“A Lifestyle of Prayer” 

 This week’s prayer focus: Direction!

“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)

“The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.”
Proverbs 21:1

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 our prayer focus will be on seeking direction!  There is no decision you make, big or small, that would not benefit greatly from seeking direction from God before you act.  As you pray, pray that you would not only seek God’s direction, but that you would follow it.  Pray each day for the individuals of the church congregation you attend as well as for the body of believers that meet together. 

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 praying about each day’s specific focus on seeking Direction.  With that focus in mind, pray for yourself, your family, your friends, neighbors, and all the “one anothers” we’ve been praying for over the past year.  Thank you!

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

Monday: Directed in Love.  Pray that the direction you seek would be an expression of God’s love directed to, and through, you.  “By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me — a prayer to the God of my life.”  Psalm 42:8

Tuesday: Directed by Commands of God.  Pray that the direction you seek would be consistent with the commands of God so that you would find delight.  “Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.”  Psalm 119:35

Wednesday: Directed by God’s Word.  Pray that the direction you seek would keep your every step in line with God’s Word so as not to give sin a foothold.  “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.”  Psalm 119:133

Thursday: Directed by the Lord Himself.  Pray that the direction you seek would be set by God even when it is beyond your understanding.  “A man’s steps are directed by the LORD.  How then can anyone understand his own way?”  Proverbs 20:24

Friday: Directed by Godly Teaching.  Pray that the direction you seek would be learned by listening to the teaching of God.  “This is what the LORD says — your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.’”  Isaiah 48:17

Saturday:  Directed to Love and Perseverance.  Pray that the direction you seek would lead you into the love and perseverance of the Father and Son.  “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”  2 Thessalonians 3:5