On January 23 – 29, we are having a week of collective prayer to 
draw near to God as we begin this new year. James 4:8 promises as we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. Some may feel the prompting to fast – be it food, coffee, TV or even Facebook. If it will help you bring your focus on God, consider it.
[Nehemiah 1:4, Isaiah 58)
Below is prayer guide you can use this week. Let’s unify our prayers around a particular focus for that day and agree together for God to change our hearts and for many to experience a breakthrough in their lives.
To receive a daily prayer focus for this week via text or email, click here.
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Monday: Let’s believe God for a revival and breakthrough in own lives, that our passion for Christ and His cause will increase. Pray that His desires become our desires. Confess any sin and renew commitments as needed. Lamentations 3:22-23, I John 1:9, James 4: 4-10 EXTRA: Ask God if there is something He’d like you to give up this week so you can focus more on him.
Tuesday: Pray for The Crossroads ministry efforts to have maximum impact, as led by the Holy Spirit in 2012. Direct prayer focus in Family & Student Ministries / Outreach / Worship & Teaching / Groups / Men & Womens lives - Ephesians 4:1-3, 20-31
EXTRA: Pray also for the people, staff, pastors & ministries of The Crossroads
Wednesday: Our family, loved ones and neighbors. Pray that we will allow God’s plan to be accomplish in our lives and we will be a light to those we impact daily. Pray for boldness in our lives to share His light, love, and gospel. Isaiah 29:14-23, Phil. 4:6-7
EXTRA: Go for a walk and pray for the salvation and needs of your neighbors.
Join us for our online prayer experience at 7 pm – Details below.
Thursday: Be Still in God’s presence. Instead of asking for things today – take time to listen.Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 40:12-31
EXTRA: Listen to your favorite worship song and sing it loud, proud and from your heart.
Friday: Lift in prayer our city, state, nation & world … and it’s leaders. Pray for our government official, public servants, and those in our military. Pick an area of the world, as you feel led, and pray that people would be bold to spread His word & life. Pray for Manta, Equador that the church in Las Lagunes, pastors Julio and Adele, and people to experience great favor from God as they teach, train and build God’s Kingdom there. This would also be a good time to pray for Compassion International and sponsored children in the Manta area. 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 13, James 1:27
EXTRA: Pray that The Crossroads will a premiere disciple making church in the Northwest Valley and whose influence will impact our community, state, nation, and world.
Saturday: Pray, as Jesus prayed, for the body of Christ world-wide, that we would become one in Him. Also, Pray for persecuted believers around the world. John 17 EXTRA: Ask God for His kingdom to come and will be done on earth as it is in heaven!
Sunday: Spend time giving thanks and worshiping God for who He is. Also, pray that our First Responders and families experience the love of Jesus today through our community outreach. Hope you can join us at 12:30 pm – Anthem Community Park.
I Chronicles 29:11, Psalm 46:1, 2 Kings 19:15, John 4:42, Philippians 2:11, John 14:16-17
EXTRA: Tell someone today how much they mean to you and what, specifically, they add to your life.
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Wednesday at 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm … click the link below to join the live online prayer service. We will be praying collectively for our church, community, and families.
