Day70
Prayer focus – FAITHFUL IN PRAYER … (Romans 12:12)
Let’s pray
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we submit our lives afresh to You this day.
Lord on this last day of corporate PRAYER we give unto You – our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice. We do not want to go back to who we were before the lockdown, for Lord – You were with us, You met with us, You changed us and pulled us closer!We do not want to be conformed to the behaviour and customs of this world anymore. Lord please keep transforming us into new people, who are more like You. Lord change the wrong ways we think. We want to learn to know Your will in every situation. We want to know what is Your good, pleasing and perfect will for us, as we move from lockdown into this new, unfamiliar season. (Romans 12:1-2 NLT) Lord as we move from lockdown we say with Moses: – “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” (Exodus 33:15)
Lord help us to remain FAITHFUL in PRAYER. Lord thank You for the increase of PRAYER right throughout the world in this time of the coronavirus. Lord empower more of Your children to start interceding for the lost , for the persecuted church and for Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6 :10 ) Thank You Lord for all the many that have turned to You in this time because of the FAITHFUL PRAYERS of your children. ( bring before the Lord in PRAYER those around you that still do not know Him)
Thank You Lord for the encouragement from Your Word that we don’t have to worry about anything. You say that we need to trust You and bring everything before You in PRAYER. Lord You say we need to tell You what we need. You say that we need to be thankful for all You have done for us. Oh Lord You say if we do this – we will experience Your peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. Your peace will guard our hearts and minds as we live in Christ Jesus. Oh Lord we do as You say – we fix our thoughts on what is true, and honourable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. We think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. As we move from here we will keep putting into practice all we have learned and received from You – everything we heard from You and saw You doing. Then we know that Your peace will be with us forever.(Philippians 4:6-9 NLT)
Lord we have now PRAYED together daily with believers from across the world – oh Lord it was such a great joy! Thank You Lord for the unity amongst Your praying children in this time – Lord please fulfil the PRAYER of Your Son Jesus in John 17 – where He asked You to make us one in You.(John 17) Lord as we are knitted together now, we want to remain and grow even closer together in Your love.
Oh Lord our hearts are breaking when we see the racial tensions, hatred and atrocities across the world in this time. Oh Lord have mercy. Come heal Your church of our lovelessness, teach us to love like You love. We have sinned against you, forgive us Lord! Oh Lord come bring Your healing balm into this great pain. Lord remind us to keep on PRAYING the words of Jesus for unity amongst Your children. Lord as we move from lockdown guide us into being true PRAYING ambassadors of Your love and reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5)
Lord when seventy years of captivity was completed for the Israelites in Babylon ,Your son – Daniel repented on behalf of his people and You brought them out of captivity. Lord we have now completed 70 days in lockdown. Lord we have cried out to You and have repented of so many sins.Lord show us what more we need to repent of, come purify Your bride Lord.
Oh Lord have mercy and destroy the coronavirus . Please Lord ,bring a cure and release us into a coronavirus free society. Oh Lord Your plans for Your children are always – plans to prosper them and not to harm them, plans to give them a hope and a future. You say when we call on You and PRAY to You, You will listen to us. Oh Lord You say – we will seek You and find You, when we seek You with all our hearts. (Jeremiah 29:10-14 )Lord we seek You with all our hearts !
Lord – today as we complete the 70 days of PRAYER we want to pray like Your son Jabez prayed. Oh Lord his mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. Oh Lord this time of lockdown, sickness and upheaval have been painful. Lord, Jabez PRAYED and cried out to You, asking that You would bless him and expand his territory! He asked You to be with him in all that he did , and to keep him from all trouble and pain! Lord You granted him his request. Our request is that You would bless and expand Your church on earth and that You would be with us in all we do, as we go from lockdown. We ask that You would protect us, our families and loved ones from the trouble and pain that the coronavirus causes. Oh Lord please grant us our request and use us all to the glory of Your Name! (1 Chronicles 4:10 NLT)
Lord Your Word says that whatever we ask in PRAYER, if we believe it You will grant it, Lord we believe! (Mark 11:24)
Greatness, power, glory, victory, and honour belong to You alone Lord. Everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You! The kingdom belongs to You, LORD! You are the Head, the Ruler over everything. We worship You!(1 Chronicles 29:11 ERV)
Amen
Day68
Prayer focus – BE JOYFUL IN HOPE… (Romans 12:12)
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we submit our lives afresh to You this day. You are our HOPE and we trust in You!
Lord we give unto You – our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice. We do not want to be conformed to the behaviour and customs of this world, Lord please transform us into new people by changing the wrong ways we think. We want to learn to know Your will in every situation. We want to know what is Your good, pleasing and perfect will for us.(Romans 12:1-2 NLT)We want to be Your vessels of Your HOPE.
Oh Lord You said when we are tired ,worn out and burned out on religion that we must come to You. You said if we come away with You, we will recover our life. You said You would show us how to take a real rest. You said we must walk with You and work with You. You said You would teach us the unforced rhythms of Your grace. You said that You would not lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on us . Oh Lord You promised that if we keep company with You ,we would learn to live freely and lightly so that we can be bringers of Your HOPE to those who are burdened by the struggles of the world around us. (Matthew 11:28-30 MSG) Lord thank You for the gift of lockdown – we came away with You and we spent time with You. We are refreshed and filled – to be Your HOPE bearers. Lord to those of us that are still in lockdown help us to continuously and purposefully choose to spend extra time daily with You.
Lord meet us where we are at and take us deeper in knowing Your ways. Fill us with new HOPE for this new season. Lord as we move out from lockdown ,fill us afresh with the power of Your Holy Spirit to make a defence to anyone who asks us for a reason for the HOPE that is in us . Help us to make that defence with with gentleness and respect.(1 Peter 3:15-16 ) Lord use Your church to bring the HOPE of the Gospel to those around us who are afraid, who are suffering of depression, who are contemplating suicide, who are sick or dying of Covid- 19.
Lord we are enthusiastic to serve You in this new season. Lord please help us keep our passion toward You boiling hot!We want to radiate with the glow of Your Holy Spirit as we serve You . Lord this HOPE within us want to burst forth to release a continual joy. Lord we want to commune with You at all times. Lord as we move out show us where to contribute to the needs of those around us.
(Romans 12:11-13 TPT)
Lord we glory in our sufferings of this time , because we know that our suffering will produce perseverance and perseverance, character; and character, HOPE. (Romans 5:3-4 )Lord fill us
with joy and peace as we trust in You , so that we might overflow with HOPE by the power of Your Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) Lord our world is so broken – as Your HOPE overflow from Your children let it wash over those that are hopeless and without direction in their brokenness. Lord bring healing and wholeness through the HOPE of Your Gospel.
(Bring before the throne of grace the brokenness of those around you and also of those across the world. Ask the Lord to bring His HOPE and healing into those situations.)
Lord You are our portion, our HOPE is in You. (Lamentations 3:24I)
In Jesus Christ – our HOPE of glory’s Name
Amen
Day69
Prayer focus – PATIENT IN AFFLICTION…(Romans 12:12)
Let’s pray
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we submit our lives afresh to You this day. We know that You are always with us , even in this time of great AFFLICTION.
Lord we give unto You – our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice. We do not want to be conformed to the behaviour and customs of this world, Lord please transform us into new people by changing the wrong ways we think. We want to learn to know Your will in every situation. We want to know what is Your good, pleasing and perfect will for us.(Romans 12:1-2 NLT)Lord we are waiting PATIENTLY as You progressively reveal Your perfect will for each of our individual lives.
Oh Lord in this time of the coronavirus many across the world have been through – and some are still going through a deep dark valley of AFFLICTION . Oh Lord it is a time of crushing. Many have been pressed , squeezed, stressed, burdened and troubled. Oh Lord were it not for You many would have given up on life itself. Thank You Lord that when we go through the deep dark valleys and waters ,You are with us. (Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 43:2) Lord we bring those amongst us that are struggling to keep their heads above the waters of AFFLICTION before Your throne.
(Bring by names those that you know are struggling before the Lord).
Lord we plead for them before Your throne. Oh Lord we submit before You and withstand depression, suicide, heaviness and hopelessness, for Lord Your Word says if we submit to You and withstand Satan ,he will flee from us.(James 4:7) Lord we proclaim over our families and all those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or who are sick with the coronavirus – that they will live and not die before their time, that they will live and live to proclaim Your deeds. (Psalm 118:17)Lord ,thank You that we can rejoice and know You did not give us a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. (2 Timothy1:7)
Lord although some are moving out of lockdown we know that it might still be some time before all will be back to a new normal. Please teach us Your PATIENCE and give us your Peace that is above all understanding. (Philippians 4:7)
Lord we ask that you would fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding in this time, so that we would walk in a manner worthy and fully pleasing to You. That we will be bearing fruit in every good work as we move out of lockdown. Lord we ask that You would teach us so that we would be ever increasing in the knowledge of You, our Lord. Please strengthened us with all power, according to Your glorious might, to be able to endure with PATIENCE and full of Your joy! (Colossians 1:9-11 ESV)
Oh Lord You say we must be PATIENT in AFFLICTION , help us to keep trusting in You and not to lean on our own understanding. Lord in all our ways we choose to daily submit to You ,for You say if we do that You will make our paths straight. (Romans 12:12, Proverbs 3:5-6)
Thank You Lord that Your word says that we do not have to be strong in our own right to be able to PATIENTLY endure AFFLICTION. You say that Your grace is sufficient for us , for Your power is made perfect in our weakness. Therefore we will boast all the more gladly about our weaknesses, so that Your power may rest on us .For Your Son Jesus Christ’s sake we delight in our weaknesses, in insults, in hardships – even now in this time of the coronavirus, in persecutions and in difficulties. For when we are weak, then we are strong in You, Lord!(2 Corinthians 12:9-11)
Oh Lord grow our PATIENCE in this time of AFFLICTION so that we can be a blessing to those around us.
We pray this prayer in the name of the One who were AFFLICTED and crushed for our iniquities.
In the Name of Jesus Christ
Amen
Day66
Praying the Scriptures
PENTECOST
“When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy. And I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; the sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day. And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
Acts 2:1-4, 17-21, 42-47 ESV
Day67
Day 70 on the 4th of June 2020 will be our last day of Prayer.
Prayer focus : 1 – 4 June – ROMANS 12
1 June – LOVE IN ACTION
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we submit our lives afresh to You this day.
Lord we give unto You our bodies as a living and holy sacrifice. We do not want to be conformed to the behaviour and customs of this world, Lord please transform us into new people by changing the wrong ways we think. We want to learn to know Your will in every situation. We want to know what is Your good, pleasing and perfect will for us.(Romans 12:1-2 NLT)
Oh Lord we come to You – overjoyed by the commemoration of the outpouring of Your Holy Spirit yesterday!
Lord as we have now been in lockdown over many days – we think back of how Your disciples spent time waiting and praying after You ascended on high . They were also in their own lockdown – in the upper Room in Jerusalem. Lord, they prayed and waited for You to empower them by Your Spirit. Lord ,Your church is again praying and waiting , please pour out Your Spirit over us.
Oh Lord we pray for an outpouring of Your LOVE over Your church – such as the world has never seen before. Father make us One in Your LOVE. Lord Let us LOVE in word and deed. Lord activate us, Your church – to flow like a river of Your sincere LOVE, to hate what is evil and cling to what is good. Let us be so devoted to one another, in Your LOVE, that the world will know by our actions that we are Your disciples. Lord may they see how Your LOVE empowers us ,so that we will honour one another above ourselves. Oh Lord let us be so compelled by Your LOVE that we will never lack in zeal, prayer and action as we serve You and one another.(Romans 12 :9-11,2 Corinthians 5:14)Lord You said that we must love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us , so that we may be Your sons and daughters. (Matthew 5:43-48 ESV) Help us Lord as we move out of lockdown to LOVE in such a way that Your LOVE through us will even reach the hearts of our enemies.
Lord as we prepare to move out of lockdown please open new doors of opportunity for us to enter. Lord use us to pour Your LOVE into the homes, hospitals, meetings, jails, care centres, old age homes, police stations, work places, refugee camps and everywhere else you send us – physically and virtually. Lord help us not to hold back but to be bold witnesses full of LOVE and without judgement. (2 Timothy 4:2,Matthew 7:1)Lord in Your LOVE there is no fear, for perfect LOVE casts out fear. Thank You Lord that Your LOVE in us is driving out the fear of the coronavirus. (1 John 4:18)
Lord let Your LOVE through us, Your children bring healing, reconciliation, restoration and salvation to millions across the world in this time. Lord we are answering Your new commandment to LOVE one another, just as You have LOVED us. Teach us Lord to LOVE like You LOVE , for Your LOVE covers a multitude of sins. Your LOVE is kind and patient and it will last forever. (1 Corinthians 13:4, 6-10, 13 ,John 13:34-35)
Lord as we enter this new season we choose LOVE, for true, pure LOVE comes from You, Lord. You are LOVE , and all who live in LOVE, live in You and You live in them. As we live and move in You , our LOVE grows more perfect. We LOVE each other because YOU loved us first. (1 John 4:7, 16-19)
Lord send us out soaked in Your LOVE to reach the world ,like the first disciples did after You poured out Your Spirit over them. Strengthen us to endure in Your LOVE.
In the Name of the One who LOVED us so much that He gave His life for us.
In the Name of Jesus Christ
Amen
Day64
SOUND FROM HEAVEN
WORLDWIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
21-31 MAY 2020
FRIDAY
DAY 9: 29 May 2020
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
Confession & repentance: Personal sin
And He said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” (Mark 7:20-23)
Prayer:
Holy Father, I confess that pride in my life has resulted in much unnecessary strife and quarrels with family, friends, colleagues and even church members. I confess my sin of placing tradition, culture and preconceived ideas about God and church before Your Word. I furthermore confess my sin of personal idols like sport, over-eating, hobbies, etc., anything resulting in neglecting my relationship with You. (Ex 20:4; Eph 5:5)
For this, we truly repent.
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
Forgiving one another
Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.” (Matt 18:22)
Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, we pray for every person who testifies of loving Jesus Christ, to be quick to forgive, quick to make right and be kept without offence until Your return. (Acts 24:16; Matt 18:35) Help us not to count offences, neither the number of times we have to forgive, adding no ‘but’ to our prayers, and to trust You wholeheartedly to avenge us. (Luk 18:7)
Simple prayer:
Lord Jesus, let me be quick to forgive.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
Rock that is higher than I
(Ps 62:2)
We proclaim that in every personal crisis, You are the Rock that is higher than us, You are our only Rock and our salvation; You are our defence; we shall not be greatly moved.
Day65
*SOUND FROM HEAVEN*
*WORLDWIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL*
*21-31 MAY 2020*
*SATERDAY*
DAY 10: 30 May 2020
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
*Confession & repentance:* *Walk in faith*
Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Heb 12:2)
*Prayer:*
Heavenly Father, You are the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Forgive us for not trusting You, relying on You, surrendering to You and putting our faith in You. We quickly resort to our own ways, following our own dictates and working out our own ways. Therefore, we are turning away from sin that so easily entangles us, hindering us from fulfilling Your purpose for our lives. (Heb 2:10, 5:7, 10:7-10) Lord, we truly repent.
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
*The Kingdom of Heaven is like…*
*A wedding feast*
(Matt 22:1-14)
Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.’… “For many are called, but few are chosen.” (Matt 22:8,14)
*Prayer:*
Lord of the harvest, we pray that Christians will obey Your call to holiness and purity, and to live consecrated lives, separated from the world and its passions. That those who walk uprightly will prove themselves ready and be chosen.
*Simple prayer:*
Lord Jesus, sanctify my life.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
*Faithful God* (Deut 7:9)
We proclaim that You are the Faithful God, even though we are unfaithful. You keep covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love You and keep Your commandments.
_*Full version of this Calendar*_
https://jwipn.com/10-days-of-prayer-before-pentecost/
_A Jericho Walls Prayer Initiative_
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Additional resources available at www.globalvoiceofprayer.com/sound-from-heaven/
Day62
SOUND FROM HEAVEN
WORLDWIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
21-31 MAY 2020
WEDNESDAY
DAY 7: 27 May 2020
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
Confession & repentance:
Women & children
God of love, forgive us for neglecting and turning our eyes away from the widow and the orphan, of women and children suffering injustice because of the brokenness of society. (Ps 11:5) Forgive us for neglecting and hesitating to become involved in the lives of widows, orphans and those who are suffering, and for not bringing your light into in their darkness. (Matt 5:14) For this, we truly repent. Make us willing and able to do Your will. (Isa 10:18)
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
A dragnet
…when it was full, they drew to shore, and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels but threw the bad away. (Matt 13:48)
Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, we pray for the Holy Spirit to convict the world of sin, and of righteousness and of judgment (Joh 16:8), so that, at the end of the age, when Your angels come to separate the wicked from among the just, more souls will be saved than those who will be cast into the furnace of fire.
Simple prayer:
Lord Jesus, purify your Bride.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
Healer (Ex 15:26)
We proclaim Your Name as Healer over every widow, orphan, every man, woman and child suffering injustice, pain and sickness.
Day63
SOUND FROM HEAVEN
WORLDWIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
21-31 MAY 2020
THURSDAY
DAY 8: 28 May 2020
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
Confession & repentance:
Poor & needy
Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” (Matt 19:21)
Prayer:
Father of mercy, forgive us for turning a blind eye, for distancing ourselves from the plight and need of the poor and the needy, from shying away from the unemployed and the downtrodden, while having the means to help but taking care of our own needs first. (Deut 15:10-11; Prov 3:27-28; Isa 58:6-11; 1 Joh 3:17). For this, we truly repent.
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
New and old treasures
Therefore every teacher and interpreter of the Sacred Writings who has been instructed about and trained for the Kingdom of heaven and has become a disciple is like a householder who brings forth out of his storehouse treasure that is new and [treasure that is] old [the fresh as well as the familiar]. (Matt 13:52, Amp)
Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, we pray for every disciple of Your Word, to teach, admonish, encourage and correct those entrusted to them – both young and old, both wise and simple – so that none may perish, but all may be saved.
Simple prayer:
Lord Jesus, multiply the disciple-makers.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
El Shaddai / All-sufficient God (Gen 17:1)
We proclaim that You are more than enough, the all-sufficient God, abundantly able to provide in every need of those in distress, unemployed, downtrodden, poor and needy
Day60
SOUND FROM HEAVEN
WORLDWIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
21-31 MAY 2020
MONDAY
DAY 5: 25 May 2020
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
Confession & repentance:
Fraud & corruption
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (1 Tim 6:4-10)
Prayer:
Father, we confess our love for money, our greed and appetite for unjust gain. Forgive us for corrupt financial practices, for large-scale unprincipled favouritism, partiality, obtaining “blood money” at the expense of someone else and for self-enrichment. For this, we truly repent.
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
A hidden treasure
Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy, over it, he went and sold all that he had and bought that field. (Matt 13:44)
Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, we pray for a generation of men and women to emerge, who will not love money or fall to the lusts of the flesh, but who will be dedicated to share the Gospel with the unsaved, even at great personal sacrifice.
Simple prayer:
Lord Jesus, I surrender all to you.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
Saviour of the world
(1 Joh 4:14)
We proclaim Your Name – Saviour – over every soul in our nation, breaking every stronghold of evil, setting men and women free from bondage and turning their hearts to their Heavenly Father.
Day61
SOUND FROM HEAVEN
WORLDWIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
21-31 MAY 2020
TUESDAY
DAY 6: 26 May 2020
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
Confession & repentance:
Families, divorce, sexual offences
Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God. (Gal 5:19-22)
Prayer:
Father, we confess that we have profaned Your ordained institution of marriage, often breaking covenant by lusting after things that you prohibit. Forgive us for all forms of adultery, fornication, rape, incest, sexual molestation, assault and other sexual perversions. For this, we truly repent.
(Ex 20:14, 17; Col 3:18-19)
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
The sower who went out to sow(Matt 13:18-23)
But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” (Matt 13:23)
Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, we pray for the message of Your Kingdom to reach every nation on earth, touching the hearts and minds of people. We pray for the soil of every heart to be ready and open, fertile and bearing much fruit for Your glory.
Simple prayer:
Lord, may my heart become fertile soil and bear much fruit.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
Redeemer (Isa 59:20)
We proclaim You as Redeemer of every household where there is suffering, pain, loneliness, rejection and violence. You redeem and restore those who are hurt as well as those who turn from their transgressions.
Day58
SOUND FROM HEAVEN
WORLD-WIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
21-31 MAY 2020
SATURDAY
DAY 3: 23 May 2020
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
Confession & repentance: Idolatry
Father, we repent of the idols we submit to and allow in our lives, as well as things of the world taking priority over spending time with You: screen time, social media, TV, material possessions, gambling, drugs & pornography and many such things. (Ex 20:4-5).
Forgive us for honouring idols of silver and gold. (Isa 2:20-21; Ps 135:15-18), yielding to the lusts of the flesh (Col 3:5), being insincere in our love and worship. (Hos 10:2).
For this, we truly repent.
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
The Mustard Seed and the Leaven
(Matt 13:31-32)
The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds…
(Matt 13:31-32)
Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, we pray for a new generation of nameless, faceless men and women, to arise that will boldly speak and testify about Your love, life and resurrection from the dead, so that of the increase of Your government there shall be no end. (Luk 1:33)
Simple prayer:
Lord give me faith.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
Deliverer (Ps 70:5)
We proclaim that You, oh God – through Jesus Christ – are the Deliverer of everyone who cries out to You for help, to deliver them from evil, wickedness and bondage.
Day59
SOUND FROM HEAVEN
WORLDWIDE 24/7 PRAYER FOR REVIVAL
21-31 MAY 2020
SUNDAY
DAY 4: 24 May 2020
LORD JESUS RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
Confession & repentance:
Murder, crime & violence
Father of mercy, forgive us as the church, for allowing the legalising of abortion, for our prejudices regarding robbery, theft, bribery, the rich and the poor, and for tolerating domestic violence – fearing the reaction of perpetrators. Forgive us for tolerating adultery, lies, and false witnesses. Forgive us for not valuing and protecting life, the livelihood of others, the safety of families, especially children, with godly fear.
(Ex 20:13; Matt 5:21; 19:1; Rom 13:9).
For this, we truly repent.
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
Leaven
The Kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened. (Matt 13:33)
Prayer:
Lord of the harvest, we pray for men and women, filled with the Holy Spirit, who will overcome the devil and all his works, by the blood of the Lamb, by the word of their testimony, and not loving their lives even to death. (Rev 12:11)
Simple prayer:
Lord, make me an overcomer.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
Restorer (Ps 23:3)
Lord Jesus, we proclaim Your name as Restorer over every instance of wickedness, murder, crime and violence in our nation. You are able to restore all things. (Acts 3:20-21)
Day56
LORD JESUS, RESTORE US…
(Ps 80:7 & Matt 3:2)
*Confession & repentance:*
*Church leaders & members*
Father, forgive us for losing our first love, growing cold, and for not loving You with all our soul and mind and all our strength and our neighbours as ourselves.
(Mark 12:28-30; Rev 2:4-5, 3:16)
Forgive us for compromising the preaching of the pure, undefiled Gospel; and for failing to fulfil Your command in Matthew 28:19.
(Matt 28:19-20; 2 Cor 5:18-21; Mark 16:15; Eph 3:5)
Forgive us for failing to equip the Body of Christ to do good works, so they may grow in the knowledge of the Son of God and become spiritually mature, attaining the whole measure of the fulness of Christ.
(Eph 4:11-13; 1 Thess 5:11; 1 Cor 12:1-31)
LET YOUR KINGDOM COME !!
*The Kingdom of heaven is like…*
_A virgin, ready to meet the bridegroom_
(Matt 25:1-13)
“Then the Kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” (Matt 25:1)
*Prayer:*
Lord Jesus Christ, our Bridegroom, we pray for the Bride of Christ to be pure, diligent, and shining brightly in Your Kingdom in these last days. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon the Bride, fill us with all the fullness of Christ, so that we may be the light of the world, a city set on a hill, glorifying Your name, expanding Your Kingdom. (Matt 5:14)
*Simple prayer:*
Lord Jesus, fill my lamp to overflow.
DECLARING GOD’S NAME:
*Spirit of holiness*
(Rom 1:4)
We proclaim the powerful work of the Spirit of holiness in every heart to convict the world of sin, and of righteousness and of judgment. (Joh 16:8)
Day57
May the following testimony of how God speaks to people during ‘Lockdown’ encourage you today. He is with us and speaks through the ordinary
TESTIMONY from Lena (South Africa)
Dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ.
This week has been an emotional challenge for me. Things laying heavy on my heart that I prayed for was long. I prayed & asked the Lord’s guidance, provision, wisdom, but most of all for protection. Our daughter, husband and little granddaughter live in another province. Our son, due to the current circumstances is also not close by, actually a couple of 1000km away. I was awake at about 22:26, on Tuesday, 19 May, 2020. My heart & mind were really troubled. Emotionally, not in a great place. I cried, literally, & was praying & asking God to protect my children. There are many unsettling things taking place in the world, as well as in my country , apart from the CV19.
I am a mother, wife & teacher. Hence, my natural protective, caring mode is being blocked off, so to say, by an outside force. An enemy trying to rule, where it should not & attempting to prevent me from protecting/ caring for my family. However, even during this separation I know I am able to do so, but through prayer. Which I did. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
As I could’nt sleep, I went to the kitchen & thought I could do something constructive. I started slicing the naartjie peels( citrus fruit satsuma) preparing to make sweet marmalade.
Whilst slicing the naartjie peels, the refreshing, uplifting, fragrance was every where. I took a handful of naartjie peel & just inhaled the fresh smell. It reminded me of when I was young, on the farm, free, no worries or fear. It came to my mind, that God must surely be trying to speak to me & remind me, it will be ok. The uplifting, refreshed scent the naartjie peel, awoke my thoughts, it would be ok, God is here, & taking care in this turbulent time. He reminded me, to smell His fragrance, and not let the enemy of the world sow fear into our hearts. He would take care and protect all children.
During this late hour, my phone received the daily Corona Global Prayer Devotion, from Anneke Rabe
I sat down to read it. It was her own testimony of God speaking to her through Body Butter ( grapefruit & later naartjie (satsuma) citrus fruit. What a coincidence!
I instinctively knew that the Holy Spirit was speaking to me, through Anneke’s testimony. The words I heard was ” do not be afraid, I, God, will be with you, your children & protect you.”
I felt at peace & thanked Him for his presence.
Today, 21 May ,2020, other friends of mine, Gerda & Hennie Nel, sent me a message this morning. It was a quote by D.H.Lawrence:
” I got the blues thinking of the future, so I left off & made some marmalade. It’s amazing how it cheers one up, to shred orange and scrub the floor.”
Unbeknown to them of my previous evenings heart ache & turmoil, they felt to send me that message. “Marmalade”
I am sure that it is only the Holy Spirit speaking to their hearts to send me that confirmation message. 🙏🏻💕 So, yes, to make sweet marmalade is telling me, all will be good, the smell & fragrance I smelled was God, in His awesomeness, reminding us He is in control.
How did they know to send such messages? Especially during this lock down, no visiting friends. The Holy Spirit speaks to us, from one believer to another, he sends messages, like we’re connected on wave lengths of communication. So it works. -Two messages about citrus fruit. God sends his messages of Hope & encouragement in extraordinary ways. We are connected even when the enemy wants to separate us all. Prayer cannot be stopped.
2 Corinthians 2:14
But, thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.
I smiled, when I read the word ‘fragrance” in this verse, the citrus fruit in winter….I knew God has His hand of protection over all of us.
We eat and enjoy, oranges, grapefruit & naartjies in winter. Why, I thought?
They are a source of vitamin C, necessary for the growth, development & repair of all body functions, the immune system, wound healing & maintenance of the body. It boosts immunity.
Confirmation, God is gently reminding us, through the citrus naartjie fragrance, that when we belong to Him, trust Him, we are protected and immune to any illness, pain, fear or hurt.
1: Sight see things to the glory of God.
2: Smell things to the glory of God.
3: Touch the lives of others through the glory of God.
4: Taste & eat things to the glory of God.
5: Hearing things to the glory of God.
I realised, that my vitamin C = Christ.
Chist is my Vitamin C.
Use all your 5 senses, to be receptive, God is faithful.
Amen.
God bless you all
Day54
Prayer focus – IGNITE
Let’s pray –
Father God, our hearts are filled with gratitude and love toward You today. In this time of lockdown, questions and challenges we have truly come to know You as Provider, Comforter, Fortress, Rock. We clothe ourselves with Your joy as our strength, and remember again that it’s not by might, nor by power but by Your Spirit that we overcome. (Neh 8:10, Zech 4:6) There is none like You! Thank You that, in this time of stripping, you IGNITE in us a new sense of reliance on You.
Father, we are overjoyed by the new things that we see blossoming all around us, the promise of blessing and revival on the horizon. Your people have prayed and waited for many years, and now, in the tension of adversity and pressure, the breakthrough is so near – the smell of rain is heavy in the air. O Lord, will You not IGNITE in us a new hope, a greater expectation of things to come! We look to You.
Lord, as creation eagerly awaits the rising of the sons, IGNITE in us an even greater passion to pray for souls, for restoration, for Your Kingdom to come to Earth as it is in Heaven. (Rom 8:19, Mat 6:10) Make us vigilant in our prayers against a pandemic that threatens our health, our livelihoods and economies, but cannot destroy our hope. Would you raise up a generation of Joshua’s that seek You and You alone.
IGNITE in us a desire for consecration, Holy Spirit, that in pressing in, we would gain a greater sense of Your will and move as You move, speak when You speak.
We relinquish our own agendas and plans – we ask for Your thoughts and strategies. (1 Cor 2:11-13)
Father, we pray for our Muslim brothers as they cry out to their god for revelation, dreams and visitations in this time. We pray that a revival would be IGNITED among them that would spread across the Earth to even the most hardened regions. Have mercy, O Lord! May we see hundreds of thousands come to salvation – for we know that You love them and long to draw them to You. Would You appear to many as they cry out for encounters. Bring freedom and grace, we pray!
Ah Lord, we stand in awe of Your wisdom and perfection. There truly is none like You. We trust You as we await the unveiling of Your great plan, the fulfilment of Your promises, and the liberation of creation from the bondage to decay into glorious freedom.
(Rom 8:20)
In Your precious Name, the Name above all Names,
Amen
Day55
Prayer focus – GOD SPEAKS – MAY WE HEAR…
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we submit our all to You.
Oh Lord – You SPEAK, and whatever Word You SPEAK will be performed. (Ezekiel 12:25) Lord You say that You stand at the door and are knocking. You say if we HEAR Your voice and open the door, You will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Those who are victorious will sit with You on Your throne, just as You were victorious and are sitting with the Father on His throne. You say that anyone with ears to HEAR must listen to Your Spirit. (Revelation 3:20-22 NLT) Oh Lord, as Your children we yearn to HEAR what You are saying to us in this time. SPEAK Lord we are listening… (take some time to quiet your spirit before the Lord and listen to what He is SPEAKING to you…if He convicts you of sin repent, if He embraces you with His love, healing or restoration …receive)
Lord You said we will be blessed if we HEAR Your words and put it into practice. (Luke 11:28 NLT) Lord we are willing to do what You say , be with us , strengthen us ,help us to do what You SAY.
Oh Lord You are without comparison – no one is like You. (Isaiah 46:5) You SPEAK to all of us in different ways. Sometimes You SPEAK with ‘the still small voice’. (1 Kings 19:12)At other times Your WORD is like fire and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? (Jeremiah 23:29) Lord You SPEAK in so many ways – so that we can understand You. Thank You Lord that You guide us and that if we truly put You first in our lives – we will HEAR Your voice behind us saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” You will guide us to turn to the right or to turn to the left. (Isaiah 30:21) Oh Lord how wonderful and reassuring for us to know that Your voice will guide us – also now in this uncertain time.
Lord in this time of lockdown train us to sharpen our 5 senses to experience and HEAR You in a fresh way. Lord for such a long time most of us were trapped by the things of the world and by busyness. Lord forgive us for not taking more time to enjoy You, to listen for Your voice, to wait until we HEAR You. Lord for so long – many of us focused on the macro ,please take us now – into micro time with You. Lord we want to HEAR You in the sounds , smells, tastes, touch and sights around us in this time.
Oh Lord we submit our physical bodies to You and ask that You would SPEAK to us through our 5 senses . Our bodies are Your temples. As the Israelites went to the temple Solomon built for You – to worship and learn more of You, we want to learn more of You through the 5 senses in our physical temples. (1 Kings 6:7-38) (1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV)
HEARING GOD THROUGH TASTE
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!(Psalm 34:8 ESV)Lord when we take communion ,the taste of the wine and the bread reminds us of Your love and what You endured for us, thank You Lord. We also taste Your forgiveness and are reminded to continually forgive those who have sinned against us. Lord as we enjoy our food and drink, during this time – we thank You Lord for Your provision and for the wonderful expression of Your love for us in the food and drink we taste daily. Lord SPEAK to us through what we eat and drink in this time – thank You that You prepare a table before us
in the presence of our enemies – we worship You. (Psalm 23:5)
Father we also bring before You those who have no food and water – please Lord in Your great mercy and goodness provide for them. Let them taste Your goodness through those You use to provide for them in food and drink.
HEARING GOD THROUGH WHAT WE SEE
Lord You are our praise. You are our God and You have done great and wonderful things that our eyes have seen. (Deuteronomy 10:21 ESV)Lord give us new eyes to see You in the everyday pictures of our lives. Lord show us Your greatness in the the uniqueness and beauty of every human being around us. Let us see with new eyes the awesomeness of Your creation. Lord the heavens proclaim Your glory. The skies display Your craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to SPEAK ; night after night they make You known.(Psalms 19:1-2 NLT)Lord open our hearts so that we may HEAR in a new way as we SEE.
HEARING GOD THROUGH TOUCH
Lord in this time of the coronavirus where we cannot touch or hug people we realise how we took for granted the simple act of touching one another. Thank You Lord for those in our households that we can still touch in this time. Lord speak to us as we touch those around us. Lord touch the hearts of those who are alone in this time – SPEAK to them by Your touch Lord. Oh Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our Potter; we were touched, moulded and formed by the work of Your hand. (Isaiah 64:8 ESV)Father, Your Son Jesus laid His hands on the sick and by His touch every one of them were healed. (Luke 4:40 ESV) Oh Lord as we ponder on HEARING Your voice through touch, we ask that You would touch the physically and spiritually sick amongst us and heal them.
HEARING GOD THROUGH SMELL
Oh Lord speak to us in the aromas we smell. Let us appreciate the smells of our loved ones, the food we eat, the fresh smell of rain on the earth , the beautiful aromas of flowers… Lord we HEAR You in what we smell… Use us Lord to be a beautiful, fragrant aroma of Christ to those around us… (2 Corinthians 2:15 ESV)
HEARING GOD THROUGH SOUND
Oh Lord SPEAK to us through the sounds around us. Lord help us to tune our ears to HEAR the sounds of the birds, the bees, the water, the gentle breeze, the thunder, the soothing rhythm of soft rain on a tin roof , the beauty of classical music, the anointed songs unto You and all the other beautiful sounds around us. Lord we will ponder and HEAR Your greatness in these sounds. Lord help us to become active listeners… all day long. For You say that Your sheep HEAR Your voice, and You know us and we will follow You. (John 10:27 ESV)
HEARING GOD THROUH HIS WORD
Oh Lord thank You for Your WORD and that You still SPEAK to us daily through Your WORD! Your WORD (Our Bible) is breathed out by You and is profitable for our teaching, reproof, correction, and for our training in righteousness, so that we may be competent and equipped for every good work.(2 Timothy 3:16-17 ) We know that faith comes by HEARING and HEARING from Your WORD!
SPEAK Lord we are listening
In Jesus name
Amen
Day52
Prayer focus – THE FEAR OF THE LORD
Let’s pray –
O Lord our God, You are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty,
covering yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent. (Psalm 104:1-4)
Father, as we approach Your throne, we remember how Your people, the Israelites, quaked before You, the Untouchable One – a blazing fire and darkness and gloom. Indeed, so terrifying was the sight of Your Presence that Your servant Moses said, ‘I tremble with FEAR.’ Today we worship You with REVERENCE and awe – for Your Word says that You are a consuming fire. (Heb 12:8-29)
A voice is heard in our land, lamentation and bitter weeping. We cover ourselves in dust and ashes, for Your Word, O Lord, says that man shall have no other gods before You, but we have lost all REVERENCE for Your Name, and have created golden calves, becoming lovers of self, lovers of money, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. (Ex 20:3, 2 Tim 3:1-5) Have mercy, O God. We return to You with REVERENCE and FEAR.
Lord our God, You reign on high, and the train of Your robe fills the temple. (Isaiah 6:1) Your glory pulses throughout Creation. In your temple, all cry ‘Glory!’ (Psalm 29:9) We remember that Moses asked to see Your glory, and You replied that no man can see You and live. (Ex 33:18-23)
O Lord, would You bring back a REVERENCE for Your Word. We think of a time when Ezra the priest brought Your Word before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand. They stood in Your Presence, and listened to Your Word from early morning until midday. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. (Neh 8:1-8) Restore a REVERENCE for Your Word in this time Lord, and increase our capacity to receive Your revelation; to study, interpret and to teach it!
O Lord, we perceive in this time that there are prophets that run, though you did not send them. They prophesy, though You did not speak to them, filling many with vain hopes. May your servants, the prophets delight in the FEAR of the Lord as they stand in Your council, and proclaim Your word to Your people. (Jer 23:16-22, Is 11:3)
Father, You remind us that to draw near to listen is better than to be hasty to utter a word before You. In a time of social media, self-empowerment and self-expression, may Your children demonstrate something different by letting our words be few. (Eccl 5:1-3)
We thank You Lord, that though You are a Holy God, we may freely approach Your throne of grace through Your Son. We thank You that in Him we are more than conquerors – not conforming to the patterns of this world, but being FEARLESS in the face of intense challenges and uncertainty.
In Acts 9 we see a Church that had peace and was being built up – walking in the FEAR of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they multiplied greatly. (Acts 9:31) May this be true of us.
We remember that the FEAR of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
(Prov 19:23) We hide ourselves in You O Lord, the FEAR of Israel, our Redeemer and King.
Amen
Day53
Prayer focus – LOVE
Let’s pray –
Our Father in heaven, the Father of LOVE, through the abundance of your steadfast LOVE we will enter your house. We will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you. (Psalms 5:7-8) How precious is your steadfast LOVE, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. (Psalms 36:7)
LORD God, You LOVED the world so much, that You gave your only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For You did not send your Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. (John 3:16-17) Father you are LOVE. Thank you for your steadfast love. Lord Jesus, we praise You that You showed to us your LOVE by dying on the cross for us. We can be sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, nor the Corona virus or the lockdown will be able to separate us from the LOVE of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans.8:38-39)
Lord Jesus, You gave us a new commandment, that we should LOVE the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our mind. Furthermore, we must LOVE one another: just as YOU have LOVED us, we also are to LOVE one another. By this all people will know that we are your disciples, if we have LOVE for one another. (Matthew 22:37; John 13:34-35) Lord we confess our lack of LOVE for ESPECIALLY those who different from us.
By this we know LOVE, that Jesus laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s LOVE abide in him? Let us not LOVE in word or talk but in deed and in truth especially in this time of the COVID-19 virus. (1 John 3:16-18)
Fill us with your Holy Spirit afresh today so that the fruit of the Spirit that is LOVE, joy, peace, patience (forbearance), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control will be evident in our lives. (Galatians 5:22-23) Then we can be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in LOVE, as Christ LOVED us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 4:1) And above all these we put on LOVE, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, to which indeed we were called in one body. And be thankful in all situations even in these unprecedented times. (Colossians 3:14-15)
May the Lord direct our hearts to the LOVE of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. (2 Thessalonians 3:5)
Amen
Day50
Prayer focus – CHILDREN & YOUTH
Let’s pray –
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in the whole earth! You have set Your glory in the heavens. You have made sure that children and infants praise You. Their praise is a wall that stops the talk of Your enemies. We think about the heavens – We think about what Your fingers have created. We think about the moon and stars that You have set in place. (Psalm 8 We bring You glory, honour and praise!
Lord, we come to You this day for we know that as a father has compassion on his children, so you have compassion on those who fear You. (Psalm 103:13) We bring before Your throne of grace all the children and young people across the nations of the world. Lord, Your Son Jesus said: Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Kingdom of God. (Mark 10:14) Father, have mercy on them! You know them each by name; You formed their inward parts. You knitted them together in their mother’s wombs. (Psalm 139:13)
(As we pray – bring before the Lord those children and young people that He lays on your heart.)
FEAR & ANXIETY
Father, we bring before You those suffering from fear and anxiety because of challenges in this time – The little ones that might pick up the fear and the uncertainty from their parents or older siblings; Those that are in their final school years and do not know if they will have enough time to catch up on all the work; Those who fear because their parents have lost their income; The students that do not know if they will be able to complete their courses in time and pay back study loans; The ones that have lost one or both parents, or family members due to the virus; The ones that are in fear and anxiety because they are in hospital for other illnesses, or they have the virus and their parents cannot come and visit them; Those that are in fear and anxiety because of the increase of abuse at home; or because they are alone. O Lord, have mercy!
Your Word says that all angels are Your ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation. (Hebrews 1:14) Father, please give Your angels command over these children and young people to minister Your supernatural peace that is above all understanding to them. (Psalm 91:11; Philippians 4;7)
EDUCATION & SCHOOLING
Lord, we ask that You will give those in education all around the world new and creative ways to reach young people online. We ask, Lord, for specific funding to be made available for those from poor backgrounds that don’t have adequate access to internet and equipment needed to be taught online. We ask also for Your wisdom for leaders in education worldwide. Lord, we pray for dedicated parents to have patience, wisdom and creativity with their children – to reassure their children and to help them with their schoolwork. May they draw closer to their children in this time.
ORPHANS AND THE DESTITUTE
Lord we bring before You all children and youth that live as orphans, those living in child-headed households, the homeless, those in refugee camps, those that are being trafficked and are in slavery across the world. Lord, our hearts cry out to You for them! You are the God of the impossible! You defend the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the refugee, giving him food and clothing. (Deut10:18) In You, the fatherless finds compassion. (Hosea 14:3) Lord, You are the Father of the fatherless. (Psalm 68:5) We ask that You protect young people at risk, and expose and bring to justice those that exploit ones such as these.
BAD INFLUENCES
Lord we ask that You would protect our children and youth in this time of lockdown from all the negative influences that come with television and the internet. Lord, protect them from cyberbullying, risky online behaviour and sexual exploitation.
We bring all the children and youth across the world before You and pray for them as if they are our own… Lord make known to them the path of life; for in Your Presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand, pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)
In the Name of Jesus,
Amen
Day51
Prayer focus – FAMILY
Let’s pray –
Father, this day we cry out to You as our ABBA! We are Your sons and Your daughters – You have sent the Spirit of Your Son into our hearts, that cries ABBA! Father! We are no longer slaves, but Your sons and daughters, and therefore heirs. (Galatians 4:6-7) ABBA, help us not to fall back into fear. Thank You that Your Spirit bears witness with our spirits that we are Your children. Thank You that we are fellow heirs with Christ – provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him. (Romans 8:15-17) Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Have mercy on us! (Mark 14:36)
Lord, this day we bring our families before You. We know as a Father, families are important to You. You say that You are the witness between husband and wife in the covenant of marriage. You made husband and wife one and gave a portion of Your Spirit in their union. You did this, Lord, for You were seeking godly offspring. (Malachi 2:15)
Lord, we bring before Your throne marriages in our nations. So many children are broken because of broken marriages across the Earth. You said that we must keep the marriage bed undefiled, for You, Lord, will judge the sexually immoral and the adulterous. (Hebrews 13:4) Lord, have mercy and forgive us for we have sinned and so many, also in the Church, have transgressed in this area. Forgive us for the many broken covenants. Lord, restore marriages and families – let Your Name be glorified!
(You can take time now to mention families and marriages that are facing challenges in this time).
Lord, there is so much discord and unforgiveness in our families. We ask that You would use this time of lockdown to bring Your children to introspection, repentance and Holy Spirit- inspired forgiveness, and for reconciliation to take place within families and marriages.
Lord, as intercessors we plead on behalf of the nations of the world – We have defiled our nations and the land we live on by the evil way many of us live. (Ezekiel 36:17) Forgive us, Lord, for idolatry – for loving money, sport, pleasure, ourselves and so many other things above You. You said, ‘You shall have no other gods before me.’ (Exodus 20:3) Forgive us, Lord, for not putting You first in our lives. Father, bring conviction to the hearts of Your children in this time to seek first Your Kingdom and righteousness, and then all the other things will fall into place. (Matthew 6:33)
Lord, we bring before You the households that are struggling to make ends meet during this time of economic turmoil – where many have lost their incomes. O Father, make a way for them – let people turn to You, and remind them that Your Word says the righteous will never beg for bread. (Psalm 37:25) Lord, direct those that have overflow to help where help is needed.
Lord, we bring before You the mothers that are pregnant in this time, those that are single, the elderly, the widows, the orphans, the mentally and physically disabled, the sick, those who are undergoing operations… We ask that Your peace will surround them and that You will hold Your hand of special protection over them.
Lord, we pray with the Apostle Paul, that according to the riches of Your glory You may grant us to be strengthened with power through Your Spirit in our inner beings, that Your Son, Jesus Christ, may dwell in our hearts through faith; that we, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that we may be filled with all the fullness of God. (Eph 3:14-20)
To You be the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.
Amen
Day48
Coronavirus Global Prayer Devotion – 13 May 2020
Prayer focus – A NEW SEASON
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we worship You! Lord You are the One who made the moon to mark the months and the SEASONS . You made the sun to measure the days. (Psalm 104 :19)
We cry out to You, in this SEASON of the coronavirus. Lord we bring before You all unconfessed sin in our hearts.(Take time to bring your own unconfessed sin before the Lord) Please Lord forgive us – so that our sins will not be a barrier between us and You. Thank You Lord that when we truly confess our sins You are faithful to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (Psalms 66 NLT ,1 John 1:9)
Lord this day we bring before You this NEW SEASON that the whole world is in. Lord it is a winter SEASON. Help us to face this SEASON with Your joy in our hearts. Have mercy on us , oh God, have mercy! We look to You for protection. We will hide beneath the shadow of Your wings until the danger of the coronavirus SEASON has passed by. We cry out to You God – Most High, to You who will fulfil our purpose for us . Lord our God thank You that You will send forth Your unfailing love and faithfulness.(Psalms 57:1-3 NLT)
Lord You say that there is a SEASON for everything. A time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 NLT) Lord this NEW SEASON of the coronavirus – is a time to be quiet ,to wait and to seek Your face.
Lord in this SEASON of quietness and uncertainty please lead us beside Your still waters. Please restore our souls from the busyness and brokenness of previous SEASONS. Please lead us in the paths of Your righteousness for Your name’s sake.(Psalm 23:2-3 )Lord teach us to number our days in this SEASON that we may get hearts of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12 )
Lord help us in this SEASON to fix our eyes on You, the Author and Finisher of our faith, and not on the suffering, pain, fear, frustrations, negative talk and deaths around us.(Hebrews 12:2) Lord we hold on to Your Word that says that our present troubles are small and will not last very long. Yet they will produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now. Rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now, will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. (2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NLT) Lord please hold Your hand of protection over our minds so that we will not dwell on the thoughts that are not from You.
Lord in this new SEASON of quietness and waiting we are – being still – in You presence , we wait patiently for You to act and bring an end to the coronavirus.(Psalm 37:7)Lord as we wait, we know that this SEASON of waiting has the potential – in You- to become very fruitful. Lord use this time in our lives like a pregnancy. Lord in a pregnancy there is change – as bodies change and adapt, there is rest and there is growth. Oh Lord let this time of waiting ,rest and change – birth beautiful new, innovative things – that will bring glory to Your name. Lord our prayer is that what You are growing in us in this time will not be birthed to soon or to late – to bring about a still birth. We pray that exactly at the right time the birthing of the beautiful new thing that You are doing on earth will take place.
Oh Lord our prayer is many new spiritual births will take place on earth in this SEASON. Father, Your Son ,Jesus said that no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. He said that we must be born again. (John 3:5-8 NLT) Lord please birth many new spiritual children on earth in this SEASON, by Your Holy Spirit. Empower them to become bold witnesses to Your Name.
Lord thank You for Your Word that keeps on encouraging us in this time. Father we see how Your Son Jesus Christ was in the wilderness for 40 days. We see how He was tempted by Satan and how He used Your Word to withstand him. Lord we also see how His earthly ministry was birthed after the 40 days in the wilderness. (Matthew 4) Lord we see how Joseph was rejected by his brothers, thrown in a pit to die, was sold to slave traders, ended up in a prison and eventually ruled in a palace. Oh Lord it took 13 years from the pit to the palace. He remained faithful to You Lord and clung to the dreams You gave Him. The pit and the prison SEASON ended and he entered a NEW SEASON as a ruler in a palace. (Genesis 37 and 41)
Oh Lord Your Word is full of examples for us to follow and to learn from. We also know that many of the epistles that the apostle Paul wrote in our Bible were written from prison. Lord in You – beautiful things can be birthed during this SEASON of lockdown, please open our hearts and minds to receive what You want to do in and through us – individually and also collectively.
Lord this NEW SEASON is a SEASON of pruning. It is painful but we hold fast to Your Word that says – that You will prune every branch that bears fruit so that it may bear even more fruit. (John 15:2)Lord thank You for pruning us to bear more fruit to Your glory.
Thank You Lord for the NEW thing that you are doing in this SEASON. Thank You Lord that You will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. (Isaiah 43:19)Thank You Lord for the rain and the snow that come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. Thank you that they cause the grain to grow, to produce seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. Thank You that it is the same with Your Word – You send it out, and it always produces fruit. Thank you Lord that it will accomplish all You want it to, and it will prosper everywhere You send it. We thank You for Your Word in this SEASON ! (Isaiah 55:10-11 NLT)
In Jesus Name
Amen
Day49
Prayer focus – SIMPLICITY
Let’s pray –
O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvellous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. (Psalm 131:1-2) Today we rest in You.
Jesus, we worship You in Your splendor and in Your SIMPLICITY. You chose to come to Earth in bodily form, born in a manger in lowly Bethlehem. You grew up among ordinary men, not revealing Your Kingship before the appointed time. You did not consider equality with God something to be used to your own advantage; instead You made Yourself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, and died on a rugged Cross. (Phil 2:5-8)
We lift up humble hands to You. Where else can we go for the Words of Eternal Life? For You are the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 6:68; 14:6) Like David tending the sheep, we will remain in this place of SIMPLICITY and waiting. We will worship You; we will train our hands for war. For we know that a time is coming when we will rule and reign and achieve great victories with You. (1 Sam 16:11-13)
Lord, we remember that You were the one who taught Your people, saying, ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’ And again, ‘Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.’ (Mat 5:2-12) O Lord, Yours is an upside down Kingdom… You say that the first shall be last and the last shall be first; that the Kingdom belongs to those that become like little children. (Luke 18:16) How precious are your thoughts, O God!
Thank You that, in a time of severe lack, illness and oppression, we can come to You with the SIMPLICITY of the small boy that brought You five barley loaves and two fish in the days of old. You blessed the food, distributed it, and there was enough to feed the multitudes and even some to spare! (John 6:1-15) O God, would You meet the needs of the thousands that hunger today out of the SIMPLICITY of our offerings. Have mercy, O God! Have mercy.
We ask that You would teach us in these trying times, the SIMPLICITY of giving to the needy without letting our left hands know what our right hands are doing; of not praying for others to see, but to sit at Your feet behind closed doors; of not boasting in our fasting but to journey with You in secret. For to know You, and be known by You in quiet SIMPLICITY is enough, O Lord. Help us to number our words when we come to You – We will let our words be few. (Mat 6; Eccl 5:2)
Father, we ask You again to restore our souls from the busyness and brokenness of previous seasons. With the SIMPLICITY of the shepherd king, we pray:
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Amen
Day46
Prayer focus – ENDURE IN CHRIST
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit!How we love You. We bow before You, the Lord who ENDURES forever. The one who has no beginning or end. Lord, You are the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. (Isaiah 40:28).
Lord we will praise You! Let us all praise the Lord. We will praise You, our Lord as long as we live. We will sing praises to You, Lord with our dying breaths. We do not put our confidence in powerful people; there is no help for us there. When they breathe their last, they return to the earth, and all their plans die with them. They will not ENDURE. But we are joyful , for we have the God of Israel as our Helper, our hope is in You, Lord – the One who ENDURES forever. You made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and everything in it. You keep every promise forever. You give justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry – thank You Lord that we can also ask now in the time of the coronavirus pandemic that You will feed the hungry. Lord You free prisoners. Please Lord free Your children from the prisons of fear that is all over the earth in this time. Lord ,You open the eyes of the blind, oh Lord please open the eyes of those who are spiritually blind and do not know You. Soften their hearts in this time and bring those who know You, alongside them – to bring them to You and to disciple them. Lord You lift up those who are weighed down – please Lord lift up all who are weighed down by all the pain and suffering that comes with the coronavirus pandemic. Lord You love the godly. Thank You Lord for Your love that carries us and ENDURES forever. Lord , You protect the foreigners among us. Lord You care for the orphans and the widows, and You frustrate the plans of the wicked. Oh Lord there are wicked people that oppress and abuse the orphans and the widows even now in this difficult time – Lord please frustrate their plans and make a way for the orphans and the widows. Lord,You will reign forever. You will be our God, throughout the generations. We praise You Lord, the One who ENDURES forever!” (Psalms 146:1-10 NLT)
Lord today we ask that You would strengthen and help us , to ENDURE to the end. Help us Lord to be bold witnesses to You in this difficult time on earth . Help us to be examples of those who ENDURE with joy , no matter what our circumstances are. Thank You Lord that Your word says that we do not have to be strong in our own right to be able to ENDURE. You say that Your grace is sufficient for us , for Your power is made perfect in our weakness. Therefore we will boast all the more gladly about our weaknesses, so that Your power may rest on us .For Your Son Jesus Christ’s sake we delight in our weaknesses, in insults, in hardships – even now in this time of the coronavirus, in persecutions and in difficulties. For when we are weak, then we are strong in You, Lord!(2 Corinthians 12:9-11)
Lord help us not to become weary in this time of lockdown and uncertainty to do good, for Your word says that at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.(Galatians 6:9 )Lord give us special grace to ENDURE in doing good in this time. Lord empower us, as Your church to keep on encouraging those around us, to give where needed, to pray unceasingly, to be joyful and thankful in all circumstances. Lord let us, as Your church be examples of ‘those that are doing good’ in the midst of the pain and the suffering. Lord let us cry with those who are crying, let us comfort them out of Your Word and let us be joyful with those who are joyful, especially those who are new Believers. (1 Thessalonians 5:18,Romans 12:15)
Father we hold fast to Your promise in this time – that if we, Your church ENDURE we will reap a harvest. (Galatians 6:9 )Lord we now bring that harvest before You and ask that You will prepare the hearts of those who are turning – and who will turn to You, in this time. (Name specific unsaved people that you know – before the Lord – and ask for His grace over them – to come to salvation ) We ask Lord that You will give them new hearts. That You will take out their stony, stubborn hearts and give them tender, responsive hearts. (Ezekiel 36:26 NLT)We ask Lord that You would prepare Your church to be ready for the great harvest of souls . Lord we ask You, as the Lord of the harvest to send out Your workers into the harvest field, be it in hospitals, in the workplace, in shops, online, in jails, in governments, in the police, in the army, in refugee camps, in countries where Your followers are not allowed, wherever Lord- please stir the harvesters hearts and send them. (Luke 10:2) Lord we ask that Your harvesters will be ready to ENDURE whatever lies ahead of them – so that they can bring in a bumper harvest of souls to give great glory to Your name!
Lord we rejoice in our sufferings of this time , knowing that our suffering will produce ENDURANCE , and ENDURANCE will produce character, and character will produce hope, and hope will not put us to shame, because Lord, Your love has been poured into our hearts through Your Holy Spirit in us.(Romans 5:3-5) Lord we rejoice in this hope, we are patient as we ENDURE, knowing You are with us in this time of tribulation and we remain constant in prayer, trusting You. (Roman 12:12)
Therefore, Lord, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we will throw off everything that hinders us in this time, also the sin that so easily entangles us.(If there are any sin in your own hearts – repent of it and throw it off)
We will run with ENDURANCE the race marked out for us knowing that those who ENDURES to the end will be saved.(Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 24:13)We give You glory Lord!
In Jesus Christ’s Name
Amen
Day47
Prayer focus – LEADERS
Let’s pray –
Father, You are the King of the Universe. You sit on the throne, high and lifted up; and the train of Your robe fills Your heavenly temple. (Isaiah 6:1) Lord, whenever the living creatures give glory and honour and thanks to You, the One who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before You and worship. They cast their crowns before Your throne. (Revelation 4:9-10) O Lord, we cast all we have, and all that we are, before You.
Father, long ago, at many times and in many ways, You spoke to our fathers through the prophets, but in these last days You have spoken to us by Your Son, whom You appointed heir of all things, through whom also You created the world. Your Son, Jesus, is the radiance of the glory of God, and the exact imprint of Your nature – He upholds the universe by the word of His power. (Hebrews 1:1-3)
Father, Your Word says that we should come before You with petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving for all people – especially for kings and all those in authority – that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2:1-2) Lord, this day we bring before Your throne of grace all LEADERS – the heads of families, leaders in business, church leaders, the world leaders and leaders in all different spheres of society. (Bring before the Lord the leaders that He lays on your heart in this moment.)
Lord, thank You for the example that Your Son, Jesus, displayed of being a servant LEADER when He walked this Earth. He is the King of the universe, yet in His human form He stooped down to wash the feet of His disciples. (John 13) O Lord, that is what we pray for today – that the LEADERS that You appointed for this time will be servant LEADERS; that they will serve out of compassion, in righteousness and justice.
HEADS OF FAMILIES
Lord, we bring all families before You and ask that You would restore the men as heads and priests of their own homes. Your Word says that husbands and wives should submit to one another, and that the husband is the head of his own wife just as Christ is the head of the Church, His Body. (Ephesians 5:21-33) Lord, where there are no fathers in homes, we bring the mothers before You and ask that Your grace would be upon them to LEAD their families with Your wisdom and discernment. Lord, we ask for forgiveness where we have questioned and rebelled against Your order in families. Forgive us, Lord – we have sinned. Lord, we pray that the heads of homes would LEAD in gentleness, reassuring their families and pulling them together daily around Your throne.
BUSINESS LEADERS
Father, in this time of severe suffering and uncertainty, we pray that You would raise the Joseph business LEADERS of our generation; men and women that live righteously like Joseph; men and women that can withstand sexual temptations, like Joseph did; men and women that would be wise in the distribution of food, money and whatever is needed in this time, like Joseph did. We thank You, Lord for the many wealthy business LEADERS that have already sowed of their wealth to alleviate the severity of the needs in this time. We ask that many more would follow – for Lord whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Father please bless those who bless others in this time.
CHURCH LEADERS
Lord, we pray that the main focus of all church LEADERS in this time would be to lead their members in the fear of the Lord, encouraging them with great love and compassion. We pray that they would be on their knees, seeking Your face and setting an example of praying servant LEADERS. We pray that they would lead their members in deep repentance, for your Word says, ‘When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people; if My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:13,14) O Lord, we repent, we have sinned. May our church LEADERS know and apply Your Word. May they lead their flocks into humble repentance, to seek Your face and to turn from their wicked ways.
WORLD LEADERS
Lord, we bring before Your throne the LEADERS from every nation of the world; also the LEADERS of the World Health Organisation, the World Economic forum, the United Nations, the World Bank, all other important institutions and NGO’s; also local LEADERS such as municipalities, security, armies, heads of schools, hospitals and other institutions. Since You have positioned them in public service for this hour, we ask You to grant them wisdom beyond their own to contain this virus; faith beyond their own to fight this fear, and strength beyond their own to sustain vital institutions through this time of turmoil. Father, let these LEADERS lead with integrity and righteousness. (Take time now to bring your nation’s leaders and others God lays on your heart before Him).
Lord, we pray that the Covid- 19 pandemic will soon pass. Let this time of grief and suffering be for the glory of Your Name. Lord, work all together for the good of those who love You, as You have promised. We trust You – Your ways are higher than our ways. We will not lean on our own understanding. Be glorified!
In Jesus’ Name
Amen
Day44
Prayer focus – FAITHFULNESS
Let’s pray –
Our Father, today we enter your gates with thanksgiving and your courts with praise. We give thanks to You, o God, we bless your name. For You are good; your lovingkindness is everlasting and your FAITHFULNESS to all generations. We proclaim your name, o Lord. Oh, we praise the greatness of our God! You are the Rock, your works are perfect, and all your ways are just. A FAITHFUL God who does no wrong, upright and just are You. (Deuteronomy 32:3-4)
At each and every sunrise we will be thanking You for your kindness and your love. As the sun sets and all through the night, we will keep proclaiming, “You are so FAITHFUL!” (Psalm 92:2) Lord, your FAITHFUL love never ends! Your mercies never cease. Great is your FAITHFULNESS; your mercies begin afresh each morning. We say to ourselves, “The Lord is our inheritance; therefore, we will hope in Him!” (Lamentations 3:22-23)
When we turn to You, we discover how easy You are to please—so FAITHFUL and true! Joyfully You teach us the proper path, even when we go astray. Keep showing the humble your path and lead them into the best decision. Bring revelation-light that trains us in the truth. All your ways, oh Lord, are loving and FAITHFUL for those who follow the ways of your covenant. For the honour of your name, Lord, never count our sins, and forgive them all – lift their burden off of our lives! (Psalm 25:8-11)
If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, Lord, You are FAITHFUL and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make You a liar and your word is not in us. (1 John 1:8-9) Lord we confess our sin of UNFAITHFULNESS
towards You and our neighbour.
To the faithful You show yourself FAITHFUL; to those with integrity You show integrity. To the pure You show yourself pure, but to the crooked You show yourself shrewd. You rescue the humble, but You humiliate the proud. (Psalm 18:25-27) Father may we be FAITHFUL men and women as we walk by your Spirit. Then the fruit of the Spirit that is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, FAITHFULNESS, gentleness and self-control will manifest in our lives. (Galatians 5:22-23)
Lord we ask that You arise and defend the poor, those who are plundered, the oppressed, and the needy who groan for help, all those affected by the COVID-19
Arise Lord as You promise to rescue and protect them! For every word You speak is sure and every promise pure. Your truth is tested, found to be flawless, and ever FAITHFUL.
It’s as pure as silver refined seven times in a crucible of clay. (Psalm 12:5-6)
Those of us who suffer according to your will entrust our souls to a FAITHFUL Creator in doing what is right. (1. Peter 4:19) We will not fear suffering, tribulations or the COVID-19 and its effects, but we will be FAITHFUL until death. Then Jesus will give us the crown of life and as we overcome, we will not be hurt by the second death. (Revelation 2:10-11)
Grace to all and peace, from God the Father who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the FAITHFUL and true witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To You who love us and released us from our sins by your blood— and has made us to be a kingdom, priests to your God and Father—to You be the glory and the dominion forever and ever.(Revelation 1:4-6; 3:14)
Amen
Day45
Prayer focus – ARISE!
Let’s pray –
ARISE, O Lord, and let your enemies be scattered, and let those who hate you flee before you. (Num 10:35) For there is no one like You, O God of Israel, who rides across the heavens to help us, and on the clouds in Your majesty. You are our refuge – You will drive out our enemies, saying, ‘Destroy them!’ (Deut 33:26-29)
O Lord, it seemed like the cords of death encompassed us; the snares of death confronted us. In our distress, we called upon You, and our cries reached Your ears. You AROSE from Heaven and came down; You came swiftly on the wings of the wind. Out of the brightness before You hailstones and coals of fire broke through Your clouds. You thundered in the heavens, and uttered Your voice – hailstones and coals of fire. The very foundations of the world were laid bare at your rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of your nostrils. You sent from on high, You took us; You drew us out of many waters. You rescued us from our strong enemies, because You delighted in us. (Psalm 18)
Lord, we remember Lazarus of Bethany who was ill to the point of death. You declared that his illness would not lead to death; instead You cried with a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, ARISE.’ – and he came out, and they unbound his hands and feet. (John 11:1-44) Lord, there are so many things around us that seem ‘dead’ today – health reports, pandemic statistics, businesses, oppressive governmental systems, even relationships and marriages… By Your resurrection power, would You release life into these situations, and cause that which seems beyond hope to ARISE.
(You can pause at this point and bring specific people and situations that come to mind before God.)
O Lord, the Earth is groaning under the weight of sickness, poverty, injustice, collapsing economies, uncertainty and fear. The coronavirus has left many in a desert of mourning and great need. Would You ARISE and show Yourself strong to them! Would You also use us, Your Body, to bring relief to the millions crying out for help today. Lord, Your Word says that creation waits eagerly for the sons of God to ARISE. (Rom 8:18-25) Would You bring a great awakening, and cause Your sons across the Earth to ARISE in this hour! Lord, as in the days of Ezekiel, would you breathe over the dry bones and cause them to live and RISE their feet, an exceedingly great army. (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
We remember how your people of old appointed worshippers to go ahead of the army, when they were surrounded by their enemies. As they AROSE and began to sing and praise, You set an ambush against their enemies and destroyed them. (2 Chron 20:1-23) How mysterious are Your ways, O God! We raise an anthem to You; we lift Your Name over every battle we face!
We remember a little girl, the daughter of Jairus, who seemed to have been snatched by the claws of death. Lord, When you arrived on the scene, You took her by the hand, and said, “Little girl, ARISE.” And immediately she got up and walked! (Mark 5:21-43) O God, would you cause the children and the youth of this generation to ARISE with eyes of fire and take their place as evangelists, justice fighters and advocates for Truth. May their voices be heard all over the Earth – may they prophesy, dream dreams and see visions – for You said that the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. (Joel 2:28; Luke 18:16)
Lord, today we, Your Church around the World, heed Your call to ARISE and shine – and we respond. We know that our light has come, and that the glory of the Lord rises upon us. For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Lord, You ARISE upon your people, and Your glory will be seen upon us. Selah (Isaiah 60:1-3)
Father, our desire is for the nations to know You and behold Your glory. Let Your Kingdom come; let Your will be done in this hour, on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Amen
Day42
Prayer focus – ENCOUNTER
Let’s pray –
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. (Psalm 63:1) Our hearts yearn for an encounter with You, Lord. Where can we go to meet with You?
By Your mercy You draw us near to You today, Lord. You find us in our weariness and uncertainty, and You draw us into Your sphere of light. Like the Apostle John, we rest our heads against Your bosom, and rest.
Lord, we remember how the disciples were in lockdown after Your crucifixion – in hiding for fear of the Jews. No door or wall could keep You out – You appeared among them and said, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19-23) In a moment, their fears and doubts were turned to joy and by the empowering of your Spirit, they became a movement of history makers that shook the world!
Again, we remember a man named Gideon who was hiding in a winepress when he encountered You. (Gideon 6:11-18) He called himself the least in his father’s house, and his clan the weakest in Israel, yet You called him a mighty man of valour, and he proceeded to lead a troop into decisive victory! Thank You that You are calling many out of the winepress today. Encounter us, we pray – May the Gideons arise!
Lord God, we know that in the past, You spoke to Moses through a burning bush and he received a commissioning that would change the destiny of a nation. (Exodus 3) Your Word says that You want to reveal Your plans and purposes to us even today. Help us not to miss Your signposts along the way! Would you open our eyes and ears, O Lord!
Father, amidst the fierce battles and storms around us, we long to draw near to You for wisdom and strategies. We see in your Word that your servant, King David, inquired of You and he received instructions and strategies that aided his men in battle. (1 Samuel 30:8)
Would you give us, too, the spirit of excellence and creativity that you placed upon Bezalel in the crafting of the Tabernacle, that we may create spaces of habitation for You on the Earth in these times. (Exodus 31:3-6)
Father, You are worthy to be praised and glorified – Today we pour out our lives before You as an offering, like the women who wet Your feet with her tears and then wiped them with her hair; kissed Your feet and then anointed them with ointment. (Luke 7:37-38) What a beautiful encounter!
We remember You as we partake of the bread and wine in Communion. We encounter Your healing Presence and forgiveness once again. (Luke 22:14-23) (You are welcome to pause and take communion at this point.)
Lord, as we draw near and hide under the shadow of Your wing, we encounter You in a new way, and we know that we are safe and loved. (Psalm 91)
We pray for the millions of Muslims around the world participating in Ramadan right now, who do not know this free gift of belonging and grace. O God, have mercy on them. May they have radical encounters with you through dreams and visions in this time, and come to a saving knowledge of who You are.
Father, as we draw to the end of this time of prayer, we remember the ultimate encounter described in the book of Acts – when Your church gathered in unity and Your Spirit was poured out at Pentecost. What a demonstration of power and grace! O Lord, as we stand on the eve of Pentecost 2020, we cry out to You with renewed fervor: Do it again, O God! Would You burst from the heavens and come down! We long for nothing short of revival!
To You be the honour and glory forever,
Amen
Day43
Prayer focus – THE POOR
Let’s pray –
Father, today we come to You – we sing to You, O God, we sing praises to Your Name. We lift up a song to You who rides through the deserts; Your Name is the Lord; we exult You! You are the Father of the fatherless and the protector of widows – that is who You are in Your holy habitation. (Psalms 68:4-5). We exult Your Name!
Lord, You raise the poor from the dust and lift the needy from the ash heap. You seat them with princes and have them inherit a throne of honour.” (1 Samuel 2:8) NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU LORD! You rescue the poor who cry for help, and the fatherless who have none to assist them. (Job 29:12)
Lord, as Your intercessors on Earth we come to You on behalf of the poor across the world. In Your greatness have mercy on us and them. O Lord, glorious in power, extend Your mighty right hand that shatters the enemy. (Exodus 15:6 ESV) Please Lord, shatter the coronavirus before it shatters the poor and needy. O Lord, have mercy!
Lord, we now bring before You the poor in our own countries and also lift up before You the poorest nations in the world – (Name those that come to mind.) O Lord, have mercy! Lord, Your Word says that the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever. (Psalms 9:18) Please come to the rescue of the poor and needy.
Lord, we ask that You will work deep in the hearts of the wealthy on Earth to give towards helping the destitute and the poor whose conditions have worsened because of the coronavirus and the lockdowns across most countries in the world. Lord, we thank You for those who have already given great amounts of money towards helping the poor in this pandemic. You know who they are: (Name those that you know have given from their wealth to help and thank God for them.) We know that Your Word says whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed. (Proverbs 19:17). So we ask, Lord, that You will indeed bless and keep these generous people.
Lord, we ask that You will also work deep in the hearts of all those ‘ordinary’ people who have more than enough to be generous to the poor. Lord, we ask that Your Church here on Earth will follow the example set by the church in Acts – where all the believers had all things in common and were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds, as any had need. (Acts 2:44-45). Lord, forgive us for our selfishness – that we only look at our own needs and not to those who are poor and destitute. Help us as Your Church to become an example during this outbreak of what You intended the Church to look like – that we will be known for our love and kind acts to the poor and needy in our midst. Lord, please give us, as Your Church – creative ideas in how to help and reach the poor.
O Lord, we think of the poor now – those who live in shacks and slums, those that have illnesses like Tuberculosis, AIDS or are HIV positive, those that are in conflict zones and refugee camps, the orphans and the widows, the child-headed households, the abused and marginalised… Lord, have mercy and compassion on them. Bring a supernatural peace over those who are afraid and anxious. Lord, reveal Yourself to them through your children and through dreams and visions.
Lord, Your Son, Jesus, came to bring the good news to the poor. He was sent to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour. (Luke 4:18-19 ESV) Lord, let us remember that You have called us to be conformed into the image of Your Son. (Romans 8:29) Let us therefore do all to proclaim the Hope of the Gospel to the poor. Remind us daily to intercede for them and open doors for us to lead them to You and to teach them how to pray to You; for silver and gold we have not but we have YOU. We know, Lord, that You hear the prayers concerning the poor in our midst. Your Word says, ‘The poor man called, and the LORD heard him; and He saved him out of all his troubles.’ (Psalm 34:6) O Lord, save the poor from their troubles. Have mercy, Lord. Fill the hearts of Your Church with a deep compassion and love for the poor – a deep love that will catapult the Church into action and generosity to an extent that this world has never seen. Lord, nothing is impossible for You – break our hearts for what breaks Yours!
Please Lord, give the different health organisations and governments wisdom and discernment to help the poor and needy at this time. Lord, our prayer is that no one will be without food and water. Please bring a solution where there are no running toilets and where ten or more are crowded into very small spaces because of the lockdowns.
Father, there are also so many corrupt people on this Earth – we pray that nothing that is meant for the poor will land in the hands of these corrupt men and women. We ask that You would protect the poor and needy. O LORD, You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them. Thank You Lord. (Psalm 35:10)
Lord, we now plead that You would give Your angels guard over these poor communities and stop the pandemic from ravishing the lives of these poor and needy people. Lord, be their refuge and their fortress. Lord, teach them to trust You. Lord deliver them from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly coronavirus. (Psalm 91)
Lord, we give You praise because You are a refuge to the poor, and a refuge to the needy in their distress; a shelter from the storm and shade from the heat. (Isaiah 25:4)
We glorify Your Name. We put our trust, ourselves, our families, our friends, our nations and especially all the poor and needy in Your Hands – because we know You remain faithful forever.
Amen
Day40
Daily Prayer focus – HE IS WITH US
Let’s pray –
FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT we draw near to YOUR throne of grace today. YOUR beautiful, nourishing WORD says that if we draw near to YOU , then YOU will draw near to us.( James 4:7)
LORD today we worship and thank YOU for never leaving nor forsaking us, for always being with us. (Hebrews13:5)LORD in YOU we live and move and have our being. (Acts 17:28)
We long for YOU LORD! We long to know YOU deeper. LORD come near and feed us from YOUR WORD. LORD like newborn babies, we crave YOUR pure spiritual milk, so that by it we may grow up in our salvation. (1 Peter 2:2)LORD our desire is that YOU must increase in our lives and that we will decrease, so that people will see YOU in us and long to also know YOU. (John 3:30 AMP)
Oh LORD today we are at Day 40 of our lockdown and YOU have spoken so much to us through YOUR WORD. We have learnt so much about YOU and YOUR mercy, grace and love. We have learnt that YOUR understanding is beyond measure. (Psalm 147:5)LORD YOU know what we are going through with the coronavirus and everything around it. YOU understand our emotions, our pain, our suffering ,our loss and our even our fears.
LORD we have seen again and again in YOUR WORD that YOU do not ever change.(Malachi 3:6)LORD this brings us great joy to know that YOUR plans and YOUR promises never changes. LORD one of YOUR promises is that when we go through deep waters, YOU will be with us. When we go through rivers of difficulty, we will not drown. When we walk through the fire of oppression, we will not be burned up; the flames will not consume us . For YOU LORD are with us. (Isaiah 43:2-3 NLT) YOU are also with us in the lockdown, in hospital, in our workplace, wherever we are ,there YOU are with us. LORD YOU laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of YOUR hands. They will perish, but YOU will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. YOU will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, but YOU are the same, and YOUR years have no end.(Psalm 102:25-27) LORD everything around us, even the dispensations and seasons on earth will change, there will be a time when heaven and earth will disappear, but YOU and YOUR WORD will never disappear. YOU and YOUR WORD will always remain (Matthew 24:35 NLT)
LORD YOU are All Powerful – YOU possess all power and all authority (2 Corinthians 6:18; Revelation 1:8). LORD YOU are able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20)Therefore we know that when YOU have fulfilled YOUR purposes in this time on earth, the coronavirus will disappear. YOU are in control and we trust YOU and YOUR timing.
LORD YOU are all knowing ,YOU remember all the former things, those of long ago; YOU are GOD and there is no other; YOU are GOD and there is none like YOU. YOU make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times and what is still to come. YOU say that YOUR purpose will stand forever. (Isaiah 46:9-10)
LORD YOU are omnipresent – YOU see and know everything. YOU say that YOU are a GOD at hand and not a GOD afar off. No man can hide himself in secret places so that YOU cannot see him. YOU fill the heavens and the earth. (Jeremiah 23:23-24)YOU are in all places, at all times. Oh LORD this brings so much comfort especially to those of us who are alone in lockdown. We are not alone YOU are with us. YOU see us – YOU are EL ROI – the GOD who sees. YOU see us like YOU saw Hagar – the abused slave girl when she was pregnant, alone and rejected in the wilderness. YOU saw her and helped her, YOU made a way for her and her son Ishmael. Thank you LORD that YOU also see those that are abused and rejected during lockdown. LORD please make a way for them like YOU did for Hagar and her son.
Thank YOU LORD that YOUR WORD says that YOU will not let our feet slip – YOU who watch over us will not slumber…. YOU are our shade on our right hand; the sun will not harm us by day, nor the moon by night. Thank YOU LORD that YOU will keep us and our families from all harm – also from the coronavirus – YOU will watch over our lives ; YOU- the LORD will watch over our coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121:3, 5-8)
LORD in this time of lockdown we have also seen ourselves reflected in the mirror of Your WORD and we know that we are in desperate need to be conformed more into YOUR image, LORD JESUS. (James 1:22-25, Romans 8:29)LORD please use this time of lockdown in our lives to mould us more into YOUR image. LORD we surrender to YOUR perfect will for our lives in this time of lockdown. LORD wash us clean by the water of YOUR WORD. (Ephesians 5:26) LORD forgive us for our impatience, for our pride and for all the sins and filthiness in our own hearts. LORD show us the specific things in our own lives that we need to change or repent of. We know that true revival, healing and awakening can only come when we as YOUR church repent with true conviction. Oh LORD pour out YOUR HOLY SPIRIT over YOUR church to bring conviction of sins. Oh LORD pour out YOUR SPIRIT to bring conviction of sins over those in the world – LORD soften their hearts and draw them unto YOU.
LORD we have entered into a strange new season on earth. A unfamiliar time that we have not experienced before and again we know that even in this new unknown time – YOU and YOUR WORD is with us and remain the same. Lord You are our immovable ROCK(Psalm144:1)YOU are the one who changes times and seasons; YOU remove kings and sets up kings; YOU give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding (Daniel 2:21)
LORD please also remind those of us that are moving out of lockdown to go back into the outside world that YOU are still with us and that YOU will instruct us and teach us in the way we should go; YOU will counsel us with YOUR loving eye on us.(Psalms 32:8 )
LORD , YOU are dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and YOUR name is the WORD of GOD. The armies of heaven are following YOU, riding on white horses. They are dressed in fine linen, white and clean.(Revelation 19:13-14 )To YOU LORD, the ONE with us, the KING of ages, immortal, invisible, the only GOD, be honour and glory forever and ever. (1 Timothy 1:17)
Amen.
Day41
Prayer focus – THE VOICE OF THE LORD
Let’s pray –
Father God, Great and Glorious One – in this moment we become still and stand in awe of the power of Your glorious voice. We ascribe to You glory and strength, O Lord; we worship You in the splendour of Your holiness. For Your voice is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, You Lord, over many waters. Your voice is powerful; Your voice is full of majesty. Your voice breaks the cedars; it flashes forth flames of fire. It shakes the wilderness; and strips the forests bare; and in Your temple all cry, “Glory!” (Psalm 29)
Lord, we humble ourselves before You, for by Your voice You spoke the entire Universe and all that we see into being. You said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. By Your word you spoke the Heavens and the Earth, the sun, moon & stars, every plant and living creature and ultimately, man, into being. (Genesis 1) Who can stand before You, Lord? Who can contest Your purposes?
Father, we remember how you walked in the garden in the cool of the day, and called out to Adam and Eve, ‘Where are you?’ even in the midst of their brokenness and shame. (Genesis 3:8-10) Lord, thank You that from that day until now, You haven’t stopped calling us to Yourself, even in our sin and shame. Have mercy, O God.
Lord, we incline our ears to hear, for Your Word says that Your sheep hear Your voice, and You know them, and they follow You. (John 10:27) More than that, You say that as we seek Your guidance, our ears shall hear a voice behind us, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when we turn to the right or to the left. (Isaiah 30:21) You promise that when we call to You, You will answer us, and will tell us great and hidden things that we have not known. (Jeremiah 33:3) Be not silent to us, lest we become like those that go down to the pit. (Psalm 29:1) With the young prophet Samuel, we say, “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.”
Lord, as the storms of the coronavirus pandemic, and waves of anxiety, fear and uncertainty threaten to overwhelm us at times, we remember that in a different storm, You arose, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” And the wind obeyed, and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39) Father, have mercy on us in our unbelief. We ask You to speak into the storms we face right now. We receive Your peace, O God.
Jesus, You healed many by just speaking a word. Like the Centurion in Matthew 8, we believe that You need only speak a word, and we will be healed. At the sound of your voice, demons flee and strongholds come down. Arise, O God, and let Your enemies be scattered! May they be driven away like smoke, or as wax melts before fire. But we shall be glad; we will exult before God; we will be jubilant with joy! (Psalm 66:1-3)
With Simon Peter, we say, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68) We will be still, and know that You are God.
Amen
Day38
Daily Prayer focus – God REMEMBERED…
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we seek You and Your strength; we seek Your presence continually! We REMEMBER the wondrous works that You have done, Your miracles, and the judgments You have uttered. (Psalm 105:4-5)Lord You REMEMBER Your covenant forever, the word that You commanded, for a thousand generations,(Psalm 105:8) We love You Lord! We worship You!
Lord we look up at Your macro-skies, dark and enormous, Your handmade sky-jewelry, moon and stars mounted in their settings. Then we look at our micro-selves and wonder, why do you bother with us? Why take a second look our way? (Psalm 8:3-4 MSG)Thank You Lord for bothering with us and for REMEMBERING us, Your children. Thank You Lord that You are aware of our sufferings, our fears, our aguish, our prayers and our tears during this time of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lord once again we take comfort in Your Word. Everyday it becomes more and more precious to us. In these dark days Your word truly is is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.(Psalm 119:105)Today we thank You Lord for giving us Your Word and for always REMEMBERING us, Your children.
Lord we see in Your word how much You love us. Your love and Your word carry and encourages us in this time. Lord please draw all church goers who are at home in this time to Your word and open up their eyes to understand Your word. Let those who do not truly know You come to know You through Your living word. Let many REMEMBER this time later as the time they truly came to know You through Your word.
Lord You love us so much that You say the very hairs on your head are all numbered. (Matthew 10:30)Lord You know us so intimately that You REMEMBER what we do in Your name. You know our works and how we have shown our love to You by caring for other believers, also in this time.(Hebrews 6:10 NLT)Lord nothing escapes Your eyes. Lord, Your eyes range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to You. (2 Chronicles 16:9)Lord please strengthen us in this time, so that we can remain fully committed to You and endure with great faith.
Lord You REMEMBER our frailty. You know how weak we are; You REMEMBER that we are only dust.(Psalms 103:14)Oh Lord help us in our weakness especially in this time where fear and doubt are knocking at the doors of our hearts. Protect us Lord and lead us back to Your word. Great peace have those who love Your word ; nothing can make them stumble.(Psalm 119:165)
Lord You love us so much that You REMEMBER all our sorrows. You have collected all our tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book. (Psalms 56:8 )Lord also those cried in this time and in the times of our intercessions. Oh Lord, we have never wasted a single tear , You have them all. Every tear of frustration, of grief or loss, of repentance, of suffering, of sorrow …they are still there. You have not forgotten us and what we have been through and what we are still going through. What others didn’t see…You saw and still sees.
Lord You love us so much that You even REMEMBER every prayer ever prayed to You. Also the prayers during this time of the coronavirus. Our prayers are kept before You.Your word says that our prayers are in golden bowls brimming full of sweet fragrant incense in front of Your throne. (Revelation 5:8 TPT)Lord how wonderful to know our prayers are a sweet aroma before You and that You will REMEMBER them.
Lord You love us so much that You have a book of REMEMBRANCE for us. Oh Lord this encourages us so much!Your word says that we are Yours and that we will get special treatment when You go into action. Your word says that when those whose lives honoured You got together and talked it over You saw what we were doing and listened in. A book was opened in Your presence and minutes were taken of the meeting, with the names of those who fear You written down, all those who honoured You. (Malachi 3:16-18 MSG)
Lord in this uncertain times we do not get anxious when it seems like our prayers are not being answered for we know at the right time You will REMEMBER and go into action. You say if we abide in You , and Your words abide in us , we can ask whatever we wish, and it will be done for us.(John 15:7 )Therefore Lord we wait on You and we trust You. We know You hear our prayers and that they are stored in bowls in front of Your throne.
Lord when we read Your word we see how many of Your sons and daughters were REMEMBERED by You at exactly the right time. When it was time to prepare Noah to come out of the ark, You REMEMBERED him and caused a wind to pass over the earth, and the water subsided.(Genesis 8:1) Lord when You destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah You REMEMBERED Abraham and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow. (Genesis 19:29) Lord after many years of barrenness at exactly the right time You also REMEMBERED Rachel, and opened her womb to have Joseph. (Genesis 30:22) Lord Your daughter Hannah cried out to You for a child in her barrenness.Your word says You REMEMBERED her and in due time she gave birth to Samuel. (1 Samuel 1:9-20 NLT) Lord when the Israelites were in slavery and the time was right for their deliverance You REMEMBERED them. You said – I have heard the groaning of the people of Israel whom the Egyptians hold as slaves, and I have REMEMBERED my covenant. (Exodus 6:5)
Lord when You REMEMBER and exactly at the right time when Your purposes are fulfilled You will go into action on our behalf. You will fight our battle against this pandemic for us(Exodus 14:14)Lord we know Your timing in the stopping of this coronavirus on the earth will be perfect. We, as Your children ask for forgiveness for our impatience in this lockdown and for not always resting in You, knowing that You have a plan and a purpose to work all for good for us who love You. (Romans 8:28)
We ask that You will have mercy on the inhabitants of the earth, for Lord Your word says Your mercy triumphs over judgment. (James 2:13)
Lord please REMEMBER us when you show favour to Your people; come near Lord and rescue us from the coronavirus and all the death, sickness, destruction, economic upheaval, fear, pain, isolation and suffering that it brings. (Psalms 106:4 NLT) Thank You Lord that You are faithful and that You can do far more abundantly than all that we can ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20 )
In the name of Jesus Christ
Amen
Day39
Daily Prayer focus – PRAISE – To rejoice always
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we surrender our all to You !
We shall PRAISE You all day long .You give us strength and You protect us . You have saved us. You are our God, we will PRAISE You. We honour You (Exodus 15:2 )
Lord today we bring in front of Your throne of grace our offering of PRAISE! Lord this is the day that You have made, we will REJOICE and be glad in it.(Psalm 118:24) We sing PRAISES to You Lord, we sing PRAISES; we sing PRAISES to our King, we sing PRAISES ! For You are the King over all the earth. We PRAISE You. You reign above the nations, sitting on Your holy throne. (Psalms 47:6-8 NLT)
Lord Your Word says that we must always REJOICE, that we must pray without ceasing and that we must give thanks in all circumstances; for this is Your will Lord. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV) We do as your word directs – In the midst of this coronavirus pandemic on earth we REJOICE, we pray without ceasing and we give You thanks for these circumstances. Lord we trust You with all our hearts, we lean not on our own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)Lord we know that You will work all for good for those who love You.(Romans 8:28)
Lord our PRAISE for You is not based on what we think or hope for to happen now or in the future. We PRAISE You for who You are, knowing that You made the world and everything in it, You are the Lord of heaven and earth, You made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of our dwelling places, that we should seek You , and perhaps feel our way toward You and find You . Yet You are actually not far from each one of us, for “In You we live and breath and have our being.”(Acts 17:24-28)Oh Lord You decided that we would live in this time period and You prepared works for each one of us to walk in, in this time. (Ephesians 2:10)Lord we PRAISE Your name for creating us to live in the time of the coronavirus . Please show us the works You prepared for each of us to walk in, at this time. Lord we PRAISE You for all who will seek You and find You in this time. Lord we REJOICE with the angels in heaven over all the sinners who will repent in this time.(Luke 15:10) Lord we PRAISE You that we live and breath and have our being in You!
Lord as our tongues declare Your righteousness and Your PRAISE all day long, please lift our heads and thoughts above the fears of the coronavirus. (Psalm 35:28)Lord help us to take every thought of fear captive and to keep on PRAISING You all day long.(2 Corinthians 10:5) Fill us with Your joy , for Your joy is our strength!(Nehemiah 8:10) Lord we joyfully accept our present situation as part of Your bigger plan in our lives and we PRAISE You for it.
Lord we remember the beautiful PRAISE song that Moses, Aaron, Miriam and the Israelites sang after You made a way for them through the Red sea and drowned their enemies. Oh Lord they burst into spontaneous singing. They sang – “We will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider He has thrown into the sea.Who is like You, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?
Oh Lord we bring PRAISE to You even before the victory of the coronavirus, for we know Your strength and glorious deeds and we know in Your perfect time You will bring us victory! We PRAISE Your name – You are still the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. (Hebrews 13:8) You are still majestic in holiness, You are awesome in Your glorious deeds and You are still doing wonders on earth !We PRAISE You!
Lord today we remember king Jehoshaphat. A great multitude of his enemies were readying themselves for battle against him and his people. Oh Lord what a beautiful example to us in this difficult time that we are in – facing the coronavirus enemy and all the enemies of destruction, financial upheaval, death, hunger and suffering around us. Lord Your word says that he was afraid and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. He didn’t turn to You, Lord after he’d tried everything else like so many of us do, forgive us Lord. Instead, the very first thing he did was to seek You, Lord. We are reminded that we can come boldly to Your throne of mercy in this time as Jehoshaphat did. (Hebrews 4:14-16)
Oh Lord, king Jehoshaphat unashamedly poured out his heart to You and admitted that they didn’t have the strength, the resources, or the knowledge to overcome the enemy. Oh Lord we also do not have the strength, the resources, or the knowledge to overcome the coronavirus. Please help us Lord. Oh Lord lead Your church into a time of fasting and prayer over the whole world – such as never has been seen before. Let us seek You and Your answers and help.
Lord as the Israelites were praying and seeking Your face, Your Holy Spirit came upon Jahaziel , the Levite in the midst of the assembly. You spoke to them and said that they should not be afraid or dismayed at the great enemy, for the battle was not theirs but Yours. You said that You would be with them. Oh Lord let us remember that – the battle is not ours but Yours and that You are with us! Oh Lord thank You once again for encouraging and directing us through Your word!
We see after this encounter with Your Holy Spirit that Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and that all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before You, Lord ,worshiping You. Oh Lord come and do it again – pour out Your Holy Spirit , speak to us, let the people of the earth bow before You and worship You! Lord it is not by might nor by power, but by Your Spirit. (Zechariah 4:6)We PRAISE Your Holy Spirit! Oh Lord You say in Your word that in the last days, You will pour out Your Spirit on all people. You say that our sons and daughters will prophesy, our young men will see visions and our old men will dream dreams.(Acts 2:17)Oh Lord come and do it, we PRAISE Your name!
Oh Lord we see how Jehoshaphat offered PRAISES to You before the battle even started . They sang – “Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.” When they began to sing and PRAISE , You set an ambush against their enemies. Judah’s enemies destroyed one another. Confusion came into the camp of the enemy as a result of their PRAISES to You ,Lord. You won the battle for them and they gathered all the silver, gold and jewels. (2 Chronicles 20:1-30) Oh Lord when we PRAISE and trust You , You even give us more than what we ask for!Oh Lord we PRAISE Your name!
Lord we sing to You a new song, we sing Your PRAISES from the ends of the earth! We all sing, those of us who sail the seas, all of us who live in the distant coastlands. We all join in the chorus, also the desert towns and people from all the nations – we sing for joy; we shout praises from the mountaintops! Let the whole world glorify You ,the LordAlmighty let us all sing Your PRAISES. You will march forth like a Mighty Hero; You will come out like a Warrior, full of fury. You will shout Your battle cry and crush all Your enemies and also the coronavirus. (Isaiah 42:10-13 NLT)We give You PRAISE!
In Jesus Christ, worthy of our PRAISES’s name
Amen
Day36
Daily Prayer focus – The Lord our PROVIDER
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit both riches and honour come from You, and You rule over all, in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone. (1 Chronicles 29:12)Lord You consider the ravens, they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet You feed them; how much more valuable in Your eyes are we than the birds!(Luke 12:24) Oh Lord we glorify You , You are our PROVIDER, our Jehovah Jireh!!
Lord this day we bring before You all PROVIDERS – from those who PROVIDE for families, companies that PROVIDE jobs, shops that PROVIDE jobs , hospitals and medical facilities that PROVIDE jobs , airlines that PROVIDE jobs, farmers that PROVIDE jobs, government institutions that PROVIDE jobs and all others that PROVIDE jobs. Lord we also bring Your servants before You that are in full time missionary work or any other full time work for You where they rely on the body of Christ to PROVIDE for them.
Lord many around the world are loosing their jobs. Lord many are very worried that they will loose their jobs and many have already lost all or part of their income. Lord no one else can help us but You. Lord we draw near to Your throne of grace, with confidence that we may receive mercy and find grace, and help in this time of great need across the world.(Hebrews 4:18)
Lord when You revealed Yourself to Abraham as Jehovah Jireh, “the Lord will PROVIDE” he was about to kill his son Isaac as a sacrifice to You. Lord in the last minute You PROVIDED a ram. Oh Lord how Abraham must have felt – the promised son ,the miraculous gift in old age, the one from whom You said a great nation would come, must be sacrificed. Lord You tested Abraham and he obeyed for he knew that You were able to raise Isaac from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back.(Genesis 22:1-2; 9-10,Hebrews 11:17-20) Lord ,Abraham’s great faith was counted to him as righteousness. (Romans 4:3) Oh Lord many of us are being tested in this time of difficulties during the coronavirus. Lord remind us of Abraham and strengthen us in our faith so that we can keep our eyes, our faith and our trust on You, our only PROVIDER. You are the One who controls the course of world events; You remove kings and sets up other kings. You give wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.(Daniel 2:21)
Lord forgive us that we, as Your children have taken our eyes off You so many times – as our Sustainer and PROVIDER. Forgive us that we have become so self-reliant. Forgive us that we have put our trust and dependancy in material things, in our own capabilities, in that which we have accumulated, in our wealth, in people, in our economy , in our savings, in our pensions and in so many other things. Forgive us that we do not look to You the Holy One of Israel. Forgive us that we have not asked for Your help (Isaiah 31:1 ) We ask forgiveness for being enslaved to money , we know that we cannot truly serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24 NLT)Forgive us Lord and set us free from the love of money. Lord we choose to serve You and You alone – have mercy on us. We choose to trust You as our PROVIDER.
Lord teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Lord teach the rich to be givers and PROVIDERS to those in need. Lord use us as Your children in these uncertain times to show those around us that their trust should be in You , who richly PROVIDES us with all we need. Lord use us to show them that it is better to be be rich in good works and generous to those in need, to always be ready to share with others, for by doing this we will be storing up a treasure as a good foundation for the future where we will experience true life.(1 Timothy 6:17-19 NLT)
Oh Lord,the earth is full of your creatures.They all depend on You to give them food as they need it. When you PROVIDE and supply it, they gather it. You open your hand to feed them, and they are richly satisfied. (Psalms 104:24, 27-28 NLT) Lord we ask that You would open your hand to PROVIDE and make a way for us. Lord we thank You that You have never left the nations without evidence of Yourself and You goodness. You send Your rain and good crops and You give food and joyful hearts.(Acts 14:16-17)Lord we ask that You will give grace to the nations, people and businesses , we ask that those who do not know You will turn to You. We ask that You would bring financial outcomes in such miraculous ways that people will seek and find You. We ask that those in these companies that know You would be bold witnesses to give encouragement, hope, ideas and lead may to You, our great PROVIDER.
Lord please PROVIDE for those who are working full-time for You , not having a fixed income in the world’s terms. (Name those that you know that are working full time for the Lord) Lord please bring conviction in the hearts of Your children to PROVIDE for those that You put on their hearts.
Lord the world and its fullness are Yours. Lord all the cattle on a thousand hills belongs to You. You say we must bring a sacrifice of thanksgiving, to You , the Most High, You say we must call upon You in the day of trouble and You will deliver us , and we shall glorify You! (Psalm 50:10,12-15)Oh Lord we thank You for Your promise of PROVISION, we give to You all our thanks, for we know You will PROVIDE and deliver us from our financial, physical and emotional burdens, as we serve You! Lord we seek Your Kingdom above all else, and will live righteously, for You say if we do this, You will give us everything we need. (Matthew 6:33 )
Lord thank You that Your word says the righteous will never beg for bread, for You are our Way-maker and PROVIDER. Lord You take care of the godly even in famine they will have more than enough.(Psalms 37:4, 17-19, 25)Thank You Lord!
In Jesus name
Amen
Day37
Daily Prayer focus – We REMEMBER…
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit – we give You praise and we thank You for giving us Your Holy Spirit, our Helper, who teaches us all things, and brings to our REMEMBRANCE all that Your Son Jesus Christ said.(John 14:26)We thank You for the Word that became flesh and made His dwelling among us.(John 1:14)Oh Lord we love Your Word , it strengthens, encourages and REMINDS us of who You are and how faithful You are – also in this difficult time of the coronavirus.
Lord today we REMEMBER Your Word and our persecuted brothers and sisters across the world. We REMEMBER how You speak to us through Your word .
We REMEMBER Your Son Job – he was a blameless, upright man who feared You and turned away from evil. Then- his life unraveled. Lord many of our lives are also unraveling. We REMEMBER that Job’s suffering did not come because he was bad but rather because of his unwavering faithfulness to You. (Job 1:8) Lord we REMEMBER how in the midst of great suffering, Job never lost his hope in You. Oh Lord please strengthen us, and help us to never lose our hope in You.
Lord we REMEMBER that Job said that he has not departed from the commandment of Your lips; and that he has treasured the words of Your mouth more than the portion of his food. (Job 23:12) Lord as we look into Your word and into the life of Job for encouragement and direction in this time please give us, Your church a new hunger for Your word, let us treasure the words of Your mouth like he did. Lord help us to discipline ourselves to spend more time in Your word. Lord feed us from Your Word so that we can say with Paul – to live is Christ and to die is gain.(Philippians 1: 21)
Lord as we REMEMBER Your son Job we are REMINDED that You are in control. You are the Creator of the universe. You are mighty and powerful. We can trust You with our lives. We see in Job chapter one, that nothing came into the life of Job which Your did not allow. Every page of scripture points to You as our sovereign God – from the creation account in Genesis to the return of Your Son in Revelation. You, Lord are in complete control. Lord even in the midst of this pandemic You are still in control and You have a plan.
Lord we do not have answers for many questions that are bombarding us at the moment. Lord when we read the book of Job we see that he also had many questions. Oh Lord we can relate! Thank You Lord for the book of Job – for we see that when You reveal Yourself to Job in the last few chapters he realised that You are sovereign and that You can do everything, that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. He realised that he uttered what he did not understand. Things too wonderful that he did not know. Lord we see how Job repents, forgives his friends and then intercedes for them. Lord what a beautiful example to us, in this uncertain time of the coronavirus . After Job’s repentance and prayer for his friends , You bless him and give him twice as much as he had before. Your word says that the second half of his life was more blessed than the first part. (Job 42)Oh Lord in You there is always hope. Help us to REMEMBER that and to follow the example of Job to trust You in the midst of our suffering, to walk humbly and in great repentance before You. To take the focus off ourselves and to intercede for our friends, family and those You put on our hearts.
Lord we want to do as Job did – and pray for our friends in the persecuted church across the world. Lord we REMEMBER the estimated 260 million Christian brothers and sister that are now suffering even more because of the coronavirus. Lord we bring praise to You , the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from You.(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Oh Lord comfort those who are being persecuted in this time.
Lord we REMEMBER before Your throne of grace those Christians that are persecuted merely for their faith in You. Many are being treated like second grade citizens because they love You. Lord many of them are likely to experience discrimination when seeking basic provisions, like food and medical care. We ask Lord that You would REMEMBER them and provide for them through Your church, people with kind hearts and supernaturally.
Lord we REMEMBER those who are in prison because of their faith in You. We REMEMBER them as if we are together with them in prison, we also REMEMBER those who are mistreated as if we ourselves are suffering with them .(Hebrews 13:3) Lord make a way out of the prison for them and strengthen and provide for those who have to be witnesses to You, in the prison.Fill them with Your peace.
Lord we REMEMBER before Your throne the brothers and sisters in the following 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution in 2020 – North Korea, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, Pakistan,Eritrea,Sudan,Yemen, Iran,India,Syria,Nigeria,Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Turkmenistan, China, Mauritania, Central African Republic, Morocco, Qatar, Burkina Faso, Mali, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Nepal, Jordan, Tunisia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Brunei, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Colombia, Oman, Kuwait, Kenya, Bhutan, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, Cameroon, Indonesia, Niger.
Lord have mercy on our persecuted brothers and sisters in these countries. Lord You know them by name, we REMEMBER them before You today. Protect, provide, guide, deliver and strengthen them.
Father those that will be martyred for Your name – please give them Your peace and strength. Father give Your angels command to minister to them, like they did to Jesus when he was suffering in the garden Gethsemane(Luke 22:43,Psalm 91) Lord we pray that amongst those who are persecuting Your church many will come to know and love You like the apostle Paul. Lord speak to the persecutors through dreams, visions and the witness of the persecuted. Lord REMIND Your church to REMEMBER the persecuted church in their prayers.
We REMEMBER that Your word says that we will conquer through the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimonies and we will not love our lives even unto death.(Revelation 12:11)
To You Lord belong the glory, the kingdom and the power
Amen
Day34
Prayer focus – HUNGER & THIRST (Spiritual)
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit – we submit our all ,before You this day!
We long for more of You, Lord. We long to know You deeper and to please You more. As the deer pants for streams of water, so our souls pants after You, Oh God. Our souls THIRSTS for You , the living God. (Psalm 42:1-2)
Lord today we bring those who are HUNGRY and THIRSTY for You, but they do not even know and believe that You really exist. We also bring before You those who believe that You exist but do not have a relationship with You.
Father in this time of the coronavirus and so much suffering around the world, many people are asking questions and searching for the deeper answers of life. Lord empower us, Your church in this hour to be ready with Your answers. You say in Your word that we must be ready if someone asks about our hope .(1 Peter 3:15)
Lord Your word never returns to You empty(Isaiah 55:11)Therefore Lord we now pray Your word over the lost. (Name those amongst your families, friends, acquaintance and leaders who are lost) – Lord Your word says – ‘Is anyone THIRSTY ? Come and drink— even if you have no money!Come, take your choice of wine or milk— it’s all free! Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? ’ Oh Lord draw those who are lost to come to You to drink and eat from Your living waters and Your everlasting bread.You say – ‘Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food. Come to Me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. ’ Oh Lord open the ears of the lost around the world to hear Your voice in this time. Oh Lord draw them to You , so that they will find everlasting life! Your word says – ‘ I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David. Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on Him now while He is near. Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to Me so that I may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our Me, for I will forgive generously. Oh Lord our prayer is that millions will turn to You in this time. Lord our prayer is that there will be a great harvest of souls into Your kingdom in this time. Oh Lord our prayer is that the lost will seek, find and be set free of the chains of sin that pulls them down. (Isaiah 55:1-3, 6-9 NLT)
Lord in this time (24 April – 23 May) when 1.8 billion Muslims around the world observes Ramadan, we bring them before Your throne and ask Lord that You would give them a revelation of Your Son Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Lord while they fast during the day – we pray that You would work in their hearts to give them a HUNGER and a THIRST for You Lord. Lord reveal to them how much You love them!
Lord we now bring before You those that believe that You exist but do not have a relationship with You. Oh Lord awaken in them a deep HUNGER and THIRST to know You , to be in a relationship with You. Lord we thank You for this time of ‘lockdown’ where so many other distractions are taken away from us. Lord we ask that this time of ‘lockdown’ will be the time where many that are far off will truly find You as their Friend, Saviour, Comforter , Healer and so much more!
Lord Your Son Jesus said that He is the Bread of life and whoever comes to Him shall not HUNGER, and whoever believes in Him shall never THIRST. (John 6:35) Oh Lord draw those that are far off into Your embrace in this time. Lord let them discover that if we drink from You and believe in Your Son Jesus – that within us – rivers of living waters from Your Holy spirit will begin to flow. (John 7:37-38)Lord You said that whosoever drinks of the water that You shall give , shall never THIRST again and the water that You give shall become in us a well of water springing up unto eternal life.(John 4:14) Thank You Lord for feeding us with spiritual food when we come to You!
Lord we now bring before Your throne of grace Your church. Lord please fill us in this time so that we will be strengthened to feed others with Your spiritual food. Lord we are HUNGRY and THIRSTY for You. You said – that we will be blessed if we HUNGER and THIRST after righteousness; and that You would fill us – Lord please fill us now. (Matthew 5:6)
Oh Lord in this difficult time we look into Your Word for we know that it will strengthen us spiritually for Your Son Jesus said , man can not live from bread alone but from every word of God. (Matthew 4:4) Lord we pray that Your church will discover Your Word afresh. Lord Your word always directs and encourages us . Lord we see how the Israelites wandered in the wilderness ; they found no city of habitation. They were HUNGRY and THIRSTY , their souls fainted in them. Then they cried unto You in their trouble, and You delivered them out of their distresses, You led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city of habitation. Oh Lord there are times now when our souls also faints within us – please Lord, lead us like You led them, for You remain the same loving God. Oh that men would praise You for Your lovingkindness, and for Your wonderful works to the children of men! For You satisfies the longing soul, and the HUNGRY soul You fill with good.(Psalm 107:4-9)
How precious is Your mercy, O God! We, the children of men come in this scary time of the coronavirus to take refuge under the shadow of Your wings. We know we shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of Your house; and that You will make us drink of the river of your pleasures. For with You,Lord is the fountain of life: in You light shall we see light.(Psalm 36:7-9 )
And the Spirit and the bride say, come. And he that hears let him say, come. And he that is THIRSTY , let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely. (Revelations 22:1, 17)
In Jesus , our Bridegroom’s name
Amen
Day35
Prayer focus – SERVING
Let’s pray –
Oh Lord, our God we bow before You – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
“Lord we want to serve You with gladness! We want to come into Your presence with singing!We want to know You, for You are the Lord, our God! You made us, we are Yours, we are Your people, and the sheep of Your pasture.” (Psalm 100:2-3 ESV)
Lord today we bring all who SERVE You as well as those around the world who SERVE others around them,(essential services) before Your throne of grace.
Lord what do You require of us, as Your church? You require only that we fear You, and live in a way that pleases You, to love You and SERVE You with all our hearts and souls. Lord You want us to always obey Your commands and decrees. (Deuteronomy 10:12-13 NLT) Lord You gave us a new commandment to love You and one another. (John 13:34)Father forgive us that we have not always feared and SERVED You with all our hearts and souls. Forgive us Lord that we have not always obeyed You, especially in loving one another. Oh Lord some of us in the church have become so lukewarm that we look just like the world . Lord forgive us, we know You called us to be set apart , to live holy lives as we SERVE You and one another. (2 Corinthians 6:17)
Lord there is only one time in Scripture where Your Son , Jesus explicitly said – that He has given us an example and that we should do just as He has done. (John 13:15) He said this ,the night of the last Supper before His betrayal when He, the King of the universe stooped down as a SERVANT and washed all His disciples feet. He even washed the feet of Judas, who He knew was going to betray Him. Oh Lord this is so profound, the depth of Your love and mercy! Your kingdom in our midst is an upside down kingdom and for too long we , Your church have followed the way of the world and not Your example, forgive us Lord! Lord help us to follow Your example now in this time and forevermore.
In the world, it is about leading and being in charge, in Your kingdom, it is about SERVING and following. In the world, it is about seeing how much you can get for yourself, in Your kingdom, it is about giving and giving. In the world, it is everyone for himself, you never have to apologise – you must stand up for yourself, in Your kingdom, it is about being the least, forgiving those who sins against you and even blessing your enemies, turning the other cheek, walking the extra mile, even giving your clothing if others need it. Almost everything is upside down in Your kingdom, Lord – and love is supreme. Help us Father to walk , in love and humility SERVING according to the example Jesus left for us, for He says if we do this we would be blessed . (John 13:17)
Lord let this time of the coronavirus be known in generations to come for the difference a SERVING, loving church made in the midst of death , fear and suffering. Lord help us to do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility to count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of us look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let us have the mind of Christ at this time, who though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself , by taking the form of a SERVANT, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:1-11 ) Oh Lord, You have called us to follow the example Your Son gave us and to be conformed into His image – Lord help us to be conformed into His image in this time.(Romans 8:29) More of You Lord, less of us. (John 3:30)
Father we now bring before Your throne of mercy – everyone that SERVES in the essential services across the world at this time. From the doctors, medical services, the cleaners, the dieticians, the pharmacists, the physiotherapists , the occupational therapists, the nurses, the laboratory workers, the blood banks, the scientists , the shopkeepers, those in food and essential product – production ,the governments officials, the artisans , the builders, the truck , transport and delivery drivers, the workers in old age homes ,mental institutions ,disability and care centres, the farmers and farm workers, the workers in the financial services, the people working for social services, the police, the army, other protection services, the post services, those who supply power, water and gas, counsellors at call centres, those working for communications, law and order, international critical business continuity services, those working in tv, internet services, media and many more. Lord they all SERVE on so many levels , we ask that You would bless them and their families and that You would keep them them safe. That you would give them new strength and courage to face their daily tasks.
Lord we also ask that You would strengthen Your children amongst these workers to be bold witnesses for You, as they SERVE. Lord give them supernatural strength and courage to SERVE in peoples final hours to lead them to You. Let them shine like the brightness of the sky above; like the stars forever and ever, as they turn many to righteousness (Daniel 12:3 ). Lord let Your children amongst these essential services workers be the ones to SERVE, encourage and bring hope – so that many would desire to have what they have. Lord stir the hearts of Your church to keep on praying for those SERVING as essential workers in this time.
Lord we pray for the essential services workers provision, as they SERVE – that You would provide in all their needs . Lord show us as Your children ways to SERVE them to show them our deep gratitude for all they are doing in SERVING us and helping those affected by the coronavirus.
Lord we ask that You would help those who are SERVING as research doctors and scientists – to find a cure for the coronavirus.
We now pray over the essential services workers across the world :(you can take time to mention the names of those you know before the Lord) –
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.(Numbers 6:24-26)
In our SERVANT King Jesus Christ’s name
Amen
Day32
Prayer focus – LOVE
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we LOVE You and each other because You first LOVED us. (Ephesians 1:4-5 )Your LOVE Oh Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, Your justice like the great deep.( Psalm 36:5-6)
Lord Your LOVE for us overwhelms and sustains us in this difficult time.
Lord You showed us how much You LOVE us by the greatest Gift You gave mankind, Your one and only Son. You sent Him into the world so that we might have eternal life through Him. This is real LOVE – not that we LOVED You, Lord , but that You LOVED us and sent Your Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.(1 John 4:9,10)
Lord You LOVED us and chose us for Your own. Therefore we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. We will be tolerant with one another and forgive one another, just as You have forgiven us. (take time to mention those you forgive before the Lord) Lord – and to all these qualities we add LOVE , which binds all things together in perfect unity.(Colossians 3:12–14)
Father our prayer this day is that Your LOVE through us, Your children, would bring healing and salvation to millions across the world. Lord thank You that You empowered us by Your LOVE , which has been poured into our hearts through Your Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
( Romans 5:2-5) We know that You prepared us to be vessels of Your beautiful, never ending LOVE – in this uncertain time we live in.
Lord You said that You are giving us a new commandment to LOVE each other, just as You have LOVED us. Lord You said that our LOVE for one another will prove to the world that we are Your disciples.( John 13:34-35) Lord our prayer is that Your LOVE in us for one another, would be a witness to many around the world. May they see this LOVE and be drawn to You Lord!
Father please open doors for us to enter so that we can pour Your LOVE into the homes, hospitals, meetings, jails, care centres, old age homes, police stations, refugee camps and everywhere else you send us – physically and virtually. Lord help us not to hold back but to be bold witnesses full of LOVE and without judgement. (2 Timothy 4:2,Matthew 7:1). Lord remind us by Your Holy Spirit that the LOVE You poured into us is a LOVE that covers a multitude of sins.(1 Peter 4:8) It is a LOVE that will drive out the fear of the coronavirus – for in Your LOVE there is no fear, for perfect LOVE casts out fear. (1 John 4:18) Thank you Lord that Your LOVE through us drives out the fear of the coronavirus.
Lord it is Your great LOVE in us that compels us.(2 Corinthians 5:14)Lord we pray that Your LOVE will compel us as Your church to intercede for the lost, the sick, the dying , the front line workers, the economy and the whole broken world around us like never before.
Lord thank you for the privilege of being Your vessels of LOVE, healing and encouragement in this time of fear and shaking. You say that though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, Your unfailing LOVE for us will never be shaken, nor Your covenant of peace be removed,(Isaiah 54:10)Thank You Lord that in this time of shaking Your LOVE remains unshakable and rock solid. Thank You that Your unshakable LOVE sustains us.
Lord we want to live a life of LOVE unto You, just as Christ LOVED us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant LOVE offering and sacrifice to You. (Ephesians 5:2) Lord we know that faith, hope, and love will remain but that the greatest of these is LOVE and without this LOVE of Yours we are of no use to You, Lord.
Lord Your LOVE in us is patient, kind, does not envy, does not boast, it is not proud, it does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. This LOVE does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. LOVE never fails. (1 Corinthians 13) Lord please fill us afresh today with an extra measure of Your LOVE !
Oh Lord may those around us come to know You intimately as their Father,Friend, Comforter, Healer , Advocate, Provider and so much more…
Lord there is nothing better than to have a personal LOVE relationship with You – the One who are so intimately aware of us. You read our hearts like an open book and You know all the words we are about to speak before we even start a sentence! You know every step we will take before our journey even begins. Every single moment You are thinking of all of us ! How precious and wonderful to consider that You cherish us constantly in Your every thought! O God, Your desires toward us are more than the grains of sand on every shore! When we awake each morning, You’re still with us. Lord, You know everything there is to know about us. You perceive every movement of our heart and soul, and You understand our every thought before it even enters our minds. You’ve gone into our futures to prepare the way, and in kindness You follow behind us to spare us from the harm of our pasts. With Your hand of LOVE upon our lives, You impart blessings to us. This is just too wonderful, deep, and incomprehensible! Your understanding of us brings us wonder and strength.(Psalm 139 TPT)
Lord may the grace of Your Son , Jesus Christ, Your LOVE Father and the fellowship of Your Holy Spirit be with us all in this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 13:14 )
Amen
Day33
Prayer focus – HUNGER (Physical)
Let’s pray –
Lord, in Your presence there is fullness of joy and at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)Lord – You fill the hungry with good things (Luke 1:53 )Oh Lord You prepare a table before us in the presence of our enemies…(Psalm 23)
Lord, this day our hearts cry out to You for all those who are physically HUNGRY. Lord only You can truly satisfy the great physical HUNGER around the world.
Lord we bring before Your throne of grace the poor who does not have food. Lord You are the One who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the HUNGRY.( Job 36:31) Father we ask that You would work in hearts of Your children across the nations to feed the HUNGRY. Father work in the hearts of the wealthy and the ordinary people alike – to share their food and drink with the poor. Lord let us remember that if we feed the poor You say that we are doing it as unto You, for You say -‘ I was HUNGRY and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.’ (Matthew 25:35 )
Lord we ask that You would give Your church creative ways to reach the poor with food and water. Lord empower Your church in this hour to satisfy the needs of the HUNGRY. Father Your word says that faith without works are dead. Faith and actions work together. Our actions makes our faith complete. Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works. (James 2:14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26 NLT)
Father we long to see You bring Your Body on earth into such unity that not one single person will go HUNGRY. Oh Lord bring Your church into the true unity that Jesus prayed for – that the church would be one – just as You Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are One(John 17).Lord make us again like the church in the book of Acts who shared with one another, so that no one was lacking. Oh Lord forgive us for our disunity over many years, forgive us that we were so focused on ourselves that we neglected to care for the poor and HUNGRY amongst us.
Oh Lord in Your great mercy and grace ,You are now giving us such an opportunity in the midst of the coronavirus suffering around us- to come together as one, to feed the HUNGRY. Lord use us to bring glory to Your name . Lord use us as Your church to feed the HUNGRY.
Lord today we also bring all farmers and farm workers across the earth before Your throne of grace. Lord we ask for special grace towards them. Lord You called them to steward and cultivate the land. Lord we ask that they will produce enough crops to provide food for the whole earth in this time. Lord – You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth, we thank You Lord for providing for us. ( Psalm 104:14)
Lord we pray over the farmers and farm workers that their crops will be blessed, that the offspring of their herds and flocks will be blessed and that their fruit baskets and breadboards will be blessed.(Deuteronomy 28:4-6 NLT)Lord bless them as they bless the nations with food. Lord let those on farms who do not know You turn to You, in this time.
Lord please do not let there be a famine in this time of the coronavirus. Lord we look to You for help – You are sovereign over all of nature, please Lord You are our Jehovah Jireh! You are our Provider. Please Lord provide for each nation on earth according to Your riches and glory. (Philippians 4:19)
Lord we bring before You the leaders of the World Food Programme (WFP) and all other food programmes on earth. Lord please give them Your wisdom and knowledge in how to manage and distribute food across the world wisely.
Father we bring before Your throne of grace the 135 million people who are facing crisis levels of HUNGER. Lord You know them by name – please Lord provide for them. Lord You care for us like a mother cares for her children. Your word says – “Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.” (Isaiah 49:15)Thank you Lord for Your great love and compassion to humankind.
Father we bring before You the following countries who are at high risk of food shortages after they suffered the worst food crises last year – Yemen, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Nigeria and Haiti.(Also name the countries that the Lord puts on your heart ). Father we ask that you would open Your storehouses over these nations and the others at risk. That You would provide food and water for every HUNGRY person . Lord in Your word we read how You fed and sustained the Israelites in the desert with Manna and Quail. (Exodus 16) We see how You provided food for Elijah by sending Your ravens with food. (1 Kings 17) Oh Lord do it again – provide for the HUNGRY – even in supernatural ways – for nothing is impossible to You our great God and King! (Luke 1:37)You uphold the whole world by the power of Your word!(Hebrews 1)
Lord we also bring the following Eastern African countries before You – Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti and Sudan – where desert locusts are threatening hundreds of thousands of hectares of crops and pastureland . Oh Lord in Your might we ask that You would stop this plague that is threatening to devour the land and the food supply of millions.
Thank You Lord that You are able to make all grace abound to us , so that we will have sufficiency in all things during this time of the coronavirus and at all times, so that we may abound in every good work, to the glory of Your Name! (2 Corinthians 9:8 )
Amen
Day30
Prayer focus – WAITING ON THE LORD
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we humble ourselves before You!
Teach us Your way, O Lord, and lead us on a level path because of our enemies. We are confident that we will see Your goodness in the land of the living. We are WAITING patiently for You , Lord. We are brave and courageous. Yes, WAITING patiently for You Lord. (Psalms 27:11-14)
Lord in this time where most of the world is in lockdown, we are WAITING on You, help us oh Lord for we are struggling to WAIT. Yes Lord we are struggling with many things. We are struggling with being apart from other people and being confined to our homes. Lord we are struggling not to be with our loved ones, especially the old, the sick, the dying and the single people. Lord we are struggling with the unknown. We are struggling with our thoughts and fears. We are struggling to comprehend this new way of living and to contemplate when all will be normal again. Also Lord we are struggling with the thoughts of – ‘will it ever be normal again?’ How many will get sick and die, will we or our loved ones die and on and on…
Lord we need You, we need You to meet us in our WAITING. We turn to You oh Lord and know that You said we must come to You when we are weary and when we carry heavy burdens. Oh Lord we are weary of WAITING ,thank You for new strength. Oh Lord the burden of the fear of the coronavirus is heavy – please Lord take it. How wonderful to know that You will give us rest. For Your yoke is easy to bear, and the burden You give us is light.(Matthew 11:28-30 )
Lord our prayer is that in this time of WAITING Your children will all turn back to You, especially those that have become lukewarm or cold – for You say -it is in returning and rest in You that we shall be saved; it is in quietness and trust in You that we will be strengthened . (Isaiah 30:15 )
Lord, thank You for this time of WAITING. Lord we now have time to look into our own hearts – and Lord we know that many of us have become ‘lip Christians’ – we praise You with our mouths but our hearts are far from You. Oh Lord have mercy, forgive us that we have become our own gods. Lord we realise that many of us have become lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to our parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of You , we have the appearance of godliness, but we deny its power. (2 Timothy 3:2-5) Forgive us Lord and cleanse us so that we can WAIT on You with pure hearts and clean hands.
Lord we know that in this time of WAITING You will work in the hearts of the people on earth for
You are not slow to fulfil Your promise as some count slowness, but You are patient toward us , not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.(Peter 3:9 ) Thank You Lord for this time of grace and for the many salvations of those who will surrender to You in this time of WAITING and introspection. Lord our prayer is that in this time of WAITING Your church will be praying for Your will to be done in the lives of every single person on earth. Lord pour out a spirit of intercession over Your children in this time of WAITING.
Lord we do not want to WAIT like the five foolish virgins who took their lamps, without oil. We want to WAIT like the five wise virgins who kept their lamps full of oil so when You, our Bridegroom come we will be ready and not caught without oil like the five foolish virgins. (Matthew 25:1-13 )Oh Lord make us wise in our WAITING.
Lord give us the obedience of Noah who did all that you commanded him to do. (Genesis 7:5) Lord You locked him and his family into the Ark and they obeyed. Father that obedience saved their lives. Lord You are locking us in , help us to be obedient and to remember that You are the one who upholds the universe by the word of Your power. (Hebrews 1:3)Lord let us have peace in our time of WAITING.
Lord you are good to those who WAIT for You, to the soul who seeks You(.Lamentations 3:25)
Lord You WAIT to be gracious to us , You exalt Yourself to show mercy to us . For You are a God of justice; You bless those who WAIT for You.(Isaiah 30:18 ) Lord we want to say with Moses -please Lord let Your presence be with us in our WAITING and when the WAITING is over we do not want to go out to ‘normal’ if Your Presence does not go with us.(Exodus 33:15) Lord we surrender to You also in the time of WAITING , for You are with us and we trust You. Lord speak to us in this time of WAITING.
Lord we pray – let Your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, we pray let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Father we ask that in this time of WAITING You will accomplish what You want to accomplish, not our will Lord but Yours. Lord thank You that in this time of WAITING when temptation comes knocking at our doors – Your word says – that no temptation can overtake us that is not common to man and that You Lord are faithful. You will not let us be tempted beyond our ability, but with the temptation You will also provide the way of escape, so that we may be able to endure it.(1 Corinthians 10:13)
Oh Lord how wonderful to know that since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like You, who works for those who WAIT for Him! (Isaiah 64:4)
In Jesus Name
Amen
Day31
Prayer focus – HOPE
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit we submit to You this day!You are our HOPE and we trust in You!
Lord we give You praise – Praise be to You the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In Your great mercy You have given us new birth into a living HOPE through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.(1 Peter 1:3)Blessed is the man who trusts in You , and whose HOPE is in You. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat or the coronavirus comes for its leaf will be green, and he will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will he cease from yielding fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8)
Lord as Your children our very faith is based on the assurance of things HOPED for, the conviction of things not seen.(Hebrews 11:1)Lord You said we will be blessed if we have not seen and yet we believe. (John 20:29) Thank You Lord that Your eye is on those who fear You , on those who HOPE in Your steadfast love. (Psalm 33:18)
Against all HOPE , Abraham in HOPE believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.“( Romans 4:18) Oh Lord what a wonderful example out of Your word for us . Abraham and Sarah were both so old that they had no HOPE on a human level of ever having a child, but Abraham believed Your word and HOPED against HOPE. Abraham’s faith rested upon Your word and so he became the father of many nations.
Lord Your word gives us HOPE. You are our hiding place and our shield; we HOPE in your word.(Psalm 119:114 ) We wait for You Lord, our souls wait, and in Your word we HOPE. (Psalm 130:5) Our souls longs for Your salvation; we HOPE in Your word.(Psalm 119:81 )
Oh Lord You gave us Your word to help us through many trials and sufferings, You also once again encourage and give us HOPE in this time of the coronavirus through Your word. Lord Your Word- our Bible , is inspired by You and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. Lord You use it to encourage, prepare and equip us how to face and endure during this time of the coronavirus. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NLT)Thank You Lord for the HOPE Your Word brings.
Lord we read in Your Word how Your mighty leader Joshua and his army lost the battle against the small city of Ai because a man named Achan had buried banned spoils of war under his tent (Joshua 7:1, 21)Lord we read how all Israel stoned Achan and his family ,burned them and heaped up a large pile of rocks on them which remains to this day. Lord this stopped Your anger. We read how this place has been called the Valley of Achor ever since.( Joshua 7:25-26 )The Valley of Achor was known as a place of judgement and trouble.
Oh Lord the wonderful HOPE that Your word brings – for Your word says that mercy triumphs over judgment.(James 2:13)
Lord we read later on in Your word how You restored the valley of Achhor – You made the Valley of Achor a door of HOPE. You say of Israel – There she will respond as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. In that day, You declared that she will call You her husband and not her Master. (Hosea 2:14-16) Lord You turned the “Valley of Trouble” into an “Opportunity for Hope”, the “Heartbreak Valley” into “Acres of Hope.” Lord we also read in the book of Isaiah how the plain of Sharon will again be filled with flocks for Your people who have searched for You, and the valley of Achor will be a place to pasture herds. (Isaiah 65:10 NLT) Oh Lord You changed the valley of trouble and judgement into a place of triumph and HOPE!
Lord our prayer is that You would turn this time of the coronavirus, our Valley of Achor , into a door of HOPE and a resting place for each of us, as we repent of our wicked ways, seek You and seek to make You known. Lord You are the Lord of mercy, grace, love , transformation and reconciliation . Lord please turn this place of trouble and suffering into a door of HOPE for Your Gospel. Lord please turn this tragedy on earth into a door of opportunity for HOPE.
Lord we glory in our sufferings, because we know that our suffering in this time will produce perseverance and perseverance, character; and character, HOPE. (Romans 5:3-4 )Lord fill us
with joy and peace as we trust in You , so that we might overflow with HOPE by the power of Your Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
In Jesus Christ – our HOPE of glory’s name
Amen
Day28
Prayer focus – VICTORY IN BATTLE
Let’s pray –
Father, today we bow before You, the Son and the Holy Spirit . You are the Commander of heavens armies. (Psalm 80:7,1 Samuel 1:11 )
Lord Your word says that if we submit ourselves to You we can resist the devil, and he will flee from us.( James 4:7,8) Lord how profound – Your word says if we are truly submitted to You when we resist the devil, he WILL flee from us! Lord we submit our all to You!
( Take time to submit to God- and in your time of submission bring all sins in your own lives before God and repent of it in great humility- God is a Holy God. Also take time to repent like Daniel(Daniel9) for the sins of your nation.)
Lord the earth is Yours and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to You . You laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. Who may climb Your mountain? Who may stand in Your holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. They will receive Your blessing and have a right relationship with You, our Saviour. They will seek You and worship in Your presence, O God of Jacob. Open up, you ancient gates! Open up, you ancient doors, and let our King of glory enter. Who is our King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle. Open up, you ancient gates! Open up, you ancient doors, and let our King of glory enter. Who is our King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies— He is the King of glory. (Psalms 24:1-10 NLT)
Lord, many nations are in lockdown because of this terrible Corona Virus. Many have died, many are sick and the death toll is rising. Father this destructive virus is spreading and there is a huge spirit of fear reeking havoc over all the earth. Lord many of Your children are under severe spiritual and physical attack . Father many are suffering. Lord we come to You today as our Commander in Chief, the One who rules over all. We ask Lord, that in Your greatness You would destroy this virus in such a miraculous, swift way that the whole earth will be astounded and know that You did it, for Lord nothing is impossible to You. (Luke 1:37)
Father we pray for Your church, that they would remember that You did not give us a spirit of fear but of love power and a sound mind.( 1Tim 1:7) Lord we are not defeated , You are on our side and the victory is Yours.(Deuteronomy 20:4) Lord may we remember that Elisha’s servant was fearful when he saw the great Armean army advancing against them. Lord may we hear the words of Elisha in our hearts – saying – ‘Don’t be afraid! For there are more on our side than on theirs!’ Oh Lord Elisha prayed and You opened his servants eyes to see that the hillside around them was filled with horses and chariots of fire. Lord we ask that You would open the eyes of those in Your church that need to see the armies of heaven fighting on our behalf ( 2 Kings 6:15-18 NLT)
Lord we ask that in Your faithfulness You would in this time fulfil Your Son ,Jesus’ prayer in John 17 to make Your church one on earth. Lord let us be one in You. Father raise Your church to arise as a united army ready to fight with the weapons You gave us. Lord You are our Commander, You are mighty in battle.
Lord we are strong in You and in the strength of Your might. We now put on the whole armour that You gave us so that we will be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we know that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness. Against the spiritual forces of evil of the coronavirus in the heavenly places. Therefore we take up the whole armour that You gave us Lord, so that we may be able to withstand Satan and his coronavirus in this evil time. We stand firm in You. Lord we are fastening our belts of truth, – thank You Lord that Your word is our only truth. We will not listen to the lies of Satan – our belts of truth are fastened. Lord we put on the breastplate of Your righteousness – we walk in Your righteousness, not our own. Your Son made us righteous when He died and conquered death! Lord we put on our feet the shoes of the readiness to bring Your Gospel of peace. Oh Lord in the midst of this fierce battle use us, Your church to bring Your Gospel of peace to those around us. Lord in all circumstances we take up the shield of faith, with which we can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. Lord we take the helmet of Your salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is Your word. We are praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayers and supplication so that we will keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, as Your word directs Lord! (Ephesians 6:10-18)
Lord we now lift our shields of faith in the battle for our families and nations. Lord we will now withstand Satan and his coronavirus, for Your word says if we withstand him he, WILL flee and we believe it Lord! In You we are mighty in battle! Thank You Lord that You are with us ,we are not alone (Hebrews 13:5) Lord You are fighting for us! (Exodus 14;14) In You we are more than conquerers. (Romans 8:37)
Lord we do as your Word directs – As Believers, and submitted to You – we withstand the coronavirus, we withstand fear and destruction, we withstand illness and pneumonia , we withstand untimely death and suffering, we withstand poverty and hunger, we withstand economic ruin and riots , we withstand anger and rebellion , we withstand lies and confusion. You WILL now all flee from us in Jesus Name!
We proclaim over our nations and continents- Our God the Ruler of the heavens and the earth has not given us , His Church , a spirit of fear but of LOVE,POWER and a SOUND MIND. We and our families, friends and nations will live and not die before our time , we will live to proclaim the Word of the Lord and we will bring in a great harvest to bring our God, the ruler of heaven and earth great glory!(Psalm 118:17)
We pray this in the powerful name of JESUS CHRIST – our LORD and SAVIOUR, the One mighty in battle!
AMEN
Day29
Prayer focus – PEACE
The Hebrew word SHALOM is understood around the world to mean PEACE. In Israel,SHALOM is used on a daily basis. It is used to greet people, and to bid farewell to people.Peace is only one small part of the meaning of the word SHALOM. Strong’s Concordance 7965 – Hebrew SHALOM : Completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, and the absence of agitation or discord.
Let’s pray –
Father, Son and Holy Spirit this day we worship You as the God of PEACE. Our Jehovah SHALOM.
Father Your Son Jesus Christ is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of PEACE.” (Isaiah 9:6)
Oh Lord our hearts cry out for You, the Prince of PEACE to bring Your PEACE upon the earth. Lord there is so much turmoil, anger, fear, anguish, suffering, rebellion and unrest. Lord many feel paralysed and helpless, not knowing what do do? Father our prayer is that Your peace , which transcends all understanding, will guard our hearts and our minds in Your Son, Christ Jesus.(Philippians 4:7)
Lord Thank You once again for the encouragement and guidance that we get from Your word. Father we see in Your word how in the days of Gideon, the children of Israel were living in a constant state of fear and trepidation, much like we are today. The Midianites, were plundering Israel. Anxiety and fear swept the nation. Lord we see that the people were isolated like we are today – they were hiding in fear of attack in the mountains and the caves. (Judges 6:2) Oh Lord it was in this fearful time that You raised Gideon, one of the least in his fathers house, as a judge in Israel. Lord when all looked very fearful and dark around Gideon You said to him – “PEACE be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.” Oh Lord let us remember those words! Oh Lord You strengthened and encouraged him so much that he built You an altar – and called it, The Lord Is PEACE as a tribute and reminder of Your provision and promise of PEACE.
Lord in the day of our greatest distress You are there to bring relief, like You brought relief and victory to Gideon and his people! Lord You raised Him to be a leader in Israel, being with him – You led him to do mighty exploits in Your name. Lord please be with us, like You were with Gideon and his people. Lord raise the ‘Gideon leaders’ of our time amongst the scientists, doctors, world leaders and the ordinary people amongst us – especially those who know You. Lord use these ‘Gideons’ of our time to lead us in victory over the coronavirus. Lord strengthen them with your wisdom and insight and let them lead us with Your PEACE.
Oh Lord we now bring before Your throne of grace the unrest that is spreading across the globe , as people are frustrated, hungry and angry. We ask Lord that You would bring Your provision and PEACE into those places and situations. (name the places that you know before the Lord – where there is unrest and need ) Lord we pray for Your provision and PEACE over every family on earth, Lord we ask that a supernatural PEACE will surround all. Lord we pray that Your PEACE would bring a knowing in peoples hearts that You exist and that they need to surrender their lives to You.
Lord we bring all pastors, lay ministers, evangelists and missionaries before Your throne – we echo Your words – ‘How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim PEACE, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”( Isaiah 52:7) Lord please strengthen and provide for them and their families in this time where they cannot meet on Sundays in their churches. Lord please work in the hearts of their flocks to still sow into their ministries so that Your servants will not lack anything. Lord give them creative ways in bringing the Gospel and use them mightily to the glory of Your name.
Lord we bring Your church before You and ask that You will keep us in Your perfect PEACE , that our minds will be stayed on You and that we will trust in You no matter what. (Isaiah 26:3)Thank You Lord for Your Holy Spirit, our Helper who is with us in this crisis, who is is teaching us all things and who daily reminds us of all that You have said. You said that You leave us with Your PEACE , which is different from the peace that the world gives .You said that we must not let our hearts be troubled, or be afraid.(John 14:26-27 ESV) Thank You Lord we are not troubled or afraid, we trust You and rest in Your PEACE. Lord You said that we will have tribulation in this world and that we must remain in Your PEACE You also said we must be of good cheer for You have already overcome the world! (John 16:33) Lord in this time of the coronavirus we are of good cheer and we rest in Your PEACE. Lord we are anxious for nothing, and in prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, we let all our requests be made known to You, for then we know that Your PEACE which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Lord fill Your Church in this hour with Your completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, and the absence of agitation or discord. That is ALL who You are Lord – You are our SHALOM!
Now may the Lord of PEACE Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.(2 Thessalonians 3:16)
In the name of Jesus Christ our Prince of PEACE
Amen
Day26
Prayer focus – THE WORD OF GOD
Lets pray –
Father we worship You, we adore You , we lift up Your holy name!
Lord , in the beginning You spoke Your WORD and the heavens were made and their starry host by the breath of Your mouth. (Psalm 33:6) Lord You spoke everything into being by Your Word – You said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.(Genesis 1:3)Lord You sent out Your WORD and it always produces fruit. You said that Your WORD will always accomplish all that You want it to, and it will prosper everywhere You send it.”(Isaiah 55:11 NLT)
Oh Father thank You for the gift of Your WORD to mankind. Thank you for inspiring ordinary men by Your Holy Spirit to write the 66 books of Your Word – our Bible. Thank You Lord that Your WORD says that all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that every servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17) Lord in this time of the coronavirus pandemic , this time of suffering, uncertainty and fear we, the people living on the earth, need Your WORD ,we need to be equipped for every good work.
Father our prayer is that Your WORD would spread across the world like never before. Our prayer is that Your WORD would bring hope and healing . Our prayer is that Your WORD would give guidance and protection in this time. Lord we ask that Your Holy Spirit would bring life to Your WORD , for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.(2 Corinthians 3:6) Father open the spiritual eyes of Your Church across the world to understand Your WORD. Lord like You opened the eyes of the disciples from Emmaus we ask that You would open Your children’s eyes to Your WORD – so that Your church would also say like they did – our hearts are burning within us for He opened the Scriptures to us! (Luke 24:32) Lord our prayer is that your Church will crave for your WORD like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it they may grow up in Your salvation.
(1 Peter 2:2) For Lord You said man shall not live by bread alone, but by every WORD that comes from YOUR mouth.(Matthew 4:4)
Lord let Your church arise armed with the sword of Your WORD. (Ephesians6:17)Lord Your WORD is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and pierces the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow and is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.(Hebrews 4:12) Lord please teach Your church how to fight in this fierce spiritual battle with Your WORD as their weapon. Lord help Your Church to know Your WORD and how to apply it, proclaim ,pray and live it. Lord sanctify Your church by Your Truth , Your WORD is truth (John 17:17)Father please help your church to discern in this time – for there are so much false news full of fear going around. The father of lies , Satan wants to deceive many in believing his lies and becoming fearful and without hope. (John 8:44)
Oh Lord we pray that in this dark times Your WORD would be a lamp to our feet, and a light on our path. (Psalm 119:105) Lord the unfolding of Your WORDS gives light; it gives understanding to the simple (Psalm 119:130) Lord we pray that Your church will read, learn, teach and remember Your WORD that says – that Your Son is the radiance of Your glory and the exact representation of Your being, and that He sustains all things by His powerful WORD. (Hebrews 1:3) Lord we will nor fear all these fearful predictions that go around for everything in this world is being sustained by Your WORD – You are ultimately in charge and Your perfect will , will be done. You will strengthen and sustain those who trust in You . Your way is perfect ,Your WORD is flawless; You shield all who take refuge in You. (Psalm 18:30 )Lord we will be Your witnesses in this time – help us to lead those who do not know You to You and to encourage Your church and those in the world with Your WORD and Your love. Lord You said that we will be blessed if we hear Your WORD and obey it.(Luke 11:28 )
Lord we love Your WORD and we know that heaven and earth will pass away, but Your WORD will never pass away.(Matthew 24:35)Lord Your WORDS are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.(Psalm 12:6)
Lord we praise Your WORD, we trust in You , we are not afraid what can mere mortals do to us?
(Psalm 56:4 ) Lord we hold firmly to Your WORD of life so that in the day of Christ we may be proud that we did not run in vain or labour in vain. (Philippians 2:16)
To You Lord be the glory
In JESUS CHRIST, the WORD who became flesh’s name
Amen
Day27
Prayer focus – WORSHIP
Lets pray –
Father we love You Lord. We give You today – our all.
Father this day we choose to worship You , no matter what ,we worship You. Our eyes are on You ,our King, our Lord, our Protector, our Provider, our Way Maker, our Comforter.
Lord we bow down in worship, we kneel before You, the Lord our Maker. (Psalm 95:6 ) Lord every knee will bow before You ; Lord the coronavirus is bowing before You. Lord You are victorious! Lord every tongue will acknowledge You as the only God. (Romans 14:11 )We worship You!
O Lord, You are our God; we will exalt You, we will praise and give thanks to Your name; For You have and are still doing miraculous things, Your plans formed long ago are still being fulfilled with perfect faithfulness.(Isaiah 25:1 AMP)
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.(Psalm 150:6 )
Lord we worship You, our God. Thank You Lord for Your blessing on our food and water, as we worship You. Thank You Lord for taking away all sickness from among us, as we worship You.(Exodus 23:25 )
Lord we worship You,Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Lord we worship the Word that became flesh. Lord we worship You for the gift of Your Word!
Lord we are reminded of Paul and Silas who were praying and singing hymns to You while they were in jail . Oh Lord what a wonderful example to us in this time. Your children were in a confined space, and they chose to put their trust and focus on You. Lord help us to worship You like they did, not looking at our circumstances but putting our focus on You! (Acts 16:25) Lord we are reminded that as they were praising and worshipping You, there was suddenly a massive earthquake, the prison was shaken to its foundations and all the doors immediately flew open and the chains of every prisoner fell off. Lord we are reminded that Paul and Silas led their jailer and his whole household to salvation in You on that very same night ! (Acts of the Apostles 16:26 ,30 -34 NLT)
Oh Lord how wonderful is Your Word, we find such comfort and encouragement in it, we worship You! Thank You Lord for the doors of opportunity for the Gospel that are suddenly flying open to Your church as we worship You. Lord thank You for the prisoners of the world that are suddenly being delivered from the chains of mammon. Lord thank You for the many households that are coming to salvation in this time! Lord we worship You, Your plans are perfect!You are perfect.
Lord You are Spirit, we worship You in Spirit and in truth. (John 4:24) Lord our souls and our inmost being, praise You!(Psalm 103:1 ) Lord we give thanks to You for You are good; Your love endures forever.(1 Chronicles 16:34 ) Lord our mouths are filled with Your praise, we declare Your splendour all day long. (Psalm 71:8) Lord we spread out our hands to You; we thirst for You like a parched land. (Psalm 143:6 )Lord there is no one holy like You; there is no one besides You; there is no Rock like You. (1 Samuel 2:2) We worship You!
Lord we agree with the prayer that the prophet Habakkuk sang to You : We have heard all about You, Lord. We are filled with awe by Your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as You did in years gone by. And in Your anger Lord , please remember Your mercy. Lord we see You moving across the deserts. Your brilliant splendour fills the heavens, and the earth is filled with Your praise. Your coming is as brilliant as the sunrise. Rays of light flash from Your hands, where Your awesome power is hidden. Coronavirus (pestilence) marches before You ; plagues follows close behind. When You stop, the earth shakes. When You look, the nations tremble. You shatter the everlasting mountains and levels the eternal hills. You are the Eternal One! … You marched across the land in anger and trampled the nations in Your fury. You went out to rescue Your chosen people, to save Your anointed ones. ..Lord even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet we will rejoice in You Lord! We will be joyful in You, the God of our salvation! The Sovereign Lord is our strength! He makes us as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. (Habakkuk 3 in part NLT)
Lord our focus remain stayed on You, we trust You, we worship only You! Be glorified – You are the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.(Revelation 22:13)
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendour, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all. (1 Chronicles 29:11) We worship You. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven!
In Jesus name
Amen
Day24
Prayer focus – REPENTANCE
(Greek – Metanoia -change of heart, 180 degrees turn )
Let’s pray-
Father this day we humble ourselves before You, for Lord You are gracious and compassionate. You will not turn Your face from us if we return to You. (2 Chronicles 30:9 b)
Lord all of us, as the nations of the world have sinned against You. We want to repent of our own and our nations sins before You our God.
(Take time to examine your own hearts and lives before the Lord – ask His Holy spirit to show you the sins and condition of your own heart – and as He does it – repent from deep within – remembering that our God is a holy God)
Lord Your word says that when You shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence (coronavirus) among Your people, if we, Your people, who are called by Your name, will humble ourselves and pray and seek Your face and turn from our own wicked ways, then You will hear from heaven, and will forgive our sins and will heal our land.(2 Chronicles 7:13,14 )
Father You called king David a man after Your own heart. (Acts 13:22) Oh Lord he also sinned against You and today we want to use his words of repentance in Psalm 51 to repent to You, our God.
“Lord Have mercy on us , Oh God, because of Your unfailing love. Because of Your great compassion, blot out the stain of our sins. Wash us clean from our guilt. Purify us from our sins. For we recognise our rebellion; it haunts us day and night. Against You, and You alone, have we sinned; we have done what is evil in Your sight. You will be proved right in what You say, and Your judgment against us is just. For we were born sinners — yes, from the moment our mothers conceived us . But You desire honesty from the womb, teaching us wisdom even there. Purify us from our sins, and we will be clean; wash us , and we will be whiter than snow. Oh, give us back our joy again; You have broken us – now let us rejoice. Don’t keep looking at our sins. Remove the stain of our guilt. Create in us a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within us. Do not banish us from Your presence, and don’t take Your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of Your salvation, and make us willing to obey You. Then we will teach Your ways to rebels, and they will return to You. (Psalms 51 :1-13 NLT)
Forgive us for shedding blood, O God who saves; then we will joyfully sing of Your forgiveness.(Psalms 51 :14 NLT) Forgive us Lord for all the unborn babies that our nations have killed. Forgive us for all the murders and for all the innocent blood spilled. For the blood spilled in wars. Forgive us also for the hatred against one another.
Lord forgive us for our pride – for thinking that we are better than others, for not bowing our knees to You the Creator of all. Lord forgive us for judging one another, You have not called us to judge but to love with a love that covers and heals. (Matthew 7:1,1 Peter 4:8) Lord forgive us for not loving You or one another – we broke the two most important commandments that You have given us. Yes Lord we broke the royal law.(Matthew 22:36-40, James 2:8 )
Lord forgive us for our unbelief.(John16:9,Hebrews 3:12)
Lord forgive us for our hard, wicked hearts and the wicked words spoken over our lips. (Proverbs 10:19)For Lord it is from out of our hearts that evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, foolishness and all vile things come from.( Mark 7:21-23 NLT)Lord forgive us! Lord cleanse our hearts.
Father forgive us for putting our trust in men and not in You! (Psalms 118:8)
Father forgive us for the stealing, the corruption and the many broken covenants – our yes is not yes and our no is not no – we lie and deceive, forgive us. (Matthew 5:37)
Lord forgive us for falling into the same sins as Sodom – who You destroyed. For behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had arrogance, abundant food and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy.(Ezekiel 16:49). Lord have great mercy – forgive us Lord for not caring for the poor and the needy. Open our hearts in this time to love and care for them as many are suffering even more because of this virus.
Lord forgive us for our sexual immorality and idolatry -Forgive us Lord we have sinned Your word says – that wrongdoers will not inherit Your kingdom. Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.(1 Corinthians 6:9-10 NIV) Oh Lord have mercy we are guilty of all these sins and we ask that You would forgive us in Your great mercy! Lord we ask that Your Holy Spirit would convict many across the earth of their sins – Lord in Your great mercy bring them to repentance. Lord let them turn to You.
Forgive us for our occult practices – for worshiping and sacrificing to demons (Deuteronomy 32:17). For witchcraft, divination, sorcery, ancestral worship, talking to mediums – Lord we provoked You to anger , forgive us. ( 2 Chronicles 33:6)Lord cleanse our nations and the land we live on.
Unseal our lips, O Lord, that our mouths may praise You. You do not desire a sacrifice, or we would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering. The sacrifice You desire are broken spirits. You will not reject broken and repentant hearts , Oh God. Look with favour on us and help us …”
(Psalms 51: 15-17 NLT)
Oh Lord we have sinned before You, please accept our repentance and heal our nations. Lord please destroy this coronavirus pestilence across the nations.
We pray this in the Name above all Names , the Name of our Saviour
JESUS CHRIST.
Amen
Day25
Prayer focus – Africa
Lets pray –
Father we submit to You ,our God. We worship You Lord, You are our Lord, the God of all flesh. Nothing is to hard for You!(Jeremiah 32:27)
Father this day we lift up before Your throne the continent of Africa. Lord when a famine nearly destroyed Your Children – You made a way for them through Joseph in Africa – to feed the whole world.(Genesis 41:56) Lord when Your Son Jesus was in danger of being killed by king Herod – You in Your wisdom hid Your Son in Africa. (Matthew 2 :13) Lord when Your son Jesus was suffering on His way to the cross You brought Simon of Cyrene in Africa to carry His cross for Him.(Matthew 27:32)
Father God please intervene on the continent of Africa!Lord You see the suffering and the poverty . Lord Africa have been plundered and abused by so many in the past. Father please show us Your power. Show us Your strength. God, do as you have done before.(Psalm 68:28)Lord come fight this coronavirus on behalf of Africa , like You did for Moses when You made a way where there was no way.(Exodus 14:14)
Lord the coronavirus has just started in Africa and many are saying it could be the continent that would be hit the hardest. Father only You can help Africa. Lord You know that some of the poorest and most vulnerable countries in the world are in Africa. Lord You know the problems Africa is facing – the shortages of medical personnel, equipment , facilities, running water and much more. Lord have mercy.
Oh Lord we think of the poor who live in shacks , those who are homeless and rejected, those that have illnesses like TB ,AIDS or are HIV positive, those that are in conflict zones and refugee camps , the orphans and the widows, the child headed households, the abused and marginalised , those that already are sick with the coronavirus – ,Lord have mercy and compassion.
Lord You raise the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; You seat them with princes and have them inherit a throne of honour.” (1 Samuel 2:8 )NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO YOU LORD!
Lord we come to You on behalf of Africa – Lord in Your greatness have mercy on Africa. Oh Lord glorious in power, extend Your mighty right hand that shatters the enemy.(Exodus 15:6 ESV) Please Lord shatter the corona virus before it shatters the continent of Africa. Oh Lord have mercy!
Father please help the Leaders in Africa with economic solutions to prevent many from loosing their jobs and falling into poverty. Please Lord give the different Health Organisations and Governments in Africa wisdom and discernment to come with good solutions to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Africa and to help the poor and needy . Lord our prayer is that no one will be without food and water.
Father there are also so many corrupt people on this earth – we pray that nothing that is meant for Africa and the poor will land in the hands of these corrupt men and women – we ask that You would protect Africa and the poor and needy.Oh LORD You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them.Thank You Lord( Psalm 35:10).
Lord we ask that You will work deep in the hearts of the wealthy in Africa and across the earth to give towards helping Africa. Lord bless those who have already helped and invested in Africa in this time of the pandemic. Your word says whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his deed. (Proverbs 19:17).
Lord perform a miracle over the continent of Africa so that the nations may watch and see how You deliver Africa. Oh Lord let Your name be lifted up as the One who extended grace and mercy over Africa. Let them see Lord ,so that they will know the hand of the Lord has done this. Lord be glorified so that many across the world will come to know You, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.(Revelation 19:16)
Lord please come to the rescue of the continent of Africa!Lord we thank You for the many across Africa that love You and worship You. Lord please strengthen Your church over Africa to be bold witnesses of Your love. We ask that You would reveal Yourself to those that do not know You. Lord pour out Your Spirit across the continent of Africa in this time. Lord bring the continent of Africa into deep repentance before Your throne for all the sins of Africa.Lord draw many in Africa unto You! Lord we ask for the salvation of millions.Lord please set Africa free!
Lord we thank You for all the beautiful prayers of Your children rising from the continent of Africa. May these prayers be set before You like incense; may it be a sweet smelling aroma in front of Your throne.( Psalm 141:2) Lord may these prayers for all the nations of the world be heard by You . Let Your healing flow from Africa to the rest of the world. Lord it was said of Nazareth – what good can come from there(John 1:46) Oh Lord many look down on Africa and say what good can come from Africa – Lord use Africa as a healing balm of Gilead to the nations. Lord use what is weak in the world to shame the strong – to bring Glory to Your name.(1Corinthians 1:27)
Lord come and heal Africa. Lord make Africa again a place of refuge and food supply to the world. Oh Lord have mercy.
We glorify Your Name
You remain faithful forever.
In JESUS Name
AMEN
Day 22
Prayer focus – The sick
Father we will praise You. Deep down inside of us , we will praise You. We will praise You , because Your name is holy. We will carry on praising You, our LORD. We will not forget anything you have done for us. You forgive us for all our sins. You heal all our sicknesses.(Psalm 103:1-3) We praise You!
Father today we bring before You every person on earth who has contracted the Covid-19 corona virus-(Name those that you know that are sick or who has symptoms. )
Lord many of them are filled with fear – Father we pray that You will bring Your peace that is above all understanding over every sick person. (Philippians 4:7) Lord we ask that You would bring Your presence into the rooms where the sick are, that You would be with them, encourage and comfort them ,through Your Holy Spirit. Lord in this difficult time where sick people cannot be visited by their loved ones, let them be in awe of how You presence comforts them.
Lord please soften the hearts of the sick that do not know You, Lord have mercy on them! Lord please awaken Your Church on earth to become bold witnesses for You – to the sick. Lord remind Your church to keep on interceding for the sick. Lord use Your Church to lay hands on the sick and pray for them – Lord let your church remember Your words – “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.(Mark 16:15, 17-18 ESV)Lord we bring before You the sick who are Your children – we ask that not one of them will die before their time but that they will live and live to proclaim Your works. (Psalm 118:17)
Lord we thank You for the many sick people that You have already healed in this time. We ask Lord that You will continue healing many. Lord we ask that You would perform miracles amongst the sick so that they would see and believe in You. (John 6:2)Lord thank You that Your word is is medicine and that it brings healing. Father Your word says -“My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.”(Proverbs 4:20-22) Oh Lord we cling to Your word , we incline our ears to it , we let it not escape our sight and we keep it in our hearts. Thank you Lord that it brings life and healing to our flesh!
Lord please protect those that does not have the virus from getting it.(Name your family and loved ones by name) Lord please stop and demolish this virus forever, for all might and power belongs to You!
We pray this in the name of JESUS CHRIST our Lord and Saviour
Amen
Day 23
Prayer focus – Medical Personnel
Father we come to You this day and we submit our lives afresh to You , the the King of the ages, who are immortal, invisible, the only God, to You Lord be honour and glory forever and ever.(1 Timothy 1:17)
Father this day we bring before Your throne of grace all medical personnel – working in hospitals, emergency services, clinics, old age homes , frail care facilities and any other medical institutions – across the world. Lord You know them by name, these doctors, nurses, heads of departments, professors, scientists, emergency workers, ambulance drivers, cleaners, cooks, dentists , the pharmacists , physiotherapists, dieticians , specialists, counsellors, occupational therapists, ventilator technicians , maintenance staff, people working in the laboratories and all others . Lord we also want to make special mention of all those who work directly with Covid-19 patients.
(Name the medical personnel you know by name)
Father our hearts cry out when we think of what the medical personnel across the earth are doing right now. Oh Lord have great mercy .
Lord we bring before You the families of the many medical personnel that have already died after becoming sick while serving others. Lord we ask that You would comfort them and provide for them, Lord give them Your peace.
Lord we now proclaim Your Word over all the medical personnel across the earth –
Psalms 23:1-6 ESV
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Lord we pray that the medical personnel across the earth would want for nothing – that never again a health worker will get to a supermarket after a long shift – to find it empty. Lord we pray that their needs will be met physically, spiritually and mentally. Lord raise up the right counsellors to counsel the medical personnel – where needed. Lord raise up more intercessors to intercede for them daily. Father multiply their supplies so they have enough of the right protective gear needed to stay safe on the job. Lord we ask that You would raise business people and entrepreneurs across the world to help with the supply of the needed medical supplies. We ask , that as You put Your wisdom and understanding upon Bezalel (Exodus 31) – to make the Ark of the covenant – that You would give these business people , engineers, scientists and doctors Your wisdom and understanding to be inspired to make enough new ventilators, equipment and new medicine and vaccines that would astound the world and will bring healing. Lord we ask that the wealthier nations would assist the poorer nations with this – so that all will have enough.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
Lord we pray that You would give the medical personnel super natural rest and that You would refresh them. Lord remind those amongst the medical personnel that Your word says – all who take refuge in You will be glad for You will spread Your protection over them, so that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.(Psalm 5:11).
He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
Lord we pray that You would restore their souls and also their physical bodies from extreme fatigue . That in the midst of the busyness You would give them rest and that Your peace would guard their hearts .
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Lord we pray that you would lead and guide them – that those who does not know You will come to know You and Your great love. Lord draw them to You by your Spirit. Lord lead them to Your children – be they other medical personnel or patients – and Lord soften their hearts so that they will be open to receive You. Lead those that do know You to lead many of their colleagues and also patients to You . Give them Your love and compassion for the lost.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Lord our prayer is that even though they walk through the shadow of death daily – they will not fear evil or disease for they will know You are with them. Lord we pray that they would feel Your presence. Lord comfort them and send Your children to comfort and encourage them . Lord deliver them from all fear, trauma, depression and anxiety. Lord give them Your hope. Father as they risk their lives daily to care for those who are sick with the coronavirus, we ask that You would protect them supernaturally. Lord You are faithful, please strengthen and protect the medical personnel from the evil one.(2 Thessalonians 3:3)
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Lord let them know the joy of the Lord, for even in the times of shaking Your joy remains. Bless them all in a special way in the presence of their enemy – the coronavirus. Lord let Your goodness and mercy follow them all the days of their lives.
All to Your glory Lord!
We pray this all in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
AMEN
Day 20
Prayer focus – Leaders
When faced with uncertainty, people look to leaders for information, reassurance, and guidance. Faced with a global pandemic, a wide range of leaders are stepping up to fill those roles in different ways. Today we will pray for them.
lets pray –
Father You are the King of the universe, Lord You sit on a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of Your robe fills Your heavenly temple.(Isaiah 6:1) Lord whenever the living creatures gives glory and honour and thanks to You the One who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before You and worship You. They cast their crowns before Your throne.(Revelation 4:9-10 ) Oh Lord we cast all we have and are before You.
Father, long ago, at many times and in many ways, You spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days You have spoken to us by Your Son, whom You appointed the heir of all things, through whom also You created the world. Your Son JESUS is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of Your nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power. (Hebrews 1:1-3)
Father Your word says that we have to come before You with petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving for all people— especially for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(1 Timothy 2:1-2) Lord this day we bring before Your throne of grace all leaders – the heads of families, leaders in business, church leaders, the world leaders and leaders in all the different spheres of society.
(bring before the Lord the leaders that He lays on your heart)
Lord thank You for the example of being a Servant Leader that Your Son Jesus Christ displayed when He walked this earth. He is the King of the universe and in His human form He stooped down to wash His disciples feet.(John 13) Oh Lord that is what we pray for today – that the leaders that You appointed for this time will be servant leaders. That they will serve out of compassion and in righteousness and justice.
(Head of families)
Lord we bring all families before You and ask that You would restore the men as heads and priests of their own homes .Your word says that husband and wives should submit to one another and that the husband is the head of his own wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body. (Ephesians 5:21-33 ) Lord where there are no fathers in homes we bring the mothers before You and ask that Your grace would be upon them to lead their families with Your wisdom and discernment. Lord we ask forgiveness where we have questioned and rebelled against Your order in the families, forgive us Lord we have sinned. Lord we pray that the heads of homes would lead in gentleness, reassuring their families and pulling them together daily around Your throne.
(Business leaders)
Father in this time of severe suffering and uncertainty we pray that You would raise the Joseph business leaders of our generation. Men and women that live righteously like Joseph. Men and women that can withstand sexual temptations , like Joseph did. Men and women that would be wise in the distribution of food , money or whatever is needed in this time, like Joseph did. Lord we remember that when severe famine was everywhere, Joseph opened up the storehouses and distributed grain to the Egyptians. People from all around came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph because the famine was severe throughout the whole world.(Genesis 41:56-57) Lord we pray that the Josephs of our generation will recognise the call on their lives and step forward to help. Father give them Your wisdom, favour and understanding to be wise stewards.We thank You Lord for the many wealthy business leaders that have already sowed a lot of their wealth to alleviate the severity of the needs in this time. We ask Lord that many more would follow – for Lord whoever sows generously will also reap generously(2Corinthians :6) Father please bless those who bless others in this time. Lord teach these business leaders Your ways , O LORD, so that they will walk in Your truth; give them undivided hearts, that they may fear and praise Your name . (Psalm 86:11–12)
(Church leaders)
Lord we pray that the main focus of all church leaders in this time would be to lead their members in the fear of the Lord , encouraging them with great love and compassion. We pray that they would be on their knees, seeking Your face and setting an example of praying servant leaders . We pray that they would lead their members in deep repentance, for your word says – When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.(2 Chronicles 7:13,14 )Oh Lord we repent , we have sinned , oh Lord may our church leaders know and apply Your word. May they lead their flocks into humble repentance, to seek Your face and to turn from their wicked ways. Oh Father please expose any sin amongst the church leaders in the world,Lord lead them to repentance. Lord it is Your goodness that leads to true repentance(Romans 2:4)Lord we also ask that Your Spirit will rest upon these church leaders that You have called for such a time as this – that Your Spirit of wisdom and understanding, Your Spirit of counsel and might, Your Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord will empower them to lead like Jesus. ( Isaiah 11:2)Lord we also ask that you would bring the true Church leaders into one accord before Your throne.
(World leaders)
Lord we bring before Your throne the leaders from every nation of the world, also the leaders of the the World Health Organisation, the World Economic forum , the United Nations, the World bank, all other important NGO’s and organisations at this time , local leaders like – municipalities, police, army, heads of schools, hospitals and other institutions. Since You have positioned these people in public service for this hour, we ask You to grant them wisdom beyond their own wisdom to contain this virus, faith beyond their own faith to fight this fear, and strength beyond their own strength to sustain vital institutions through this time of turmoil. Father let these leaders lead with integrity and righteousness. Lord we pray that those of them that do not know You will come to know You in this time. (Take time to bring your nation’s leaders and all others God lays on your hearts before Him – pray for their salvation if they are not saved).Lord make known to all these leaders the path of life; for in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.(Psalm 16:11)Lord we thank you for the miracle healing of the prime minister of the UK . May his life be a pleasing aroma unto You. We give You praise.
Lord we pray that the Covid- 19 pandemic will soon pass and that we will be able to say with one the greatest leaders in the Bible – Joseph – when he named his two sons – Manasseh, for he said, ‘God has made me forget all my troubles’ and his second son Ephraim, for he said, ‘God has made me fruitful in this land of my grief.’(Genesis 41:51-52 )Lord we pray that You will harvest the fruit of many souls in this time of grief. Lord let this time of grief and suffering be for the glory of Your name. Lord work all together for good for us who love You.
Lord we trust You, Your ways are higher than our ways and we will not lean on our own understanding.
Lord be glorified
In Jesus name
AMEN
Day 21
Prayer focus – OUR FATHER
When we started this Prayer Chain one of the first Prayers we prayed was the one Jesus taught His disciples. We are His disciples in this time and God’s word is our powerful weapon in this spiritual war against the evils of the coronavirus. We are using the sword of the Spirit which is the word of God to fight this battle.(Ephesians 6:17) God sent it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all He wants it to accomplish and it will prosper everywhere He sends it. (Isaiah 55:11)
Luke 11:1- 2 – Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And He said to them, “When you pray, say OUR FATHER…
Lets Pray
Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
Lord we pray that everyone in our families and also in the families of those praying with us and many thousands across the world that do not know You will come to know and hallow Your name. Lord please use this crisis caused by the Corona Virus to draw millions to You
Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Lord we pray that Your kingdom will come on earth. We pray that Your will, will be done on earth concerning the Corona Virus.Lord let Your will be done in every country on earth as it is in heaven.We pray that Your children and those who will come to You because of this virus – will each walk in the works that You have prepared for them to walk in and that Satan will not be able to keep them from that.(Ephesians 2:10) Lord we also pray that all of them will like David, serve their purposes on this earth in their own generations(Acts 13:36) and that none of them will die before their time but live and live to proclaim Your name! (Psalm 118:17)
Lord give them all this day their daily bread.
Lord we ask that You would sanctify all food , drink, medication, everything every person on earth touch, smell, hear, see, taste – that the Corona Virus will not contaminate it – Lord You are so much bigger than we can imagine – nothing is impossible for You! (Luke 1:37) Lord sanctify Your children on earth through your word , which is truth – for Your service.(John 17:17) Lord let them become less so that You can become more!(John 3:30)Lord deliver Your children across the earth from fear (2 Timothy 1:7)and let them arise like Caleb and Joshua full of faith to be beacons of Hope who know that with You we have already conquered!(Numbers 14:7-8)Lord let the fear of God arise in the hearts of Your children for Your word says – The fear of the Lord leads to life and those who has it rests satisfied and will not be visited by harm!(Proverbs 19:23)
And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.
Lord may Your children on earth and those who will come to know You during this difficult time – walk in continuous forgiveness towards those who sin/ned against them. Lord remind us by Your Spirit that if we cannot forgive those who wronged us – then You cannot forgive us. Lord especially those who are near the end of their earthly lives – lead them into forgiveness by Your Spirit( Matthew 6:15) Lord there where Your children cannot minister to the sick -please send Your angels to minister to the sick, the fearful and the dying!(Psalm 91 :11,Hebrews 1:14)Lord where we – as your children can – in our families, on the telephone, virtually – whichever way – use Your children and give us a extra measure of Your love to minister to those You bring across our paths, give us boldness to speak Your truth in love.Let us be examples of reconciliation and brotherly love.(2 Corinthians 5:20) Anoint us by Your spirit to lead millions to You.(1 John2:20)
And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.
Lord be the Shield around Your church and our loved ones , the shield of protection but also of favour.(Psalm 3:3,Psalm 5:12) Lord we proclaim Your Word over Your church – No weapon formed against us shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against us in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And our righteousness is from You, Lord. (Isaiah 54:17)Lord deliver us all from every demonic spirit that afflicts us . Lord we also ask that You will extend Your great mercy and love to those who do not know You – Oh Lord have mercy, have great mercy. Lord we cry out for the lost on this earth – Lord forgive us for not doing enough to show them who You are – use us now Lord and help us to be bold in showing the lost the way to salvation. Oh Lord make us Your Church One (John 17:21)so that the world will see we are Your disciples(John 13:35) – forgive us for the many divisions amongst us as Your children , we have sinned in so many ways – forgive us Lord! Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendour, for everything in heaven and on earth is Yours. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all. (1 Chronicles 29:11)
In JESUS CHRIST’S Name
Amen.
Day 18
Prayer focus – FAMILY – Parents, children, youth, elderly, singles, orphans ,widows…
Movement restrictions aimed to stop the spread of the coronavirus brought a worldwide surge in domestic violence and online paedophiles. Just to name a few of the challenges some families are facing due to lockdown.
Lets pray –
Father this day we cry out to You as our ABBA!
We are Your sons and Your daughters, You have sent the Spirit of Your Son into our hearts, crying, ABBA ! Father! We are no longer slaves, but Your sons and daughters , and therefore heirs through You, Lord.(Galatians 4:6-7 )ABBA help us not to fall back into fear. Thank You Lord that Your Spirit bears witness with our spirits that we are Your children and heirs. Thank You Lord that we are fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.(Romans 8:15-17)…Abba, Father, all things are possible for You., please have mercy on us .Mark 14:36 )
Lord this day we bring before You our families. Lord we know as a Father – families are very important to You. Lord You say that You are the witness between husband and wife in the covenant of marriage .You made husband and wife one and gave a portion of Your Spirit in their union. You did this Lord for You were seeking godly offspring. (Malachi 2:15)
Father we come to You to repent as intercessors on behalf of our nations. We have sinned in so many ways and have brought so much brokenness and suffering upon our families. Lord we also bring before You the sins that are taking place right now in this time of lockdown in many homes across our nations.
Lord You are a Holy God and we have sinned against You .Many among us look just like the world . Lord You have called us to be holy and separate from the world.(1 Peter 1:16)L
Lord we bring before Your throne the marriages in our nations. So many children are broken because of the broken marriages across the earth. You said that we must keep the marriage bed undefiled, for You Lord will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.(Hebrews 13:4 ) Lord have mercy and forgive us for we have sinned and so many, also in the church have had adulterous affairs. Father work in the hearts of these people in this time of lockdown to repent and to be reconciled with their spouses. Lord forgive us for the many broken covenants . Lord restore marriages and families, let Your name be glorified! Lord bring wholeness to families in this time.
(mention families that you know are under strain)
Lord within our families there is so much discord and unforgiveness towards one another. Lord Your word clearly says there are those who claim to love You yet they hate a brother or a sister and therefore are liars. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.(1 John 4:20)Lord we ask that You would use this time of lockdown to bring Your children to introspection, repentance and Holy Spirit inspired forgiveness and reconciliation to take place within families and also between husbands and wives.
Lord as intercessors we speak and plead on behalf of the nations of the world – Lord we have defiled our nations and the land we live on by the evil way many of us live. (Ezekiel 36:17) Forgive us Lord for the idolatry – for loving money, sport, pleasure, ourselves and so many other things above You. Father You said -“You shall have no other gods before me.”(Exodus 20:3) Forgive us Lord for not putting You first in our lives. Forgive us also Lord for setting the wrong examples to our children. Father bring a conviction to the hearts of Your children in this time to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, for then all the other things will fall into place (Matthew 6:33)
Lord forgive us also for all innocent blood spilled in our nations. We pray that You will pour out Your mercy on us and break the cycle of bloodshed and vengeance in our nations through the power of the blood of Jesus Christ. Please bring reconciliation amongst people, family members and the different nations and let the blood of Jesus Christ restore relationships, heal wounds of rejection, hatred and mistrust.(Isaiah 1:15,16)Father forgive us for the many unborn babies that we have have killed in our nations – they should have been part of our families. Lord have mercy! Father forgive us where blood was spilled within our own families – Lord have mercy. Father we ask that You will stop all family murders and suicides within families over this time.
Forgive us for our occult practices – for worshiping and sacrificing to demons (Deuteronomy 32:17). For witchcraft, divination, sorcery, ancestral worship, talking to mediums – Lord we provoked You to anger , forgive us. ( 2 Chronicles 33:6) Lord forgive us for our stubborn hearts and our rebellion – Your word says it is like the sin of witchcraft. (1 Samuel 15:23). Lord teach us to become less so that You can become more(John 3:30) Lord forgive us we have sinned. Lord there where children are exposed to these occult practices we ask for Your divine protection – especially during the time of lockdown where it is more difficult to escape.
Lord forgive us for the immorality and the many sexual sins in our nations, especially those that take place in our families and against the vulnerable. Lord we bring in this time of lockdown before You those vulnerable women some of who are abused by their own husbands and family members, we bring before You the children that are being abused – we cry out for them Lord – have mercy on them Lord – bring comfort and change the hearts of those who commit these violent acts. Lord please protect them. We ask that You would give Your church and the social services in the different nations – in this time – creative ways to help the abused. Father please expose those who are secretly involved in online sexual sins like paedophelia – Lord bring these perpetrators to justice. Lord protect our children and families. Lord please also protect family members from those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Lord we bring before You the households that are struggling to make ends meet during this time of lockdown – where people have lost their incomes – Oh Father make a way for them – let people turn to You Lord and remind them that Your word say the righteous will never beg for bread(Psalm 37:25)Lord direct those that have overflow to help where help is needed.
Lord we bring before You those who are pregnant in this time , the elderly, the widows, the orphans , the single people , the mentally and physically disabled , the sick , those who are undergoing operations – we ask that Your peace will surround them and that You will hold Your hand of special protection over them .
Lord we now bring all families before You and pray with the apostle Paul –
Lord this day we I bow our knees before You our Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of Your glory You may grant us to be strengthened with power through Your Spirit in our inner beings , so that Your Son, Jesus Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith—that we , being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that we may be filled with all the fullness of God.
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. (Ephesians 3:14-20)
Amen.
Day 19
Prayer focus – Children and Youth
The UN estimates that school’s out for 1.5 billion children and young people, as 124 countries have closed pre-primary to higher-education institutions – impacting almost three-quarters of all enrolled learners.The COVID-19 pandemic are also exposing children to increased risk of violence – including maltreatment, gender-based violence and sexual exploitation.For many the growing economic vulnerability will increase the threat of child labour, child marriage and child trafficking.(World Health Organisation)
Lets pray
Father we are in awe of You and we worship only You – Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in the whole earth! You have set Your glory in the heavens. You have made sure that children and infants praise You. Their praise is a wall that stops the talk of Your enemies. We think about the heavens. We think about what Your fingers have created. We think about the moon and stars that You have set in place. LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in the whole earth!(Psalm 8 ) We bring You glory , honour and praise our Lord!
Lord we come to You this day for we know that as a father has compassion on his children, so you have compassion on those who fear You.(Psalm 103:13)Lord we fear You and we love You, You are our Father. Lord we bring before Your throne of grace all the children and young people across all the nations of the world. Lord ,Your Son Jesus said -Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.(Mark 10:14)Father have mercy on them !Lord we cry out for them. Lord You know them each by name – You formed their inward parts; You knitted them together in their mother’s wombs. (Psalm 139:13)
(As we pray – bring before the Lord those children and young people that He lays on your hearts)
(Fear and anxiety )
Father we bring before You those that are suffering from fear and anxiety because of what is going on around them in this time. The little ones that might pick up the fear and the uncertainty from their parents or older siblings. Those that are in their final school years and do not know if they will have enough time to catch up on all the work. Those who are in fear and anxiety because their parents have lost their income. The students that do not know if they will be able to complete their courses in time and pay back study loans. The ones that are in fear and anxiety for they have lost one or both parents , or family members due to the virus. The ones that are in fear and anxiety because they are in hospital for other illnesses or they have the virus and their parents cannot come and visit them. Those that are in fear and anxiety because of the increase of abuse at home. Those that are in fear and anxiety for they are alone. Oh Lord have mercy!Father Your word says that all angels are Your ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.(Hebrews 1:14)Father please give Your angels command over these children and young people to minister Your supernatural peace that is above all understanding to them .(Psalm 91:11, Philippians 4;7) Lord we proclaim Your word that is working in us who believe , over the children and youth – You have not given them a spirit of fear but love, power and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7, 2Thessalonians 2:13)
(Education and schooling)
Lord we ask that You will give those in education all around the world new and creative ways to offer classes online. We also ask Lord for specific funding to be made available for those from poor backgrounds that have not got adequate access to internet and equipment like computers needed to do online classes. Lord work in the hearts of Your church to give generously. Lord we also ask for Your wisdom over the leaders in education on all levels around the world to be able to put plans in action after the lockdown so that they will be able to complete all work and exams. Lord we pray for dedicated parents around the world to have patience, wisdom and creativity with their children – to reassure their children and to help them with their schoolwork – Lord we pray for effective homeschooling from the parents to assist their children. Lord use this time to bring a closer bond between parents and children.
(Orphans and destitute)
Lord we bring before You all children and youth in orphanages . We bring before You the orphans that are not in orphanages, child headed households, the homeless, those in refugee camps, those that are being trafficked and are in slavery across the world. Oh Lord our hearts are crying out to You!You are the God of the impossible! Lord You defend the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the refugee, giving him food and clothing.(Deuteronomy 10:18)In You Lord the fatherless finds compassion. (Hosea 14:3) Lord You are the father of the fatherless(Psalm 68:5)Oh Lord have great mercy and grace. Lord we ask that the plight of these children will be highlighted more than ever because of this virus so that peoples hearts will be touched to help help and to bring lasting solutions . We ask that You would supernaturally protect all these children. We pray for Your church to be getting actively involved to help these vulnerable children . We pray that the light of your church will shine so brightly across the earth that many will see our good deeds and also come to glorify You, our Father in heaven.(Matthew 5:16)Lord we also ask that You would expose and bring to justice those that exploit children and youth.
(Bad influences)
Lord we ask that You would protect our children and Youth in this time of lockdown form all the negative influences that come with television and the internet. Lord protect them from cyberbullying, risky online behaviour and sexual exploitation. Lord make the adults and parents that are supervising these children and youth aware of the dangers and give them Your wisdom in how to prevent it. Lord we pray for the children and youth that are part of gangs, prostitution, crime and addicted to drugs and alcohol. We ask Lord that social services and the church would be involved to help these children to be set free from these lifestyles. Lord we pray for more online counselling services – especially done by Your church to be available for children and youth that need it.
(Sick)
Lord we bring all the sick children before You – especially those with illnesses like cancer that make them more vulnerable to get the Covid-19 virus . Father protect them and heal them . We also bring those before Your throne that has the virus and ask Lord that You would touch and heal them to live long and fruitful lives to Your glory.
Lord we now bring all the children and youth across the world before You and pray for them as if they are our own children
Lord may they and their families choose to serve You.(Joshua 24:15) Lord pour out Your Spirit on them and bless them (Isaiah 44:3) Lord let their parents and where there are no parents – Your church and Your Holy Spirit train them in the way they should go; so that even when they are old they will not depart from it.(Proverbs22:6)Lord raise up people to train them in Your word. (Deuteronomy 11:19) Lord teach them Your ways , O LORD, so that they will walk in Your truth; give them undivided hearts, so that they may fear and praise Your name . (Psalm 86:11–12)Lord make known to them the path of life; for in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.(Psalm 16:11)
In JESUS CHRIST’S name
AMEN
Day 16
Prayer focus – FAITH
Having faith in God during difficult times can be incredibly hard. It’s hard to believe God will come through for you when everything around you says He won’t.
Jesus : “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” Luke 18:8
Lets pray –
Father , we come this day, in meekness and humility to your throne of grace. Lord we declare, O Lord, that You and You alone are our God, and besides You there is no other- a just God and Saviour, the Father, the Son and the Spirit- we worship You!
We need You, our faithful Lord who will never leave nor forsake us . (Hebrews 13:5) The One who leaves the 99 to find the 1 that is lost and alone.(Matthew 18:12) Lord we feel lost and alone, we cry out to You -we believe; help our unbelief ! (Matthew 9:24)
Lord , today -the day after we commemorated Your death on the cross for us – we think back on how Your first disciples must have felt on this, Silent Saturday – the middle day . Lord they knew what You promised , just like we know what You promised. Lord they must have struggled just like we are struggling now – oh Lord help us! Lord the waiting for the fulfilment of Your promises to us is difficult. The not knowing what lies around the next corner is also difficult for us Lord, we confess it! We know Your Word says – faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen(Hebrews11:1).Lord we believe help us in our unbelief.
Lord forgive us all our sins(take time to bring them before God) . O Lord of Hosts. If there are those who have been speaking or praying against us or who have rejected us, we forgive them and having forgiven them, we bless them in the name of the Lord.(Matthew 6)
Lord help us in our time of waiting – help us to be still and to know that You are God, the faithful One.(Psalm 46:10). Lord it is difficult for us to be still and to be in lockdown . Lord teach us how to be still.
Help us to change our focus – from what we see and hear around us to be totally focused on You and Your promises . To be still within. To be still in You. To remember You say – Be still, and know that I am God.I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth!”The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress(Psalm 46:10,11) To remember that whatever happens we are only pilgrims on this earth , our true home is with You. (Hebrews 11:13)To remember that we will walk through this Valley of Weeping, caused by the corona virus – and it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.”(Psalms 84:6) To remember that we already belong to a kingdom that cannot be shaken ,even though the kingdoms of the world are trembling! (Hebrews12:28) To be still in the shaking, to be still in You our Rock and our Hope.
Lord today we present our bodies to You as living sacrifices, may it be holy and acceptable unto You Father. Lord this is our spiritual worship unto You. We do not want to be conformed to this world, anymore , we want to be transformed by the renewal of our minds , that during these times of severe testing we may discern what Your good, acceptable and perfect will is, Father. (Romans 12:1-2 )
Lord You say if we are suffering we must pray. (James 5:13) . We are praying Lord and we come to You with renewed faith , for we remember that Your Word says whoever would draw near to You must believe that You exist and that You reward those who seek You. (Hebrews 11:6). Father forgive us for our unbelief. We believe Lord and we seek You. Father strengthen Your church in this time to be full of faith and hope so that we can strengthen those around us with the hope that is in us , with the hope that will never disappoint. Our hope is the love that You have poured into our hearts through Your Holy Spirit. (Romans 5:5)
Lord as Your church we come before You and thank You that we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we lay aside every weight, sin and sorrow which clings so closely, and we run with fresh endurance the race that You set before us, we look unto Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of Your throne Father .(Hebrews 12:1,2)Lord we are Your workmanship, we are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which You have prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.(Ephesians 2:10). Lord thank You for those works, even in this time – Lord help us to walk in those works for Your glory!
Lord our prayer is that when the Son of Man comes back He will find strong, deep faith in His church on earth. Lord faith comes by hearing and hearing from the word of God (Romans 10:17). Father make Your church on earth bold – let them speak and proclaim Your word so that the world will hear and and come to faith. Let them keep on speaking and declaring Your Word so that those who love You will hear and grow in their faith. Lord let Your church teach their children Your word , talking about Your word when they sit at home and when they walk along the road, when they lie down and when they get up.(Deuteronomy 11:19). Lord let Your children arise with great faith praying for the sick for You say if we do this in faith You will heal them and raise them up – and if they have sinned you will forgive them. (James 5:15)
Lord You said that if we have faith like a grain of mustard seed, we will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for us.(Matthew 17:20)
Lord as intercessors we come to you in faith and we submit to You . We bring our little mustard seed faith before You. We thank you that no weapon that is formed against us shall prosper and every tongue which rises against us in judgement we can condemn. Thank You that this is our heritage as Your servants and our righteousness is from You, O Lord of Hosts. (Isaiah 54:17) As Your Church in this time, we now command the mountain of Covid-19 to be removed from this earth, never to come back , in the powerful name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour we declare it!!! Thank you Lord!
We resist Satan and all his pressures, his attacks, his deceptions, every instrument or agent he would seek to use against us. We do not submit! We resist him, drive him from us and exclude him from us in the Name of Jesus.(James 4:7) We also reject and repel : unbelief, fear, untimely death, infirmity, pain ,depression, accidents, infection, inflammation, malignancies, allergies, viruses and also every form of witchcraft,
Finally, Lord, we thank You that through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, we have passed out from under the curse and emerged into the blessing of Abraham whom You blessed in all things:
exaltation, health, prosperity, reproductiveness, victory and God’s favour
In Jesus Christs name
AMEN!
Day 17
Prayer focus – The JOY of the resurrection
In our Bodies we experience Pleasure, depending on our circumstances. In our Souls we experience Happiness, depending on our circumstances. In our Spirits we experience JOY depending on the source that never changes – God. Therefore we can have JOY in spite of our circumstances and the coronavirus.
Lets pray –
Lord today we celebrate life! We celebrate victory! We are filled with Your JOY Lord, Your JOY is our strength!(Nehemiah 8:10)
Lord ,You are exalted beyond our knowledge. (Job 36:26) You give both death and life.(1 Samuel 2:6)
We will proclaim Your name; we will ascribe greatness to You our God! You are the Rock, Your work is perfect, all Your ways are justice. You are a God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright are You!! (Deuteronomy 32 
,4)Your anger is but for a moment, Your favour is for a lifetime; weeping may last for the night, but a shout of JOY comes in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5) The Resurrection morning!
Lord You swallowed up death ,forever! Lord You will wipe away all tears. You will remove forever all insults and mockery against us, Your people. You have spoken! We will proclaim, “This is our God! We trusted in Him, and He saved us! This is the Lord, in whom we trusted. Let us REJOICE in the salvation He brings!””(Isaiah 25:8)
Oh Lord we are shouting for JOY ! Your son Jesus is risen, it was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him.(Acts 2:24). O clap your hands, all peoples; Shout to God with the voice of JOY. (Psalm 47:1)
Let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for JOY ; may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You.(Psalm 5:11 )Shout JOYFULLY to the LORD, all the earth. Break forth and sing for JOY and sing praises.(Psalm 98:4 )
Oh Lord thank You that in Your greatness and mercy You ordained it that we would celebrate Easter during the hight of the horrors of the coronavirus on earth . Lord as we ponder Your greatness and the depth of Your word , we are encouraged! You are speaking to us and encouraging us through the suffering, death and resurrection of Your Son. You say that Your sheep will hear Your voice, Lord we are hearing Your voice! Thank You Lord! We will follow You, You know us and You will give us eternal life, we will never perish, and no one will be able to snatch us out of Your hand.( John 10:27-28 )
Lord our prayer today is that Your church would turn to Your word to hear Your voice and to be encouraged so that their JOY may be restored. Oh Lord restore to us the JOY of Your salvation and sustain us with a willing spirit.(Psalm 51:12) Lord we bring before You ,Your church across the world and ask that as You fill and restore to us Your JOY – we will be strengthened to pray, to be Your witnesses and the bringers of Your hope to the suffering and the lost around us.
Lord our Prayer is that evangelism will spring forth like never before on this earth. Lord we are reminded that it was also through the suffering that persecution brought, that the first members of Your church on earth were scattered and evangelism to the nations started. (Acts8)Lord use this suffering to ignite a new wave of evangelism across the earth. Lord soften the hearts of those who do not know You to receive the Good News ! Lord let this pandemic pave the way for the fulfilment of Your Great commission to go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation. Lord we pray that millions will taste the JOY of Your salvation . We pray that many will answer the call to go – as volunteers, as those serving in communities, hospitals and so forth. We pray that You ,Lord will work with them and confirm the message by Your accompanying signs. (Mark 16 :15-20)
Lord You say that we should consider it pure JOY whenever we face trials of many kinds, because the testing of our faith will produce perseverance and if perseverance finishes its work in us we will be mature ,complete and not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4) We thank You Lord that You will work this time of suffering for good in our lives, because we love You.(Romans 8:28)
Lord today on Resurrection Sunday we want to thank You that You made a way for us to be reconciled to You – You made a way when it looked as if there was no way. You sent Your Son to reconcile us to You. We thank You for Your Son Jesus .He is the Bread of life.(John 6:35-48)He is the Light of the world.(John 8:12; John 9:5)He is the Gate.( John 10:7)He is the vine.(John 15:1) He is the good Shepherd.”(John 10:11-14)He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.(John 14:6)He is the Resurrection and the Life.(John 11:25)
Lord thank You that You do not show favouritism. (Acts 10:34)Lord You have chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong,(1 Corinthians 1:27) Lord thank You for using a woman in a time when women were considered not worthy to be used to be the first apostle to bring with great JOY the Good News of Your Resurrection to the disciples of Jesus.(John 20:18)(Matthew 28:)
Thank You Lord that as You used Mary Magdalene, the woman out of whom Your Son Jesus cast seven devils -You will use each one of us if we are willing to follow You. Lord we are willing to follow wherever You are leading us – use us to the glory of Your Name in this time. (Luke 9:57) Lord we ask on behalf of Your church across the world that we will not be blind to the way that you are leading us . Lord open our eyes like You opened the eyes of the disciples from Emmaus . Lord we want to say with them -our hearts are burning within us as You open the Scriptures to us.(Luke 24:13-35) Lord give a great hunger and thirst with greater revelation of Your Word to Your Church in this time, for man cannot live from bread alone but from every Word that comes from Your mouth .(Matthew 4:4)
Thank you Lord that whoever believes in Jesus Christ will also do the works that He did. And thank you Lord that You promised to do whatever we ask in Jesus name so that You Father may be glorified in the Son.(John 14:12) Empower us , Your church Lord by Your Holy Spirit to be Your ambassadors,Your witnesses and to do what Jesus did to bring Your love and healing to the broken and suffering world around us.
Though we have not seen Him, we love Him. Though we do not now see Him, we believe in Him and REJOICE with JOY that is inexpressible and filled with glory, for we know the outcome of our faith is the salvation of our souls !(1 Peter 1:8,9 )
In the name of the One who conquered death forever
JESUS CHRIST
Amen
Day 14
Prayer focus – The dying and bereaved
More than 88,000 people worldwide have died of the Covid-19 virus . Many are still dying daily and many are grieving without the comfort of close friends and family around them . We lift them up to the Lord today.
Lets pray
Lord as we approach the commemoration of Your Son’s death, burial and resurrection we bring before You all those who are dying and grieving in this dark time of suffering around the world.(Name those you know before the throne of God)
Lord we come to You – for in You – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – there is Light, Hope, Love and everything we need to carry us through these dark days. Lord You are our light and our salvation; whom shall we fear? You are the stronghold of our lives, of whom shall we be afraid?(Psalm 27:1)
Lord You are close to the brokenhearted and You save those who are crushed in spirit.(Psalm 34:18)Lord You say -Comfort, comfort my people (Isaiah 40:1). Lord we are here to be obedient to You and to answer Your call. Lord by Your Spirit show us how to comfort Your people. Thank You Lord that Your word says You will instruct us and teach us , thank You that You will counsel us and will keep Your loving eye on us. (Psalm 32:8). Lord we cannot be of use without You . We trust You, We glorify You!
Lord like Mary of Bethany anointed You for burial when she poured the costly nard over your head – today we want to bring the costly nard of our prayers to cover Your Body on earth and all those who are dying or grieving. Lord use us, Your Body on earth to be a pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.(2 Corinthians 2:15) Lord use us, Your children to be witnesses of Your love and grace to the dying – especially those that work in the hospitals and emergency services – from the cleaners, to the porters, doctors, nurses, pharmacists , dieticians, physiotherapists , emergency personnel, paramedics, ambulance drivers, cooks ,laundry workers and more – Oh Lord empower them by Your Spirit to be a sweet smelling aroma to Your glory! Lord You are the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.You will not grow tired or weary, and Your understanding no one can fathom You give strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in You will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.Thank you Lord for daily renewing the strength of Your children as they labour amongst the dying and the grieving around the world(Isaiah 40: 28-31)
Lord we pray for Your church to arise in this time ,like never before. Lord work in Your church to arise, and shine, for our light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon us. We see, darkness that covers the earth and thick darkness over the peoples, but You oh Lord rises upon us and Your glory appears over us. Nations will come to Your light, and kings to the brightness of Your dawn.(Isaiah 60:1)Thank You Lord for being the Light that we can turn to, in our dark days!
Thank You Lord that nothing not even death can separate us from Your great love!Lord remind us daily that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from Your great love. That no power in the sky above us or in the earth below us —indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from Your great love that is revealed in Your Son Christ Jesus ,our Lord. (Romans 8: 38-39)
Oh Lord, You, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Turn to us and have mercy on us .(Psalm 86:15) Lord we cry out for those who are dying and suffering of the corona virus. Oh Lord have mercy on those who are in pain and are struggling to breath, those who are alone and afraid, who miss their loved ones next to them. Lord we intercede especially for those who are dying without You. Oh Lord have great mercy! Lord save them by snatching them from the flames of judgment. (Jude 1:22) Please Lord make a way where there seems to be no way . Oh Lord You are the Lord of divine miracles – You made a way through the red sea when there was no way. Oh Lord that you would rend the heavens and come down, come help us Lord through the sweeping power of Your Holy Spirit!(Isaiah 64:1)
Lord Your Word says that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Your word also says – How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” (Romans 10:13-17) Lord we ask that You will send Your children to go and preach the Good News to those who are dying so that they will call on Your Name and be saved – Lord use Your church from the cleaners to the doctors in the hospitals as Your sent ones.
Lord we also bring before You those who have lost loved ones in this time – Lord You said -Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.(Matthew 5:4). Father please comfort them that are so broken because of the tremendous loss. Lord embrace them with Your love and kindness – Lord provide for them through Your body on earth. Lord let them feel Your presence, Lord let them who does not know You turn to You. Lord show Your body ways to be there for those who are mourning in this difficult time of isolation. Lord fill Your church afresh with all joy and peace as we trust in You , so that we may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit – to those around us who are mourning. (Romans 15:13)
Oh Lord thank You for the blessed assurance that Your son Jesus Christ has conquered death for us. Death has lost its sting – When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”(1 Corinthians 15:55) Lord thank You for the Victory and the wonderful things that awaits us when we die in You, our Lord and Saviour -Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for us who love Him.”(1 Corinthians 2:9)
Lord we pray that Your mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to all who are dying and all who have lost loved ones in this time .(Jude 1:2 )
Lord we agree with the words of this beautiful song unto You : –
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchased of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Saviour am happy and blessed
Watching and waiting, looking above
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long
Oh what a Saviour, wonderful Jesus…
AMEN
Day 15
Prayer focus – GOOD FRIDAY
The paradox of Good Friday – The greatest suffering and the darkest hour for mankind – what looked like utter defeat to the world , became God’s greatest victory. Light and Darkness, hope and despair,Love and hate – crashed into each other, and the world was changed forever.
Today in our time of prayer we will start with a time of lament – which is a passionate expression of grief and sorrow – in a sense, suffering with Christ – about what we are experiencing in and around us in this time – and then we will look beyond the cross and see the love, joy, victory and redemption that came because of the suffering.
Lets pray –
O God, hear our prayer. Listen to our heart’s cry.
For no matter where we are, even when we are far from home, we will cry out to You for a Father’s help. When we are feeble and overwhelmed by life and by what we are experiencing and seeing around us, with all the pain, suffering, fear and death of this pandemic – guide us into Your glory, where we are safe and sheltered. Lord, You have been our refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. You lift us high above the danger. None of our enemies can touch us when we are held firmly in Your wrap-around presence!(Psalms 61:1-3 )
Oh Lord on this day , the day that we remember the suffering and crucifixion of Your only Son, Jesus Christ – our Lord and Saviour – be very close to us Lord, we need You. Our hearts are heavy and burdened by what He suffered for us and also the suffering we see around us in this time ! Lord today we are weeping with those who are weeping around the earth- oh Lord have mercy!(12:15)Lord as your Body here on earth and individually members of it – if one member suffers, all of us are suffering (1 Corinthians 12:26-27)
Lord a grieving has come over us. We grieve for the fact that when we go out we now see everyone as a potential carrier who should be avoided; oh Lord help us. We grieve for being cut off from family and friends, calling is not an adequate substitute for many of us. We grieve for normal freedoms that we take for granted such as going for a walk which are no more. We grieve for the many who tonight will not have a meal and who may have to share a confined space with a number of others. We grieve for family businesses that have sacrificially been built up that may have to close, for shattered hopes and dreams. We grieve for the hundreds of thousands who tonight are fearing for their jobs and the ability to provide for their families. We grieve for the vulnerable and the elderly who may not be able to cope with the severity of the virus. We grieve for those who are dying without the warmth of their loved ones around them. We grieve for those who are afraid and alone. We grieve for those who are lost. We grieve for those who are sick. Oh Lord have mercy!
Oh Lord , we think of how Jesus was falsely accused – the anguish that He must have felt – the One with no sin, who became sin for us!(2 Corinthians 5:21) Lord please protect us from the accuser of the brethren when he whispers accusations, doubts and fears into our ears, especially in this uncertain time where we are so vulnerable . (Revelation 12:10) Thank You Lord that Your grace is sufficient for us, for Your power is made perfect in weakness.(2 Corinthians 12:9) Oh Lord remind us that Satan is a liar that came to steal, kill and destroy and Your Son Jesus, when Her died that agonising death came to bring us life and life in abundance! thank You Lord!
Oh Lord when we think of the pain that Jesus had to endure when Peter, one of His closest friends betrayed Him – we weep in front of Your throne. Lord we think of the times that we have betrayed You , oh Lord have mercy. Forgive us for the times we kept quiet when we should have spoken , forgive us for the times we have denied You , oh Lord have mercy! Lord forgive us also for the times we have betrayed one another. Oh Lord have mercy!
Father, Your son Jesus said -My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death – when He asked His friends to watch and pray with Him in Gethsemane , the place of the crushing . Lord they could not keep the watch, they fell asleep – help us as Your church in this hour not to fall asleep but to watch and pray.(Matthew 26:41)Lord raise more to answer the call to watch and pray.
Lord on this day we think of the agony of Jesus when He said :’Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want Your will to be done, not mine.” Oh Lord He was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood. (Luke 22:39-44 ) Lord when we look at the cups of suffering that many around us are drinking we say with Jesus – Lord let Your will be done , not ours.
Oh Lord thank You for Your suffering on the cross of Calvary – You were pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. You were beaten so we could be whole. You were whipped so we could be healed. (Isaiah 53:5) Lord help us to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for us. He is our example, and we must follow in His steps.(1 Peter 2:21) Lord when the darkness fell at three o’clock Your Son called out with a loud voice My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Let us remember the utter agony He endured for us so that we can face tomorrow whatever it may bring – He redeemed us and on the hill of the skull- He stood on the skull and conquered death forever for us who believe in Him!(Mark 15:33-34)
Oh what JOY Lord – the veil was torn and we were free!!(Mark , 37-38)We were weeping and lamenting , but now our sorrow have turned into unspeakable joy!(John 16:20 ) LOVE has a name His name is Jesus and He conquered death! “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends” (1 Corinthians 13:7-8).We praise and glorify Your Name the Name of Jesus Christ our REDEEMER!
Such amazing grace – we thank You Lord and our souls sing unto You Lord –
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
IN THE NAME OF OUR REDEEMER
JESUS CHRIST
Amen
Day 15 Corona virus 24/7 – 21 Days Global Prayer Chain update – 1 for 10 April 2020 One of the ladies in our 24/7 Prayer Chain – with her family blessed us with ‘Amazing Grace’. Thank you Anke, Heino and family!
God bless you all on this special day as you pray and celebrate His victory for us!
Day 12
Prayer focus – The Marginalised
Prisoners, homeless, displaced, refugees, unemployed ,drug addicts , poor, physically disabled, mentally Ill and many more …
The novel coronavirus is worrisome for everyone. But for the marginalised who live with poverty, health inequities, and other burdens, the outbreak could be especially brutal.
Father this day we submit before You – our God and loving Father. We love You above all.
This is the day that You have made; we choose to rejoice and be glad in it.(Psalm 118:24)
You are Elohim , Our Creator God, we worship You! You have made the heavens, the heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them You give life to all and the heavenly host bows down before You.(Nehemiah 9:6). Lord we ,Your children on earth bow before You! You are awesome! Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honour and power; for You created all things, and because of You all exist, and were created.”(Revelation 4:11)
Lord God Creator of all – Your mighty Holy Spirit anointed our Lord Jesus Christ to bring the good news to the poor. You sent Your Son Jesus to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. You sent Him to tell those of us who mourn that the time of Your favour has come, and with it, the day of Your anger against our enemies. To all who mourn , You will give a crown of beauty in stead of ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. (Isaiah 61:1-3 )Praise be to You our Father and to our Lord Jesus Christ. Lord You are the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts all of us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from You. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Thank you Lord for Your steadfast comfort in this difficult and uncertain time in the world!
Oh Lord remind us, Your children here on earth that You have called us as Your ambassadors – to represent You, Lord .(2 Corinthians 5:20) Let us be especially mindful in this time of uncertainty that we represent You – to the very broken, fearful world around us. Lord empower us by Your Holy Spirit to do what Jesus did – to bring the good news to the poor, to comfort the broken hearted and to proclaim freedom to those that are bound. Lord give us Your heart for the the marginalised amongst us. Lord we ask forgiveness for the times that we have judged the marginalised amongst us – especially those in the prisons, those who abuse substances and even the poor – Lord we have sinned – forgive us. Your word clearly says that You have not called us to judge but to love . (Matthew 7:1) Father forgive us, as Your children for our pride. Lord help us to die to our own selfish desires -more of you Lord, less of us (John 3:30) Lord we want to say with the apostle Paul – I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.(Galatians 2:20)’
LORD THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACE , LORD THANK YOU THAT THE GROUND IS LEVEL AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS
Lord we pray that your church will arise as volunteers – to bring food to the poor, pray and phone the prisoners, give shelter to the homeless and refugees. That Your church would bring Your presence and love to those who are fearful and helpless.Lord give us new ways to do it. Lord we ask that You will provide according to Your riches in glory in everything that is needed for the least of these- in this time.(Philippians 4:19).
Lord we ask that You will give Your angels command to help there where people cannot go where needed because of the restrictions in movement at this time. (Psalm 91:11) Lord – You are the Lord of miracles – we ask for supernatural miracles at this time – in provision of clothing, blankets, food and water, in healing, in comfort and in shelter.
Lord as we intercede and do what we can to help the marginalised amongst us – remind us of Your words – that whatever we do for one of the least of these , we are doing as unto You.(Matthew 25:40). Lord we ask that Your wisdom will guide the leaders of the nations of the world to assist the marginalised. Lord we ask that you will strengthen and bless all those that serve amongst the marginalised of the world in this time. Lord we think of the people that work in the shelters, with the refugees , those that work amongst the child headed households, those that work in the orphanages, those who work with the mentally and physically disabled, those who have to guide and help the alcoholics and the drug addicts in this difficult time. Lord we ask for supernatural deliverance from addictions in this time by the power of Your Holy Spirit. We bring before you the social services around the world and ask that you would extend a special grace.
Lord those who are sick with the corona virus amongst the marginalised – we bring before Your throne and ask that You would be very close to them, reveal Yourself to them Lord and carry them through.
Lord we ask that You would hold Your hand over the prisons of the world – that the corona virus will not spread further in the prisons where it is almost impossible to adhere to social distancing. Lord we bring before you these prisoners – who are cut off from their families due to the restrictions – oh Lord we cry out for them – please comfort them. Lord we pray that Your children in the prisons – be they workers or inmates – will receive favour amongst the prisoners .We pray for a great harvest of souls in the prisons of the world .
Lord we now pray Francis of Assisi’s prayer over Your church around the world –
Lord, make us instruments of Your peace;
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that we may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
In Jesus Christs Name
Amen.
Day 13
Prayer focus – ESSENTIAL SERVICES
In this time where most of the the world are in lockdown and people are isolating at home there are people working . These people sometimes work extra and long hours , doing the essential services we need to get through this. Today we lift them before the Lord!
Father today we submit to You in humble reverence!
Lord You are our King and our Banner! You are our Jehowa Nissi !Lord You go before us and behind us to give us the victory. Even in the midst of the battle, Your banner is raised over us. Your Word says that those from the west will show respect for Your name and that people in the east will worship You because of Your glory. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, Your Spirit oh Lord shall lift up a standard against him. (Isaiah 59:19 ) Lord thank You for raising Your Banner against the corona virus . We will overcome with the blood of the Lamb and the words of our testimony (Revelation 12:11)We glorify Your Name . We will not fear ,for You our King and our Banner is with us. Lord the victory is Yours.
Lord we come to You as Believers from across many nations . We have all sinned against You, our great God and our King. Lord You are holy and righteous . Lord, righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; – love and faithfulness goes before you.(Psalm 89:14) Even though we have been so faithless You remain faithful!
Lord as intercessors on behalf of the nations of the earth – we repent and agree – with the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation: ‘We have have sinned and fallen short of Your glory .The hatred which divides nation from nation, race from race, class from class, Father, Forgive.
The covetous desires of people and nations to possess what is not their own, Father Forgive.
The greed which exploits the work of human hands and lays waste the earth,Father Forgive.
Our envy of the welfare and happiness of others, Father Forgive.
Our in-difference to the plight of the imprisoned, the homeless, the refugee, Father Forgive.
The lust which dishonours the bodies of men, women and children, Father Forgive.
The pride which leads us to trust in ourselves and not in You Lord ,Father Forgive.
Lord help us to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as You Lord , in Christ forgave us.’
Father we now bring before your throne of mercy – everyone that works for the essential services across the world at this time .
From the doctors, the cleaners, the nurses, the laboratory workers, the blood banks, the scientists , the shopkeepers, those in food and essential product – production ,the governments officials, the artisans , the builders, the truck , transport and delivery drivers, the workers in old age homes ,mental institutions ,disability and care centres, the farmers and farm workers, the workers in the financial services, the people working for social services, the police, the army, other protection services, the post services, those who supply power, water and gas, counsellors at call centres, those working for communications, law and order, international critical business continuity services, those working in tv, internet services, media and many more
Lord we come to You as intercessors on behalf of all these essential services workers and ask Lord that would would give them new strength and courage for the work ahead.Lord we also ask that You would strengthen Your children amongst these workers to be bold witnesses for You. Oh Lord Your Word says that those who hope in You will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.(Isaiah 40:31). Lord give them, Your children that supernatural strength and courage to be there in peoples final hours to lead them to You. To shine like the brightness of the sky above; like the stars forever and ever,
as they turn many to righteousness (Daniel 12:3 ). Lord let Your children amongst these essential services workers be the ones to encourage and bring hope – so that many would desire to have what they have. Let them echo the words of Your son Jesus – Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.(John 14:27)
Lord we ask for Your divine protection over the essential services workers, especially those that are in direct contact with the Covid-19 patients. Lord remove all fear from them and give them Your peace . Lord our prayer for all these workers across the world is that those of them who do not know you will search and find You. Lord give them dreams, visions and your children in action to see and know that You exist and love each one of them deeply. Lord stir the hearts of Your church to pray for them with conviction and passion knowing that when Your church pray in faith You open prison doors and even resurrect the dead – for You Lord are Almighty!
Lord we pray for the essential services workers provision – that You would provide in all their needs – especially Lord in those homes where there are children and the mother and the father are working . Lord give them peace of mind that their children are well taken care of.Lord show us as Your children ways to show them our deep gratitude for all they are doing for us and to help those affected by the coronavirus.Father multiply their supplies so they have enough of the right protective gear needed to stay safe on the job.
Lord we ask that You would lead the research doctors and scientists with Your wisdom to develop better tests to diagnose the virus, to create vaccines to prevent it, and to identify protocols to eliminate the spread of the disease.
Lord we ask that all those in food production and medical supplies will be able to produce even greater crops and supplies . We pray that there will be no country in the world where there will be a shortage of food or medical supplies due to this virus and the lockdown.
We now pray over the essential services workers across the world :(you can take time to mention the names of those you know before the Lord)
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.(Numbers 6:24-26)
IN THE BEAUTIFUL NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR WHO INTERCEDES FOR US
Amen
Day 10
Daily Prayer focus – THANKSGIVING
Scripture tells us to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing and to give thanks in ALL circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us as his children . (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
Lets pray
Lord today we choose to put our focus on You and all that You have done for us. We are so thankful!
We choose not to listen to the lies of fear, death and destruction that Satan is whispering in our ears – we know that he is a liar and that he prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Lord – as Your Word instructs – we resist him, firm in our faith, knowing that many other believers throughout the world are also suffering at this time. (1 Peter 5:8-9 )
Our Father in heaven today we want to thank You that we know You -the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To You Lord be honour and eternal dominion! (1 Timothy 6:15,16).You are our God, we will praise you! You are our God, we will exalt You! We give thanks to You oh Lord, you are good! Your faithful love endures forever. (Psalms 118:28-29 )Oh Lord how blessed are we that we know You – the Creator of all.
Oh Lord we give thanks for Your Son Jesus Christ, we worship and uplift His name . JESUS CHRIST – what a beautiful name ! We look unto Him the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of Your throne Father God.(Hebrews 12:2 ) We thank You oh Lord for Your Son Jesus who is at Your right hand – interceding for us in this difficult time. We give thanks for His perfect intercession.
We thank You Lord that You know us intimately , You even know the number of the hairs on our heads . Lord even when five sparrows are sold for two pennies, not one of them is forgotten before You oh Father. Lord thank You that we are of more value to You than many sparrows. (Luke 12: 6,7) .Thank You that You know what we are going through, thank You that Your love will carry us through.
Lord we thank You that You were not caught by surprise by this deadly corona virus. We thank You that You know the end from the beginning and that Your word says that Your purpose will stand (Isaiah 46:10).Thank You Lord that You have a purpose in the midst of all this uncertainty . Thank You Lord that we do not have to lean on our own understanding, that we can trust You!(Proverbs 3:5).Thank You that just as the heavens are higher than the earth, Your ways are higher than our ways and Your thoughts than our thoughts. (Isaiah 55:9-10)
Lord Thank You that You are El Roi – The God Who Sees – that Your eye is on those who fear You , on those whose hope is in Your steadfast love, thank You Lord that You will deliver our souls from death and keep us alive during famine and through this terrible time of the devouring corona virus. Our soul waits for You Lord ; You are our help and our shield. Thank You Lord! ( Psalms 33:18-20). We glorify Your name in all the earth oh Lord!
Lord we thank You for Your Holy Spirit that is with us. We thank You that He is our Comforter and our Helper, thank you Father for sending Your Holy Spirit to teach us all things and to remind us daily of Your Word (John 14:14 ,26 ). Oh Lord thank You that Your Spirit is continually reminding us of Your promises. Thank You Lord that Your Holy Spirit empowers us to be Your witnesses especially during this time where people are searching for You. (Acts 1:8) Lord help us to be Your witnesses in our families, to our neighbours , to those who are afraid, to those who are sick, to those who are alone, to those who are dying, to those who are suffering , to those who have become luke-warm , to those without hope. Oh Lord make us brave, help us to follow You wholeheartedly and give us the spirit of Joshua and Caleb in this generation to be witnesses to Your glory!.(Numbers 32:12 )Thank You Lord that we will overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimonies , help us Lord not to love our lives even unto death.(Revelation 12:11)
Oh Lord of Heaven’s Armies thank You that You are in this battle with us! Praise be to You – our steadfast Rock, who trains our hands for war and our fingers for battle.(Psalm 144:1)Lord thank You that with You we do not have to be afraid or discouraged for the battle is not ours, but Yours.(2 Chronicles 20:15). Thank You Lord that in all these things we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ who loved us.(Romans 8:37)
Lord we thank You that although the kingdoms of the world are being shaken we are a part of Your unshakeable kingdom!
Lord thank You that this is the day You have made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Lord thank You for giving us Hope through Your Word
Lord we thank You for all the opportunities that we as Believers have during this worldwide pandemic to share the Gospel on many different levels.
Lord we thank You for all those that have turned back to You!
Lord we thank You for all those who will surrender their lives to You !
Lord we thank You that we know that Your Word says all will work for good for those who love You
Lord we thank You that Your Word says that the fear of the Lord leads to life and that whoever has it will rest satisfied and will not be visited by harm
Lord we thank You for bringing us, your Church together during this time to pray in one accord- Lord thank You for every intercessor that is pounding heavens doors for Your Mercy in the midst of this crisis – strengthen them Lord and give them Your endurance
Thank You Lord for the increase of prayer across the world
Thank you Lord for the fruit of the Spirit in our lives – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control;
Thank You Lord for the many that are turning from their wicked ways
Thank You Lord for families that are being restored
Thank You Lord for marriages that are being restored
Thank You Lord for the favour that You are giving the church in this hour
Thank You Lord for all the testimonies that we are hearing from across the world
Thank You Lord for a great harvest of souls
Thank You Lord for all the men and women across the world that are working , serving and helping those who are sick and dying – strengthen them Lord
Thank You Lord for the army and the police that are working very long hours – strengthen them Lord
Thank You Lord for those that You are healing
Thank You Lord for wise leaders
Thank You Lord for providing for us in all we need
Thank You Lord for flowers and sunsets and love
Take some time now to focus on what you can be thankful for – today
Lord we thank You most off all that You are with us and that You will never leave nor forsake us!
Thank you Father that when anxiety was great within us, Your consolation brought us joy.(Psalm 94:19)
Amen
Day 11
Daily Prayer focus – THE HARVEST
In preparing this Prayer Focus every day I was reminded of something that I have heard before – The famous missionary dr. David Livingstone was stirred to become a missionary to Africa after hearing another missionary dr. Moffat saying -“I have sometimes seen, in the morning sun, the smoke of a thousand villages, where no missionary has ever been.”
Every evening as I write this Prayer Focus I see that picture – the same picture but in a different context – This time the smoke that is rising are the beautiful prayers of the African believers from a thousand villages. It is the smoke of the incense of intercession. Most on this Global Prayer Chain are from different countries and villages in Africa – many of them coordinating groups that are interceding day and night . The gift that Africa is giving at this time are heartfelt deep ,continuous prayers. We know that God will intervene as we pray in one accord with many other nations across the globe joining us. We believe that as we intercede we will see the great end time harvest of millions coming to Christ.
Revelation 5:8
When He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Lets pray
Father in these days of suffering and fear around us – we, as Your children lift up our eyes to the hills – for where does our help come from? Our help help comes from YOU, the Maker of heaven and earth. You will not let our foot slip – You who watch over us will not slumber; indeed, You Father who watch over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. LORD You watch over us – YOU are our shade at our right hand; the sun will not harm us by day, nor the moon by night. YOU will keep us from all harm- YOU will watch over our lives. Father YOU will watch over our coming and going both now and forevermore, to You Lord be the glory now and forever more!(Psalm 121)
Lord, Your name is a strong tower, as we run into it we are safe. (Proverbs 18:10). Thank You Lord for being our safe place and that we can hide in You!When fear overwhelms us we hide in You, when doubt overwhelms us we hide in You ,when sorrow and suffering overwhelms us we hide in You and feel safe.
Lord thank You for loving the world so much that You gave Your one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16). Lord today we bring the lost around the globe in front of Your throne of grace.
As Believers across the world we do as Your Word says – We intercede for all people across the world – we give You thanks for each one of them. We pray also for kings, presidents and all who are in authority,(make special mention of the president of your own nation) Lord we also want to bring the prime minister of the United Kingdom, who was hospitalised yesterday for covid-19 before Your throne – Lord please touch him and heal him, give him Your peace Father.Lord Your Word says if we pray like this – then we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. Oh Lord, You say that this is good and that it pleases You – Lord we love You and we want to please You! Lord Your Son is the Saviour of the world , and You want everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. Lord may those who are lost around us know the truth that there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—Your Son Christ Jesus. He gave His life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message -You our Father- gave to the world at just the right time.(1 Timothy 2:1-6 NLT)
Lord we now bring before you all the unsaved people that we know and love (take time to name those among your family and friends and others that are lost) before the Lord.(Also bring the lost across the world before God the Father) Father we ask that in Your great mercy You would draw all these lost people unto You ,for no one can be saved unless You, Father draw them unto You .(John 6:44) Lord God You are the Lord of the harvest – please empower and send out Your workers into this great harvest field.(Matthew 9:38)
Lord Your Word says that our Gospel is veiled, to those who are lost , that the god of this age has blinded their minds , they cannot believe, unless the light of the Gospel of the glory of Your Son Jesus Christ, who is Your image Father , should shine on them” (2 Corinthians 4:4). So – Lord we ask that through Your believers on earth, empowered by Your Holy Spirit, that the light of Your Gospel would shine forth on all those who are lost so that they will come into Your glorious light! Lord Snatch the lost from the kingdom of darkness into Your glorious Kingdom of light.(Jude 1:23)
Lord we remember with joy when that light shone on us and changed our lives forever , we remember the freedom and the deep love that still daily changes our lives – oh Lord we want the lost to also experience Your love and peace. We want them to know You.
Lord we ask that you will use these dark days that we are in to bring in the greatest harvest the Church has ever seen .We know You work all things – even the corona virus pandemic for good for those who love You . (Romans 8:28). Lord for many years Your church have been praying for awakenings and revivals – we ask that now – in this time -You would turn – what Satan has meant for evil into good – Lord nothing is impossible to You! (Luke1:37)Lord we submit to You and do what Your word instructs – we resist Satan and proclaim like Joseph did to his brothers when they betrayed him – you intended to harm us , but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Lord Your Word says that if we are submitted to You and withstand Satan – the he will flee from us – Lord we withstand the corona virus over all our nations! (Genesis 50:20, James 4:7)
Lord we pray that the lost would be found . We pray for the harvest – those that will come to know You in this time – that they will be rooted and established in Your love, that they too will have the power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep Your love and the love of Your Son Jesus Christ is, for all of us. That they will know this love that surpasses knowledge–that they too may be filled to the measure of all the fullness that is in you Lord. (Ephesians 3:17-19)
Lord make us, as your church in this hour, bold – and remind us that we can do all things through Your Son Jesus who strengthens us. (Philippians 4:13) Lord help us not to miss this moment of opportunity to proclaim Your love to the broken world around us.Lord those of us that cannot be in contact with others give us the strength and endurance to continue steadfastly in prayer. Help us Lord to remain faithful. Lead us daily by Your Holy Spirit.
Lord let us intercede driven by Your love for the lost , Lord pour Your love afresh into us to intercede for the lost, Lord it is You who work in us to will and to act in order to fulfil Your good purpose.(Philippians 2:13)
To You belong the glory!
In Jesus Name
Amen
Day 8
Prayer focus – A world in lockdown /quarantine
As coronavirus lockdowns have been expanded globally, billions of people have found that they are now faced with unprecedented restrictions.In most countries almost all citizens are confined to their homes. It brings about many challenges – especially in the poorer countries of the world .
Lets pray –
Father this day we submit and surrender our lives afresh to You. You are the One that never changes , the One who is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should change his mind. (Numbers 23:19 ). You are our God and we love You, we worship You!
Even in the midst of this corona pandemic and the fear all around us – we will still enter the gates of Your temple with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise! We give thanks to You and praise Your name. Lord God You remain good. Your faithful love continues forever. It will last for all time to come.(Psalm 100:4-5 )
Lord we trust in You with all our hearts , we do not lean on our own understanding.(Proverbs 3:5) We know – that we, as mere humans, only know in part (1 Corinthians 13:9 ). You know the beginning from the end, Your counsel shall stand, and You will accomplish all Your purpose(Isaiah 46:10 ). Glory to You!
Thank you Lord that You never change, that we can rely on You, that we can trust You! (Malachi 3:6 ESV). Lord You are our Rock and our place of safety, we will not fear the corona pandemic. You are the One that saves us ,You are a shield around us. Your shield protects us and our families from the deadly corona virus, Your power saves us . You are our place of safety (Psalm 18:1-2 NIRV)- Oh how wonderful Lord – You and You alone are our steadfast Rock and Place of safety .
Lord as we are isolated from one another how wonderful to know that You said that You will never leave nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5 ESV) Thank You Lord for the comfort of Your Holy Spirit here with us -to the end of the age.(Matthew 28:20 )Thank You Lord that that You sealed us in Your Holy Spirit for the day of redemption.(Ephesians 4:30). Thank you Lord that Your Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. Thank You that when we do not know what we should pray for You make intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Thank You Lord for the intercession that is taking place right now for us!(Romans 8:26-27)
Lord we bring before You all single people that are living by themselves – Lord remind those that know You that they are not alone – that Your Holy Spirit is with them. Minister to them Lord ,in a special way. We ask that those who do not know You will start searching for You – and Lord we ask that they will find You (take time to bring all the single people that you know that are alone before the Lord ). Lord remind Your church to be there for these lonely single people – to pray for them and to be in contact with them.
Lord we bring before You the elderly , those in care facilities and also those who are living by themselves – Lord use Your church to serve them by being in contact with them and by helping them in different ways – also with their shopping – doing it for them . Lord let Your church across the globe arise to this opportunity to show the serving love of Christ. Lord lay on the hearts of Your church to intercede for these old people. Lord let Your peace – comfort them as they feel vulnerable and alone. Lord we intercede for their souls – Lord have mercy on those who does not know You. (Take time to bring all the old people that you know before the Lord )
Lord we now bring all families that are in lockdown before You – oh Lord have mercy on the broken, dysfunctional families. We bring in special remembrance before You the very poor families, the child headed households , the orphanages – those children that yearn to be a part of a family, the divorced families that are separated from one parent, the abusive families where violence is so much worse because of the lockdown, the overcrowded families that are confined to small spaces – Oh Father have mercy ! Protect the women and the children from abuse, rape, incest and rage – Lord as Your intercessors we stand in the gap for these families – Lord give Your angels command over them. Lord defend these vulnerable family members. Lord use Your church to keep on interceding for these families, use Your church to be of service to them for Your glory!(Take time to bring the families that are broken and in need before the Lord )
Lord we also bring the families that know You before Your throne – Lord draw them closer to one another and to You in this time. Lord use this time of lockdown to bring reconciliation between family members where needed, especially in marriages . Lord we ask for miracles in marriages during this time of lockdown – ignite fresh love and commitment in the hearts of husbands and wives. Lord restore the heads of families to their rightful place in their homes – let them take special effort once a day to pull the family together at lunch or dinner time. Lord where repentance is needed in families – we pray that You will bring conviction and restoration. Lord pour out a spirit of prayer and compassion over families across the globe – that family members will pray for each other’s fears and concerns, and out of compassion also for others in more difficult situations.
Lord we now bring before You – those who suffer from mental illnesses – like depression and anxiety. Lord we know that Satan is walking around like a lion seeking who he can devour – especially in these dark, fearful times. Oh Lord have mercy! You are the Light of the world! Lord we stand in the gap for for these people – for we know that You are fighting this battle for us(Exodus 14:14) and that nothing is impossible to You, our great God! You know these people by name Father , we ask for supernatural deliverance for those who suffer from any mental illness. Lord remind Your church to keep on interceding for them, for Lord remind Your church that there is great power in the prayers of the righteous. Lord give these people a hunger and a thirst for Your word – Lord let them drink Your Word – for Your word says – be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.(Proverbs 4:20-22)
Lord thank You for Your presence and comfort in our lives during this difficult time and forever more !
Lord we pray this Prayer in the Name of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
To You Lord belongs the power, the might and the glory
AMEN
Day 9
Prayer focus -THE CHURCH IN ONE ACCORD
If a number of people do something with one accord, they do it together or at the same time, because they agree about what should be done.
Synonyms – unanimously, without exception, by common consent, unitedly
Collins English Dictionary.
Lets pray
Father this day we come eagerly to Your throne of grace. Oh Lord our times of Prayer have become so special. We love You more and more every day and treasure this time spent in Your presence.
Thank You Lord that where Your Spirit is, there is freedom.(2 Corinthians 3:17 )Thank You that we can be ourselves, and rest in the knowing that You love us deeply – knowing that You are with each one of us – we are not alone during this pandemic. Your word says – there is nowhere we can go where we will be away from Your Holy Spirit – “Where shall we go from your Spirit? Or where shall we flee from your presence? If we ascend to heaven, You are there! If we make our bed in Sheol, You are there! If we take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead us , and Your right hand shall hold us. If we say, “Surely the darkness shall cover us , and the light about us be night,” yes Lord even this darkness of the corona pandemic is not dark to You; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with You.”(Psalms 139:7-12 )
Lord we do not know what the future holds but we are not afraid – for whatever will happen You are with us and Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.(Psalms 119:105) Thank You Lord for Your Word – the grass will wither, the flowers will fade, but Your Word will stand forever. Your Word is always there to guide us, to encourages us , to heal us and to fill us with hope. Lord this hope will not lead to disappointment for we know how dearly You love us, You gave us Your Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with Your love.”(Romans 5:5).
Thank You Lord that You accept us just the way we are when we come to You in humility and repentance – thank You Lord that Your Son Jesus died on the cross for each one of us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8 ). Such undeserved grace Lord!!! We give You honour and praise -we uplift the Name above all names – the name of Your Son – JESUS CHRIST!! At the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of YOU our FATHER !! (Philippians 2:9-11)
Father in Your Son Jesus – The greatest defeat became the greatest victory! Lord we were all dead in our trespasses and in the uncircumcision of our flesh, and You Lord made us alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by cancelling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. Your Son Jesus set it aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in Christ (Col 2:13-15). Lord we pray that this corona virus that seems to be a great victory for Satan will also become a great defeat for him. We pray thatYou will use it for good to bring an awakening over Your church such as the world has never seen before – we pray that You will use it for good to bring in a great harvest of souls into Your kingdom!
Lord as Your Church, we know that one of the last prayers Your son Jesus Christ prayed on earth was that we , Your Church would be ONE.(John 17) Lord we know that this very important prayer has not yet been answered and we know it is because of our pride and the hardness of our hearts , Lord forgive us , Lord have mercy.
Lord we come humbly before You – we are from many nations and we are interceding for the whole Church across the world. Lord we confess that we are selfish and full of pride, forgive us. Lord we confess the racism and divisions amongst us in Your Church – Lord have mercy – we have sinned against You. Lord forgive us ,Your church, for the discrimination against one another. Lord of all nations, hear our prayer.
Lord forgive us that even during this pandemic some of our people have blamed and abused people from Asian backgrounds because the virus started in China – Lord forgive us and have mercy on us. Lord use us, Your Church in this time to stand for what is right and to defend those that are being mistreated. Lord please stop this abuse. Lord help us to see one another as you see us and to use this opportunity as Your church on earth to break down all barriers so that we can truly become one in You. Lord help us to extend true forgiveness to one another. Lord heal Your church of the wounds of the past. Lord lead us in this time to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with You – our God. (Micah 6:8)
Lord Your Word says that You made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined our allotted periods and the boundaries of our dwelling places, that we should seek You , and perhaps feel our way toward You and find You . Yet You are actually not far from each one of us,( Acts 17:24-27) . Thank You Lord that You are the One who decided when we would be born and in which nation and continent we would live – it was all ordained by You so that we would seek you. Lord forgive us that we have not seeked You but made nationalism and mammon and so many other things our idols – forgive us Lord, we have sinned – nation against nation . Lord forgive us for our hatred, unforgiveness, aggression, abuse, murders, killings , mistrust, slander , prejudice and exploitation of one another.
Lord forgive us also that different denominations of Your Body on earth have not been one – that we did not love and cover one another , that we did not obey the one new commandment Jesus gave us – to love one another. (take time to repent to the Lord for any pride, racism or atrocities of the past committed by you or your family or your nation – remember we are praying as intercessors for ourselves but also on behalf of …)
Lord we now want to agree in prayer with what Your Son Jesus prayed – Lord do not take us out of this world but protect us from the evil one. Lord make us – your Church on earth truly One – like Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit are One – so that the world will see and know that we are Your disciples!(John 17) Lord let it be said of the Church in this time – how good and how pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.”
(Psalms 133:1-3) – Lord please do it, make us One in You and bless us with the anointing of Your Holy Spirit poured out upon us, Your church, to serve this generation in the power of Your might and to bring in the great end-time harvest !Lord when Your Holy Spirit was poured out on the church at Pentecost Your church was in ONE ACCORD – Lord bring us, Your Church again into ONE ACCORD,Lord lead us across the globe to pray in ONE ACCORD – for the great glory of Your Name !!!
Lord we pray this prayer in the name of Your son Jesus Christ our PRINCE OF PEACE!
AMEN
Day 6
Prayer focus – The Poor
Brothers and sisters in Christ – One major theme repeated throughout the Bible is that our God deeply cares about the poor. He clearly wants His Church to intercede and look after the poor.
The corona virus is now spreading to the worlds poorer countries, Forty million people – could die worldwide from the coronavirus unless we see urgent intervention, according to The Imperial College London. We all need each other’s help right now. It is clearer than ever that none of us will be safe until all of us are safe. As former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who beat Ebola in Liberia, put it: “Coronavirus anywhere is a threat to people everywhere.”
Currently, rich countries are the epicentre of this deadly virus. We hear stories of doctors forced to choose who to to let die, and who to save. And yet that is in a country in which we have a doctor for every 250 people.Now consider a country like Zambia – which has one doctor for 10,000 people. In Mali, there are three ventilators per million people. Coronavirus, yes, threatens us all – and it preys through the colossal cracks that divide our world and makes us all less safe as a result.(World Economic Forum)
Lets pray –
Father today we come to You , we sing to You oh God, we sing praises to Your name; we lift up a song to You who rides through the deserts; Your name is the Lord; we exult You! You are the Father of the fatherless and the protector of widows – that is who You are in Your holy habitation. (Psalms 68:4-5) . We exult Your name !
Lord You raise the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; You seat them with princes and have them inherit a throne of honour.” (1 Samuel 2:8 )NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE TO YOU LORD! Lord You rescue the poor who cries for help, and the fatherless who had none to assist him.(Job 29:12)
Lord as Your intercessors on earth we come to You on behalf of the poor across the world. Lord in Your greatness have mercy on us and them. Oh Lord glorious in power, extend Your mighty right hand that shatters the enemy.(Exodus 15:6 ESV) Please Lord shatter the corona virus before it shatters the poor and needy. Oh Lord have mercy!
Lord we now bring before You the poor in our own countries and also lift up before You the poorest nations in the world – (name those that come to mind) Oh Lord have mercy!Oh Lord Your Word says that the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever(Psalms 9:18). Lord please come to the rescue of the poor and needy.
Lord we ask that You will work deep in the hearts of the wealthy on earth to give towards helping the destitute and the poor whose conditions have worsened because of the corona virus and the lockdowns across most countries in the world. Lord we also thank You for those who have already given great amounts of money towards helping the poor in this pandemic. Lord You know who they are (Name those that you know have given from their wealth to help and thank God for them ) – We know that Your word says whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed. (Proverbs 19:17). So we ask Lord that You will indeed bless and keep these generous people.
Lord we ask that You will also work deep in the hearts of all those who have more than enough to be generous to the poor. (ordinary people) Lord we ask that Your Church here on earth will follow the example set by the church in Acts – where all who believers had all things in common and were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.(Acts 2:44-45 ). Lord forgive us for our selfishness – that we only look at our own needs and not to those who are poor and destitute. Help us as Your Church to become an example during this outbreak of what You intended the Church to look like – that we will be known for our love and kind acts to the poor and needy in our midst. Lord please give us, as Your Church – creative ideas in how to help and reach the poor.
Oh Lord we think of the poor now- those who live in shacks , those that have illnesses like TB ,AIDS or are HIV positive, those that are in conflict zones and refugee camps , the orphans and the widows, the child headed households, the abused and marginalised – Lord have mercy and compassion on them. Lord bring a supernatural peace over those who are afraid and anxious. Lord reveal Yourself to them through your children and through dreams and visions. Lord Your Son Jesus came to bring the good news to the poor;He was sent to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, and to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.(Luke 4:18-19 ESV) Lord let us remember that You have called us to be conformed into the image of Your Son(Romans 8:29), let us therefore do all to proclaim the Hope of the Gospel to the poor, remind us daily to intercede for them and Lord open doors for us to lead them to You and to teach them how to pray to You for silver and gold we have not but we have YOU – we know Lord that You hear the prayers concerning the poor in our midst – Your Word says – the poor man called, and the LORD heard him; and He saved him out of all his troubles.(Psalm 34:6) Oh Lord save the poor from their troubles, have mercy Lord. Lord fill the hearts of Your church with a deep compassion and love for the poor – such a deep love that will catapult the church into actions and generosity such as never have been seen in this world – Lord nothing is impossible to You – break our hearts for what breaks Yours…
Please Lord give the different Health Organisations and Governments wisdom and discernment to help the poor and needy at this time. Lord our prayer is that no one will be without food and water. Lord please bring a solution there where there are no running toilets and where ten or more are crowded into very small spaces because of the lockdowns .
Father there are also so many corrupt people on this earth – we pray that nothing that is meant for the poor will land in the hands of these corrupt men and women – we ask that You would protect the poor and needy.Oh LORD You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them.Thank You Lord( Psalm 35:10).
Lord we now plead that You would give Your angels guard over these poor communities and stop the pandemic from ravishing the lives of these poor and needy people. Lord be their refuge and their fortress, Lord teach them to trust You. Lord deliver them from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly corona virus . (Psalm 91)
Lord we give You praise that You are a refuge to the poor, and a refuge to the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat. ( Isaiah 25:4)
We glorify Your Name
We put our trust ,ourselves , our families, our friends, our nations and especially all the poor and needy in Your hands – we know You remain faithful forever.
Day 7
Prayer focus – The World Economy
The Corona virus has caused a global economic crisis. Amid increasing lockdowns and quarantines across the world , the capacity of people to earn or spend money shrinks further every day. Most shops are closed, most services have ceased. Supply chains are battling. Production has crumbled. This virus is wrecking industries – airlines, road and rail transport, films, music, sports, advertising, media (which depend on advertising), shopkeepers and hawkers, tourism, and many more.The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said the coronavirus outbreak could eradicate almost 25 million jobs worldwide.
Lets pray –
Father we come to You – the One that is our Father – You are the One that sustains us. In You we live and move and have our being( Acts 17:28 )You are the One that provides for us according to Your riches in glory.(Philippians 4:19 )
You are the One that loves us with a love that cannot be measured. Neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, not even the ravishes of the corona virus will be able to separate us from Your love, oh God(Romans 8:37-39) Oh Lord – How precious to us are Your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If we would count them, they are more than the sand. (Psalms 139:17-18)Oh Lord You are all around us , behind us and in front of us . You hold us safe in Your hand. We are amazed at how well you know us . It’s more than we can understand.(Psalm 139:5-6 NIRV)Lord because of your great love for us – You did not spare Your own Son but gave Him up for us all, therefore Lord we know that You will also now graciously give us all things(Romans 8:37-39).
Lord forgive us that we have taken our eyes off You as or Sustainer and Provider. Forgive us that we have become so self-reliant. Forgive us that we have put our trust and dependancy on material things, on that which we have accumulated, in our wealth, in people, in ourselves, in our economy and in the strength of our nations armies. Forgive us that we did not look to You the Holy One of Israel. Forgive us that we have not asked for Your help (Isaiah 31:1 )We have sinned against You oh Lord. Forgive us !Father forgive us also as Your church for putting our focus on prosperity and enriching ourselves in stead of putting our focus on You the Giver of all life. Lord forgive us that we have followed the pattern of the world and not the example and pattern that Your son Jesus has set for us. We ask forgiveness for being enslaved to money , we know that we cannot truly serve God and be enslaved to money. (Matthew 6:24 NLT)Forgive us Lord and set us free from the love of money.
Oh Lord Your Word says that there is a curse on those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from You. (Jeremiah 17:5 NLT). Lord forgive us, we have sinned. (Take time to bring your specific sins and also those of your nation – before the Lord – especially those known as white- collar crime: or more accurately corporate crime, which refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crime committed by businesses and government professionals. Typical white-collar crimes could include wage theft, fraud, bribery, Ponzi schemes, insider trading, labor racketeering, embezzlement, cybercrime, copyright infringement, money laundering, identity theft, tax evasion and forgery) .
Lord have mercy, forgive us we have sinned . Lord please break the curse that our sins have brought, we know that it is meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness, we know that Your word says those who love money will never have enough(Ecclesiastes 5:10). Lord we know that we cannot serve mammon and You, Lord we choose to serve You and You alone- have mercy on us
Lord teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Lord use us as Your children in these uncertain times to show those around us
that their trust should be in You , who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Lord use us to show them that it is better to be be rich in good works and generous to those in need, to always be ready to share with others, for by doing this we will be storing up a treasure as a good foundation for the future where we will experience true life.(1 Timothy 6:17-19 NLT)
Lord as Your intercessors on the walls of our nations – we now bring before you every business and businessman and woman in our nation. Lord we plead for mercy ! Lord we pray for all businesses and especially ask that You will extend Your grace towards the small and medium businesses – that they will be able to endure through this lockdown. (take time to mention those businesses that you know). We thank You for the very wealthy across the world that have given towards helping businesses to survive, please bless them in a special way and lead those who do not know You to come to know You.
Lord we ask that those businessmen and women who know You will be an example to those who do not know You during this difficult time. Lord that your presence in their lives would be so visible that people would be drawn to You. Lord that it will be evident to all that their hope and trust is in You! For no one who trusts in You will ever be disgraced(Psalms 25:3 NLT).
Lord You said that we have been given – not only the privilege of trusting in Your son Jesus Christ -but also the privilege of suffering for Him.(Philippians 1:29 NLT) Strengthen us to be witnesses for You in our times of suffering for we know that our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they will produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!(2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT)
Lord we bring before you those who have lost their jobs ,those who live in fear of losing their jobs and those who contemplate suicide in this time. (Take time to name those you know) . Lord we ask that You will bring comfort and peace and Lord we ask that You will make a way. Lord we ask that no one will die before their time by suicide but that they will live and live to proclaim Your name! We ask that those who do not know You will come to know You and we pray that You will turn these dark days into the most beautiful days of many glorious salvations. Lord pour out Your Spirit over our nations , convict our people of their own sin like You did in the many revivals of previous generations – Lord have mercy on us!
Thank You Lord for the comfort of Your Word in these days, thank You that Your word is Truth and Your word is active and alive in those of us who believe – thank You that Your Word encourages and strengthens us and that Your Word will remain forever.” (1 Peter 1:25 ESV) Thank You that Your Word says that we must not fear, and even if we pass through the waters, that You will be with us ; and through the rivers, that it shall not overwhelm us ; when we walk through the fire we shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume us for You the Lord our God, the Holy One of Israel, our Saviour is with us. (Isaiah 43)
We now set our minds on the things that are above and not on the things that are on earth.(Colossians 3:1-2 ESV). We do as Your Word says – we think on whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, we think about these things.(Philippians 4:8)
Yes Lord we are not anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication and with thanksgiving we let our requests be made known to You and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guards our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-8 ESV)
AMEN
Day 4
Prayer focus – Medical Personnel
Good Day fellow Believers! Our Prayer focus today is to pray for the medical personnel and all those working with them – around the world – in hospitals, clinics, old age homes and medical facilities . These brave men and women help patients directly or indirectly to be comfortable ,to heal or to die with dignity, while they themselves are exposed to being infected with the corona virus. According to available reports from the World Health Organisation it is estimated that 1 out of 10 infections are in health care workers and many more are in quarantine, itself affecting the ability of health services to respond.
Let us now pray for these medical professionals, caregivers and researchers responsible for fighting the corona virus.
Lord we worship You…Lord we love You…Lord we glorify You… You are the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords …You are the all knowing One
Lord You are omnipotent..Lord you are all-powerful…You spoke all things into being, and all things—are sustained by You . Lord in You – we live and breath and have our being. There is nothing too difficult for You.(Jeremiah 32:17,18; Jeremiah 32:26,27, Acts 17:28)
Spend some time worshiping God
Father , You see what is happening on this earth and we Your children come to You united in Our Lord Jesus Christ – we plead for mercy and grace over us and the people of this world, we know that we have sinned against You and we ask on behalf of the ourselves and those across the world that You would forgive us! Like Moses interceded for his people, we intercede for our people. Oh Lord You are merciful, full of compassion and slow to anger. We ask in the words of Your Son David -Have mercy on us , O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion…( Psalm 51:1)
Lord we bring before you the following people;-
Name the medical personnel you know by name
We also bring all those that we do not know before You – Lord You know them all.
Lord – as more people get sick and healthcare workers and first responders are working longer hours we ask that You would renew their energy and sustain them in their long shifts. Give them courage of heart and strength of mind and body. Bring Your protection upon them as they work with the patients. Loving God, we place them into Your care .
Lord show us as Your children ways to show them our deep gratitude for all they are doing to heal and help those affected by the coronavirus.
Father multiply their supplies so they have enough of the right protective gear needed to stay safe on the job. Lord we ask that You would raise business people and entrepreneurs across the world to help with the supply of the needed medical supplies. We ask , that as You put Your wisdom and understanding upon Bezalel to make the Ark of the covenant – that You would give these business people , engineers, scientists and doctors Your wisdom and understanding to be inspired to make enough new ventilators, equipment and medicine that would astound the world and will bring healing. Lord we ask that the wealthier nations would assist the poorer nations with this – so that all will have enough.
Oh Lord we ask that You would lead the research doctors and scientists with Your wisdom to develop better tests to diagnose the virus, to create vaccines to prevent it, and to identify protocols to eliminate the spread of the disease.
Thank you Lord! We give You all the glory. Lord have mercy on us!
Let us now prayerfully proclaim Psalm 23 over all the medical personnel across the earth
Lets pray and proclaim Psalms 23:1-6 ESV
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Lord we pray that the medical personnel across the earth would want for nothing – that never again a health worker will get to a supermarket after a long shift – to find it empty. Lord we pray that their needs will be met physically, spiritually and mentally. Lord raise up the right counsellors for these medical personnel – where needed. Lord raise up more intercessors to intercede for them daily.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
Lord we pray that You would give the medical personnel super natural rest and that You would refresh them .
He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
Lord we pray that You would restore their souls and physical bodies of extreme fatigue . That in the midst of the busyness You would give them rest and that Your peace would guard their hearts .
He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Lord we pray that you would lead and guide them – that those who does not know You will come to know You and Your great love. Lord draw them to You by your Spirit. Lord lead them to Your children – be they other medical personnel or patients – and Lord soften their hearts so that they will be open to receive You. Lead those that do know You to lead many of their colleagues to You . Give them Your love and compassion for the lost.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Lord our prayer is that even though they walk through the shadow of death daily – they will not fear evil or disease for they will know You are with them. Lord we pray that they would feel Your presence. Lord comfort them and send Your children to comfort and encourage them . Lord deliver them from all fear, trauma, depression and anxiety. Lord give them Your hope.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Lord let them know the joy of the Lord, for even in the times of shaking Your joy remains. Bless them all in a special way in the presence of their enemies. Lord let Your goodness and mercy follow them all the days of their life. All to Your glory Lord!
We pray this all in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
AMEN
Day 5
Prayer focus – REPENTANCE
(Greek – Metanoia -change of heart, 180 degrees turn )
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ – REPENTANCE is so important in the Word of God that it was the first message John the baptist preached to prepare the way for the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 3:1-2 ESV ). The first message Jesus preached was all about REPENTANCE(Matthew 4:17 ESV) and the first message the apostle Peter preached when 3000 were added to the church after the outpouring of the Holy spirit was REPENTANCE (Acts 2:37-39 ESV)
Let’s pray-
Father today we come before Your throne of grace with heavy hearts. We know that our people have sinned , we know that Your church on earth have sinned, we know that we ourselves have sinned . Oh Lord show us the condition of our own hearts. – take time to confess your personal sins … ask the Holy spirit to show you…
Oh Lord we confess the sin of pride, we have become lovers of self ,lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to our parents, ungrateful and unholy. (2 Timothy 3:2 ESV). Forgive us oh Lord!
Forgive us as Your Church that we have become so obsessed with titles and importance, Your word says that we need to become less so that You can become more, (John3:30) .Forgive us oh Lord for not becoming less so that You can become more! Lord Your son Jesus is the King of the universe and when He came to earth as a human He came not to be served but to serve…(Mark 10:45“)Forgive us oh Lord for not being Your servant and the servants of one another!
Lord forgive us for seeing the specks in our brothers eyes but not the logs in our own eyes.(Matt7:3) Lord forgive us even now – as we judge one another – Your word says that we are not called to judge one another (Matt 7:1).
Lord forgive us for not preaching sound doctrine but tickling peoples ears and wandering off into myths (2Tim4:3). We have sinned Lord forgive us.
Lord we want to return to You , in deep repentance with all our hearts , with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; we want to rend our hearts and not our garments, before You the King of the Universe, the One that loves us so much that He gave His only Son to take our place and die for us . We want to return to You Lord for You are gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; You relent over disaster.(Joel 2:12-13 ). Lord have mercy on us.
Lord pour out a spirit of repentance over the whole world – show people how Holy You are and how we, your church have compromised and called evil good and good evil( Isaiah 5:20). Forgive us Lord, have mercy!
Lord we ask that You forgive us for not fearing You anymore – Your word says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Job 28:28). Lord forgive us that we draw near to you only with our mouths and honour You only with our lips, while our hearts are far from You , forgive us that our fear of You is only a commandment taught by men. and not from our hearts. (Is 29:13). Forgive us Lord! Forgive us for fearing man more than we fear You, oh holy God! Lord when Your son, Jesus was in the days of His flesh on earth He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to You Father who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His godly fear,”(Heb 5:7). Oh Lord teach us that fear, soften our hearts to break with tears of true repentance in front of Your throne.
Oh Lord give us Your compassion and love for the lost so that we will intercede and not fall asleep, especially in this time Lord where thousands are dying without You! Lord have mercy on us, forgive us for the times that we have fallen asleep. Forgive us for not caring enough about the lost. More of You Lord less of us. Lord we are weak, but You are strong. Lord we need You, lord we plead for mercy and grace…
Lord You gave us a new commandment to love on another (John13:34). Lord forgive us for not loving one another, Lord forgive us for breaking that commandment, Lord forgive us as Your church for not being one(John17). Lord You said if we love one another the world will know that we are Your disciples (John 13:35),Lord forgive us for not showing the world that we are Your disciples! Lord help us in this time of death and suffering to step up and to show the world what true LOVE looks like. Lord teach us to be in one accord, Lord teach us to love one another so much that our love would cover one another sins(1 Peter 4;8)
Lord Your word says in 2 Chronicles 7:14 that if we, Your people who are called by Your name would humble ourselves, and pray and seek Your face and turn from our wicked ways, then You will hear from heaven and will forgive us our sin and heal our land. Please Lord forgive us and heal our nations from this corona virus .
We pray this in the Name above all Names , the Name of our Saviour
JESUS CHRIST.
Amen
Day 2
Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV
Our Father
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. – Lord we pray that everyone in our families and also in the families of those praying with us and many thousands across the world that do not know You will come to know and hallow Your name. Lord please use this crisis caused by the Corona Virus to draw millions to You
Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven Lord we pray that your kingdom will come on earth. We pray that Your will, will be done on earth concerning the Corona Virus.Lord let Your will be done in every country on earth as it is in heaven.We pray that your children and those who will come to You because of this virus – will each walk in the works that You have prepared for them to walk in and that Satan will not be able to keep them from that. Lord we also pray that all of them will like David, serve their purposes on this earth in their own generations and that none of them will die before their time but live and live to proclaim Your name!
Lord give them all this day their daily bread. Lord we ask that You would sanctify all food , drink, medication , everything every person on earth touch, smell, hear, see, taste – that the Corona Virus will not contaminate it – Lord You are so much bigger than we can imagine – nothing is impossible for You! Lord sanctify Your children on earth for Your service. Lord let them become less so that You can become more!Lord deliver Your children across the earth from fear and let them arise like Caleb and Joshua full of faith to be beacons of Hope who know that with You we already conquered!Lord let the fear of God arise in the hearts of Your children for Your word says – The fear of the Lord leads to life and those who has it rests satisfied and will not be visited by harm!
And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.
Lord may Your children on earth and those who will come to know You during this difficult time – walk in continuous forgiveness towards those who sin/ned against them. Lord especially those who are near the end of their earthly lives – lead them into forgiveness by Your Spirit – Lord there where Your children cannot minister to the sick -please send Your angels to minister to the sick, fearful and dying!Lord where we – as your children can – in our families, on the telephone, virtually – whichever way – use Your children and give them a extra measure of Your love to minister to those You bring across their paths, give them boldness to speak Your Truth in love.Let them be examples of reconciliation and brotherly love. Anoint them by Your spirit to lead millions to You.
And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one.
Lord be the Shield around Your church and our loved ones , the shield of protection but also of favour. Lord we proclaim Your Word over Your church – No weapon formed against them shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against them in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the LORD. Lord deliver them all from every demonic spirit that afflicts them. Lord we also ask that You will extend Your great mercy and love to those who do not know You – Oh Lord have mercy, have mercy. Lord we cry out for the lost on this earth – Lord forgive us for not doing enough to show them who You are – use us now Lord and help us to be bold in showing the lost the way to salvation. Oh Lord make us Your Church One so that the world will see we are Your disciples- forgive us for the many divisions amongst us as Your children , we have sinned in so many ways – forgive us Lord! ”
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
Day 3
Good Day fellow Believers!Our Prayer focus today is to pray for the sick – for those who have contracted the corona virus.
Lord today we come before you as believers united in Christ ,search our hearts oh Lord and show us any sins or hidden unrighteousness –
Take time to repent to the Lord search your own hearts – repent of any unforgiveness or pride, any sins that God shows you -Submit to the Lord and clothe yourself with the armour of God according to Ephesians 6 – The helmet of salvation, the girdle of His Truth, the shoes to proclaim the Gospel of peace, the shield of faith and the sword of His word. Take time to pray for yourself and your family – for God’s protection and guidance in this time of uncertainty.
Father we bring before you every person on earth who has contracted the corona virus- Name those that you know that are sick or who has symptoms.
Lord many of them are filled with fear for what lies ahead – Father we pray that You will bring Your peace that is above all understanding over every sick person. Lord please soften the hearts of the sick that do not know You, Lord have mercy on them! Lord please awaken Your Church on earth to become bold witnesses for You. Lord use Your Church to lay hands on the sick and pray for them -Lord let your church remember Your words – “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.””Mark 16:15, 17-18 ESV
Lord we ask that You will do miracles and that the unsaved will see and know that You are alive and that the Gospel is true -We pray that many unsaved will come to know You in this time. Lord use us Your children to intercede for them and to show them Your love. Lord pour out a fresh wave of intercession over the whole earth – awaken Your Church, let those who were luke warm become on fire for You!
Lord we bring the dying before Your throne and we ask for mercy -oh Father the pain and the anguish that some of them are feeling – have mercy Lord! Lord bring Your presence and Your peace to the dying -especially to those who cannot have their loved ones with them. Lord we ask that those who do not know You , and has no one to tell them about You in their final hours – that You will give them dreams and visions – Lord that they will come to know You in a supernatural way before they depart from this earth. Lord we ask that you will also use Your children that are patients in the hospitals to be witnesses to You – give them Your peace and boldness, give them your words to speak to the other sick and dying and to even be witnesses to the medical staff and doctors.
Lord we bring before You the sick who are Your children – we ask that not one of them will die before their time – that they will live and live to proclaim Your works. (Psalm 118:17)
Take time to pray and proclaim the following healing Scriptures over the sick and remember that God’s word is active and alive in us who believe – it is medicine and it brings healing. Our God is still the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow – nothing is impossible to Him – He still heals and does miracles today. Renounce your own unbelief – and remember that God says that we cannot please Him if we do not come to him in faith (Hebrews 11 : 6)
Healing Scriptures
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.”
3 John 1:2 ESV
“My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.”
Proverbs 4:20-22 ESV
“He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction.”
Psalms 107:20 ESV
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Isaiah 53:5 ESV
“I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.”
Psalms 118:17 ESV
“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.”
Malachi 4:2 ESV
“And we also thank God constantly for this, that when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men but as what it really is, the word of God, which is at work in you believers.”
1 Thessalonians 2:13 ESV
Now read the following Scripture prayerfully over yourself, your family and those who God lays on your heart. Also proclaim it over all the sick across the earth – :
Psalms 62:1-2 (Passion Translation NT)
UNSHAKABLE FAITH
To the Pure and Shining One -King David’s melody of love’s celebration
1 I stand silently to listen for the one I love,
waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me.
For God alone has become my Savior.
2 He alone is my safe place;
his wrap-around presence always protects me.
For he is my champion defender;
there’s no risk of failure with God.
So why would I let worry paralyze me,
even when troubles multiply around me?
Lord we pray this prayer in the beautiful name of your son Jesus Christ
Amen
Day 1
This Prayer can be used as a basis for your daily prayers-
60 MINUTE PRAYER GUIDE: PRAYING FOR THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
(By Pete Greig, 24-7 Prayer International)
PAUSE (5 minutes) PRAY
Psalm 46 aloud
BE STILL
Breathe deeply, and welcome the Holy Spirit
REJOICE (5 minutes) PRAY
Psalm 91 aloud
SING
A song of worship about the greatness of God
ASK (30 minutes – 5 minutes per topic)
PRAY FOR THE CONTAINMENT OF THE VIRUS
Using water and soap, thoroughly wash your hands. Ask God to slow and halt the spread of the Covid 19 Coronavirus. Take a moment to pray for God’s particular intervention in the nations most affected.
PRAY FOR THE ILL AND ISOLATED
Using a pen and a tissue, write the names of the people you know who are self- isolating or who have contracted the virus.
Ask God to make His presence felt in solitude and to protect, strengthen and heal them.
PRAY FOR PROTECTION OF THE VULNERABLE
Take a pen and a packet of plasters / band aids.
Write on plasters the names of the people you know who are elderly or have an under- lying condition that may make them susceptible to the Coronavirus.
Ask God to protect them from infection.
PRAY FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEADERS
Place your hands on your head and ask God to give wisdom to national and local political leaders as they make decisions to protect people.
Cup your hand over your ear and ask God to bring excellent advisers to guide them.
Open your hands in front of you and ask God to give them the ability to communicate clearly to the public.
PRAY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Rub sanitiser into your hands as you ask God to protect the health professionals (doctors, nurses, ambulance crews and more) caring for those affected by the virus.
Ask God to give them peace, wisdom, to anoint them for their jobs and to protect them from infection.
PRAY FOR THOSE AFFECTED IN OTHER WAYS BY THE PANDEMIC
There are many of people who will be indirectly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Ask God to comfort those grieving the loss of loved ones, to provide for those in financial difficulty because they are unable to work, and for business leaders as they face such unprecedented disruption to life.
Pray the blessing of Numbers 6:24-26 over each group.
YIELD (10 minutes)
Pray this prayer of yielding, written by Pete Greig:
Lord Jesus Christ, we ask you to protect us from the spread of the coronavirus. You are powerful and merciful; let this be our prayer –
“Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.” (Psalm 57:1)
Jehovah Shalom, Lord of Peace, we remember those living in coronavirus hotspots and those currently in isolation. May they know your presence in their isolation, your peace in their turmoil and your patience in their waiting. Prince of Peace, you are powerful and merciful; let this be their prayer –
“May your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need. Help us, God our Saviour, for the glory of your name.” (Psalm 79:8)
God of all Comfort and Counsel, we pray for those who are grieving, reeling from the sudden loss of loved-ones. May they find your fellowship in their suffering, your comfort in their loss, and your hope in their despair. We name before you those known to us who are vulnerable and scared – the frail, the sick and the elderly. [pause] God of all Comfort, you are powerful and merciful; may this be our prayer –
“He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.” (2 Corinthians 1:10)
Jehovah Rapha, God who heals, we pray for all medical professionals dealing daily with the intense pressures of this crisis. Grant them resilience in weariness, discernment in diagnosis, and compassion upon compassion as they care. We thank you for the army of researchers working steadily and quietly towards a cure – give them clarity, serendipity and unexpected breakthroughs today. Would you rise above this present darkness as the Sun of Righteousness with healing in your rays. May this be our prayer –
“Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” (Jeremiah 32:17)
God of all Wisdom, we pray for our leaders: the World Health Organisation, national governments, and local leaders too – heads of schools, hospitals and other institutions. Since you have positioned these people in public service for this hour, we ask you to grant them wisdom beyond their own wisdom to contain this virus, faith beyond their own faith to fight this fear, and strength beyond their own strength to sustain vital institutions through this time of turmoil. God of all Wisdom and Counsel, you are powerful and merciful; may this be our prayer –
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear” (Psalms 46:1-2)
I bless you with the words of Psalm 91:“Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.” (Psalm 91:3-7)
“Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” (Psalm 4:1)
May El Shaddai, the Lord God Almighty who loves you protect you. May Jesus Christ, His Son who died for you save you. And may the Holy Spirit who broods over the chaos and fills you with his presence, intercede for you and in you for others at this time.
“The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (2 Timothy 4:18)
BE STILL
Breathe deeply, thank God for His presence and release into His hands all you’ve prayed this