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PRELUDE TO PRAYER

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Prayer Facts:

“…to what purpose then is prayer? It is answered, This is the way and means God has appointed, for the communication of the blessing of His goodness to His people. For though He has purposed, provided, and promised them, yet He will be sought unto, to give them, and it is a duty and privilege to ask” A.W. Pink (ref#152, p139).

Reasons for Waiting for GOD:

Because You determined the measurements of the earth, and laid its cornerstone (Job 38:4-5), I will wait for You.

Because every beast of the forest is Yours and the cattle upon a thousand hills are Yours also (Ps 50:10), I will wait for You.

Because You know and are acquainted with all the birds of the mountains, and the wild animals of the field (Ps 50:11), I will wait for You.

Because You are the LORD who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar and Who by rebuke restrains it (Isa 51:15), I will wait for You.

Because before You there was no GOD formed, neither shall there be after You (Isa 43:10), I will wait for You.

Read Through the Bible in a Year: April 15th – 21st

Apr 15            1 Sam 18; 1 Chron 6; 1 Cor 7

Apr 16            1 Sam 19; 1 Chron 7; Ps 59

Apr 17            1 Sam 20-21; Ps 34

Apr 18            1 Sam 22; Ps 17

Apr 19            1 Sam 23; Ps 31,54

Apr 20           1 Sam 24; 1 Chron 8; Ps 57

Apr 21            1 Sam 25-26; 1 Cor 8

SUPPLICATION

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GENERAL CHRISTIAN

[Because we are Christians and live in the world we will always need prayer for our walk and for witnessing to others about CHRIST. Here’s an opportunity to pray for others or even ourselves. Fill their name or your name in the blanks.]

PRESENTING THE GOSPEL TO BOTH THE GOATS AND THE SHEEP

FATHER, Christianity will always be perceived negatively to the general population. No one walks into a church or crusade without an initial drawing from You. No one seeks You on their own (Ps 14:1-3) so any words ____ speaks about You in public will fall on the ears of those who are naturally prejudiced against Christianity. “The once born never understand the twice-born…” A. W. Tozer (ref#103, p40). At best, (his/her) words will be foolishness to them. It is just as hard to witness in the middle of a Muslim nation as it is in a western country. FATHER, unless You change hearts ____’s words will be met with hostility.

CHRIST’s words divided the crowds. To His sheep (the ones who listened), His words brought a softness and an intrigue; but to the goats (the self-righteous and independent) His words spurred violence toward Him.

____’s mission field that You have given (him/her) are the ones whose road leads to hell and they don’t know it. Mobilize (him/her) for truth-speaking that will blast people off the destructive road. FATHER, make ____’s words like fire—like a hammer that breaks rock into pieces (Jer 23:29).   Drive ____ to speak so truthfully that immediately (he/she) will be able to recognize the sheep from the goats.

THANKSGIVING

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Chord Progression:  (C  B  C  Gdim ) (G7  Dm  G7  C )

REGNANT

You are the blessed and only Sovereign (1 Tim 6:15),

regnant—greatest in power

You are predominant—

reigning and ruling (ref#110, p1130).

 

You do according to Your will (Dan 4:35)—

bringing into effect things automatically—

without further provision being made.

You are self-executing (ref#110, p1218).

 

None can stay Your hand, O LORD (Dan 4:35).

You are unconstricted—

no one can hold You,

or limit or restrict You (ref#110, p1453).

 

You are King of kings (1 Tim 6:15).

You outmatch; You outdo (ref#110, p961).

You are the superpower (ref#110, p1344).

For You are LORD of lords (1 Tim 6:15).

CONFESSION

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MY RESPONSIBILITY IN SANCTIFICATION

…FATHER, I praise You for giving to me the weapons that can triumph over satan—precisely Your Son and the SPIRIT. Though they overcome, it is necessary that I be responsible.

You, FATHER, make me “holy in the sense of innocence.” My responsibility is to participate in making my character into a holy character by a series of moral choices (ref#7, Sept 8th). I am inclined to cater to my undisciplined nature and many times attribute my failures to satan’s influence when the problem is my unwillingness to restrain myself.

I must strengthen myself to not submit to actions that stem from my physical condition. Prejudices and moods are two such things that I must destroy by neglect (ref#7, May 20th, Sept 8th).

“Many of us prefer to stay at the threshold of the Christian life instead of going on to construct a soul in accordance with the new life God has put within” Oswald Chambers (ref#7, May 20th).

FATHER, I want to be responsible. With my will and the SPIRIT’s power I desire to refute arguments and theories and reasonings and every proud and lofty thing that sets itself up against Your true knowledge (2 Cor 10:5). For You know, FATHER, I’m in a fight all day long. Rouse me to reject comfort with its unwillingness to exercise the holy qualities You have placed in me.

ADORATION

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Chord Progression: (C C/E F F7) (D/F# C/G G7 C)

THERE IS NO GOD LIKE MY GOD

GOD, You are the living GOD,

GOD, You endure forever;

Your kingdom shall never be destroyed,

and Your dominion shall be to the end.

 

You deliver and You rescue;

You work signs and wonders

in heaven and on the earth.

GOD, You are the living GOD (Dan 6:26-27).

 

No god is like my GOD,

descending from the heavens,

riding through the clouds

to come to my aid (Deut 33:26).

 

You, LORD GOD, keep faith forever,

You always do what You say—

keeping every promise,

always to be relied on (Ps 146:6).

 

You are slow to anger,

Huge in loyal love,

Forgiving iniquity and rebellion,

But never whitewashing sin (Num 14:18).

 

Your name and Your remembrance

are the desire of my soul,

I wait for You eagerly (Isa 26:8).

My spirit seeks You diligently (Isa 26:9).

 

PRELUDE TO PRAYER

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Prayer Facts:

“Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude—an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God. Prayer is a confession of creature weakness, yea, of helplessness. Prayer is the acknowledgment of our need and the spreading of it before God” Arthur Pink (ref#152, p141).

Reasons for Waiting for GOD:

Because You are high yet have respect to the lowly, bringing them into fellowship with You, but the proud and haughty You know and recognize only at a distance (Ps 138:6), I will wait for you.

Because You take thought and plans for me when I am poor and needy (Ps 40:17), I will wait for You.

Because if I call on You, You will show me great and mighty things (Jer 33:3), I will wait for you.

Because You will bless those who reverently and worshipfully fear You (Ps 115:13), I will wait for You.

Read Through the Bible in a Year: April 8th – 14th

Apr 8              1 Sam 6-7; 1 Cor 2

Apr 9              1 Sam 8-10; 1 Cor 3

Apr 10            1 Sam 11-12; 1 Chron 1

Apr 11            1 Sam 13; 1 Chron 2-3; 1 Cor 4

Apr 12            1 Sam 14; 1 Chron 4; 1 Cor 5

Apr 13            1 Sam 15-16; 1 Chron 5; 1 Cor 6

Apr 14            1 Sam 17; Ps 9

SUPPLICATION

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GENERAL SICKNESS

[The majority of our prayers concern physical health. We all know someone who is dealing with the pain of sickness. Here is an opportunity to pray for them. Fill their name in the blanks.]

GOD’S WATCHFUL EYE

screen-shot-2017-02-21-at-2-43-41-pmFATHER, You do not forget the cry of ____ who is presently afflicted (Ps 9:12). Not only do You not forget but You set the boundaries of (his/her) tribulation. (He/She) will not “suffer too much or be relieved too late” Charles Spurgeon (ref#34, Aug 17th PM).

“The knife of the heavenly Surgeon never cuts deeper than is absolutely necessary. ‘He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men’” Charles Spurgeon (Lam 3:33) (ref#34, Aug 17th PM).

FATHER, deliver strength to ____ as (he/she) is tried and give (him/her) more power since (he/she) is weak (Isa 40:29).   Wise is (he/she) in the day of trouble who knows (his/her) “true source of strength and who fails not to pray” E.M. Bounds (ref#64, p47). “…God will supply every need…according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19 ESV).

THANKSGIVING

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Chord Progression:  (C  C+  Am  Bb)  (C  Ab  Gm  C)

INAPPREHENSIBLE

screen-shot-2017-02-21-at-2-32-16-pm…FATHER, because You are from everlasting (Ps 103:17),

You are inapprehensible to me.

You cannot be fathomed, grasped—

assimilated or comprehended (ref#110, p680).

 

Because You inhabit eternity (Isa 57:15),

You are eternally ageless (ref#110, p24),

immutable—

never changing or varying (ref#110, p675).

 

Because You are high and lifted up (Isa 57:15),

You are inapproachable (ref#110, p681)—

beyond bounds—

unrestrained and excessive (ref#110, p482).

 

Because You dwell in a holy place

and also with him who is contrite (Isa 57:15),

You are undescribable (ref#110, p1456);

Your steadfast love is forever (Ps 103:17).

CONFESSION

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I CANNOT DO WHAT YOU DO BUT YOU WILL NOT DO WHAT I CAN DO

screen-shot-2017-02-21-at-2-26-03-pm…FATHER, I am a member of Your household, through CHRIST.   I am no longer a stranger and an alien but a citizen of Your kingdom (Eph 2:18-19).

You have drawn me to Yourself, I am unable to draw myself to You. I cannot do what You do, but You will not do what I can do. You, FATHER, save and sanctify, but You will not give me good habits or make me walk aright. I, by faith, must work out the salvation You worked in (ref#7, May 10th). I am responsible; You will judge me according to Your justice.

You have given me the power to make personal decisions, yet You control the actions I choose. You have conferred responsibility on me for my thoughts, words, and deeds (ref#56, p1221, “God Reigns: Divine Sovereignty”) yet You are continually sovereign.

“Numerous biblical passages integrate the sovereignty of God and the moral responsibility of human beings without allowing the predeterminate will of God to be used as an excuse for moral evil (Esth 4:13-14; Joel 2:32; Matt 26:24-25; Acts 2:23)” The Reformation Study Bible (ref#56, p1159, [Ezek 14:9]).

FATHER, compel me not to think that because You have chosen me that I have no responsibility.