RINGWOOD ASSEMBLY OF GoD. 15th October 1978. Nos PRAYER BULLETIN. Dear Prayer FARHUSTEr vonderful that the One who made the World, the Lord and Ruler of the Universe,wants to meet and fellowship with us! MHis delight is with the sons of men" (Prov 8.31). He who made us, understands and loves us, wants to help and guide Hie children. Wo are invited to take our problens to Him, to talk everything over - for that is just what prayer is. Have you fixed a tine for that daily appointment vith Hin yet? If not, DO I? NOW! You vill find that time spent each morning — alone with God is so refreshing end stimilating. He is the "Fountain of lite" ~ and you leave His presence with a joy and peace and strength that will enable you to face the day victoriously! In God's econoay prayer is of tremendous importance. The Taree Persons of the Godhead are continually in prayer - handling the prayers of believing Ohristians. And God depends upon the flow of the Prayers that come up from the Church to carry on the great intercessory work of "Prayer and Answer" = of "Request and Supply". The Lord Jesus continually prays - "He ever liveth to make intercession for then", (Hed 7.25). The Holy Spirit similarly, (Ron 8.26-27). The Heavenly Father continually receives and ansvers prayer (Pealn 65.2. and Janes 1.17). God's people, by their prayers, regulate the flow of divine energy. His reservoir is full - full’to the brin - but the manifestation of His power depends on the zeal, activity and pray ness of the Church (the Christians). Read Bzekiel 22.29-31. The Church is in desparate need of "prayer channel God asks for, in fact DEMANDS prayer-channels. Read 1 Chron 16.21; Duke 18.1; 1'thess 5.17; 2 Ghron 7.141 ii ‘THE MORNING w, 1, It is best to begin our devotions with thenkegiving and praise. In the words of the old hymn, "Count your many blessings"is a good way to begin. Think of the blessings of our spiritual life: Our Salvation! The Baptism in the Holy Spirit! God's wonderful Jove, grace, patielce and long-suffering toward us! Think of the blessings in our physical life:- Good health! A sound mind! Hone! Lovely friends! God's bountiful provision! Our Ohurch! 4nd so many other wonderful things! Oh, how good God is! Hallelujah! How can we help but praise and worship Him! He is worthy, Mighty, Holy, Merciful and Gracious! 2. Now for the Morning Sacrifice - Romans 12.1-2. Read it aloud to Yourself, substituting your name for "brethren". Offer Him your spirit, soul, body, thoughts, words, actions, joys, sorrows - and every monent of this day ~ all in holy dedication for Hie glory! Ask that our words, actions and service may be marked with that Gignity that is in’keeping with our calling - Sone and daughters of Goal 3. We come now to petitions. Have you a prayer list? Attached is a suggested one. Hach iten could be Just mentioned to the Lord, or if time permitted, extra moments could be spent on each subject. Before you begin, ask the Holy Spirit to take your weak prayers and offer then in His mighty intercessary power (Rom 8.26-28) Also ask the Lord Jesus to intercede (Heb 7.25). Now as they reach the Father, they are powerful, mighty prayers! Ask the Father to Gispense the blessings and mect every need (James 1.17). To keep the definition of "blessing" clear in your mind, refer from time to time to your "Blessings Sheet" (This was attached to last week's Balletin.) 4. Don't forget to read the Word. You mist feed your eoul! If you haven't a regular reading - take a Pealm each day. Ps.8 to 14. 5. Pray without ceasing. (1 Thess 5.17). Don't forget to lift your heart frequently during the day with brief petitions, expressions of praise and thanksgiving. Keep at this, and you will eventually Gevelop a habit - in which there is much blessing. You are contine ually touching God and receiving an inflow of His life! 6. 49 @ "prayer channel” you will help the Holy Spirit if you use ‘the Glossalalia in your praying (See 1 Cor.14.2). (Dont forget to READ the Scriptures referred to above)