Isa 37:21 Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Because you prayed about King Sennacherib of Assyria, the Lord has spoken this word against him:"The virgin daughter of Zion
despises you and laughs at you.
The daughter of Jerusalem
shakes her head in derision as you flee.
Let me put you in the picture. King Hezekiah has been careless about God and has done some pretty dumb stuff. Then a more evil King comes to attack him and his city. His first response is to go into the presence of God and send for the prophet to 'hear the word of the Lord'.
Please take the time to read Is 36 - 37 if you are believing for your city or you have a challenge in your life and as you read, look for the keys that saw Hezekiah receive his victory.
Here in this verse, the prophet says, 'Because you prayed' ... and goes on to annouce the favour of God for his situation.
I, like you and Hezekiah, have done some dumb stuff, but do not let that keep you out of the presence of God. Go there, go there today, commit your plans to Him and he will establish you. This story is full of promises for the Warrior. We are believing for our city and I receive this word that Isaiah announces over my prayers. Take 10 mins today and go to the 'temple' and tell Him your cares and ask for redemption, in the name of His Son, Jesus!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Day 26
A certain individual was seeking Justice in a certain city from a certain enemy, as are we. Read this parable every day this week. Take note of its ‘hand-picked’ characters and the outcome, it is a story of contrasts. Jesus has His heart on His sleeve as he concludes. Ask Him to help you understand. Remember that parables are ‘custom designed’ stories for disciples. At least once this week, pray the 10 minute prayer, “FOR OUR CITIES”. You can find it online at 10000warriors.com
LUKE 18
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. "There was a judge in a certain city," he said, "who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, 'Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.' The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, 'I don't fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!'"
Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?"
If you are just starting out, go to 10000warriors.com, download our prayer, For Our Cities, and add your voice in
LUKE 18
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. "There was a judge in a certain city," he said, "who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, 'Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.' The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, 'I don't fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!'"
Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?"
If you are just starting out, go to 10000warriors.com, download our prayer, For Our Cities, and add your voice in
Thursday, July 21, 2011
20 / 100
Our Father in Heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let Your Kingdom Come and Your will be done ...
This is the cry of our heart at 10000warriors.com We ask you, our beautiful and generous Daddy in Heaven to help us understand the enormity and wonder of Your kingdom. Let its scope and majesty overwhelm our hearts and lives so that our days are making a difference for the Kingdom and 'seeing' your Kingdom manifest in our lives. The Kingdom is righteousness, (non earned grace) Joy, (unreasonable happiness) and Peace, (the essence of Jesus) and it belongs to us as we find ourselves praying this in your name. Yes Yes Yes, let your kingdom come to my home and my workplace, let Your kingdom come to our congregation and our city so that all people can know this Joy and Peace and the gift of Your love through us, your people. This is our prayer. Let Your Kingdom Come, in Jesus name. Let your will be done. It is your will that no one would die without knowing you. Your will is to fill the whole earth with your glory. Your will is to see this nation become the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit. Let your will be done in Jesus name. Through this prayer today we thank you for your promises to us and thank you for all you have done thus far. Your devoted child, Amen.
This is the cry of our heart at 10000warriors.com We ask you, our beautiful and generous Daddy in Heaven to help us understand the enormity and wonder of Your kingdom. Let its scope and majesty overwhelm our hearts and lives so that our days are making a difference for the Kingdom and 'seeing' your Kingdom manifest in our lives. The Kingdom is righteousness, (non earned grace) Joy, (unreasonable happiness) and Peace, (the essence of Jesus) and it belongs to us as we find ourselves praying this in your name. Yes Yes Yes, let your kingdom come to my home and my workplace, let Your kingdom come to our congregation and our city so that all people can know this Joy and Peace and the gift of Your love through us, your people. This is our prayer. Let Your Kingdom Come, in Jesus name. Let your will be done. It is your will that no one would die without knowing you. Your will is to fill the whole earth with your glory. Your will is to see this nation become the Great South Land of the Holy Spirit. Let your will be done in Jesus name. Through this prayer today we thank you for your promises to us and thank you for all you have done thus far. Your devoted child, Amen.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Day 17
Greetings fellow soldiers. What an awesome privelege it is to get to be in this army that God is putting together around the world. Woo Hoo!
We are kicking off this week with, what has been dubbed the Lords Prayer. The disciples asked Jesus, "Teach us to Pray". If you are like me then you are thinking, 'excellent idea', Teach me to Pray. So we move to the edge of our seats to hear Him begin, "Our Father" Bombshell. Jesus just gave us an invitation into this divine and beautiful relationship with 'God'. Prior to this, they had heard Him call God, Father, but did He say 'Our', like, His Father, and Our Father! We share a Dad with the Saviour of the World who put us in equal standing with His own Father, and allows us to walk in our full status as His adopted children. So Lets go right now and talk with Our Father, He awaits your conversation.
Daddy, today I do not come tentatively, but boldy, knowing that Jesus has already introduced me to You and invites me into this divine family ...
We are kicking off this week with, what has been dubbed the Lords Prayer. The disciples asked Jesus, "Teach us to Pray". If you are like me then you are thinking, 'excellent idea', Teach me to Pray. So we move to the edge of our seats to hear Him begin, "Our Father" Bombshell. Jesus just gave us an invitation into this divine and beautiful relationship with 'God'. Prior to this, they had heard Him call God, Father, but did He say 'Our', like, His Father, and Our Father! We share a Dad with the Saviour of the World who put us in equal standing with His own Father, and allows us to walk in our full status as His adopted children. So Lets go right now and talk with Our Father, He awaits your conversation.
Daddy, today I do not come tentatively, but boldy, knowing that Jesus has already introduced me to You and invites me into this divine family ...
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Tillie Arela Blase
Welcome to the world Miss Tillie Blase. Blows me away that something so small who, without even trying, can captivate me and make my eyes dance as I look at you in all your tiny perfection. Thank you Lord for all you do and for another wonderful glimpse of your grace.
Tillie's birth began 100 days of prayer for me. Her birthdate, the 7th of the 7th is prophetic in that 7 is the number of perfection and speaks of completion. It is a new day and I desire a culture of prayer, puctuated with moments of unity, solidarity and celebration of all God has promised. This year is the first in a new decade and I know that the season has changed. We are walking into a springtime. It is time to Plant and harvest, (no planting, no harvesting) and a time to tend and drink of the glorious riches of our inheritance. Life is Joy when you understand the journey is the destination. So here is to you Tillie, and all that you remind us of, Our Heavenly Father, the beauty of His ways and the perfection of His promises.
Tillie's birth began 100 days of prayer for me. Her birthdate, the 7th of the 7th is prophetic in that 7 is the number of perfection and speaks of completion. It is a new day and I desire a culture of prayer, puctuated with moments of unity, solidarity and celebration of all God has promised. This year is the first in a new decade and I know that the season has changed. We are walking into a springtime. It is time to Plant and harvest, (no planting, no harvesting) and a time to tend and drink of the glorious riches of our inheritance. Life is Joy when you understand the journey is the destination. So here is to you Tillie, and all that you remind us of, Our Heavenly Father, the beauty of His ways and the perfection of His promises.
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