Prayer

Copyright Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLYPrayer Walking BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

NEXT SUNDAY

We are prayer-walking around this community where God has placed us

Jeremiah 29:7 .. seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you . Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.

NEXT SUNDAY

10:45 We begin as normal

There will be no Childrens streams 11:00 Prayer walking

There will be a prayer focus here 11:40 Reflections & for those who cant get out closing worship

Coffee

Why pray .

1. It is a spiritual battle
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Why pray .

1. It is a spiritual battle
2 Corinthians 4:4 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, who is the image of God.

Why pray .

2. Prayer is our no.1 weapon

Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.

Why pray .

3. Jesus taught us
by his action
Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!

Why pray .

3. Jesus taught us
by his action
Luke 19:41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it

Why pray .

3. Jesus taught us
by his teaching
Matthew 6:10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Why pray .

3. Jesus taught us
by sending us out
Luke 10:5 When you enter a house, first say, Peace to this house.

Why pray .

4. For the blessing of earth

1 Timothy 2:1 - 2 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Why pray .

5. For the filling of heaven

1 Timothy 2:3 - 4 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Why pray WALKING.

1. It opens our eyes

A reality; an urgency
Genesis 13:14 The LORD said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, Lift up your eyes from where you are and look north and south, east and west.

Why pray WALKING.

2. It creates connection
Ephesians 1:18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened

Why pray WALKING.

3. Its a prophetic symbol

An act of faith
Genesis 13:17 Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.

Why pray WALKING.

3. Its a prophetic symbol

An act of faith
Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.

Why pray WALKING.

3. Its a prophetic symbol

An act of faith
John 9:6 Go, he told him, wash in the Pool of Siloam (this word means Sent). So the man went and washed, and came home seeing.

Why pray WALKING.

4. A reminder: we go
Matthew 10:6 Go rather to the lost

Why pray WALKING.

5. The church was not a building!

1 Timothy 2:8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer,

How will we prayer walk?

1. Quietly, unobtrusively
Prayer, not proclamation
Luke 10:5 , first say, Peace to this house.

How will we prayer walk?

1. Quietly, unobtrusively
Twos & threes or families
Luke 10:5 , first say, Peace to this house.

How will we prayer walk?

2. Listening to God
What is He saying, pointing out to you?
Luke 19:5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.

How will we prayer walk?

3. Spreading out
Three areas
Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth.

How will we prayer walk?

4. All Children are parents A special family responsibility route!

Deuteronomy 6:7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

What will we pray?

1. Peace: Gods shalom

Luke 10:5 When you enter a house, first say, Peace to this house.

What will we pray?

2. Follow the Lords Prayer.

Pray for Gods glory: Our Father in heaven hallowed Pray for Gods Kingdom: Your will be done .. Pray for Gods reconciliation: Forgive us .. As we forgive Pray for Gods release: Lead us not into temptation

What will we pray?

3. As the Spirit leads

Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.

Our prayer

Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light,

Our prayer

Psalms 72:19 Praise be to his glorious name for ever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.