HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYER DIARY SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00A.M.
MONDAYEVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: Exodus 39-40; Matthew 23:1-20
Monday, February 6
Jer. 31:33 I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will
be their God, and they shall be my people.
Lord God and Loving Savior:
This one verse contains everything my lost friends and family need. To get
happiness they need something that will satisfy. Are you not enough? Help them
pour this promise into their cup so they can say with David, My cup runneth over. If
you can say to them, I am thy God, then they possess all things.
My desires are as insatiable as death, and unfulfilled desires are as cruel as
the grave. But my God, you can fill them! Who can measure the capacity of my
dreams? But you can overflow them!
Draw __________ and __________this week to seek and to find you to be
made complete. Help them understand they do not lack anything except God!
Your all-sufficiency is enough to satisfy and secure, even if everything else fails.
Save them, but give them more than just quiet satisfaction; let them witness
about their delight in the Lord. I pray this for my children and for my disciples.
Give them their own relationship with you, one they rejoice in as an ocean of
praise. We will dive throughout eternity and never touch bottom in you. May they
bathe their spirit in a direct, personal relationship with you, even this week.
I want more than present affluence, Lord. I crave something I can exercise
hope about. Today I hope for the fulfillment of that promise, I will be their God,
toward my friends who are in need of trust in Jesus for eternal life. This is the
masterpiece of promises, because it gives them heaven and an eternal purpose.
Help me live up to my privileges today as a child of God, and so draw others to
the Master. Make me a good witness for you, for so I ask through Jesus name
and to his glory, because he alone is worthy. Amen.
A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING
Chronological Bible Reading: Leviticus 7-9, Matthew 24:26-51
Thursday, February 9
1 Cor. 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost
which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price:
therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are Gods.
THE love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell;
It goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell;
The guilty pair, bowed down with care, God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled, and pardoned from his sin.
When hoary time shall pass away, and earthly thrones and kingdoms fall,
When men who here refuse to pray, on rocks and hills and mountains call,
Gods love so sure, shall still endure, all measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adams racethe saints and angels song.
Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of parchment made,
Were every stalk on earth a quill, and every man a scribe by trade;
To write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole, though stretched from sky to sky.
Oh, love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endurethe saints and angels song.
Frederick M. Lehman, 1917; v. 3 by Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai, 1950
Focus Verse (for memorization & meditation)Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/
TUESDAYFOCUS ON CHRISTS LIFE
Chronological Bible Reading: Leviticus 1-3; Matthew 23:21-39
Tuesday, February 7
Luke 23:30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills,
Cover us.
Dear Lord and Master:
In reading your comments, I often do not know if you are talking about the
then soon-to-come siege of Jerusalem (now past), or the more distant prophecy
of the Tribulation (yet future). In your mind the one was such a foreshadowing
and rehearsal of the other, the two seem to meld into a single event.
Rev. 9:6 And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire
to die, and death shall flee from them.
As if, in that day, extinction is a privilege too great to be allowed the
ungodly. The earth will have no bowels of compassion for the race who
polluted her with blood, and rejected her Lord.
Luke 23:31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
If you suffered so Lord, when you did nothing amiss, how much more will
God be righteous in punishing those who reject you? Fire warning! If you
suffered, and had no sin, but were full of the sap of holiness, they will suffer
more, who have been long dead in sin, and are rotten and dried-up with iniquity.
1 Pet. 4:17-18 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and
if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the
righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Oh, help me ready my house and ready my life! Help me give a warning to
the wicked. The most accurate picture of what awaits them is the death and
suffering you bore, Lord. For God, if you spared not your own Sonon whom
was only laid imputed sinhow will you spare sinners whose sins are their own?
Lord, assist us to proclaim the redeeming nature of your cross! Amen.
FRIDAY CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY
Chronological Bible Reading: Leviticus 10-12; Matthew 25:1-23
Friday, February 10
Zech. 10:12 And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and
down in his name, saith the LORD.
God Our Great King:
Sometimes we need support, like a sick saint. Oftentimes we grow faint and
afraid we will never rise from our bed of doubt and distraction. Thank you, Great
Physician, for removing our greatest disease at the cross. Take away now also the
weakness that comes with it, and take it away through our prayer of faith.
We need you to strengthen the feeble (thats me!). We know you will do it
the best possible way, because Zechariah says we will gain strength in the LORD.
That strength is better, because it comes from God rather than ourselves.
In the Lord strength causes fellowship (our own only creates pride)
In the Lord strength is unlimited (our own runs-out too soon)
Since strength is offered, Lord help us use it! We want to walk up and down
today in the name and power of the Lord. Make us weak, because only then will
we be truly desperate for your strength. Make us dependent on you.
Thank you for giving us liberty in Christ, and an inward rest and peace to
exercise that liberty. Let us use your power in gentleness today.
John 15:15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his
lord doeth: but I have called you friends;.
You have not made us slaves, who know no rest and see no sights. No, you
call us friends! We are free to travel at our leisure through Immanuels land.
Come, heart; be no more sick or sorry, for Jesus bids us be strong. We will
walk today in prayer without ceasing so we can obey his word in love. This is the
pathway for revival. This is the cure and the answer, and we ask for it in Jesus
matchless name by faith in his grace. Amen.
WEDNESDAYREVIVAL PRAYING
Chronological Bible Reading: Leviticus 4-6; Matthew 24:1-25
Wednesday, February 8
Rom. 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God;
Mighty Lord of Mercies:
1. The Spirit of God enlivens souls and brings spiritual revival. All the
spiritual life that exists in this world is the creation of your Spirit. I did not have
enough life to know I was dead until you visited, and opened my eyes to my
blindness. Likewise, your Spirit is necessary to make everything I do come to life!
I can neither fulfill vocation nor family role without him. I act mechanically
and hypocritically unless your Spirit is motivating me. Only you, Holy Spirit,
can make my witness alive. I am desperately dependent on you! I continually cry
for you to quicken (enliven) me in all things.
2. The Spirit of God enlightens his people. You have done so by inspiring
your word, but I never completely understand my Bible apart from the personal
teaching of the Spirit. If I memorize it, I do well in learning the letter of truth, but
I still need the Spirit of God to make it light and power to my soul (which is
revival). Transfer your word to my heart! Set it on fire and make it burn! Error is
sure to arise where doctrine is not known by experience. Holy Spirit, if you
do not teach me, then my knowledge will produce pride and breed conceit. Help
me search the scriptures with a teachable heart, and submit my mind, my
opinions, and my decisions to the light of the Spirit therein. Give me strength by
your Spirit to teach others; to really disciple them, and not just instruct them!
I pray for your power. I need your illumination. Come, O Light of God.
Both, burn within and shine without. Draw others to the only safe haven for their
souls. Lead me into a state of continuous revival as I continually walk in your
Spirit. Give me grace. Bring me power. Let me win souls to the Savior, because I
can do all through Christ when I have his free Spirit. Amen.
SATURDAYIN THE PSALMS
Chronological Bible Reading: Leviticus 13-15; Matthew 24:24-46
Saturday, February 11
Psa. 82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Gracious and Mighty Father:
Asaph saw bribery and corruption all around. In prayer he was active, not
passive. Help me recognize I am praising you when I rebuke sin that dishonors
you, because when I am not making music I should be silencing discord.
You are the great Overseer. You see all that is done by every world leader.
When they sit in state, you stand over them. Correct them if they pervert justice.
Even judges will be judged. A higher authority will criticize the worlds
congresses and parliaments. That is why, Oh Lord, my final court of appeal is to
you in prayer!
Come, Judge of all. Bring bad judges to your bar and end their corruption
and prejudice. That is the worlds only true hope of rescue from the fangs of
tyranny. Your Second Coming is still this earths brightest anticipation.
Psa. 83:1 Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God.
We have serious dangers from confederate terrorist organizations, but our
soul, in faith, rests on you. You are the El, the Mighty God. Act because we
suffer. Speak because we are in jeopardy. I ask not for a leader bold and brave,
but for you! I cast my burden and stress upon you.
Psa. 83:2-3 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted
up the head. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy hidden
ones.
Here is a good reason for intercession. My enemies are usually boastful and
proud. Their malice is cold-blooded, and they plot with deliberation. They are
never wise, but often crafty. Hide me from all harm. Give me the quietness and
tranquility of your grace. I ask it for Jesus own sake and testimony. Amen.
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HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH
HOW TO BUILD A BALANCED LIFE
1) TIMEWORSHIP
Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and
departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
GIVE GOD THE FIRST PART OF EVERY DAY. The first commitment is
to a daily quiet time with God. Our weekly Prayer Diary provides a template for daily
devotions.
2) TITHEWORK
1 Cor 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God
hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
GIVE GOD THE FIRST DIME OF EVERY DOLLARno questions
asked. Ten percent is a miniscule amount in our affluent society, but it must come
off the top in order to show that God is our priority. We want the blessing of the
firstfruits (first devotion, first dime and first day) to flow out to the rest of our
resources.
3) TEAMWORD
Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;
but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
GIVE GOD THE FIRST DAY OF EVERY WEEK. You should fellowship
with a group of believers around the word of God every Sunday in our church.
QUALITY CHRISTIANITY INVOLVES THREE THINGS
Keeping Christ at the center (your core relationship of worship to God)
Keeping the body of Christ a priority (your congregational relationship of
walking with us)
Basing beliefs and actions on the mind of Christ (your church relationship in
the Word)
Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/
FEBRUARY 5, 2017
WELCOME
Welcome to our visitors! Please take connection cards from the back of the pew
in front of you, fill out the visitor portion, and put it in the offering plate. You are
our guest and wed like to know you are here!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
TODAY
Ministerio Hispao La Cosecha 10:45A.M. en el saln 6. Servicio en Ingls
traducido en Espaol 9:00A.M.
TONIGHT
1 Corinthians We intended to have service as normal, since no one is playing
we are interested in watching. But some of our sister churches taking the LFBI
class have brethren desirous of getting prayer meetings together to pray
cheaters will not win. This is a good and biblical thing, so for this cause we are
canceling service tonight, or rather, taking it online. We will post a link to the 1
Cor 4-5 video, which you can watch tonight at 5:30P.M., or some other time, so
you can enjoy prayer with your family during the Super Bowl!
TUESDAY
Mens Workout 5:30A.M. in the Gym Tuesday & Thursday mornings
Proverbs & Prayer Lunch meeting weekly, NOON-1:00P.M.
WEDNESDAY
Womens Zumba & Kickboxing Wed, Thurs & Sat mornings 9:00A.M, Gym
Walking in the Spirit 7:00-8:15P.M. evening service for adults
AWANA our Bible Club for kids 2 yrs-6th grade 7:00-8:15P.M.
NEXT SUNDAY
Discipleship II New Class begins, 9:00A.M. Character Qualities, Biblical
Discipleship, Family Life Principles, How to Study the Bible, & Key Doctrinal
Studies. Sign up in the lobby for your notebook ($25.00) for this 32-week class.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Bibles & Breakfast Monthly Bible Study & outreach every third Saturday.
Meet at 9:00A.M. in the HBC lobby for prep & prayer. *Serve breakfast - engage
people - handout Bibles study Proverbs*
MINISTRY & SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
FOI Friends of Internationals Sign up in the lobby today to work with
international college students in a variety of ways: Conversational English,
Shopping, Friendship Partner (helping with life needs during the semester), St.
Louis Trip overnight, and other events. Our goal is to love and serve them in
the bonds of Jesus Christ, and then answer their questions about Jesus.
Training is offered throughout year to help equip you to effectively minister
cross-culturally! Saturday, Feb 18, 6:00P.M. - Conversation & Cultural Exchange
HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH
PRAYER DIARY
INTERCEDE WITH GOD INSTRUCT SAINTS
PROMPT PETITIONS KICKSTART DEVOTION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Baptists tend to ridicule liturgical churches that use "prepared prayers" because
they lack spontaneity. But for many Baptists, their prayers are so predictable they are
no more spontaneous than written-out prayers. The result is we end up praying the
same things over and over.
This daily Prayer Diary will prompt you on a wide range of prayer requests you
might not normally think of, while forcing you to articulate a deeper devotion to
God. We have included a daily Bible reading schedule. This plan will take you
through the Bible chronologically in a year.
Do not read ahead and do not try to catch up. Use each day as it comes. Then
you can know that on any given day, dozens of other people are lifting their hearts in
the same mind to God. Pray what is written, but use what is prayed as a springboard
for your own relationship with God. You learn to pray by praying.
Alan
Secret prayer is the secret of prayer, the soul of prayer, the seal of prayer, the
strength of prayer. If you do not pray alone you do not pray at all. Our Lord Jesus
Christ would go nowhere till He had prayed. He would attempt nothing till He had
prayed.
Oh, says one, I live in the spirit of prayer, and therefore I do not need times
and seasons for prayer. And do you think that Christ did not live in the spirit of
prayer? Yet He had to have his special time and place to pray. Do not fall under the
injurious notion that because your spirit cries to God in prayer all day long, therefore
there must not be some season for more immediately coming into Gods presence. If
you imagine this, I am afraid that it will prove a snare to your feet. The Lord Jesus
Christ, who knew better than you do that the main thing is the spirit of prayer rather
than the act of prayer, yet Himself retired into desert places to maintain the act and
exercise of prayer. Be spiritual. Be baptized into the spirit of prayer. But do not be
deceived by the enemy, who can steal a spirit away while we dream that we only
spiritualize it. We had better preserve the very bones of prayerthe posture, the
time, placerather than let it all ooze away into an impalpable mental condition.
God keep us prayerful. He will do so if He makes us like His dear Son.
Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-92