Day 9 – The Cross of Jesus

by | Aug 10, 2021 | 21 Days of Prayer - August 2021, Uncategorized

9/21 Days of Prayer

The second part of the Tabernacle was the Brazen Altar. The Brazen Altar represented the cross of Jesus.
In the Old Testament, everyone had to regularly bring animal sacrifices as payment for their sins. Today, we don’t have to do that because Jesus paid for our sins once and for all with His blood on the cross.
PSALM 103:2-5 (NIV)

Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Thank God for the gift of His son Jesus. Thank Jesus for His sacrifice and love. Let the power of the cross and what it means for your life really settle in your spirit. In addition to expressing your gratitude, claim the power of transformation and healing that the cross of Jesus has in your life.
The cross provides us with five major benefits:
Salvation: God forgives all my sins
Healing: God heals all my diseases
Redemption: God rescues me and restores me
Transformation: God changes me into His likeness
Blessing: God provides everything I need

PRAYER:

“Thank You God for making a way for me through your Son. Jesus, thank you for the sacrifice you made for me on the cross. You saved me, and you set me free. I praise you for being my Healer. You have power over all illness, disease, and harm in my life. (List specific areas where you need to experience God’s healing power.) Thank you for being my Redeemer. You rescue me and give my life purpose. Thank you for transforming my life with your love and constantly renewing me. I want to be more like you every day. (Take time to give Him access to every area of your life.) Thank you for blessing me. I know you have good plans for me, and all that I have comes from you.”

Stay With Us!

Sign up to have our 21 Day devotional sent straight to your email!
Subscribe

Day 8 – Praise and Thanksgiving

by | Aug 9, 2021 | 21 Days of Prayer - August 2021, Uncategorized

8/21 Days of Prayer

The first part of the tabernacle was the outer courts. The outer court was all about giving God thanksgiving and praise.
In the Old Testament, the Tabernacle was the dwelling place of God. The Tabernacle was where God would meet His people, and it was built with His detailed specifications. As they entered the Tabernacle, they passed through seven different areas to experience God’s presence. Even though we no longer need the physical Tabernacle to meet with God, these same steps can help us connect with Him. This prayer model will take us through each portion of the Tabernacle and use each of their purposes to help guide our prayers. Let’s walk through each one to discover what it means for us, and how we can use it to grow our personal prayer life over the next 7 days.
The Israelites entered the Tabernacle with thanksgiving and praise, and we should start our prayer time the same way.
PSALM 100:4 (NIV)

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name

Spend some time thinking about all that God has blessed you with, and give him thanks for all He’s done. You can write them down in a list, sing your own song of praise, or just spend a few quiet moments reflecting on your life with gratitude and praise toward God.

PRAYER:

“Father God, you are good, and you deserve all my praise. Thank you for the many ways you have blessed me. Thank you for watching over me. (Tell Him specific things in your life that you’re grateful for. Thank Him for something new that you’ve never thanked Him for.) I want to experience your presence and Your love in a fresh way today Jesus. I thank you that your mercies are new every day. I thank you for who you are and all you have done for me.”

Stay With Us!

Sign up to have our 21 Day devotional sent straight to your email!
Subscribe

Day 7 – Express Faith in God’s Ability

by | Aug 8, 2021 | 21 Days of Prayer - August 2021, Uncategorized

7/21 Days of Prayer

“FOR YOURS IS THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER AND THE GLORY FOREVER.”
God is more than able to move in every situation. Ending our prayer time claiming His authority and power focuses our minds on the truth and hope of who He is and what He can do.
JEREMIAH 32:17 (NIV)

Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You.

Remind yourself of God’s limitless power, then return to praising Him and declaring your faith in Him:
“Yours is the Kingdom” – all authority belongs to You “Yours is the Power” – all mightiness flows from You “Yours is the Glory” – Your victory will be complete

PRAYER:

“Father God, nothing is too hard for You! Through Your great power, all things are possible. All authority is Yours, all might is Yours, and I know that Your victory will be complete. You are amazing, and I worship You. I praise You for Your power and presence in my life. You are my God, and You are worthy of all praise.”

Stay With Us!

Sign up to have our 21 Day devotional sent straight to your email!
Subscribe

Day 6 – Engage in Spiritual Warfare

by | Aug 7, 2021 | 21 Days of Prayer - August 2021, Uncategorized

6/21 Days of Prayer

“AND DO NOT LEAD US INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE.”
Spiritual warfare can seem difficult to understand, but the Bible makes it very clear that we have an enemy who is trying to steal, kill, and destroy. As we pray, we take our stand against the enemy and fight from a place of victory through Jesus as we’re empowered by His Holy Spirit. There is power in God’s Word, and every lie the enemy has told us can be replaced with God’s truth.
EPHESIANS 6:12 (NIV)

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

When you recognize that the enemy wants to destroy you, you can shed light on his lies and claim God’s truth over your life. Ask God to show you any lies you’re believing or areas of warfare happening in your life. Ask Him to expose the enemy, and to help you understand and receive his truth. Simply speaking, the Name of Jesus has great power in the spiritual realm. The Bible tells us in James 4:7 that if we resist the devil, he will flee from us. Through prayer we can resist him and walk forward in freedom.

PRAYER:

“God, I recognize that my struggles today aren’t against the people or circumstances around me, but against the enemy. Please help me to see how the enemy is lying to me. Help me to recognize his lies, take them captive, and make all of my thoughts obedient to the truth of your Word (list out any specific areas God shows you where you have believed a lie that needs to be replaced with His truth). While the enemy wants to destroy me, I know that You came to give me life to the fullest. I speak the name of Jesus over my life and declare that no weapon formed against me will prosper. I don’t have to fear the enemy because the One who is in me is greater than the one who is in the world.”

Stay With Us!

Sign up to have our 21 Day devotional sent straight to your email!
Subscribe

Day 5 – Forgive and be Forgiven

by | Aug 6, 2021 | 21 Days of Prayer - August 2021, Uncategorized

5/21 Days of Prayer

“FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS”
God has offered us complete forgiveness. His forgiveness is available to receive at any time. When we turn away from our sins and receive His forgiveness our hearts are more prepared to forgive others as well.
1 JOHN 1:9 (NIV)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness

Ask God to check your heart and show you areas where you might need to ask for forgiveness from Him. After you receive forgiveness, it’s your turn to forgive those who have offended you. We can even choose to forgive people in advance. Ask God to forgive you and to help you forgive others.

PRAYER:

“God, thank You so much for offering me the gift of forgiveness. Show me any areas in my life that I need to bring before You in order to receive forgiveness and healing. I confess that I have been struggling with sin (talk to God about any areas of sin in your life), and I know that You want me to be clean again. Please forgive me for my sin. Thank You for showing me unfailing grace. As You have so freely forgiven me, I also want to freely forgive others. Help me let go of the things that have offended me, and help me to acknowledge when I have offended others. I release to You those who have hurt me, and I trust You to handle those situations according to Your perfect will.”

Stay With Us!

Sign up to have our 21 Day devotional sent straight to your email!
Subscribe

Day 4 – Pray His Agenda First

by | Aug 5, 2021 | 21 Days of Prayer - August 2021, Uncategorized

4/21 Days of Prayer

“YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN”
Part of being a child of God is caring about what He cares about and loving who He loves. We know His will is perfect, and we acknowledge His wisdom and sovereignty when we pray His agenda first.
LUKE 12:31 (TLB)

He will always give you all you need from day to day if you will make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.

Spend time focusing on what God is focused on. His priorities include:
• Saving the lost
• Wisdom and guidance for those in authority— parental, spiritual, governmental, work-related
• Caring for the poor and marginalized
• Unity and love
• Justice
• Freedom for those in bondage
• Accomplishing His purpose in our lives

PRAYER:

“God, I recognize there is no better plan on earth than Yours. I pray for Your will to be done in my life, (name the areas of your life where you need more of God’s presence today) and in our world. This world is lost and needs you desperately. I pray for every person to know you as their personal Lord and Savior. I pray for the leaders in my life (pray specifically over parents, spiritual leaders, governmental leaders, employers, and any other leaders in your life), that You would show them Your will, and give them supernatural wisdom and discernment as they lead. God, I pray that Your heart for justice and unity would be seen in our world, that those who are in bondage will be set free, that the needs of the poor and marginalized will be met. Show me what my role is in seeing the realities of heaven come to earth. Make your priorities my priorities. Help me love who you love and see value in all people. I give my life to you again today. Have your way in me. Please give me wisdom and clarity as You show me my next steps.”

Stay With Us!

Sign up to have our 21 Day devotional sent straight to your email!
Subscribe