WRPN 40 Day Prayer Focus
It is critical that God’s people pray, not only for America and the upcoming election, but more importantly for this nation to return to God. There are many in the Church that have awakened to their purpose and calling in God. They are full and seeking more. However, there are many in the church that need to awaken to the life-changing power of God in their midst. There is a great need to win the lost and restore hope to a hopeless generation. We want to see God established as the head of our Region. We want to see the power of the enemy broken and his evil works destroyed. A revival of awakening will have a transforming effect on this Region and our nation…and then to the ends of the world as we are sent to do God’s work.
Each day has a Scripture reading and focus. There are some comments included from members and other sources. Some items have been taken from Chuck Pierce’s book, The Future War of the Church. We will begin on September 28th and continue through Election Day, November 6th. Thank you for partnering with us to see God’s purpose accomplished.
Jim Wallis – Sojourners…We must no longer see prayer as preparation for action. Prayer must be understood as action itself, a way of responding, a potent spiritual weapon to be used in spiritual warfare against the most powerful forces in the world. Prayer is not undertaken instead of other actions, but as a foundation for all the rest of the actions we take.
Day 1 - Sept 28
Psalm 24
Psalm 24:1 reminds us, “The earth is the LORD’S, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” God positions people throughout the earth to bring forth the fullness of His purpose. Ask God to show you the full purpose that He has planned for your life. Give yourself fully to Him afresh and anew. Declare that you will position yourself to receive that purpose and let it flow out of your life.
Day 2 - Sept 29
Acts 17:26
The Bible says that God has set the boundaries of our dwellings and predetermined our times. Be very aware of the times you are living and walking in. Praise God for your boundaries. If you feel misplaced, or out of step, ask God to shift you supernaturally into the place you belong. Paul wanted to take trips that God did not set up. Then he had a dream of Macedonia. Pray for God to reveal His appointments in your life.
Day 3 - Sept 30
Habakkuk 2:14
In order for His glory to cover the earth, we as His people need to live and operate in the place that God has established and ordained for us. Ask God to confirm your boundaries and show you the area where you are to function. Ask for fresh revelation as to His purpose and calling for your life.
Day 4 - Oct 1
Psalm 94
Satan’s objective is to block the plan of God by establishing his legal right to control an area. Satan gains access into an area the same way he gains access into an individual’s life or family line – through sin. When corporate sin enters into our assigned boundaries, satan has an opportunity to build his throne. Ask the Lord to reveal how you can dismantle his throne within your boundaries. Remember that can be your home, business, city or church.
Day 5 - Oct 2
Psalm 16
Ask the Lord for supernatural help to possess your inheritance, the portion He has given you. Through the years, many promises have been given for this Region. Ask God to uncover and reveal them to this generation. Connie
Dr. Connie Swain
Throughout history, people have had a firm understanding of inheritance or heritage. However, when America was established, and as people moved west we became a much more transient people. In other countries it is not uncommon to see people living on the same land their forefathers lived on, often in the same homes, using some of the same furniture. We have lost that legacy here, but God is trying to help us have a full understanding of what an inheritance in HIM really is.
Scripture is full of inheritance and heritage. We have multiplied promises throughout scripture that we can claim simply because Jesus died on the cross and we accepted Him as our Lord and Savior.
God has an inheritance for Wise County. Many of our founders were Godly people who believed this was THEIR promised land. Stand on that promise for you and your family today. Know that He will restore those promises.
Day 6 - Oct 3
Genesis 12
Understand the power of covenant. As born-again believers, we are grafted into God’s covenant with Abraham. Covenant involves promise, commitment, faithfulness and loyalty even unto death. The war in the earth is over God’s covenant blessings, and He will war through His people to maintain His covenant in the earth. The blood of Jesus says to the enemy, “Hands off! This is not your territory!” Declare this over this Region.
Day 7 - Oct 4
Ephesians 1:17-23
Psalm 110
Through Christ and His reign, all of His enemies are put under His feet. Your enemies become His enemies because of His covenant relationship with us. Begin to pray for His wisdom, revelation and knowledge.
Day 8 - Oct 5
Hebrews 11
Look at the heroes of faith. Meditate on their purpose and what they had to overcome. Meditate on what they had to confront. God is calling you to be a hero like them. Pay attention to verse 33…Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
Day 9 - Oct 6
Matthew 15:22-28
This Canaanite woman knew that even the crumbs of bread that had fallen from the master’s table could liberate her daughter. God honors all faith…even mustard seed faith. Jesus spoke of the smallest seed producing a very large plant. Pray today for faith to believe for the impossible.
Rev. Windell Splawn, Faith Temple, New Fairview
God’s character is redemptive. He revealed Himself as Jehovah Rapha, “the Lord that healeth thee” (Exodus 15:26). He cares for the redemption of our soul and our physical bodies. He freely gives us all things, it is His eternal nature. Through the years I have seen God heal the sick, even unsaved individuals, in order to bring them into relation with him. He heals you because He loves you. When Jesus said, “it is finished”, everything concerning sin was defeated. This includes sickness, which is a part of the “curse of the law” that came in through Adam’s transgression. (Galatians 3:13) Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness - by whose stripes you were healed. 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV). Jesus completed the work and there is no work left needed to be done or added to the cross; the only natural step left is to receive what has already been given to us. Even though it sounds spiritual, do not try to earn the gifts of God, just have faith in His finished work. Only believe, all things are possible.
Day 10 - Oct 7
Psalm 89
Especially notice verses 15-23. God made a covenant that David and his seed would sit on the throne and reign forever and ever. As heirs of Christ, we share in this covenant promise. Pray that America will continue to align herself with Israel to support and protect her. Today is a global call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We all have a biblical mandate and responsibility to pray for the city over which Jesus wept, the city to which He will soon return. Extend your prayer today to cover Jerusalem and the nation of Israel. Visit www.daytopray.com for more information on the worldwide prayer day for Jerusalem.
D. A. Sharpe
Praying for Israel
The Call of Abram by God is cited in Genesis 12: “The Lord said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse.’“ Psalm 122:6 cites us to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem…” Though Jewish people as a whole have not claimed Jesus Christ as their Messiah, many still anticipate the coming of a Messiah. It’s just that upon arrival, He may need to tell them He’s been there earlier! Scriptures seem evident, regardless of spiritual choices Jewish people have made, that it is our Christian duty to pray for Israel and to bless Israel as we are able, which includes advocating to our government to treat Israel well diplomatically and with financial aid.
Day 11 - Oct 8
Matthew 17:14-21
Today fast a meal or an enjoyed activity to allow yourself time to draw closer to God and ask Him to cause your faith to arise. Then pray and address that issue that seems to be too strong for you to overthrow.
C. H. Spurgeon
True prayer is measured by weight, not by length. A single groan before God may have more fullness of prayer in it than a fine oration of great length.
Day 12 - Oct 9
Mark 3:27
Ask the Lord to reveal to you how the strongman (the enemy) has robbed you. Think of a strongman: One in your family and one in your city. Know that when you identify this area, God’s wants you to become free and restored in that area. The enemy uses lies and deception to take territory from us. Ask Him for the truth and let Him bring healing.
Day 13 - Oct 10
Revelation 3:14-22
Think about how the enemy has caused deception in our nation. Read the cure for the Laodicean church and declare over our nation ears to hear the Lord calling to their hearts.
Grace Wright
The picture of this church is one of complacency and apathy. This is the plague of the church today, in need of nothing and self-sufficient. Even their works were nothing to boast about, just lukewarm. I think even a good organization could have accomplished them. But God spoke to this group called the “church” and said, ‘You are wretched, miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” Yet our God said come buy of me…He is calling to us today to come to him for food and clothes. He has an awesome eye salve so we can see the times we live in. When our focus has changed to what God wants for us, our church and our city, we will then have the answers for world. It’s a joy to see those who are awake and burning with zeal for the Lord. I pray that your fire will catch others on fire for the Lord. Don’t major on the lukewarm or those with negative issues…major on the Good News that there are answers and love, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Day 14 - Oct 11
2 Kings 3:24-27
Have eyes to see the enemy’s sacrifices around you. Here we find that Moab rose up against Israel in rebellion. The Moabite king, seeing that he was being soundly defeated in battle, took his oldest son who was to inherit the throne and killed him, offering him “as a burnt sacrifice along the wall” (v. 27). Israel quit the battle that they were winning because of this atrocity. Pray for the children of this generation that are being sacrificed. Also pray for mom’s to make correct choices that are considering either keeping a baby or aborting it. Do not quit the battle because it is strong. Remember that David ran at his Goliath in the name of the Lord.
Day 15 - Oct 12
1 Corinthians 13 and Galatians 5
Faith works by love. Ask God to increase your love for Him so that you will be able to demonstrate the love that speaks to unbelievers. Let God teach you to be attentive to every word spoken and every action taken.
Connie McCrary
Psalms 51 Ministries
The Love Chapter and the Chapter on Freedom and the Fruit of the Spirit. We know both of them. We have read them in part or in whole a hundred times over. We can apply them in many different ways, but what on earth do they have to do with praying for an election and our country? Everything. These two chapters in scripture show us just exactly how your presence is to be made real and lived out here on earth. How can we spout religion and not show love, patience, kindness and truth in our relationships with others, even those we don’t agree with. How can we claim to have all the answers for the times when we don’t walk in the truth of God’s Spirit in other areas? Do we really think the louder and more dogmatic we declare our opinions the more others will accept them? Lord, please let us speak in truth and love. Burden our hearts to cry out to You for these characteristics in ourselves, our brothers and sisters, and our candidates. Show us that walking in the freedom of Your love makes us able to disagree and still be kind and non-boasting. Show us how to stand for truth in ways that are gentle, self-controlled, and patient. Remind us that we are standing in a place of freedom, a hope and a liberty so many around us do not have and cannot understand. Give our leaders the desire and anointing to walk in the spirit in truth, integrity, and unity. Remind us that only through You and Your working love, freedom and truth in our lives will our nation ever truly be changed and will our people ever be motivated by grace to live in Your amazing purpose. Grant us these things Lord so that we lead others to Your freedom.
Day 16 - Oct 13
Ezekiel 28:11-19
Ask the Lord to allow you to see the invisible behind the visible. Ask the Lord for understanding about the enemy’s characteristics so that you can discern how he might be working in your life to deceive you.
Day 17 - Oct 14
Genesis 4 and Malachi 1:6-14
Notice the war of worship. Renew the sacrifice of God in your life. Declare that you will bring to Him the best that He requires. Compare the two passages and note that God’s character demands our best. David said he would not offer a sacrifice to God that did not cost him something. It’s called the “sacrifice” of praise. Today worship Him for who He is. Listen to Hillsong – ‘With Everything’ on YouTube. Give Him your best…the best of your day for time in His presence. The best of your money, the best of your talents, the best of everything.
Carolyn Wolf
Before the armies would go forth they sent the "praisers". When the Israelites obeyed the LORD, the victory was already won! It is time to focus on praise and worship, with true intimacy with God.
We fight the battle with the Word and our flesh, but it is time to let GOD fight the battle! We must deal with our lives, from deep within and have GOD fill us with His presence, for the battle is already won in His name.
There is no other name than the name of JESUS! No principality or power can stand before Him when we worship and praise and truly become one in the Spirit with Him. Deal with the excess baggage; allow GOD to bring us into holiness as He is Holy and the whole world is open before us to do His will. Do we want to see miracles, healings, salvation and mountains be cast into the sea........then we must be willing to allow GOD to totally consume us, burn out all that is not of Him and fill us with His power and anointing.
Jesus spent hours with the Father! How much more should we spend with Him? It is a 24 hour calling but He will enable us to walk the journey because He has a destiny and plan for each of us.
The heavens rejoice when we praise, when we clap, blow the shofar, ring the bells and vocally declare GOD'S greatness, holiness and power!!!
The earth is moaning for the return of the MESSIAH! It is rolling and quivering and crying out from within to return to its Maker. Watch the earth! Listen, it is calling.....The whole of creation is crying 'COME'!
Day 18 - Oct 15
Hebrews 13:15
Let worship arise within you. Enthrone the Lord as King. Ask Him to reveal to you the importance of worshipping on a daily basis. Ask Him to help you come into a new dimension of worship.
Harlan Wright
Recently we were with friends to pray for our county (Wise County). During our time of worship I saw the following…
I was in a dry and desert place and saw an indention in the sand, like an old well that had been filled in. I scratched around in the area to see if I could tell what was in there, but found nothing. A group of people started gathering around. Praise and worship began, to Father God. We circled the “well”. Then all of a sudden a geyser of fresh clear water came up. It shot up hundreds of feet in the air, raining down upon us and all the land around. Then I looked, and trees begin to spring up and flowers began to grow. Grass started to cover the land all around us. Almost instantly the area was transformed from a dry and desert land to a lush green oasis.
Could it be that we are embarking into a new season, where true “worship” will be the catalyst that releases the “rain” of His presence upon our region? That when ALL the people join in sincere worship, that the “old wells”, that have been covered up by complacency and offense, are re-dug to release His renewal upon this county. When His presence is invited and the wells are flowing again, new life will come to our region. Could it be that in this next season, we will find that “man’s” attempt to “scratch around in the land” will reveal nothing? But when we all join together in worship to the King of Kings, the wells that have been laid dormant will once again begin to come forth in “great force”.
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I am expecting that the coming, New Season, will bring Revival and Renewal to Wise County and desert land to a lush green oasis.
Day 19 - Oct 16
2 Kings 22:3-20
When Josiah began to make repairs to the Temple, the high priest Hilkiah found a Book of Law, which was then brought and read to Josiah. After hearing the reading of the Law, Josiah realized that there were problems in the land because his forefathers had not followed God’s law. Ask God to identify any area where you have sinned against God’s Word or our Region has sinned. Seek repentance for these areas.
Day 20 - Oct 17
2 Kings 22:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 15
Even though the bible does not record that Josiah was personally involved in disobedience to the Lord, he humbled himself and repented for the actions of his forefathers. Today, we would call this “identificational repentance.” Like Josiah, humble yourself and repent for personal and corporate actions contrary to God’s plan. Pray for this nation and repent for its sins. Ask God to send a convicting spirit upon those who are complacent to wake them from their apathy.
Charles Spurgeon
Only the prayer which comes from our heart can get to God’s heart.
Day 21 - Oct 18
2 Kings 22:12-13
Josiah had the high priest inquire of the Lord on his behalf and on behalf of the people of Judah. Inquiring of the Lord was a strategy of war that David used in his day, and it has great power for those today that have an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying to us (see Rev. 2:29). Ask the Lord to open your ears to hear from Him and inquire of Him before you take your next move. Ask Him for strategies for advancing His Kingdom.
Day 22 - Oct 19
2 Kings 23:1-2
When Josiah came to the throne, spiritual chaos and idolatry had taken over the land. After hearing the Book of the Law read and hearing the voice of the prophet, Josiah gathered all the people and had the Book of the Law read aloud. Josiah was not only reviving the Law to the people but was also declaring God’s covenant into the atmosphere. Declare that God’s law will be heard in our cities, county, state and nation. It is time to return America to the foundation she was established upon – In God We Trust. Pray for morality and a heart for God to be returned to our nation.
Day 23 - Oct 20
Psalm 33:12,
Jeremiah 29:7
When we belong to God as a nation, we are blessed. We are instructed to seek peace for our cities. Ask God to burden your heart for those in authority. Pray for wisdom, truth and justice to be displayed as they do the work of their office.
Diane Oyler
Lord Jesus, We declare Your Lordship over our Nation. We come in agreement with the Heavens to declare Your Glory! The appointed times for our Nation have been set in the Heavens by you Father God! We call forth the Prophetic Destiny of our Nation and decree no enemy of Your Covenant will stop it! Our Nation belongs to You Lord. We call forth leadership that loves Israel and the God of Israel!! We say that Your Kingdom intervention will penetrate every situation concerning the leadership of our Nation! We cry out for Your Voice to be heard and for Your Throne of Justice and Righteousness to Rule! We Love You Lord...Amen
Day 24 - Oct 21
1 Timothy 2:1-4
Ask God to reveal to you the way to speak and conduct yourself during this time of election.
Grace Wright
Democracy is the form of government we have chosen where all may express themselves. Let your words be those of honor. Choose carefully who you will support based on God’s principles. Pray for all. Pray for truth to be revealed and that our hearts will discern the difference between deceit and truth. Much of what is published is not truth. Be very careful what you read, what you repeat and what you post. When this election is complete, will the Christians be identified by their great love? The Bible says this is how we would be recognized. I believe in standing for truth. Say/Post the truth and let the discerning people recognize the deceit. Daily pray for those in authority…use supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks…for ALL. Pray that salvation will come to all that serve us.
Day 25 - Oct 22
James 1:5
Moving closer to election, please pray that our citizens will vote. Pray that they will seek truth and wisdom as they make their choices. Pray that they will vote based on the individual, not just a party name. Pray that they will vote based on morals and justice, and not just their purse. Pray that they will have eyes and ears to discern the truth from deceitful words/media. Voting is a great privilege and democracy only works when we as a nation do our part by casting our vote. Prayerfully consider each choice. Be informed.
Day 26 - Oct 23
James 4,
1 John 3:13-24
Ask the Lord to give you insight about why you might be in war, and then follow God’s plan of victory: Submit. Resist. Draw near. Consider verse 11. Today pray for the candidates running for office. Pray also for their families as all are in the public eye. Pray for those you do not agree with or support. All are potential leaders in our nation and need our prayer. Again, watch your words that you do not dishonor any as you support your candidates of choice.
40daysofprayer.net
· Pray today for candidates for office in the United States, that:
· They will take brave stands for righteousness, even when it may not be well received.
· Their families will be protected from harm and unnecessary scrutiny.
They will surround themselves with godly advisors.
They will focus on the issues we face as a nation and not on personal attacks on other candidates.
Day 27 - Oct 24
Luke 19:1-27
Make sure you are being a steward of what God is giving you. Ask Him for stewardship strategies. Look for His timing as you walk. He has a kairos time, a perfect time, for you to walk in. Ask Him to place you in your perfect opportune time and use you mightily there. During this busy season do not lose focus on your calling. Advance the Kingdom daily.
Carolyn Wolf
HEAVENLY FATHER, We are so blessed! Your WORD says "To everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even that will be taken away from him. LORD, we cannot out give You, but You expect us to try. We can give of our money, our food supply, our clothing, our ministry, but what You desire is for us to give of ourselves to You, to give our heart, soul, body, time and devotion to You. You can redeem our time under any circumstance and You will again bless us abundantly.
Please forgive us for doing more in the "spiritual realm" than spending more "spiritual realm time" with You. When more time is spent in Your presence, all other things will be done in Your perfect timing with super natural blessings and exactly as You desire.
If we have nothing to give, financially or any other material type object to give, we must give ourselves to You. To turn away is death. You desire our communion with You above all else.
You promised to provide all our needs. Only in Your presence will we really know our needs.
May we be so immersed in You, that Your holiness may be seen in each of us. May we never miss an opportunity to give, whether of money or things or time, knowing You will multiply all we do in Your Name, in Your love, Your wisdom and Your perfect time. Amen
Day 28 - Oct 25
Daniel 7:9-14
Daniel had a revelation of God’s everlasting reigning power. The name of God, “Ancient of Days,” is a phrase that describes the Everlasting God, One advanced in days or knowledge, the Father of Years and One who forwards time or rules over it. The ancient of Days has a covenant with the earth. In this covenant, the earth will be full of His purposes and He will be long-suffering until all have heard. The heart of God is to form covenant with all peoples on the face of the earth and establish a house of prayer for each one (see Isa. 56:5-8), including those in our cities. Ask the Lord to reveal Himself to you and our Region as the Ancient of Days.
Day 29 - Oct 26
Matthew 6:9-13
God’s purposes were revealed in the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. In verse 10, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven”. America needs to come back to the heart of God. We need to desire what He desires. Pray that His Kingdom will advance and His purposes will be accomplished in our cities and in our government.
40daysofprayer.net
· Pray today for the purposes of God to be accomplished in the U.S. elections.
· Pray that the U.S. will turn and seek first the Kingdom of God
· Pray that God will be honored in the midst of this election campaign.
· Pray for opportunities for Christians to share their faith and their values in the midst of this election process.
· Pray that the results of the 2012 elections will please the Lord and release His blessing over this nation.
Day 30 - Oct 27
Matthew 9:35-38
Jesus admonishes all believers to be aware that the lost have an invaluable soul and must spend eternity in heaven or hell. Many will be saved is only someone presents the gospel to them. Pray that an army of believers will rise up to take on this task.
Patti Bowers
We can be of no effect to the ‘weary and scattered’ if we do not see them through eyes of compassion. Father God, Savior of our soul, Open the eyes of the Body of Christ to see the lost. Slow us down enough to look into people’s faces and let us truly see them.
What is more important, our schedule and being someplace at a certain time to placate ourselves and others or helping a hurting soul find peace in Jesus? Is this not the attitude of those who passed the wounded man lying beside the road; the religious people walked by, ignoring his gushing wounds? (Luke 10:27-37) How does Jesus see you?
Jesus said that we are to love one another as He loves us. Does Jesus pass you by when you are hurting? No! He holds you and walks with you until your emotion is calmed and then He ministers to you. Do you think, if He has time for you then, based on scripture in Matthew 22:37-39, you should also, take time for His weary and scattered sheep. God will redeem time. Trust God in all things. Many will be saved if only someone presents Jesus, the Living Word, to them. Take time for the Treasure of God because that Treasure includes you.
O my LORD! Open my eyes to those who hurt. Open my ears to their cry. Open my heart to their wounds. Let, through me, the hands of Jesus be applied to bind up the broken hearted, to heal physically and spiritually; to pour in the oil and the wine. O LORD! Here am I! Use me! Amen
Day 31 - Oct 28
2 Cor 4:1-7
The enemy has blinded the eyes of the lost to the truth. Pray for the scales to fall away and the Light which is in us to shine forth to the lost. Pray that their eyes will be opened to idolatry, bloodshed and immorality and that they will return to Father God. Pray that an orphan spirit will be broken off of wounded hearts and they can see Abba Father.
Day 32 - Oct 29
2 Cor 10:3-6
Our warfare is not fought with human skills. Our human ingenuity will not overcome the evil forces. We must war against arrogant philosophies and rebellious attitudes – any idea that exalts its self against the mind of Christ. Ask God to sharpen your sword. Ask for strategies against the enemy of this Region. Use your sword – the Word of God, to come against any evil that shows itself. Recognize the enemy.
Day 33 - Oct 30
Eph 4:1-6, 5:25, 6:1-4
Unity…Pray for the government of God to be established in our Region. It begins in the home. Ask God to purify you. Ask him to reveal any area that needs His touch. Pray that unity among husbands and wives will be established and that children will honor and respect their parents. Pray for the hearts of the parents to be upon their children. Pray that this next generation of leader will follow God’s principals.
Day 34 - Oct 31
Eph 4:1-6
Unity…Pray for the government of God to be established in our Region. First the home, then it advances to the businesses and schools and then to the county offices. Begin to call our county officials by name and pray for them to establish Godly rule. Begin to fast a meal or other item each day for the week leading into election.
William and Sharon Cothron
Three things come to our minds, as we pray for this country, God's country; this land, God's land; this people, God's people.
First, is broken contrite hearts over our sin, that has dishonored God in all that HE Is, and all that HE has done for us, Psalm 51:14-17. Second, is humble spirits, Deut. 8:1-3, Psalm 37:11, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6-7.
Third, is to turn from our wicked ways, 11 Chronicles 7:14, 11Chronicles 6:36-39.
This prayer is first of all, for God's people, His church, then for the leaders of the cities, states and federal government. God, help us, to be a true light for You, once again, 1 Peter 2:9-17.
Day 35 - Nov 1
Romans 12:2
Today pray for the Texas State offices. Lift up the candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor and every seat. Reveal the candidates that serve God and will uphold godly principals and laws. Guide us as we vote in Texas. Pray for the other 49 state elections. Ask God to give you a mind that does not conform to the world’s standard but that you will be transformed as He renews you today.
Apostle Quint Burks
New Vision Ministries
Romans 12:2 (NLT) - Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Father, I come to You today asking for wisdom. Lord in the years past I may have voted a certain way because of party affiliation or because others I knew voted a certain way. Father give me Your wisdom to choose those that You have risen up, those that walk in Your ways, those that follow Your ethics regardless of party or affiliation. This year, in this pivital time, let us not conform to the things we have always done in the past just because we always have, but let us be moved by Your Spirit to move in discernment in making our choices.
Lord, I lift up those running for offices in Texas this year. Lord, let them walk in integrity and moral values. Let them seek Your face in their decisions and choices. Lord reveal their hearts to us as we prepare to elect them into office. Open our eyes to see the spirit that they carry and the fruits of their actions.
For those elected into office in Texas we ask that You use them in a mighty way. Place people around them Father that will speak wisdom, encouragement and life into them. Help us get behind them, Lord, for we know that all authority comes from You. You raise Kings up and remove them and their hearts are in Your hands. Help those placed in these offices make Texas stand out for Your Kingdom and let us be a lighthouse to those around us. Let revival and restoration begin right here with us. Let us be a leader to the other states and let that ripple of righteousness flow from Texas and be an influence on those around us. Help Texas to be a standard bearer for others to look to for our morals and integrity.
For the other 49 states Lord, give us the burden to lift them up as well, for we are the full body. Raise up leaders in these states that would carry Your countenance on them and would lead more biblically correct than politically correct. Raise up leaders in the church to fill these positions and begin a shift even now that in the years to come there will be NO DOUBT that we are a Christian nation.
God Bless Texas and God Bless America once again to become ONE NATION UNDER GOD.
Day 36 - Nov 2
Today pray for the U.S. House and Senate. Pray that under the next presidential term, godly judges will be selected. Pray for the laws that will be voted in will reflect a change of values. Pray for the strength of the economy.
Day 37 - Nov 3
2 Thess. 2:3-4, 7-10
Pray for the nation. Pray for the homeless, unemployed, hurting, lonely crowds, the hopeless, and the lost. Pray that the lawlessness that is prevalent in our nation will cease. Lawlessness means to be without regard for the principles and regulations established by a governing authority. It means to be uncontrolled, unruly or disorderly. Ask that God will give the Church strategies to overcome the enemy behind it. Pray that we will return to One Nation Under God…
Day 38 - Nov 4
Psalms 91
Pray for our military today. God bless and protect every man that is serving to secure our country, whether it is at home or on foreign soul; in a military base or at war. Declare Psalms 91 over every military person you know…call them by name. Next cover the military at large with this declaration. Pray for their families for peace, that their needs are met. Pray for the families that have lost members due to war. Ask God to bring comfort and cover them with His wings of mercy and grace. Pray for those that are lost to find Him today.
E. M Bounds
· Four things let us ever keep in mind:
· God hears prayer.
· God heeds prayer.
· God answers prayer.
· God delivers by prayer.
Day 39 - Nov 5
Eph 1:17-23
Pray for the Presidential office election. Pray for all candidates and their families. Pray that God will give each voter wisdom to know what is in God’s heart for this nation. Pray that the nation votes according to Godly wisdom and revelation.
Gene Oyler
Lord, this is the eve of our Presidential election. Thanks to Your loving kindness we have a choice in the matter. It is the month of Cheshvan, the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar. The month reserved for Messiah. The month of new beginnings. Speak to all our spirits and bring revelation so we can choose with wisdom. We repent for all the ugliness and factions, we seek your shalom for the nations people and healing and reconciliation.
We take our place as Your body ( the fullness of You on earth) and we administrate Your kingdom as such. Not as Republicans or Democrats, nor union or non-union, conservative or liberal. No, we lay all that at Your feet and choose as Your governmental representatives.
Lord we humble ourselves today and seek You face to face. We are desperately in need of your intervention for our nation. So we decree from our heavenly position ( seated in the heavens) and speak to this nation and say SHIFT. Shift away from your evil ways and shift your hearts toward Jesus and His ways. We decree a new administration and a manifestation of Your Kingdom to come forth. Shout!
Day 40 - Nov 6
2 Chron 7:14-16
VOTE…Pray that today God’s voice will be heard in the voter’s hearts and minds. Pray that we will again vote Biblical morals and principals. Pray that all who are elected will continue receive prayer from ALL Christians. Pray for revival in America. Pray for a return to God!!!
Grace Wright
God we give this day to you. I ask that you will be glorified in this day of elections. I pray that your peace will keep our hearts focused on You. I ask that as men and women are chosen to serve our nation that you will give them pure hearts, pure motives and a heart for the people they serve. Speak to them and give them solutions to the problems that plague our nation. Just as you gave dreams to leaders of old, even pagan leaders, give our leaders dreams from you. Raise up mighty men and women and set them in places of influence to have the answers that are needed. Strategically place Your people into positions of support and move them into leadership for this nation. Just as you used Daniel of old to influence kings, use your chosen people all over this nation…from Capitol Hill, to the state offices and to our counties. Let Your people arise to do Your will. Let this be a new day, a new beginning for this nation. Turn the hearts of all peoples of this nation to you. Let us live in brotherly love and show the world what you can do with a humble, repentant people who know their God.
It is critical that God’s people pray, not only for America and the upcoming election, but more importantly for this nation to return to God. There are many in the Church that have awakened to their purpose and calling in God. They are full and seeking more. However, there are many in the church that need to awaken to the life-changing power of God in their midst. There is a great need to win the lost and restore hope to a hopeless generation. We want to see God established as the head of our Region. We want to see the power of the enemy broken and his evil works destroyed. A revival of awakening will have a transforming effect on this Region and our nation…and then to the ends of the world as we are sent to do God’s work.
Each day has a Scripture reading and focus. There are some comments included from members and other sources. Some items have been taken from Chuck Pierce’s book, The Future War of the Church. We will begin on September 28th and continue through Election Day, November 6th. Thank you for partnering with us to see God’s purpose accomplished.
Jim Wallis – Sojourners…We must no longer see prayer as preparation for action. Prayer must be understood as action itself, a way of responding, a potent spiritual weapon to be used in spiritual warfare against the most powerful forces in the world. Prayer is not undertaken instead of other actions, but as a foundation for all the rest of the actions we take.
Day 1 - Sept 28
Psalm 24
Psalm 24:1 reminds us, “The earth is the LORD’S, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” God positions people throughout the earth to bring forth the fullness of His purpose. Ask God to show you the full purpose that He has planned for your life. Give yourself fully to Him afresh and anew. Declare that you will position yourself to receive that purpose and let it flow out of your life.
Day 2 - Sept 29
Acts 17:26
The Bible says that God has set the boundaries of our dwellings and predetermined our times. Be very aware of the times you are living and walking in. Praise God for your boundaries. If you feel misplaced, or out of step, ask God to shift you supernaturally into the place you belong. Paul wanted to take trips that God did not set up. Then he had a dream of Macedonia. Pray for God to reveal His appointments in your life.
Day 3 - Sept 30
Habakkuk 2:14
In order for His glory to cover the earth, we as His people need to live and operate in the place that God has established and ordained for us. Ask God to confirm your boundaries and show you the area where you are to function. Ask for fresh revelation as to His purpose and calling for your life.
Day 4 - Oct 1
Psalm 94
Satan’s objective is to block the plan of God by establishing his legal right to control an area. Satan gains access into an area the same way he gains access into an individual’s life or family line – through sin. When corporate sin enters into our assigned boundaries, satan has an opportunity to build his throne. Ask the Lord to reveal how you can dismantle his throne within your boundaries. Remember that can be your home, business, city or church.
Day 5 - Oct 2
Psalm 16
Ask the Lord for supernatural help to possess your inheritance, the portion He has given you. Through the years, many promises have been given for this Region. Ask God to uncover and reveal them to this generation. Connie
Dr. Connie Swain
Throughout history, people have had a firm understanding of inheritance or heritage. However, when America was established, and as people moved west we became a much more transient people. In other countries it is not uncommon to see people living on the same land their forefathers lived on, often in the same homes, using some of the same furniture. We have lost that legacy here, but God is trying to help us have a full understanding of what an inheritance in HIM really is.
Scripture is full of inheritance and heritage. We have multiplied promises throughout scripture that we can claim simply because Jesus died on the cross and we accepted Him as our Lord and Savior.
God has an inheritance for Wise County. Many of our founders were Godly people who believed this was THEIR promised land. Stand on that promise for you and your family today. Know that He will restore those promises.
Day 6 - Oct 3
Genesis 12
Understand the power of covenant. As born-again believers, we are grafted into God’s covenant with Abraham. Covenant involves promise, commitment, faithfulness and loyalty even unto death. The war in the earth is over God’s covenant blessings, and He will war through His people to maintain His covenant in the earth. The blood of Jesus says to the enemy, “Hands off! This is not your territory!” Declare this over this Region.
Day 7 - Oct 4
Ephesians 1:17-23
Psalm 110
Through Christ and His reign, all of His enemies are put under His feet. Your enemies become His enemies because of His covenant relationship with us. Begin to pray for His wisdom, revelation and knowledge.
Day 8 - Oct 5
Hebrews 11
Look at the heroes of faith. Meditate on their purpose and what they had to overcome. Meditate on what they had to confront. God is calling you to be a hero like them. Pay attention to verse 33…Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions.
Day 9 - Oct 6
Matthew 15:22-28
This Canaanite woman knew that even the crumbs of bread that had fallen from the master’s table could liberate her daughter. God honors all faith…even mustard seed faith. Jesus spoke of the smallest seed producing a very large plant. Pray today for faith to believe for the impossible.
Rev. Windell Splawn, Faith Temple, New Fairview
God’s character is redemptive. He revealed Himself as Jehovah Rapha, “the Lord that healeth thee” (Exodus 15:26). He cares for the redemption of our soul and our physical bodies. He freely gives us all things, it is His eternal nature. Through the years I have seen God heal the sick, even unsaved individuals, in order to bring them into relation with him. He heals you because He loves you. When Jesus said, “it is finished”, everything concerning sin was defeated. This includes sickness, which is a part of the “curse of the law” that came in through Adam’s transgression. (Galatians 3:13) Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness - by whose stripes you were healed. 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV). Jesus completed the work and there is no work left needed to be done or added to the cross; the only natural step left is to receive what has already been given to us. Even though it sounds spiritual, do not try to earn the gifts of God, just have faith in His finished work. Only believe, all things are possible.
Day 10 - Oct 7
Psalm 89
Especially notice verses 15-23. God made a covenant that David and his seed would sit on the throne and reign forever and ever. As heirs of Christ, we share in this covenant promise. Pray that America will continue to align herself with Israel to support and protect her. Today is a global call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We all have a biblical mandate and responsibility to pray for the city over which Jesus wept, the city to which He will soon return. Extend your prayer today to cover Jerusalem and the nation of Israel. Visit www.daytopray.com for more information on the worldwide prayer day for Jerusalem.
D. A. Sharpe
Praying for Israel
The Call of Abram by God is cited in Genesis 12: “The Lord said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse.’“ Psalm 122:6 cites us to “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem…” Though Jewish people as a whole have not claimed Jesus Christ as their Messiah, many still anticipate the coming of a Messiah. It’s just that upon arrival, He may need to tell them He’s been there earlier! Scriptures seem evident, regardless of spiritual choices Jewish people have made, that it is our Christian duty to pray for Israel and to bless Israel as we are able, which includes advocating to our government to treat Israel well diplomatically and with financial aid.
Day 11 - Oct 8
Matthew 17:14-21
Today fast a meal or an enjoyed activity to allow yourself time to draw closer to God and ask Him to cause your faith to arise. Then pray and address that issue that seems to be too strong for you to overthrow.
C. H. Spurgeon
True prayer is measured by weight, not by length. A single groan before God may have more fullness of prayer in it than a fine oration of great length.
Day 12 - Oct 9
Mark 3:27
Ask the Lord to reveal to you how the strongman (the enemy) has robbed you. Think of a strongman: One in your family and one in your city. Know that when you identify this area, God’s wants you to become free and restored in that area. The enemy uses lies and deception to take territory from us. Ask Him for the truth and let Him bring healing.
Day 13 - Oct 10
Revelation 3:14-22
Think about how the enemy has caused deception in our nation. Read the cure for the Laodicean church and declare over our nation ears to hear the Lord calling to their hearts.
Grace Wright
The picture of this church is one of complacency and apathy. This is the plague of the church today, in need of nothing and self-sufficient. Even their works were nothing to boast about, just lukewarm. I think even a good organization could have accomplished them. But God spoke to this group called the “church” and said, ‘You are wretched, miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.” Yet our God said come buy of me…He is calling to us today to come to him for food and clothes. He has an awesome eye salve so we can see the times we live in. When our focus has changed to what God wants for us, our church and our city, we will then have the answers for world. It’s a joy to see those who are awake and burning with zeal for the Lord. I pray that your fire will catch others on fire for the Lord. Don’t major on the lukewarm or those with negative issues…major on the Good News that there are answers and love, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Day 14 - Oct 11
2 Kings 3:24-27
Have eyes to see the enemy’s sacrifices around you. Here we find that Moab rose up against Israel in rebellion. The Moabite king, seeing that he was being soundly defeated in battle, took his oldest son who was to inherit the throne and killed him, offering him “as a burnt sacrifice along the wall” (v. 27). Israel quit the battle that they were winning because of this atrocity. Pray for the children of this generation that are being sacrificed. Also pray for mom’s to make correct choices that are considering either keeping a baby or aborting it. Do not quit the battle because it is strong. Remember that David ran at his Goliath in the name of the Lord.
Day 15 - Oct 12
1 Corinthians 13 and Galatians 5
Faith works by love. Ask God to increase your love for Him so that you will be able to demonstrate the love that speaks to unbelievers. Let God teach you to be attentive to every word spoken and every action taken.
Connie McCrary
Psalms 51 Ministries
The Love Chapter and the Chapter on Freedom and the Fruit of the Spirit. We know both of them. We have read them in part or in whole a hundred times over. We can apply them in many different ways, but what on earth do they have to do with praying for an election and our country? Everything. These two chapters in scripture show us just exactly how your presence is to be made real and lived out here on earth. How can we spout religion and not show love, patience, kindness and truth in our relationships with others, even those we don’t agree with. How can we claim to have all the answers for the times when we don’t walk in the truth of God’s Spirit in other areas? Do we really think the louder and more dogmatic we declare our opinions the more others will accept them? Lord, please let us speak in truth and love. Burden our hearts to cry out to You for these characteristics in ourselves, our brothers and sisters, and our candidates. Show us that walking in the freedom of Your love makes us able to disagree and still be kind and non-boasting. Show us how to stand for truth in ways that are gentle, self-controlled, and patient. Remind us that we are standing in a place of freedom, a hope and a liberty so many around us do not have and cannot understand. Give our leaders the desire and anointing to walk in the spirit in truth, integrity, and unity. Remind us that only through You and Your working love, freedom and truth in our lives will our nation ever truly be changed and will our people ever be motivated by grace to live in Your amazing purpose. Grant us these things Lord so that we lead others to Your freedom.
Day 16 - Oct 13
Ezekiel 28:11-19
Ask the Lord to allow you to see the invisible behind the visible. Ask the Lord for understanding about the enemy’s characteristics so that you can discern how he might be working in your life to deceive you.
Day 17 - Oct 14
Genesis 4 and Malachi 1:6-14
Notice the war of worship. Renew the sacrifice of God in your life. Declare that you will bring to Him the best that He requires. Compare the two passages and note that God’s character demands our best. David said he would not offer a sacrifice to God that did not cost him something. It’s called the “sacrifice” of praise. Today worship Him for who He is. Listen to Hillsong – ‘With Everything’ on YouTube. Give Him your best…the best of your day for time in His presence. The best of your money, the best of your talents, the best of everything.
Carolyn Wolf
Before the armies would go forth they sent the "praisers". When the Israelites obeyed the LORD, the victory was already won! It is time to focus on praise and worship, with true intimacy with God.
We fight the battle with the Word and our flesh, but it is time to let GOD fight the battle! We must deal with our lives, from deep within and have GOD fill us with His presence, for the battle is already won in His name.
There is no other name than the name of JESUS! No principality or power can stand before Him when we worship and praise and truly become one in the Spirit with Him. Deal with the excess baggage; allow GOD to bring us into holiness as He is Holy and the whole world is open before us to do His will. Do we want to see miracles, healings, salvation and mountains be cast into the sea........then we must be willing to allow GOD to totally consume us, burn out all that is not of Him and fill us with His power and anointing.
Jesus spent hours with the Father! How much more should we spend with Him? It is a 24 hour calling but He will enable us to walk the journey because He has a destiny and plan for each of us.
The heavens rejoice when we praise, when we clap, blow the shofar, ring the bells and vocally declare GOD'S greatness, holiness and power!!!
The earth is moaning for the return of the MESSIAH! It is rolling and quivering and crying out from within to return to its Maker. Watch the earth! Listen, it is calling.....The whole of creation is crying 'COME'!
Day 18 - Oct 15
Hebrews 13:15
Let worship arise within you. Enthrone the Lord as King. Ask Him to reveal to you the importance of worshipping on a daily basis. Ask Him to help you come into a new dimension of worship.
Harlan Wright
Recently we were with friends to pray for our county (Wise County). During our time of worship I saw the following…
I was in a dry and desert place and saw an indention in the sand, like an old well that had been filled in. I scratched around in the area to see if I could tell what was in there, but found nothing. A group of people started gathering around. Praise and worship began, to Father God. We circled the “well”. Then all of a sudden a geyser of fresh clear water came up. It shot up hundreds of feet in the air, raining down upon us and all the land around. Then I looked, and trees begin to spring up and flowers began to grow. Grass started to cover the land all around us. Almost instantly the area was transformed from a dry and desert land to a lush green oasis.
Could it be that we are embarking into a new season, where true “worship” will be the catalyst that releases the “rain” of His presence upon our region? That when ALL the people join in sincere worship, that the “old wells”, that have been covered up by complacency and offense, are re-dug to release His renewal upon this county. When His presence is invited and the wells are flowing again, new life will come to our region. Could it be that in this next season, we will find that “man’s” attempt to “scratch around in the land” will reveal nothing? But when we all join together in worship to the King of Kings, the wells that have been laid dormant will once again begin to come forth in “great force”.
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I am expecting that the coming, New Season, will bring Revival and Renewal to Wise County and desert land to a lush green oasis.
Day 19 - Oct 16
2 Kings 22:3-20
When Josiah began to make repairs to the Temple, the high priest Hilkiah found a Book of Law, which was then brought and read to Josiah. After hearing the reading of the Law, Josiah realized that there were problems in the land because his forefathers had not followed God’s law. Ask God to identify any area where you have sinned against God’s Word or our Region has sinned. Seek repentance for these areas.
Day 20 - Oct 17
2 Kings 22:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, 15
Even though the bible does not record that Josiah was personally involved in disobedience to the Lord, he humbled himself and repented for the actions of his forefathers. Today, we would call this “identificational repentance.” Like Josiah, humble yourself and repent for personal and corporate actions contrary to God’s plan. Pray for this nation and repent for its sins. Ask God to send a convicting spirit upon those who are complacent to wake them from their apathy.
Charles Spurgeon
Only the prayer which comes from our heart can get to God’s heart.
Day 21 - Oct 18
2 Kings 22:12-13
Josiah had the high priest inquire of the Lord on his behalf and on behalf of the people of Judah. Inquiring of the Lord was a strategy of war that David used in his day, and it has great power for those today that have an ear to hear what the Spirit is saying to us (see Rev. 2:29). Ask the Lord to open your ears to hear from Him and inquire of Him before you take your next move. Ask Him for strategies for advancing His Kingdom.
Day 22 - Oct 19
2 Kings 23:1-2
When Josiah came to the throne, spiritual chaos and idolatry had taken over the land. After hearing the Book of the Law read and hearing the voice of the prophet, Josiah gathered all the people and had the Book of the Law read aloud. Josiah was not only reviving the Law to the people but was also declaring God’s covenant into the atmosphere. Declare that God’s law will be heard in our cities, county, state and nation. It is time to return America to the foundation she was established upon – In God We Trust. Pray for morality and a heart for God to be returned to our nation.
Day 23 - Oct 20
Psalm 33:12,
Jeremiah 29:7
When we belong to God as a nation, we are blessed. We are instructed to seek peace for our cities. Ask God to burden your heart for those in authority. Pray for wisdom, truth and justice to be displayed as they do the work of their office.
Diane Oyler
Lord Jesus, We declare Your Lordship over our Nation. We come in agreement with the Heavens to declare Your Glory! The appointed times for our Nation have been set in the Heavens by you Father God! We call forth the Prophetic Destiny of our Nation and decree no enemy of Your Covenant will stop it! Our Nation belongs to You Lord. We call forth leadership that loves Israel and the God of Israel!! We say that Your Kingdom intervention will penetrate every situation concerning the leadership of our Nation! We cry out for Your Voice to be heard and for Your Throne of Justice and Righteousness to Rule! We Love You Lord...Amen
Day 24 - Oct 21
1 Timothy 2:1-4
Ask God to reveal to you the way to speak and conduct yourself during this time of election.
Grace Wright
Democracy is the form of government we have chosen where all may express themselves. Let your words be those of honor. Choose carefully who you will support based on God’s principles. Pray for all. Pray for truth to be revealed and that our hearts will discern the difference between deceit and truth. Much of what is published is not truth. Be very careful what you read, what you repeat and what you post. When this election is complete, will the Christians be identified by their great love? The Bible says this is how we would be recognized. I believe in standing for truth. Say/Post the truth and let the discerning people recognize the deceit. Daily pray for those in authority…use supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks…for ALL. Pray that salvation will come to all that serve us.
Day 25 - Oct 22
James 1:5
Moving closer to election, please pray that our citizens will vote. Pray that they will seek truth and wisdom as they make their choices. Pray that they will vote based on the individual, not just a party name. Pray that they will vote based on morals and justice, and not just their purse. Pray that they will have eyes and ears to discern the truth from deceitful words/media. Voting is a great privilege and democracy only works when we as a nation do our part by casting our vote. Prayerfully consider each choice. Be informed.
Day 26 - Oct 23
James 4,
1 John 3:13-24
Ask the Lord to give you insight about why you might be in war, and then follow God’s plan of victory: Submit. Resist. Draw near. Consider verse 11. Today pray for the candidates running for office. Pray also for their families as all are in the public eye. Pray for those you do not agree with or support. All are potential leaders in our nation and need our prayer. Again, watch your words that you do not dishonor any as you support your candidates of choice.
40daysofprayer.net
· Pray today for candidates for office in the United States, that:
· They will take brave stands for righteousness, even when it may not be well received.
· Their families will be protected from harm and unnecessary scrutiny.
They will surround themselves with godly advisors.
They will focus on the issues we face as a nation and not on personal attacks on other candidates.
Day 27 - Oct 24
Luke 19:1-27
Make sure you are being a steward of what God is giving you. Ask Him for stewardship strategies. Look for His timing as you walk. He has a kairos time, a perfect time, for you to walk in. Ask Him to place you in your perfect opportune time and use you mightily there. During this busy season do not lose focus on your calling. Advance the Kingdom daily.
Carolyn Wolf
HEAVENLY FATHER, We are so blessed! Your WORD says "To everyone who has will be given; and from him who does not have, even that will be taken away from him. LORD, we cannot out give You, but You expect us to try. We can give of our money, our food supply, our clothing, our ministry, but what You desire is for us to give of ourselves to You, to give our heart, soul, body, time and devotion to You. You can redeem our time under any circumstance and You will again bless us abundantly.
Please forgive us for doing more in the "spiritual realm" than spending more "spiritual realm time" with You. When more time is spent in Your presence, all other things will be done in Your perfect timing with super natural blessings and exactly as You desire.
If we have nothing to give, financially or any other material type object to give, we must give ourselves to You. To turn away is death. You desire our communion with You above all else.
You promised to provide all our needs. Only in Your presence will we really know our needs.
May we be so immersed in You, that Your holiness may be seen in each of us. May we never miss an opportunity to give, whether of money or things or time, knowing You will multiply all we do in Your Name, in Your love, Your wisdom and Your perfect time. Amen
Day 28 - Oct 25
Daniel 7:9-14
Daniel had a revelation of God’s everlasting reigning power. The name of God, “Ancient of Days,” is a phrase that describes the Everlasting God, One advanced in days or knowledge, the Father of Years and One who forwards time or rules over it. The ancient of Days has a covenant with the earth. In this covenant, the earth will be full of His purposes and He will be long-suffering until all have heard. The heart of God is to form covenant with all peoples on the face of the earth and establish a house of prayer for each one (see Isa. 56:5-8), including those in our cities. Ask the Lord to reveal Himself to you and our Region as the Ancient of Days.
Day 29 - Oct 26
Matthew 6:9-13
God’s purposes were revealed in the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples. In verse 10, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven”. America needs to come back to the heart of God. We need to desire what He desires. Pray that His Kingdom will advance and His purposes will be accomplished in our cities and in our government.
40daysofprayer.net
· Pray today for the purposes of God to be accomplished in the U.S. elections.
· Pray that the U.S. will turn and seek first the Kingdom of God
· Pray that God will be honored in the midst of this election campaign.
· Pray for opportunities for Christians to share their faith and their values in the midst of this election process.
· Pray that the results of the 2012 elections will please the Lord and release His blessing over this nation.
Day 30 - Oct 27
Matthew 9:35-38
Jesus admonishes all believers to be aware that the lost have an invaluable soul and must spend eternity in heaven or hell. Many will be saved is only someone presents the gospel to them. Pray that an army of believers will rise up to take on this task.
Patti Bowers
We can be of no effect to the ‘weary and scattered’ if we do not see them through eyes of compassion. Father God, Savior of our soul, Open the eyes of the Body of Christ to see the lost. Slow us down enough to look into people’s faces and let us truly see them.
What is more important, our schedule and being someplace at a certain time to placate ourselves and others or helping a hurting soul find peace in Jesus? Is this not the attitude of those who passed the wounded man lying beside the road; the religious people walked by, ignoring his gushing wounds? (Luke 10:27-37) How does Jesus see you?
Jesus said that we are to love one another as He loves us. Does Jesus pass you by when you are hurting? No! He holds you and walks with you until your emotion is calmed and then He ministers to you. Do you think, if He has time for you then, based on scripture in Matthew 22:37-39, you should also, take time for His weary and scattered sheep. God will redeem time. Trust God in all things. Many will be saved if only someone presents Jesus, the Living Word, to them. Take time for the Treasure of God because that Treasure includes you.
O my LORD! Open my eyes to those who hurt. Open my ears to their cry. Open my heart to their wounds. Let, through me, the hands of Jesus be applied to bind up the broken hearted, to heal physically and spiritually; to pour in the oil and the wine. O LORD! Here am I! Use me! Amen
Day 31 - Oct 28
2 Cor 4:1-7
The enemy has blinded the eyes of the lost to the truth. Pray for the scales to fall away and the Light which is in us to shine forth to the lost. Pray that their eyes will be opened to idolatry, bloodshed and immorality and that they will return to Father God. Pray that an orphan spirit will be broken off of wounded hearts and they can see Abba Father.
Day 32 - Oct 29
2 Cor 10:3-6
Our warfare is not fought with human skills. Our human ingenuity will not overcome the evil forces. We must war against arrogant philosophies and rebellious attitudes – any idea that exalts its self against the mind of Christ. Ask God to sharpen your sword. Ask for strategies against the enemy of this Region. Use your sword – the Word of God, to come against any evil that shows itself. Recognize the enemy.
Day 33 - Oct 30
Eph 4:1-6, 5:25, 6:1-4
Unity…Pray for the government of God to be established in our Region. It begins in the home. Ask God to purify you. Ask him to reveal any area that needs His touch. Pray that unity among husbands and wives will be established and that children will honor and respect their parents. Pray for the hearts of the parents to be upon their children. Pray that this next generation of leader will follow God’s principals.
Day 34 - Oct 31
Eph 4:1-6
Unity…Pray for the government of God to be established in our Region. First the home, then it advances to the businesses and schools and then to the county offices. Begin to call our county officials by name and pray for them to establish Godly rule. Begin to fast a meal or other item each day for the week leading into election.
William and Sharon Cothron
Three things come to our minds, as we pray for this country, God's country; this land, God's land; this people, God's people.
First, is broken contrite hearts over our sin, that has dishonored God in all that HE Is, and all that HE has done for us, Psalm 51:14-17. Second, is humble spirits, Deut. 8:1-3, Psalm 37:11, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:6-7.
Third, is to turn from our wicked ways, 11 Chronicles 7:14, 11Chronicles 6:36-39.
This prayer is first of all, for God's people, His church, then for the leaders of the cities, states and federal government. God, help us, to be a true light for You, once again, 1 Peter 2:9-17.
Day 35 - Nov 1
Romans 12:2
Today pray for the Texas State offices. Lift up the candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor and every seat. Reveal the candidates that serve God and will uphold godly principals and laws. Guide us as we vote in Texas. Pray for the other 49 state elections. Ask God to give you a mind that does not conform to the world’s standard but that you will be transformed as He renews you today.
Apostle Quint Burks
New Vision Ministries
Romans 12:2 (NLT) - Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Father, I come to You today asking for wisdom. Lord in the years past I may have voted a certain way because of party affiliation or because others I knew voted a certain way. Father give me Your wisdom to choose those that You have risen up, those that walk in Your ways, those that follow Your ethics regardless of party or affiliation. This year, in this pivital time, let us not conform to the things we have always done in the past just because we always have, but let us be moved by Your Spirit to move in discernment in making our choices.
Lord, I lift up those running for offices in Texas this year. Lord, let them walk in integrity and moral values. Let them seek Your face in their decisions and choices. Lord reveal their hearts to us as we prepare to elect them into office. Open our eyes to see the spirit that they carry and the fruits of their actions.
For those elected into office in Texas we ask that You use them in a mighty way. Place people around them Father that will speak wisdom, encouragement and life into them. Help us get behind them, Lord, for we know that all authority comes from You. You raise Kings up and remove them and their hearts are in Your hands. Help those placed in these offices make Texas stand out for Your Kingdom and let us be a lighthouse to those around us. Let revival and restoration begin right here with us. Let us be a leader to the other states and let that ripple of righteousness flow from Texas and be an influence on those around us. Help Texas to be a standard bearer for others to look to for our morals and integrity.
For the other 49 states Lord, give us the burden to lift them up as well, for we are the full body. Raise up leaders in these states that would carry Your countenance on them and would lead more biblically correct than politically correct. Raise up leaders in the church to fill these positions and begin a shift even now that in the years to come there will be NO DOUBT that we are a Christian nation.
God Bless Texas and God Bless America once again to become ONE NATION UNDER GOD.
Day 36 - Nov 2
Today pray for the U.S. House and Senate. Pray that under the next presidential term, godly judges will be selected. Pray for the laws that will be voted in will reflect a change of values. Pray for the strength of the economy.
Day 37 - Nov 3
2 Thess. 2:3-4, 7-10
Pray for the nation. Pray for the homeless, unemployed, hurting, lonely crowds, the hopeless, and the lost. Pray that the lawlessness that is prevalent in our nation will cease. Lawlessness means to be without regard for the principles and regulations established by a governing authority. It means to be uncontrolled, unruly or disorderly. Ask that God will give the Church strategies to overcome the enemy behind it. Pray that we will return to One Nation Under God…
Day 38 - Nov 4
Psalms 91
Pray for our military today. God bless and protect every man that is serving to secure our country, whether it is at home or on foreign soul; in a military base or at war. Declare Psalms 91 over every military person you know…call them by name. Next cover the military at large with this declaration. Pray for their families for peace, that their needs are met. Pray for the families that have lost members due to war. Ask God to bring comfort and cover them with His wings of mercy and grace. Pray for those that are lost to find Him today.
E. M Bounds
· Four things let us ever keep in mind:
· God hears prayer.
· God heeds prayer.
· God answers prayer.
· God delivers by prayer.
Day 39 - Nov 5
Eph 1:17-23
Pray for the Presidential office election. Pray for all candidates and their families. Pray that God will give each voter wisdom to know what is in God’s heart for this nation. Pray that the nation votes according to Godly wisdom and revelation.
Gene Oyler
Lord, this is the eve of our Presidential election. Thanks to Your loving kindness we have a choice in the matter. It is the month of Cheshvan, the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar. The month reserved for Messiah. The month of new beginnings. Speak to all our spirits and bring revelation so we can choose with wisdom. We repent for all the ugliness and factions, we seek your shalom for the nations people and healing and reconciliation.
We take our place as Your body ( the fullness of You on earth) and we administrate Your kingdom as such. Not as Republicans or Democrats, nor union or non-union, conservative or liberal. No, we lay all that at Your feet and choose as Your governmental representatives.
Lord we humble ourselves today and seek You face to face. We are desperately in need of your intervention for our nation. So we decree from our heavenly position ( seated in the heavens) and speak to this nation and say SHIFT. Shift away from your evil ways and shift your hearts toward Jesus and His ways. We decree a new administration and a manifestation of Your Kingdom to come forth. Shout!
Day 40 - Nov 6
2 Chron 7:14-16
VOTE…Pray that today God’s voice will be heard in the voter’s hearts and minds. Pray that we will again vote Biblical morals and principals. Pray that all who are elected will continue receive prayer from ALL Christians. Pray for revival in America. Pray for a return to God!!!
Grace Wright
God we give this day to you. I ask that you will be glorified in this day of elections. I pray that your peace will keep our hearts focused on You. I ask that as men and women are chosen to serve our nation that you will give them pure hearts, pure motives and a heart for the people they serve. Speak to them and give them solutions to the problems that plague our nation. Just as you gave dreams to leaders of old, even pagan leaders, give our leaders dreams from you. Raise up mighty men and women and set them in places of influence to have the answers that are needed. Strategically place Your people into positions of support and move them into leadership for this nation. Just as you used Daniel of old to influence kings, use your chosen people all over this nation…from Capitol Hill, to the state offices and to our counties. Let Your people arise to do Your will. Let this be a new day, a new beginning for this nation. Turn the hearts of all peoples of this nation to you. Let us live in brotherly love and show the world what you can do with a humble, repentant people who know their God.