June 2023 Prayer Guide

2023 June POWER GUIDE Genesis 8:22 "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease." 1

Table of Contents A. Schedule-at-a-Glance 3 B. How to Use Your Kingdom Builders’ Power Guide 4 C. Prayer Calendar 5 D. Prayers Topics 6 1. A Prayer for Spiritual Maturity in the Body of Christ 7 2. A Declaration of Freedom 9 3. A Prayer for Our Fathers 11 4. A Summer Prayer for Our Families 13 5. A Prayer for Favor and Protection for The KBC Kenya 15 6. A Declaration for Justice 17 7. A Prayer for Incarcerated Youth and Adults 19 8. A Declaration of Holiness for Our Youth 21 9. A Prayer Concerning Overcoming Addictions 23 10. A Declaration of Worship to God, Our Father 25 11. A Prayer Regarding Poverty 27 12. A Declaration of Kingdom Financial Prosperity 29 13. A Prayer Regarding Racism in the United States 31 14. A Prayer for Shooting Victims and Survivors 33 15. A Prayer Concerning the Weather in the Greater Houston Area 35 E. Daily Power Confessions 37 2

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HOW 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). 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 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 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. I 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 4

Prayer Topic Calendar Youth & Adults June 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 #4 18 Prayer Topic #3 19 Prayer Topic #2 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 #13 29 Prayer Topic #14 30 Prayer Topic #15 5

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Prayer Topic #1: A Prayer for Spiritual Maturity in the Body of Christ Scripture Reading: Psalm 89:5 -11, Hebrews 5:11-14 - 6:1-12 Reflections of the Heart: As believers, we should always be learning, growing, and maturing in the Word of God. As a Church Family, we should be continually moving from the milk to the meat of God’s Word. Scriptural Prayer: Our Father, thank You for Your Word which instructs and guides us. Thank You for Your rod and Your staff which protect and comfort us. Thank You for Your love which can never be separated from us. Father, with all that we are, we will praise Your name as long as we live. You made heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them. You keep every promise forever. You are righteous in everything that You do, You are filled with kindness. Lord, You are close to all who call on You in truth. You grant the desires of those who fear You; You hear their cries for help and rescue them. Loving Father, You have given us pastors and teachers to equip us to do Your work and to build up the church, the Body of Christ. It is Your will that we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of Your Son so that we will be mature in You Lord; measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ Jesus. Therefore, we confess that as members of the Body of Christ, we will be a community of faith who will study God’s Word so that we are not ashamed and will correctly explain the Word of truth. Lord, it is not Your desire for us to be unskilled in the Word of righteousness like babes in Christ, but You want our senses to be developed to recognize the difference between right and wrong like those who are mature. We declare that we are a body of believers who are becoming very skillful in God’s Word and more sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leadership. We know that if we live according to the flesh, we will die, but if we live by the Spirit and put the deeds of the body to death, we will live. We confess that, daily, we are moving from the sincere milk of God’s Word to becoming meat-eaters. We commit to reading and meditating on God’s Word daily. Holy Spirit, show me the areas of my life where I am still a spiritual infant and what I need to do to mature in those areas: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, enlighten our hearts through the Word of God. Help the members of the Body of Christ to fully obtain knowledge of the Father’s will and to walk in spiritual wisdom and understanding. Remind us to always honor and please the Lord so that we will produce every kind of good fruit. Stir up our hearts to hunger and thirst after righteousness, so that we may be filled. Holy Spirit, please help those who are emotionally immature to commit their ways to You and help them to manage their emotions. Change their appetites so that their desires are for God instead of the world. Forgiving Father, please forgive those who have been lazy about learning more about You. Forgive those members who do not acknowledge You in all of their ways. Forgive them for depending on themselves instead of You, Your Son, and Your Holy Spirit. Forgive those who carry offenses, grudges, and anger. Forgive all of us for acts of pride, rebellion, disobedience, selfishness, hatred, and idolatry. Forgive those members who, instead of walking by faith, allow their passions and lusts to lead them. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind all of us of those we need to forgive and help us to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance 7

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 to you, 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. Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations. Who will not fear You, O Lord, 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: Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:38, Psalm 146:1-2,6, Psalm 145:17-19, Ephesians 4:11-12, II Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 5:13-14, Romans 8:13, Colossians 1:9-10, Proverbs 3:6, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 15:3-4 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 8

Prayer Topic #2: A Declaration of Freedom Scripture Reading: Psalm 113:2-6, 2 Corinthians 3:17 Reflections of the Heart “Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” ~ Coretta Scott King Spiritual Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank You, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of Your wonderful deeds. Lord, we thank you and praise your glorious name! Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! Thank You, Holy Spirit, for empowering us to be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ and being God’s guarantee for the inheritance He promised. Because of You, this guarantee includes that we have been purchased to be His own people. Hallel YAH! Father God, we praise You, our Savior. Each day, You carry us in Your arms; You are the God who saves. Mighty God, Your Word says that we have not received a spirit that makes us fearful slaves; instead, we have received Your Spirit when You adopted us as Your children. We confess that the same Holy Spirit who resurrected Jesus from the dead now dwells within us. It is the Holy Spirit who gives life to our mortal bodies, just as He gave life to Christ and raised Him from the dead. Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory You will reveal to us later. For we wait eagerly for that future day when You will reveal who Your children really are. You freed the Israelites from Egypt, the Jews from the Holocaust and the American Negro from slavery, for which many states now celebrate on June 19th. We declare that these are forerunners to a future that will guide us toward justice and freedom for all regardless of race, creed, gender or ethnicity. List how you will commit to praying for our nation: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, as we celebrate our liberty at special times throughout the United States, remind us of those who struggled before us to ensure freedom. Even as we honor days like June 19th and what it stands for, give us the courage to acknowledge and destroy racism, so that we are able to obey the commandment to love one another. Prevent any works of evil that would hinder us from being just and fair, doing what is right and good, and carrying out the Lord’s original plans and purposes for our lives. Help all people to seek Your wisdom and allow You to direct their paths as they do their part in reforming our nation. Holy Spirit, we pray that the Body of Christ will rise up in leadership to demonstrate God’s love as our nation works to identify and replace racism and oppression of any kind with justice and righteousness. Merciful Father, forgive us for not completely yielding control of our lives to You. Forgive those who do not stand for justice and righteousness for all people. Forgive Christian leaders who fail to teach believers Your Word about how You look upon the hearts of all people and not upon their physical human characteristics. Forgive our nation for all acts of sinfulness. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us 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 9

and ask the Holy Spirit to show you names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He shows you, 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 not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. How great are You, O Lord! Your power is absolute! Your understanding is beyond comprehension! You are mighty, but You do not despise anyone! You are mighty in both power and understanding. Wealth and honor come from You alone, for You rule over everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and at Your discretion people are made great and given strength. In the mighty and wonderful name of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 75:1, 1 Chronicles 29:13-14, Ephesians 1:14, Psalm 68:19- 20, Romans 8:11-15, Romans 8:18-19, Psalms 147:5, Job 36:5, I Chronicles 29:12 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 10

Prayer Topic #3: A Prayer for Our Fathers Scripture Reading: Psalm 134, Psalm 128 Reflections of the Heart: As a Church Family, we declare that our fathers are loving and compassionate leaders in their homes. They are successful in their communities, professional lives, and in our Church. We praise and thank God for them, daily! Scriptural Prayer: Triumphant Father, we thank You for the fathers in our Church Family. Thank You for reminding them daily that they are created in Your image. Thank You for crowning each of them with glory and honor. Thank You for helping them to take their rightful place as the head of their homes. We, Your servants, give praise to You, Lord. Your name will be blessed now and forever! Everywhere from east to west, Your name shall be praised. Lord, You are high above the nations; Your glory is higher than the heavens. No one can be compared with You! Not to us, O Lord, but all glory will go to Your name for Your unfailing love and Your faithfulness. Majestic Father, by faith, we declare that the fathers in our Church Family are saved, sanctified, and filled with Your Holy Spirit. They are priestly providers and protectors of their families. We confess that our fathers will not copy the behavior and customs of this world; but they will allow You, Lord, to transform them into new men by changing the way they think. We decree that our fathers are the head and not the tail; they are always on top and never at the bottom. They are not victims of society; but they are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. Their children will honor them; for this is right in Your sight. We confess that our fathers will not provoke their children to anger by the way they treat them; but they will raise them with the discipline and instruction that comes from You, our Heavenly Father. Above all, we confess that our fathers have victorious futures because Your plans for them are of hope, filled with good and not evil. We decree that the fruit of love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are evident in their lives. The light of Jesus is reflected in their actions. We confess that our fathers are mighty men of valor. I will pray for the following fathers in our Church Family this month: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, we ask You to fill our fathers with the knowledge of Your Word in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Please order their days so that their daily activities are balanced and fruitful. Make the crooked places in their lives straight and perfect those things that concern them. Help each father to not grieve Your Spirit. Teach them how to develop the individual spiritual gifts and talents of their children. Restore the broken or struggling relationships between fathers and children. Increase Your love in those father/child(ren) relationships that are doing well. Holy Spirit, comfort those who have experienced the death of their father and equip us as a Church Family to provide the support that they may need. Faithful Father, forgive our fathers for sins of disobedience, selfishness, and lying. Forgive our wives and mothers for taking on the roles You have ordained for husbands and fathers. Forgive us as a society for focusing on the fathers who are not living up to their responsibilities while ignoring those who are taking care of their families. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). 11

Holy Spirit, remind our fathers 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.) Holy Spirit, help our fathers not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one. Exalted Lord, we praise Your name. Your name is great; Your glory towers over the earth and heaven. You are worthy, Lord, to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things; by your will they exist and were created. You are Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Genesis 1:26, Psalm 8:5, Psalm 113:1-5, Psalm 115:1, Romans 12:2, Deuteronomy 28:13, Romans 8:37, Ephesians 6:1,4, Jeremiah 29:11, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:14, Joshua 1:14, Colossians 1:9, Isaiah 45:2, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 148:13, Revelation 4:11, Isaiah 9:6 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Prayer Topic #4: A Summer Prayer for Our Families Scripture Reading: Psalm 100, John 4:1-24 Reflections of the Heart: "A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money." ~artist John Ruskin Scriptural Prayer: Wonderful Father, we thank You for our children and youth. We thank You for blessing them through a challenging school year. Thank You for protecting and watching over them as they return to extracurricular activities. Thank You for blessing them with a chance for recreation, rest, and relax during the summer. Father, 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. Holy Father, we declare that our children and youth live in the shelter of the Most High and rest in the shadow of the Almighty. As a result, no harm will come near them during the summer. In accordance to their obedience, we declare that they are blessed in the city and in the country. They are blessed when they come in, and when they go out. We confess by faith, that our children and youth will not follow the advice of the wicked or stand around sinners, or join in with mockers; but they will delight and meditate in Your Word day and night. We declare that they will give their bodies as living and holy sacrifices to You, Lord. They will not copy the illicit behavior and customs of this world because they are transformed into new people by the way they think. We confess that every youth who is seeking summer employment will find it because they are surrounded with favor like a shield. Lord, we decree that our children and youth are taught of You and they enjoy great peace. List your specific requests for the children and youth during the summer and take those concerns to the Lord in prayer: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, please touch the hearts of our children and youth to fear You and hate evil, pride, arrogance, and a perverse mouth. Cause them to walk according to the Holy Spirit and not their flesh. Let the mind of Christ be established in them. Help them to honor and obey their parents, so that things may go well with them and that they will have long life on the earth. Empower our parents and guardians with the knowledge and skill to structure a lifestyle that will compel our children and youth to honor and obey You as their God. Please give our parents and guardians the wisdom, strength, and guidance they need to plan, organize, and implement safe summer activities for their children and youth. Father, bless our families during the summer break with vacations. Please protect us during our times of travel, leisure, and play. Lord, provide the extra income needed for summer activities. Please keep our children and youth protected from idol minds, unwise decisions, ungodly peer pressure, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and untimely death. Holy Spirit, help each student to retain the information that they learned throughout the school year. Father, we ask You to please surround them with Your love; lead and instruct them by Your Holy Spirit, and keep them as the apple of Your eye. 13

Merciful Father, please forgive our children and youth for disobedience and all acts of sinfulness, including gossip, name-calling, bullying, rebellion, stubbornness and disrespect for authority. As parents, forgive us for any abuse or neglect of our children and youth. Forgive those who have been so preoccupied with their own needs that they have failed to have structure in their homes for healthy meals and quality family time. Forgive those who have not always supported their children’s educational needs, trained them to have good manners, or taught them to live a life of truth and integrity. Father, 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 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 our children and youth not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one. Glorious Lord, Your name is very great; Your glory towers over the earth and heaven. You alone held the oceans in Your hand. You measured off the heavens with Your fingers. You alone know the weight of the earth. Triumphant and glorious is Your name! In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text (NLT & NKJV): Psalm 95:1-5, 7, Psalm 91:1, 10, Deuteronomy 28:3,6, Psalm 1:1-2, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 5:12, Isaiah 54:13, Proverbs 8:13, Galatians 5:16, Philippians 2:5, Ephesians 6:1-3, Psalm 17:8, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 148:13, Isaiah 40:12 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 14

Prayer Topic #5: A Prayer for Favor and Protection for The KBC Kenya Scripture Reading: Psalm 148, Psalm 146:5-9, James 1:27 Reflections of the Heart: The Bible clearly states that we are to care for the widows and orphans among us. As we sow into the lives of the children at The KBC Kenya, we are sowing hope, love, and most importantly, Jesus Christ, into a new generation. Continue to pray for everyone involved with this amazing work. Scriptural Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for The Kingdom Builders’ Children (KBC) Center Kenya. Thank You for Daniel & Andrea Kibe, the volunteers, and staff. Thank You for each child whose life is being divinely transformed through The KBC Kenya. We thank You, Father, for providing food, clothing, and shelter for each child. Thank You for the financial resources for the orphanage. We give thanks to You, Lord, and proclaim Your greatness. As Your grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving and You will receive more and more glory! Redeeming Father, we will let the whole world know what You have done. May the nations praise You, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise You. Worthy Father, as a Church Family, we come before You confessing continual favor, success and protection for The KBC Kenya. Your Word tells us that pure and genuine religion in Your sight means caring for orphans in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt us. As a Church Family, we will assist the poor in their need and the orphans who require help. We command justice to operate for each child in the orphanage and we destroy the assignments of oppression, devastation, and every generational curse. As Your people, we will uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. We decree that the children at the Children Center are being well-cared-for and protected. We declare that the spirit of excellence that was upon Daniel, Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego presides upon each child in the Children Center. In Jesus’ name, we decree that The KBC Kenya is well maintained and managed. We decree that the Kibe’s, the staff, volunteers, and children at The KBC Kenya find shelter under Your wings. You are the wall of protection that surrounds them and no weapon formed against them shall ever prosper. Holy Spirit, touch the hearts of people to continue to give generously of their financial resources to aid in the expansion of the building projects so that more children can be served. Open doors of opportunity for more mission teams to go and serve on the Children Center campus. Lead the people of Kenya who are blessed with skills in construction to volunteer their time and service to the residential housing, agricultural, and library projects. Holy Spirit, touch the heart of the local medical personnel to give of their time and expertise to provide medical services to the children. Send anointed teachers who will inspire each child to fully develop the gifts and talents You have created in each of them. Holy Spirit, reveal how I can pray for and be a blessing to The KBC Kenya: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Righteous Father, as a Church Family, please forgive our sins. Forgive us for not praying consistently for the Children Center. Forgive the sins of those involved with The Kingdom Builders’ Children Center Kenya. Forgive any staff member at the Children Center for any mismanagement of time or resources. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind those involved with The Kingdom Builders’ Children Center Kenya of those they need to forgive and help them to be quick 15

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, remind those involved with The Kingdom Builders’ Children Center Kenya not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one. Sovereign Lord, You alone stretched out the sky like a canopy and laid the foundations of the earth. You stir up the sea, causing its waves to roar. The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is Your name! In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: I Chronicles 16:8, II Corinthians 4:15b, Psalm 67:3, James 1:27, Psalm 10:18, Daniel 1:17, Psalm 91:4, Job 1:10, Isaiah 54:17, Matthew 6:13, Isaiah 51:13,15 Today I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 16

Prayer Topic #6: A Declaration for Justice Scripture Reading: Psalm 118:1-9, Psalm 140 Reflections of the Heart: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19 Scriptural Prayer: Eternal Father, we thank You for being the just Judge. Thank You for hearing us when we call to You for help for our nation. Thank You for moving on the hearts of Your people to establish peace, justice, and righteousness in the earth. Lord, we will praise You with all of our hearts. Your love for us is so very great, we will give glory to Your name forever! Lord, You have rescued us from the depths of death. We will sing of Your unfailing love forever. Young and old will hear of Your faithfulness. Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. Immortal Father, we command justice to run down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream within our judicial system in America. Your Word says that justice and righteousness are more acceptable to You than sacrifice. Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne. We confess that justice and righteousness will prevail in our nation, homes, workplaces, churches, schools and communities. You are the Lord who loves all of humankind; You are no respecter of persons. Lord, You created us in Your image and it is Your desire that we, Your creation, love each other as we love ourselves. Lord, we believe that You will raise us above the injustices of racism that our nation has witnessed lately. And because Your Spirit dwells within us, the Body of Christ, we confess that we will walk in righteousness and integrity. We will not discriminate against anyone because of their race, their sex, or their age. We will not pay back evil with more evil, but we will always do things in such a way that everyone can see that we are honorable. Holy Spirit, as I watch the news, show me how to pray about the injustices in our nation: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, please help our nation to heal from the wounds that the instances of injustice have inflicted on the American people. Remind the members of the Body of Christ to not sin by letting anger control them. Grant each of us the desire and commitment to daily walk in Your justice and righteousness without prejudice or partiality. Deal with the hearts of those Christians who practice this ungodliness. Remind them to walk in Your Spirit and not in their flesh. Guide parents on how to talk with their children about this subject in a way that will not instill fear, anger, or hatred. Holy Spirit, I ask that You search my heart for areas of hidden discrimination or bias and remove it immediately from me. Abba Father, forgive us for any acts of racism, sexism, and ageism. Forgive our nation for its injustice, prejudice, and oppression. Forgive our nation for loving power and things instead of people. Please forgive those persons who are presently practicing racism, sexism, and ageism. As the Body of Christ, we renounce the gods of racism, sexism, and ageism. Forgive me, Father, for not acknowledging that when I make blanket statements about race, sex, or age that I am discriminating. 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 17

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. Triumphant King, You are greater than any other god. You do whatever You please throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths. You cause clouds to rise over the earth. You send lightning with the rain and release the winds from Your storehouses. Your name, Lord, endures forever, Your fame is known to every generation. Yours, Lord, is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 7:11, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 86:12-13, Psalm 89:1-2, Amos 5:24, Proverbs 21:3, Psalm 89:14, Acts 10:34, Genesis 1:27, Romans 12:17, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 135:5-7 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 18

Prayer Topic #7: A Prayer for Incarcerated Youth and Adults Scripture Reading: Job 36:22-33, Luke 23:32-43 Reflections of the Heart: “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 Scriptural Prayer: Our Father, we thank You for being a God of grace and mercy. Thank You for protecting our friends, family members and loved ones who are incarcerated. Thank You for Your faithful love which endures forever. Lord of Heaven’s Armies, You are our strength and our song; You have given us victory! You are our God and we will praise You. Lord, You are a warrior; Yahweh is Your name. Your right hand is glorious in power and smashes the enemy. O Lord, who is like You among the gods? You are glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, and You perform great wonders. Forgiving Father, we commit our incarcerated loved ones to You. We confess that as they trust in You and give You their lives that You will be with them and not allow them to be disgraced nor will You let their enemies rejoice in their defeat. We declare that You will show our incarcerated youth and adults the right path and point out the road for them to follow. We decree that they will be obedient and allow Your truth to lead and teach them. We confess that it is in You and You alone that they will put their hope. We declare a hedge of protection around our loved ones and that no weapon formed against them will prosper. We confess 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, Father, and meditate on it day and night. They will make You, Lord, their refuge and their place of safety. They will be rescued from every trap that is laid before them and protected from deadly disease. They will not fear the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. They will lie down and sleep at night and wake up in safety because You are watching over them. List the youth or adults that you know who are incarcerated and commit to praying for them this month: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, please encourage those who have become discouraged. Remind them that the Father is forever with them, He will never leave nor abandon them. For those youth and adults who do not know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, please send laborers to speak the Good News of the Gospel to them so that they will receive and confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Christ from the dead, so that they will be saved. For those who have been wrongfully imprisoned, we ask that You bring truth and revelation to their cases and open doors for them to be released. Please strengthen their faith in the Father and draw them closer to Him. Please comfort, strengthen and encourage the family members, especially the child whose parent is incarcerated. Heal their hearts and mend any wound that the absence of this parent has created in their life. Please protect them from the evil words and comments that society may attempt to put upon them. Please destroy every generational cycle of incarceration within our families and community. Faithful Father, we ask You to forgive the sins of those who are incarcerated. Forgive them for making wrong choices and bad decisions. Forgive them for trusting in their ways instead of Yours. Forgive those who hold anger, bitterness, and resentment. Forgive our judicial system for wrongfully 19

imprisoning the innocent. Forgive those of us who have judged them wrongfully. Forgive those of us who have helped them make poor choices by not teaching them Your ways. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind our incarcerated youth and adults 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.) Holy Spirit, help our incarcerated youth and adults not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one. Almighty Lord, You alone are God. You are the First and the Last. It was Your hand that laid the foundations of the earth; Your right hand spread out the heavens above. When You call the stars, they all appear in order. You are holy, holy, holy, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies; the whole earth is filled with Your glory. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 136:1, Exodus 15:2-3,6,11, Psalm 25:1-2,4-5, Job 1:10, Isaiah 54:17, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 91:2-3,5, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 10:9, Matthew 6:13, Isaiah 48:12-13, Isaiah 6:3 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 20

Prayer Topic #8: A Declaration of Holiness for Our Youth Scripture Reading: Psalm 25:8-10, Romans 1:18-32 Reflections of the Heart: Adolescence is a difficult, but critical, time in a child’s life. During these years, young people begin to explore and experiment with different things and people as they try to learn who they are. Let’s pray that our youth will allow the Word of God to sculpt and mold them. Scriptural Prayer: Blessed Father, we thank You for our youth. Thank You for having a plan for their lives that is good and not evil, so that they will each have a future and a hope. Thank You for filling each of them with Your precious Holy Spirit to instruct, correct and teach them how to live uprightly before You. Lord, we promise to obey Your words! With all of our hearts, we want Your blessings. Be merciful as You promised. We will ponder the direction of our lives and turn to follow Your laws. We will hurry, without delay, to obey Your commands. Lord, we are friends with anyone who fears You, anyone who obeys Your commandments. Your unfailing love, O Lord, fills the earth; teach us Your decrees. Sovereign King, we confess that our youth will truly understand that their bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit. They will give their bodies to You and will be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind You will find acceptable, for this is truly the way to worship You. They will not copy the illicit behavior and customs of this world, but they will let You, Father, transform them into new people by changing the way they think. Our youth will learn and grow in Your Word. They will know Your will for them, which is good and pleasing and perfect. We decree that they will know You and all of Your fullness. They will worship You and be thankful. Our youth will not do vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies. They will not trade the truth about You for a lie. They will not worship the things You have created, instead of You, the Creator, and they will not be abandoned to shameful desires. In Jesus’ name, we declare that our daughters will not lust for other girls and our sons will not burn with lust for other boys. Matter of fact, our sons and daughters will not have sex until they marry. We cancel every generational curse of perversion. We decree that our youth will not partake in pornography, fornication, homosexuality, bestiality, or any other sexual perversion. We confess that they will unashamedly run from sexual sin. I commit to praying for the following youth this month: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, our Deliverer, some of our youth are ensnared by the sexual perversions of this world. Please remove the scales from their eyes and circumcise their hearts so that they can see themselves reflected in God’s Word. Remind them that they are a chosen people, royal priests, a holy nation, Your very own possession. Deliver them from the shame and anger that perversion and sin create in their hearts and minds. Remind them that there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus and that nothing can ever separate them from the Father’s love that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Help our youth to make Godly choices. Convict them when they watch, read, listen to and visit internet sites that are ungodly. Surround them with strong Christian friends who will support them and hold them accountable when they are wrong. Lead them to people who love Christ more than culture. Empower 21

our youth to resist peer pressure. Holy Spirit, help our parents to be actively involved in their children’s lives. Help them to create holy, positive, home environments for their children and youth. Merciful Father, forgive our youth for any sexual sin they have participated in including pornography, fornication, homosexuality, and taking inappropriate pictures of themselves. Forgive those who do not value their bodies. Forgive those parents and guardians who have not created holy environments in their homes and lived as models of righteousness and integrity. Forgive those single parents who are not living celibate lives. Forgive those parents who allow their boyfriends and girlfriends to spend the night in the home where their children live. Forgive those married parents who are engaged in extramarital affairs. Forgive those parents who are involved with pornography and have made pornographic material accessible to their children and youth. Forgive us, as the Body of Christ, for turning a blind eye to what our children and youth are doing. Forgive us for not openly discussing sexual purity with our youth. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind our 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 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 our youth not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one. Almighty God, You are the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to You who sits on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: John 14:26, Psalm 81:1-2, Psalm 84:1-2, Psalm 63:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 1:21,24-27, I Corinthians 6:18, Acts 9:18, Deuteronomy 10:16, I Peter 2:9, Romans 8:1,39, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 22:13, Revelation 5:13 Today I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 22

Prayer Topic #9: A Prayer Concerning Overcoming Addictions Scripture Reading: I Chronicles 16:23-30, Romans 7:14-25, 8:1 Reflections of the Heart: Sometimes, we experience things in life that grip us and won’t let us go. We submit to cravings and desires that, over time, dominate and control us. But, thank God, there is a way out, and His name is Jesus Christ! Scriptural Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus, the name that is above all names. Thank You for giving us the power of the Holy Spirit which is greater than any power that exists in this world. Thank You for never giving up on us, even when we fail time after time. You are so merciful and kind. We cannot live without You, Lord. We will praise You with our whole hearts. We will tell of the marvelous things You have done. We are filled with joy because of You, Most High, and we sing praises to Your name! We know You to be a shelter for us when we are oppressed and troubled. You never abandon those who search for You. Lord, we love You. You are our strength. You are the Rock in whom we find protection and safety. Your name is worthy of praise! Faithful Father, it is not Your will for us to be lost and held captive by addictions to drugs, alcohol, sex, food, gambling, or any other vices. We decree that whoever the Son has set free is truly free. Therefore, we rebuke the spirit of addiction that seeks to destroy the lives of those within our Church Family, our personal families, and in our community. There is no other name that is powerful enough to save our loved ones who are bound by addiction than the name of Jesus. We are the righteous, and our earnest prayers have great power, producing wonderful results. We will not waver and doubt when things seem to get worse instead of better. We know that You will respond to our faith. Therefore, we declare that we will not cease to pray until our loved ones who are bound by addiction are released and delivered. We declare, in the name of Jesus, that our homes, our families, and our communities are restored back to You! List the names of friends, family, or neighbors who are struggling to break free of an addiction. Commit to pray specifically for them today: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _ Holy Spirit, make us keenly aware of those within our Church Family and community who are hurting and bound. Give us a heart of compassion toward them. Show us how to reach out to them without judging or condemning them. Remind us of Your love and grace that brought us through our trials. Heal those who are bound by addiction in every area of their hurt. Strengthen and help those who have been hurt by the fallout of addiction - the grandparents raising grandchildren, incarcerated parents, abandoned and abused children, impoverished families, and those who have lost loved ones due to addiction. Help us, as a Church Family, to build better partnerships with community organizations who are reaching out to house, educate, and rehabilitate those who want to come out of addiction. May we be salt and light to them as the Lord has commanded. Righteous Father, please forgive us for not being there when we should have for those who turned to drugs for comfort. Forgive us for judging and condemning those who are addicted. Forgive us for overlooking opportunities to show love and compassion to the hurting families who are suffering from 23

the effects of addiction. Forgive those who are addicted for turning to something unholy for help instead of turning to You. Forgive them for not responding to the voice of wisdom and making unhealthy choices in life. Forgive those of us who have at one time, knowingly or unknowingly, contributed to the cause of another’s addiction. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that You have committed). Holy Spirit, remind those who are addicted of all 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.) Holy Spirit, help those who are addicted not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one. Glorious Lord, ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything You made, we can clearly see Your invincible qualities - Your eternal power and Your divine nature. O Sovereign Lord, You have only begun to show Your greatness and the strength of Your hand to Your servants. Is there any god in heaven or on earth who can perform such great and mighty deeds as You do? In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Philippians 2:9, I John 4:4, Psalm 9:1-2, 9-10, Psalm 18:1-3, John 8:36, James 5:16, Matthew 5:13-14, Matthew 6:13, Romans 1:20, Deuteronomy 3:24 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 24

Prayer Topic #10: A Declaration of Worship to God, Our Father Scripture Reading: Psalm 44:1-8, Deuteronomy 7:1-15 Reflections of the Heart: Our God is an awesome God. He is kind, tenderhearted, and merciful. Our Father loves us with an everlasting love and He is always concerned about our welfare. He provides all that we need through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. God should always be revered and adored. He should have our utmost respect. Today, bless the Lord. Lift up your praises to the One who is the living God; our God who is our Father. Scriptural Prayer: Mighty Father, we thank You for Your love and compassion. Thank You for keeping Your covenant with us throughout the ages. Thank You for making us Your people. We bless Your Holy name. We proclaim Your unfailing love in the morning and Your faithfulness in the evening. Lord, You are compassionate, merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. Your unfailing love toward those who fear You is as great as the height of the heavens are above the earth. Let the whole world fear You, Lord. Let everyone stand in awe of You. Lord, You spoke and the world began; it appeared at Your command. You breathed the Word, and all the stars were born. Lord, You are our inheritance, in You will we hope. What a joy it is to be one of Your children. Father, You are good and Your faithful love endures forever. Wonderful Father, we reverence and honor You. You are our God and we submit our loyalty and adoration to You. You are the only true God. You are the living God and the everlasting King! Father, all of Your works will thank You, Lord and we, Your faithful followers, bless You. You are so awesome! We declare that we will keep Your commandments, walk in Your ways, and fear You. Father, Your instructions are perfect, reviving our souls. Your decrees are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Your commandments are right, bringing joy to our hearts. Your commands are clear, giving insight for living. Revering You is pure, lasting forever. Your laws are true and each one is fair. Father, Your Word is more desirable than gold, yes, even the finest gold. Your Word is sweeter than honey dripping from the honeycomb. Your Word warns us and we expect great reward as we adhere to it. Father, You are great and most worthy of praise. We will bless You at all times and constantly speak of Your praises. List three-character attributes about God, as Father, that you love: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Loving Father, please let Your ears be attentive to our prayer. Holy Spirit, teach us how to reverence and adore our Father in true holiness. Please touch the hearts of those in our congregation who do not reverence and adore You and help them to love You with all their hearts, souls, and strength. Holy Spirit, place in us a hunger and thirst for Your righteousness, so that we will be filled. Gracious Father, forgive us for sins of pride, arrogance, rebellion, disobedience, selfishness, hatred, idolatry, and lack of faith. Lord, forgive us for half-hearted worship. Forgive us for disrespecting Your name and treating You irreverently. Forgive those of us who are parents for not teaching our children to reverence and adore You. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). 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, 25

"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. Lord, You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. You are the God who is, and who always was, and who is still to come – the Almighty One. All honor and glory belong to You, God, forever and ever! You are the eternal King, the unseen One who will never die; You alone are God. Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text (NLT & NKJV): Psalm 92:2, Psalm 103:8,11, Psalm 33:8- 9, Psalm 33:6, Lamentations 3:24, Psalm 136:1, Jeremiah 10:10, Psalm 145:10, Deuteronomy 8:6, Psalm 19:7-10, Psalm 96:4, Psalm 34:1, Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 1:8, I Timothy 1:17 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 26

Prayer Topic #11: A Prayer Regarding Poverty Scripture Reading: Psalm 81:1-10, James 2:1-12 Reflections of the Heart: "I believe that as long as there is plenty, poverty is evil." ~ Robert Kennedy Scriptural Prayer: Glorious Father, we thank You for Your all-encompassing love. Thank You for giving us the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who will never leave us, but will lead us into all truth. We thank You for being the God who gives justice to the poor. Your eternal Word stands firm in heaven. Your faithfulness extends to every generation. Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves Your plans. We will never forget Your commandments, for, by them, You give us life. We give You praise and glory, Father! We adore You as the One who is over all things. Wealth and honor come from You alone, for You rule over everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and at Your discretion, people are made great and given strength. Hallelujah to Your Holy name! Divine Father, we understand that poverty is a spiritual oppression that manifests itself in lack, debt, shame, despair and injustice. Therefore, in the name of Jesus, we cancel the assignments of the spirit of poverty! We declare that our Church Family has been anointed to respond with wise, decisive action to the curse of poverty through the provision of jobs, homes, businesses, services, and community support. As kings of the King and lords of the Lord, we have the power to abolish poverty from our communities because we have been given authority over all the power of the enemy. As a Church Family, we commit to spreading the Good News about Jesus Christ, and presenting the truth in love. We will live by Your higher standard; doing what is right and just to bring hope and freedom to all people. We will not judge nor will we give favoritism or criticism based on outward appearances. We will love our neighbors as ourselves. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal how you can be a blessing to the poor in your community: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, as a Church Family, show us how to live with the Father’s global purpose in mind and not just for ourselves. Open our eyes and ears to opportunities to be used by God to bring divine intervention to someone else’s situation. Bring us, as a Church Family, closer together in unity and brotherly love. Help us to remain consistent in prayer and intercession for people who are impoverished physically, mentally and spiritually. Give us pure hearts to serve and to love unconditionally. Teach us how to use our influence to bring about justice for those who are disenfranchised and demoralized by the oppression of lack. Holy Spirit, please give our local, state, and national leaders wisdom and divine strategies to solve the socio-economic disparities in our city, state and nation. Forgiving Father, please forgive us for thinking and living selfishly, for putting our desires before the needs of others. Forgive us for taking Your commandments lightly and causing others to suffer lack because of our greed. Forgive us, as the Body of Christ, for being passive about our position in the world as salt and light. Forgive us for unfairly judging others because of their appearances or conditions without knowing their stories. As a nation, forgive us for lusting after wealth and affluence, and for doing less than our best to extend ourselves to help other nations in need. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that You have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us all of all those we need to forgive and help 27

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. We exalt You, Lord! You are the blessed and only almighty God. You are King of all kings and Lord of all lords. You alone can never die. You live in light so brilliant that no human can approach You. All honor and power are Yours forever! In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: John 14:16-17, Psalm 140:12, Psalm 119:89-91, 93, I Chronicles 29:11-12, Isaiah 54:17, Mark 12:31, Leviticus 25:35, Acts 20:35, Matthew 6:13, I Timothy 6:15-16 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 28

Prayer Topic #12: A Declaration of Kingdom Financial Prosperity Scripture Reading: Psalm 113, Deuteronomy 6:10-25 Reflections of the Heart: "As a king of the King, I will make choices so that my God-given domain positions me for blessings, delight, provision, and prohibition. I choose to get ready for my new life as a king!" ~ Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell Scriptural Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank You for being our provider. Thank You for giving us Your Word on how to make our way prosperous and successful. Father, thank You for surrounding us with Your favor like a shield as we do business in our public and private lives. Thank You for continuing to open doors of opportunity. Thank You, Father, for Your Word to use as our economic strong tower during these trying financial times. We praise You with all of our hearts; we will tell of all the marvelous things You have done. Your reign is forever. You execute judgment from Your throne. You judge the world with justice and the people righteously. Lord, You are a shelter for the oppressed and a refuge in times of trouble. We trust in You because we know Your name; we know that You do not abandon those who search for You. Father, Your righteousness reaches to the highest heavens. You have done wonderful things! Who can compare with You? Glorious Father, we declare that we are blessed because we fear You, and delight in obeying Your commands. We believe that Your plans for our finances are for good and not for disaster, to give us a prosperous future and a hope. As we are willing and obedient, according to Your Word, we will have plenty to eat. We will trust in You because we know that Your Word is truth. We confess that our confidence is in You and not in our jobs, our investments, our bank accounts or ourselves. We commit to seeking Your kingdom first above all things and living righteously and we know that You will give us everything we need. We rebuke old mindsets, habits, and behavior patterns that have created lack and poverty. In the name of Jesus, we stand united against thoughts of failure, defeat, and mediocrity. According to Your Word, we confess that we will be wealthy and our good deeds will last forever. Find two scriptures concerning finances and begin declaring them over your life, today: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, we ask You to help those who are drowning in financial debt. Lead them to someone who can help them to manage their finances better. As we receive increases in our finances, help us, Holy Spirit, to remember that You are the One who provides abundance. Please help us to not hoard Your financial blessings. Your Word says that when we help the poor, we are lending to the Lord and He will repay our generosity. So please, Holy Spirit, remind us to be generous and to look for opportunities to be a financial blessing to someone else in need. Teach us Your way to love people and to use money, rather than the devil’s way of loving money and using people. Merciful Father, forgive us for all acts of sin including idolatry, greed, stinginess, self-centeredness, arrogance, pride, stubbornness, financial disobedience and any other act of unrighteousness. Forgive those of us who continue to participate in the downward spiral of financial mismanagement. Forgive those of us who, whether in ignorance or in rebellion, fail to develop financial plans that include tithing, debt reduction, savings and investments. Forgive us for living beyond our means and misusing credit 29

cards. Father, forgive those members of the Body of Christ who do not pay their tithes and help them to get on track and begin to tithe. 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. Glorious Lord, You made the earth by the power of Your Word and preserve it by Your Wisdom. With Your own understanding You stretched out the heavens. When You speak in the thunder, You announce that the heavens are filled with water. You cause the clouds to rise over the earth. You send the lightning with the rain and release the wind from Your storehouses. Holy, holy, holy are You the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the whole earth is filled with Your glory! In Jesus name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalm 9:1,7-10, Psalm 71:19, Deuteronomy 8:18, Psalm 5:12, Psalm 112:1, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 1:19, John 17:17, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 112:3, Matthew 6:13, Jeremiah 51:15-16, Isaiah 6:3 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 30

Prayer Topic #13: A Prayer Regarding Racism in the United States Scripture Reading: Psalms 34:1-22; Deuteronomy 10:17 Reflections of the Heart: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” United States Declaration of Independence Scriptural Prayer: Magnificent Father, Creator of heaven and earth and everything therein, we praise You, and love You. Lord, we thank You for allowing us to live in the United States of America, a nation where we can freely worship You. We thank You that we are also free to lift our voices in protest as we deal with systemic racism, injustice, and police oppression. We are thankful that people from all races and walks of life are now uniting and making their voices heard for the cause of justice and righteousness. We thank You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, who walked the earth and gave us an example of how to treat one another as He ministered to disadvantaged people and met their needs. Heavenly Father, You created human beings in Your own image, male and female. And, Lord Jesus, You instructed that the most important commandment is that we love the Lord, our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength. A second commandment is equally important: that we love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Despite Your commands, a segment of the U.S. population has vigorously held onto positions of power and privilege through systemic racism. America has created and selectively enforced laws to oppress Black people and other people of color. Our government and judicial systems have also routinely supported the use of excessive force by police, especially against Black people, in “protecting” the privileged. The current gap in policing practices is so wide that while members of the White population feel comfort and security when they see police, Black citizens often experience fear and dread. Even people who profess Jesus as their Lord and Savior have supported racism in America as systemic injustice protected their power and privilege. Lord, we stand on Your Word as we pull down the strongholds in the hearts and minds of government officials, law enforcement and citizens who believe they are entitled to reign over segments of people in Your creation. Father, Your Word says there is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For we all are one in Christ Jesus. So, we pull down the demonic strongholds in the minds of those who consider themselves privileged and entitled, and we declare that all members of the Body of Christ will love their neighbors as they love themselves. Father, cleanse the people of the United States from the sin of racism, so we can show sincere love to one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. Holy Spirit, we also ask that You stir leaders in the Body of Christ so that Your church takes on a prominent role in promoting changes that elevate justice and righteousness for all citizens in this country. Help our national and local governmental, business and pastoral leaders not to be wise in their own eyes, but to seek Your wisdom and allow You to direct their paths as they create sweeping reforms that will dismantle systemic racism and police brutality. Holy Spirit, we thank You for the police who protect our communities every day. Please keep them safe and identify those few officers who cause harm to our communities. Protect protestors who are risking their health and freedom for the cause of justice and righteousness for Black people and all who are oppressed. Father, we pray that You will spur the Body of Christ to lead in demonstrating Your love, as our nation works to identify and replace racism and oppression with Your justice and righteousness. 31

Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance instances in which I have been guilty of discrimination, and counsel me to change my heart and apologize to those I have offended: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Lord Jesus, as You did with Paul on the road to Damascus, we pray that You will cause our national and local governmental, business, and pastoral leaders to turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. So, Lord, we pray that You will help Black and White citizens to forgive one another for past and current sins. Holy Father, forgive our nation for showing partiality in the administration of our laws. Forgive our citizens for taking our constitutional freedoms for granted. Forgive our governmental leaders for abusing and misusing the laws of this land to suit their own personal interests, agendas, and needs. Forgive our leaders and citizens for embracing partisan politics above Your Holy Word. Forgive us, as a nation, for not always acknowledging You and Your righteousness. Forgive us for not respecting those whom You have placed in authority to lead our nation. Forgive our nation’s leaders for their sins. Forgive those who do not consult with You about governing our country. Forgive the Body of Christ for treating Your Word as if parts of it are optional, that we can pick and choose which scriptures apply to us. 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. How great are You, O Lord! Your power is absolute! Your understanding is beyond comprehension! You are mighty, but You do not despise anyone! You are mighty in both power and understanding. Wealth and honor come from You alone, for You rule over everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and at Your discretion, people are made great and given strength. In the mighty and wonderful name of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: Psalms 34:1-22; Deuteronomy 10:17; Genesis 1:27; Matthew 22:36-40; Galatians 3:28; Colossians 1:13; Proverbs 3:6-7; Acts 26:18; Romans 13:1-2; Matthew 6:13; Psalm 147:5; Job 36:5; I Chronicles 29:12 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 32

Prayer Topic #14 A Prayer for Shooting Victims and Survivors Scripture Reading: Psalm 65:1-5, Hebrews 4:14-16 Reflections of the Heart: There have been over 200 mass shootings, in which four or more people were injured or killed, in 2023 so far. Unfortunately, mass shootings have become a part of American life. As believers, let’s take authority over the demonic and political powers behind gun violence and pray for victims and survivors. Scriptural Prayer: Holy Father, we thank You for Your loving care during this season. Thank You for the power of Your love that has shown up through the outpouring of compassion toward people. Thank You, Father, for blessing those who trust in You, who have made You their hope and confidence. Gracious Father, we praise You with all of our hearts. You merely spoke and the heavens were created. You breathed the word and all of the stars were born. Your plans stand firm forever and Your intentions can never be shaken. You are an awesome God! Loving Father, our country is overwhelmed by the numerous mass shootings with many killed and numerous who have been wounded. Today, we cry out for the families of the people who have died. We declare that You, alone, are their refuge and place of safety. You are their God, and they can trust in You. The name of the Lord is a strong fortress and those who run to You will find spiritual and emotional protection. Lord, You have not given the families in Texas, New York, California, Georgia, Illinois, or Colorado, just to name a few, a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. As they trust in You and keep their thoughts fixed on You, we declare that every community will be kept in Your perfect peace. We declare that no weapon formed against Your people will succeed, and we silence every voice that has risen against us. Ask Holy Spirit how you can specifically pray for or help families affected by mass shootings: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, help each victim and family to heal. Father, please help those who have been hospitalized to heal from their wounds both physically and emotionally. Help those who were hurt to have sweet sleep at night and not be afraid for their safety of the safety of their families. Comfort families during their time of mourning. Holy Spirit, encourage those who remain fearful to seek and accept professional counseling, so they can get the help needed. As the accused face the consequences of their crimes, lead their path toward mental healing and draw them to salvation and repentance. Forgiving 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. Forgive those people who are mean to people who do not look like them. Forgive those accused of committing these crimes across our country. Lord, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind us of all 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.) 33

Holy Spirit, help us all not to yield to temptation but deliver us from the evil one. Magnificent Lord, when You spoke, the world began! It appeared at Your command. You look down from heaven and see the whole human race. From Your throne, You observe all who live on the earth. O Lord, our Lord, Your majestic name fills the earth! In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text: John 3:16, Psalm 33:6, 11, Psalm 91:2, Proverbs 18:10, II Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 54:17, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 33:9,13-14, Psalm 8:9 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 34

Prayer Topic #15: A Prayer Concerning the Weather in the Greater Houston Area Scripture Reading: Psalm 115, I Kings 18:41-46 Reflections of the Heart: In Mark 4:35-39, Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with His head on a cushion. Fearful, His disciples woke Him because of the raging storm in the Sea of Galilee. Jesus awoke, rebuked the storm, and the storm ceased. Be assured that when Jesus is on board, the weather will listen. Scriptural Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the favor and mercy You have shown the Greater Houston Area over the years. Thank You for blessing our city with abundance, peace, and security. We thank You that last year was a quiet, peaceful hurricane season in our area. You are a great and merciful Father. We know Your greatness, Lord, that You are greater than any other god. You do whatever pleases You throughout all heaven and earth, on the seas, and in the depths. You cause the clouds to rise over the whole earth. You send the lightning with the rain and release the wind from your storehouses. Lord, Your name endures forever, Your fame is known to every generation. Worthy Father, with the start of hurricane season, we operate in the authority and power given to us by the Lord Jesus Christ and we command peace to be still in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. We know that faith is the confidence that what we hope for will happen; it’s the assurance about things we cannot see. Therefore, by faith, we confess that the sea surface temperature in the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico will not rise above 80 degrees. We confess that the wind shear in the Atlantic will cut any storms off in the development stage and hinder vertical rings of clouds from forming. We confess that the barometric pressure and air density will not drop to a level that would allow violent storm and hurricane disturbances. We declare calm weather for the Houston Metropolitan Area and the Gulf Coast region during hurricane season. We decree that we will receive the right amount of rain to keep the ground moist and the vegetation well-watered, but not too much to cause flooding. By faith, we declare that our weather will be a perfect balance of sunshine, rain, and moderate temperatures. As the summer progresses, ask the Holy Spirit how you should intercede for the weather patterns as they develop: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit, help each believer to walk in boldness and authority and expect the weather to be calm as we decree Your Word over the weather. Lord Jesus, You said we could ask anything in Your name, so we ask You to touch the hearts of believers throughout this region to decree Your Word concerning the weather. Lord, please restore the residents who are still trying to recover from the previous years of drought and dry conditions. Remind us all to be good stewards over our water resources. Faithful Father, forgive the residents of our city for all acts of sinfulness that would cause the weather to respond in a harmful way. Forgive us for not believing that all things are possible through Jesus Christ who strengthens us. Forgive us for walking in doubt, unbelief, arrogance, and pride. 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 35

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. Majestic Lord, You are the blessed and only Sovereign One. You are the King of kings and Lord of lords, who rides across the ancient heavens. O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary. You are the God of Israel who gives strength and power to Your people. Blessed are You, forever. In Jesus’ name, amen. Scripture References for the Written Text (NKJV & NLT): Psalm 135:5-7,13, Mark 4:35-39, Hebrews 11:1, John 14:14, Philippians 4:13, Matthew 6:13, Revelation 19:16, Psalm 68:33,35 Today, I will trust God to: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 36

Monday: God shows me the way of life. He gives to me the joy of His presence and the pleasures of living with Him forever. Psalm 16:11 Tuesday: The joy of Your salvation is restored unto me, and helps me to be obedient to You. Psalm 51:12 Wednesday: I count it as joy when trouble comes my way. I will grow as a result of the testing of my faith. Then when I am fully developed, I will be strong in character and ready for anything. James 1:2-4 (NKJV) Thursday: I will abide in God’s love and will be filled with joy, because I keep His commandments. John 15:10-11 Friday: God has given me beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, and praise instead of despair. Isaiah 61:3 Saturday: Instead of shame and dishonor, I will inherit a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy. Isaiah 61:7 Sunday: As I humble myself, I am filled with fresh joy from the Lord. Isaiah 29:19 37