Top Church Planting Prayer Requests:
1. Pray for the Presence of God
Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them."
a. That God would show up in our services and small groups (Ps. 22:3)
b. That God’s presence would bring conviction of sin (1 Cor. 15:24-25)
c. That God’s presence would bring comfort to the hurting (Ps. 34:18)
d. That God’s presence would make us a joyful people (Ps. 16:11)
2. Pray for the Power of the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 3:14-16 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
a. Power to defeat sin in our lives (Rom. 8:13)
b. Power to witness (Acts 1:8)
3. Pray for the Pillars of Harvest Bible Chapel
a. Proclaiming the authority of God’s Word without apology. (2 Tim. 4:2)
b. Lifting high the name of Jesus through worship. (John 4:23-24)
c. Believing firmly in the power of prayer. (Eph. 6:18)
d. Sharing the good news of Jesus with boldness. (Eph. 6:19-20)
4. Pray for the People of Miami
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
a. For the Lost
b. For Christians who have moved into the area
c. For Christians who are hungry for the Word of God
d. For godly leaders
5. Pray for the Provision of Needs
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
a. Pray for God’s provision for us financially as a church
b. For generosity among God’s people
d. For free stuff so that we spend resources on ministry
6. Pray for a Place to Worship and meet
a. Pray that God would lead us to a great location for worship and office space
7. Pray for Peace and Unity in our Church
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
a. Pray that we could consider the interests of others above our own (Philip. 2:4)
b. Pray that we would speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15)
8. Pray for our Pastor and his family
Romans 15:30 I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf,
a. For health and strength for Grethel and Jason
b. That Jason would make the most his training with Harvest