Friday February 3, 2012









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Prayer Tools

The power of prayer should not be underestimated. James 5:16-18 declares, “…The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.”

God listens to prayers, answers prayers, and moves in response to prayers. 

Jesus taught, “…I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matt.17:20)

We are dedicated to providing new tools to our members to use as a catalyst to dedicated and disciplined prayer for our President, our nation, our leaders and our troops. Our tools are designed to be able to share with others so that our prayers on behalf of our nation multiply across the country.

As the Lord has promised, prayer will transform our nation by transforming individual lives, one heart at a time.

Today’s Prayer

Today I ask for your wisdom again for leaders of our nation in whatever endeavor they partake. There struggles are many as others attempt to influence their judgment. I pray they will take the time to align themselves directly with you as they struggle to make these decisions. Thank you Creator Father  (From the Prayer Wall)


Prayer for America

Father, thank You for the United States and its government. I pray for the president, the national and local government, the judges, the policemen, the business leaders and all those who are in leadership positions in this country. Please protect them from the evil that is in the world and keep them safe and free from all harm.
You have promised to bless any nation that follows after You. Help us to live quiet and peaceful lives so that we can continue to spread the Good News of the Gospel thr

Father, thank You for the United States and its government. I pray for the president, the national and local government, the judges, the policemen, the business leaders and all those who are in leadership positions in this country. Please protect them from the evil that is in the world and keep them safe and free from all harm.

You have promised to bless any nation that follows after You. Help us to live quiet and peaceful lives so that we can continue to spread the Good News of the Gospel throughout our land.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer Wall

Insights Into Prayer

What Does the Bible Tell Us About How to Pray?
Jesus shares some tremendous insight regarding how to pray to God in Matthew 6:5-13.

“And now about prayer. When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father secretly. Then your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you.”

“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think prayers are answered only by repeating words over and over again. Don’t be like them, because your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here on earth, just as it is in heaven. Give us our food for today, and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us. And don’t let us yield to temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

In the above verses, Jesus shares how not to pray.

Verse 5: We are to pray in secret, not the way people did in His day — praying out loud publicly, primarily to just be seen, and heard.

Verse 6: Jesus asks us to go to a private place since our Heavenly Father already knows what we are going to pray about.

Verse 7: Jesus tells us not to ramble on and on, as people of other religions do, or be repetitious with words. God, our heavenly Father, would have us be specific about our prayer.

Verse 8: Jesus reiterates that the believer is not to pray repetitiously like the heathen.

Next, Jesus, teaches us how to pray.

Verse 9: Jesus says we should give honor to God and His name.

Verse 10: We are to pray for His Kingdom to come, and for His will to be done, that there would be a heavenly or godly presence here on earth.

Verse 11: We are to pray for daily provision.

Verse 12: We are to pray and ask for forgiveness for our sins, and for others who have wronged us.

Verse 13: We are to pray and ask God to keep us from being tempted, and to deliver us from Satan and his power.

Other New Testament writers describe other ways to pray.

Paul, in Philippians 4:6, says that we should pray for everything with thanksgiving. Paul, who wrote several books of the New Testament, often began and ended his letters in prayer for the saints. Specifically, Paul prays for God’s grace, peace, love, and faith among believers.

Peter, in 1 Peter 5:7, exhorts us to cast all our care upon God, because He cares about us. In verse 8, Peter warns us that Satan seeks to devour the believer.

James 1:5 says we can pray and ask God for wisdom, but this should be done in faith. James 4:1-4 says that when we pray, we often pray or ask out of our own selfish ambition. James 4:15 exhorts that we need to pray for God’s will to be done in our lives.

In the Old Testament, Moses prayed to God almost constantly on behalf of the Israelites — for God’s mercy and graciousness in dealing with their sins. Abraham prayed persistently for his relative Lot, who lived in Sodom, that God would spare Him. 2 Chronicles 14:11 says Asa cried out to the Lord. Prophet Jeremiah prayed for God’s guidance and correction of the Israelites (Jeremiah 10:23-24). David prayed for the peace of Jerusalem in Psalm 122:6.

The protocol on how to pray covers several ways of prayer. The primary focus of prayer is the intent. Does the prayer honor God and exalt His name? What is the purpose behind the prayer? Is it personal gain or ambition? Do you pray for others to be blessed and encouraged? Are your prayers done in secret and in humility? Are your prayers focused on obtaining godly wisdom, counsel, and direction? God is pleased with these prayers and answers them.

How often are we to pray? The Bible says pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). What should we pray for? What if we do not know how to pray? The Bible says the Holy Spirit will help us pray (Romans 8:26-27).

How do w e pray to God? Prayer is essentially putting your request, concern, or issue before the Lord, and trusting Him to answer them.

Matthew 18:3 says we need to pray with the heart of little children, simple, reverent, specific, and trusting.

Prayer Updates

February 2nd, 2012

THE WARS

President Obama defended the use of drone strikes to kill al Qaeda terrorists in countries such as Pakistan, saying, “It’s important for everybody to understand this thing is kept on a very tight leash…we are very careful.”

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Iraq not to “blow this opportunity” to become a prosperous, unified nation. She said Iraq must start to act like a democracy and embrace compromise.

Pray about the infant democracy in Iraq, and their need to overcome sectarian violence and extremism.

TERRORISM

U.S. spy agencies said Iran could launch attacks on America if threatened, saying Iran has the technical capabilities to build a nuclear weapon has yet to make the decision to start production, but 2012 will be a crucial year for Iran.

Iran is stepping up support for international terrorism and its intelligence operations against the U.S. The potential for cyber-attacks are a critical national and economic security concern according to the CIA Director.

Pray about the escalating rhetoric coming out of Iran and the completeness of recent IAEA nuclear inspections.

THE ECONOMY

Personal incomes rose by 0.5 percent in December, after edging up just 0.1 percent in November according to the Commerce Department. Most of those increases went into individual savings accounts, they said.

A recent IRS report shows 98,000 federal civilian and postal employees owe more than $3.4 billion in income taxes. “If you work for the federal government and you don’t pay your taxes, you should be fired,” said one Congressman.

As tax season approaches, pray for the integrity of taxpayers across the country in filing and paying their share.

ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

In the face of a UN resolution against its Arab regional ally, all eyes are on Moscow and whether it will use its veto. Both Russia and China in October vetoed a resolution condemning Syria and threatening sanctions.

The head of Hezbollah’s political council said that Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood will eventually cancel the Camp David Accord between Egypt and Israel, despite the group’s announcement that it will respect all international treaties.

Ray about Israel’s geographic and political location in the midst of the Arab Spring changes through the region.

HEALTH CARE

In a decision that is inflaming passions on both sides of the abortion debate, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is cutting off funding for breast cancer screening to Planned Parenthood.

Florida and 25 other states have requested the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn what they call the unconstitutional expansion of the Medicaid program as part of the national health care reform legislation of 2010.

Pray about what could be over-reaches by the federal government in many health care areas.

I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.

Psalm 14:1-3

Today’s Presidential Schedule

February 3rd, 2012

White House Schedule (all times eastern)

10:00 AM Daily briefing

10:30 AM Meets with senior advisers

11:25 AM Delivers remarks on the economy at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va

2:45 PM Attends a campaign event