The Beloved Prayer Community - Praying for Those In Authority

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  I Timothy 2:1-2

As we pray for and anticipate a move of God's Spirit that will result in spiritual awakening and revival in our community, we are reminded by scripture that intercession must be made daily in our prayers for everyone -especially for those who have rule and authority over us - so that we can live as godly and peaceful people living under godly governmental authority.
 
Our prayer focus therefore; for the week of May 31 - June 6 is for the civil government of Dolton, IL, and the men and women that God has ordained to bear the burden of responsible leadership for us during increasingly more difficult social and economic times.
 
Understanding that civil government has been ordained and established by God (Romans 13); our responsibility as citizens is to submit to their authority in reverence to God (verse 2), while praying that they operate in their offices as true "servants of God" ruling in righteousness and with integrity. 
 
Our daily support and intersession for our local government as a body this week is that we:

• Pray that these leaders will take seriously their responsibility to rule "under God."
• Pray that they will be men and women of conviction and principle and that they will not be controlled by the the influence of the wicked.
• Pray that they will seek and receive wise, godly counsel.
• Ask God to change the hearts of those leaders who would defy His cause, or to replace them with God-fearing people who wouldn't.

 As you pray for our leaders individually, use this simple acronym to ask God to BLESS them in specific ways to include:
 
B - body: pray for their physical needs to include their health, protection, etc.
L - labor: pray for their work, job performance, safety, and satisfaction
E - emotions:  pray that love, joy, and peace will be experienced in their lives
S - social:  pray for their relationships...with family members, constituents, co-workers, etc.
S - spiritual:  pray for them to come to know Jesus as their Savior; or if they already know Him that they would grown in their walk with Him and be a credible witness for Him as they govern and work with you in this neighborhood. 
 
These are our government officials and the days we want to be praying for them.  It would be good for you to contact them via their email (listed after their names) to inform them of your prayer commitment for them.
 
Monday:   His Honor Ronnie C. Lewis - Mayor ~ mayorlewis@vodolton.org
Tuesday:  James T. Jefferson - Trustee ~ jjefferson@vodolton.org
Wednesday:  Eva M. Nicholson - Trustee ~ enicholson@vodolton.org
Thursday:  Gary M. Lambert - Trustee ~ glambert@vodolton.org
Friday:  Willie L. Lowe - Trustee ~ wlowe@vodolton.org
Saturday: Denise Harris - Trustee ~ dharris@vodolton.org
Sunday:  Deborah Green - Trustee ~ dgreen@vodolton.org

The Beloved Prayer Community - For A Time Such As This

Praise God Beloved Prayer Community:

Yes, it was and remains a sad time in Dolton, IL because of the tragic and sensless murder that took place on Monday, May 24, 2010.  I'm sure that wherever this news was aired that it touched the hearts of many people.  The Holy Scripture says: "From the day of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and the violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize - a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].

It is unfortunate that the senseless shooting and killing of Destin Hernandez ever occured; but it clearly indicates to us how crucial are the days in which we live; and just how great the need for prayer really is. Prayer is what is needed most in times such as these.

We, the Beloved Community and it's Prayer Patrol MUST remain focused with our eyes steadfastly on the prize to allow God to come in and clean up our streets and save our young people.  For God has both instructed and promised us through the Apostle Paul that we are to be confident that God, Who has begun a good work in and through us will work it until Jesus' return (Philippians 1:6).

In every great war there will be some wounded and some extreme casualties.  In this case, we can only thank God that even more were not killed.  But we also must consider that as far as we can tell these violent men - whose actions force us to consider them as enemies of our community - were not themselves wounded or killed as they shot at one another.  Behold the mercy of God, as He spared them to have another chance to repent.

This week, let us pray for the victim and his family, and for one another that we stay strong and committed.  Let us ask God for the grace to be just like the mighty men of Issachar, "who understood the times and knew what [Israel] should do..."  I Chronicles 12:32

Join us this Saturday morning @ 10:00 for our next Prayer Walk in Dolton.  We will me at the Abundant Life Center - 14806 Chicago Road in Dolton, IL.  Don't forget to wear your T-Shirts.  If you don't have one please contact Pastor Ceasar @ 708.856.9043 to get one.  WE NEED YOU TO BE THERE!


Pastor DeLois Clark - Beloved Prayer Community Director

Beloved Prayer Community

Scripture Focus for the Week

"Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear, but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear" (Isaiah 59:1,2)

"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there by any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalms 139:23-24)

Prayer Focus for the Week

Confession and Repentance

As we approach the Lord together in prayer asking Him to send revival and spiritual awakening to Dolton, IL, we must remember that there is no sin too small to hinder our prayers. Confession and Repentance are the first steps towards revival. This week as you pray, remember that humility, confession, and repentance are pre-requisites for cleansing, forgiveness, and restoration of God's blessings. The revival prayers recorded in Scripture confirm the need, not only for personal confession, but also for corporate confession (Neh. 1:6, Isaiah 64:6,).

In addition to what God reveals that requires repentance for yourself, your home, your church, and your community. focus on these hiderances to revival prayer:

Monday: Unconfessed sin ~ Psalm 66:18 ~
Confess all known sin, seek a pure heart, by faith claim God's forgiveness

Tuesday: Unresolved conflicts ~ Matt. 5:23-24 ~
Obtain and maintain a clear conscience before all men.

Wednesday: Unforgiving spirit ~ Mk. 11:25,26 ~
Forgive others, as God has forgiven you.

Thursday: Unbelief ~ Mk. 11:22-24 ~
Learn to exercise faith in the power of God.

Friday: Unselfishness ~ Jas. 4:3 ~
Pray with pure motives - Pray for God's glory.

Saturday: Uninspired Prayer ~ Jas:5:16 ~
Pray earnestly and fervently

Please join us at these Upcoming Events

Village of Dolton Board Meeting - Village Hall (T-Shirts)- Monday 5/17 7:00 p.m

Prayer Patrol Training and Prayer Walk (T-Shirts) - Saturday 5/29 - 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m (Location TBD)

Reverend Ceasar I. LeFlore III, Beloved Prayer Community

Beloved Prayer Community

Scripture Focus for the Week

"Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear, but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid His face from you, that He will not hear" (Isaiah 59:1,2)

"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there by any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.  (Psalms 139:23-24)

Prayer Focus for the Week

Confession and Repentance

As we approach the Lord together in prayer asking Him to send revival and spiritual awakening to Dolton, IL, we must remember that there is no sin too small to hinder our prayers.  Confession and Repentance are the first steps towards revival.  This week as you pray, remember that humility, confession, and repentance are pre-requisites for cleansing, forgiveness, and restoration of God's blessings.  The revival prayers recorded in Scripture confirm the need, not only for personal confession, but also for corporate confession (Neh. 1:6, Isaiah 64:6,). 

In addition to what God reveals that requires repentance for yourself, your home, your church, and your community. focus on these hiderances to revival prayer:

Monday: Unconfessed sin ~ Psalm 66:18 ~ Confess all known sin, seek a pure heart, by faith claim God's forgiveness

Tuesday: Unresolved conflicts ~ Matt. 5:23-24 ~ Obtain and maintain a clear conscience before all men.

Wednesday: Unforgiving spirit ~ Mk. 11:25,26 ~ Forgive others, as God has forgiven you.

Thursday:  Unbelief ~ Mk. 11:22-24 ~ Learn to exercise faith in the power of God.

Friday: Unselfishness ~ Jas. 4:3 ~ Pray with pure motives - Pray for God's glory.

Saturday: Uninspired Prayer ~ Jas:5:16 ~ Pray earnestly and fervently

Please join us at these Upcoming Events

Village of Dolton Board Meeting  - Village Hall (T-Shirts)- Monday 5/17 7:00 p.m

Prayer Patrol Training and Prayer Walk (T-Shirts) - Saturday 5/29 - 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m (Location TBD)

Reverend Ceasar I. LeFlore III, Beloved Prayer Community