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A group of Christians from several denominations had just completed a study of The Letters In Red (The Words of Jesus) in 2008 and felt compelled and anointed to ask all Christians who believe in Jesus and the power of prayer to commit to prayer and fasting (however the Lord leads).

This request is even more urgent during the month of January 2010. Pray for the items listed below that we may see true revival sweep America; that the world could witness lives forever changed by the power of The Holy Spirit through Jesus.

1. Pray for Christians to seek God’s will as their life’s priority, unite in love for God and man, obey God’s Word, then go and tell what Jesus did and is doing for them.
2. Pray for souls to be saved, chains of addiction to be broken, families to live in Peace, more of the fear of God and Hell to be made real to the sinner.
3. Pray for churches to be empowered with the Presence of The Holy Spirit through Jesus that will nurture and supply an atmosphere of love and true worship and in so doing, draw all unto Him and see the church blessed and added to daily.
4. Pray that every child will have at least one spiritual mentor and be taught Jesus.

The Secret to Abundant Living: Learning How to Ask

By Herb Miller

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Few endeavors increase insights and spiritual maturity in adults more than prayer. Increase the percentage of members who pray daily by using, throughout the entire congregation, procedures outlined below. Ask people to include in their daily conversation with God the habit of praying (by name) for other members, the pastor, the staff, and various ministries.

Create a sheet or folder from the material on the next page in one of these ways:

· Photocopy it on a single sheet of paper.

· Or, print it front and back on one-half-page card stock.

· Or, print it on a billfold-size, two-fold (three-panel) card.

Insert a copy in each worship bulletin.

Preach through it as a sermon outline.

Ask people to commit to its use for fourteen consecutive days.

In preaching through the card as a sermon outline, feel free to use, without attribution, the material beginning on page 3 titled “Origin of the above Prayer Card.” This illustrative material is designed for that purpose and has been effectively used in hundreds of congregations.

You do not have permission to alter in any manner the wording on this copyrighted prayer card. This model has been tested and revised several time over many years. Any alteration of the words is an express violation of United States and International Copyright Law. Reproductions must carry the copyright notice.

“Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7).

“And in the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed” (Mark 1:35).

Ten Steps to God

Many people feel they should pray, but few know how. The following steps, if used fifteen minutes daily for fourteen consecutive days, enable you to experience God’s peace, joy, and power in a way you have never known before.

As you begin this adventure, remember that prayer is an experience, not an idea. Prayer is like riding a bicycle. You only learn by doing it, never by thinking about doing it.

Few people experience God’s presence as fully during their first three or four days as they do after several days of practice.

The experience of God’s presence is impossible to define. But when it happens, you understand why great Christian leaders of every century have so enthusiastically recommended and practiced prayer. You understand what Jeremiah meant when he said, “You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart . . .” (Jeremiah 29:13).

1. In preparation, set aside fifteen minutes in a location where you can be physically relaxed and uninterrupted. Read one or two chapters from the Bible, listening for what God says to you. This helps to erase distracting thoughts from the blackboard of your mind. The following passages are especially helpful in preparing for prayer: John 14, Psalm 23, Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 8:35-39, 1 Corinthians 13, Psalm 46, Romans 12, John 15, Psalm 27, Psalm 103, Psalm 121, Isaiah 55, Luke 15, Psalm 84, John 1:1-18, Psalm 90, Psalm 19, 1 John 4:7-21, Psalm 139, Luke 24, Psalm 130, and Luke 18:1-17.

2. Close your eyes and give thanks for three personal blessings of which you are especially conscious today. This helps you move toward God by moving away from a sense of your own self-sufficiency.

3. Ask God to help three other people you feel need God’s help today. This helps you move toward God by moving away from self-centeredness.

4. Ask God to forgive specific mistakes and sins from the last 24 hours and give you the strength to forgive others.

5. Ask God to help one person whom you find it hard to like. Ask God to give that person insights into his or her personal problems and ask for the power to let God’s love flow through you to him or her.

6. Ask God to give you sensitivity to the needs of one person today with whom you can share God’s love in word or deed.

7. Ask for insights into your personal problems.

8. Ask for help in achieving your personal goals.

9. Ask God to tell you the most important thing you need to do today to “seek first his kingdom” (Matthew 6:33).

10. Conclude by listening intently for three minutes to what God may say to you.