This is our first day in a week of consecrating ourselves to a wonderful Savior.
We start our week of prayer and fasting with a focus on preparing our hearts and minds for what God wants to do in us. We start by totally submitting every part of us to Jesus. This is something even Jesus did. When He was praying in the garden of Gethsemane, He submitted His fleshly nature that didn’t want to suffer and die. He prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, take this cup from me! Yet not what I want, but what you want.” Matthew 26:39 We are being called to do the same this week. Jesus is drawing us to follow Him.
As we submit and consecrate ourselves this week, we will find it easier to hear His voice. We will become more sensitive to His drawing and prompting.
Prayer Points:
1- We surrender our hurts, pain, right to revenge, bitterness, frustration, anger, and offense. Romans 12:17-21
2- We surrender our physical bodies (our members) unto righteousness, our minds, spirits, emotions to you Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Psalm 51
3- We crawl up on the altar as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to you, God. Romans 12:1-2
4- We humble ourselves under Your mighty hand, casting all our cares on You. 1 Peter 5:6-7
On Friday we will focus on reaching the lost, but let’s take some time right now to pray for those who don’t know Jesus, or have walked away from Him. Jesus, order our steps that we might minister to those who need You. Help us to get outside of ourselves and minister to those You love so much.
“He must increase, but I must decrease.””
John 3:30 ESV
Thank you so much for participating. This is an exciting time, drawing closer to Jesus together. We are so thankful to be doing this with you, Word Aflame Church.
Let Jesus be lifted up and glorified,
-Jared and Amber Doran
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