“A Lifestyle of Prayer”

 This week’s prayer focus:  God’s Kingdom!

“‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:9b-10 (NIV)

As we continue to grow in A Lifestyle of Prayer, it is important to remember prayer should be a lifestyle, not an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  This week we will begin a two-week focus on praying about the Kingdom of God!  We will be looking at various scriptures about the kingdom and praying about the characteristics we find.  Jesus taught us to pray that God’s kingdom would come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Pray that your pursuit of God would lead you to a better understanding of God’s kingdom and your part in it.  Pray each day for the individuals of Deer Run as well as the body of Deer Run.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) 

Please spend time each day praying about, and writing down, how God would have you live out that day’s aspect of prayer.    Thank you!

Sunday:  Pray for your church, its staff and leadership, and for all of the preaching and teaching that takes place.  Pray for me (Tom Lemler) and the work of Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: A Kingdom of Justice.  Pray that you would have a better understanding of God’s view of justice.  Pray that the people around you would turn to a kingdom that is just.  “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.”  Psalm 45:6 (NIV)

Tuesday: A Kingdom that Rules All.  Pray that you would not rebel against the rule of God’s kingdom.  Pray that the people around you would willingly put themselves under the rule of God’s kingdom.  “The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.”  Psalm 103:19 (NIV)

Wednesday: A Kingdom of Glory.  Pray that you would tell of God’s glory as you live in His kingdom.  Pray that the people around you would see the glory of God’s kingdom.  “They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,  so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.”  Psalm 145:11-12 (NIV)

Thursday: An Advancing Kingdom.  Pray for the boldness to be involved in advancing the kingdom of God.  Pray that the people around you would take hold of the kingdom of God.  “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.”  Matthew 11:12 (NIV)

Friday: A Prepared Kingdom.  Pray that you would be found ready for the kingdom prepared for you inheritance.  Pray that the people around you would  accept the inheritance of a prepared kingdom.  “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.'”  Matthew 25:34 (NIV)

Saturday:  A Kingdom that is Near.   Pray that you would have a greater understanding of the present kingdom of God.  Pray that the people around you would repent and believe the good news that the kingdom is near.  “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!”  Mark 1:15 (NIV)