A GOOD PLAN FOR PRAYER.
LORD, WE PRAY SEEKING FOR YOU TO HEAR OUR PRAYERS AND ANSWER FROM HEAVEN…
By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 (MSG) and my people, my God-defined people, respond by humbling themselves, praying, seeking my presence, and turning their backs on their wicked lives, I'll be there ready for you: I'll listen from heaven, forgive their sins, and restore their land to health.
PRAY FOR THE LOST AND BACKSLIDDEN THAT ARE LAUGHING ON THE WAY TO HELL. (Luke 15: 4-9, Luke 16:23, Luke 19:10, Mark 8:36)
Luke 15:4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?
9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.
Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
2. PRAY FOR WORKERS IN THE HARVEST. The harvest is great. Lord encourage and empower those that are working. Lord please call more faithful workers to help in the harvest. (Matthew 9:38, Luke 10:2)
Matthew 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
3. PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM. (Psalms 122:6)
Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
4. PRAY THE UNFAITHFUL WILL RETURN TO FAITHFULNESS. (Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:26, 1 Corinthians 4:2)
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
5. PRAY THAT THE GOD WOULD PROTECT US FROM THE LUKEWARM FEELING AND THE FALLING AWAY. (2 Thessalonians 2:3, Revelations 3:16)
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
Revelation 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
6. PRAY ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR YOUR FAMILY THAT MAY BE LIVING IN SIN. (Job 1:5)
Job 1:5 And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually.
7. PRAY FOR A HEDGE OF PROTECTION (Job 1:10, Ezekiel 22:30)
Job 1:10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
8. PRAY FOR WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING. (James 1:5, 1 Kings 4:29)
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
1 Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
9. PRAY THE OUR WORK WILL BEAR FRUIT. Some 30, 60, and 100… may we be 100 fold… John 15 tells us of 4 degrees of fruit: No fruit, fruit, more fruit, much fruit… May we reach our potential? (Matthew 13:8, 2 Corinthians 9:10, 1 Corinthians 3:6 )
Matthew 13:8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
2 Corinthians 9:10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
10. PRAY THAT THE FRUIT OF THE WORK OF OUR HANDS WILL REMAIN. (John 15:16)
John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
11. PRAY THAT WE WILL BE SOUL WINNERS (Proverbs 11:30) TO BRING MANY PEOPLE TO JESUS. Andrew was a bringer.
Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
12. PRAY THAT WE SEE HOW IMPORTANT GOD’S COMMANDMENTS ARE AND THAT WE PLACE A HIGH PRIORITY ON KEEP. (John 14:15, John 14:21-24)
John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.
13. PRAY THAT WE WILL LOVE AS JESUS LOVES… (John 13:35, Romans 13:8, 1 John 3:14-16)
John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Romans 13:8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
14. PRAY THAT WE WILL HAVE GENUINE COMPASSION… (Jude 1:22, James 2:16)
Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
James 2:16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
15. PRAY THAT WE WILL BE QUICK TO FORGIVE AND NEVER SEEK REVENGE. (Luke 6:37, Romans 12: 19, Hebrews 10:30)
Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Hebrews 10:30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
16. PRAY THAT WE WILL BE EAGER AND WILLING TO GIVE AND HELP. (Hebrews 6:38, Exodus 25:2, 35:5, 29: 2 Corinthians 8:12)
Hebrews 6:17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
Exodus 25:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering.
Exodus 35:5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD; gold, and silver, and brass,
17. PRAY THAT ALL BELIEVERS WOULD COME AND BE BAPTIZED IN WATER. (Mark 16:16, Acts 1:5, Acts 2:38-41)
Jesus understood the need of water baptism.
Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
18. PRAY THAT WE WOULD DEVELOP PURE MINDS AND THINK OF GOD. (Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 23:7)
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
19. PRAY THAT WE WOULD EARNESTLY SEEK THE FULLNESS OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. (Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4, Acts 19:2)
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 2:4And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 19:2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
20. PRAY THAT WE WOULD RELEAZE OUR BODIES ARE THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. (1 Corinthians6:19-20)
1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit,
which are God's.
21. Pray for military, law enforcement, first responders, TEACHERS AND PREACHERS
His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com
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