PRAYING FOR REVIVAL

 

PRAISE AND THANKS…

• That revival is the work of God 
• For our own salvation 
• That the Holy Spirit is continually at work in the world 

 

Praying for those seeking God... 

 

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.” John 7:37-38

For this is what the high and lofty One says - he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.” Isaiah 57:15 

 

• That many would come to know the saving power of God 
• That those who are thirsty would seek the things of God 
• That our Alpha courses will always be full and people will continue to ‘drop in’ to church 
• That prodigals would return 

 

Praying for personal renewal... 

 

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Psalm 51:10-13 

 

• Pray for a spirit of humility and brokenness before God 
• Pray for a pure heart and steadfast spirit 
• Ask for a hunger for God’s word and a readiness to obey 
• Pray for opportunities to share Christ’s love with others 

 

Revival of the Church...

Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Psalm 85:6 

 

• Pray that we as a people will be humble before God 
• Pray that our faith will be renewed 
• Pray for healing in bodies, minds and hearts and that long term difficulties would be overcome 
• Ask for a tender and burning love for the lost 
• Pray that people will be added to the Kingdom daily! 

 

God at work in our Nation... 

 

For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit of your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. Isaiah 44:3 

 

• Pray for a powerful work of the Holy Spirit in our dry and thirsty land 
• Pray for many in our community to be drawn to our Easter services
• Pray that we would be a nation set apart for Christ
• Pray for a great harvest