Month: April 2024

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59. 3rd Wk – Prayer@The-Gates – ECONOMY Gate

28April24 – (P@G) – ECONOMY Gate – GUIDELINES & POINTS

“Understanding how we partner with God to make a difference is the biblical foundation of business.” B. Epperhart

“The better God is known, the more He is trusted”- M. Henry. “Eternal life is to know God”(1Jh5:20)

“When you give everything to the Lord, the returns are incredible” J. Hayford(LSFL)

Strategic Prayer Points – Economy Gate

PRAYER POINTS SUMMARY:

1) THANKSGIVING, Praise & Adoration of our God, Creator, Father & Redeemer.
2) PERSONAL repentance
3) COMMUNION
4) PRAYERS FOR GOD’S PROTECTION, Provision, Power, Presence & Pre-eminence
5) IDENTIFICATIONAL repentance – Economy/Business/Work of our hands
6) Declarations & Prayers over GATE of Economy/Business of the abundance God’s promises – For SA
7) Declarations & Prayers for PERSONAL Work/Vocation/Finance
8) APPENDIX A: Prayers over all the sectors & the 5 Biblical principles
9) Thanksgiving & Praise 4 what God is doing in this nation!
10) Shofar Blast in Worship of Him
11) The Lord’s Prayer
12) Thank you for Praying with us

ECONOMY GATE – Christ is the OWNER of all Wealth, all Provision & SOVEREIGN in REIGN!

A. INTRODUCTION

WEEK 3 – 3 witnesses in Heaven & on earth that testifies WHO Christ is!

Christ came with His credentials well founded in who He is and therefore has given unquestionable evidence that He is Who He said He is!

He came forth from God & that He is the sole CREATOR, SOURCE & SUSTAINER of ALL of creation:

1Jn 5:6-8

Christ’s credentials, office, authority & mission by the witnesses in heaven & on earth:

(6) This is He who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth.
(7) For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one. (8) And there are three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood; and these three agree as one.
2) Important points pertaining to “economy/wealth/God’s promises/…:

If we think of the “BUSINESS or ECONOMY GATE” many facets of that sphere come to mind;

Economy & business relates to trade, investment, money, wealth & riches, profit & loss, financial goals & planning, stakeholders & directors, employers & employees, clients & suppliers, financial institutions & debt, governmental and statutory laws, regulations, the trading floors & markets, and the graces & challenges surrounding all of the above.

But in all of this… business, economy & wealth is summed up in the Bible with one word –
“Stewardship”
We have been commissioned, ordained, equipped & anointed by God to be good stewards of that which He has entrusted to us.

“Stewardship is the use of God-given resources for the accomplishment of God-given goals.” Ron Blue
“Business leaders are increasingly the stewards of civilization.” Max L. Stackhouse

• Humanity was called to steward; – work, manage & protect the earth. (Gen2:15)
It all belongs to God, even the cattle on 1000 hills, the earth and all its wealth… it is all God’s. (Ps.24:1)

• To serve or do unto others – is another golden rule when it comes to financial stewardship and how we handle our financial obligations, the stewardship of possessions entrusted to us, resources (incl. finances) management & development, stewarding employees, co-workers, clients, and business acquaintances & paying our taxes, debtors, and service providers.

• Finance for God’s Purposes: – of great importance is our application of principles on stewarding, which is “finances for God directed purposes”.

Our FINANCES rise and fall on the principled application of 1st fruits, tithing, giving, sowing, alms & offerings, as well as our stance on praying for / blessing Israel.

• Therefore, how we steward finances, – resources & talents entrusted to us have a direct impact on our economy & the wealth deposited in the heavenly bank accounts of individuals & nations.

An important thing to remember is that we’re “making sense of making money, for making a difference.” Billy Epperhart

• God gives the strength to attain wealth: Before crossing into the Promised Land, Moses warned Israel not to take credit for their prosperity.”

“Then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’ And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” (Deut8:17-18)

“The Christian’s perspective is eternal; the attitude is one of holding possessions lightly and the lifestyle is free from worry & anxiety.” Ron Blue: Master your Money.

Therefore, these principles all begin from the entry point of the way we handle our money & resources in the faith context. These principles are clearly laid out in the Scriptures:

  • The first fruit blessing (Deu 26:1-2, Pro 3:9-10), harvest/salary ownership & stewardship, tithes (Heb7:7-10), giving, sowing and offerings.
  • We mostly choose to interpret these biblical financial guidelines according to our own experience, preferences, personal belief system, culture, training and/or convictions.
  • It is each one’s responsibility to find out the truth and pursue to know God’s ways in this.
    Best is always to refer to what was meant by it, as God depicted it in the 2000 verses on finance in the Scriptures & how it was practiced by the Jews in Biblical times as well as in these current times.
The consequences of good or bad stewardship is seen and witnessed by all

Ecc 11:6
In the morning sow your seed, And in the evening do not withhold your hand; For you do not know which will prosper, Either this or that, Or whether both alike will be good.

Luk 16:8-13
(8) So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt shrewdly. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in their generation than the sons of light….
(10) He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.
(13) You cannot serve God and mammon.”

  • Paul wrote here that believers should go and learn from the shrewdness of those in the “world’, how to work wisely with our money & wealth portfolios….
  • Reaping what you have sown is a divine law instituted by God that works on the righteous & unrighteous as with the law of gravity and His rain that will fall on both…

Unfortunately, most people, nations, corporate & individual entrepreneurs do not embrace these foundational Biblical principles due to various reasons. Regardless of those…. The result is evidential in all the decay in society all around us.

“The whole world suffers for its disregard of God’s laws on stewardship of the earth.”

Isa 24:4-5, 21
(4) The earth mourns and fades away; The world languishes and fades away; The haughty people of the earth languish.(5) The earth is also defiled under its inhabitants Because they have transgressed the laws, Changed the ordinance, Broken the everlasting covenant. (21) It shall come to pass in that day That the LORD will punish on high the host of exalted ones, And on the earth the kings of the earth.

B. PREPARATION GUIDELINES.
Please refer to preparation doc of Week 1– (PREP)

C. STRATEGIC PRAYER POINTS :
Economy Gate – “Give us this day our daily bread”

1) Thanksgiving, Praise & Adoration: Jesus Christ our Provider, Creator & Giver of everything good !

2) Personal repentance: Any known sins, also especially re. finances

Forgive others. Repent of fear of lack & reject greed, covetousness, worldliness…

Mat 5:23-25
(23) Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, (24) leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. (25) Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.

3) Take Communion – In remembrance of what our Lord & Savior had done for us – forgiveness of sins

4) Prayers for God’s Protection, Provision, Power, Presence & His Pre-eminence

Job1;10 &Hab 3:17-19
(17) Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— (18) Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. (19) The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills.

5) Identificational repentance – Economy/Business/Work of our hands

Because of disobedience, unbelief, and worldly idolatrous ways… Most people don’t live in God’s blessing of rest, therefore suffer the consequences of fear, anxiety, stress. Heb3:7-19,4:1-14

We repent therefore for:
a) Not honoring God’s Sabbath rest … habitually 1 day of rest, honors God’s command in principle…

To live in God’s Sabbath rest/It sustains our physical bodies with strength to work … as well as nature to bear fruit/harvest continually. Christ finished His work on earth, seated at the right hand of God, awaiting HIs 2nd coming.

Heb 10:12 this Man, after He had offered 1 sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God,

Gen2:2-3 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Lev16:31 It is a sabbath of solemn rest for you, …is a statute forever.

Deu5:14 You shall do no work…. (All) may rest as well as you. (Ex35:2, Lev23:36, Jer17, Luk13:14)

Lev25:4 the 7th year…a sabbath to the LORD. You shall neither sow your field nor prune your vineyard.

b) Not providing for the poor, elderly, orphans as God described – to be givers of something to these…

Deu24:19 “When you reap your harvest in your field, and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Jas 2:17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Eph4:28 Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.

1Ti6:16-18…ready to give…to share.

c) Not doing or work “as unto God”, but falter in our commitment, zeal, effort, selfless-ness, SERVANT HOOD.

To have servant hearts, serving the purposes of God be established through our lives, daily living…

2Th3:10

(10) For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. (12) Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. (Isa43, Php2:12-14)

D) Not being an example of Christ to the world in our conduct at our vocations, business,…

1Th4:11-12

(11) that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your
own hands, as we commanded you,
(12) that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

E) Father, forgive us our unbelief; still doubting in you willingness to sustain us.

Allowing the spirit of mammon that breeds fear, anxiety, stress…, therefore discord & strife
After all you’ve done for us we know that Your goodness, faithfulness, mercies are new every morning. You are Yehovah Yireh.. God Who sees everything, knows what we need… always give sufficient by Your grace.

Mat6:32-34

(32) For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. (33) But seek first
the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (34) Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.


Isa 55:1-3

(2) Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
(3) Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you—The sure mercies of David.

F) Forgive us for harbouring all forms of greed, covetousness, jealousy…

Fear of lack, being status and/or image prone, insecure in what we are / have… trying to keep up with our peers…

Luk12:15 And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.”

G) For not seeking the kingdom first.

Allowing the needs, wants & desires of this life to take our focus of from the eternal, Kingdom purposes of God.

Mat6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all these things shall be added to you.

Rom14:16-19

(17) for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (18) For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. (19) Therefore, let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.

6) Prayers over Economy/Business Gate of the abundance God’s promises… For this LAND where He has planted us – … for the NATION of S.A.

Jer 32:40-42

(40) And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from Me. (41) Yes, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will assuredly plant them in this land, with all My heart and with all My soul.’

a) Father, put again the “fear & awe of God” in the hearts of our leaders & people to return back to Your ways in handling the things, wealth & resources entrusted to us to mange for the goodwill of all in the nation.
b) Father, we come to bring every part of the economy, financial & business sector of this nation before You to ask FORGIVENESS for the lack of righteous stewardship, lack or responsibility, corruption, greed & lack of love… in how we as a nation handle our financial affairs…

Rom 8:18-21

(18) For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. (19) For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. (20) For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; (21) because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

c) Father, the church today take responsibility for our part played in letting go of our responsibility to pray, serve & sustain this nasion in love like we should have… We pray to obtain Your inheritance…

Eph 1:7-11

(7) In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the
riches of His grace (8) which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence, …
(11) In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the counsel of His will.

d) We pray for obedience to the laws of this nation to bring order, justice, safety, basic living rights…

Rom 13:5-7

(5) Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.
(6) For because of this you also pay taxes, (7) Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

e) Forgive us our rebellion, self-will, stubbornness, self-righteous hearts & actions to our own detriment

Jer 6:10

To whom shall I speak and give warning, That they may hear? Indeed their ear is uncircumcised, And they cannot give heed. Behold, the word of the LORD is a reproach to them; They have no delight in it.

Jer 6:16-17

(16) Thus says the LORD: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ (17) Also, I set watchmen over you, saying, ‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’ But they said, ‘We will not listen.’

7) Prayers for our personal Work/Vocation/Finance Gate

Five biblical users for money:

1. Seed for the Sower (Tithe).

2. Bread for Eating (Consumption).

3. Multiplication of Seed for sowing (Sowing and Reaping).

4. Increasing your Fruits of Righteousness (Using money to free people from bondage).

5. Generosity (Giving).

Earl Pitts/Craig Hill: Wealth, Riches & Money

We Pray & ask for:

a) We ask forgiveness for robbing You; not tithing in storehouses to sustain the work of the Lord

Mal 3:7-14 (8) “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! …’ In tithes and offerings. (9) You are cursed with a curse, For you have robbed Me, Even this whole nation. (10) Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.
(11) “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,” (12) all nations will call you blessed, For you will be a delightful land,” Says the LORD of hosts.

b) Blessings for the work of our hands: (Read Deut 28:1- 14 – Blessing for obedience)

Deu 28:12

The LORD will open to you His good treasure, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season, and to bless all the work of your hand. You shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow.

Deu 8:1-3

(1) “Every commandment which I command you today you must be careful to observe, that you may live and multiply, and go in and possess the land of which the LORD swore to your fathers.
(2) to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
(3) So He humbled you, …that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.

c) We pray for wisdom, humility & faithfulness in handling our money, wealth, riches & resources:

Pro 13:10-11

(10) By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.
(11) Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.

Mat 25:21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

d) To be faithful in our business, work, sowing, servanthood & stewardship of the resources God entrusted to us

Luk19:17 And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.’ (Matt25:14-15, 20-21, 27-29. Luk 19:13, 16-17, Luk 16:10)

d) Thank you Father, for “doing us GOOD”:

– as we have come under the everlasting covenant by being “grafted into the commonwealth of Israel” by faith in Jesus Christ, Your Son. (Eph2:12-14, Rom11:17).

• God wants us to be blessed, cheerful in the abundance of His goodness & grace:

Ecc 9:7-10

(7) Go, eat your bread with joy…(8) Let your garments always be white (white: joy, cheerful; clean, walk with God for you are worthy in Christ-Rev3:4), And let your head lack no oil, (Ps23:5). (9) Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which He has given you under the sun, all your days of vanity; for that is your portion in life, and in the labor which you perform under the sun.(10) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might;…

Joh 10:10 …I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

e) God’s circle of blessing: Favor & Blessing to the next generations

– Ps25:12-132 Cor9:8-9 p158

• We pray for righteous parents/leaders to leave an inheritance to our children & the next generations.

Psa 25:12-14

(12) Who is the man that fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses.
(13) He himself shall dwell in prosperity, And his descendants shall inherit the earth.
(14) The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant.

• Work for those who need jobs, to be able to live & have their being
Heb 6:7 For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God;

• A heart to bless, giving, sowing, integrity in doing good work to be released over this nation.

2Co 9:6-9

(6) He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
(7) So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, …for God loves a cheerful giver.
(8) And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
(9) As it is written: “HE HAS DISPERSED ABROAD, HE HAS GIVEN TO THE POOR; HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER.”

8) Prayers over all the SECTORS & the 5 Biblical principles

8.1 The Economic Sector classifications to pray for:

Primary business sectors in society (raw materials): exploiting natural resources: agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing, forestry, mining, deposits, energy

Secondary sectors in business (manufacturing) : textile production, quarrying, car/aerospace & all transport and all other manufacturing, handicraft & construction. Manufacturing is an important activity in promoting economic growth and development.

Tertiary sectors in business (service industries involving people): trade, transport, distribution, sale of goods produced, communication, banking, education, health, tourism, services, insurance etc

Quaternary sector in the economic sector involves providing specialized knowledge to others: Service delivery that includes higher education & expertise, eg. Technology professionals, stockbrokers & product developers.

Quinary sector in economy ( to serve the public good): universities, healthcare government officials, top executives of large corporations, research scientists, police, fire department, military, non-profit organizations/charities, nursing homes, childcare & housekeeping. (studymarter.co.uk – economic sectors)

8.2 The following five biblical principles forms a biblical foundation for business.

They are from the first five books of the Old Testament (known as the Pentateuch), and they give us insight into the financial mindset of the Jewish people:

1. Participation in the Creative Process—Working together with God to do what He wants to do in the earth, the way Adam tended to the garden of Eden (Gen. 2:15).

2. Protection of Private Property—Giving people the opportunity to own property, resources, or assets (Gen 13:15, Ex. 6:8, Deut. 1:8, Is. 61:4).

3. The Accumulation of Wealth (a Virtue)—Honoring and finding virtue in partnering with God to accumulate wealth, not mistaking poverty as noble (Deut. 8:18, Ps. 90:17).

4. Caring for the Needy;—Helping those in need, including both charitable giving and empowering the poor to come out of poverty on their own (Deut. 15:11, Matt. 26:11).

5. Limited Government—Allowing everyone to have the opportunity to prosper through limited government involvement and protection of private property.

I also like to connect the Hebrew concept known as “tikkun olam”, which means “repairing or perfecting the world,” with the Lord’s Prayer, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6:10).

In the end, it all comes down to building wealth with God so you can be an even greater blessing to others, not so you can use it for selfish purposes.
Money Mastery, Author: Billy Epperhart. Billy Epperhart, CEO, Andrew Wormack ministries.

An important thing to remember is that we’re “making sense of making money, for making a difference.”

9) Thanksgiving & Praise

10) The Lord’s Prayer

11) Shofar Blast to declare His Pre-eminence & Sovereign Reign!

We profess His Goodness & Glory, and Faithfulness over all ! One day every knee will bow & every tongue will confess that Christ is The Lord!

12) THANK YOU for Praying with us.

2Th 2:16-17
(16) Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace,
(17) comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.

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58. 2nd WK – PRAYER POINTS – BELIEF GATE – P@G

2nd WK – PRAYER POINTS – BELIEF GATE – PRAYER@THE-GATES

21April24

NB info : Please refer to Prayer@The-Gates GUIDELINES for Scriptures & detailed understanding as well as the preparations for communion and prayer before Sunday’s prayer time.

Introduction : The Great Commission is clear – we are sent to go out “2-by-2” to spread the Good news Gospel of Salvation for all to receive Him – through faith-works & praying everywhere in society around us.

We pray today for the CHURCH – BELIEF GATE, and its influence in society.

PRAYER POINTS : Week 2 – BELIEF / CHURCH Gate

1. Thanksgiving, Praise & Adoration of our God, Creator, Father & Jesus our Redeemer.

• God, we thank you for Who you are. You are Alpha & Omega, Creator, all-mighty God, ever present.
• You are the Word incarnated, the Door, the Way and the only Truth, the Light, Saviour of the world.

2. Welcome Father, our loving Father, Christ Jesus the Holy Lamb of God & Holy Spirit.

• We welcome You, draw closer to You as You come near to guide as in the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
• We bow down in reverence, awe, honour. Holy Spirit lead us as we lift Jesus higher for all men to be drawn to Him. One day every knee will bow & tongues confess Your greatness & Truth. (Ps145-150)

3. Personal Repentance: Lead group in personal repentance & humbling.

(NB. We now prepare our hearts. We do this by humbling ourselves, take responsibility for our own sins & identify with the ‘wrongs” in society & in the church. Repentance is the 1st KEY ACTION from our hearts to get rid of all evil! )

• Forgive us our sins. We repent of any know sin & anything unrighteous and unpleasing to You.
• We humble ourselves before You in total dependence upon You. You alone are good & worthy.
“For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned, And done this evil in Your sight—That You may be found just when You speak, And blameless when You judge.” (Psa 51:3-4)

4. Communion in remembrance of the death of Jesus – His perfect sacrifice to pay for our sins.

• Thank you for giving Your life, redeeming us by forgiveness of sins by shedding Your blood for us.
• Your death & resurrection has sealed the new covenant with the Father in Your righteousness.
• “Eternal life (is) that they may know You, only true God, Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” Joh17:3

5. Prayer for Protection for believers praying for the nation. “By the witness of TWO every word manifests.”

(Eph 6: STAND & keep on standing IN THE ARMOR of God)

• We ask in Your name to protect us from the strategies, plans and hide us under Your “wings” (Ps91)
• That we “would walk worthy of God who calls us into His own kingdom and glory.” (1Th 2:12)
• “I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, keep them from the evil one.” (Joh 17:15)
• Believers to be “their brothers/sisters keepers”! Submit to one another & be teachable, cover by love.

6. Identificational repentance: As we pray, we identify/discern what is “right” and “wrong” – to pray for God’s intervention and His MERCY me 1st, us, over His Church…(add your own). We repent:…


• We repent where the church (the Body of Christ, the soon to be Bride) has failed society in judging them rather to lead them to salvation. God is the only judge. We should be known by our love.
• We repent where the church has failed its own commands, failed to love, forgive, restore internally
• False church doctrines for gain, status, power, fame. For not preaching the message of repentance.
• Changing the Scriptures/message to suit human reasoning, carnal ears, while pleasing ungodly, humanistic, unrighteous demands of mere man, popular preaching & church politics!
• We repent not being separated from the sins of this world. Can people see difference between the Believer, God’s sons/daughters & the world in our daily speech, conduct, serving, giving & love ?
• We repent of lukewarmness, idolatrous ways, clinging to the things, status, power of the world…

7. Praying SCRIPTURE for the Church / Body of Christ / The Bride of Christ to prepare herself :

We thank GOD for : (Eph 1:22-23, 2 – 4) (add your own)

• The headship of Christ to Whom all authority is given. His New Covenant in our hearts…
• The blessing of the COMMUNITY of Believers, churches & fellowships to go to. Faith Leaders…
• The fulness of the LOVE of the Father & Son through the Holy Spirit, given & send to us!
• Gifts of Christ, the Holy Spirit to be quickened, His Compassion, power demonstrated through us.
• 1) The spiritual blessings in Christ. 2) The greatness of His power. 3) For faith 4) Forgiveness of sin, 5) Salvation received through faith, by 6) the exceeding richness of His grace & kindness. 7) His manifold wisdom. 8) Equipping of the saints for the work of ministry. 9) New Life (by the newness by the Spirit, Rom7:6) . 10) His spiritual armour… (Eph 1 – 6)

8. DECLARATIONS over the Church / Belief Gate : “Have MERCY on Your Church, Lord”

What do you want to see happening IN & THROUGH the Church? (add your own)

• More Unity in community of Believers, one accord in His death, Life, Resurrection (Rev5:9,10)
• True fellowship with the Father & Son through the Holy Spirit and in submission to Him.
• Church to TRULY “SEEK THE KINGDOM of GOD 1st”. Returning to our 1st Love.
• To labour for His name’s sake – not our own agenda’s. (Rev2) His will be done on earth as in heaven.
• To overcome by the testimony of Christ on our lips & by His Blood. (Rev12:11)
• To honour the Holy Spirit and NOT to resist His leading, To learn to listen, hear & obey Him. (Is11:2)
• Be ready to meet Him at His 2nd coming, with our lamps full. (Luk12:35,37)

9. Praying the Lord’s Prayer together.

• Matthew 6:9-13

10. Giving THANKS & PRAISE of what God will do through His church to REVIVE His Church & this Nation.


• GIVE GOD all the thanks & praise & exaltation!
• We honour Him for what He is doing in building His church & strengthening His saints to do what He called us for. Especially during this time of the elections – which is a STRATEGIC TIME for CHANGE – a KAIROS moment in our country’s history and an OPEN DOOR to PRAY IN CHANGE!

11. Prophetic symbolic actions – Release of the “shofar”/trumpet/ blast, pour oil & salt on the ground.

If you feel comfortable in prophetic prayer demonstrated by symbolic actions you may want to :

• Pour OIL over your street, in area as a symbol of God’s presence, sealed off property, prayer altar…
• Pour SALT as a symbol of His forgiveness, cleansing, purification & preservation of His people.
• Blow / play Shofar recording as a symbol of the sound of God’s might & strength to go forth !!! It is the instrument & sound God instructed to voice His presence & reign!

12 Thank you for praying with us and put your “STAKE” of Faith in the soil!

• As we pray we are releasing our faith into the atmosphere & spiritual realm. We symbolically place a STAKE where we pray that serves as a remembrance of our prayers being done BY FAITH in God alone. Only to HIM belong the glory, praise & exaltation! HALLELUJAH! 1000 praises to His NAME!

God keep, bless you in His peace as you stand in the gap for our Nation in Prayer@The-Gates.

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57. Prayer@The-Gates GUIDELINES : BELIEF Gate

Prayer

2nd WK – 21April24 – Prayer@The-Gates (P@G) COMPREHENSIVE Prayer GUIDELINES & Biblical perspective for the BELIEF Gate.

See Blog post Nr. 58 for summarized PRAYER POINTS.

“The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is supposed to be the conscience of the world bringing to light the purposes and the plans that God has for humanity. The church is currently sick. A torn and hurt church cannot heal hurt and a torn world. It is through a revival that the church will be restored to its central position of being a channel for the healing of all social ills. Dr. Elijah Mashanganyi ”

Greetings all P@G Partners NB : We share in part

A. WEEKLY PREPARATION guidelines. Please see last page of this document – (PREP)

B. INTRODUCTION: P@G – BELIEF GATE – Week 2 – WITNESS of TWO!
(See also introduction from Week 1 : Deut 6:4 & Psalm 2)

“Revival in all spheres of society is needed now. The church should take the lead in this. Unfortunately, the church has grossly failed society in its assignments. Most of the organized church has become like the secular world, enticed by enmity for wealth, position, power, platforms, prestige, and politics in its corridors.” And yet God is building His church through it using ordinary people like us… @A.T.”

1st Key Scripture – The Great Commissioned given by Christ is clear –

Mat 28:18-20
(18) And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. (19) Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

2nd Key Scripture – The Church is built on what it declares about Christ –

Mat 16:16-19
(16) Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
17) Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
(18) And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.
(19) And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

3rd Key Scripture – The Church is built on Christ, the Cornerstone –

Act 4:7-12
(7) “By what power or by what name have you done this?” (8) Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: (10) let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. (11) This is the ‘Stone which was rejected by you builders, WHICH HAS BECOME THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE.’ (12) Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

C. Strategic comprehensive PRAYER GUIDELINES for Prayer@the-Gates

1. Thanksgiving, Praise & Adoration of our God, Creator, Father & Redeemer.

Rev 5:11-14 (11) Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands,

12) saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
(13) And every creature … I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (14) Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.

2. Welcome Father, our loving Father, Christ Jesus the Holy Lamb of God:

On Christ, Whom the 7 Spirits of the Holy Spirit reside upon.
Isa 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.


The 7 “I AM” statements of Christ.
I AM – the BREAD of life (6:35), the LIGHT of the world (8:12), the DOOR (10:7), the GOOD SHEPHERD (10:11, 14), the RESURRECTION and THE LIFE (11:25), the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE (14:6) and the TRUE VINE (15:1).

https://thecrossing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Come-See_Book_Week-8-I-AM.pdf

3. Personal Repentance: Lead group in personal repentance & humbling.

(Ps24, 51, Jam 4:7)
Rev 3:19-21 (19) As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore, be zealous (have desire.1, fervent mind.2) and repent. (20) Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.
(21) To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. (1-G2206,2-G2205)

Act 17:30-31 (30) Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, (31) because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.”

1Jn 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

4. Communion: In remembrance of Christ’s perfect redemption for our sins.

-reconciling us back into the Father’s presence. His body broken. By the Blood we enter through the veil. (Mat26:26-29, Heb.9:11-12, Is53, Jhn12:1)

5. Prayer for the Protection of all praying for the Nation:

(Ps91,121, 68)

From Job 1:10, pray for God’s hedge of protection – yourself/prayer partners.
Eph6:10-20; –Put on the whole armour of God; stand, keep on standing.

Week TWO – BELIEF GATE

“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as in heaven”

TWO speaks of two witnesses, communion in His divine presence, sent out 2 by 2…

Exo 25:22 And there I will meet with you, and I will speak with you from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim which are on the ark of the Testimony, about everything which I will give you in commandment to the children of Israel.

2Co 13:1 “BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY WORD SHALL BE ESTABLISHED.”
Mat18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
Luk 10:1 … the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.

6. Identificational Repentance for the BELIEF GATE/sphere
– “TURNING BACK TO GOD!”

2Ch 7:14-16 (14) (MSG)

[If] my people, my God-defined people, respond by humbling themselves, praying, seeking my presence, and turning their backs on their wicked lives, I’ll be there ready for you: I’ll listen from heaven, forgive their sins, and restore their land to health.
(15) From now on I’m alert day and night to the prayers offered at this place.
(16) Believe me, I’ve chosen and sanctified this Temple that you have built: My Name is stamped on it forever; my eyes are on it and my heart in it always. (MSG)

We stand in the gap to do identificational REPENTANCE for the Church for where we HAVE FAILED:-

a) Society:

Church to SERVE this nation with God’s Gospel Bread!

Rom7:4, 8:6 Therefore,… you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.

1) Judging the world instead of reaching out to a lost & broken world. 2) Idolatrous worship of self, own agendas, earthly or carnally minded…. Acting like the world. 3) Not “GOING”, but stayed in the comfort as our own salvation that is secured…. not being Christ out there. Therefore, 4) Lack of faith & fearful to go out… to correct, serve, be an example. 5) Not being set apart but tempted by the world, looking like the world … 6) Lured by the lust of the flesh and eyes, the pride of life,.. 7) Not taking ownership of the conditions around us praying God’s plans into being – perhaps intimidated… backing off instead of standing our ground.

b) Body of Christ:

Church to TURN back to God – God’s Kingdom 1st!

Act 20:28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. (Ez34, Heb4:17)

1) Lost our 1st Love-Ephesus, 2) Corrupt doctrines & corrupt worship, sexual immorality-Pergamum. 3) Spirit of Jezebel that seduces-Thyatira. 4) Hypocrisy: Dead works by the flesh-Sardis. 5) Lukewarm-Laodicea… 6) Not walked in love; 7) not bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Eph 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma…

7. SCRIPTURE declarations on the Belief Gate – The Church / Body of Christ / His Bride

THANK God for:

Eph 1:22-23 Christ’s HEADSHIP over the church.

To Him all authority belongs. His Blood covenant and the redemption of all who chooses to accept Him as Lord & Savior…
(22) And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, (23) which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

Act 2:46-47 The COMMUNITY of Believers. Unity in Him.

(Eph 2:11 – 22; 4:1-16, Jh17)
(46) So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
(47) praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Eph 3:19-21 His LOVE, the FULNESS of God in us, His POWER, spiritual strength…. To arise!

(Ps68)
(19) to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. (20) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, (21) to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

1Co12:28 The GIFTS of Christ through the Holy Spirit/9 gifts of Holy spirit…

(Ef 4:11, 1Cor12 & 14)
And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.

Eph 1-6 1) The spiritual blessings in Christ. 2) The greatness of His power. 3) For faith 4) Forgiveness of sin, 5) Salvation received through faith, by 6) the exceeding richness of His grace & kindness. 7) His manifold wisdom. 8) Equipping of the saints for the work of ministry. 9) New Life (by the newness by the Spirit, Rom7:6) . 10) His spiritual armour…

8. DECLARATIONS into the Belief Gate – “I am the Alpha & the Omega, the 1st & the Last”

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE HAPPENING in & through the church?:

[The organized church, the Body of Christ, the assembly of saints, voice in the street in the last days? (Rev1:11-b)]

UNITY of the Body over denominations:

Stop dividing quarrels over grey doctrinal areas, serve each other in Love, take hands & love over all spheres extended. To live in His Glory. (Joh17:11,21-23)
Rev 5:9-10 (9) And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, (10) And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth.”

FELLOWSHIP:

Having fellowship with the Father & Son through the Holy Spirit & one another (1Jn1:1-7).

GLORIFYING the FATHER in the Son:

Joh 14:12,13 (12) “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. (13) And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

LABOUR for Christ’s Name sake:

Not became weary, had patience, hated those who were evil, tested the self-proclaimed apostles. (Rev2:Ephesus).

TO OVERCOME:

Be faithful until death & will be given the crown of life. He who overcomes will have eternal life. (Rev2:Smyrna)

Rev 12:10-11 (10)…”Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. (11) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

GOD’S PROMISES fulfilled:

His Kingdom come, His will be done…The church/next generation to arise!

Mic 4:1-2 (1) BUT IN the latter days it shall come to pass that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains; and it shall be exalted above the hills, and peoples shall flow to it. (2) And many nations shall come and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that He may teach us His ways, and we may walk in His paths. For the law shall go forth out of Zion and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

READY to meet Him at His 2nd coming:

Luk 12:35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning…;
Luk 12:37 Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching.

SEVEN SPIRITS: Prayer for all His sons & daughters to receive:

Isa 11:2 The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD to become the foundational Spirit of God on which we build our relationship with God.

9. The Lord’s Prayer – All pray this together.

Leader led, pray it at a slow rhythmic pace. (Mat6:9-13)

10. Thanksgiving, Praise & Celebration – of Christ’s victory on the cross.

Release your testimony of what Christ did, who He is that seals the overcoming spirit of the Bride over all. (Rev12:10-11)

11. Shofar blast, anoint the streets with oil, salt… and last farewell Prayer

Pray for God’s Peace, Presence, Power, Protection to ENTER the GATES of TZANEEN. (Ps24)

12. Thank YOU for placing your STAKE of Faith in the soil Praying@The-Gates with us!

God keep, bless & guard you in His peace as you stand
in the gap for our Nation in
Prayer@The-Gates.

Additional INFO IN PREPARATION FOR PRAYER A@THE GATES

A. PREP: Strategic Preparation BEFORE we go praying at the gates:

Through the 7 weeks P@G, a 7-step strategy is rolled out building up to the 7th week for
GOVERNMENTAL prayer. We therefore start by praying for the other areas/spheres first.
We will therefore, have added focus per week on one of the 7 Gates/Spheres of Society as follows:

1. Family (14/4) 2. Belief (21/4) 3. Economy 4. Education 5. Media, Science & Technology 6. Arts, Sports & Culture 7. Government.

Please PREPARE the following: (as you feel led by the Holy Spirit):

  • Communion elements served at the gate: take along water/grape juice/crackers and plastic cups.
  • Salt (symbolic of cleansing and preservation the gate/road)
  • Oil (symbolic to anoint the gate/road for a sign of sanctification).
  • Shofar, trumpet, or recording of shofar blasts at the end (symbolic of the trumpets of heaven…).

Come with prepared hearts

  • Come with prepared hearts according to these suggested guidelines: (C. Jacobs, 2006)
  • Yield to the leading of Holy Spirit. (Rom 8:5, 7-11)
  • Be mature in the Spirit. (Php 3:14-16,20, Eph3:8-12)
  • Be free from known sin. (Rom 6, 1Pet2:11-12)
  • Sever unbelief and fear, come full of faith in God & Christ our victorious King. (Col 1&2, Heb10:35-39)
  • Be under submission to a local church/ministry. (Num 27:15-23; 1Pet2:4-10,Heb13:17)

Explaining GATES : What do we mean by ‘Gate’?

(Nahum3, Is.26:2, Ps87:2, 24:9, 147:12-15, 118:19)

  • ‘Gates’ here refer to entry points of towns and the 8 spheres of Society as we found it in the Bible.
  • At the Gates of the Cities everything happened. From betrothals, healings, councils, elder counsels, stoning/discipline, signing of contracts & here agreements were made for business, marriage… (Rev21)

Initial guidelines preparing ourselves for this time of Prayer in foundational positioning:

-The Armour of God. (Eph6, Ps91)

  • Before you leave for the time of prayer, clothe yourself, your family and those praying with you & the whole (P@G) initiative with the armour of God – to all areas of your life: relationships, house, vehicles, finances/business/job, health…

–Repentance. (Ps24, Ps51 & Is59:1-2)

  • As we repent, we take responsibility for our own thoughts, words, and actions and any known sin.
  • Ask God to show you specific sins that give demons the right to establish strongholds.
  • Involvement in Witchcraft & New Age may require fasting and declaring the Word as Jesus did in the wilderness. (C. Jacobs, 2006)
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56. Prayer @the Gates Strategy Explained

PRAYER Strategy Explained

This Prayer@The-Gates initiative is focused on putting ‘A STAKE in the GROUND’ for His REVIVAL FIRE TO BURN through all 8 spheres of Society.

When, Where & What

  • We will be praying for 7 Sunday from the 14th of April until the 16th of May 26th at 16h – 17h.
  • We pray at strategic places in or around our towns & cities.
  • Prayer guidelines will be posted on this website/blog platform for every weeks prayers

1. Family 2. Belief 3.Economy 4. Education 5. Science, Technology & (8)Media 6. Arts, Sports & Culture 7. Government

We will be building up from week 1 to 7… to end with the GOVERNMENTAL Gate/Sphere on Sunday the 26th of May 2024.

We are praying for :

S-ANCTIFICATION
T- RANSFORMATION
A-UTHORITY (His)
K-INGDOM REFORM as we
E-NCOUNTER HIS PRESENCE

WE come together in a CORPORATE setting at the GATES to declare into the spiritual realm, changing the atmosphere, to stir up by faith a cataclysmic effect that can turn these wicked cultures around TO BRING REVIVAL IN ALL SPHERES of society….

[See Blog post’s 52, 53, 54 for further details]

We do this by stepping out into the streets and to lift up our prayers by FAITH in our Lord Jesus – that has died for us, to save us from eternal death & the sins of this world.

By Faith we have been saved, by Grace alone! For His Kingdom purposes to influence this earthly quest of life, strengthening us to endure until Christ returns and to usher the Good-News Gospel of our Savior’s redemptive sacrifice into every home in our towns, cities, villages and streets until the corridors of this nations hallways and high places of influence have been summoned to bow its knee to the Only Great King – Jesus Christ our Lord..

DREAM of REVIVAL BREAKING OUT

God gave me a dream in +-2008 that a Revival Fountain will erupt from the center of SA with the Bible at its crown. Fires started to burn around every province, burning to ashes all unrighteousness, the things that is operating in this nation that is not of God.

The robe and trail of a BRIDE was hanging at the see shore boundaries around our nation and over Africa… The fountain started to spill over with the Word of God as its banner and the small green grasses started to sprout in every province.

This dream is for NOW, for this day for this kairos moment in time.

As I was singing Ps. 102 in our local church one evening, 12+ years ago, it started raining so load and the thunder rumbled in a very special way. We knew God was there with us.. prophesying with us the coming revival. These Scripture became foundational in that year over a broad spectrum ministry community.

Psa 102:12-22
(12) But You, O LORD, shall endure forever, And the remembrance of Your name to all generations.
(13) You will arise and have mercy on Zion; For the time to favor her, Yes, the set time, has come.
(14) For Your servants take pleasure in her stones, And show favor to her dust.
(15) So the nations shall fear the name of the LORD, And all the kings of the earth Your glory.
(16) For the LORD shall build up Zion; He shall appear in His glory.
(17) He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer.
(18) This will be written for the generation to come, That a people yet to be created may praise the LORD.
(19) For He looked down from the height of His sanctuary; From heaven the LORD viewed the earth,
(20) To hear the groaning of the prisoner, To release those appointed to death,
(21) To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, And His praise in Jerusalem/South Africa,
(22) When the peoples are gathered together, And the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.

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55. God of this Land – A song, crying out for our Nation

https://youtu.be/aZdNFYVTz24

GOD OF OUR FATHERS


GOD of our FATHERS, GOD of THIS LAND
We stand BEFORE You, CRYING out for Your hand
See in Your MERCY, the EMPTY SOULS of CAPTIVE HEARTS
THOUSANDS who’ll never SEE Your FACE or FEEL Your EMBRACE

Chorus:

YOU are GOD, YOU are the FATHER OF ALL LOST and BOUND
YOU CAN HEAL and SAVE, SEAL THEM IN YOUR SAVING GRACE
HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME! HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
As it is in heaven, let it be on earth
HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME! HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME

SEND FORTH Your Spirit, come down in all Your HOLINESS
Let Your GLORY fall from high, PREPARE US as Your BRIDE
SHOW US the LAMBS; Your KINGDOM-SONS called BY their NAME
SEND us FORTH into this land, To REAP in Jesus’ Name

Chorus:

YOU are GOD, YOU are the FATHER OF ALL LOST and BOUND
YOU CAN HEAL and SAVE, SEAL THEM IN YOUR SAVING GRACE
HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME! HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME!
As it is in heaven, let it be on earth
HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME! HEAL! LET YOUR KINGDOM COME


Bridge:

BEFORE YOU NOW, WE BRING OUR LAND, LAY HER DOWN
WE KNEEL US DOWN, GIVE ALL OUR CROWNS, REDEEM THEM NOW
WE NEED YOUR HAND to SEEK and SAVE, HEAL THIS PLACE
BEFORE YOUR FACE, BESEECH IN GRACE, TRUST ‘TILL FAITH

TRUST ‘TILL FAITH…COMPLETES IN MERCY, COMPLETES IN GRACE

TRUST ‘TILL FAITH… TRUST ‘TILL FAITH…
COMPLETES IN MERCY, COMPLETES IN GRACE

Alna Terblanc 18/56

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54. 1st WK – 14 April 24 – Prayer @ The Gates Strategy.

‘The Church holds the balance of power in world affairs… Even now in this present throbbing moment by means of her prayer power and the extent to which she uses it, the praying church is actually deciding the course of human events.’ Paul Billheimer (1 Tim2:1-6, 8)

“AS we await the greater covenant promises of God’s Kingdom, let us celebrate the small victories and testimonies in every days great mercy and grace NOW!” Grace@Alna

Greetings to all Prayer Partners!
Great excitement is arising as the Prayer@The-Gates initiative given by God is rolled out through S.A.

Through the 7 weeks P@G, a 7-step strategy is rolled out building up to the 7th week for
GOVERNMENTAL prayer. We therefore start by praying for the other areas/spheres first.
We will therefore, have added focus per week on one of the 7 Gates/Spheres of Society as follows: 1. Family 2. Belief 3. Economy 4. Education 5. Science & Technology, 6. Media, Arts, Sports 7. Government & Culture

1st Key Scripture: Immanuel – God with us! Jehovah Shamah – God who is here!
Isa 8:8-10 …of Your land, O Immanuel. (9) “Be shattered, O you peoples, (10) Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us.”

A. Strategic Preparation BEFORE we go to PRAY at the City Gates

1. Please PREPARE the following: (as you feel led by the Holy Spirit):

Communion elements served at the gate: take along water/grape juice/crackers and plastic cups
Salt (symbolic of cleansing and preservation the gate/road),
Oil (symbolic to anoint the gate/road for a sign of sanctification)
Shofar, trumpet, or recording of shofar blasts at the end (symbolic of the trumpets of heaven…)

2. Come with prepared hearts according to these suggested guidelines: (C. Jacobs, 2006)

Yield to the leading of Holy Spirit. (Rom 8:5, 7-11)
Be mature in the Spirit. (Php 3:14-16,20, Eph3:8-12)
Be free from known sin. (Rom 6, 1Pet2:11-12)
Sever unbelief and fear, come full of faith in God & Christ our victorious King. (Col 1&2, Heb10:35-39)
Be under submission to a local church/ministry. (Num 27:15-23; 1Pet2:4-10,Heb13:17)

3. Explaining GATES : What do we mean by ‘Gate’?

(Nahum3, Is.26:2, Ps87:2, 24:9, 147:12-15, 118:19)

  • ‘Gates’ here refer to entry points of towns and the 8 spheres of Society as we found it in the Bible.
  • At the Gates of the Cities everything happened. From betrothals, healings, councils, elder counsels, stoning/discipline, signing of contracts & here agreements were made for business, marriage… (Rev21)

4. Initial guidelines preparing ourselves for this time of Prayer in foundational positioning

-The Armour of God. (Eph6, Ps91)

Before you leave for the time of prayer, clothe yourself, your family and those praying with you & the whole (P@G) initiative with the armour of God – to all areas of your life: relationships, house, vehicles, finances/business/job, health…

-Repentance. (Ps24, Ps51 & Is59:1-2)

As we repent, we take responsibility for our own thoughts, words, and actions and any known sin.

Ask God to show you specific sins that give demons the right to establish strongholds.

Involvement in Witchcraft & New Age may require fasting and declaring the Word as Jesus did in the wilderness. (C. Jacobs, 2006)

B. Introduction: PRAYER@the-GATES (P@G) – Week 1 – ONE GOD!

2nd Key Scripture: Deu 6:4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!
“Hear, O Hear, South Africa: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!

3rd Key Scripture: In Ps 2 God encourages us that we should ask of Him … and He will give us the nations as our inheritance… His Kingdom inheritance for South Africa.

Psa 2:1-12
(1) Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? (2) The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,
(3) “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.”
(4) He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision.
(5) Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure:
(6) “Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion.”
(7) “I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
(8) Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your
possession.
(9) You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.’ “
(10) Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
(11) Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
(12) Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little.
Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.

C. Strategic Prayer Guidelines for PRAYER@the-GATES (P@G)

1. Thanksgiving, Praise & Adoration of our God, Creator, Father & Redeemer. (Ps148)

2. Welcome the Holy Spirit, God’s Holy Fire & the fulness of Christ into your midst. (Heb12:29)

Isa 11:3-5

(3) His delight is in the fear of the LORD, And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of His ears; (4) But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked. (5) Righteousness shall be the belt of His loins, And faithfulness the belt of His waist.

  • Declare the SOVEREIGNTY of God – One God, one Hope, one faith, one Spirit of the Lord. (Ef4:3-6)
  • Honour GOD as our CREATOR & FATHER. Honor Him! (Ps99)

3. Repentance (personal):

Lead group in personal repentance, humbling. (Ps24, 51, Jam 4:7)
Act 3:19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,
Rom 2:4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

4. Communion:

In remembrance of Christ’s perfect redemption for our sins reconciling us back into
the Father’s presence. His body broken. By the Blood we enter through the veil.
(Mat26:26-29, Heb.9:11-12, Is53, Jhn12:1)

5. Protection:

From Job 1:10, pray for God’s hedge of protection – yourself/prayer partners…
Put on the whole armour of God to stand, keep on standing.
(Eph 6:10-20, Ps91, 121, 68)

6. Declarations of Who God is.

“Hear O Israel / S.A. the Lord thy God is ONE God Hallelujah”.

WHO GOD IS: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name!

1Ti 2:5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus.
Eph 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling.
1Co 8:6 Yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live.
Jas 4:12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?
Jos 24:27 And Joshua said to all the people, “Behold, this stone shall be a witness to us, for it has heard all the words of the LORD which He spoke to us. It shall therefore be a witness to you, lest you deny your God.”
Mar 12:30 And you shall love the lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.

Week One – FAMILY GATE – “Our Father, Who are in heaven, Holy is Your name”

7. Identification Repentance for the FAMILY sphere/gate in society

  • We identify with, and confess the root sins in society.
  • Lack of love, awe, respect & reverence for God our Father, Jesus – Son of man, Brother, Bridegroom.
    • Lack of love for others, abuse, human trafficking…, rejection, jealousy, striving…fear
    • Lack of respect for parents, rebellion against parents/elders/discipline – is as witchcraft!
    • Lack of respect for LIFE! Abortion, murder, rape, sexual-sins, perverseness, violence…
    • Lack of respect for marriage covenant of God between man & women, adultery, gender confusion

8. Close the gate – Bind the bond of unrighteousness in the Family gate/ sphere:

  • Bind the strongholds of fear, sin, righteousness, violence in the FAMILY GATE. (Ps34 &134)
  • [[[Any demonic high places – to be specifically address. Blindness to fall away, their eyes to be opened. Bind witchcraft from operating through them and claim people for the kingdom of God.]]]

Mat 18:18-20
(18) “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
(19) “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.
(20) For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”

9. Scripture declarations – into the FAMILY sphere of society: (Ps 127 & 128)

Pray for the healing of hearts, relationships, families… broken lives. RESTORATION in the FAMILY.

Mal 4:2-3
(2) But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; And you shall go out And grow fat like stall-fed calves.
Mal 4:5-6
(5) Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great…(6) And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the children, And the hearts of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.
Psa 68:5-6
(5) A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation.
(6) God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

10. Open the Gates – Loosen the bonds & Receive the Keys to unlock the door of His reign into our Nation

Rellease the PEACE of God over the 7 spheres of Society: Family, Belief, Economy, Education, Science & Technology, Media, Art & Sports, Government & Culture.

  • Loosen the Good-news Gospel of truth into the FAMILY sphere.
  • Make declarations of Faith, Hope & Love, Righteousness, Justice, Mercy.
  • PRAY/declare the changes, transformation, restoration, restitution you (want to) see in this nation.
  • Scriptures:
    Jos 24:15 “But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”
    Jos 1:3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses.
    Jos 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.
    1Th 5:8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. (1 Co313:13)
    Psa 89:13 You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand. 14) Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face.

11. The Lord’s Prayer – All pray this together. Leader led, pray it at a slow rhythmic pace. (Mat6:9-13)

12. Thanksgiving, Praise & Celebration

– of Christ’s victory on the cross. Release your testimony of what Christ did, who He is that seals the overcoming spirit of the Bride over all. (Rev12:10-11)

13 Shofar blast and last farewell Prayer.

Pray for God’s Peace, Presence, Power, and Protection to ENTER the GATES of TZANEEN. (Ps24)

Thank YOU for praying with us.
God keep, bless & guard you with His peace as you stand in the gap for our Nation.

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53. Prayer Partners Preparation for Prayer @The-Gates

Good day all Prayer @The-Gates’ Partners

In preparation for this season of strategic prayer for our nation we want to be:

Aligned (in association and in unity with prayer group/s, a spiritual covering, a local church/community of mature believers)

Num 27 & Heb13:17

Positioned (set in redemption’s covenant promises and the reverential fear & awe of God)

Psa 111:10  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
Pro 1:7  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Pro 9:10  “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Commissioned (in the covering of God’s protection, power, wisdom & sovereignty).

Isa 11:2-3
(2)  The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
(3)  His delight is in the fear of the LORD, And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of His ears;

Therefore, you are requested to consider these suggested guidelines as you embark for prayer& intercession:

1. Secure our testimony of Christ, His death, resurrection & ascension & your identity in Christ.

Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. (1Co15:3-4; Eph 1; 1Jh5)

2. Close up the holes in your armour.

Pro 26:2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight.

On a daily basis:

1. Thanksgiving & Praise:

Thanksgiving, praise & adoration of our Holy, most high God & Saviour.
(Ps.100, 103, 145-150)

2. Humility:

Humble yourself before God and surrender completely to His will in obedience to His calling.(Is57:7, Jas4:5-7,10, Ps 10:17, 18:27)

3. Repentance:

3.1 Cleanse yourself of and all known & unknown sin. Let go of strife, self-righteousness/realization through the haughtiness in flesh driven works.
(Ef 2:1-9; 1Pe1:19, 1Jh1:7)

3.2 Forgive each other and cleanse your hearts of all pride, offense, bitterness & unforgiveness.
(James 4:8-12, Ps 24 & 51)

3.3 Receive His forgiveness through the blood of Christ.
(Hebr.9:11-28)

3.4 Strongholds: Deal with strongholds in your life re. your thoughts, words & deeds, especially in all relationships with man, matter & mammon.
(2Cor6; Col 3, Jas4:7)

4. Put on the Armour of God that we may keep on standing

(Ef.6:1-4, 10-20)
Eph 6:10-13
(10)  Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
(11)  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
(12)  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
(13)  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

5. Pray for Protection

For yourself, your family(children), all acquaintances, your vocation (finances), possessions and the calling on your/their lives. (Job1:10, Ef2:10)(Ps 91, 121, 68)

6. Cover in Prayer

Everyone that will join your Gate in prayer and who are linked to the Prayer Initiatives in RSA, re. the elections, that the UNITY, joy & love in and through the Body of Christ will become our strength to rise up in His victorious triumphant procession.
(Jh.17)
Joh 17:20-21
(21)  that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.

7. Pray The Lord’s Prayer daily

Together with your children/loved ones & give Him all the glory, hour & praise.
(Matt6:9-15)

Take communion as you are led by the Holy Spirit as you seek HIs face.

In conclusion:

Add your own Prayer Preparation to be fully hidden in His Covenant promises, provision, peace and the favour of God.

I pray that our God will bless, keep, guide and give you peace as we embark on this journey together for the sake of our Nation and our next generations .

Rom 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer for a Community Revival
Thank you Warren for this additional detailed preparation information. Appreciated.