March 2023 Power Guide

THE WINDSOR VILLAGE CHURCH FAMILY 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 14 16 22 23 24 25 A. The Spring Feast Summary B. Schedule at a Glance C. Fasting Instructions • Fasting Instructions for Adults • Fasting Instructions for Children and Youth • Covenant Partnering • The Promise of Giving D. How to Use Your Kingdom Builders’ Power Guide E. Prayer Topic Calendar F. Prayer Topics 1. A Prayer for Women 2. A Spring Feasts Preparation Prayer 27 3. A Prayer for People to Accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior 29 4. A Prayer of Blessing for Worship Services 31 5. A Prayer for Faithful Lifestyles 33 6. A Prayer of Thanksgiving to Our Father God, Jesus (Our Big Brother) & Holy Spirit 35 7. A Declaration of Financial Blessings 37 8. A Declaration of Hope and Joy for Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell 39 9. A Declaration of Godly Relationships 41 10. A Declaration of Protection at Our Schools 43 11. A Prayer of Thanksgiving for The Kingdom Builders’ Center (KBC) 45 12. A Prayer for Children and Youth 47 13. A Spring Break Prayer for Our Families 49 14. A Prayer for Our Governmental Leaders (local, state and national) 51 15. A Declaration of Wholeness for Our Families 53 G. Daily Power Confessions 55 H. Prayer Expectations 56 4

THE SPRING FEASTS SUMMARY And the Lord spoke to Moses saying, “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: the feasts of the Lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My feasts.” Leviticus 23:1-2 The Spring Feasts consist of four festivals: Passover, The Feast of Unleavened Bread, The Feast of Firstfruits and Pentecost (The Feast of Weeks). These feasts are extremely important because they teach us to honor God for who He is and for what He has done for us. In addition, they teach us about God’s plan for humankind and how He powerfully intervenes in human affairs! Revelation 21:3 says “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God, Himself will be with them and be their God.” PASSOVER Passover begins at sundown, April 5 th through sundown, April 6th . This feast celebrates the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt through Moses and humanity’s deliverance from sin and death through Jesus Christ. Passover is observed through the Passover Seder Meal. The Passover Seder Meal is a family gathering established by God to celebrate the liberation of Israel from Egyptian captivity and humanity’s redemption from sin and death. It is a celebration meal to be shared by family members and friends. The Church Family Seder Meal will be held on Wednesday, April 5 th in your home at 7:00 p.m. using the Home Seder Guide. Things You Need to Know Passover begins at sundown, April 5th and ends at sundown, April 6 th . The Church Family Seder Meal will be held in your home on Wednesday, April 5 th at 7:00 p.m. For further information, go online @ www.kingdombuilders.com. THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD Exodus 12:14-20 and Leviticus 23:5-8 explains the origin and purpose of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins the day after Passover and continues for seven days (sundown, April 6 th– sundown, April 13th). The observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread is a symbol of our commitment to turn toward righteousness and turn away from sin. During this week-long feast, nothing with leaven in it may be eaten. Abstaining from leavened bread for seven days is symbolic of God’s people separating themselves from sin and turning towards a holy relationship with the Lord. The Lord requires us to clean our homes of any food products that contain leaven, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate. Foods with leaven include breads, cereals, cakes, pies, crackers, and soups. Read the labels on all of your foods, especially in the pantry and freezer. A list of foods containing leaven is listed on pages 10. Things You Need to Know The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins at sundown, April 6th and ends at sundown, April 13th. During this month, begin to clear your home of food products containing leaven. The only bread to be eaten during this Feast is matzah or bread without yeast. All believers are to bring a sacrificial offering each day beginning sundown, April 6 th through sundown, April 13 th. You may bring your offering to The KBC dropbox, use the mobile app, give online, text: GIVE & your dollar amount to 713-322-7711 or mail to: 5

WVUMC Attention: Claudia Stubblefield 6011 West Orem Drive Houston, Texas 77085 www.kingdombuilders.com Please note: These offerings are not your tithe. They are separate and in addition to your tithe. The Feast of Unleavened Bread Worship Celebration will be held Thursday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. THE FEAST OF FIRSTFRUITS The word firstfruits means “a promise to come.” On the day of Firstfruits, the Church Family will bring a special offering to the Lord. This offering will represent the firstfruits of any financial income since the Feast of Tabernacles which was held (October 2022). In Leviticus 23:9-14, the first crops of the barley harvest were offered to God as an offering of thanksgiving for the promise of an abundant harvest. This offering, lifted up to the Lord, is called the early firstfruits. In I Corinthians 15:23, Jesus is considered the firstfruit of the harvest of all who have died in him. This Feast was fulfilled when Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. For Christians, this feast is important because it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ! Things You Need to Know The Feast of Firstfruits begins at sundown, April 8th and ends at sundown, April 9 th. Prepare to offer to the Lord a Firstfruit offering on Sunday, April 9 th. You may bring your offering to The KBC dropbox, use the mobile app, give online, text: GIVE & your dollar amount to 713-322- 7711 or mail. You determine the amount of this special offering, symbolizing your thanksgiving to God for providing the “early” spring harvest. The “latter” spring harvest will occur during Pentecost. The firstfruit offering is not your tithe. It is separate and in addition to your tithe. THE FEAST OF PENTECOST The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament and the Holy Spirit in the New Testament. This feast is to be filled with joy and thanksgiving for God’s bountiful blessings of the harvest. During the celebration of Pentecost, believers will bring the firstfruits of any financial income since the Passover. This offering is called the latter firstfruit offering and symbolizes our thanksgiving to God for providing the “latter” spring harvest. The Church Family will offer its latter firstfruits at the Pentecost Worship Celebration, Sunday, May 28th, 2023. Things You Need to Know • Pentecost begins sundown, May 27 th and ends at sundown, May 28 th . • The Pentecost Worship Celebration will be held Sunday, May 28th at 9:30 a.m., at the KBC. The Church Family will offer its latter firstfruits during this special service. • Prepare to offer your latter firstfruit offering on Sunday, May 28th at the Pentecost Worship Celebration. This is a special offering from any financial income since the Passover Festivals. If you are unable to meet God’s appointed time, you may bring your offering to The KBC dropbox, use the mobile app, give online, text: GIVE & your dollar amount to 713-322-7711 or mail. 6

OF R “God’s Holy Days” As our Church Family prepares to celebrate the Spring Feasts, consider scheduling the following days off from work. In Leviticus 23, God instructs the Israelites to “do no customary work” on specific days associated with the feasts because He considers them Holy Days. The general interpretation of “no customary work” is taking the day off from your job or any activity that contributes to your income. Any work that is done in preparation for the feast is acceptable. The Lord understands if you have to work, but if you can, take the day off to enjoy the Lord and your family. Remember all Holy days begin at sundown the evening before the calendar day listed. • Passover begins at sundown, April 5 through sundown, April 6th. • The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins the day after Passover and continues for seven days (sundown, April 6th– sundown, April 13th). • The Feast of Firstfruits begins at sundown, April 8th and ends at sundown, April 9th. • The Pentecost begins sundown, May 27th and ends at sundown, May 28th. References: A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays by Robin Sampson & Linda Pierce The Messianic Church Arising by Dr. Robert Heidler The Jewish Holidays: A Guide and Commentary by M. Strassfeld, 1985 A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays by R. Sampson and L. Pierce, 2004 The Life Application Bible www. Jewishholidays.com www. Judaism101.com Feasts and Holidays of the Bible by Rose Publishing, 2008 http://therefinersfire.org Christ in the Passover, by Moishe Rosen 7

GUIDELINES FOR CELEBRATING THE SPRING FEASTS Preparing for the Passover The Passover Seder Meal is a family gathering established by God to celebrate the liberation of Israel from Egyptian captivity and humanity’s redemption from sin and death through Jesus Christ. It is a celebration meal to be shared by family members and friends. The Church Family Seder Meal will be on Thursday, April 6 th at 7:00 p.m. in your home using the Home Seder Guide while viewing on our social media sites. Preparing for the Feast of the Unleavened Bread The observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread offers us an intentional time to “spring clean” our lives. Explain to your friends and family that as we celebrate Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we ask God for the power to choose a life not dominated by sin and live in the freedom found in obedience to His Kingdom ways. LET’S GET THE LEAVEN OUT! You may eat leavened products until sundown, Thursday April 6th, 2022. However, please begin to remove them from your home (by eating or discarding them), now through sundown, Thursday, April 6th. On Thursday, April 6th, conduct a final inspection of your home for any leavened products. Traditionally, the head of the household does this final inspection. By sundown on the evening of April 6th, all leavened products should absolutely be out of your home and not eaten for the next seven (7) days. You may begin to purchase and consume them again after sundown on April 13th. I. What is Leaven? Leaven is yeast or any “fermenting” substance used to make dough or other foods rise or sour. Some yeast derivatives are added to foods for flavor or nutritional purposes. The rules of leavening also apply to foods prepared from five types of grain: barley, wheat, rye, oats and spelt. Removing food products that contain leaven (yeast, baking soda, baking powder, sodium bicarbonate, autolyzed yeast, & yeast extract) has its roots in ancient Passover preparation. Thirty days before the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread, the women of every household began removing all leaven (known as “chametz” in Hebrew) from their homes. Removing leaven is a spiritual as well as a physical cleansing. Jesus spoke of leaven as a symbol of sin in the gospels (i.e., Luke 12:1), and the apostle Paul did likewise in I Corinthians 5:6-8. II. Instructions for Removing Leavened Food Products Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread. On the first day you shall remove leaven from your houses. For whoever eats leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that person shall be cut off from Israel. On the first day there shall be a holy convocation, and on the seventh day there shall be a holy convocation for you. No manner of work shall be done on them; but that which everyone must eat-- that only may be prepared by you. So you shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this same day I will have brought your armies out of the land of Egypt. Therefore, you shall observe this day throughout your generations as an everlasting ordinance. In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. For seven days no leaven shall be found in your houses, since whoever eats what is leavened, that same person shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he is a stranger or a native of the land. You shall eat nothing leavened; in all your dwellings you shall eat unleavened bread. Exodus 12: 15-19 (NKJV) The Lord requires us to clean our homes of any food products that contain any kind of leaven: yeast, baking powder, baking soda, sodium bicarbonate, autolyzed yeast, or yeast extract. Also, traditionally most foods that contain wheat, barley, rye, oats, or spelt, except for matzah, are refrained 8

from during Passover, as they are often processed in mills where leaven is present. Foods with leaven include most breads, cereals, cakes, pies, crackers, and soups. Read the labels on all of your foods, especially in the pantry and freezer. You may be surprised about the foods that contain leaven. It is easy to identify packaged foods that are usable during the Feast of Unleavened Bread by looking for product packages bearing one of these symbols: or “OU Kosher for Passover. Here is a suggested leavening removal guide. Try to eat these foods during this removal time period: March 13th – March 20th: All foods containing leaven or the 5 forbidden grains. March 21st – March 28th: All canned goods containing leaven or the 5 forbidden grains. March 29th – April 3rd: All cereal products containing leaven or the 5 forbidden grains. March 25th – March 31st: All bread, crackers, and pastry products containing leaven or the 5 forbidden grains. April 1st – April 5th: All seasonings, sauces, and condiments containing leaven or the 5 forbidden grains. Sundown, April 6th: All leavened products should be out of the home. The general idea is to symbolize a purified life in Jesus by “eating clean” for the 7 days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. This diet is also a healthier way to eat. III. Here are some examples of foods to keep in your home: All fresh fruits, vegetables, 100% fruit juices, milk, eggs, unflavored nuts, peas, beans, rice, quinoa, matzah, good quality meats, and packaged foods with the or “OU Kosher for Passover” symbols. Most major grocery stores in the Houston area now have a Kosher food section. Example of Kosher for Passover product labels: Warning: While many items marked Parve or Pareve (meaning “neutral”) may be kosher for Passover, not all items are. Please read the package label and ingredients carefully. 9

Here are some examples of items you should remove from your home. Accent ® Seasoning Alcoholic beverages Baker’s yeast Bakery products (i.e. bagels, donuts, cookies, cakes) Bread of all kinds Breaded fish/chicken/meat Brewer’s yeast Most catsup. Read the label! Cheeses & Processed Cheese Spread All Crackers (Saltine, Wheat Thins, etc) Doritos & flavored chips Aged and fermented products Wheat Flour, all kinds Bottled water with minerals (it contains Sodium Bicarbonate) Lipton® Noodles and Sauce Malted/barley products Pasta products Pizza Pretzels Pringles® Ramen noodles Some sausage contains grain fillers and/or yeast derivatives. Soy sauce Stuffing mix All cereal products (that contain oats, wheat, barley, rye, or spelt.) Some smoked and cured meats. Please read the label. Some curing and artificial smoking processes use yeast extract! Again, if in doubt, ask the following questions: 1. Does this food or drink contain any leavening agents? Yeast or yeast derivatives? Baking soda or baking powder? Was yeast (or any other leavening agent) involved in the process of making this food? NOTE: ALL fermented foods/drinks are NOT allowable during Passover, except that which is specifically labeled as kosher for Passover. 2. Does this food or drink contain any wheat (except matzah or matzah products), barley, rye, oats, or spelt? If the answer to either of these questions is "yes," then that food is NOT allowable during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 10

Examples of Passover Food Alternatives: I NORMALLY EAT… DURING PASSOVER I CAN EAT… Bread, Saltine Crackers, Rolls, Cornbread, Wheat Tortilla Chips, Oatmeal Matzah, Plain Corn Chips, Plain Potato Chips, Rice Cakes, Rice Cereal (Rice Chex or commercial hot rice cereals that do not contain malted barley) Chicken Noodle Soup Kosher for Passover Matzah Ball Soup French Toast or Pancakes Matzah Brie, Recipe: http://www.jewfaq.org/kfpfood.htm#Brie Chicken Nuggets Baked chicken strips, or chicken pieces rolled in matzah meal or potato flour and baked. Lasagna Matzah Lasagna, Recipe: http://www.jewfaq.org/kfpfood.htm#Lasagna Pizza Matzah Pizza! Tomato sauce, veggies and Rice Vegan Cheese, not containing yeast extract. See: galaxyfoods.com (commonly available in most major grocery stores) Wheat Pasta Rice Pasta (Gluten-free section of grocery store) Pie Matzah Cobbler: http://tinyurl.com/passovercobbler Link to other Passover cooking ideas: http://www.jewfaq.org/kfpfood.htm Sources: NKJV Bible http://homepage.mac.com/changcy/allergy/allergy-yeast.pdf http://sabbath.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/Library.sr/CT/RA/k/108/subj/dub/Deleavening.htm http://www.msgtruth.org/avoid.htm 11

Preparing for the Feast of Firstfruits and Counting of the Omer I. Feast of Firstfruits On the day of Firstfruits, believers will bring the firstfruits of any financial increase received since the Feast of Tabernacles (October 2022). The firstfruit offering, called the early firstfruit, is not your tithe or regular offering. It is separate and in addition to your tithe. You determine the amount of this special offering, symbolizing your thanksgiving to God for providing the “early” spring harvest. You may bring your offering to The KBC, use the mobile app, Connection Center Kiosk, give online or by mail. II. Counting the Omer The daily “counting of the omer” will begin on the evening of April 6th. (See: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/sefirah/omer-calendar_cdo/jewish/Omer-Calendar.htm). • See the Omer Calendar in the April Prayer guide. • After marking off the day, pray the following blessing with your children until the 50th day, “We praise You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us by Jesus Christ, our eternal Redeemer and Savior, and commanded us to count the Omer. By faith, we wait with joyful hearts to celebrate the sending of Your Holy Spirit.” • Remember to count the omer beginning at sundown, April 16th. Preparing for Pentecost (Feast of Weeks) III. Pentecost During the celebration of Pentecost, believers will bring the firstfruits of any income received since the Passover festivals. This offering is called the latter firstfruit offering. It is separate and in addition to your tithe. You determine the amount of this special offering, symbolizing your thanksgiving to God for providing the “latter” spring harvest. On Sunday, at the May 28 th worship service, we will present our latter firstfruit offering to the Lord at our Pentecost Worship Celebration. This is a special offering from any financial income since the Passover Festivals. If you are unable to meet God’s appointed time, you may bring your offering to The KBC, use the mobile app, give online, text: GIVE & your dollar amount to 713-322-7711 or mail. IV. Pentecost Celebration Activities • It is tradition to eat dairy products during Pentecost because the law was compared to milk and honey. When the Israelites were awaiting the arrival of their new commandments and were unsure as to what their new dietary laws would be, they ate only dairy products and vegetables. Eating cheesecake and blintzes is a particular favorite during this feast. • Decorate your home with flowers and greenery, which represent the latter spring harvest and the Law as a “tree of life.” • Read the “Book of Acts” with your family. • Study Scriptures about the Holy Spirit. A few Scriptures are provided below. I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!" Mark 1:8 NLT 12

The angel replied, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby born to you will be holy, and He will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35 NLT And the Holy Spirit descended on Him in the form of a dove. And a voice from heaven said, "You are my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with You." Luke 3:22 NLT "And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven." Luke 24:49 NLT Then He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:22 NLT John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:5 Pentecost Worship Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 28th. To God be the glory for the great and awesome things He has done. Thank God for our Helper, the Holy Spirit. God has extended a special invitation to all of His children. We look forward to seeing you at His parties. Expect with eager anticipation to experience more of God’s love, anointing, power, provision, authority and presence throughout the Spring Feast season. References: The Jewish Holidays: A Guide and Commentary by M. Strassfeld, 1985 A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays by R. Sampson and L. Pierce, 2004 The Life Application Bible www. Jewishholidays.com www. Judaism101.com Feasts and Holidays of the Bible by Rose Publishing, 2008 http://therefinersfire.org http://hebrew4christians.com Celebrating Biblical Feasts: In Your Home or Church by Martha Zimmerman 13

SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE ANNUAL CHURCH FAMILY FAST BEGINS Sunday, March 26, 2023 CHURCH FAMILY VIRTUAL PRAYER Monday, March 27th through Saturday, April 1 st , 2023, 12:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26 th through Friday, March 31st , 2023, 7:00 p.m. Zoom ID: 831 8465 4871 Passcode: 06011 Dial-in: 1 346 248 7799 BROTHER’S ONLY WORSHIP CELEBRATION Monday, April 3, 2023, 7:00 p.m. FEAST OF PASSOVER Sundown, Wednesday, April 5th through Sundown, Thursday, April 6th 14 ANNUAL CHURCH FAMILY FAST ENDS Sundown, Saturday, April 2, 2023

VIRTUAL SEDER CELEBRATION Wednesday, April 5 th , 7:00 p.m. FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD Sundown, Thursday, April 6 th through Sundown, Thursday, April 13th FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD WORSHIP CELEBRATION Thursday, April 13th 7:00 p.m. FEAST OF FIRSTFRUITS Sundown, Friday, April 7th through Sundown, Saturday, April 8th RESURRECTION WORSHIP CELEBRATION Sunday, April 9th, 2023, 9:30 a.m. FEAST OF PENTECOST Sundown, Saturday, May 27th through Sundown, Sunday, May 28th FEAST OF PENTECOST WORSHIP CELEBRATION Sunday, May 28th 7 p.m. 15 NIGHT OF MIRACLES, HEALING, AND DELIVERANCE Wednesday, May 31st 7 p.m.

FASTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADULTS I. What is a Fast? The Hebrew word for fasting means “to cover the mouth.” The Greek word for fasting means “not to eat.” Simply put, fasting means to abstain from food. Fasting involves turning away from foods that the body craves in order for our spirit to concentrate on God in worship, service, and praise. Fasting has been a part of Christianity through the ages. It is a form of spiritual and scriptural sacrifice. Fasting does not change or impress God. Fasting changes us. Through fasting, Christians are empowered to discipline their daily relationship with the Lord. The fast will consist of abstaining from food. In other words, you are fasting if you are not eating food. The primary method of fasting will be one (1) meal each day. Social Media/TV Options Fasting is an opportunity for Christians to practice the fruit of self-discipline by abstaining from personal pleasure to focus our entire attention on God. Therefore, during the Church Family Fast, you can also include abstaining from all forms of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap-Chat, etc. or you can choose the technical option by abstaining from watching shows on television, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu or online streaming. The focus is to go silent and keep all forms of social media and TV off throughout the fast. However, remember to choose either of these options or both only in addition to our primary method of fasting which is no food. II. Why Should We Fast? John Wesley, the original organizer of the Methodist Movement, fasted. In fact, he fasted twice a week. More importantly, Jesus Christ fasted! We fast as a Church Family because God’s blessings reside in our unity. This special time encourages us to be “like-minded, having the same love and being of one accord and of one mind” (Philippians 2:1-3). III. Who Should Fast? Prayerfully, each member will participate in the Church Family Spiritual Fast. Please consult your physician about your fasting if: (1) you are pregnant; (2) you are on prescribed medication; (3) you are under a doctor’s care; (4) you have experienced illness on a previous fast; (5) or, you do not normally eat anyway. YOUR PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER THIS FAST! FOLLOW YOUR PHYSICIAN’S ORDERS!!! IV. Why Fast? The benefits include: 1. Having a closer relationship with God, our Father, who created us; 2. Focusing you on Jesus, the Supply, and Supplier of your benefits and blessings; 3. Becoming more sensitive and responsive to the Holy Spirit; 4. Presenting the opportunity for you to spend more time waiting on the Lord; 5. Intensifying your prayer life; 6. Aiding in removing unbelief; 16

7. Breaking yokes of bondage; 8. Sharpening your intellect, skill, discernment, and understanding; 9. Aiding in clarity of spiritual hearing when guidance or a decision is needed from the Holy Spirit; 10. Hastening emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical healing for both individuals and the community; 11. Fostering personal discipline that will help to reduce impulsive fleshly urges that do not align with Scripture; and, 12.Demonstrating (to yourself) an act of scriptural obedience. V. How to Fast The primary method of fasting for the Church Family Spiritual Fast will be one (1) meal each day eaten after 6:00 p.m. Meals should be completed within 75 minutes from the moment you put food into your mouth. Fasting Options include: 1. “Veterans” - Veterans are those members who have participated in the Church Family Spiritual Fast two or more times. 2. “First Round Draft Choices” - (First Rounders are those persons who have never fasted or have only participated in a Church Spiritual Fast one time.) First Rounders will eat two (2) meals per day, one at breakfast before 8:00 a.m. and one after 6:00 p.m. Be consistent; eat the breakfast meal at a routine hour. Complete your meals within 75 minutes from the moment you put food into your mouth. Please pray the daily prayer topic during the time of the skipped meal (lunch meal) and during your regular prayer time for the day. 3. “Special Teams” consist of persons who are under a doctor’s care, pregnant, or unable to miss a meal for health reasons. Special Teams should eat regularly scheduled meals. Participation in the Church Family Spiritual Fast will consist of abstaining from foods such as sweets, carbonated beverages, bread, meats, or any food that you feel “you must have at least a little of every day.” It is important for the Church Family to be of one mind and heart. Please fast in accordance with the above-listed instructions. Fasts such as a “cleansing fast,” “grapefruit fast,” and others are not appropriate during this special time. VI. Requirements for Fasting 1. No nibbling! If you feel hungry (that’s expected and normal), drink water and pray. 2. No sweets (including sweeteners), chips, candy, chewing gum, soft drinks, or any other junk food should be eaten at any time during the fast by Veterans, First Rounders, or Special Teams. 3. If you experience headaches, fatigue or weakness, faint feelings, nausea, fever, and/or extreme hunger, eat a piece of fruit, slice of bread, crackers, or vegetables (preferably raw). Consult your physician if these feelings persist. 17

4. Water only! Please restrict your liquid intake to water. No sodas, juices, fruit juices, lemon water, or flavored water. If you are fasting no food, please drink at least 64oz – 80oz of water each day. Raw vegetable juices are permitted if you are fasting no food. 5. If you experience “blackouts” while exerting energy, please eat a light, nutritionally balanced meal. 6. If you are eating once a day, it is recommended that you do not exercise during the fast. 7. As I Corinthians 7:5 tells us, no lovemaking for married folk! (Single Christians are already abstaining.) Both spouses should agree to the fast as a sacrifice of consecration to the Lord. If one of the spouses is not in agreement with I Corinthians 7:5, then do not abstain. There must be an agreement between marital partners. 8. Individual prayer times for each day are 6:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. If your schedule does not allow for these hours, please adjust your schedule to include a morning prayer time and an evening prayer time. 9. If you “fall off” the fast, get back on. Do not allow the devil to condemn you. Ask your covenant partner (see Covenant Partnering on page ) for help. VII. What Are We Praying About During the Fast? This Power Guide contains the prayers that we will pray during the fast and Fall Feasts. Please pray each prayer on the appropriate day as designated by the Prayer Topic Calendar. VIII. How Can We Be a Blessing While Fasting? In Isaiah 58:6-2, the Lord explains that an acceptable fast to Him includes feeding and clothing those in need. In addition to praying, you can bless others by using some of the money you would spend on eating out or buying groceries to provide food and clothing for others. See details on the Promise of Giving on page 21. IX. Schedule of Fast March 26th Fast Begins April 2nd Fast Ends X. CHURCH FAMILY VIRTUAL PRAYER All church members are asked to participate with prayer at 12:00 p.m. and/or 7:00 p.m. daily. Monday, March 27th through Saturday, April 1st, 2023, 12:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26th through Friday, March 31st, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Zoom ID: 831 8465 4871 Passcode: 06011 Dial-in: 1 346 248 7799 XII. Recommended Readings 1. God’s Chosen Fast: A Spiritual and Practical Guide to Fasting by Arthur Wallis 2. Prayer and Fasting by Dr. Kingsley Fletcher 3. Celebrating Biblical Feasts in Your Home or Church by Martha Zimmerman 4. A Family Guide to the Biblical Holidays by Robin Sampson & Linda Pierce 18

5. The Messianic Church Arising by Dr. Robert D. Heidler XIII. You Can Fast in Jesus’ name! While fasting, keep your countenance positive. Matthew 6:16-18 tells us not to “advertise our fasting.” Keep your fasting a secret. Be sensible and do your best. God does not smile upon “super fasters.” Expect God to be AWESOME and to do AWESOME things through you and the Church Family. God bless you! 19

Fasting Instructions for Children and Youth God gives us pastors according to His heart who will feed us with knowledge and understanding (Jeremiah 3:15). We must obey our pastors for they watch over our souls (Hebrews 13:17). Parents should teach and guide by their example the importance of following the leadership of our pastors. When Pastor Caldwell proclaims the fast, children and youth are capable of obeying and participating. Parents, please prayerfully consider including your children and youth in the Church Family Spiritual Fast. It will be a blessed experience for them and it will begin to lay a foundation for their future. Your support and encouragement are recommended to maximize your child’s success. I. What is a Fast? The Hebrew word for fasting means “to cover the mouth.” Fasting has been a part of Christianity through the ages. It is a form of spiritual and scriptural sacrifice. Fasting does not change or impress God. Fasting changes us. Through fasting, Christians are empowered to discipline their daily relationship with the Lord. II. Why Should Children and Youth Fast? • To have a closer relationship with God our Father and Jesus Christ; • To become more sensitive and responsive to the Holy Spirit; • To present the opportunity for you to spend more time waiting on the Lord; and • To build your prayer life. As children and youth fast, they, too, will receive the benefits and blessings of obedience and fasting. III. How to Fast • Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. • Eat healthy vegetables, fruits, meats, breads, milk, and cereal. • Eat a healthy snack between meals such as fruit, vegetables, etc. • Drink WATER, 100% JUICE, and MILK as the only beverages. NO SWEETS, PIZZA, FRENCH FRIES, CHIPS, CANDY, CHEWING GUM, SOFT DRINKS, OR ANY OTHER JUNK FOODS! V. What Are We Praying About During the Fast? Please help your child (ren) pray each prayer on the appropriate day as designated by the Prayer Topic Calendar. 20

COVENANT PARTNERING Ecclesiastes 4:12 states, “Though one may be empowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not easily broken.” It is highly recommended that you choose a Covenant Partner. This person will pray with you, encourage you, and remind you of God’s faithfulness. Choose someone who will walk with you throughout the duration of the fast. Remember, your most important Covenant Partners are God our Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. As One, trust them to help and strengthen you and your Covenant Partner(s) during the Church Family Fast. Guidelines for Covenant Partnering · Guidelines for choosing Covenant Partners are as follows: • Married couples partner with married couples; • Single women partner with single women; and • Single men partner with single men. · Be sure to exchange telephone numbers or e-mail addresses. · During the fast, please communicate, pray, encourage, and hold each other accountable. THE PROMISE OF GIVING The Promise of Giving is designed to encourage giving while fasting. In Isaiah 58:6-12, the Lord explains that an acceptable fast to Him includes feeding and clothing those who are in need, restoring broken relationships with family, and sharing with strangers. During this fast, you are encouraged to use some of the money that you would spend on groceries and eating out by providing for others. Church Family, for Spring Feasts this year, we are rallying around The KBC Kenya to provide coats and books for children and youth and funds to help with the center’s needs. To support The KBC Kenya through The Promise of Giving, visit: https://www.kingdombuilders.com/giving/ 21

CHOW TO USE YOUR KINGDOM BUILDERS’ POWER GUIDE Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the topics that we have asked of Him. I John 5:14-15 The Power Guide is designed as a tool for study, reflection and prayer. Each prayer is written based on the model of the Lord’s Prayer (see Matthew 6:9-13). In order to maximize the use of your guide, please follow the listed instructions. 1. Set aside a few minutes each day to pray individually, with your family or prayer partner(s). Gradually build your prayer time with the Lord to at least thirty (30) to sixty (60) minutes each day. You can split up your prayer time, if necessary, and pray a few minutes in the morning and evening. You choose the time of day that is good for you. Find a comfortable place to pray and turn off any distractions. If you have small children who need most of your attention, pray the daily prayer with them. Let God’s Word saturate their hearing. 2. Refer to the Prayer Topics Calendar on page 23 for the specific prayer for the day. Only pray for the prayer topic that is assigned to that day so that we are unified in our daily praying. Please do not get ahead of the prayer for the day. Before praying the “Scriptural Prayer,” first read the Scriptures listed for “Scripture Reading.” 3. Pray the assigned prayer out loud. There is power in your verbal expression. Parents please encourage your children to pray their prayer topics in the Children’s Power Guide out loud. Youth (ages 13-17) may use the Adult Power Guide. 4. These prayers are intended to be a springboard to help you with your prayerful conversations. Trust the Holy Spirit to help you to expand upon the prayer that you are praying for the day. If you speak in tongues, please pray in tongues over each prayer topic. Relax, listen and enjoy the Lord. 5. Record any reflections, revelations, or inspiration given by the Holy Spirit in the Prayer Expectation section at the end of the Power Guide. 6. Believe that the Lord is hearing your prayer and know in your heart that your praying will produce God’s results for the prayer topic you are praying for. 7. After praying, make your daily power confession by using the Daily Power Confessions located on page 55 in the back of your Power Guide. When you speak God’s Word over your life, you activate the power of His Word to work in your life and produce God’s results for your life. Expect God’s Word to transform your life. We also recommend that you speak the Power Confessions over your family. 8. Enjoy your time spent with the Lord and thank you for helping to implement God’s plans for our Church Family. God Bless You! WV Leadership Team 22

Prayer Topic Calendar Youth & Adults March 2023 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Prayer Topic #1 2 Prayer Topic #2 3 Prayer Topic #3 4 Prayer Topic #4 5 Prayer Topic #5 6 Prayer Topic #6 7 Prayer Topic #7 8 Prayer Topic #8 9 Prayer Topic #9 10 Prayer Topic #10 11 Prayer Topic #11 12 Prayer Topic #12 13 Prayer Topic #13 14 Prayer Topic #14 15 Prayer Topic #15 16 Prayer Topic #1 17 Prayer Topic #2 18 Prayer Topic #3 19 Prayer Topic #4 20 Prayer Topic #5 21 Prayer Topic #6 22 Prayer Topic #7 23 Prayer Topic #8 24 Prayer Topic #9 25 Prayer Topic #10 26 Prayer Topic #11 27 Prayer Topic #12 28 Prayer Topic #14 29 Prayer Topic #15 30 Prayer Topic #1 31 Prayer Topic #2 23

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Prayer Topic #1: A Prayer for Women Scripture Reading: Psalm 97, Colossians 1:9-14 Reflections of the Heart: Women are God’s woven tapestry. God loves women so much that He sent His Son to earth through one. Created in His image, women are the strength and beauty of a society, whether single or married, may our lives be a daily reflection of His Glory! Scriptural Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are our God and there is none other. We worship You in the splendor of Your Holiness. You are the true and living God to whom all honor and glory belongs. We thank You for creating us in Your image. We earnestly search for You; our souls thirst for You and our bodies long for You in this land where there is no water. Thank You for having good plans for our lives, to give us a future, and a hope and not plans for disaster. We declare our thanks and devotion to You for Your goodness and loving-kindness towards us. We will love You, Lord our strength. You are our Rock, our fortress and our savior. You are our God, our strength in whom we will trust. Thank You, Father, for blessing the women of our church and community. Lord, You created women to be the mothers of humanity. Today, we declare that the women of our church will not copy the behavior and customs of this world, but they will be transformed by the Holy Spirit to do what is good and pleasing and perfect in Your sight. We confess that our women will possess love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We declare that our wives will honor their husbands and submit themselves to God by loving their husbands. We confess that our single women will excel in their academic and professional careers and they will devote themselves to serving God. Our women are blessed and they shall flourish like palm trees and be as strong as the cedars of Lebanon. They are planted in the house of our God and they shall flourish in His courts. Our women will bear fruit in their old age and they shall be fresh and flourishing. They will declare that the Lord is just, He is their Rock, and there is no evil in Him. We declare that our mothers will direct their children onto the right path, and their children, when they are older, will not leave that path. We confess with holy boldness that our women, who are mothers, will give their children the Word of God, love and encouragement. Ask Holy Spirit how you can specifically pray for a woman in your life: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Father, we ask You to give each woman a complete knowledge of Your will along with spiritual wisdom and understanding. Please order their days so that their daily activities are balanced and fruitful. Make the crooked places in our families straight and perfect those things that concern them. Please help our singles and married women to live with all godliness and contentment, which is great gain. For those singles who desire a mate, help them to wait patiently on You. Knit the hearts of our married women closer together with their husbands and give them courage to live Your Word in every facet of their marriage. Father, please restore the broken places in those marriages that are struggling. Increase Your love and security in those marriages that are doing well. Father, we ask You to bless all the women of our Church Family. 25

Father, please forgive our women for not trusting You with their lives. Forgive them for quick tempers and a lack of patience. Forgive those who are mothers for not raising their children according to Your word. Forgive mothers for allowing the television, radio, video games, music, older siblings and activities to raise their children. Forgive mothers for saying negative words against their children’s father. Forgive both married and single women for not seeking help when feeling anxious, depressed, fretful, angry, and overwhelmed. Father, please forgive our women for all of their sins. Lord, remind us all to forgive; and help us to be quick to forgive. Lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from the evil one. Father, You laid the foundations of the earth and determined its dimensions. You keep the sea inside its boundaries and declared that the proud waves must stop and go no farther. You command the morning to appear and cause the dawn to rise in the east. You make daylight spread to the ends of the earth and bring an end to the night’s wickedness. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is Your name! In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text (NKJV & NLT): Psalm 29:2, Genesis 1:26, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 18:1-2, Genesis 3:20, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 5:22, I Corinthians 7:32, Psalm 92:12-15, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 1:9, Isaiah 42:16, I Timothy 6:6, Matthew 6:13, Job 38:4-5,8,11-13 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 26

Prayer Topic #2: A Spring Feasts Preparation Prayer Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 9:5-15, Exodus 12:1-20 Reflections of the Heart: As we prepare for the Spring Feasts, let us treasure the Lord’s appointed times, given to us. Let us pray with sincere gratitude and joyful expectation of more abundant life in Christ Jesus. All praises and glory be to God, our Heavenly Father, for His goodness and mercy toward us! Scriptural Prayer: Blessed Father, we thank You for including us in the promises You made to the children of Abraham. We marvel at Your great love and grace toward us. Thank You for the privilege to observe the festivals that You decreed as a permanent law. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for becoming the perfect sacrifice for our sins. You have caused all things to come together just as the Father planned. You are most deserving of our highest praise and adoration. Because of Your unfailing love, we can enter Your house. We will worship at Your Temple with deepest awe. Holy Father, as we gather together during this Spring Feasts season, it is our desire to prepare ourselves to meet with You at this consecrated time to celebrate the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of First Fruits, and the Feast of Pentecost. We will examine ourselves and confess our sins. We declare that we and our families will serve You alone. We will carefully examine our own homes and lives, and we vow to rid them of every unclean thing. We declare that we will remove all yeast from our homes as we prepare to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As a Church Family, we will celebrate these holy feasts to honor You, Father God, bringing our voluntary offerings in proportion to the blessings we have received from You. These are the things I will do to prepare for the Spring Feasts: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, give us Your divine instruction and guidance. Show us the portions of God’s Holy Word that teach us how to prepare for the Spring Feasts. Help us all to make thankfulness our sacrifice to God, and to keep the vows we have made to the Most High. Show us any hidden places of the heart that need to be cleansed of sin or idolatry. Lord, bless our families and draw us closer to You and to one another. May we always keep You and Your Kingdom first in all that we do. Father, meet with us as we celebrate the Spring Feasts to honor You. We are excited about spending this anointed time with You, and we expect to see Your glory manifest among us! Gracious Father, have mercy upon us forgive us for our stubborn reluctance and for clinging to our old traditions instead of following Your divine precepts. Forgive those who choose not to celebrate Your holy festivals or those who are unwilling to bring offerings to You. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) 27

Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Eternal Father, there is no one like You, the God of Israel. You ride across the heavens to help us across the skies in majestic splendor. Praise be to Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords! We will remember the things You have done in the past, for You alone are God. You are God, and there is no one like You. In Jesus’ name, amen! Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 5:7, II Corinthians 13:5, Psalm 32:5, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 16:10, Psalm 50:14, Matthew 6:13, Deuteronomy 33:26, Revelation 19:16, Isaiah 46:9 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 28

Prayer Topic #3: A Prayer for People to Accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior Scripture Reading: Psalm 104:24-35, Matthew 16:24-26 Reflections of the Heart: “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 Scriptural Prayer: Magnificent Father, we thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Thank You for enlightening our hearts to say “yes” to You when You called us. Thank You for deciding in advance to adopt us into Your family by bringing us to You through the Lord Jesus. Lord, You are great. We will praise You, Lord, with all that we are and we will never forget the good things You have done for us. You are the One who forgives all our sins, heals us from diseases, redeems us from death, and crowns us with love and tender mercies. We honor You as our Lord and Savior. Your majestic name fills the earth. Your glory is higher than the heavens! Heavenly Father, we declare that Your Word, as it is spoken, will move swiftly through the earth and save the lost. We confess that as the Gospel is shared, Your Word will be operative in the lives of those persons who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord (Leader) and Savior (Forgiver). Father, they will know the Truth, and the Truth will set them free. List the people that you know who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Ask the Holy Spirit for the wisdom to witness to them. Trust Him to give you the courage to approach them and the words to say to them. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Father God, since the harvest is plentiful, please send laborers to proclaim Your Word of salvation to those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Show them that their salvation comes from no one else, for You have given no other name under heaven by which they can be saved. Lord, as Your Word goes forth, touch the hearts of the unsaved to receive it. Holy Spirit, please give me the courage and boldness to witness to the unsaved. Help me to live in such a way that the light of Christ is seen in my private and public life. Holy Father, forgive the unsaved for not acknowledging You or Your Son. Forgive them for living in disobedience, hatred, rebellion, idolatry, greed, racism, adultery, fornication, injustice, and violence. Please let Your mercy and grace abound towards them. Lord, forgive us as a Church Family for not sharing Jesus and the Gospel with more people. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. 29

Lord, You have already begun to show Your greatness and the strength of Your hand. Is there any god in heaven or on earth who can perform such great and mighty deeds as You do? You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 103:2-4, Psalm 8:1, Psalm 147:15, John 8:32, Matthew 9:37-38, Acts 4:12, Matthew 6:13, Deuteronomy 3:24, Revelation 4:11 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 30

Prayer Petition #4: A Prayer of Blessing for Worship Services Scripture Reading: Psalm 12, 1 Kings 8 Reflections of the Heart: We declare 1 Kings 8:11 over our worship services "... The glory of the Lord filled His temple”. We will be a people who worship God in spirit and in truth. Scriptural Prayer: Heavenly Father, we praise You with our whole hearts; we will show forth all of Your marvelous works. We gladly rejoice in You; and we will sing praise to Your name, O Lord most High. Your Kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. You always keep Your promises. You are gracious in all You do. We thank You for blessing the families of Windsor Village Church Family and thank you for enabling us to fellowship throughout the time when we were away from our place of worship. We are thankful to You for the covenant You made with Abraham which continues to manifest in our lives and the lives of our children. Thank You for being our hope! Father, we declare by faith that the families of Windsor Village Church are blessed. We declare that we are blessed in the city and blessed in the field. We are blessed as we worship in The Kingdom Builder’s Center; our bodies and our families are blessed. We decree that You are our sun and our shield, You bestow favor and honor; and no good thing will You withhold from us as we gather in Your name, because we walk uprightly. We declare that Your glory will reign in our hearts, homes, and our church home. We are blessed of the Lord. Before we call, we are expecting You to answer; while we are still talking about our needs, we are expecting our prayers to be answered, in Jesus’ name. In what way can you be praying for the worship services? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, show us how to be wise as we gather together. Teach the staff and leaders how to properly implement the plans that You have given them. Remind the congregation to be loving, kind, gentle, and understanding. Lord we ask for Your spirit of peace to saturate our hearts and minds, and that we will be excited to worship together. Father, forgive us for being impatient and for murmuring, ungodly behavior, and unhealthy attitudes. Forgive us for not maintaining lifestyles of worship and praise when we are outside of the building. Forgive us for not praying like we should. Forgive us for the times we did not represent You well; and help us to return to our first love, which is You. Holy Spirit, show us those persons we need to forgive; and help us to forgive. Holy Spirit, lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from the evil one. Praise be to the LORD, the God of Israel, who with His own hand has fulfilled what He promised. Lord, You are the I AM that I AM. You are the One who alone can never die, who lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach. No human eye has ever seen You, nor ever will. To You, be all honor and power forever! In Jesus’ name, amen. 31

Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 9:1-2, Psalm 145:13, Deuteronomy 28:3-6, Genesis 25:5, Psalm 84:11, Genesis 27:25-29, Genesis 48:20, Isaiah 65:21-23, Matthew 6:13, Exodus 3:14, I Timothy 6:16 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 32

Prayer Topic #5: A Prayer for Faithful Lifestyles Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:1-6, Hebrews 11 Reflections of the Heart: Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Scriptural Prayer: Eternal Father, thank You for being in relationship with us. Thank You for drawing us into Your holy family through the meritorious works of Jesus Christ. Thank You for creating us to be kings of the King and lords of the Lord. Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us as we walk by faith to fulfill Your purpose for our lives. Lord, the heavens proclaim Your glory and the skies display Your craftsmanship. We will praise You with our whole hearts, tell of all the marvelous things You have done, and be filled with joy because of You. We will sing praises to Your name, O Most High! Dear Lord, as citizens of Your Kingdom, we are righteous people who live by faith. We will trust in You with all of our hearts and not depend on our own understanding. We will seek Your will in all that we do and in every situation, we will trust that You will show us which path to take. We will strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sins that so easily trips us up. We will run with endurance the race that You have set before us; keeping our eyes on Jesus, the Champion, who initiates and perfects our faith. We will seek Your Kingdom above all else, and live righteously, and trust that You will give us everything that we need. Father God, we know that You are not a man that You should lie, nor the son of man that You should repent. So, we will stand on Your Word and put all of our faith and confidence in You. As Kingdom citizens, our families will trust You with our finances, career choices, our relationship with internal and external family members and every other area of our lives. We confess that our works will reflect the faith that we have in You, Father. List those additional areas in your life where your faith needs to increase? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Heavenly Father, please help us to relinquish control to You. Transform the way we think as we meditate on the Word, so that we will embrace and walk in our Kingdom authority and rights. May our gifts and talents be a drawing mechanism for others to seek after the God we serve. Empower us to model and teach Kingdom faith to our family members, friends and neighbors. Please show us any areas in our lives where faith may be faltering such as in our ability to walk in love, compassion, and forgiveness and reveal the tools that we need to increase our faith in those areas. Lord, please help those of us who have had so many disappointments, hurtful conversations or other conflicts in life that we have a hard time walking by faith. Help us all to process these emotions and heal those internal wounds, so that we may stand boldly and walk in our Kingdom authority. Holy Spirit, please forgive us for all acts of sinfulness including lying, fornication, adultery, idolatry, profanity, deception, and addictions. Forgive us for having more faith in ourselves, our jobs, finances, gifts and talents and other people than we do in You. Forgive us for harboring dead faith. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed. Remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to 33

forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Triumphant Lord, all glory belongs to You, who alone are God. All glory, majesty, power and authority are Yours before all time and in the present and beyond all time! In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: I Timothy 6:15, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 9:1-2, Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Numbers 23:19, Matthew 6:13, Jude 25 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 34

Prayer Topic #6: A Prayer of Thanksgiving to Our Father God, Jesus Christ (Our Big Brother), and the Holy Spirit (Our Comforter) Scripture Reading: Psalm 113, John 1:1-13 Reflections of the Heart: We set aside time today to give thanks for the Father’s awesome creative work in the earth, for the sacrificial gift of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Scriptural Prayer: Gracious Father, we bless You. Thank You for being our Father, Redeemer, Shepherd and King. Thank You for reconciling us back to You through Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are thankful to You for the Holy Spirit who is the promised Advocate who teaches us and reminds of Your Word. We will praise You as long as we live. We will sing Your praises with our dying breath. Our hope is in You, the Lord, our God. You created heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. You keep every promise forever. We stand amazed at how awesome You are! Mighty Father, today we revere and honor You. You are our God and we humbly submit to Your will. You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. You existed before time and created everything that exists. Lord, only You have held the ocean in Your hand. You measured off the heavens with Your fingers and You know how much the earth weighs! You are truly amazing! Lord, You are the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. You are good to everyone and shower compassion on all of Your creation. Mighty King, You are our banner and shield, our strength and protection. Lord Jesus, You are our Savior, our Redeemer and through You we are justified. Holy Spirit, You are our Advocate, our Helper and the source of our power. We reverence and honor You, the Triune God. Hallel YAH! Take a moment and reflect on God’s presence in your life. Now, write down three things that You are grateful to Him for and begin to praise Him: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, continue to teach us how to love You, Jesus, our Brother, and our Father, God. Help us daily to love the Lord with all our hearts, souls, and strength. Please remind each of us of the many things that God does for us daily and help us to spend more time in praise and adoration. Teach us how to be thankful in all circumstances, for it is God’s will for those of us who belong to Christ Jesus. Holy Spirit, help us to always be mindful of Your presence in our daily lives and help us to be quick to respond when You quicken us to action. Forgiving Father, forgive us as a Church Family for our sins of pride, rebellion, disobedience, selfishness, hatred, and idolatry. Lord, forgive us for offering You half-hearted worship. Forgive us for disrespecting Your name and treating You irreverently. Forgive those who choose to not bless and honor You during Your feasts, which are Your special times of celebration. Forgive those of us who are parents for not teaching our children to revere and adore You. Lord Jesus, forgive those who take Your sacrifice for granted. Holy Spirit, forgive those who do not acknowledge You or Your presence in their daily lives. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or 35

faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Praise the Lord, for the Lord, our God, the Almighty, reigns! Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God, the Almighty. Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations. Who will not fear You and glorify Your name? You alone are holy! All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous deeds have been revealed. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Colossians 1:20, John 14:26, Psalm 146:2,5-6, Revelation 21:6, Isaiah 40:12, Psalm 145:9, Psalm 130:2, Deuteronomy 6:5, I Thessalonians 5:18, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 19:6, Revelation 15:3-4 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 36

Prayer Topic #7: A Declaration of Financial Blessings Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 36:8-12, Malachi 3:1-10 Reflections of the Heart: “He who loses money, loses much. He who loses a friend, loses more. He who loses faith, loses all.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Scriptural Prayer: Divine Father, we thank You for Your eternal love and unmerited grace. We thank You for Your love for us that never ceases and Your mercy which never comes to an end. Your mercies are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Thank You, Father, for being our strength, our shield, our provider and our Savior. You are great and You do wondrous things. You are God alone. Lord, You are in Your Holy temple; You are on Your heavenly throne. We exalt You, O God, and we bless Your name forever and ever. Glorious Father, as Kingdom citizens, it is Your will that we excel in the management of our finances. We recognize that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Therefore, we will earn, save, spend and invest money in obedience to Your perfect plan for our lives and our families. We will remember that it is You who gives us the power to get wealth so that the covenant which You swore to our fathers will be established. We confess that as we bring our tithes and offerings into Your house, You will pour out blessings that we will not have room to receive and You will rebuke the devourer for our sakes. Lord, because we will be faithful stewards of Your financial blessings, we expect You to confirm Your Word and make us rulers over abundant wealth. Holy Spirit, show me what I need to do so that I can be a better steward of the resources I have been blessed with: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, we ask You to teach us the true meaning of Kingdom prosperity. Help us to bind mercy and truth around our necks and write them on our hearts; causing us to have favor in the sight of God and man. Lord, help us to study Your Word, to meditate on it day and night and observe to do the things written within it so that we may make our way prosperous and have good success. Teach us to put away old mindsets and habits which produce generational curses of poverty and lack within our families. Holy Spirit, help us to be honest and upright in all of our business dealings so that we do not bring dishonor upon the Kingdom of God. Merciful Father, forgive us for our sins. Forgive us for when we have been greedy and selfish. Forgive those in our congregation and our communities for neglecting to exercise sound judgment when it comes to loans and debt. Forgive us for failing to set up an inheritance for our children and our children’s children. Father, forgive us for walking by sight, rather than walking in faith. Forgive many of us for entertaining a sense of entitlement when it comes to our worldly possessions. Forgive those in our congregation who have refused to take responsibility for unwise financial decisions. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveal them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) 37

Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Yours, Almighty God, is the power and the glory. Yours, O Lord, is the victory and the majesty. All that is in heaven and earth is Yours. Yours is the Kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 86:10, Psalm 11:4, Psalm 145:2, I Timothy 6:10, Deuteronomy 8:18, Malachi 3:10-11, Matthew 25:21, Proverbs 3: 3-4, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 84:11, Matthew 6: 13, I Chronicles 29:11 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 38

Prayer Topic #8: A Declaration of Hope and Joy for Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell Scripture Reading: Psalm 29, Philippians 4:4-8 Reflections of the Heart: God, the source of our hope, will fill us completely with joy and peace because we trust in Him. We declare our visionary Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Scriptural Prayer: Omniscient Father, as a Church Family, we thank You for being our God. We thank You for saving us through the sacrifice of Your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. We thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to instruct, guide, teach and comfort us. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for empowering us and filling our lives with joy. We also thank You for giving us leaders after your heart and a visionary who hears and obeys your commands. Hallel YAH! Awesome Father, You are great and greatly to be praised. You are to be feared above all gods. The earth is Yours and everything in it; the world and all its people belong to You. You laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. Lord, Your works are wonderful. You are our help and shield. In You, do our hearts rejoice because we trust in Your holy name. Let Your unfailing love continue to surround us Lord, for our hope is in You alone. Everlasting Father, You have been so good to us as a Church Family. We have no reason to be dejected and sad, for Your joy is our strength. Today, we confess that we will count it all joy when we fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of our faith produces patience. We confess that Your joy is Pastor Kirbyjon’s strength. We will let patience have its perfect work in us so that we may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Lord, You are the very source of hope! We boldly declare that You will fill Pastor Kirbyjon and the Windsor Village Church Family completely with joy and peace because we trust in You. We will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit, how can I continue to pray for Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell this month: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, please instruct us in our relationships, ministries, careers and finances. Make all of our hearts strong, blameless, and holy as we stand before God, our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His holy people. Remind Pastor Kirbyjon daily of the Word which tells us that a cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Holy Spirit, please help each of us to develop a joyful disposition. Help us to spread the Good News with gladness and empower Pastor Kirbyjon spread Your good news everywhere he goes. May the joy that we have as a Church Family become contagious throughout our communities. Loving Father, forgive us and Pastor Kirbyjon for all acts of sinfulness, including strife, discord, jealousy, rivalries, gossip and any abuse of power. Forgive us for when we’ve allowed the cares of this world to rob us of our joy. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) 39

Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Immortal Lord, You are the blessed and only Almighty God. You are the King of kings, and the Lord of lords. You alone can never die. You live in light so brilliant that no human can approach You. No human eye has ever seen You, nor ever will. To You belongs all honor and power forever and ever. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 96:4, Psalm 24:1-2, Psalm 33:20-22, Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 15:13, I Thessalonians 3:13, Proverbs 17:22, Matthew 6:13, I Timothy 6:15-16 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 40

Prayer Topic #9: A Declaration of Godly Relationships Scripture Reading: Psalm 22:22-25, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Reflections of the Heart: “Our love for God is measured by our everyday fellowship with others and the love it displays.” ~ Andrew Murray Scriptural Prayer: Abba Father, we thank You for righteous fellowship among the believers in our Church Family. We thank You for the precious bond we have with one another through the Holy Spirit. Thank You for the events, activities, and programs that help to create fellowship within our Church Family. We thank You with all of our hearts as we meet with Your Godly people. Lord, You are an awesome God. Your deeds are so amazing; all who delight in You should ponder them. Everything You do reveals Your glory and majesty. Your righteousness never fails. You are wonderful and Your name is highly exalted. You are worthy of the glory, honor and power. Lord, the heavens declare Your glory and the skies display Your craftsmanship. Father God, Your will is for us to live together in unity. As a Church Family, we will motivate one another to acts of love and good works. We will not neglect our meeting together; but we will encourage one another in the faith. Iron sharpens iron, so we will surround ourselves with those who have like minds so that we are positioned to glorify You in our public and private lives. We declare that our Church Family will continuously enjoy righteous fellowship, encouraging each other and building each other up. Holy Spirit, how can I strengthen the God-ordained relationships in my life? Which relationships need to end? List what He shares with you: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, we ask that You align our relationships with Your will in our homes, church, jobs and communities. Show each of us how to make more time in our daily schedules for Godly fellowship with other believers. Help our Church Family to set the example of what righteous fellowship looks like. Knit our hearts closer together in unconditional love. Holy Spirit, give us the courage to disassociate ourselves from those who operate in wickedness and disobedience to God’s will. Replace our unhealthy relationships with Godly relationships. Help us to let our light so shine before people that they may see our good works and glorify You, our Heavenly Father. Eternal Father, forgive us for acts of sinfulness. Forgive those of us who do not participate in Church Family activities. Forgive those who continue in unrighteous relationships that keep them from experiencing Your best for their lives. Forgive us for when we have been rude, unkind, and unfriendly towards others. Forgive us all for neglecting to make the effort to build our God-ordained relationships. Forgive us for the doors that we may have opened without knowing it from our childhood or adult experiences. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) 41

Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, You are to be praised forever and ever. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, power, glory, victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours. This is Your Kingdom, Lord, and You are over all things. Wealth and honor come from You alone, for You rule over everything. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for Written Text: Psalm 111:1-3, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 133:1, Hebrews 10:24-25, Proverbs 27:17, I Thessalonians 5:11, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 6:13, I Chronicles 29:10-11 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 42

Prayer Topic #10: A Declaration of Protection at Our Schools Scripture Reading: II Samuel 22:1-4, Psalm 27 Reflections of the Heart: As we live in the shelter of the Most High, we find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. The Lord is our refuge, our place of safety! He is our God and we trust in Him! Psalm 91:1-2 Scriptural Prayer: Wonderful Father, we thank You for Your love and presence at (speak the name of your school). Thank You for Your provision for our educators and students. We thank You, Lord, for safety and protection for every educator and student at (speak the name of your school). Thank You for blessing our community with Your peace. We, Your people, come before You clapping our hands and shouting with joy unto You. You are awesome, Lord Most High! You subdue nations before us and put our enemies under our feet! Father, we thank You for choosing a promised land for our inheritance. We sing praises to You, our Father, and declare that You are the King over all of the earth! Almighty Father, we decree that You are the Light and Salvation of our educators and students at (speak the name of your school), so they will not be afraid. You are their fortress, protecting them from danger, so they will not tremble. In Jesus’ name, we confess that our educators and, students, as well as those in our communities will depart from evil and do good. They will all search for peace and work to maintain it. In the authority given to us by Jesus Christ, we rebuke every spirit of fear, intimidation, murder, theft, vandalism, violence, bullying, destruction, discord and perversion from (speak the name of your school). I confess the following promises of God upon (list the name of your school). ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, give us courage and help us as Christians, to share Christ with our unsaved educators and students at (speak the name of your school). Remove the scales from the eyes of those who cannot see Your glory and faithfulness. Use us as Your instruments to be a blessing at (speak the name of your school). Holy Spirit, help each educator and student to walk in love and unity towards one another. Let Your Spirit of love permeate our school and community. Holy Spirit, unify our community and help us to stand against violence, crime, and injustice at (speak the name of your school). Merciful Father, forgive our educators and students at (speak the name of your school) for all acts of sinfulness, including theft, strife, discord, jealousy, rivalries, violence, injustice, hatred, oppression, greed, idolatry, pride, slander, sexual immorality, lewd behaviors, selfish ambition, abuse of any type, drunkenness, wild parties, division, and other sins like these. Forgive those of us who are Christians for not sharing the Gospel with our educators, students, and neighbors. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind our educators and students at (speak the name of your school) of those they need to forgive and help them to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) 43

Holy Spirit, help our educators and students at (speak the name of your school) not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one. Eternal Lord, You are the blessed and Sovereign One; the King of kings, and the Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man can see. Yours is the Kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 47:1-4,6-7, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 34:14, Psalm 5:11, Galatians 5:19-21, Matthew 6:13, I Timothy 6:15-16 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 44

Prayer Topic #11: A Prayer of Thanksgiving for The Kingdom Builders’ Center (KBC) Scripture Readings: Isaiah 12, II Chronicles 6:14-42 Reflections of the Heart: What a mighty God we serve! Our Father is using The Kingdom Builders’ Center (KBC) to not only be our place of worship on Sundays, but He is also using it to be a blessing to the community at large! Praise God for a building that allows us to reach out to those who normally would not cross our paths. Scriptural Prayer: Heavenly Father, we praise and thank You for Your merciful kindness towards our Windsor Village Church Family. Thank You for using The Kingdom Builders’ Center (KBC) to be a place of hope, help, and love for the people in our community. Thank You for entrusting our Church Family with this amazing facility. We praise You in Your sanctuary for Your mighty works and unequaled greatness. With the blast of the ram’s horn, with the lyre and harp, we will praise Your holy name. We honor and praise Your name for You are our God. You do such wonderful things; You planned them long ago, and now You have accomplished them. You are a tower of refuge to the poor and to the needy in distress. You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the heat. Loving Father, every good and perfect gift, including The Kingdom Builders’ Center, comes from You. Lord, we thank You for The KBC. We declare that this facility is a joy to all generations and a blessing to the Houston community. We declare that The KBC is a destination point for worship, recreation, education, entertainment, and relaxation. Thank You for the teams who work tirelessly to make sure the building is always in immaculate condition. We thank You for the financial, educational, social, spiritual, and community opportunities that are offered through this great facility. Thank You for BakerRipley Neighborhood Center, the Empowerment Community Development Federal Credit Union and Office Works business currently housed in the KBC. Lord, we are so grateful for the opportunity You have given us to celebrate life together as a Church Family in this magnificent building. We thank You, Gracious Father, in advance, for the New Sanctuary. Lord, You are truly great and greatly to be praised! Holy Spirit, how can I pray specifically for The KBC staff this month? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, touch the heart of the Greater Houston community to continue to utilize the services offered by The Kingdom Builders’ Center. Bless the staff and refresh their minds, bodies and spirits as they provide excellent customer service to all who enter this facility. Continue to surround the Business Office team with favor as they book events in the building. Help our Church Family to be good and faithful stewards of this fantastic building. Remind us as a Church Family to continually give thanks and reverence to the Father for this great facility. Glorious Father, forgive us for taking Your awesome deeds for granted. Forgive those in our Church Family who leave trash and debris on the seats and hallways and do not do their part to help make sure the building remains clean and well maintained. Forgive those who are ungrateful and unappreciative of what You are doing through our congregation. Forgive those members who do not tithe and give you offerings. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, 45

bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) Holy Spirit, as a Church Family, help us not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Blessing, honor, glory, and power belong to You, the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever. You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and they exist because You created what You pleased. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 150:1-2, Isaiah 25:1,4, Psalm 16:6, James 1:17, Psalm 100:4, Isaiah 60:15, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 5:13, Revelation 4:11 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 46

Prayer Topic #12: A Prayer for Children and Youth Scripture Reading: Psalm 95:1-7, Mark 10:13-16 Reflections of the Heart: “Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” Henry Ward Beecher, Reverend and Social Activist. Scriptural Prayer: Great and Holy Father, You are King over all the earth. Thank You for rewarding us with the gift of beautiful, healthy, strong, and bright children and youth. They are indeed a blessing! Thank You for all the opportunities You afford us to be affected by their innocent wonder and joyful enthusiasm. May we always seek to emulate these qualities in our own walk of faith. Thank You for keeping our children and youth safe and always in Your watchful care. Thank You for being their Heavenly Father. We will proclaim Your power. We will meditate on Your majesty, Your glorious splendor, and Your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue and we will proclaim Your greatness. We will all share the story of Your wonderful goodness. Glorious Father, as the Body of Christ, we confess that our children and youth will obey their parents because they know it pleases You. We decree that, as their parents, we will treat them with kindness and understanding so as not to aggravate them and cause them to become discouraged. Worthy Father, it is Your will that we walk in integrity before our children and youth and that they be blessed as they follow our example. We declare that they will not follow the advice of the wicked, nor stand around with sinners, neither will they join in with mockers. But they will delight in Your Word. We proclaim that our children and youth will run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, they will pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. They will enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. We confess that our children and youth are taught of You and Your Word, and they will enjoy great peace. Father, I commit to intercede for (list the names of children and youth in your life and pray for their specific needs): ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, we ask You to move upon the hearts of our unsaved children and youth to confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised Him from the dead so that they can be saved. Please remind them of the Godly instruction they have received so that when they are older, they will not leave it. Heal the hearts and mend the wounds of those children who are without their parents due to illness, death, incarceration, or abandonment. Encourage them with the assurance that no matter what happens, You will never fail or abandon them. Please protect them from any labels, evil words, or comments that society may try to place upon them. Teach them to know that because they are united with Christ they have an inheritance. Let them not be ashamed of the Good News about Christ. Please lead parents to get an understanding of the importance of their role in their children’s lives and give them the strength to lead by the best example. Give our children a compassionate heart so that they might forgive their parents’ weaknesses and failings. Almighty Father, forgive the sins of our children and youth (specifically list the sins). Forgive parents who are too distracted with the pursuit of worldly gain to properly and appropriately nurture their 47

children. Forgive our parents for (specifically list parental sins). Forgive parents who abuse or neglect their children. Heal and deliver them from generational curses that cut them off from the rich and satisfying life that Jesus came to give them. Holy Father, please forgive our children and youth who have foolishly despised wisdom and brought grief and bitterness to their parents. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind our children and youth of those they need to forgive and help them to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to show you names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He shows you, say aloud, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) Holy Spirit, help our children and youth not to yield to temptation; but deliver them from the evil one. Lord, You are the Lion of Judah, the heir of David’s throne. You have won the victory! How awesome are Your deeds! Your enemies cringe before Your mighty power. Everything on earth will sing Your praises; shouting Your name in glorious songs. By Your great power, You rule forever. You, O Mighty God, watch over every movement of the nations. All honor and glory to You, our Omnipotent King, forever and ever! You are the eternal King, the unseen One who never dies. You alone are God! In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 47:7, Psalm 127:3, Psalm 145:4-7, Colossians 3:20-21, Proverbs 20:7, Psalm 1:1-2, II Timothy 2:22, Psalm 119:165, Romans 10:9, Proverbs 22:6, Hebrews 13:5, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 1:16, I John 2:16, John 10:10, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 5:5, Psalm 66:3-4, 7, I Timothy 1:17 Today I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 48

Prayer Topic #13: A Spring Break Prayer for Our Families Scripture Reading: Psalm 96:1-6, Ecclesiastes 5:16-20 Reflections of the Heart: Spring Break is an opportunity for our children and youth to spend a week relaxing, laughing, playing, and spending time with their friends and family. et’s pray that our children and youth have a safe, funfilled Spring Break. Scriptural Prayer: Faithful Father, we thank You for time to take a break. Thank You for blessing our children in school and helping them with their midterm tests and projects. Thank You for being a loving Father to all of us. We bless Your Holy name. We come before Your presence with thanksgiving and we shout joyfully to You, the Rock of our salvation. Lord, You are the great God and the great King above all gods. In Your hand are the deep places of the earth; the mightiest mountains are Yours. The sea is Yours, for You made it, and Your hands formed the dry land. Lord, You are our God and we are the people You watch over, the flock under Your care. Mighty Father, You make everything beautiful in its own time. Your Word declares that there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. We confess that our children and youth of Windsor Village will be happy and enjoy themselves during their spring break. We declare that as they live in Your shelter, Most High, and find rest in the shadow of the Almighty, no harm will come near them. Peace, be still in every home during this week. Lord, we declare that as our families spend time together during this week, the hearts of the parents will be turned back to their children, and the hearts of the children back to their parents. By faith, we declare that our children and youth will obey their parents and mothers and fathers will not provoke their children to anger by the way they treat them. The joy of the Lord will be their strength. List your specific requests for your family during spring break and take those concerns to the Lord in prayer: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, help our parents to plan for Spring Break. Show them what activities You want them to participate in. Please open financial doors so that our families will have enough resources to enjoy their plans. Keep our families safe. Surround our children and youth with Godly friends who will not lead them into destructive or harmful activities. Protect families who will be attending the rodeo. For those who are traveling, please dispatch Your angels to watch over them. Heal any broken relationships within the family and draw all of our families closer together. Redeeming Father, please forgive our children and youth for disobedience and all acts of sinfulness. Forgive those parents for any abuse or neglect of their children and youth. Forgive those for being so preoccupied with their own needs that they fail to have structure in their homes for healthy meals and quality family time. Forgive those for not always supporting their children’s educational needs. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind our families of those they need to forgive and help us all to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people 49

that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.) Holy Spirit, help our families not to yield to temptation but deliver us all from the evil one. Sovereign Lord, Your name is very great; Your glory towers over the earth and heaven. You are worthy, Lord, to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things and they exist because You created what You pleased. You are Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 95:1-5,7, Ecclesiastes 3:11-12, Psalm 91:1,10, Mark 4:39, Proverbs 3:6, Colossians 2:2, Malachi 4:6, Ephesians 6:1,4, Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 148:13, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 9:6 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 50