“Changing Lives in a Changing World”

Grace Tabernacle Prayer & Consecration Focus27th April – 3rd May 2015

2015 Church Theme:‘Maximise Your

Potential’ Scripture:  …2 Timothy 1:6 (KJV)

6  Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee……

Monday – Personal ConsecrationFocus: “Stir me” “Stir up”- my hunger for you!“Stir” my Passion for your Presence! Give me a fresh experience, a fresh vision of

your glory!Remove any blockages or hindrances that

might prevent me from maximising my potential.

Key Scriptures 2 Tim 1:6 – “stir up the gift within you”Exodus 32: 18 - Moses asked for a fresh vision of

God’s gloryPsalms 42:1 – David was thirsty for God’s presence

Tuesday- Prayer for RelationshipsFocus: Praying for the HomeFor strong, harmonious, loving marriages.

Pray for those courting, dating, seeking to be married

That parents will pray, have patience, wisdom & develop their parenting skills.

Children will be obedient, submissive; Protected from bad influences – at school, social media, friends.

Pray for elderly or sick parents / grandparents & for families coping with bereavement

Key Scriptures Eph 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Provs 22:6

Wednesday: Praying for the ChurchFocus: “Revive us again” “Lord, will you not revive us again, so your

people can rejoice in you”? (Psalms 85:6)Send a ‘latter rain outpouring” (Deut 11:14 &

Joel 2:23) Stir a Passion for RevivalLet the ingredients necessary for revival be

amongst us – repentance, confession, prayer etc.

Let there be rich love & unity among us – let us maintain a spirit of ‘one accord’.

Key Scriptures 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 ‘If my people seek my face, then….”Ephes 4:3 – Endeavour to maintain unity & one accord

among us

Thursday: Praying for the ChurchFocus: Direction for the FuturePray regarding directions for our church building

– the right building for the right price in the right location. We need to be in the centre of God’s will.

Pray that all members will commit to giving sacrificially to the cause - and as a result will experience financial breakthrough!

Pray for our Pastor and his family. Pray that God will give him clear directions as to His plans and His will.

Pray for all Ministry Heads & their teams; cover their families. Pray that Ministry goals and plans will be achieved.

Key Scriptures Exod 13:21-22 The Lord led the Israelites through the wildernessSt John 21:6 – a word from the Lord Jesus makes all the differenceSt Luke 22:31 & 32 – We must cover our leaders in prayer

Friday- Praying for the ChurchFocus: Church Growth‘Stir up’ our zeal for souls and evangelismPray that there will be a great harvest of

souls added to the kingdom.Pray for those awaiting baptism; for those

newly converted; the weak and backslidden ones.

Pray with regard to future growth plans as we seek to ‘enlarge our territory’.

Key Scriptures St Matt 9:36-38 “The harvest is ripe”St Mark 16:15-20 We’re called to reach the worldIsaiah 54:1-3 – God has promised growth !

Saturday: Spiritual WarfareFocus: ‘Total Victory’Declare & decree victory in every area of our

lifeCome against satanic forces seeking to hinder

the progress and growth of the churchDestroy ‘strongholds’! Decree release and

breakthrough for those bound by the enemyPray for our Community, Community leaders

& Politicians involved in the General Election. Pray for our schools, colleges and places of

authority within our community.’.Key Scriptures Eph 6:10-19 – “we wrestle against evil forces”2 Cointh 10:4-5; we’re called to pull down spiritual

strongholds1 Tim 2:1-4 ; we’re called to pray for our community

leaders

Sunday “Spiritual Outpouring”Focus: ‘Total Victory’:Declare victory and release to those who are

bound and under attack!Decree that ‘chains’ be broken and ‘yokes’

destroyedPray for a mighty move of God’s Spirit; souls

will be filled and refilled with the Holy Spirit!Pray that the ‘windows of heaven’ will be

opened and God will shower down an abundance of rain.

Key Scriptures: Isaiah 61-1-3 ‘Proclaim liberty to the captives’!Isaiah 10:27 – “the anointing shall destroy the yoke” Ezekiel 34:26 “There shall be showers of blessing”