Dear Florence Avenue Family
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Dear Florence Avenue Family
Dear Florence Avenue Family, For 21 Days, we have chosen to embark on a spiritual adventure. One that raises the stakes on God’s desire to work through us. The old phrase, “You will get out of it what you put into it,” could never be more pertinent. Our “Revival Outpour” series will reveal a new season of breakthrough for each person and for us as a church. Revival always begins at the personal level and flows out. During this special season, we invite you to participate through “Fasting”, “Praying,” and “Giving” to allow God to release His power in and through you. We invite you to listen to the 21 Prayers (& Harvest Prayer at the Conclusion) which allow us to pray individually or together as we believe for greater things. Maybe you are contending for an answer for salvation in your family, healing in your body, provision through a job or finances, opportunities for usefulness, power to break an addiction, or even God’s intervention to preempt a challenge. Whatever you see out ahead, invite God to release His work as He walks with you. As we unite together, we are going to see God advance in greater ways for His glory. May the Lord continue to spur you on through increased measure in your relationship with Him. Sincerely, Pastor Terry Why Every Church Must Fast By Bob Rodgers (Author of “The 21 Day Fast.”) When my father suddenly died of a heart attack in 1988, the church voted that I succeed him as pastor. The church, having just come through a building program, was hopelessly in debt. Not knowing what to do, I asked the people to join me in fasting 21 days, fasting one meal a day for 21 days. For the past 18 years I had fasted 1 week during the ChristmasNew Year period. So I fasted for 7 days—three meals a day. I felt I had completed the fast. However, the Lord spoke to me to continue, so I fasted the entire 21 days with only liquids. Immediately I noticed a change in my life. I preached with greater power and authority. Our church began to grow, and finance began to increase. Then the Lord impressed upon me to have our church fast 3 days every month—we took the first Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday each month. It was easy to get several thousand people to begin fasting on Monday, but when Wednesday came I was fortunate to have a handful still fasting. After several months I initiated a miracle service on the third day—intending to have a goal for the people to reach so they could complete the 3 days. When I arrived for the miracle service on Wednesday morning I was shocked to find the chapel totally packed and people standing around the inside walls. Some could not get in the door. I preached a very simple message and at the end began to pray for the people. Two were present with terminal cancer. Both were healed that day. Another lady had a growth the size of a grapefruit on her leg. After prayer she went home; the tumor had disappeared. The power of God increased in our church, and that year 37 people were healed of cancer. The next year, beginning the first Monday in January, I asked the people to join me in fasting for 21 days. At the end of that period 15 people completed the fast on liquids only. The next year 50 people fasted the entire 21 days. The following year 79. The next year 89. Last year over 3,000 fasted something, but 263 fasted with only liquids. The results in our church have been startling. Our income has multiplied over threefold. We have restructured our finance and are paying our bills. In the past months we baptized 73, and 87 joined the church. All these are the result of fasting and prayer. I believe there are five reasons why every church needs to have a regular fasting time. 1. Jesus urged it. Throughout the Bible the emphasis is on public fasts. Joel put it this way: "Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly" (2:15). Jesus also put an emphasis on fasting corporately. He declared, "Then shall they fast in those days" (Mark 2:20). He knew the church would be assaulted by the enemy from every direction and, therefore, urged the church to fast. Thus the primary form of fasting is a corporate fast. Secondary fasting is individual fasting. In Matthew 6, during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught three fundamentals of Christianity: giving, praying, and fasting. We should give not to be seen of men but privately (verse 3). We pray both privately and with other people (verses 5,7). Jesus implied primary prayer is to pray alone. Secondary prayer is to pray with other people. Some things are too private to pray about with others—they are only between God and the one praying. Fasting individually is secondary because (1) it is easier to fast with other people than alone; (2) fasting corporately brings the most powerful unity a church or body of believers can ever witness; and (3) a corporate anointing is released in a church. Even though some may not be praying for a particular situation, they will benefit from the anointing others receive through that fast. I have seen countless families get better jobs and receive promotions in their businesses during our 21-day fastings, and they were not even praying about those matters. However, someone else was and they received that blessing from the other’s prayers. 2. Fasting helps produce faith. Faith must be released out of our mouths (Romans 10:3–10). Our source of faith is the Word of God, but we must speak it with our mouths. The same organ we speak with is the same organ we eat with—the tongue. Fasting and faith are first cousins. The tongue speaks faith and eats food. Some unbelief cannot be broken without fasting. God spoke to Joshua to tell the people as they were ready to invade Jericho, "You shall not shout or make any noise with your voice, nor shall a word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I say to you, ‘Shout’" (Joshua 6:10, NKJV). There are different types of fasts. In this situation God commanded the people to fast by not speaking. For over a week they could not speak. Fasting increases faith as we allow God’s Word to saturate our minds. 3. Fasting is the spiritual method to bring revival (Joel 2:28). This passage speaks of a revival that affects the young and the old. It will come to pass "afterward." After what? Afterward is used much like the word then. If you will do this, then these blessings will happen in your life. Some requirements are necessary before afterward can take place: (1) "Blow the trumpet in Zion, (2) sanctify a fast, (3) call a solemn assembly" (Joel 2:15). Fasting must occur before the blessing of afterward can happen. Joel was saying if we will fast and have the people seek God with public fasting, then afterward He will send a revival. Peter quoted this verse in Acts 2. I have always believed that on the Day of Pentecost the Early Church was fasting in the Upper Room. The reason is not only because of the verse of Scripture Peter quoted from Joel but because of Jewish orthodox tradition. Up through the fourth century the Early Church, following Jewish tradition, fasted on communion days until 3 o’clock in the afternoon. An orthodox Jew would fast on the sacred feast and holy days of the Jewish calendar until 3 o’clock in the afternoon. They would say their prayers and prepare themselves spiritually for the events that were to happen later that day. When Peter said, "These are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day," he was actually saying they were not drinking wine. This was a holy day, and they were fasting until 3 o’clock; it was only 9 o’clock in the morning. If your church will begin to fast, you have God’s promise from His Word that He will send a revival. 4. Fasting puts us in a position to find the perfect will of God (Romans 12:1,2). We are to present our bodies unto God. One way we do so is through fasting. When we fast we do it as unto the Lord. We experience hunger and sacrifice pleasures so we may draw closer to God. Fasting is not the answer—Jesus is; however, fasting puts us in a place to receive more of Jesus. God promises to show us His good, acceptable, and perfect will. Many wonderful pastors are not in the perfect will of God. They were in churches in cities where God put them, but difficult times came. Attacks came upon their ministry and the churches, and they decided it was time for them to leave. They moved out of the perfect will of God. Ministers must renew their minds so they know what is the perfect will of God for them. If they do not, they will always be square pegs in round holes and never accomplish God’s call upon their lives. To renew your mind, first begin devouring the Word of God every day. Secondly, you must fast. Fasting is much more than suffering a few hunger pains and not eating food. Hunger begins leaving after 3 or 4 days. If you can fast 3 or 4 days, you can fast 21 days or even 40 days. Fasting is a mental discipline. It is much more difficult to fast mentally than it is physically. Through this process comes a renewal of the mind, a discipline of the mind, a desire to know the perfect will of God. 5. Fasting brings victory. If this were the only reason to fast, it is enough. Victory is sweet and wonderful. Many would rather suffer defeat and not fast than come out of their comfort zones. Fasting takes you out of your comfort zone but leads you to victory. For almost 20 years I have fasted between 50 and 75 days each year. I hate to fast, but I dislike being defeated by Satan more. When you fast and pray, you can defeat even the strongest devils. They flee from you. You don’t have to be afraid. You have the name of Jesus. The power of that Name becomes greatly multiplied in your life when you seek Him in prayer and fasting. Unless there is a breakthrough in their lives this year, many pastors will not remain in the same church, and some will leave the ministry. For many, 1996 is a pivotal year. I encourage you to add a disciplined, regular time of fasting and prayer to your life and to your church. Victory belongs to you, and fasting is one of the keys to help bring it into your life and ministry. 21 Day Prayer Goal *Select one or several areas of prayer emphasis during your 21 Days of Prayer HEALING: Physically ___________________________ ADDICTION/BONDAGE: Freedom _________________ SALVATION: Friend or Family____________________ EXPANDED INFLUENCE: Outreach________________ SERVING: _____________________________________ F.A.F.C. CHURCH PURITY AND OUTREACH:_________ EMOTIONAL BREAKTHROUGH:___________________ MARRIAGE RESTORATION:______________________ FINANCIAL RELEASE:___________________________ SPIRITUAL RENEWAL:___________________________ CHILDREN: ____________________________________ OTHER:________________________________________ FASTING *Select full or portions of days that you will fast either meals or particular items in order for God to work in you. Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Date_________ Breakfast ____ Lunch_____Dinner______ Breakfast ______ Partial Fast Lunch ______ Partial Fast Dinner ______ Partial Fast Full Fast Full Fast Full Fast **Choose one of several of these options - Meal (Preferred) - Media Item(s) - Breads - Caffeine - Television/Radio - Other ______________ - Facebook 21-DAY BIBLE READING PLAN Day 1 (Sunday, 10-10)- Abraham’s Calling (Genesis 12:1-13:18, Psalm 1) Day 2 (Monday, 10-11)- Jacob and Esau (Genesis 25:2134; 27:1- 28:9, Psalm 2) Day 3 (Tuesday, 10-12)- Parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:16-31, Psalm 3) Day 4 (Wednesday, 10-13)-Spies Sent Into The Land (Numbers 13:17-14-45, Psalm 4) Day 5 (Thursday, 10-14)- Gideon (Judges 6:1-8:34, Psalm 5) Day 6 (Friday, 10-15)- David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 6) Day 7 (Saturday, 10-16)- Elijah and the Prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:1-46, Psalm 7) Day 8 (Sunday, 10-17)-Three Hebrews and the Furnace of Fire (Daniel 3:1-30, Psalm 8) Day 9 (Monday, 10-18)- Jonah and the Great Fish (Jonah 1:1-4:11, Psalm 9) Day 10 (Tuesday, 10-19)- Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:1825; Luke 2:1-20, Psalm 10) Day 11 (Wednesday, 10-20)- Jesus With the Samaritan Woman (John 4:4-26, Psalm 11) Day 12 (Thursday, 10-21)- Calming of the Storm (Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25, Psalm 12) Day 13 (Friday, 10-22)- Lazarus Raised From The Dead (John 11:1-44, Psalm 13) Day 14 (Saturday, 10-23)-Last Supper (Luke 22:7-38; John 13:1- 30, Psalm 14) Day 15 (Sunday, 10-24)-Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-50; John 18:1-11, Psalm 15) Day 16 (Monday, 10-25)-Jesus Suffers and Dies On The Cross (Luke 27:26-50; John 19:1-30) Day 17 (Tuesday, 10-26)- Jesus’ Resurrection and Great Commission (Matthew 28:1-20; Luke 24:1-53, Psalm 17) Day 18 (Wednesday, 10-27)- Jesus’ Ascension (Acts 1:1-26, Psalm 18) Day 19 (Thursday, 10-28)- Saul’s Conversion (Acts 9:142, Psalm 19) Day 20 (Friday, 10-29)-Peter Rescued From Prison (Acts 12:1-19, Psalm 20) Day 21 (Saturday, 10-30)- Paul’s Mars Hill Address (Acts 17:16-34, Psalm 21) Final Day- Conclusion (Sunday, 10-31)- Shipwreck on Rome Trip and Snake Bite (Acts 27:13-28:30, Psalm 22 & 23) NURTURING A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY Week 1 Gift to God ______________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Week 2 Gift to God ______________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Week 3 Gift to God ______________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ Act of Kindness_____________________ 21 DAYS OF PRAYER Day 1- R.I.P.P.L.E. Prayer Day 2 - P.R.A.Y. Prayer Day 3 - National Prayer Day 4 - “My Heart…Christ’s Home” Prayer Day 5 - Lord’s “Courtyard” Prayer Day 6- Past/Present/Future Prayer Day 7- Generations Pyramid Prayer Day 8- Warfare Prayer Day 9- Clock Prayer Day 10- 2 Chronicles 7:14 Prayer Day 11- Cycle of Songs Prayer Day 12- Trinity Prayer Day 13- A.C.T.S. Prayer Day 14- Cleansing Prayer Day 15- J.O.Y. Prayer Day 16- Heroes’ Prayer Day 17- A to Z Prayer Day 18- World Focus Prayer Day 19- Pure Heart Prayer Day 20- Blessing Prayer Day 21- Salvation Prayer Conclusion- Harvest Prayer 21 Days Of Prayer- “Revival Outpour” Day 1 - Ripple (R.I.P.P.L.E.) Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray from interior to Exterior Circle 1- Personal Life (Righteousness, Identity, Passion, Power, Love, Extend) Circle 2- Wife/Children (Righteousness, Identity, Passion, Power, Love, Extend) Circle 3- Exended Family (Righteousness, Identity, Passion, Power, Love, Extend) Circle 4- Church (Righteousness, Identity, Passion, Power, Love, Extend) Circle 5- Community (Righteousness, Identity, Passion, Power, Love, Extend) Circle 6- Nation (Righteousness, Identity, Passion, Power, Love, Extend) Day 2 - P.R.A.Y. Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray through this acronym P-Praise (Take time to worship) R-Repent (Take time to cleanse your life) A-Ask (Take time to make requests) Y-Yield (Take time to surrender your heart) Day 3 - Nation Prayer 6 Stations of our Nation (Areas of Gratitude and Prayer) Northwest- Thank God For Beauty/Pray for Right to Life North Central-Thank God for Blessings/Pray for Lies, Perversion, and Antichrist Spirit Northeast- Thank God for Leadership-Pray for Government/ and Crime Southeast- Thank God for Bible/Pray for Marriages and Family South Central-Thank God for Provision/Pray for Integrity Southwest-Thank God for Variety/Pray for Sexual Fidelity Day 4 - My Heart…Christ’s Home Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray through personal rooms of heart Dining Room- Appetites Living Room- Relationships Library- Thoughts/Mind Backyard- Social Area Bedroom- Sexually Pure Recreation Room- Activities/Association Workroom- Talents Hall Closet- Secret Place *Adapted from Robert Munger’s “My Heart…Christ’s Home” Day 5 - Lord’s “Courtyard” Prayer Our Father in Heaven (Family Room) Hallowed be Your name (Adoration Room) Your kingdom come (Declaration Room) Your will be done, one earth as it is in Heaven (Surrender Room) Give us today our daily bread (Provision Room) Forgive us our debts (Forgiveness Room) As we also have forgiven our debtors (Freedom Room) And lead us not into temptation (Protection Room) But deliver us from evil (Warfare Room) For Yours in the kingdom (Kingdom Room) And the power (Power Room) Adapted from Larry Kreider’s And the glory forever. Amen (Exaltation Room) “Building Your Personal House of Prayer” Day 6 - Past/Present/Future Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray the “Were you not?”, “Are you not?” and “Will you not” prayer Past- Guilt, Cleansing, Release Present- Spiritual, Relational, Physical, Emotional Needs Future- Vision, Plans, Future, Hopes S rs . Adults Youth Children Day 7 - Generations Pyramid Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray for the Church Pray for Seniors-Virtue Pray for Adults- Vocation Pray for Youth- Vision Pray for Children –Value Day 8 - Warfare Prayer Pray Goal: Pray through the spiritual weapons of Ephesians 6 1. Breastplate of Righteousness (Personal Integrity) 2. Shoes of Peace (Rest) 3. Shield of Faith (Areas of Trust) 4. Helmet of Salvation (Justification) 5. Sword of the Spirit (Word) 6. Belt of Truth Day 9 - Clock Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray for 25 second segments in 12 areas 1- waiting 2- confession, 3- Scripture praying, 4- watching, 5- intercession, 6- petition, 7- thanksgiving, 8- singing, 9- meditation, 10- listening 11- strength 12-praise Dick Eastman (Every Home For Christ Prayer) Day 10 - 2 Chronicles 7:14 Grid Prayer Prayer Goal: Read 2 Chronicles 7:14 and pray the 5 keys areas for 4 categories of personal, family, nation, and the lost “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 GROUP 1 2 3 4 5 Personal Humble Pray Turn Forgive Heal Family Humble Pray Turn Forgive Heal Nation Humble Pray Turn Forgive Heal Lost Humble Pray Turn Forgive Heal Song 3 (Sing- “Great is thy Faithfulness”Pray the Song) Song 1 (Sing “Jesus Loves Me”-Pray the Song) Day 11 - Cycle of Songs Prayer Prayer Goal: Sing favorites songs and pray after each one 1. Sing “Jesus Loves Me”- then Pray It (or another song you enjoy) 2. Sing’ Amazing Grace”- then Pray It (or another song you enjoy) 3. Sing “Great is Thy Faithfulness”- then Pray it (or another song you enjoy) Song 2 (Sing “Amazing Grace” –Pray the song) Day 12 - Trinity Prayer Prayer Goal: Practice praying to persons of the Trinity Father (Sought It) Jesus Christ (Bought It) Holy Spirit (Brought It) 1. Talk to the Father (Be reminded that He sought salvation and is your perfect Father who cares, loves, provides and covers) 2. Talk to the Son (Be reminded that He bought salvation and came to show you God’s heart, healed, paid the sin sacrifice, and rose from the grave) 3. Talk to the Spirit (Be reminded that He brought salvation and promises to live in us, comfort us, teach us, and minister through us) Day 13 - A.C.T.S. Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray through the acronym ACTS A-Acknowledge Him C-Confess Your Sins T-Thanksgiving to Him S-Supplication for Needs Day 14- Saturday, October 23rd- Cleansing Prayer Prayer Goal: Practice speaking to God and practice letting God speak to you Father in heaven, I acknowledge you as my Father, and myself as your child. Forgive me for all my sins. I forgive all who have hurt me including myself and You (I understand that you do not need my forgiveness, as You are perfect and have no sin; I may need to release my feelings of hurt toward You). Forgive me for my pride. I release control of my life to you. I give you Lordship and ownership of every condition, person, concern and thing in my life. I renounce the lies of the enemy that don’t say what you say about me or what I release to you. Now and every prayer I pray today, I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth who came in the flesh by the power of His blood, cross and resurrection. In this name, I take authority over every enemy that has invaded my life on any level and command them to go to the abyss immediately and not return. I break every assignment the enemy has against me and every negative faithless thing or pronouncement I or anyone has against myself, others, you and any situation. I ask you to fill me with your Holy Spirit. Cleanse my emotions, mind, and all levels of my being with the blood of Your Son and purify them with the fire of Your Holy Spirit. Now Lord speak to my heart and remind me how You feel about me. Instruct me in Your will this day. WAIT on the Lord ASK Him what He might want to say: - Ask how He feels about you today (His love, His plans, His guidance) - Ask what He wants to do in your marriage, you parenting, your work, your talents, etc. CLOSE IN PRAYER *Adapted from Marrone and Associates Prayer Jesus (Mt.6:33) Day 15 - JOY Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray priorities of Jesus, Others and You Others You 1. Put JESUS First (Seek First His Kingdom) 2. Put OTHERS Second (Learn to serve others) 3. Put Yourself Third (Remember God gives favor to those that favor others) Heroes’ Prayers Moses’ Prayer Exodus 15:1-21 David’s Prayer Psalm 23:1-6 Paul’s Prayer Ephesians 1:1-23 Day 16 - Heroes’ Prayers Prayer Goal: Pray key scriptures in the Bible from 3 heroes 1. Read Moses’ Prayer (Exodus 15:1-21) 2. Read David’s Prayer (Psalm 23:1-6) 3. Read Paul’s Prayer (Ephesians 1:1-23) ASK WHAT GOD WOULD PRAY THROUGH YOU AFTER EACH ONE Day 17 – A through Z Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray through these areas from A to Z which are all prayer you can have confidence God will answer. A- Abiding in Christ (John 15:4-5) B- Blessed with every spiritual blessing (Eph. 1;3) C- Conformed in the likeness of Christ (Rom. 8:29) D- Delivered from the evil one (Matthew 6:13) E- Equipped for works of service (Eph. 4:11-13) F- Forgiveness of sins (1 John 1:9) G- Grace upon grace from his fullness (John 1:16) H- Holiness in all I do (1 Peter 1:16) I- Integrity and uprightness (Psalm 25:21) J- Joy of the Lord, complete in me (John 15:11) K- Knowledge and depth of insight (Phil. 1:19) L- Love for God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-39) M- Meditating on the Word of God (Psalm 1:2) N- New mind, new self (Eph. 4:23-24) O-Obedience to all that Christ commands (Mat. 28:20) P- Prayer in the Holy Spirit (Eph. 6:18) Q- Quietness and trust as your strength (Is. 30:15) R- Righteousness and joy in the Spirit (Rom. 14:17) S- Strong in the Lord and His mighty power (Eph. 6:10) T- Thinking God-honoring thoughts (Phil. 4:8) U- Useful to the Master (2 Tim. 2:21) V- Virtues covered with love (Col. 3:14) W- Worship in Spirit and Truth (John 4:24) X- X-rayed by the Holy Spirit (Psalm 139:23-24) Y- Yearning for God (Psalm 84:2; Isaiah 26:9) Z- Zeal in the service of the Lord (Romans 12:11) Alvin Vandergriend (Love to Pray) Day 18 - World Focus Prayer Prayer Goal: Pick 5 Countries in 5 Minutes to Pray for the Nations Nation 1 (African Nation)1 Minute -Workers to Serve the Harvest - Exposure To Christ - Break Bondages - Recognition of Christ As The Answer Nation 2 (Asian Nation) 1 Minute -Workers to Serve the Harvest - Exposure To Christ - Break Bondages - Recognition of Christ As The Answer Nation 3 (European Nation) 1 Minute -Workers to Serve the Harvest - Exposure To Christ - Break Bondages - Recognition of Christ As The Answer Nation 4 (N. or S American Nation) 1 Minute -Workers to Serve the Harvest - Exposure To Christ - Break Bondages - Recognition of Christ As The Answer Nation 5 (Australian Nations)1 Minute -Workers to Serve the Harvest - Exposure To Christ - Break Bondages - Recognition of Christ As The Answer Day 19 - Pure Heart Prayer Prayer Goal: Pray to cleanse our hearts through confession & repentance Prayer 1. WORRY: Are you worried about material things? Anxious about money? Overly concerned about appearance? (“Don’t worry about your life…”) Matthew 6:25 2. GREED: Do I treasure material possessions more than spiritual riches? Is my heart tuned mainly to things? (“Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth…” Matthew 6:19-21 3. LUST: Have I looked lustfully at a person, internet pornography, television programs, magazines? Do I think lustful thoughts or engage in lustful acts? (“Anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery in his heart”) Matthew 5:28 4. PRIDE: Am I proud of my abilities, my accomplishments, my personal looks, or my bank account? Do I see others, in any way, let important than I am? (“Do you think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment”) Romans 12:3 5. UNFORGIVENESS: Is there anyone whom I have not forgiven? Am I purposely avoiding someone? Holding onto a grudge? (“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you”) Col. 3:13 6. UNWHOLESOME TALK: Do you tell off-color jokes or use edgy or risky language? Have I used the Lord’s name in vain or grow insensitive when others do? Do I diminish others by what I say to them or through gossip?(“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.”) Eph. 4:29 Alvin Vandergriend (Love to Pray) Day 20 - The BLESSING Prayer Prayer Goal: The Blessing Acronym is to ask God’s touch upon 5 important areas of your life Fill in: your name, your spouse, children, family, friends or others B- Body (Pray for health, protection, strength and fitness) “Lord, may ___________seek your kingdom first and discover food, clothing, health, and protection L- Labor (Pray for a good job, income, financial security) “Lord, I pray that __________ will be diligent in work with a sense that they are serving you in everything they do, aware of the inheritance (full life forever) that will come from you E- Emotional (Pray for joy, peace, patience, selfcontrol) “Lord, give ___________ the ability to keep their focus on you and to always know that you are ready to meet all their needs and to give them your peace.” S- Social (Prayer for marriage, family, friends, love, forgiveness) “Lord, help ___________ to be as kind, compassionate, and forgiving to others as you are to them. Give them a network of supportive friends and many good relationships.” S- Spiritual (Pray for salvation, spiritual growth, grace, and hope) “Lord, I pray that ___________ will understand just how good you are and will take refuge in you. May they grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Alvin Vandergriend (Love to Pray) Day 21 – SALVATION Prayer Prayer Goal: Interceding for The Unsaved That Salvation would occur in them SALVATION: Prayer that unbeliever would know Christ “My heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1 GOD’S DRAWING: Prayer that God draws them to Himself “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.” (John 6:44) UNDERSTANDING: Pray that those who hear the gospel will understand it “When anyone hears the message about the Kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart.” Matt. 13:19 OPEN EYES: Pray that unbelievers eyes will be open so that they can see the light “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.” 2 Cor. 4:4 REPENTANCE: Pray for unsaved family members, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to repent so that they will not perish. “The Lord…is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone come to repentance.” 2 Peter. 3:9 FAITH: Pray that many will believe and have eternal life “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) NEW BELIEVERS: Join others in praying for the vast number, estimated at 160,000 a day, that are coming into the Kingdom. Pray for those yet to come. “My prayer is not for my disciples alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” (John 17:20) Celebration Day Prayer Goal: Thank God for these areas on this Harvest Day NEEDS MET: Thank you God for meeting my needsphysical, emotional, and spiritual. HOLY SPIRIT: Thank you for your Spirit, Father, who gives me every spiritual blessing including life, wisdom, power, guidance, and the fruit of the Spirit. STRENGTH: Thank you, God for the strength to serve. You always know how to help. I am so grateful for your strength today. PRAYERS HEARD: God, I am so grateful to hear when I pray. You have heard me through these 21 Days and are answering me. PEACE: Thank you, God, for giving me your peace. In this world of noise, anxiety, you give me your rest. ETERNAL LIFE: Thank you, Father, for giving me the gift of eternal life- the life that is in your Son, Jesus Christ. It is the indescribable gift. THE WORD: Thank you for your provision in my life as You see everything that I need as I follow you. 21 Days Of Revival Review Share a brief review of what God did in your personal 21 Days of Revival: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ 21 Days of Revival Authored and Accumulated Prayers By Terry Risser Request to use or reprint this material or CD prayers must occur through permission Copyright 2010 Florence Avenue Foursquare Church