Welcome to the Westwood Church of God Prayer Warriors Weekly Schedule!
We have found that seeking the Lord in prayer really works! Therefore we have designed a weekly prayer plan to address specific needs for the individual and for the congregation as a whole. We invite you to join with us as we dedicate just 15 minutes a day in focused prayer.
The idea comes from the book of Acts, where we find that the early church's success was due in great measure to being "in one place" and "in one accord." While we only have a few times a week to be "in one place" together, we can most certainly be "in one accord" through prayer. No matter where we might be, we ask that all church members (and anyone else for that matter!) get away from everything during the designated 15 minute time period for each day, and spend that time praying for that day's topic.
Below you will find the weekly prayer plan, along with a description of what to be praying for during the specified time. We ask you to join with us as we pray for God's work through us, that we might serve each other, our community, and Him to the best of our ability. And as we pray each day for these prayer subjects, allow the Lord to speak to you as well. Prayer is just as much (if not more) about listening as it is asking, so let the Lord guide you. It is good for us to pray, but to know that others, our brothers and sisters, are praying for the exact same thing at the exact same time, no matter where they might be, we are able feel God's strength in a powerful way.
We'll be praying with you!
WEEKLY PRAYER PLAN:
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Monday:
Relationships
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From 7:00 to 7:15 PM, the focus should be on improving personal relationships. Pray for someone with whom you’re having difficulties; pick someone with whom you are not very close and pray for them; pray for a friend, that your friendship would not only help the both of you, but would be an inspiration source to others.
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Tuesday:
Outreach
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From 5:45 to 6:00 PM, focus your prayers on the outreach of the congregation. This would include praying for people to be reached through our efforts, as well as praying for the Lord to show you ways we as a church or you as an individual can reach out to family, friends, strangers, or the community in general.
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Wednesday:
Fasting
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During the day All Day Wednesday, make the decision to fast for the Lord. This fasting would not necessarily include the absence of something to drink, but at least choosing to forego eating. During those times you would normally eat, spend in prayer or thoughtful consideration of God’s will. If you get hungry, pray harder! This helps with personal dedication as well as submitting yourself totally to the Lord.
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Thursday:
Finances
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Every congregation goes through financial dry spells from time to time. From 7:15 to 7:30 PM, pray for the financial condition of the church. Do not pray, “Lord, give us what we need or want,” but rather pray the Lord would bless you with the means to give more to His work. No matter what, pray for continued or renewed faithfulness to give sacrificially. Ask what the Lord would have you give, as well as the courage to have enough faith to go through with giving it.
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Friday:
Witnessing
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From 6:00 to 6:15 PM, our prayers should center on our ability to witness for the Lord. This would include praying for individual opportunities to witness on a personal level, as a combined congregation, and as one part of God’s kingdom. Also included in these prayers should be asking the Lord how best to present Him and His message to those we meet. Don’t be afraid to be specific! Ask for courage, for methods to accomplish the witnessing, and for God’s glory!
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Saturday:
Spiritual Growth
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All of us should want to get closer to the Lord. As a congregation, the best way for that to happen is for each individual member to devote himself/herself to getting as close to the Lord as possible, then joining together in fellowship of Spirit. From 7:45 to 8:00 PM, pray for your spiritual growth, as well as the spiritual condition of the church, that all of us would do whatever is best for us to know God and understand Him and His Word on a personal level, then be able to communicate that with each other and to those outside our congregation.
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Sunday:
Guidance
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During the following times, pray for the guidance of Christ in all areas of our church life, including unity, fellowship, prayer, study, faithfulness, service, giving, and anything else you are led to pray for:
8:00-8:15 AM; 1:30-1:45 PM; 4:15-4:30 PM; 9:45-10:00 PM
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LAST UPDATED: Monay, May 5, 2008, 11:30 PM
