August 9
Warfare prayer:
2 Corinthians 10:3-5: “3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4. (For the weapons of our warfare not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”
Revelation 12:11: “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”
Jeremiah 29:11: “And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:”
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, We come boldly to Your throne of grace and declare and decree the power and authority You have given to us through the name of Your son, the anointed raised Jesus. Open our eyes and ears in the spiritual realm on behalf of Crossroad Ministry and all of those involved in it. Give us Your insight and battle plan to war against the spiritual forces that are or may try to stop the purpose and call of this ministry and its people. Remind us daily that the weapons of our warfare are not physical, but mighty for the pulling down of strongholds (2 Cor. 10:3-5). We choose to lay down every proud and lofty thought of our own and submit to your spirit alone. We align with God and use the Word of God to defeat our enemies. We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. (Rev. 12:11) Likewise, lift my presence be known in the camp of my enemies. Let my arrival and presence in the spiritual world that we enter by prayer cause all my enemies to tremble and flee in fear of the mighty name of Jesus. Instead of being overcome, we shall overcome. Victorious, not looking at circumstance, but at God. We will fulfill the destiny You have ordained since before the beginning of time. (Jer. 29:11) “…For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you hope and a future…” We are led by the Spirit of the living God that resides within us. Amen.
PRAISE:
It’s so amazing to think that we can stop at anytime, anywhere and for any reason and pray. We are so thankful for you, our prayer partners, and the power your effectual prayer brings.
August 10
Prayer for healing:
1 Peter 2:24: “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed”
PRAYER:
Father, in Jesus mighty name, we claim Your word concerning healing and health; that we will be strong in our spirits, souls and bodies, equipped to do the work of the ministry. We believe we are healed by the power of Your Word (1 Peter 2:24). The promised word is yes and amen; therefore we declare with great boldness and confidence that we are set free from all infirmity and refuse to tolerate the curse of sickness and all its varying symptoms. We declare wholeness, nothing missing and nothing broken. In the name of Jesus, body be whole!
PRAISE:
The residents continue to be opened and receptive to prayer. Praise God for their ever growing faith.
August 11
Prayer of thanksgiving:
Mathew 18:18: “Verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we give you great praise and thanksgiving for sending Your Son and engrafting us into the family of God with all the benefits and provisions of your children, joint heirs with Jesus. Thank you that we can stand in the power and authority, in the name of your precious son, Jesus Christ, and do even greater works than Jesus because He chose to die so that His Spirit could remain in us as our power, authority, advocate, comforter, guide, and ever present help in time of trouble.
Thank you, Jesus, that we can come in Your name and cut off all demonic assignments that have been made against us. Satan, according to Mathew 18:18, you and all your demons are bound from not only Crossroads Ministry, but also our bodies, our minds, our position, our families, homes, and finances--individually and corporately. Father, thank you for rebuking Satan and assigning angels to bring to no effect all confusion, division, anger, wrath, criticism, condemnation, pride, envy, gossip, slander, murder, evil speaking, complaining, lying, false teaching, negative words, hindering, retaliation, deceiving, religious, occult, or spirits of witchcraft.
Thank you for giving us wisdom, knowledge, insight, understanding, and discernment that we may do the works of righteousness through your Son. Amen.
PRAISE:
We continue to thank God for bringing new volunteers and chaplain trainees to the ministry.
August 12
Prayer of intercession:
2 Chronicles 7:11-16 - “11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. 12. And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. 13. If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; 14. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15. Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer in this place. 16. For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there for ever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.”
PRAYER:
Father, We stand in the gap for Crossroads Ministry. We ask that Your mighty hand be upon this ministry, its leaders, and laborers, and their sphere of influence. As we are prompted to pray, enable us to have your power united with your mercy and grace, as the spirit of the living god leads. Amen.
Principals for effective intercession:
* Praise God. His power is released through praise.
* Confess any sin you have that’s known to you; forgiving so as your prayers are not hindered. Power is released through purity.
* Acknowledge the power of the Spirit of God within you
* Deal aggressively with the enemy using the power of the Word of God.
* Die to your own imaginations; which are the desires for what you feel you should pray, opposed to what God reveals as the core issue and need for prayer.
* Praise God and thank Him in advance for the answers and a great time of prayer.
* Wait before God in silent expectancy; listening for His direction.
* Take action, in faith, according to what God has shown you. It is promised, “Ask and you shall receive”!
* Your Bible is the confirmation of His word.
When nothing else comes to mind, thank and praise God for what He has shown you, knowing that from Him and through Him are all things… To God be the glory!
August 13
Pray for favor:
Proverbs 3:4-8, 13, 17, 19, 21: “4. So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 13. Happy the man findeth wisdom, and the man getteth understanding. 17. Her ways ways of pleasantness, and all her paths peace. 19.The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. 21. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:. 23. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble.”
PRAYER:
Father, we pray for the leaders of Crossroads Ministries, Kay and Jerry Owen; that they have your wisdom, understanding and knowledge. That your favor would go before them and that you would be their rear guard. We pray that you give them everything they have need of in their personal lives, as well as what they need to bring the fulfillment of the vision you have given them for this ministry. In Jesus name, Amen.
PRAISE:
Although Jerry continues to struggle with his health, we know that God has kept His hand on him. We praise God for Jerry’s determination to keep going and working for the Kingdom.
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