear Lord,

Please keep our Bishop and First Lady in your loving care.  Father, please protect my Bishop and First Lady from the attacks of Satan. Give them the strength to endure temptation and stand firm against the accusations Satan loves to whisper in his and her ear. Help them stand firm in your service, always fighting for the faith and for God’s people. 

Father, please protect my Bishop and First Lady. Guard them from sin. Keep their conscience tender and fresh. Keep them close to you and close to your word. 

Father, please encourage my Bishop and First Lady by the power of your Spirit. Let her soul be refreshed with the love of Christ. Let him have faith for the future. Help them to keep pressing forward even when the way is littered with landmines. 

Father, please give my Bishop your wisdom. Help him know the way to go even when the way is not clear. Give him discernment to know good from evil, even when evil is dressed as good. Help him apply your word to even the most confusing situations. 

Father, please give my Bishop true, deep, sustaining friendships. Give him friends who stick closer than brothers. Who uphold him when he’s weary. Who help carry his burdens. 

Father, please give my Bishop and First Lady supernatural health and strength. Protect them from sickness and disease. Give them your energy to keep serving faithfully. Help them to find periods of rest and recovery. Guide them to still waters. 

In Jesus’ Name - Amen