Before we issue our prayer challenge for this week we'd like to share a praise report as to how God is answering our prayers for Dolton.
This week, Dolton Mayor Ronnie C. Lewis commissioned a task force to address the problems of underage drinking and tobacco use in the village of Dolton, IL. As many of you are aware, the Beloved Prayer Community has been praying and urging the village to work with groups like the South Suburban Prevention Coaliton and The Beloved Community Development Coalition to address youth access to packaged liquor from stores in the area.
Initially, we could not find common ground with the mayor, the village board, or the Dolton Youth Commission from which we could work together on the issue. We took it to the Lord in prayer, and God has worked out a marvelous reconciliation between us.
God's grace has not only allowed us to become unified behind the desire to protect our youth from easy access to packaged liquor, but has also allowed us to work closely together on issues concerning the school board, presenting a NASA Youth Program, and the Septemember 4th Sexual Abstinence Rally. Because of prayer, we can see the walls of division beginning to crumble. Amen.
Now, our prayer word for the week from Pastor Ed Domagal:
The western church sleeps through prayer time and collapses in evangelism. The Korean Church prays all night and then sweeps through the natlion with the gospel, seeing 25% of the nation come to Christ during the last century. While the Christian church in the third world expands at these amazing rates, American Christians, in spite of great effort and financial expense, have not seen a single county in the United States grow in the net number of Christians in the past two decades.
"Nowhere is more Christian literature published, nowhere are more crusades, christian radio and TV, seminars on evangelism, than in Canada and the the U.S.A. And nowhere (apart from Europe) are these major thrusts less productive." Like the disciples in the Garden, we sleep when we should be praying and suffer the consequences acccordingly.
Brother's and Sister's in Christ, join us this Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. 14806 Chicago Rd. Abundant Life Ministries, as we continue our Joshua prayer drive around Dolton. We are circling the city in vehicles for 7 weeks while praying for God's Spirit to move powerfully throughout the city. We are at the half way point. Come and join us for the final 3 weeks.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
REMOVE THE VEIL
"The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so that they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."
2 Corinthians 4:4
Brothers and sisters in Christ, the intercessory WORK of our Lord Jesus Christ has accomplished EVERYTHING necessary to break through that spirtual veil of spiritual darkness that keeps people from seeing the truth of the gospel. Prayer is a vital and powerfull weapon that the Lord has given to us to wield in applying the intercessory work of the Lord to all situations. But we must be relentless in doing so. If we are relentless we will see breakthroughs of spiritual light.
Join with us as we continue our Joshua prayer on Saturday mornings beginning at 9:30 a.m. Abundant Life Fellowship, 14806 Chicago Rd.
Pass the word on to others, we are believing God to raise up at least 1,000 prayer warriors who will pray daily for Dolton and join together in concerted prayer efforts throughout Dolton.
2 Corinthians 4:4
Brothers and sisters in Christ, the intercessory WORK of our Lord Jesus Christ has accomplished EVERYTHING necessary to break through that spirtual veil of spiritual darkness that keeps people from seeing the truth of the gospel. Prayer is a vital and powerfull weapon that the Lord has given to us to wield in applying the intercessory work of the Lord to all situations. But we must be relentless in doing so. If we are relentless we will see breakthroughs of spiritual light.
Join with us as we continue our Joshua prayer on Saturday mornings beginning at 9:30 a.m. Abundant Life Fellowship, 14806 Chicago Rd.
Pass the word on to others, we are believing God to raise up at least 1,000 prayer warriors who will pray daily for Dolton and join together in concerted prayer efforts throughout Dolton.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
IF NOT NOW: WHEN?
Two and a half billion non believers of Jesus Christ live in the shadows of church buildings around the world. We need missions to reach people, but almost half the people in the world could be reached by existing churches if they made the effort.
Brother's and Sister's in Christ. Satan wants to deceive us and the world wants to distract us, but let us not grow weary. Now is our time to rise up in the power of the Holy Spirit and gain ground for the Kingdom of God.
Join us as we continue our Joshua prayer drive around Dolton demolishing Satan's strongholds in the powerfull Name of Jesus the Christ!
Saturday, Oct. 23rd 9:30 a.m.
Starting at The Abundant Life Center 14806 Chicago Rd.
Brother's and Sister's in Christ. Satan wants to deceive us and the world wants to distract us, but let us not grow weary. Now is our time to rise up in the power of the Holy Spirit and gain ground for the Kingdom of God.
Join us as we continue our Joshua prayer drive around Dolton demolishing Satan's strongholds in the powerfull Name of Jesus the Christ!
Saturday, Oct. 23rd 9:30 a.m.
Starting at The Abundant Life Center 14806 Chicago Rd.
Monday, October 11, 2010
"And The Walls Will Crumble"
"Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you." Joshua 3:5
It's hard to imagine that any one of us who name the Name of the Lord has not at some point felt as though we were besieged and/or trapped behind impenetrable barriers in our personal and spiritual lives. Whether those barriers seemed intended for locking in or locking out, we all have had need for God to come through powerfully for us to eradicate barriers that would potentially keep us from realizing His divine purpose and will for our lives.
In leading God's people, Joshua experienced first hand the challenges of crossing barriers that stood in between God's people and His promise. And even though these barriers at times seemed insurmountable, Joshua and the Israelites repeatedly witnessed first hand that the Lord was more than able to breach every one of them.
In Joshua chapter one God told him, "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses."
In spite of the fact that there was a river, large armies, and entrenched wickedness ahead of them, Joshua believed the Lord Who told him: "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.
Throughout our communities we see walls and barriers erected everywhere. And even though most of them are not bricks and mortar or even raging rivers, they can be just as limiting to our possessing the land and establishing God's Kingdom if we - the Church of Jesus Christ- become faithless and allow those walls to go unchallenged.
The walls that people build around their hearts that lock Jesus out and evil in must be destroyed. The walls that separate the Household of Faith from one another must come down. That walls of fear that evil men in both high and low places would erect to imprison the body of Christ must be revealed to be paper thin and not able to withstand God's righteous church. Jesus said that "upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matt. 16:18
So what is the wrecking ball that will break us through to victory? It's prayer! It's powerful, persistent, and faith believing prayer that will move God on our behalf. It will take fasting together, praying together, and tarrying together until the Lord answers as only He can. It will take putting ourselves in the position of not being distracted by the circumstances around us while focusing squarely on the miraculous means by which the Lord will deliver us, and destroy the walls that are keeping many imprisoned.
"Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.
God lets some people in to freedom and some people out to freedom-but freedom still, because through Christ all walls fall down. "For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility..."
Just as Joshua saw the walls of Jericho come crashing down, we can also see our own walls crumble in ruins if we will trust and believe.
As an outward sign that we know that God can and will do this for our city, we will circle the perimeter of Dolton, IL in cars once a week for seven weeks beginning on October 16, 2010 as a sign of active faith.
This weeks wall: "The Wall of Spiritual Wickedness"
We will gather at the Abundant Life Center, 14806 Chicago Road in Dolton at 09:45 a.m. For more details please call The Beloved Prayer Community at 708.856.9043.
It's hard to imagine that any one of us who name the Name of the Lord has not at some point felt as though we were besieged and/or trapped behind impenetrable barriers in our personal and spiritual lives. Whether those barriers seemed intended for locking in or locking out, we all have had need for God to come through powerfully for us to eradicate barriers that would potentially keep us from realizing His divine purpose and will for our lives.
In leading God's people, Joshua experienced first hand the challenges of crossing barriers that stood in between God's people and His promise. And even though these barriers at times seemed insurmountable, Joshua and the Israelites repeatedly witnessed first hand that the Lord was more than able to breach every one of them.
In Joshua chapter one God told him, "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses."
In spite of the fact that there was a river, large armies, and entrenched wickedness ahead of them, Joshua believed the Lord Who told him: "No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.
Throughout our communities we see walls and barriers erected everywhere. And even though most of them are not bricks and mortar or even raging rivers, they can be just as limiting to our possessing the land and establishing God's Kingdom if we - the Church of Jesus Christ- become faithless and allow those walls to go unchallenged.
The walls that people build around their hearts that lock Jesus out and evil in must be destroyed. The walls that separate the Household of Faith from one another must come down. That walls of fear that evil men in both high and low places would erect to imprison the body of Christ must be revealed to be paper thin and not able to withstand God's righteous church. Jesus said that "upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matt. 16:18
So what is the wrecking ball that will break us through to victory? It's prayer! It's powerful, persistent, and faith believing prayer that will move God on our behalf. It will take fasting together, praying together, and tarrying together until the Lord answers as only He can. It will take putting ourselves in the position of not being distracted by the circumstances around us while focusing squarely on the miraculous means by which the Lord will deliver us, and destroy the walls that are keeping many imprisoned.
"Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.
God lets some people in to freedom and some people out to freedom-but freedom still, because through Christ all walls fall down. "For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility..."
Just as Joshua saw the walls of Jericho come crashing down, we can also see our own walls crumble in ruins if we will trust and believe.
As an outward sign that we know that God can and will do this for our city, we will circle the perimeter of Dolton, IL in cars once a week for seven weeks beginning on October 16, 2010 as a sign of active faith.
This weeks wall: "The Wall of Spiritual Wickedness"
We will gather at the Abundant Life Center, 14806 Chicago Road in Dolton at 09:45 a.m. For more details please call The Beloved Prayer Community at 708.856.9043.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Drink Abundantly, O Beloved!
"Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst." --John 4:14
He who is a believer in Jesus finds enough in his Lord to satisfy him now, and to content him for evermore. The believer is not the man whose days are weary for want of comfort, and whose nights are long from absence of heart-cheering thought, for he finds in his faith such a spring of joy, such a fountain of consolation, that he is content and happy. Put him in a dungeon and he will find good company; place him in a barren wilderness, he will eat the bread of heaven; drive him away from friendship, he will meet the "friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Life may shake the foundation of his earthly hopes, but his heart will still be fixed, trusting in the Lord.
The heart is as insatiable as the grave till Jesus enters it, and then it is a cup full to overflowing. There is such a fullness in Christ that He alone is the believer's all. The true saint is so completely satisfied with the all-sufficiency of Jesus that he thirsts no more--except for deeper drinks from the living fountain. In that sweet manner, believer, should you thirst; it will not be a thirst of pain, but of loving desire; you will find it a sweet thing to be panting after a fuller enjoyment of Jesus' love. Long ago someone said, "I have been sinking my bucket down into the well full often, but now my thirst after Jesus has become so insatiable, that I long to put the well itself to my lips, and drink right on."
Is this the feeling of your heart now, believer? Do you feel that all your desires are satisfied in Jesus, and that you have no want now, except to know more of Him;, and to have closer fellowship with Him? Then come continually to the fountain, and take of the water of life freely. Jesus will never think you take too much, but will ever welcome you, saying, "Drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved."
He who is a believer in Jesus finds enough in his Lord to satisfy him now, and to content him for evermore. The believer is not the man whose days are weary for want of comfort, and whose nights are long from absence of heart-cheering thought, for he finds in his faith such a spring of joy, such a fountain of consolation, that he is content and happy. Put him in a dungeon and he will find good company; place him in a barren wilderness, he will eat the bread of heaven; drive him away from friendship, he will meet the "friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Life may shake the foundation of his earthly hopes, but his heart will still be fixed, trusting in the Lord.
The heart is as insatiable as the grave till Jesus enters it, and then it is a cup full to overflowing. There is such a fullness in Christ that He alone is the believer's all. The true saint is so completely satisfied with the all-sufficiency of Jesus that he thirsts no more--except for deeper drinks from the living fountain. In that sweet manner, believer, should you thirst; it will not be a thirst of pain, but of loving desire; you will find it a sweet thing to be panting after a fuller enjoyment of Jesus' love. Long ago someone said, "I have been sinking my bucket down into the well full often, but now my thirst after Jesus has become so insatiable, that I long to put the well itself to my lips, and drink right on."
Is this the feeling of your heart now, believer? Do you feel that all your desires are satisfied in Jesus, and that you have no want now, except to know more of Him;, and to have closer fellowship with Him? Then come continually to the fountain, and take of the water of life freely. Jesus will never think you take too much, but will ever welcome you, saying, "Drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved."
Friday, August 20, 2010
Great Expectations
How many of you find yourself extremely busy? I know you will agree with me when I say there never seems to be enough hours in the day for all that needs to be done. If you are like me, you even have a "to do list" to help you get through the endless items that need to be addressed in the course of a day.
The question is...are you really doing what God wants you to do. Yes there are pressing needs, but are they leading you to the place where you need to be in your life? Will doing them help you get closer to fulfilling your purpose?
God has great expectations for His children, and because He has a purpose for each of our lives, we need to constantly ask Him, is this what I need to do, or is this where I should be going? Asking is easy...listening and waiting for the answer is another.
Jesus said "So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. " Luke 11:9,10
Let us begin to ask Him what we should be doing and how we can make a greater impact for His kingdom. Let us seek His face in every endeavor we undertake so that our purpose is sure. Let's wait with great expectation for the answers that will come if we wait on the Lord and be of good courage.
Wait I say on the Lord.
The question is...are you really doing what God wants you to do. Yes there are pressing needs, but are they leading you to the place where you need to be in your life? Will doing them help you get closer to fulfilling your purpose?
God has great expectations for His children, and because He has a purpose for each of our lives, we need to constantly ask Him, is this what I need to do, or is this where I should be going? Asking is easy...listening and waiting for the answer is another.
Jesus said "So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. " Luke 11:9,10
Let us begin to ask Him what we should be doing and how we can make a greater impact for His kingdom. Let us seek His face in every endeavor we undertake so that our purpose is sure. Let's wait with great expectation for the answers that will come if we wait on the Lord and be of good courage.
Wait I say on the Lord.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Stop Dreaming and Get Going
Who doesn't wish and dream for a better tomorrow? We all want a better life for ourselves and our children. The reality is that we live in a fallen world and if you believe what the Bible says you know it is going to get worst before it gets better. But take heart and be of good courage because we win in the end and not just that, we are to be salt and light. Stop dreaming and get out and make things happen for the good of your community. When is the last time you walked around your community and prayed for your neighbors? Why not be a light today!?!
Tell somebody about the Beloved Prayer Community. Get them to sign up on this blog site and be one of the 1000 praying for Dolton. Be fearless in your quest to get your neighbors and family saved.
Be a soul winner. "Soul winners re not soul winners because of what they know, but because of whom they know and how well they know Him and how much they long for others to know Him." Dolson Trottman -- Founder of the Navigators.
Tell somebody about the Beloved Prayer Community. Get them to sign up on this blog site and be one of the 1000 praying for Dolton. Be fearless in your quest to get your neighbors and family saved.
Be a soul winner. "Soul winners re not soul winners because of what they know, but because of whom they know and how well they know Him and how much they long for others to know Him." Dolson Trottman -- Founder of the Navigators.
Friday, August 13, 2010
In It To Win It
As children of the Most High God, we have the power to change the world for good. But often when we get a great idea, we begin the project but there is no follow through. We get impatient and we drop the cause to pursuit something else. God is waiting for us to stop putting things off, get going and make an impact for His kingdom. We have to recognize we are in it to win it. We can’t stop we have to complete what we start.
Get ready, get set, now Go.
Get ready, get set, now Go.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Celebrating the 4th of July
The headlines said it all, “Fewer at Taste.” Attendance is down by 700,000. A drop of 21% because the City of Chicago decided to eliminate their customary fire works exhibit and in its place, three separate events. In Calumet City the big fireworks exhibit lasted all of 19 minutes. Now I really don’t like going to places where there are such large crowds…however, those are excellent places to pray.
While most people are pushing their way to delectable goodies that are not really good for them, or looking for a great place to see the fireworks, we intercessors can have a really great time praying for the vendors as well as people coming for the sights and sounds. And how about those in our community who are enjoying their day off at home? We can take the opportunity to meet our neighbors and pray for them too.
Happy Fourth of July America…Let’s all pray for revival to come before the next Fourth of July!
While most people are pushing their way to delectable goodies that are not really good for them, or looking for a great place to see the fireworks, we intercessors can have a really great time praying for the vendors as well as people coming for the sights and sounds. And how about those in our community who are enjoying their day off at home? We can take the opportunity to meet our neighbors and pray for them too.
Happy Fourth of July America…Let’s all pray for revival to come before the next Fourth of July!
Monday, June 28, 2010
I Am With You
You have to agree that more than ever before we need deliverance in our communities. Many people do not know how to help, nor do they know what has gone wrong. The first thing we have to do is recognize that we have a problem. It’s time we pray for our community and for those who desperately need a way out of the problems they face.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Beloved Prayer Community - Prayers for Spiritual Leadership
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
The recent violent crime wave that Dolton has experienced, along with the signs of corruption and apathy that are so prevalent in both our civic and faith communities, are only reminders and confirmation as to just how much people here, and everywhere really need the Lord.
In every area, and on every level, we can clearly see the need for a move of God's Spirit in Dolton that will only come through wide spread prayer and repentance; along with God's people rising up together to boldly declare His Kingdom and retake territory that seemingly has been lost. We are God's standard bearers...the army of God...the first to smite at the enemy...and we need to confront him boldly in every place he raises his ugly head. The Bible says:
So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59:19
We've been praying for our civic leaders, to include Mayor Ronnie C. Lewis and the village board; and we encourage you to continue to do so daily. Check our last blog post to see their email addresses, and let them know that you are praying for them on a daily basis. But we also want to remind them that they have a responsibility to govern with godly integrity; and to seek godly counsel as to how to address the needs of their people. Presently, we do not see that reflected in their approach to leadership...and that's a problem. Our prayer is for repentance or removal. Only God knows which it will be.
Let's now add prayer for revival among Dolton's pastors and spiritual leaders.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PRAYER WALKERS TO BE PRESENT AT THE DOLTON 4TH OF JULY PICNIC AND PARADE. WE WILL WEAR THE GREEN ARMOR (T-SHIRTS) AND APPLY THE MINISTRY OF PRESENCE AMONG THE PEOPLE AS PART OF OUR ON-GOING PRAYER CAMPAIGN. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SHIRT, PLEASE CALL REV. LEFLORE @ 856.9043
The recent violent crime wave that Dolton has experienced, along with the signs of corruption and apathy that are so prevalent in both our civic and faith communities, are only reminders and confirmation as to just how much people here, and everywhere really need the Lord.
In every area, and on every level, we can clearly see the need for a move of God's Spirit in Dolton that will only come through wide spread prayer and repentance; along with God's people rising up together to boldly declare His Kingdom and retake territory that seemingly has been lost. We are God's standard bearers...the army of God...the first to smite at the enemy...and we need to confront him boldly in every place he raises his ugly head. The Bible says:
So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59:19
We've been praying for our civic leaders, to include Mayor Ronnie C. Lewis and the village board; and we encourage you to continue to do so daily. Check our last blog post to see their email addresses, and let them know that you are praying for them on a daily basis. But we also want to remind them that they have a responsibility to govern with godly integrity; and to seek godly counsel as to how to address the needs of their people. Presently, we do not see that reflected in their approach to leadership...and that's a problem. Our prayer is for repentance or removal. Only God knows which it will be.
Let's now add prayer for revival among Dolton's pastors and spiritual leaders.
- Pray that they will lead the way in humility, repentance, and prayer (Joel 2:17).
- Pray that they will not be motivated by a fleshly desire of recognition, but that they will live and minister for the glory of God alone.
- Pray that God will protect their families from the attacks of Satan
- Pray that they will be faithful in proclaiming the truth of God's Word, and that they will not be bound by tradition or fear of men.
- Pray that they will be pure in life and doctrine (I Timothy 4:16).
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PRAYER WALKERS TO BE PRESENT AT THE DOLTON 4TH OF JULY PICNIC AND PARADE. WE WILL WEAR THE GREEN ARMOR (T-SHIRTS) AND APPLY THE MINISTRY OF PRESENCE AMONG THE PEOPLE AS PART OF OUR ON-GOING PRAYER CAMPAIGN. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SHIRT, PLEASE CALL REV. LEFLORE @ 856.9043
Friday, May 28, 2010
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:
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
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.
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
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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
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
Friday, May 14, 2010
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
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.
Obtain and maintain a clear conscience before all men.
Wednesday: Unforgiving spirit ~ Mk. 11:25,26 ~
Forgive others, as God has forgiven you.
Forgive others, as God has forgiven you.
Thursday: Unbelief ~ Mk. 11:22-24 ~
Learn to exercise faith in the power of God.
Learn to exercise faith in the power of God.
Friday: Unselfishness ~ Jas. 4:3 ~
Pray with pure motives - Pray for God's glory.
Pray with pure motives - Pray for God's glory.
Saturday: Uninspired Prayer ~ Jas:5:16 ~
Pray earnestly and fervently
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
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
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
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