Prayer Guides

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Lifestyle of Prayer: People

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer”

 This week’s prayer focus: People!

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

As we continue to grow in A Lifestyle of Prayer, it is important to remember prayer should be a lifestyle, not an event.  Continue to pray for one another each day.  Continue to pray for the work of our supported missions.  Continue to pray for the family.  Continue to pray for leaders.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.  For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men — the testimony given in its proper time.”
1 Timothy 2:1-6 (NIV)

Please spend time praying each day for the people groups listed for that day.  Some of the days you should be able to pray for some of that group by name.  Think about who would fit in each day’s group for you.  Pray about how God would have you interact with each of them.  In each situation, pray for all existing physical, spiritual, and emotional needs to be met.  Thank you!

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Neighbors.  Pray for your neighbors!  If you don’t know them, pray that God would give you opportunity to meet them.  Read Luke 10:25-37.  Ask God how you can be the kind of neighbor He wants you to be.

Tuesday: Coworkers/classmates.  These are the people you spend much of your day with.  If you are retired, you may need to think back to who they were.  Pray that God would lead your interaction with them.  Pray that you would notice, and make the most of, every opportunity.

Wednesday: Family members.  Pray for those that do not have a genuine relationship with Jesus.  Pray that each member, far and near, would understand God’s love for them and live according to His purpose.

Thursday: Social acquaintances.  Pray that those you interact with occasionally would see a vibrant representation of Jesus in you.  Pray that they would seek God and live a life pleasing to Him.

Friday: Strangers/unchurched.  Pray for those you pass by today that you do not know.  Pray that their life would be blessed for the purpose of seeing the goodness of God.  Pray that you would be a good ambassador of Christ to them.

Saturday:  Enemies.  Read Luke 6:27-36.  Pray that God would use someone, perhaps you, to reveal Himself to them.  Pray that God would show you how to love your enemies as He does.

 

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November To Remember: Week 1

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“A November To Remember”

 A congregation in prayer for one another!

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

“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)

If you know the person listed, it is usually easier to know how to pray for them.  It is my prayer that you will use these 40 days of prayer to grow in your connection to the body of Christ and your friends.  Make a list of 60 people that you know and/or interact with and use it as your prayer guide this week.  If you have not yet gotten to know the person, here are some prayer ideas based on the Lord’s model prayer found in Matthew 6.

  1. Pray that they would honor and lift up the name of God.
  2. Pray that they would actively pursue God and follow His will as given to us through His word.
  3. Pray that their spiritual, emotional, physical, and all needs would be met and that they would look to God as the source of all good things.
  4. Pray that they would have both a spirit of forgiveness and a heart of repentance.
  5. Pray that they would be clothed in the armor of God so as to resist the temptations of the evil one.
  6. Pray that they would experience the power of God.

Please spend time praying each day for the people listed for that day.  There are some general prayer suggestions above, but also pray according to knowledge you may have and especially as God’s Spirit prompts you to pray.  Thank you!

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Pray for the first 10 people listed on the list you created.

Tuesday: Pray for the second 10 people listed on the list you created.

Wednesday: Pray for the third 10 people listed on the list you created.

Thursday: Pray for the fourth 10 people listed on the list you created.

Friday: Pray for the fifth 10 people listed on the list you created.

Saturday: Pray for the sixth 10 people listed on the list you created.

 

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Lifestyle of Prayer: Family

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer”

 This week’s prayer focus: The Family!

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

As we continue our prayer emphasis into a new year, we adopted a theme, “A Lifestyle of Prayer”, because prayer should be a lifestyle, not just an event.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  Continue to use the prayer guide/lists from the past weeks.  We will spend some time in “category” prayer before we return to specific names  This week’s category is “Family”.  Pray that your church congregation is a place where each person is a valued part of the family, regardless of how they fit in their “real” family.

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Children.  Pray for children to be brought up in the fear and knowledge of the Lord in a safe and nurturing environment.  Pray that each child, of any age, would honor their parents.

Tuesday: Moms.  Pray that their work both in and out of the home would be filled with satisfaction and joy.  Pray that they would have godly patience with their children.

Wednesday: Dads.  Pray that they would be involved in the lives of their children in positive and wholesome ways.  Pray that they would teach their children about God by their words and actions.

Thursday: Marriage.  Pray that the marriages in our congregation and community would be strengthened and protected.  Pray that both husband and wife would feel loved and valued.

Friday: Grandparents.  Pray that they would be valued members of the family and church congregation.  Pray that their wisdom and experience would be passed on to the next generation.

Saturday:  Single Adults.  Some are single by choice, some not.  Pray that each would be filled with great peace and hope as they serve God and rely on Him to surround them with healthy relationships.

 

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Lifestyle of Prayer: Leaders

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“A Lifestyle of Prayer”

 This week’s prayer focus: Leaders!

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV)

As we continue to grow in A Lifestyle of Prayer, it is important to remember prayer should be a lifestyle, not an event.  Continue to pray for one another each day.  Continue to pray for the work of our supported missions.  Continue to pray for the family.  View prayer as your first priority, not as the last resort.  Continue to use the prayer guide/lists from the past weeks.

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.  For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men — the testimony given in its proper time.”
1 Timothy 2:1-6 (NIV)

Please spend time praying each day for the leaders/authority position listed for that day.  Pay attention to the words from 1 Timothy above as you pray for everyone, specifically for leaders and all those in authority.   Thank you!

Sunday: Pray for Tom Lemler and the work God is doing through Impact Prayer Ministry.

Monday: Family leaders.  Pray for men who will lead with Christ-like humility and service.  Pray that men would not abandon their family responsibility and leadership.  Pray for women who out of necessity must lead their family with great courage and strength .

Tuesday: Church leaders.  Pray for the leaders of your church congregation by name.  Pray for those that have official leadership positions as well as for those who lead in a wide variety of ministries.

Wednesday: Business leaders.  Pray that these leaders would conduct business in ways that will honor and value the family.  Pray that the business practices would be fair and just to all employees and customers.

Thursday: Community leaders.  Pray for our local leaders that their decisions would be made with godly wisdom and courage.  Pray that they would take seriously their role in protecting and serving the communities.

Friday: State leaders.  Pray for our state leaders to look out for the best interest of the citizens.  Pray that they would be surrounded by people who give them godly advice and wisdom.

Saturday:  National leaders.  Pray for our national leaders to put aside partisan and divisive politics and lead in ways that allow us to live in peace and quietness as we share our faith in Jesus freely.  Pray that our leaders would listen to godly advice and dismiss that which is ungodly.