Prayer and Praise Report, July 2010 - part 2

Day 11: July 15
Prayer for the Crossroads staff: Anita, Sandra, Jessica and Linda

Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; I pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”

PRAYER
Father we pray for strength and encouragement for Anita, Sandra, Jessica and Linda. That they would have the needs and desires in their lives meet and the overflow goes out to the work of the ministry. We declare that they have the mind of Christ and Your insight and wisdom. We pray that everything they put their hands to will prosper. In Jesus name, Amen.

PRAISE
We are so appreciative of the volunteers who give of their time in the office making phone calls, copies, collating workbooks and even dusting and vacuuming like Judy C. and Alice J.


Day 12: July 16
Prayer for the upcoming board meeting

PRAYER
Almighty God, we ask Your Spirit and guidance would be present during the Board meeting. That you would speak to through those you have placed as wise counselors and that nothing be done within the ministry that is not led by You. We believe You are opening doors no man can shut, and shutting doors no man can open to promote Your good work to go forth. May everything their hands touch prosper and everywhere their feet go be won for the Gospel. We give You all the glory praise and honor for the testimonies that will come out of our trusting You. Your favor goes before each and every one of them and the Spirit of the living God is their real guard. In Jesus name, Amen.

PRAISE
We praise the Lord for the amazing group of godly men and women He has called to be on the Board of Directors. Kay and Jerry rely on their expertise and input greatly. Their evident love for this ministry and the elderly is a blessing.


Day 13: July 19
Prayer for our Directors

PRAYER
Father, we thank You for these special men and women of God; that they are lead by Your spirit and have Your wisdom and knowledge. We pray a double anointing on their lives, that Your wisdom and knowledge flows to them and through them supernaturally. Give them special favor as they speak to their churches about Crossroads Ministries and allow them to reap a great harvest of volunteers to minister in the care centers. May they be blessed in their coming in and their going out. In the name of the anointed, risen Jesus. Amen.

PRAISE
We are so thankful for the wonderful work the Directors do as our liaisons to the local churches. They spread the word about Crossroads Ministires and keep their churches updated on training classes and upcoming events. Pray the Lord raise up a Director for every church in the city!


Day 14: July 20
Prayer for our National Growth Administrators

PRAYER
Loving Father, we know You want only good things for Your people. And we praise You for bringing along side Kay and Jerry visionaries with experience in growing a ministry and making it more effective. We ask that each step we take toward growth would be in Your will and following Your leading. We don’t ever want to get ahead of You and the plans You have for Crossroads Ministries, but we also don’t want to lag behind and become ineffective. There is too much to do for Your kingdom! Find us faithful. In the matchless name of Jesus, we ask. Amen.

PRAISE
We continue to hear from care centers asking for people to visit the residents. We also continue to hear from individuals who want to know how they can take the work of Crossroads Ministries to their communities.

Day 15: July 21
Prayer for our champion donors:

PRAYER
Father, we pray in the mighty name of Jesus that everything they put their hand to will prosper. We put our faith together that the blessing they are to this ministry be returned to them pressed down, shaken together and running over. Father, we pray prosperity over them, first and foremost that they prosper in intimate fellowship with You, themselves and others; and that they are prosperous in health, as well as prosperous in the financial realm. In Jesus name, Amen.

PRAISE
We thank the Lord for every financial donation and for those who donate of their time, service and gifts, too. God continues to provide for our every need.


Day 16: July 22
Prayer for the Chaplains

Psalm 37:23 “The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.”
Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
2 Timothy 1:9 “Who hath saved us, and called with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
Psalm 37: 23 “The steps of a good man are ordered of the Lord”
Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.”
2 Timothy 1:9 “Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our words, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.”

PRAYER
Heavenly Father we come boldly to the throne of grace asking that each and every chaplain in Crossroads Ministries see Your hurting people with Your eyes; that they be Your hands because they have Your heart and are called according to Your purpose. Allow them to make a difference for eternity in the lives of all they come in contact with in the care centers. I pray that Your power be used for the breaking of strong holds and setting the captive free. For all power and authority is in the name of your son, Jesus. Amen.

PRAISE
Thank you, Father, for the recent graduating class of chaplains. We look forward with great anticipation to the new crop of students that will be beginning Chaplaincy School in the fall.


Day 17: July 23
Prayer for potential chaplains

2 Timothy 1: 5 “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.”

PRAYER
Father God, we call in from the north, south, east and the west every person you would call into chaplaincy school. Set them apart for such a time as this; that they may be raised up, set apart and sanctified for this calling. Raise up mighty warriors of the King to be strong in the power of His might and to hear the call of our Heavenly Father. Amen.

PRAISE
We are so grateful for the men and women who not only hear the call of God on their lives, but follow His leading to be used for His kingdom.


Day 18: July 26
Prayer for the Champion Volunteers

1 Thessalonians 1:3 “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;”
Hebrew 6:10 “For God not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”
1 Thessalonians 1:3 “Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father.”
Hebrews 6:10 “for God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”

PRAYER
Precious Jesus, we give honor and thanks for those who volunteer to be used of you in this ministry. We ask that all the labor of their love, service, and devotion be rewarded by You. Show them the needs of Your people as they come along side the residents. Thank you for allowing them to work in conjunction with the other ministers; relieving the stress of much work and helping make the burden light—for the mission field is ripe, and the laborers are few. Bless our volunteers in every way we pray, oh Lord, that they be revived by the spirit of the Living God within them as they volunteer. Amen.

PRAISE
We are so blessed to have such a wonderful group of volunteers. They are the face of Crossroads Ministries to our communities’ care centers and residents. They are the hands and feet of Jesus.


Day 19: July 27
Prayer for the Staff of the Care Centers

John 13: 14, 15 “ And since I, the Lord and Teacher, have washed you feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.”

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, we join our faith together on behalf of all the staff of the care centers and command in the authority of Jesus that every strong hold be broken that would try to raise up its ugly head against those that minister to the residence and over the well being of the residence themselves. We call their spiritual eyes to be opened to the needs and that they have willing hearts to do what needs to be done in the natural. Father, we call in salvation for any who are lost, that they come to a saving knowledge of You. By grace and faith in You we speak Your favor into each and every situation. In Jesus name. Amen.

PRAISE
We praise the Lord for the ministry we see taking place in the care center staff. Lives are being changed there, too.


Day 20: July 28
Prayer for the Skilled Care Centers

Philippians 1:19-20: “For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether by life, or by death.”

PRAYER
Lord, we lift up the 20 skilled care centers (formerly known as nursing homes) in Colorado including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canyon City, Del Norte and Longmont, as well as centers in Phoenix, AZ and Hutchinson, KS where we currently have volunteers and chaplains working for Your cause. Provide for their financial needs and allow them to continue to give favor to your children as they go in and minister to the elderly. Amen.

PRAISE
It’s heartwarming to hear the joy in the voice of an activity director that finds out that someone wants to volunteer in their care center. They are so blessed by the sacrificial giving of God’s people.


Day 21: July 29
Prayer for the Residents

Psalm 63:3, 4 “Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live and in your name I will lift up my hands.”

PRAYER
Loving, merciful, almighty God, we stand in the gap for each and every resident of the care centers, both present and future; that they all find help in the time of trouble. We pray they grow to know and trust You more and more. We call their spirits to attention to receive all that Jesus has provided on the cross. We pray Your knowledge and wisdom to the doctors and all those who influence their lives. For any and every one of them that do not know You, we pray that they come to a saving knowledge of You and are set apart. We ask for Your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Amen.

PRAISE
Every day we hear reports of how God is moving in the care centers. Souls are being saved, bodies are being healed, lives are being changes. May God be praised.


Day 22: July 30
Prayer for our Prayer Warriors

Matthew 12:21 “And his name will be the hope of all the world.”

PRAYER
Father, we pray they pray with all boldness, power, and authority; as they see the needs of Your people in the spirit. That all intercession be made through the heart of the Father, and their labors be not in vain, but mighty in the pulling down of strong holds.

PRAISE
We’re thankful for YOU! Because you receive this prayer and praise report, we know that you have a love for this ministry that drives You to Your knees on our behalf. Prayer is our life line.