London Lighthouse PUSH, July 2017 Prayer Points Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us Ezra 8:21, 23
DAY ONE 26 th JULY THANKSGIVING AND OPEN DOORS I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving Psalms 69:30 1. Let us sing a new song unto God, praising His holy name. Let us thank Him for His continued grace on us as individuals and the entire London Lighthouse, even as we come to the end of another month. It has been purely by His grace. Support scriptures: Ezra 3:11; Psalms 18:49; Psalms 50:14 I know thy works: Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it Rev 3:8a 2. Pray that the unmerited favour of God will grant us access to significant opportunities that will bring unprecedented exploits and results that goes beyond our labour or ability. 3. Pray that these doors of opportunity will propel us to prominence and secure preferential treatment for us even when we don t qualify by men s standards. 4. Pray that the favour of God will distinguish and cause us to outshine and become outstanding among our contemporaries, including at our work places and all our pursuits in life. 5. Pray that because of His favour, we become established in the work of our hands, business, career and in all that our hands find to do in this year. 6. Pray that as a church, the favour of God will establish us indeed as a lighthouse and a beacon of hope in our city - London, in the nation of England and in all the continents of the world. Also declare that we break new grounds and take on new territories because of favour. Support scriptures: Daniel 6:3, Psalms 30:7 & 90:17 "Foreigners will build up your walls, and their kings will minister to you; For in my wrath I struck you, and in my favour I have had compassion on you. Your gates will be open continually; they will not be closed day or night, so that men may bring to you the wealth of the nations, with their kings led in procession" (NIV). Isaiah 60: 10-11 7. Declare that no man can shut the great and effectual open doors that favour has opened for us as a church and as people. 8. Decree that regardless of the prevailing economic situation, the favour of God will cause us to prosper in the land and attract the wealth of the nations. 9. Declare that the negative cycle of decrease that follows increase is broken. Insist that hence forth, our gates are open continually and men flow into us daily bringing in wealth that will cause us to continually increase. 10. Pray that this favour will also give access and connect us to men and women of authority and significance who will become our destiny helpers. Support scriptures: Isaiah 60:15-17, Job 11:19, Psalms 45:12
DAY TWO 27 th JULY ELEVATION Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might Deuteronomy 6: 4-5 1. SPIRITUAL ELEVATION Pray for elevation in our spiritual lives and our walk with God. Pray that we will hold nothing back in serving Him. Receive grace to move on to a higher level of walking with God, so that the zeal of the Lord, will indeed consume us, in the name of Jesus. Declare a benediction over the days of lukewarm love of God, walk with God and fellowship with the brethren and insist that we are now elevated in all of these, in the name of Jesus! Support Scriptures: Hosea 6:1-3, Psalms 42:1-2, Matthew 5:6, 6:33 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. Mark 1:35 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in Power! 1Cor 4:20 Pray for the release of intercessory anointing, that God will stir up the spirit of prayer in the congregation and the entire ministry. Lift up your voice and pray that we will follow the perfect example of Jesus Christ, who lived a life of prayer, whilst on earth. Ask that like Him, we will be a praying people, in the name of Jesus. Support Scriptures: James 5:16b; Mark 1:35; 1 John 2:6 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7 2. Stand in the gap for the unsaved, asking for a multiplied harvest of souls into the kingdom as the Lord sends forth more labourers into the harvest. Ask God to increase us daily in quality and quantity. Pray that our light will shine so brightly for men to see such that they will have no choice but come to the knowledge of our God. Pray that all the sons and daughters of this house scattered everywhere, will no longer be held back and that they will be able to yield to the calling of God which is without repentance, on their lives. Support Scriptures: Matt 9:36-38; Matt 24:14 Isa 60:1; Isa 60:2-3; Rom 11:29
Financial Elevation Pray that God will elevate the Church, London Lighthouse and all members financially. Refute the interference of Satan over the finances of the Church and families; ask that we overcome every lack, stagnation, depletion or deficiency in the name of Jesus! Pray that members of the church will abound in the power to make wealth, as the wisdom of God and Him alone, will guide us on how to profit in the market place. Pray that God will give the Church and members the knowledge of witty inventions and profitable ideas, in the name of Jesus! Support Scripture: Deut 8:18; Ps 118:25; Isa 48:17; Prov 8:122Chron 1:12;
DAY THREE 28 th JULY PROVISION AND PROMOTIONS Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you. And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt. Gen 41:39-41 1. Let us pray that the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God and the purposes of God will enlighten us, so that just like Joseph we will be solution providers thus leading to our promotion. 2. In Gen 41:25-36, Joseph was able to identify the abundance in Pharaohs dream, but he was also able to identify the thief of abundance. He further gave the plan that would cause the abundance to overcome the lack. His understanding of provision led to promotion. Let us pray that The Lord will endue us with supernatural wisdom to come up with practical everyday steps to help us structure our abundance to overcome lack 3. Declare that in HOTR London, we are protected, preserved and provided for. Support Scripture: Gen 41:25-36; Ephesians 1: 17-20; James 3:17-18 Therefore do not worry, saying, What shall we eat? or What shall we drink? or What shall we wear? For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:31-33 4. Let us repent of an attitude of worry and set our mind on seeking the establishment of Gods Kingdom in us, our spouses, our children, our church, our work, our community. 5. Let us begin to declare what the word of God says about our provisions; God will supply all our need; God will cause all grace to abound towards us; He that spared not his Son for us will freely give us all things; he surrounds us with favour as a shield; he provides for the birds and the flowers how much more will he not provide our needs. Support Scripture: Rom 14:17; Philippians 4:19; Rom 8:32; Psalms 5:12; Matt 6:30