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Pride and the "I Will" Syndrome
The Pauline Prayers…
The Grand Canyon at Dusk
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Prayer247365 Model
The model for Prayer247365 is based upon Old
Testament scripture. This pattern (4
components - see below) comes from
Numbers 9:15-23, 10:1-36. In these verses,
we see how the Lord guided the Nation of
Israel while they were wandering in the
desert. This pattern gave
Israel marching form, guidance, and rules of
conduct as they moved through the
wilderness. When we use God’s word and
resources, prayer has the power to undermine
any oppressive schemes that hinders us in
fulfilling God’s Plan. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
is one of many foundation scriptures.
The Prayer247365 model has four major
components and is borrowed from military
ideas. Since we are involved in a spiritual
struggle and warfare, it seems fitting and
appropriate that we use these concepts. The
components are the advance guard, the
bodyguard, the rear guard and the guard
rails. A short explanation of these thoughts
will follow. This model is to be powered by
the Holy Spirit. With this as the power
source, the XYZ ministry will gain spiritual
knowledge and revelation guided by our Lord.
The model will guide through the following
general outline.
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Provide general parameters of operation, not
specific rules. Rules inhibit creativity and
spontaneity. These quench the creative power
of the Holy Spirit.
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Being led by the Spirit is more important
than rules but does not override them.
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Knowledge must be synthesized with
revelation. This enhances our sensitivity to
guidance by the Holy Spirit and requires a
balance between knowledge and revelation.
·
Diversity and creativity must be allowed for
the Spirit to work as God desires. This will
allow different people to worship, pray and
praise God in various ways.
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To focus on God’s character so that prayer
becomes an instinct, not just a technique.
Unit
1: Advance Guard – the ministry
spearhead
·
Begins advance preparation, (point
activities, scout teams, prayer walking,
etc.)
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Prepares objectives
o
short term, less than 60 days, adds detail
to Now*
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medium term, 2 months to 6 months general of
now, how, what and who
o
long term 6 months plus look for where, when
and why
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Prepare goals to get past the halfway point
– assess the ministry expectations
*Now
means: what do we need, where do we go to
get it, how are we going to get it there
Unit
2: Body Guard – protects the “Now” of
daily operation and activity
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Spiritual armor (constant daily covering)
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Protecting the ministry
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Empower the ministry
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Securing the Now (covering the specific
activity time period)
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Overcoming the obstacles
Unit
3: Rear Guard – covers and protects the
ministry responsibility
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Protect the ministry’s accomplishments
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Claim the gain that God has given
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Hinder the enemy’s interference
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Anticipate areas of resistance
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Evaluate the ministry’s effectiveness
Unit
4: Guardrails – maintains the
boundaries
Perform the ministry as directed by the
great commission
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Within the teachings of Jesus priorities:
Love God and love others
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By the example that Jesus left in ministry
through prayer
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By acting and moving ahead in ministry by
putting feet to prayer
Old Testament
Source for Components:
These Old Testament components for the
Nation of Israel can now be used as a model
for the New Testament Church. This OT
physical application now becomes a means of
NT spiritual direction and operation.
The Pauline
Prayers…
These are verses from the letters that Paul
sent to the churches of Ephesus, Philippi
and Colosse during his imprisonment in
Rome. As we learn, remember that praying
scripture (God’s words) puts you in line
with the will and character of God. These
are great for praying for your kids, spouses
or any loved one. Their names can be
inserted and personalized easily.
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Ephesians 1
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1:16
I… do not cease to give thanks for
you, making mention of you in my
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1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the Father of glory, may
give to you the spirit of wisdom and
revelation in the knowledge of Him,
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1:18 the eyes of your understanding
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enlightened; that you may know what
is the hope of His calling, what are
the riches of the glory of His
inheritance in the saints,
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1:19
and what is the exceeding greatness
of His power toward us who believe,
according to the working of His
mighty power |
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Ephesians 3
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3:14
For this reason I bow my knees to
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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3:15
from whom the whole family in heaven
and earth is named, |
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3:16
that He would grant you, according
to the riches of His glory, to be
strengthened with might through His
Spirit in the inner man,
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3:17
that Christ may dwell in your hearts
through faith; that you, being
rooted and grounded in love,
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3:18
may be able to comprehend with all
the saints what is the width and
length and depth and height--
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3:19
to know the love of Christ which
passes knowledge; that you may be
filled with all the fullness of God.
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3:20
Now to Him who is able to do
exceedingly abundantly above all
that we ask or think, according to
the power that works in us,
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3:21
to Him be glory in the church by
Christ Jesus to all generations,
forever and ever. Amen. |
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Philippians 1
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1:9 And this I pray, that your love may abound
still more and more in knowledge and
all discernment, |
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1:10
that you may approve the things that
are excellent, that you may be
sincere and without offense till the
day of Christ, |
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1:11
being filled with the fruits of
righteousness which are by Jesus
Christ, to the glory and praise of
God. |
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Colossians 1
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1:9 For this reason we also, since the day we
heard it, do not cease to pray for
you, and to ask that you may be
filled with the knowledge of His
will in all wisdom and spiritual
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1:10
that you may walk worthy of the
Lord, fully pleasing Him, being
fruitful in every good work and
increasing in the knowledge of God;
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1:11
strengthened with all might,
according to His glorious power, for
all patience and longsuffering with
joy;
******FAITH IS THE CONFIDENCE,
RELIANCE, ASSURANCE, CONSTANCY IN
PROFESSION AND
ACTION Reference: Hebrews 11:1
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Pressing, Specific) to
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