Abandoned Devotion:
Bringing Life to Dry Bones
1. Repentance: Taking out Hearts of Stone for Hearts of Flesh
Luke 12:15 – “And He (Jesus) said to them, ‘Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.’”
• Materialism is the prevalent type of idolatry in our age. Confess any form of covetousness and the measuring of your worth by the abundance of things you have (Job 31:24-28). Ask God to replace the materialism with a heart of generosity like the widow who gave all that she had into the offering.
Wholeheartedness: No Bone Left Without Sinews and Breath
Being Clothed with the Word of God
Read Colossians 3:16
Paul admonishes us to let the word of Christ dwell in us richly. We must be careful what we allow our hearts and minds to dwell and meditate upon. We must not only know what the Word of God says but let it breathe life into us that we may in turn breathe life into others.
• Pray for God to guard your eyes and ears that you would not dwell on any unholy thing, but keep yourself pure and focused on God alone.
• Ask God to sink the Word of God deep into your heart and soul, that you would be clothed with it when you arise in the morning and when you go to sleep, the first word out of your mouth is you speaking Scripture back to God.
Revival: A Massive Number of Dry Bones Brought to Life
University of Ghana
location: Legon, Ghana
Isaiah 42:1-2,4 – “Behold, My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will not fail nor be discouraged, till He has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands shall wait for His law.”
• Praise God that He upholds His children. Pray for students surrendered to the Lord to know that He delights in them.
• Through revival, pray for the students to know that the great commission can only be accomplished by God’s Spirit resting upon us and flowing through us.
• Pray for these students to know that the Lord God Almighty will not fail in seeing His plans realized, nor will He be discouraged by setbacks, finances, or the enemy. God will prevail!
Global Proclamation:
When Dry Bones Live, Then What?
1. Unity Brings Life & an Army
Philippians 1:21 – “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
• Pray:
“Lord Jesus, see in me my tendencies to wander and drift. Search out my anxieties and unbelief. I want to wholeheartedly say that living for me is Christ and not my flesh. Unite my desires to match Yours. I want my purposes and plans to be Yours for my life. I want to be in unity with You. I want to know without a doubt that I am completely Yours and have no fear of death because death on earth means life with You face to face. Make me see the reality of living everyday face to face with You, not as an afterthought. Lord, I confess to You my fears of going to hostile places in the world where Christians are persecuted. Teach me, Jesus, not to fear but rest in Your truth – living is all about doing Christ’s will and dying is all about being face to face with our Savior. Help us Father to choose to give up our lives that others might know this truth of Christ as our only focus, vision, light, and hope. Let our generation unite around this single-minded focus of serving only One, loving only One, and bearing the image of One, our Redeemer Jesus Christ in whose name we pray, Amen.”
Barriers to Seeing the Army Mobilized
Guilt
• Whether it is about minor indiscretions or major ongoing addictions, we cannot allow the enemy’s schemes to focus on the sin to keep us in guilt. Pray for eyes to be opened and hearts to understand God’s everlasting love and unending desire for relationship.
• Ask God to remind message bearers that once we have confessed our sin and asked God for forgiveness that He has forgiven us and we must also forgive ourselves. God does not want us living in guilt, but rather walking in freedom. Pray for the guilt not to keep these message bearers from running the race.
Receiving the Breath of God to Enter into Our Inheritance
Titus 1:11 – “Whose mouths must be stopped who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.”
In order to receive the breath of God, we must distinguish between God talking and the multitude of other voices around us. Ask God to silence the wrong doctrines, dishonest voices, and our fleshly attitudes that are paralyzing the army of God. Ask God to open our ears to hear only His voice.
Mobilizing the Army: Prayer for 21 Nations to be Mobilized
Colossians 3:14-15 – “But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.”
• Pray that these faithful saints would be marked by the love of Christ as they go to the nations. Pray that they would be overcome by such love for Christ that they would be ready to go to those who have not heard of Christ’s love.
• Ask God to guard these students with peace, though suffering and trials come. Pray that through everything they would have thankful hearts.
Possessing Our Inheritance: Prayer for 21 Unreached Cities
- Population: 3,255,000
- Major Religion: Buddhist and Confucianism
- Language: Korean
• Pray for the few believers in this city to be bold despite persecution; currently worldwide, North Korea is the country with the most severe persecution of Christians. Pray for seekers to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ while still counting the cost.
• Pray for favor to be granted and doors opened so message bearers can get into the country and for those already there to be able to stay. Ask God to create deep hunger in North Koreans for hope and real relationship.
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