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| Hannah was Sincere and her Deep Agony caused the Priest to consider that she was drunk ?? |
Hannah was in deep agony as
she prayed asking God for a child. She
was so serious she made a vow that has always caused me concern; because she
promised to give away her child after she had weaned him. In those days the child might have been 4 or
5 years old when she took him to Eli the Priest and declared this is the son I
prayed for and he is to be dedicated to the work of the Lord.
All that time while she was
crying out; – God’s plan was in effect and he was waiting for her promise from
her own lips.
Do you always keep your
promises to God? Sorry to say, I have
missed a few.
God has a plan for our City,
our State and our Nation. We are part of
that plan and as we pray and intercede he is working behind the curtain setting
the stage - - The curtain is ready to be lifted bringing the next scene which
is almost ready.
As we pray over our city, do
not hesitate to pray in the spirit and in other tongues. Tongues are important and should never be down
played. It is the important prayer language that
pleads with God with words we cannot know and probably do not fully
understand. We will KNOW somewhat of the
thought of what we pray, just not the entire picture. As we pray in tongues, we pray according to God's Will.
2 Corinthians
10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh,
we do not war according to the flesh: for the weapons of our warfare are not of
the flesh, but mighty in God for the tearing down of strongholds, arguments and
rebellious fortresses. Casting down
imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of
God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ - -
I shared a hand out
with a suggested prayer for us to follow today.
Let us read the prayer out loud with our voice and mean it from our
heart.
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(Hand Out)
What is Intercession and Intercessory Prayer? By Rebecca Barlow Jordan
Have you ever felt an unexplained burden on your heart to pray for the
masses, for unnamed others, for your community or the world at large? The Bible
is filled with examples of men and women who lifted up others in prayer, and Ephesians 6:18 tells us to: 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.
God has chosen intercession as the primary means in which He releases His
power now and forever. Jesus operated in the principle of intercession when He
created the earth by speaking the Word to the Father (Genesis 1)). He releases
His power now and will rule the nations forever in partnership with His people
through intercession.
- Intercession
causes us to internalize God’s Word and changes us.
- Intercession
imparts life (John
6:63).
- Intercession changes the spiritual atmosphere of cities and nations.
Example Intercessory Prayer
Lord Jesus, I come to you today and thank you for the privilege of praying
for others. I've been the recipient of others' prayers so often, I understand
how powerful intercessory prayer can be. I ask you first to cleanse my heart
and show me if there is any unconfessed sin in my own life so that my prayers
for others will not be hindered. I thank you that through your name, I can come
boldly before you and pray with confidence, according to your will and know
that you hear me.
A Prayer for the Sick
I lift up those in my neighborhood, in my city, and in my church. Begin
with those who follow you, and help them influence others for good. Let them be
salt and light, pointing others to you. Deepen their love for you and for the
people around them. Guard them from hypocrisy or from giving in to temptations
that could harm the cause of Christ. Raise up leaders who will serve you
faithfully at all costs. Turn the hearts of fathers toward their children, and
families toward you. Help them to exemplify your values, and make them bold in
their faith. Strengthen my own family and those closest to me, Lord. May our love for you help us to love and
forgive others and make a difference in our world.
I pray for teachers, for students, and for all those in authority and
leadership, both locally and throughout the world. Give
them your mind, and surround them with godly counselors who will exercise
integrity and work for justice, morality, and freedom. Help them to esteem you,
not dismiss you. Send revival, Lord.
I pray for the lost, the hurting, the lonely, the sick, the bereaved, and
those who are imprisoned—behind both visible and invisible walls. Send your
comfort, your peace, , and your calming presence to those who are without hope.
Protect the defenseless, and hold them close to your heart. I pray for laborers
to tell the good news of Jesus to people around our world. Jesus, my heart
cries out for persecuted believers, too. Make them brave, and give them your
powerful protection. I pray you will bring swift justice to those who want to
destroy the innocent and those who carry your name. Bind the power of Satan,
and strengthen believers everywhere.
So many needs, Jesus, but you are adequate for every need. Your name is
powerful, and your power is great. So it's in your name that I pray—and
believe. Amen
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