Prayer for Souls

Praying for Souls and Evangelizing

Lord give us the opportunity to evangelize tell our story, win someone to Christ that may receive the power of the resurrection in their life and invite them to Church.  Even in Covid conditions we can win souls for you!

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature, old things have passed away, and look, and new things have come. Everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and us the ministry of reconciliation. That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed the message of reconciliation to us. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God’. He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Scripture – 2nd Corinthians 5:17 – 21

PRAY:

Father, we ask, in the Precious Name of Jesus, to give us a Heart of Passion! A heart to Evangelize and spread the good news and continuously pray for those that don’t know You.  Lord let us see miracles, healing, deliverance and captives be set free In The Name of Jesus! Hallelujah!  Father, we also ask in the Name of Jesus, that New Life in Christ be a place of refuge for the lost. Father God in the Name of Jesus let this Year be a Year that NLICIC see an increase of souls being added to the Kingdom!  We thank You in advance and we Decree and Declare that we will have overflow of your spirit in every gathering - safely at the church as well as online.  This includes, Wednesday Night echurch, LifeGroups, Sunday Service and more!  Lord, Your word says, speak those things be not, as though they are! So we speak this into this into the atmosphere!  It is so!!  Lord we ask in Jesus Name for those of us whom are LCPs, continue to let our eyes be open and our ears attentive to prayer in our homes and in this house-NLICIC.!  We have chosen this house to dwell in, so we will keep our covenant and come with expectancy in our hearts. Your word says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain, who build it”.  We don’t want this House to be built in vain. We will safely meet and ask that you Lord Let your Shekinah Glory  fill this place, and we will be a people that is like a tree planted by the water that sends out its root by the stream, we will not fear when heat comes, We Will continue to bear fruit! Make each of us truly Life Changers in deed with our words, our actions and our lives! Make us the most welcoming & the most loving church we have ever been. Lord we want to be Passionate and Intentional about praying for and evangelizing to this hurting and lost world. We want people who will come in one condition but leave so much better—knowing You for the first time and in the pardon of their sins. We lift your name on high so that You can draw all men, women, children and teens unto You for redemption, for restoration, for reconciliation and for everything they stand in need of.  There are those at a Crossroad—let them find solace and direction. Help them know You by our Passion and Love for You. Help them be restored as we are restored in this year of restoration. Father, Thank you for a Fresh, Life Changing Word, a Rhema, a word that will break chains and set people free on Easter Sunday!  We rest in knowing that You are a God that is always with us. Father We are steadfast and un-moveable!  We Will Grow!! This we Pray in Jesus Name Amen!

Additional Scriptures (Souls and Evangelizing)

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted.  Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Scripture Matthew 28:16 -20 

He said to them, “GO into the entire world and preach the gospel to all creation.” 

Scripture – Mark 16:15

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.

Scripture – Matthew 5:16

‘Come, follow me, “Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people.”

Scripture – Matthew 4:19 

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his field.

Scripture – Matthew 9:37-38

Prayer for East of Eden

 

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

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

 

Prayer Focus:  (East of Eden Project and Beyond)

Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Scripture – Mark 11:24 

“You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways.
Scripture – Job 22:28

The God of heaven Himself will help us succeed; therefore, we will arise and build!  We will trust His Word and believe in the Sovereign Lord who always keeps His promises.  

Scripture – Nehemiah 2:20

Then the LORD replied: "Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it.

Scripture – Habakkuk 2:2

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.

Psalm 84:11

Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Scripture - Psalm 37:4

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.

Scripture – Lamentation 3:22-23

And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.

Scripture – Zechariah 2:5

May the Favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes establish the work of our hands.

Scripture - Psalms 90:17

That You who began a good work in them will perfect it.

Scripture - Philippians 1:6  

But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Scripture – 1 Corinthians 15:57

 

Prayer:

Father, we thank You for Your faithful love for us that never ends and Your mercy which never ceases.  They are new every morning, great is Your Continued Faithfulness.  Thank You God for the Greatest Gift that you could ever give us, forgiveness through Your Perfect Son’s death on the Cross! You are High and Lifted Up and We Exalt You! Thank You Father, for the Angels whom, You assign to us daily to keep us from all hurt harm and danger. Thank You Lord that when we didn’t know what else to do, Your word reassured us, that You work all things together for our good! Your word says that we are blessed when we come in and blessed when we go out!  You created the heavens and earth and put everything in place. You made the world to be lived in, not to be a place of empty chaos. You Are LORD and there is no other. You publicly proclaim bold promises. You are a Promise Keeper. Psalm 89:34 My covenant I will not break, Nor alter the word that has gone out of My Lips. (Says The Lord)

Thank you for keeping Your Promises and being a wall of fire around Bishop, First Lady, Executive Staff, Trustees, Elders, Minister, Deacons, Leadership, Entire NLICIC body and all that are involved as we Embark upon this New Project! Thank you for Wisdom, Guidance and Direction. Thank You for connecting Bishop with the right people. Thank you for the Unmerited Favor that rest upon Bishop and NLICIC. Psalms 90:17 reads, May the Favor of the Lord our God rest on us, establish the work of our hands for us – yes establish the work of our hands. Thank you for this awesome opportunity.

Father, May Your Kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven for the construction of The East of Eden Project, Youth Building and Parking Lot. Make our thoughts agreeable to Your will, so that the plans for this project may be established and succeed.  Your Word declares, that for lack of advice, plans go wrong, but with many advisers there is success, Proverbs 15:22. Therefore, we confess that we will continue to seek Your Godly-Fatherly Counsel as we proceed with this project.  We declare that we will protect the vision for this new project plainly so that those involved can run and carry the correct message to others.  Father, we ask in the Name of Jesus for You to bring forth competent and skilled laborers for this project, just as You called forth the artisans for the building of the Tabernacle.  We Decree and Declare that they will be filled with the Spirit of wisdom, understanding and knowledge in all manner of workmanship.  We proclaim that all involved in this project will focus their attention and efforts so that they can successfully complete their assignments and bring glory and honor to Your Name.  Father, we are confident that the new facility will be completed, because You have begun this good work.  There will be no hold-ups or set-back. We will commit to praying without ceasing for this project.

Father, Bless this New Building project (East of Eden) to provide homes for those that need it.  Provide all of the wisdom, finances, and resources that is needed to build a state-of-the-art facility.  Father, thank you for including the parking lot and the NLICIC Youth Building that will provide activities, promote growth and a place of safe refuge for our Youth, Church Family, and the families in the surrounding community. We lift up the surrounding community and ask that you help them see this as a blessing and not a curse.  We ask for hedge of protection from all hurt harm and danger to anyone and this church.  We Decree and Declare in the Name of Jesus, that there will be adequate funding, competent professionals, and skilled laborers for the construction.  Please give us favor with the following City Officials: Herb Roach, O’Fallon City Mayor, Jerry Mouser, City Clerk, David Hursey Treasurer. Aldermen, Ross Rosenburg and Dennis Muyleart, Ward 1,  Alderwoman, Jessica Lotz and Alderman, Jerry Albrecht Ward 2, Aldermen, Kevin Hagarty and Matthew Gilreath Ward 3, Aldermen, Todd Roach and Mark Morton Ward 4, Alderwoman, Gwen Randolph and Alderman, Christopher Monroe, Ward 5, Aldermen, Tom Vorce and Ray Holden, Ward 6 Aldermen, Nathan Parchman and Dan Witt, Ward 7. Community Development Committee, Ray Holden, Chairman, Todd Roach, Vice Chairman, Jerry Albrecht, Tom Vorce, Kevin Hagarty and Nathan Parchman. The Building Code Review Committee, Michelle Braddock, Scott Blumberg, Keith Poettker, Matt Eicholz and Susan Holden and the surrounding communities. This is not for our glory but for Your Glory! In Jesus Name! Lord, continue to be a lamp to our feet and a light to our path!  While many may seek the rulers favor, we seek Your Favor. Lord we trust and believe that you will withhold no good thing from us as we walk upright before You.  We have been diligent and diligence brings favor! Father, Thank YOU that You that we will continue to see the Miraculous!  Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours and this is Your Kingdom.  We adore You as the One who is over all things.  IT IS DONE! IT IS SO! In Jesus Name, WE PRAY Amen.

Rejoice I the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice. Philippians 4:4

Prayer for Bishop NLC and the Leaders

 

Prayer for Bishop and First Lady and NLICIC

Thank You Lord, for Bishop’s obedience in hearing and obeying Your Voice.

We as a Unified Body will continue to pray that God unveils the hidden places and reveal those deeper things through him in Jesus Name!

That the favor of God will be as a cloud of latter rain and that God will continually grant him with wisdom and insight.

When a king’s face brightens, it means life, his favor is like a rain cloud in spring, how much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver.

Scripture - Proverbs 16:15-16

And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and Man.

Scripture – Luke 2:52.

I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.  When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, when you run, you will not stumble.  Do not set foot on the path of wicked or walk in the way of evil doers.  Avoid it, do not travel on it, turn from it and go your way.

Scripture – Proverbs 4: 11-12, 14-15

That the anointing of God flows uninterrupted and with great abundance! Pray that they have a fresh excitement, a fresh mind and a fresh zeal for the things of God.

 

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.  He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.

Scripture – Isaiah 61:1

 

But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. As for you, the anointing you received remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things and as this anointing is real, not counterfeit – just as it has taught you, Remain in Him.

Scripture – 1 John 2:20 & 27

Holy Spirit, continue to lead and guide Bishop and First Lady into all truth and order their steps according to Gods Word and original plan and purpose for their life.

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. Then you will call on me and come pray to me, and I will listen.  You will seek me with all your heart.

Scripture – Jeremiah 29:11-13

Continue to Increase Their Anointing, Faith and Confidence and they may walk Boldly in their ministry.

Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Scripture – Philippians 1:6

That they will continue to Trust in the Lord with all their heart and lean not to their own understanding; and in all their ways they will acknowledge HIM and HE will continue to direct lead and guide their paths.

Scripture – Proverbs 3:5-6

That they continue to walk in perfect health and no power of the enemy shall harm him.

I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy, nothing will harm you.

Scripture – Luke 10:19

Lord We Pray in The Name of Jesus that you continue to Bless and be Wall of Protection around the NLICIC Staff, their family and The Entire New Life Community. Lord we Ask in The Name of Jesus to meet the needs of your people. Lord we dare not 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 during this season for all in Jesus Name Amen!

 

Prayer of Restoration and Re-Joining

 

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

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

 

Prayer Focus: Restoration and Unity (The Re-Union)

 

I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten- the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm- my great army that I sent among you.

Scripture – Joel 2:25

 

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Scripture – 1 Corinthians 1:10

 

For the body is not one member, but many.

Scripture – 1 Corinthians 12:14

 

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Scripture – Psalm 133:1

 

I will restore the fortunes of my people Israel, and they shall rebuild the ruined cities and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and drink their wine, and they shall make gardens and eat their fruit.

Scripture – Amos 9:14

 

This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”

Scriptures – Isaiah 29 10-14

 

“You will also decree a thing, and it will be established for you; And light will shine on your ways.
Scripture – Job 22:28

 

Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Scripture – Mark 11:24 

 

Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Scripture - Psalm 37:4

 

Pray

Father, Thank You for the opportunity to come in Your Presence once again and to Pray as A Body of Unified Believers being of One Mind and on One Accord.  Thank You, Abba for hearing our hearts and prayers as we begin to pray. We ask in the Name of Jesus, to forgive us for our sins of omission and commission and create in us a clean heart and renew us with the right spirit.

Father, Thank You for Your Goodness and Your Grace.  You are Holy and Righteous and there is no one above You. Hallowed be Your Name! The Name, that is above all names, We Honor and Adore You! Elohim God our Creator, EL Shaddai, God Almighty! Jehovah Jireh, Our Provider, Jehovah Rapha, our Healer, Jehovah Nissi, our Banner! Jehovah Tsidkenu, The Lord Our Righteousness! You are Adonai, The Exalted One! Father, we don’t ever want to take for granted your Endless Blessings over our lives. Father, You are Amazing! You are Omnipotence- ALL Powerful and There is nothing that has power over You, who made everything. Your word says in Psalm 135:5-6, “For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the LORD pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.” Thank You for being the Our Father who wipes away all of tears and brings Joy. Thank You for giving us provision, when we didn’t see our way out!  Thank you for the trials and tribulations that have come to make us stronger! Thank you for keeping our minds stayed on You and in Perfect Peace. Thank YOU ABBA!

We have declared this to be the Year of Restoration! Father we STAND on Your Word, Joel 2:25 I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten- the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm- my great army that I sent among you.

As we approach this Holy Season and Celebrate The Resurrection of Your Son Jesus, we are asking that you Restore, Re-Unite and Resurrect us as a Unified Body. Although, 2020 was a year that extracted so much from us, we Press Forward, your word tells us in, Philippians 3:13-14, Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

We are More than Conquerors! YOUR WORD of HOPE STILL REMAINS! We look to You instead of the world for guidance today, Father, You freely give us Wisdom, Guidance and Direction for our lives.  You said in Your Word that, if anyone needs wisdom, let them ask and You promised in Your word that we will receive it. So, as we begin to move back to a sense of normalcy and gather once again as a body of believers, Increase our Faith. Father, this Home (NLICIC) was built on Faith, and now we trust you for a safe return. Your word says in, Job 12:13, To God belong wisdom and power, counsel and understanding are Yours.  Father we ask in The Name of Jesus, fill us with the spirit of wisdom so that we will be able to discern Your will for our lives. Father, You are our Light and Our Salvation and we will not fear! We will Trust in You! We will Remain Confident that we Will see Your Goodness during this time and after this time! Your Word says in, Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?  You also said in your word, John 14: 13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do. Teach us to number our days, so that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Abba, Father Your wisdom is better than silver and gold.  By wisdom You founded the earth, and by knowledge You established the heavens according to Proverbs 3:13-20.  Father in the Name of Jesus, continue to increase our anointing, our faith and our love for You commensurate with the Promises. We Rest in Knowing that You are Our Promise Keeper. May we continue to show love and grace to everyone in our church family and community, especially to those that may still continue to feel uneasy about reuniting and choosing to wait longer before meeting again.

May we (NLICIC) continue to journey together to a new level of complete Trust in God, and not forget the lessons that God is teaching during this time.

In Jesus Name Amen!