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Friday Jan 24, 2014
Friday Jan 24, 2014
Partakers Friday Prayers!
24th January 2014
We pray together and when Christians pray together, from different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity! Come! Let us pray together!
Hello there. My name is David Combes. I have a passion for Muslims around the world, and also for the Christian believers who are living amongst them. I would like to talk about both of these groups, and then lead us in prayer for them.
Islam is a huge global religion, depending on your sources in 2010 it accounted for 23% of the world’s population. The nature of their religious beliefs makes it very difficult for them to understand or see value in other religions especially Christianity. Their god Allah is entirely transcendent from humanity and would never consider coming to Earth in human form like Jesus. For a Muslim their route into Paradise is via the shaky and insecure bridge of a life where good works outnumber bad ones. And even then, if Allah should desire it he will tip the scales against you. The concept of the Christian Gospel where a just but loving God came down to Bethlehem to take the punishment for our sins so we don’t have to, is like a fish trying to talk to an elephant at the local watering hole; they may share the same ecosystem but they live in completely different worlds. What we have seen in recent years as the most effective method of evangelism is local Christian friendship and direct dreams from God.
Map from Open Doors website
The first of these is entirely reliant upon the open Christian presence amongst the Muslim majority. These friendships are built up over time and it is only through this deep level of trust that a Muslim would risk reprisals by considering the Christian faith.
The second method of dreams might be surprising to us Westerners, but within most Muslim countries dreams are still regarded as a reliable source of revelation and guidance much like in Old Testament times. God knows this and there are more and more stories being told by converts from Islam that this was their turning point. So these two areas form a good foundation for our prayers for Muslims.
Secondly, let us think about the Christians who are living amongst the Muslim majority. Open Doors have recently published their 2014 World watch list for the persecuted Church and despite North Korea topping the list for the twelfth year running, all of the other nine countries in the top ten are Muslim majority nations. The Christian believers in these places are faced with terrible persecutions on a daily basis and really need our prayers for encouragement and practical support. Some of them are undoubtedly converts from Islam, and they face perhaps the hardest challenge as new believers. No doubt exiled from their families and local communities for committing the worst and unforgiveable sin according to Islam, they are left to scratch together a life amongst hatred and abuse. But despite these difficulties they do not give up their faith and God does not give up on them. We need to pray for all Christians living as a persecuted minority that they may find peace amongst the suffering, and practical support and encouragement where possible.
For more information about how you can help and pray intelligently for Islam and the persecuted church, please do visit the Open Doors website by clicking here...
So let us pray.
Dear heavenly Father.
We lift to you the Muslim population around the world. Many millions of people who do not yet know you, but you know them and you love them. Lord we pray that you would have mercy on them and break through the barriers which prevent them from seriously considering the validity of Christianity.
We pray that you would break into their dreams and reveal yourself as the one true God and their personal saviour which they need to turn to. Lord we remember in particular the Christians living in these countries.
We pray that they would be empowered by your Spirit to live lives that reflect your humility and love as shown by your son Jesus Christ.
We pray that you would be a very real presence to them during their times of need and suffering. That they would find peace and that their faith would not be shaken but only grow and strengthen.
We pray for practical assistance for those who need it. For food, clean water, and warm housing for those who have lost them or are prevented from having them because of their Christian faith.
Lord, we pray that you would bless them and empower them to be a blessing.
In Jesus name, Amen.
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Friday Jan 03, 2014
Friday Jan 03, 2014
Friday Prayers 3 January 2014
Order of Service!
Opening prayer!
New Year Prayer!
Confession
Thanksgiving Prayers
Prayers for jobseekers and workers
Prayers for those grieving
Time for your own prayers/petitions!
Closing prayer
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Friday Nov 22, 2013
Friday Nov 22, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
22nd November 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, from different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
Today we are specifically praying for churches and church services this weekend!
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Friday Nov 01, 2013
Friday Nov 01, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
1st November 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, from different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
Today we are specifically praying for the final days of the Partakers WOW Tour of the USA! Come and pray!
Let me know you are praying by making a comment belows!
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Friday Oct 04, 2013
Friday Oct 04, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
4th October 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, from different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
Today we are specifically praying for the imminent Partakers WOW Tour of the USA! Come and pray! Pray particularly for our time in Denver and Detroit!! Let me know you are praying by making a comment below! Play & download the video!
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Friday Sep 13, 2013
Friday Sep 13, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
13th September 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, from different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
Today we are specifically praying for churches and church services this weekend! Come join in! Play & download the video!
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Friday Aug 23, 2013
Friday Aug 23, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
23rd August 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, including across the internet and from different times, different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
Today we pray once more, a Morning Prayer from the Syrian Clementine Liturgy. This Liturgy, dates from the 4th century, and was celebrated in Syria and throughout the Church of Antioch. It is the oldest model known in Antioch, and is a liturgy is related to the Apostle James. Come pray!
Syria at the moment is in turmoil. Let us pray for peace in this ancient land...
A Morning Prayer from the 4th Century Syrian Clementine Liturgy
O God,
You are the unsearchable abyss of peace,
the ineffable sea of love,
the fountain of blessings,
and the bestower of affection.
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O God,
You who sends peace to those that receive it;
open to us this day the sea of Your love,
and water us with the plenteous streams
from the riches of Your grace.
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Make us children of quietness, and heirs of peace.
Kindle in us the fire of Your love;
sow in us Your fear;
strengthen our weakness by Your power!
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Bind us closely to You
and to each other
in one firm bond of unity;
for the sake of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Friday Aug 16, 2013
Friday Aug 16, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
16th August 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, including across the internet and from different times, different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
you have given us grace at this time with one accord
to make our common supplication to you;
and you have promised through your well-beloved Son
that when two or three are gathered together in his Name
you will be in the midst of them:
Fulfil now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us;
granting us in this world knowledge of your truth,
and in the age to come life everlasting.
In The Name of The Father , Son, and Holy Spirit!
Lord, deprive me not of Your heavenly and eternal blessings.
Lord, deliver me from everlasting torments.
Lord, if I have sinned in word or deed, in mind or spirit, forgive me.
Lord, deliver me from all distress, ignorance,
forgetfulness, laziness and stony hardness of heart.
Lord, deliver me from all temptations and spiritual abandonment.
Lord, enlighten my heart which has been darkened by evil desire.
Lord, being human, I sin; but You, being God, have mercy on me.
Lord, take heed of the weakness of my soul,
and help me with Your grace that Your holy name may be glorified in me.
Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe the name of Your servant in the book of life,
granting me a blessed end.
Lord my God,
I have done nothing good;
yet by Your compassion help me to make a new beginning.
Lord, refresh my heart with the dew of Your grace.
Lord, God of heaven and earth,
remember me, who am sinful, wretched, evil and impure, in Your kingdom, according to Your steadfast love.
Lord, receive me in repentance and do not forsake me.
Lord, put me not to the test.
Lord, grant me good thoughts.
Lord, grant me tears of repentance, remembrance of death and contrition.
Lord, grant me sincere confession of my thought.
Lord, grant me humility, deliverance from my own will and obedience.
Lord, grant me patience, forbearance and meekness.
Lord, implant in me Your holy fear, the source of all blessings.
Amen
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Friday Aug 09, 2013
Friday Aug 09, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
9th August 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, including across the internet and from different times, different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
We appeal to you, Lord! You are the God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob and Israel, you the Father of your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Infinitely merciful as you are, it is your will that we should learn from you. O Father God, grant that we may know you more each day.
Heaven and earth were made with your hands, O God and you rule supreme over all that is. You are the true, the only God; there is no other god above you.
You alone are God; help each of us to draw strength from you and keep us on the paths of righteousness.
We ask this O Great God our Father,
through the name of your beloved Son Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour,
through the power of that greatest of gifts to those who are your children, the Holy Spirit.
Hear these words O God!
Amen.
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Thursday Aug 01, 2013
Thursday Aug 01, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
2nd August 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, including across the internet and from different times, different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
An Ancient Prayer attributed to Peter and the other Apostles’
Holy you are, Lord God Almighty,
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Delightful Garden,
Kingly Sceptre,
Lavish Love,
Hope assured and firm,
Counsel…
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Holy you are, Lord God,
King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
You alone have immortality;
You live in light that none can approach
And no man has ever seen it;
You sit above the cherubim and thrones,
You ride on the wings of the winds;
You created the heavens, the land, the sea
And all that is in them…
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You make the winds your messengers
And the fiery flame your servants;
You made man like yourself,
An image of yourself you made him;
You measured heaven with the span of your fingers
And the whole earth with the palm of your hand…
Fair indeed your works are to you!
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Accept this prayer O Father
Through the name of your Son, My Saviour Jesus Christ,
In the power of the Holy Spirit who empowers me.
Amen!
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