The Fear of the Lord

"no one knows who the Son is except the Father
and who the Father is except the Son,
and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him."
Luke 10:22

Lord I pray You reveal Yourself in such a way that we stand in awe of You and worship You. Let us see Your magnificence to the degree that we instantly realize You are worthy of all honor. May lawlessness be destroyed by the brightness of You appearance--by the revelation of who You are. May we tremble at Your word and at Your presence so we may become a home for You.1 

We turn from evil, trust in You and walk in Your ways. We listen to You and treasure Your commandments. We cry out for Your wisdom and discernment. We praise You, speak of Your love and give offerings to You. We have an undivided heart that fears You always.

Lord I thank You for Your promises to those who fear You--promises of lovingkindess, salvation, long life and healing. Thank You for revealing Your hidden secrets and keeping us hidden and sheltered from evil. Thank You for providing for us and delivering us during times of trouble. Thank You for Your Fatherly compassion and wisdom and knowledge of Your ways.

1 Isaiah 66:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:18, 1 John 2:28, Revelation 1:7, Romans 2:4

January 25, 2014--Worthy of All Praise

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19:14

We don't worship strangers. We worship someone we know is worthy of our adoration. We worship someone because we've come to see their worthiness. Maybe it's come suddenly or gradually but we've come to the realization somehow that this person is worthy of worship and praise. 

God, I pray the people of Waterford see Your worthiness--Your love and goodness--Your holiness and righteousness--Your truth and Your glory. Reveal it all. Show Yourself strong. Show Your glory. May faith rise up in their hearts so they can see You and Your glory, that You are worthy of all praise!

January 18, 2014-Travailing With Creation

For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God.

Romans 8:19

God's creation is longing for the children of God to be revealed. The earth is eagerly waiting for the glory that is to be revealed in us to happen. Just as a woman travails in childbirth to birth a child, creation is travailing as well. Let us pray too for God's people to rise up and take their place, fulfilling their destiny and purpose in revealing the Son Jesus Christ. Pray for the revealing of God's glory to happen in the earth and in our community!

"The whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen, shouting: "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"" Luke 19:37-38

 Let us cry out in praise to Him as well so the rocks don't have to, and usher in His coming!

January 11, 2014-Five Wagons

"These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you,

and that your joy may be made full." John 15:11

When praying for Waterford, I often find myself praying for protection from lawlessness and deliverance from addictions. In addition to that this week, I'm praying that Waterford receives what I've recently heard Robin McMillan speak about on Rick Joyner's Prophetic Perspectives program concerning a vision he had about Five Wagons. These are wagons of  "stuff" the Lord is offering to His people.

First, I pray the people of Waterford receive deliverance from deserved consequences and circumstances. God has extended His mercy and grace to us all so that we do not need to receive the consequences we deserve for our sin or destructive words/actions. Let us receive His mercy and deliverance given to us through Jesus Christ! Next I pray the people receive deliverance from criticism and a critical spirit. This concerns those people who criticize you, and the spirit which would influence you to be critical. Let us receive deliverance from all that because the Lord is offering freedom from it now! The next three wagons are wagons full of hope, provision and a new vision/purpose for our country. I pray the people of Waterford grab a hold of the hope and provision God is offering to them and receive a fresh vision and purpose for their life and community, as well as our country!

Five Wagons

January 4, 2014-Forever Free

So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36

Lord I pray there be freedom from addictions throughout Waterford Township. I pray people realize the freedom they have in Jesus and grab a hold of it. I pray every chain of bondage be broken and people's thoughts are free so they may fulfill their purpose. Let us hear about the joy people experience as a result of their deliverance!

December 28, 2013-Embracing the Wisdom of Experience

Lord, I pray that we don't despise the old in hopes of the new. I pray that we learn to hear the wisdom of the old and the experienced. As pure oil that has become smooth from the right amount of experience, let us receive the anointing from Your Spirit that brings us the wisdom we need to discover and remain on the path You've set before us.

December 21, 2013-Song-Filled Heart

Prayer focus for December 21-27, 2013
This week's church prayer is for:
Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene
2840 Airport Rd.

Father God I pray this week that the residents of Waterford wake up with a song in their hearts. I pray they are filled with peace and Your presence, that You are on their thoughts as they awaken and their hearts are filled with praise and joy. Let this be a week filled with peace, joy and remembrance, with appreciation, of Your beautiful gift of salvation. Thank You Lord Jesus for the gift of Your presence!