Prayer focus for October 13-19 2012
There's a sound from Waterford that God desires to hear--He longs for it. It's a sound indigenous to this land. It's a sound of worship. A sound of music. A sound of His people crying out to Him with abandonment. A sound of rejoicing in His goodness. A sound of dancing. A sound of celebration. A sound of singing over the revelation of His goodness, mercy, truth and love.
It's time for the victims to rise up. It's time for those who have been wronged, treated unfairly, even abused, to reach up to the heavens in worship and cry out to God. It's time for reverse racism to end. It's time for victims to let go, to forgive, to worship God, to let go of the desire for vengeance, retaliation, judgement, punishment, fairness or "rights." It's time to abandon all for Him--to let the anointing of the Spirit break the yoke of bitterness and resentment, to let the Spirit of the Lord come into our hearts and set us free.
The truth will make you free and the truth is that we are called to be like Jesus who, when He suffered wrongfully, committed Himself to the One who judges righteously. He didn't seek vengeance. He died for the sins of the very ones who were crucifying Him. This truth will set you free. It brings the anointing of the Spirit which breaks yokes of bondage and liberates you!
Let's seek Him wholeheartedly and produce the sound of worship that He longs to hear from the people in this land. Listen for the sound...
1 Peter 2: 19-23; Isaiah 10:27; 2 Corinthians 3:17; Hebrews 12:2-4, 15; John 8:32
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
October 6, 2012 - Sincere Motivations
Prayer focus for October 6-12, 2012
When we pray we release energy into the atmosphere. And we pray from our heart. Jesus said out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. So it's important we know the intents and motivations of our heart, because we want to release Holy Spirit energy when we pray and not anything from a selfish motivation or evil influence.
It's an ongoing process to examine our hearts and motives. God is continually working in us--enlightening us, delivering us, sanctifying us. Not only do we need to be free from the obvious things like pride, selfishness, envy, greed, etc. but also things like guilt & self-loathing. Those things are not to be confused with humility! We also need to know what effect emotional pain and hurt is having on us. All things are working together for our good! Even the people and circumstances that trouble us. As we worship and pray from a sincere and grateful heart even during tough times, the authority of our prayers increases. (See James 5:16-20).
During prayer today, I found myself doing some self-examination, asking God to cleanse my heart and open my eyes to those things I need to see about myself. I realized that being around an atmosphere of worship, by the true Spirit of God, (in Spirit and in Truth), has set me free from all kinds of deceptive thinking/influence that I wouldn't have seen any other way. We Christians have to be (continually) filled with the genuine Holy Spirit and not just "good" religious behavior!
My prayer is for all of the worship leaders in our churches to be influenced by the true Spirit of the living God to a greater degree than they currently are. To press in deeper to Him, to cry out for Him in a way they never have before. Also that the pastors do not become envious as the worship leaders rise up and flow in a greater depth of the Spirit. Pastors need to feel secure in the love of God and in their position in order for this to happen. And worship leaders can help by making sure their pastor knows they respect them. God, let there be no envy between these two positions! Let each one recognize their place and put the unity of the Spirit above individual calling.
Open the eyes of our heart Lord! Let true worship from a sincere heart rise up from Waterford as a fragrant offering that is pleasing to You!
When we pray we release energy into the atmosphere. And we pray from our heart. Jesus said out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. So it's important we know the intents and motivations of our heart, because we want to release Holy Spirit energy when we pray and not anything from a selfish motivation or evil influence.
It's an ongoing process to examine our hearts and motives. God is continually working in us--enlightening us, delivering us, sanctifying us. Not only do we need to be free from the obvious things like pride, selfishness, envy, greed, etc. but also things like guilt & self-loathing. Those things are not to be confused with humility! We also need to know what effect emotional pain and hurt is having on us. All things are working together for our good! Even the people and circumstances that trouble us. As we worship and pray from a sincere and grateful heart even during tough times, the authority of our prayers increases. (See James 5:16-20).
During prayer today, I found myself doing some self-examination, asking God to cleanse my heart and open my eyes to those things I need to see about myself. I realized that being around an atmosphere of worship, by the true Spirit of God, (in Spirit and in Truth), has set me free from all kinds of deceptive thinking/influence that I wouldn't have seen any other way. We Christians have to be (continually) filled with the genuine Holy Spirit and not just "good" religious behavior!
My prayer is for all of the worship leaders in our churches to be influenced by the true Spirit of the living God to a greater degree than they currently are. To press in deeper to Him, to cry out for Him in a way they never have before. Also that the pastors do not become envious as the worship leaders rise up and flow in a greater depth of the Spirit. Pastors need to feel secure in the love of God and in their position in order for this to happen. And worship leaders can help by making sure their pastor knows they respect them. God, let there be no envy between these two positions! Let each one recognize their place and put the unity of the Spirit above individual calling.
Open the eyes of our heart Lord! Let true worship from a sincere heart rise up from Waterford as a fragrant offering that is pleasing to You!
Saturday, September 29, 2012
September 29, 2012 - Send Your Words!
Prayer focus for September 29-October 5, 2012
God we pray for all of Your people in Waterford. We pray that we connect with You. That we learn to receive all we need to receive from You. If we can't connect with You, how can we lead others to You? Show us how to receive more of You!
In 1 Timothy 1:18, Paul tells Timothy that the prophecies which were given about Timothy could help him to wage a good warfare. When God gives us prophetic words, we can take those words as promises, as prayer guides, as guidance, as encouragement, to fight the good fight of faith and bring God's will to pass!
God, give us Your Words. Speak prophetic words to us that we can respond to. That we can be obedient to. That we can wage a good warfare by!
Let us see revival in the streets, in the businesses, the homes, the schools, the churches and even the government! Put things in motion for Waterford to become what You had in mind when You created this land. Let it and us reflect Your beauty and bring honor to You.
Let the restaurants be places of gathering in Your name. Let them serve healthy food and becomes places of both physical and spiritual nourishment.
God we pray for all of Your people in Waterford. We pray that we connect with You. That we learn to receive all we need to receive from You. If we can't connect with You, how can we lead others to You? Show us how to receive more of You!
In 1 Timothy 1:18, Paul tells Timothy that the prophecies which were given about Timothy could help him to wage a good warfare. When God gives us prophetic words, we can take those words as promises, as prayer guides, as guidance, as encouragement, to fight the good fight of faith and bring God's will to pass!
God, give us Your Words. Speak prophetic words to us that we can respond to. That we can be obedient to. That we can wage a good warfare by!
Let us see revival in the streets, in the businesses, the homes, the schools, the churches and even the government! Put things in motion for Waterford to become what You had in mind when You created this land. Let it and us reflect Your beauty and bring honor to You.
Let the restaurants be places of gathering in Your name. Let them serve healthy food and becomes places of both physical and spiritual nourishment.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
September 22, 2012 - Supernatural Revelation of Truth
Prayer focus for September 22-28th, 2012
Prayer concerning the upcoming elections: Let the clouds of confusion, deceptions and distractions surrounding the upcoming elections dissipate and blow away. Let the people have clear vision and see the truth. Let them have supernatural insight, wisdom and discernment. Even God, if you have to give dreams to reveal the true motives and intentions then do it! Let there be no manipulation or deception. Let the motives of the candidates and issues become clear. That we just don't see the media face. Let the people know the truth of what they're voting for.
And as people see what they are in agreement with, let them search their heart. "Is this what I really believe? Is this what I've come to?" And as people are bothered by what's in their heart, let them fall on their face and repent and turn to the ways of the Kingdom of God. Let their be a Great Awakening as people see the truth.
Those people who will vote according to the ways of Your kingdom, let them have smooth paths to the voting booths. Let them be protected from all the things that would prevent them from voting. Let those who would vote contrary to Your kingdom have stumblingblocks to prevent them from voting. In Numbers 22 we read that Balaam was going to go curse God's people and God put the Angel of the Lord in his way so his donkey would not continue on the path. God, block the way of those whose actions and words would bring a curse on this land and on Your people. When Balaam finally did speak, he ended up blessing Israel and not cursing them like Balak wanted him to do. God, those people who continue to pursue paths that will curse this land and your people, let them end up bringing blessing in the end. Let them have a Great Awakening and turn their hearts towards you!
Your kingdom come, your will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord. Rev. 11:15
Let us look to You and honor You and walk in the ways of Your Spirit...The fruit of Your Spirit, which gives us the authority to advance Your kingdom in the earth.
Prayer concerning the upcoming elections: Let the clouds of confusion, deceptions and distractions surrounding the upcoming elections dissipate and blow away. Let the people have clear vision and see the truth. Let them have supernatural insight, wisdom and discernment. Even God, if you have to give dreams to reveal the true motives and intentions then do it! Let there be no manipulation or deception. Let the motives of the candidates and issues become clear. That we just don't see the media face. Let the people know the truth of what they're voting for.
And as people see what they are in agreement with, let them search their heart. "Is this what I really believe? Is this what I've come to?" And as people are bothered by what's in their heart, let them fall on their face and repent and turn to the ways of the Kingdom of God. Let their be a Great Awakening as people see the truth.
Those people who will vote according to the ways of Your kingdom, let them have smooth paths to the voting booths. Let them be protected from all the things that would prevent them from voting. Let those who would vote contrary to Your kingdom have stumblingblocks to prevent them from voting. In Numbers 22 we read that Balaam was going to go curse God's people and God put the Angel of the Lord in his way so his donkey would not continue on the path. God, block the way of those whose actions and words would bring a curse on this land and on Your people. When Balaam finally did speak, he ended up blessing Israel and not cursing them like Balak wanted him to do. God, those people who continue to pursue paths that will curse this land and your people, let them end up bringing blessing in the end. Let them have a Great Awakening and turn their hearts towards you!
Your kingdom come, your will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord. Rev. 11:15
Let us look to You and honor You and walk in the ways of Your Spirit...The fruit of Your Spirit, which gives us the authority to advance Your kingdom in the earth.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Special Nugget--the gall of bitterness
I woke up today thinking of this Scripture and recent revelation from the Lord and I felt it wasn't just for me today so here it is...
In Acts 8 we read of Simon the sorcerer from Samaria. He had dazzled the people with his sorcery and then he, and the people of the city, heard the Gospel and became believers in Jesus Christ. Simon himself was amazed at the miracles and signs that Philip did. Then Peter and John came and prayed for the people to receive the Holy Spirit.
Now Simon saw that the people received the Holy Spirit when they laid their hands on them and he offered them money asking them to give him the power to do the same thing. Peter rebuked him for thinking that the gift of God could be purchased with money. He told him his heart was not right in the sight of God. He told him to repent and ask God to forgive him.
Now this is the part that I was reminded of today--Peter said in verse 23, "For I perceive that you are in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity." No longer could Simon dazzle the people with sorcery and he wanted the Holy Spirit. But his heart motives hadn't really changed. Peter could see that he was bitter. Bitterness opens the door for a counterfeit spirit that may appear to be genuine, but really isn't. If we want God to move among us in a genuine true way, the true, authentic, Holy Spirit and not just religious works or impressive signs that will dazzle people, then we need to be sure and remove all bitterness, resentments, criticisms, judgements, jealousies etc. from our heart.
The power of the Holy Spirit is motivated by the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 12:15 tells us to watch diligently to see that no root of bitterness springs up and contaminates us. If you are in a position where people have given you opportunity to become bitter against them, or maybe against circumstances, then you have an amazing opportunity to pull out that root of bitterness that would try and spring up and get rid of it! As Rick Joyner says, don't waste your trials! When the opportunity to be resentful or critical is there, pull that thing out! As you overcome you open the door for the genuine Spirit of God to move on in!
In Luke 11:11-13 Jesus says that if we ask our Father for bread, fish or an egg, He will not give us a stone, a serpent or a scorpion. He will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. He will not give us a counterfeit!
So whether you are frustrated at people, annoyed, angry, resentful, or whatever it may be, it's not worth sacrificing the presence of the Spirit to hang on to those things. And rather then letting it annoy you, look at it as an opportunity to overcome, when you do the heaven's can be opened above you!
In Acts 8 we read of Simon the sorcerer from Samaria. He had dazzled the people with his sorcery and then he, and the people of the city, heard the Gospel and became believers in Jesus Christ. Simon himself was amazed at the miracles and signs that Philip did. Then Peter and John came and prayed for the people to receive the Holy Spirit.
Now Simon saw that the people received the Holy Spirit when they laid their hands on them and he offered them money asking them to give him the power to do the same thing. Peter rebuked him for thinking that the gift of God could be purchased with money. He told him his heart was not right in the sight of God. He told him to repent and ask God to forgive him.
Now this is the part that I was reminded of today--Peter said in verse 23, "For I perceive that you are in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity." No longer could Simon dazzle the people with sorcery and he wanted the Holy Spirit. But his heart motives hadn't really changed. Peter could see that he was bitter. Bitterness opens the door for a counterfeit spirit that may appear to be genuine, but really isn't. If we want God to move among us in a genuine true way, the true, authentic, Holy Spirit and not just religious works or impressive signs that will dazzle people, then we need to be sure and remove all bitterness, resentments, criticisms, judgements, jealousies etc. from our heart.
The power of the Holy Spirit is motivated by the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 12:15 tells us to watch diligently to see that no root of bitterness springs up and contaminates us. If you are in a position where people have given you opportunity to become bitter against them, or maybe against circumstances, then you have an amazing opportunity to pull out that root of bitterness that would try and spring up and get rid of it! As Rick Joyner says, don't waste your trials! When the opportunity to be resentful or critical is there, pull that thing out! As you overcome you open the door for the genuine Spirit of God to move on in!
In Luke 11:11-13 Jesus says that if we ask our Father for bread, fish or an egg, He will not give us a stone, a serpent or a scorpion. He will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. He will not give us a counterfeit!
So whether you are frustrated at people, annoyed, angry, resentful, or whatever it may be, it's not worth sacrificing the presence of the Spirit to hang on to those things. And rather then letting it annoy you, look at it as an opportunity to overcome, when you do the heaven's can be opened above you!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Semptember 14, 2012 - Seek His Face
Prayer focus for September 14-21, 2012
In Matthew 6:33 Jesus said for us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and everything else would be taken care of. My prayer for Waterford is that the people seek God above everything else. That they are not seeking after or pursuing things--possessions, money, prestige, or any of God's blessings--but God Himself. And His righteousness, which means Jesus Christ. I pray that people seek to come to a place of right-standing with God through the Way He has provided, which is faith in Jesus Christ.
Psalms 24 describes a generation of those who seek Him, who seek His face. And Psalms 27:4, 8 also describes seeking the Lord.
This a call to prayer for the intercessors and worshippers of Waterford Township and beyond. It's a call to pursue Him above all else and to prepare the way for others. Let's answer the call and pray for the heavens to be opened, the goodness of God to be revealed, and for the hearts of the people to turn to Him!
In Matthew 6:33 Jesus said for us to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and everything else would be taken care of. My prayer for Waterford is that the people seek God above everything else. That they are not seeking after or pursuing things--possessions, money, prestige, or any of God's blessings--but God Himself. And His righteousness, which means Jesus Christ. I pray that people seek to come to a place of right-standing with God through the Way He has provided, which is faith in Jesus Christ.
Psalms 24 describes a generation of those who seek Him, who seek His face. And Psalms 27:4, 8 also describes seeking the Lord.
This a call to prayer for the intercessors and worshippers of Waterford Township and beyond. It's a call to pursue Him above all else and to prepare the way for others. Let's answer the call and pray for the heavens to be opened, the goodness of God to be revealed, and for the hearts of the people to turn to Him!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
September 8, 2012 - A living well of water
Prayer focus for September 8-September 14, 2012
Jesus said that whoever drinks of the water the He gives shall never be thirsty again. But the water that He gives shall become a "spring of water welling up (flowing, bubbling) [continually] within him unto...eternal life." John 4:14 The Amplified Bible. He also said that whoever believes in Him then out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water, meaning the Holy Spirit. John 7:38-39.
What makes a place a well is the genuine Spirit of God. The water of life that Jesus gives brings eternal life to the believer and the Holy Spirit the believer receives from the Lord is like rivers of living water flowing from within them. Becoming a well from where living water flows doesn't mean being a place of religion, or good works. It's not a place where people are exalted and look good or impress others, but it's a place of true worship of the Living God. It's a place where all glory goes to Him. Jesus said the Holy Spirit does not speak of Himself, He speaks from the heart of the Father and glorifies Jesus. John 16:13-14.
Let Waterford become a well of living water! Let it be a place where the true Spirit of the Living God moves. Let Him move upon the face of the waters of Waterford Township. We don't want a counterfeit, we want the Spirit of Truth! Jesus said to ask, seek and knock. He said if a son asks the Father for bread or fish or an egg, He will not give a stone, a serpent or a scorpion. The Father will give the Holy Spirit to His children who ask. He will not give us a counterfeit! Luke 11:9-13
It's time to worship the Lord and declare His goodness! In the places of drawing water, they shall rehearse the righteous acts of the Lord. Judges 5:11. Let's rehearse His righteous acts. Let's glorify Him in all we do! When going through tough times, make it a well. Make it a place of springs. Make it a place of worshipping the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. Psalms 84:6, John 4:24.
I pray God's people are stirred in their hearts to worship God no matter what is going on in their life. Let the petty things go. Let the bitterness, resentments, envy and criticisms go. Bitterness opens the door for a counterfeit spirit of God. It clogs the well because it's not of Love. Acts 8:9-23.
Send your rain, O God, to replenish our wells!
Jesus said that whoever drinks of the water the He gives shall never be thirsty again. But the water that He gives shall become a "spring of water welling up (flowing, bubbling) [continually] within him unto...eternal life." John 4:14 The Amplified Bible. He also said that whoever believes in Him then out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water, meaning the Holy Spirit. John 7:38-39.
What makes a place a well is the genuine Spirit of God. The water of life that Jesus gives brings eternal life to the believer and the Holy Spirit the believer receives from the Lord is like rivers of living water flowing from within them. Becoming a well from where living water flows doesn't mean being a place of religion, or good works. It's not a place where people are exalted and look good or impress others, but it's a place of true worship of the Living God. It's a place where all glory goes to Him. Jesus said the Holy Spirit does not speak of Himself, He speaks from the heart of the Father and glorifies Jesus. John 16:13-14.
Let Waterford become a well of living water! Let it be a place where the true Spirit of the Living God moves. Let Him move upon the face of the waters of Waterford Township. We don't want a counterfeit, we want the Spirit of Truth! Jesus said to ask, seek and knock. He said if a son asks the Father for bread or fish or an egg, He will not give a stone, a serpent or a scorpion. The Father will give the Holy Spirit to His children who ask. He will not give us a counterfeit! Luke 11:9-13
It's time to worship the Lord and declare His goodness! In the places of drawing water, they shall rehearse the righteous acts of the Lord. Judges 5:11. Let's rehearse His righteous acts. Let's glorify Him in all we do! When going through tough times, make it a well. Make it a place of springs. Make it a place of worshipping the Lord in Spirit and in Truth. Psalms 84:6, John 4:24.
I pray God's people are stirred in their hearts to worship God no matter what is going on in their life. Let the petty things go. Let the bitterness, resentments, envy and criticisms go. Bitterness opens the door for a counterfeit spirit of God. It clogs the well because it's not of Love. Acts 8:9-23.
Send your rain, O God, to replenish our wells!
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