Neighborhood Assembly of God

 

"Ways to Pray"

Most people agree that prayer is important, however, some people don't pray because, with so much to pray about, they don't know where to start. They are overwhelmed before they begin. 

Prayers often are more effective when they have focus or direction. Jesus himself emphasized this when He taught His disciples to pray. In the Lord's Prayer, He listed specific things to pray about – honoring God, doing His will, daily provision, and deliverance from temptation.

"Ways to Pray" provides a number of prayer guides that will help you pray meaningfully for your church, pastor, church family, ministries in the church, and mission outreaches at home and abroad. Of course, you will think of other things that relate to your particular situation or that reflect a burden in your heart.  "Ways to Pray" simply is available to give additional scope and focus to your prayers. 

May God richly bless you as you minister through prayer!

 

For Neighborhood Assembly of God:

·     Pray a spirit of joy and unity to reign throughout the church family

·     Pray for strong marriages and family relationships

·     Pray for God’s help and anointing upon those who serve in volunteer ministries

·     Pray for enthusiastic participation in worship and praise

·     Pray that attendees will not only hear the Word, but internalize it and apply it to their lives

·     Pray that the congregation will openly welcome and accept visitors

·     Pray that church members will be faithful in supporting the church through tithes and offerings

·     Pray for physical healing for those who are ill

·     Pray that children, youth, and adults will accept Christ as Savior and receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit

·     Pray that the gifts of the Spirit will operate freely

·     Pray that many believers will actively witness to the lost in the community

·     Pray that members of the church will be known throughout the community for their integrity

 

For Your Pastor:

·     Pray for a powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit upon your pastor

·     Pray that your pastor will be refreshed in mind and spirit through the study of God’s Word and prayer

·     Pray for God’s wisdom, guidance, and anointing upon your pastor in preparing messages each week

·     Pray for wisdom as your pastor attends to the administrative duties of the church

·     Pray that your pastor’s relationships with family and friends will be strong and enriching

·     Pray that your pastor will be under girded by Holy Spirit in times of loneliness or discouragement

·     Pray that the pastor’s reputation in the community will be marked by respect and integrity 

 

For Our Men:

·     Pray that men will capture a vision for godly leadership in the home, church, and community

·     Pray that men will be godly husbands, fathers, and supporters of their pastors

·     Pray that men will set an example of integrity in the workplace and in the community

·     Pray that men will be soul winners in their spheres of influence

·     Pray that men in our churches will be full-fledged servants of the Lord Jesus

·     Pray that men will serve as powerful role models of spiritual depth, vitality, and integrity before children and youth

·     Pray that many men will find Christ as Savior and be receive the baptism in the Holy Spiri

 

For Our Women:

·     Pray for God’s anointing upon Women’s Ministries groups in the local church

·     Pray that women will be godly wives, mothers and friends

·     Pray that many women will match their gifts to meeting needs in the church and community

·     Pray that women will be mobilized to reach out to other women in the church and in the community

·     Pray that women will discover and become involved with the many opportunities for ministry in the local church

·     Pray that women will be soul winners in their spheres of influence

·     Pray that many women will be reached for Christ and filled with the baptism in the Holy Spirit

 

For Our Sunday School:

·     Pray for growth of Sunday School at Neighborhood Assembly and all AG churches

·     Pray for a renewed hunger and passion in our churches for the study of God’s Holy Word

·     Pray for the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon Sunday School superintendents, teachers, and other volunteers

·     Pray that church members will respond to the call to volunteer ministry in the Sunday School program

·     Pray that as God’s Word is taught it will come alive to students of all ages

·     Pray that children, youth, and adults will come to Christ as a result of learning God’s Word

·     Pray that students of all ages will seek and receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit

·     Pray that students will apply what they learn to everyday life

 

For Our Children:

·     Pray for a powerful move of God among children in our church

·     Pray that children’s lives will be established upon a firm foundation of Bible teaching

·     Pray for children’s ministries leaders that they will find creative and compelling ways to communicate God’s

·     Pray for protection of children against many harmful influences conveyed through electronic media and other means

·     Pray that many children will receive Jesus Christ as Savior and experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit

·     Pray for a powerful anointing upon our annual Vacation Bible School.

·     Pray that each child will have a heart and vision for missions

 

For Our Teens:

·     Pray for teen leaders that they will find creative and compelling ways to reach and disciple students for Christ

·     Pray that effective discipleship efforts will help teens grow in with Christ

·     Pray that many teens will be filled with the baptism in the Holy Spirit

·     Pray for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit among teens in our churches and communities

·     Pray that Christian students will be bold witnesses on their school campuses

·     Pray for protection of our teens against many harmful influences conveyed through movies, music, games and other entertainment

  Continued on Part 2

Prayer is our link with God, an awesome avenue through which we can express praise and adoration to Him for His goodness, love, and mercy; and an avenue through which we can voice our petitions and concerns. God's Word assures us that we can "come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).

Prayer also moves the hand of God on behalf of needs and circumstances in our church, our families, our community, nation, and world. Take time to pray and intercede for these areas as God leads you. Become part of a prayer group and intercede with others in times of corporate prayer. As you seek God's help, expect reports of great victory to follow as God answers prayer.

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