Matthew 6:16-24

Deal with SinDay of Atonement (Num 29:7)Confession of Sins (Neh 9:1-2; Jonah

3:5)Defeat enemies

Israel vs. Benjamin (Judges 20:26)Jehoshaphat vs. Syrians (2 Chr 20:2-4)

Deliver from Suffering & SicknessDavid’s for his enemy when sick (Psa

35:12)Demonic seizures (Mark 9:29)

Grieve & MournDavid & Israel when Saul & Jonathan died (2

Sam 1:12)Divine Protection

Ezra’s journey without king’s escort (Ez 8:21-23)

Esther’s plea for Jews’ lives (Esther 4:16-17)Spiritual Breakthroughs

Cornelius getting more revelation (Acts 10:30)Choosing Paul & Barnabas as missionaries

(Acts 13:1-2)Couple seeking breakthrough (1 Cor 7:5)

Fast & pray privately for:

• Our prayer list• Salvation of the lost • Revival: personal,

TCF, community

• Persecuted church• Missionaries

• Personal holiness• Personal boldness• Transformed thinking• Growth for your family • Healing in relationships• Building challenges

EveEve (Gen. 3:5-7) (Gen. 3:5-7) Cost her paradiseCost her paradiseLotLot (Gen. 13:10-14) (Gen. 13:10-14) Cost him Cost him

everythingeverythingBalaamBalaam (Num. 22:22-31) (Num. 22:22-31) Nearly cost Nearly cost

his lifehis lifeSaulSaul (1 Sam. 18:8-9)(1 Sam. 18:8-9) Cost him sanity Cost him sanity

Do your work as to the LordGive faithfully, start with 10%Look to give without a return

• Help your neighbor• Feed the man at the intersection• Send a letter to a persecuted Christian• Practice hospitality, especially to those who can’t repay

• Lend to those in need• Declutter & donate • Pass along a good

Christian book, then follow up

• Help at the Rescue Mission

““Are you despairing or Are you despairing or rejoicing?”rejoicing?”

Randy AlcornThe Treasure Principle