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Purpose in Prayer by E. M Bounds Fleming H. Revel, 1920, 160 pp., ISBN 0-8010-0738-0 ===>Click headline to see more book notes . . . E. M. Bounds (1835-1913) practiced law before he entered the ministry. His books on prayer have become spiritual classics. “God shapes the world by prayer.” (9) “Prayers outlive the lives of those who uttered them; outlive a generation, outlive an age, outlive a world.” (9) “The prayers of God’s saints are the capital stock in heaven by which Christ carries on His great work upon earth.” (10) “Ask of me is the one condition God puts in the very advance and triumph of His cause.” (11) “Ask of Me, and I will give Thee the nations for Thine inheritance....” (Ps 2) “The secret of success in Christ’s Kingdom is the ability to pray.” “The most important lesson we can learn is how to pray.” (12) “The prayer of faith is the only power in the universe to which the Great Jehovah yields. Prayer is the sovereign remedy. – Robert Hall.” (13) “You can ...

SEE YOU AT THE POLE RESOURCES AVAILABLE See You at the Pole is September 27. As you plan your summer events, you may need publicity materials: -- Promotional DVD -- Printed materials To order, call the SYATP Resource Office in Texas at (817) HIS-PLAN between 9am-5pm, Central Time. ALSO - video footage of your 2005 SYATP is desperately needed! Please send to: See You at the Pole, 300 Boone Rd., Suite A-1, Burleson, TX 76028 ===>Click headline to access Website . . . ~ ~ ~> Join the Church Prayer Leader's Network @ http://www.PrayerLeader.com

The passion in the prayer movement is among the young generations. Here are four resources that may help you understand how they connect in prayer . . . 40-Day Revolution : A Strategy to Impact Your World for Christ by Richard Mull For teens—it's more than just a devotional; it's a strategy for change! Thousands of teens across the country have accepted the 40-Day Revolution challenge, and they have witnessed incredible results. Can you imagine starting a prayer meeting with just two people that turns into a daily prayer time with over a hundred people—in just one week? Or your principal breaking down in tears and asking you for prayer? Youth Ministry on Your Knees Mentoring and Mobilizing Young People to Pray by Mike Higgs Nationally-recognized youth ministry consultant Mike Higgs shares a wealth of practical and proven youth prayer ideas drawn from almost 3 0 years of experience. He encourages youth ministry workers with his analysis of the “rapidly gr...

Praying for our Missionaries from A to Z By Jami Becher Missionaries often say the most powerful way to assist them is to pray. As believers pray, the Holy Spirit comforts and encourages, while providing vision and direction for the journey ahead. Even though most of us realize the importance of praying for our missionaries, we sometimes fall into the habit of repeating the same requests each time we pray. We hope these thoughts will point you to the scriptures and give you spiritual insight in lifting up our missionaries and their families throughout the year. ===>Click headline to access On Mission magazine . . . ===>Idea ~ Assign each letter of the alphabet to a different prayer group participant, then give the instruction that whenever someone prays, they must launch their prayer from their assigned scripture. ANOINTING Pray that god will set our missionaries apart through the anointing of the Holy Spirit, empowering them to minister to those held captive by sin. John pr...

Pastor Phil will teach a workshop on how to incorproate prayer into a Sunday/Weekend worship service at the 2006 PrayerQuake ===>Click headline for more details . . . Two books that might assist you @ Baker Books The Complete Worship Service: Creating a Taste of Heaven on Earth Kevin J. Navarro People want a taste of heaven. Here's how your church can satisfy this longing. In The Complete Worship Service , experienced worship leader and pastor Kevin Navarro shows you how to create a complete worship service by implementing a four-part pattern of worship: longing for, preparing for, experiencing, and talking about a taste of heaven. Recognizing worship as a form of hospitality, Navarro shares practical considerations and ideas to help you make all the elements work together, from greeting guests to using music to teaching the Word. The Complete Worship Service can help you build a church that experiences God's presence and welcomes others to the celebration. The ...

I serve on the steering committee of the Global Day of Prayer (Pentecost Sunday) and was asked to do a devotion. This is what came to me. DavidBMjr@aol.com Father in Heaven, pour out your grace on all of us – as you did a century ago, a generation ago. Do it again, now! Take our breath away! Overwhelm us with your love for us! Transform our hearts, till they beat as one with yours. Draw us so close to you, that we forget about being right, or holding onto what is ours, or not forgiving what we must forgive. In that breathtaking intimacy with you, show us each wicked way that takes us away from you – the ones we know displease you, (and the ones we won’t even discuss with you). Grace us to turn from them now, forever, Blood-washed and forgiven. Lead us to forgive those we think do not deserve it, and to let go the memory of what they did, that we might experience the forgiveness from you that we do not deserve. And forgive us, the hurts we have done to others – those t...

Articles on Prayer by Topic... Citywide Prayer Articles that will assist you in the call to transform your city. Congregational Prayer Articles that will assist you in growing a prayer ministry in your local church. Devotions Articles to encourage your faith walk. Family Prayer Articles to encourage your family in prayer. Intercession Articles relating to various components of prayer. Intimacy with God Articles to encourage you in growing closer to God. Leadership Articles that encourage you as a pastor/prayer leader. Marketplace Prayer Articles to encourage your activation of prayer in your job. Personal Prayer & Growth Articles to encourage the development of a lifestyle of prayer. Prayer and Social Action Articles that encourage you to turn your prayers into action. Prayer Strategies & Models Articles that give you ideas towards various prayer models and action steps. Unity & Reconciliation Articles to encourage unity and healing. Worship Articles that focus on worship a...

Dynamic Prayer Meeting Leader Guide Printable version of Dynamic Prayer Meeting Leader Guide Written by John Franklin You may now download the 3-page overview and the 26 one-page handouts in one 29-page document... New Dynamic Prayer Meeting Guide - Overview and Handouts (FREE 29-page PDF 540 kb) If you already have the other pages and only need the final three weeks ... New Dynamic Prayer Meeting Guide - Weeks 24-26 (PDF) ===>Click headline to access guides . . . The Importance of Praying Together After speaking to hundreds of pastors and thousands of prayer leaders, it became evident that one of the greatest challenges you face is guiding people in praying together. The importance of conquering that challenge cannot be over overestimated. * When Jesus taught on prayer, 33 out of 37 times He did so in the plural (For example, “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My ...

We shared (the) biblical evangelism training at the 100th Georgia Gideon State Convention on March 10th in Macon, Georgia. Shortly after, the Gideons hit the streets of Macon with New Testaments to do some personal witnessing. Later that day, one man shared the following story with me: I took 10 New Testaments with me and had given eight of them away, but no one wanted to talk at length about Christ. Then I remembered the Colossians prayer that you shared in your training. I opened one of the remaining New Testaments to Colossians 4:2-6 and prayed that passage back to God. Immediately, a lady slipped and fell right in front of me. I helped her back on her feet and we began to talk. Within 15 minutes, tears were streaming down her face as she prayed to receive Jesus Christ as Savior. Then I had one remaining New Testament and I opened it to the Colossians prayer and prayed it again. I looked up and there was a man standing in front of me just staring at me. We began to talk a...

Prayer Leaders ... Use the following sections as a format for prayer. Instruct pray-ers to launch their prayers from one of the scripture selections as you focus one section at a time ... Phil To live the victorious Christian life it is vital that you have a clear understanding of your identity in Jesus Christ. ___________________________________________________ Who Are You? You Are Loved You are.........a child of God and a joint heir with Jesus Christ. Romans 8:16-17 You are.........a temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 6:18-20 You can........come before God at any time in prayer. Eph. 2:18 You can........be confident that God hears your prayers. 1 John 5:14-15 You can........be greatly blessed by being persistent in prayer. Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 You can........approach God with boldness and confidence. Eph. 3:12 You can........pray for more faith for it brings more blessings. Mark 9:24, Luke 17:5-6 You can........praise God for He works wonders when He is praised. Exodu...

Here’s an approach to serving others that doesn’t cost a thing, yet it’s powerfully impacting to those that it touches. It takes some finesse and great sensitivity to do this one. I have been doing it for the past couple of years with great success. When I go into retail stores, when no one is around, and it seems appropriate (I usually wait until I get an “inspired inkling” to do this)—this is after I have engaged the person in conversation for a bit—30 seconds is all it takes… I ask them if I may pray for them for “just 10 seconds.” Obviously, if you are going to do this you need to have great sensitivity to the other person and to their situation—they could possibly get in trouble for this sort of thing if they were caught “praying on the job!” I never approach a person cold turkey and blurt out, “May I pray for you for 10 seconds…” That would never work. I start out by showing genuine interest in them. I tend to shop in the same places over and over again in the community, so I see...

Prayer Leaders, Consider the following as a format for an evening of prayer (for you congregation or small group)or as a 7 day prayer guide. Phil Grow Up!! 1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24 2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7 3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3 4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we ha...

Twenty two years ago, God stirred one mom's heart to call together other mothers to pray for their children and school. It is a testimony to this unique calling, praying four steps of prayer in one accord for one hour each week, that Moms In Touch has remained the same ever since. Our newly worded mission statement sums up the heart of the ministry in thirteen words. We will continue to look to our mission statement to guide us as we seek to have every school in the world prayed for. Knowing our focus will help each of us as we share this purpose with others. Thank you for helping us call moms to pray! If you already have our Leaders Guide , this change affects page v. You may download the replacement page from our website ===>Click headline . . . If you do not have the Leaders Guide, this is an incredibly helpful resource, which you can order online at www.MomsInTouch.org. I encourage you to have one for your personal use, as well as to help you in leading your gro...

On Pentecost, more than 200 million Christians from almost every country will unite in prayer for Christ's glory and the transformation of the nations. A live broadcast and thousands of public venue gatherings are being planned in large stadiums, churches, small auditoriums or homes. Many in your community will be taking part. Join or organize a Pentecost gathering on June 4. Find out how you can be part of a scheduled gathering in your community or help to plan one, at http://www.gdopusa.com. Find even more about what's taking place in other countries at http://www.globaldayofprayer.com. If you are planning to pray with us during this worldwide event but haven't ordered your prayer guides or posters yet, then I have good news for you. First , due to our limited supply of prayer guides, we can guarantee that there will be sufficient prayer guides if you place your order by May 17. Secondly , for a limited time we're offering a 50% discount on posters. These 11” x 17...

Help Us Encourage Other Prayer Leaders What's Working in Your Church? Exciting News New Section on Website Check out Empowered, a new section on www.prayerleader.com that is designed to equip and encourage you in your role as prayer leader. This section includes past issues of "Empowered"--both those that appeared in Pray! and five issues of the past prayer leaders journal. Each includes practical and inspirational help to make prayer more foundational in your church. Details Let Us Fire Up Your People Hold a prayer conference in your church and use a CPLN speaker. It is not too early to plan for Fall 2006 or all of 2007. President Jon Graf, Phil Miglioratti, CPLN reps Dennis and Betty Jo Conner, Ginny Kisling, John and Kerry Shuey, and Jim Graddy are all available to put on a weekend conference at your church. Details Bring a CPLN Regional to Your Area We are continually looking for host chur...

"Prayer is critical to vision development. Here's why: We see what we are looking for; we often miss what we don't expect to see ... [Prayer] keeps us on the lookout for His intervention." (23, quoting Andy Stanley) From: BECOMING A WORLD CHANGING CHURCH by David Mays ACMC, 2006, 32 pp., ISBN 1-930924-31-3 ===>Click headline to access the on-line store . . . See more book notes at: www.davidmays.org ~ ~ ~> Join the Church Prayer Leader's Network @ http://www.PrayerLeader.com

===>NPPNote: As we conclude yet another National Day of Prayer with, as many believe, a still unrepentant Chruch and a lack of authentic spiritual awakening throughout our nation, these Insights from Francis Frangipane provide wisdom and encouragement ~ Phi A true revival does not just happen. There are conditions that must reside in the human heart before the Lord visits His people. *We Must Want Deliverance, Not Just Relief Too often, ministries today seek to deliver people who are unwilling to repent of sins, who have not cried in their heart to God for help. The effect is that those prayed for may receive limited relief, but they soon fall back into sin and oppression. The key to successful deliverance is to discern if an individual is ready and willing to be released before we minister deliverance. Are they repentant? Have they put away their idols? Is their heart truly turning toward God? God's pattern for us as individuals is also His pattern for the church and the city. ...

From: Dave Butts, Chairman of the National Prayer Committee Kim and I had a marvelous time at the Cove in Asheville, NC for 2 back-to-back Heart Cry for Revival Conferences. HPM co-sponsored both conferences and I was privileged to teach at the second session. These biennial conferences are designed to help church leaders better understand issues relating to revival and to bring them to a place of prayer that can help usher in the next great move of God. Speakers like Henry Blackaby and Jim Cymbala were powerfully led by the Lord as they preached the Word to us. Here are some of our favorite quotes from the conference: �You can�t be clever and have Jesus wonderful at the same time.� Jim Cymbala �You can have the correct theology of the Holy Spirit, but not be filled with the Holy Spirit.� Jim Cymbala �Revival tarries because of a neglect of Jesus� teaching to God�s people.� Henry Blackaby �I can�t imagine anything more urgent than turning a House of God into a House of Prayer.� Richard...

ATLANTA (BP)--This 2006 National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 4, may be one of the most important and significant in our history as a nation. We are facing real threats to our national security and the moral fiber of America. Spiritual decay is causing a great social unrest, including the breakdown of the family. In short, we are facing a national crisis that has the potential to bring about some very dire consequences. “America, Honor God” -- this is the theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer. In a moment of national crisis in the nation of Israel, God’s covenant people, God announced, “[T]hose who honor Me, I will honor” (1 Samuel 2:30). This promise is clear and short and simple. Yet, it is most profound. When God chooses to honor a person or a people or a nation, it is awesome what happens next! On the other hand, we should tremble with great fear if we do not honor God. For God also declares in 1 Samuel 2:30 that “those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed.” Our nation...

Once again this May, millions of Americans will lift their voices in a chorus of prayer for our nation. The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 4, and the theme is America, Honor God, taken from I Samuel 2:30. The Presidential Prayer Team has prepared a special National Day of Prayer eCard for you to enjoy as well as pass along to your family and friends. Simply ===> click the headline ot hear Presendient Bush speak on prayer. Then visit our website to see how you can participate with millions of other Americans who will cry out to God in prayer for America on Thursday, May 4th. Praying together, The Presidential Prayer ~ ~ ~> Join the Church Prayer Leader's Network @ http://www.PrayerLeader.com

To: National Pastors Prayer Network Phil, Do you have any recommended resources for the Natlonal Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4th? I'm to lead the prayer component at the one in our community. I'm looking for suggestions of scripture, topics of prayer, people/titles of people to pray for, devotionals etc. Thanks. Bruce ===>NPPNote: I asked my friend Joe Walsh to reply... Greetings Bruce, At National Day of Prayer we wish a very wonderful day on Thursday, May 4. The following links I'm sure will be a help to you. The National Day of Prayer homepage is currently down for maintenance and updating. It does have, however, all information on each of the topics you wrote below. When it is back online tomorrow please look again ===>Click headline to access National Day of Prayer home page . . . I have researched the following links below the signiture block and I believe they will meet the need you have requested. God bless you in your studies. Since...