Day 40

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” Ephesians 6:10-13

Observation:  Pray for the restoration of good people.

Prayer:  Father, as we close our 40 days of prayer, we pray for the people of our community to stand up for what is right and put their faith in action.  Give us a spirit off boldness, working with all of Your Energy (Colossians 1:29), to accomplish Your Will for our community.  

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Day 39

“Pray without ceasing” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Observation:  This is not a command about speaking non-stop prayers but it means to never stop praying.  It refers however, to the attitude of prayer, or reverence before God.  The Christian’s life of righteousness and his approach to relations and responsibilities should be such that he maintains a constant attitude of being in God’s presence.  Such a person will pray often and about many things, including requests, praise, and thanksgiving.  This command also means that we should never quit praying.

Prayer: Our Father who art in Heaven we pray that we are regular and constant in the observance of the stated seasons of prayer. We are to observe the duty of prayer in the closet, in the family, and in the assembly convened to call on the name of the Lord. We are not to allow this duty to be interrupted or intermitted by any trifling cause. We are so to act that it may be said we pray regularly in the closet, in the family, and at the usual seasons when the church prays to which we belong.  Most Holy Father help us to maintain an uninterrupted and constant spirit of prayer. We are to be in such a frame of mind as to be ready to pray publicly if requested; and when alone, to improve any moment of leisure which we may have when we feel ourselves strongly inclined to pray.     Amen

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Day 38

"For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.  For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.”
II Corinthians 10:3-6

Observation:  We must have the courage to dispel evil doings

Prayer:  Father, we pray against the evil that plagues our neighborhoods, our community, and our nation.  We pray for the ones who commit the evil and against the sources that cause evil to persist.  We pray against weapons that destroy lives and families in our community and for the people who use these weapons.


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Day 37

"You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.”
Leviticus 19:18

Observation:  We are called to be people of love and leave revenge to God.

Prayer:  Father defeat the spirit of revenge that is so prevalent in our world today.  Comfort those who are living out this dilemma in their lives.  Give them peace and comfort in their season of distress. Give us the strength to love those who are hardest to love.  Give us a heavenly perspective when it comes to dealing with difficult folks in our lives.  


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Day 36

"Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
Romans 12:9-10

Observation:  The marks of a Christian should be obvious to those living in darkness.

Prayer:  Father, help us to live out our faith in tangible ways and may our walk be consistent with our talk.  Forgive us when our walk and talk do not match and give us the wisdom to see the difference.

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Day 35

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”  Ephesians 6:1-3

Observation:  We need the restoration of respect and honor from children

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, we pray that children will come in compliance with the rules and will learn to respect parents, grown folks, and elders.  We pray that children will respect their home, neighborhood, school, school teachers, church and elders, and show respect wherever they may be.


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Day 34

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20

Observation:  We are more powerful when we stand together in the name of Christ.    

Prayer:  Father, help us to dwell on things of importance and keep our eyes on the prize.  Forgive us when we find ourselves consumed with the trivial in our lives and in the world.  May we be about Your business.


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