Pray First
Pray First
Pray First
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PRAY FIRST
Dear Reader,
Since the beginning of our church in 2001, we have set our hearts
to be a people of prayer. Our rally cry has simply been, “Pray
First.” In every situation, whether good or bad, we try to pray
before we act. Many times people act first and then want God
to bail them out of that situation, but prayer should be our first
response, not our last resort.
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LIFESTYLE PRAYER
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LIFESTYLE PRAYER
How do we make prayer a part of our everyday life? We can learn
from three things that Jesus did…
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got
up, left the house and went off to a solitary place,
where he prayed (Mark 1:35).
• A CERTAIN TIME
Jesus got up very early in the morning to spend time with His
Heavenly Father. In order for prayer to work, we should do the
same. Make a daily appointment with God and keep it.
• A CERTAIN PLACE
• A CERTAIN PLAN
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When He
finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord,
teach us to pray…” (Luke 11:1).
You have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves.
Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as
his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father”
(Romans 8:15 NLT).
God loves for us to call Him our Father. Establish your intimate
relationship with Him and thank Him for the relationship you have
with Him.
He will always give you all you need from day to day if you
will make the Kingdom of God your primary concern
(Luke 12:31 TLB).
God’s priorities:
Saving the Lost
Guiding those in authority – parental, spiritual, governmental,
workplace
His will in us
Ask God for what you want and need and then trust Him for the
answer.
Forgive anyone who has offended you in any way. You can even
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“…And do not lead us into temptation but
deliver us from the evil one…”
6. ENGAGE IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE
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 (Ephesians 6:12).
Take your stand against the enemy and fight the good fight of
faith. Every lie that the enemy has told you should be replaced
with the truth of God’s Word.
“Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the
earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing
is too hard for you” (Jeremiah 32:17).
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TABERNACLE PRAYER
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TABERNACLE PRAYER
THE TABERNACLE
Holy of Holies The Outer
Court
Ark Brazen Altar
Altar of Incense
Laver
Table of Shewbread Candlestick
The Tabernacle was the dwelling place of God where He met His
people. As they entered the Tabernacle, they passed through
seven stations as a protocol to God’s presence. Today, these
same steps can help us to connect with God and lead us through
important elements of prayer.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name (Psalm 100:4).
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2. THE BRAZEN ALTAR – THE CROSS OF JESUS
Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who
redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and
compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so
that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s (Psalm 103:2-5).
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4. THE CANDLESTICK – THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom
and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might,
the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD
(Isaiah 11:2).
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6. THE ALTAR OF INCENSE – WORSHIP
The final place in the Tabernacle was the place where God’s
presence dwelt. It was there that the priest interceded on behalf
of the people. In the New Testament, you and I are all called
priests and instructed to intercede for others.
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PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE
DEVOTIONAL
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PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE
DEVOTIONAL
This is a great prayer outline mixed with Scripture readings.
Simply walk through the outline while you look up the passages
of Scripture.
Ask God to help you keep His purposes and goals in view
(Psalm 90:12; Philippians 3:13-14).
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3. ORDER AND OBEDIENCE – PRESENT YOUR DAY
TO GOD (PSALM 37:5)
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WARFARE PRAYERS
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WARFARE PRAYERS
Prayer is not only communion with God; it is confrontation with
the enemy. These prayers are very helpful in spiritual warfare.
Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your
stand against the devil’s schemes. 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.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the
day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground,
and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm
then with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with
the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your
feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the Gospel
of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,
with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the
evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the
Spirit, which is the Word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all
occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in
mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s
people (Ephesians 6:11-18).
I stand on Your Word. The enemy is driven out from before me,
above me, around me, and below me; from my home, workplace,
church and its ministries, children, and loved ones; from my
works and labors, land, and my presence. I declare that he is not
able to stand against me, and his works are taken captive and
destroyed. No weapon formed against me will prosper, for the
Spirit of the Lord shall raise a standard against them. I declare
all of these things accomplished by Your Word. Jesus, my Lord, I
give You thanksgiving, praise, glory, honor and worship for Your
righteousness and holiness given to me by Your Word on my
behalf.”
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PROTECTION PRAYER
(based on 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1, 10:3-5; Romans 12:1,2)
Today and every day I ask for protection over my spouse; each
of my children; our immediate family members, relatives, friends,
acquaintances and myself. I also ask today for protection during
all of our travels; for our provision, finances, possessions, health,
safety, and welfare. I put all of these things under the covering of
Your precious blood and declare that Satan cannot touch them,
on this day or any day to come.”
“Lord Jesus, I believe that You are the Son of God. You are the
Messiah, come in the flesh to destroy the works of the devil. You
died on the cross for my sins and rose again the third day from
the dead. I now confess all my sins and repent. I receive your
forgiveness and ask you to cleanse me from all sin. Thank You for
redeeming me, cleansing me, justifying me, and sanctifying me in
Your blood.”
FORGIVENESS PRAYER
(based on Matthew 6:14,15; Leviticus 19:18)
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PRIDE PRAYER
(based on Proverbs 11:2, 16:18, 26:12; 1 Timothy 3:6)
“In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I now renounce, break, and
loose myself from all bondages or bonds of physical or mental
illness upon me, my family or family line as the result of parents or
any other ancestors. I thank You, Lord, for setting me free.”
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PERSONAL PRAYER TARGETS
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PERSONAL PRAYER TARGETS
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession
and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all
those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives
in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God
our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to
a knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4).
MY GOVERNMENT
President
National leaders
State leaders
City leaders
MY FAMILY
Spouse
Children
Parents
Siblings
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Extended family
MY CHURCH
Pastor
MY LIFE
Employer
Co-workers
Employees
Teachers/Professors
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THOSE I INFLUENCE
Close friends
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1. PRAY THAT THE FATHER WOULD DRAW THEM TO JESUS
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again
to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him
we cry, “Abba, Father” (Romans 8:15).
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the
glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and
revelation, so that you may know him better
(Ephesians 1:17).
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MY NEEDS
Prayer Request
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Date Date Answered
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MY PRAYER JOURNAL
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MY PRAYER JOURNAL
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