The following plan for an hour dedicated to earnest prayer can prove, and indeed has proven, especially useful in directing the focus of prayer during that interval. Those who participated in last year’s “Prayer Saturated Church” activities will recognize it as the same guide that the facilitator, Mr. Steven Weber, provided for use in that endeavor. During that program, participants spent an hour in earnest prayer, as directed by this outline – the results were remarkable! It is hoped that this material will be helpful to others as well, in both individual and group settings.
Enjoy the Hour!

“For the Lord delights in you...” Isaiah 62:4 NKJV
“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it...” Colossians 4:2

 Adoration of God’s Glorious Names and Attributes (5 min)

“Our Father in Heaven,...” Matthew 6:9a NKJV

Abba Father Yahweh – The God who was, who is, who is to come Elohim – Father, Son and Spirit Jehovah Sabbaoth – Lord of Hosts Jehovah Melech – King of Kings Jehovah Shalom – Lord of Peace El Shaddai – God Almighty All Sufficient One El Elyon – God Most High Adonai – Master and Lord Awman – Faithful God Jehovah Nissi – God My Victorious Banner Jehovah Roi – God My Shepherd Jehovah Jireh – God My Provider Jehovah Tsidkenu – God My Rightousness Jehovah Mikkadesh – God My Sanctifier Makhseh – My Refuge Jehovah Rapha – My Glorious Healer Ancient of Days Our Dwelling Place Eternal Creator God Jesus Savior/Messiah Bright Morning Star Wonderful Counselor Prince of Peace Lamb of God My Sacrifice All Consuming Fire Beautiful My Bridegroom Friend The Way, The Truth, The Life Redeemer Wisdom Holy Hope of Glory Anchor of my soul Light My Life my All.

 Approach His Throne of Holiness with Repentance (5 min)

“Hallowed be Your name...” Matthew 6:9b

• Do I have any unconfessed sin or doubtful practices?
• Are there any obstacles keeping me from God?
• Have I been following the leadership of the Holy Spirit?
• Ask God for genuine life change and cleansing from sin.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9

Prayer for God’s Purposes to be Fulfilled in Others

“Your kingdom come, Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven..” Mt. 6:10

 Prayer for the salvation of lost people (5 min)

“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore,
to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:38

“. . . Your kingdom come, Your will be done...”

 Prayer for Local Congregations (5 min)

1. For presence saturated houses of prayer
2. For repentance, revival and spiritual awakening
3. For leaders to downshift to deeper intimacy with Jesus
4. For fulfillment of the Great Commission
5. For unified citywide prayer movements

 Prayer for the Nations to come to Christ (5 min)

1. For nations to know Jesus as the Way, Truth and Life.
2. For missions to unreached-unengaged people groups
3. For kings, tribal leaders, governments to know Jesus
4. For the spirit of prayer and revival to be poured out

 Prayer for God’s Work in our Youth Generation (5min)

1. For radically committed young disciples for Jesus
2. For relevant ministries to reach youth
3. For young people to come to deeper intimacy with God
4. For God to raise up young leaders for the nations
5. For revival in local and national schools/colleges
6. For the fire of God in youth ministries

 Abide in Quiet Wonder Waiting in His Presence (5 min)

“Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” Jeremiah 31:3

Spend this time simply receiving God’s love and meditating on His Father heart and Shepherd-care over your life.

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...” Psalm 23:1

• God longs to be with me – what does that mean to me?
• I am God’s beloved child - He is for me!
• God is my Father and knows everything about me.
• Abba Father, what are You saying to me today?

“He rescued me because he delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19 NIV

“How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!
Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house,
And You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.” Psalm 36:7-8 NKJV

 Bring your personal needs & requests before God (5 min)

“Give us this day our daily bread...” Matthew 6:11

 Prayer for Reconciliation and Healing Relationships (5 min)

“Forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors...” Matthew 6:12

• Pray for forgiveness and healing of broken relationships
• Repentance for every fragment of racial prejudice
• Repentance for denominational – church divisions
• Pray for unprecedented biblical unity of the church
• Pray God would raise up multi-racial congregations
• What can I do personally to reconcile and heal?.....

 Prayer for God to Break Down Strongholds of Evil (5 min)

“Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one...” Matthew 6:13

• Deliverance – Widespread, rampant sexual immorality
• Witchcraft – Idolatry/Materialism/Greed
• Addictions – Entertainment, Drugs, Alcohol
• Global Injustice and Suffering
• The Sins of Abortion and Murder
• Racism, Ethnic hatred - Arrogance and Pride
• HIV/Aids Pandemic Globally and Locally
• Dullness, Lethargy and Unbelief in the Church
• Compromise and Shallowness in the Church
• Confess the Name of Jesus and the power of the blood!
• Put on the full armor of God and pray for protection

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord
and in the power of His might.
Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11

 Celebrate Your Life in God and Worship Him! (5 min)

“For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen” Matthew 6:13c

• Take time to praise and worship the Lord – 
  
  • Thank God for His mercy
  • Thank God for His faithfulness
  • Thank God for His goodness in your life
  • Bless individuals who come to mind – they are brought there by the Spirit!
• – in the name and power of Jesus Christ!.

 End your time in God’s Presence with Quiet Wonder (5 min)

Practice The Art of Childlike Naïve Listening –

“Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children,
you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3

‘Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” ’ Isaiah 30:21

“One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.” Psalm 27:4

“O Lord, You have searched me and known me.
You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off.
You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways.
For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it.” Psalm 139:1-6

Beloved, as you depart, take with you the fruit of this experience and go forth in your day remembering this:

Practice Living Life and Leading from the secret place

Make journal entries of any words or reflections you sense the Spirit prompting or speaking.

“Finally, brethren, farewell. Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit [be] with you all. Amen.” 2 Cor 13:11

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© Prayer Encounter Initiative 2008   (Permission to copy for the glory of God!)
Compiled by Gary Schmitz & Steve Weber from Prayers of Scripture, Global Day of Prayer and Praying Friends
Revisions Palmer Church of The Nazarene 2010