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Robert K. Storey River Church NOLA 21 Days of Prayer Jan 2022  •  Sermon  •  Submitted 7 months ago  •  Presented 7 months ago  •  34:59 Creating a Lifestyle of Prayer

Mark 1:35 ESV

35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.

1. Connect with God relationally Our Father in heaven...

Romans 8:15 ESV

15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

2. Worship His Name Hallowed be Your Name... God is righteousness - God is sanctifier - God is healer - God is Banner of Victory - God is peace - God is provider - Proverbs 18:10 NLT10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. 3. Pray His agenda first Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Luke 12:31 ESV

31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.

Saving the lost Wisdom and guidance for those in authority— spiritual, governmental, work-related Caring for the poor and marginalized Unity and love Life for the unborn, the living and the elderly Justice Freedom for those in bondage. Accomplishing His purpose in our lives “God, I recognize there is no better plan on earth than Yours, and I pray for Your will to be done in our world and in my life (name the areas of your life where you need more of God’s presence today). This world is lost and needs You desperately, and I pray for every person to know You as their personal Lord and Savior. I pray for the leaders in my life (pray specifically over parents, spiritual leaders, governmental leaders, employers, and any other leaders in your life), that You would show them Your will and give them supernatural wisdom and discernment as they lead. God, I pray that Your heart for justice and unity would be seen in our world; that those who are in bondage will be set free; that the needs of the poor and marginalized will be met. Show me what my role is in seeing the realities of heaven come to earth. Make Your priorities my priorities. Help me love who You love and see value in all people. I give my life to You again today; have Your way in me. Please give me wisdom and clarity as You show me my next steps.” 4. Depend on Him for everything Give us our day our daily bread Psalm 121:1–2

Psalm 121:1–2 ESV

1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

NLT1 I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! “Father, I acknowledge that everything I need today will come from You. You made the heavens and the earth; You are more than capable of handling any situation I’m dealing with, so I give it to You completely (specifically talk to God about what is on your mind and heart right now and give it to Him). I look to You to help me, sustain me, and give me Your. 5. Forgive and be forgiven Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors… 1 John 1:9 NLT9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. “God, thank You so much for offering me the gift of forgiveness. Show me any areas in my life that I need to bring before You in order to receive forgiveness and healing. I confess that I have been struggling with sin (talk to God about any areas of sin in your life), and I know that You want me to be clean again. Please forgive me for my sin. Thank You for showing me unfailing grace. As You have so freely forgiven me, I also want to freely forgive others. Help me let go of the things that have offended me and acknowledge when I have offended others. I release to You those who have hurt me, and I trust You to handle those situations according to Your perfect will.” 6. Engage in spiritual warfare And do not lead us into temptation but deliver us from the evil one Ephesians 6:12 NLT12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. “God, I recognize that my struggles today aren’t against the people or circumstances around me, but against the enemy. Please help me to see how the enemy is lying to me. Help me to recognize his lies, take them captive, and make all of my thoughts obedient to the truth of Your Word (list out any specific areas God shows you where you have believed a lie that needs to be replaced with His truth). While the enemy wants to destroy me, I know that You came to give me life to the fullest. I speak the name of Jesus over my life and declare that no weapon formed against me will prosper. I don’t have to fear the enemy because the One who is in me is greater than the one who is in the world.” 7. Express faith in God’s ability For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever Jeremiah 32:17 NLT17 “O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you! “Father God, nothing is too hard for You! Through Your great power, all things are possible. All authority is Yours, all might is Yours, and I know that Your victory will be complete. You are amazing, and I worship You. I praise You for Your power and presence in my life. You are my God, and You are worthy of all praise.”