PREVAILING PRAYER FOR END-TIME ENCOURAGEMENT
Preparing God's People for Works of Service so That the Body of Christ May Be Built up and Become Mature
Volume 8 Number 8 August, 2010
It's Not Always Easy Knowing God's Will
The first scripture I received from the Lord when praying about this prayer letter was -
There are many plans in a man’s heart,
Nevertheless the LORD’s counsel—that will stand. Proverbs 19:21
He then asked me if my heart was to do His will and glorify Him? Holy Spirit reminded me of a scripture about the heart of Jesus.
And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” Luke 22:41-42
Scott and I have been seeking God's will about moving. The Lord had already spoken for months about us downsizing and in some cases we have. In this case we found that knowing God's will wasn't that easy. The Lord spoke to us about not being divided or double minded.
If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Mark 3:24-25
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:6-8
There are so many decisions we make that we can know God's will just by reading His Word. There are other times when we have to seek Him and trust we are hearing His voice. Examples of this are like when we want to know what college to go to, what spouse to marry, what job to take and where to move. It gets more complicated because when we want the answer is not always God's timing.
As Scott and I prayed and discussed moving this autumn we finally were able to simplify how to make the decision. Too often Scott's tendency to reason and mine to feel it was right or wrong got in the way. If we are asking God His will on something that is not clearly found in the Word; here are 9 questions we can ask ourselves as we also ask for clear direction.
1) Will God be glorified?
2) Have I prayed about this decision in faith; expecting an answer?
3) Does what I want to do line up with the Word?
4) Will I be a positive witness?
5) Am I acting responsibly?
6) Has God opened a door or am I fantasizing (believing something that isn't real)?
7) Do spiritually sensitive people in my life agree with what I am deciding or planning?
8) Is this a Spirit-led and sanctified desire?
9) Do I have the peace of God concerning the decision?
There are more things we learned. Though circumstances look like it is God remember satan is a counterfeiter. We must resist pushing doors open in our own strength. If there are more than one person involved; one person may see things differently than the other. We must resist the tendency to force our own way.
We know that especially in these end times it is vital to be in God's will. Something I have read and keep in mind that I first learned in one of Neil Anderson's books (though this is my paraphrase) is beware of how you build. You may reach the top of the ladder and find it is leaning against the wrong building.
All the finalities about us moving haven't come together yet but we believe and are standing in faith that the move will happen by October 1st. I pray if any of you are seeking God about His will about a decision you need to make that what Scott and I have learned will help you.
The steps of a good man are ordered by the
LORD,
And He delights in his way. Psalm 37:23
With love, blessings and prayers - Linda-Sue
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THIS MONTH'S PRAYER NEEDS
AUGUST, 2010
* Betty Jo * Bob * Brandon * Carol * Charley * Charlotte * Chris * Christopher * Claire * Clara * David * Dee * Deidre * Dick * Dylan * Ernie * Gabriel * Gloria * Heather * J * James * Janet * Jason * Jay * Jerry * Jimmie * Johnnie * Joe * Judy * Julie * Ken * Kerry * Kim * Lou Anne's Mom * Louie's sisters * Louis * Lynn * Mary * Maryanne * Mel * Michele * Milton * Nancy's sister * Neil * Oliver * Pam * Phil * Randy * Samantha * Sandra * Scarlet * Steve * Tony * Travis * Vicky
HEALTH & HEALING
* Audrey * Bev * Bill * Carl * Carolyn * Charles * Cheryl * Clair * Cory * Dave * Denice * Dick * Dorothy * Doug * George * Greg * Helen * Henry * Jay * Jericho * Jessica * Jolly * Kailee * Katheryn * Kathy * Ken * Linda-Sue * Lindy * Liz * Lolly * Melody * Melanie * Mildred * Nancy * Paul * Randy * Ralna * Robert * Scott * Sheila * Shelia * Shirley * Simon * Tom * Will
FINANCIAL – EMPLOYMENT
* Alison * Amanda * Audrey * Bonnie * Carlos * Celeste * Cheryl * CJ * Daniel * David * Denton * Diane * Doug * Greg * Holly * Hubert * Jackie * Jay * Jorge * Julie * Katheryn * Kathy * Katie * Katie P. * Kerry * Lauren * Linda * Linda D. * Lindy * Liz * Lon * Marianne * Max * Melody * Mildred * Missy * Pam * Rick * Sarah * Scott * Terry * Tristan
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
* Cheryl * Jackie * Jeff * Jennifer * Katie * Lil * Linda-Sue * Mason * Robin * Steven
DELIVERANCE & EMOTIONAL HEALING
* Amy * Amanda * Angela * Audrey * Austin * Barbara * Becky * Belinda * Beth * Betty * Beverly * Bill * Billy * Bobby * Bonnie * Brandy * Bubba * Catherine * Charlie *
Cheryl * Cheryl * Chris * Daniel * Darrel * Debby * Dee * Deidre * Denice * Denton * Diane * Deidre * Dick * Donna * Donnie * Doug * Ellen * Emily * Eric * Gary * George * Helen * Hilda * Holly * J * Jackie * Janice * Jay * Jaime * Jean * Jennifer * Jeremy * Jolene * Joe * Jonathan * Joshua * Judy * Kelsey * Kim * Larry * Lauren * Leah * Lecresia * Liam * Linda * Linda D. * Linda-Sue * Lindy * Liz * Mary * Max * Maxine * Michael * Mike * Monique * Nancy * Nancy O. * Pam * Paul * Rebecca * Regina * Reid * Rick * Rob * Robert * Robin * Ryan * Ruth * Sam * Sara * Sean * Sharon * Shirley * Sissy * Stan * Stephanie * Sylvia * Tamara * Tammy * Taylor * Tina * Tom * Tomas * Vickie * Vicky * Willie * WinnieWISDOM – GUIDANCE – DISCERNMENT
* Amanda * Audrey * Bonnie * Carl * Cheryl * Christy * CJ * David * Dennis * Denice * Doug * Dorothy * Erin * Errol * Gene * Henry * Jackie * Jay * Julie * Kathy * Kathy Q * Katie * Linda * Lindy * Lisa * Lon * Luke * Marci * Max * Marta * Mildred * Missy * Rick * Ruth * Scott * Shirley * Steven * Susan
OTHER NEEDS (AS THE SPIRIT LEADS)
* Alex * Alexis * Alison * Amanda * Andrew * Art * Audrey * Austin * Brandon * Brandy * Catherine * Charles * Charlotte * Chass * Christopher * Dave * Deidre * Denice * Dot * Elisa * Elizabeth * Evelyn * Fonda * Gayle * Glen * George * Gwen * Heather * Helen * Henry * Irene * Isaiah * Jackie * Jared * Jay * Jennifer * Jesse * Jody * Jonathan * Judy * Kathy * Kathy Q * Kailee * Katie * Karolyn * Kathy * Katie * Kerry * Kristy * Lana * Laura * Laurie * Lela * Lil * Linda * Linda Lou * Linda-Sue * Liz * Lolly * Louie * Mark * Marta * Martha * Mary * Melody * Michael * Missy * Nancy * Pam * Paul * Phyllis * Polly * Ralna * Rebecca * Reid * Roberta * Ruth * Ryan * Sarah * Scott * Shelia * Shirley * Simon * Stephanie * Steven * Suzanna * Taylor * Victoria * Wanda* Winnie
SIGNS OF THE TIMES
Intercede for
* those affected by tornadoes this summer. Also others have been adversely affected by the hotter than normal heat and more flooding.
* those still dealing with the aftereffects of the flooding in Nashville and the oil explosion that is causing such damage to those who live and work in the states bordering the Gulf of Mexico and also the wildlife and marine life that live in and around this body of water.
* those still in need after the earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and Baja California.
* our leaders in government and the administration here in the US. Give them wisdom and pray for godliness and truth to be seen and experienced remembering that God is in control. May He be exalted! Look up! Know He rules and reigns no matter what we see, hear, think or feel.
* the health care bill that is best and yet cost efficient for the American people to be the one that will actually become a reality. May everything hidden in the bill be revealed; the truth to be made known.
* the financial systems in the US who have gone through a major downturn. Continue to pray for this country's economy which is also affecting the world economy
Pray about all we see in the news but don't follow after the media's influence. Seek God for truth and wisdom. Continue to pray for those affected by all that is trying to distracting us and steal our peace. Seek God and remember we belong to His Kingdom and Jesus is our King!
Pray for -
* Israel and the peace of Jerusalem.
* the strife, conflicts, treats of war from Iran and North Korea
* the wars that continue in Afghanistan and Iraq and in other areas
* the thousands who have been displaced and those who have lost loved ones or are wounded in all the world's wars and conflicts.
Pray about
* the Senate and House - Republicans, Democrats and Independents will work together for the good of this nation and represent those who elected them.
* continued violence in the Middle East
* all the kidnappings, pirating, rapes and murders
* the human trafficking around the world and even in the United States that enslaves hundreds of thousands of mostly women and children (800,000 captured for enslavement latest statistic)
* for those who lost loved ones in war, the suicide bombings and any weather related disasters
Pray concerning the war against terrorism and all domestic and foreign issues.
* Pray for wisdom and help to protect children and even adults being abused, kidnapped, killed and in danger in US and around the world.
* Also pray for the unborn especially those facing abortions. Ask that those responsible for the lives of these babies will choose life!!! Also pray for the babies in danger in their mothers' wombs or fighting for their lives in incubators. They need us to stand for them
Pray for these leaders -
* President - Barack Obama * Vice President - Joe Biden * House and Senate Leaders including * Secretary of State - Hillary Clinton * Attorney General - Eric Holder * Secretary of Agriculture - Tom Vilsack * Secretary- designate of Commerce - Gary Locke * Secretary of Defense-Robert Gates * Deputy Secretary of Defense - William Lynn * Secretary of Education -Arne Duncan * Secretary of Energy - Steven Chu * Secretary of Health and Human Services - not nominated yet * Secretary of Homeland Security - Janet Napolitano * Secretary of Housing and Urban Development -Shaun Donovan * Secretary of the Interior - Ken Salazar *Secretary of Labor - Hilda Solis * Secretary of Transportation - Ray LaHood * Secretary of Treasury - Timothy Geithner * Secretary of Veterans Affairs - General Eric K. Shinseki
* White House Chief of Staff - Rahm Emanuel * National Security Advisor - Gen. James Jones * National Intelligence Director - Dennis Blair * Federal Emergency Management Agency Director - Craig Fugate * Chairman of Federal Reserve Board - Ben Bernanke * CIA Director - Leon Panetta * Director, Faith Based/Community Initiatives - Josh Dubois * Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Peter Orszag * Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Lisa Jackson * FBI Director - Robert Mueller III * Acting Director of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms - Kenneth Melson * Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman - Mike Mullen * Office of National Drug Control Policy Director - Gil Kerlikowske * Secret Service Director - W. Ralph Basham * Surgeon General - Steven K. Galson * United States Trade Representative - Ron Kirk
* Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House * Harry Reid, Senate Majority Leader * Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader * Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader * John Boehner, House Minority Leader * Dick Durbin & Jon Kyl, Senate Whips * James Clyburn & Roy Blunt, House Whips
Pray for US Senators and Members of the House or Representatives
Pray for Supreme Court Justices
* Chief Justice John Roberts * Samuel Alito * Stephen Breyer * Ruth Bader Ginsburg * Elena Kagan * Anthony Kennedy * Antonin Scalia * Clarence Thomas * Sonia Sotomayor
Pray for all the Branches of the Armed Forces especially for the members who are fighting overseas or in harm's way
*Air Force * Army * Coast Guard * Marine Corps * Navy
CHURCHES & MINISTRIES
* Acts Ministries (FL) * Aglow International * Bayonne First Assembly of God (NJ) * Bayside Church of Roseville (CA) * Beach Assembly of God * Bellview Freewill Baptist Church (GA) * Calvary Chapel of Capistrano Beach (CA) * Captive Free Ministries (TN) * Christ Church (LA) * Faith Assembly (VA) * Faith Family Church (IL) * Family Christian Center (ME) * Faith Life Church (MO) * Faith Tabernacle (CO) * First Baptist Church of DeBary (FL) * First Freewill Baptist Church (MI) * First Red Bank Baptist Church (TN) * First United Methodist Church (TN) * Freedom Fellowship (TN) * Fly Like a Mighty Eagle (FLAME) (TN) * Forerunner Generation Ministries (MO & OK) * Full Gospel Missionaries (IN) * Good Shepherd Episcopal (VA) * Haven of Praise (VA) * Heartland (TX) * Horizon Church (NC) * Hosanna - A Place of Worship (TN) * Iglesia Cristiana Carismatica (NJ) * Immanuel Church (DE) * Jacksonville Church of God (NC) * Jubilee Mountain Church (WV) * Kenneth Copeland Ministries (TX) * Kingdom Power International * Light House of Mercy (IN) * Living by Faith Ministries (TN) * Living Word Fellowship (VA) * Middle Creek Church of God (TN) * New Covenant Christian Community (PA) * New Covenant Church (TX) * New Covenant Church of God in Christ (MD) * New Day Free Methodist Fellowship of Donegal (PA) * New Direction Apostolic Ministries (KY) * New Harvest Worship Center (VA) * New Hope Fellowship Church (CO) * Open Bible Holiness Evangelistic Church (IL) * Outreach of Love (TX) * Prayer and Warfare Deliverance Group (VA) * Real Life Assembly of God (SC) * Sozo New Covenant Fellowship (GA) * Spirit & Truth Ministries (TN) *
St. Paul Lutheran Church of Belverde (TX) * St. Thomas Aquinas (LA) * The River at Tampa Bay (FL) * The Tabernacle - Church on Fire (KY) * Times Square Church (NYC) * United Vision Pentecostal Church (NC) * Vineyard Christian Fellowship (PA) * Voice of Judah Ministries (VA) * Wilton Chapel and Christchurch (UK) * Word of Life Victory Center (FL)SPIRIT &TRUTH MINISTRIES GROUPS, SPIRIT & TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTER & THEIR MEMBERS
* Christ Centered Church * Christian Music Lovers * Christian Remnant * End Time Encouragement * Living by Faith Fellowship * Reflecting Christ * Scripture Prayers * Worship in Spirit and Truth