"Prayer is the match that lights the
fuse to release the explosive power of the
Holy Spirit in the affairs of men."
1.
Prayer and thanksgiving and praise - Psalm 100:4
- Understand
the mighty power of praise and worship. Begin
with praise, worship, or a song as you start
your Lighthouse of Prayer meeting or before
you go prayerwalking.
- Thank
God for what He is going to do in your neighborhood.
- Praise
God for your partnership with Him. You are His
ambassador in your neighborhood and the link
between your neighbors and heaven. Know that
you are seated in the heavenly places with Christ
(Ephesians 2:6)
2.
Prayer and spiritual warfare - Ephesians 6:10-18
- Realize
that Satan will oppose you. Refuse to give him
a foothold, and know your authority in Christ
(Matthew 28:18-20). It is good to read Scripture
to encourage your faith as you start your meeting.
- Pray
for the marriages, families, and relationships
of those in your Lighthouse of Prayer. Most
Bible passages that deal with spiritual warfare
are set in the context of broken relationships.
-
Resist Satan persistently. Bring every thought
captive to Christ (II Corinthians 10:3-5).
3.
Prayer and forgiveness - Matthew 6:12-15
- Know
that the greatest way that the enemy will oppose
you is by tempting you not to forgive.
- Blessing
those who hurt you voids the jurisdiction the
devil uses to have authority over you. Walk
in peace and bless your enemies.
- Confess
and repent of all known sin, and choose to forgive.
You want the
channels to be open and unhindered between you
and God (Psalm 24:3-5).
4.
Prayer and unity - John 17:21
- Pray
for unity in the body of Christ. The eyes of
unbelievers are opened as we walk in unity and
love. A city cannot be reached for Christ and
walk in revival unless the body of Christ comes
together in unity.
- Welcome
those of different denominations into your Lighthouse
of Prayer. Delight in God's diversity and creativity.
Lay down your differences.
- Pray
for the different cultures and types of people
in your neighborhood.
5.
Prayer and faith - Hebrews 11:6
- Ask
God for greater faith for you and your Christian
neighbors to believe Him to change the climate
of your neighborhood. Pray with a big vision,
and ask Him to open your eyes to see as He sees.
- Pray
for miracles in your neighborhood (John 14:12-14).
- Pray
God's bless over your neighborhood claiming
the promises of Scripture.
6.
Prayer and the lost - Matthew 9:35-38
- Begin
by finding two or more Christians in your neighborhood
who will pray together for your neighborhood
(Mt. 18:20). God will use your faithfulness
as a small prayer group to establish a model
so others whose hearts God is preparing can
gradually be brought in.
- Develop
a prayer list of your neighborhoods. Start by
praying by name for those around you by using
the BLESS method. Journal answers to prayer
and insights that God gives you. Add names and
information.
- Pray
for compassion for the lost and opportunities
to bless your neighbors. As you begin to bless
your neighbors, you begin to love them.
7.
Prayer and action - James 2:22-25
- Pray
for opportunities to fellowship with your neighbors.
God will show you how to reach out through warm-hearted
acts of kindness.
- Pray
for the felt needs of your neighbors in public
and their salvation in private. As people experience
God's love and power through answered prayer
for their felt needs, they desire to know Him.
- Pray
for boldness to share the Gospel in God's timing.
Ask God to open ways for you to share your faith
with those around you in loving, non-threatening
ways.
8. Pray for your Lighthouse of Prayer using
the acrostic "NEIGHBOR".
N
- Nurture the heavenly vision,
E
- Evaluate your neighborhood,
I - Intercede for your neighborhood,
G - Gather others to pray,
H - Have compassion for your neighbors,
B - Build relationships,
O - Open your heart and your home,
R - Rejoice with God.
Lighthouse
Prayer E-Course Links and Resources
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more information on the Lighthouse Movement, see
www.lighthousemovement.com
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