Praying in the Kingdom

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Thy Kingdom Come

We continue to pray for God’s Kingdom to come in Glasgow.  We continue pray for those who have recently become Christians.  We pray that God will guide them, and empower them through and by His Spirit.

We pray that Glasgow will be won for the kingdom through the preaching of the word and the praising of His name.  We pray that Glasgow does flourish, but through the blessings of God rather than the endeavours of men.

We pray that God will raise up leaders in the Church in Glasgow who will speak boldly, and prophetically into the Church and the City.  We pray that Christians in the City will be filled with a Holy courage to speak out against injustice and poverty.

We pray for more.  We pray that we will see the power of Salvation in the City. 

We pray that there is a real and tangible moving of the Spirit in our City. 

We claim that God’s Kingdom will Come.

We pray that souls will be won for the Kingdom, and that we will rejoice with the angels as men and women, boys and girls turn to God as their saviour.

We pray for protection over the Christians of the City as they speak out in boldness, and step out in faith for the sake of the Gospel.  We claim the victory that is ours in the name of Jesus.

We pray that God will sweep through our City, and shine brightly in the darkest of places.  We pray that Christians will not be afraid to go to the darkest places and take the light of God with them.

We pray for forgiveness for not always being and doing what God has directed us to.  We pray for a renewed vision.  We pray for a fresh outpouring of the Spirit. 

We pray for more.

Peace

We simply pray for the peace of God that passes all understanding to descend on our City, the Church and in our hearts.

The Word

We pray that God’s word becomes a reality for our City, and that Justice and Mercy will be evident in all areas of our society.

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be God colours in their communities.

We pray that the churches will light in their communities.

Matthew 5:13-16 (MSG)

^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Other requests from previous weeks:

Each week we continue to pray for topics that we prayed for previously.  We won’t always list all the details, but rather just give you the headings to allow you to pray into these situations as God leads, and if you need to you can refer to previous weeks guides.

Olympics

A living wage

Community

Church Leaders

Glasgow

Debt & Wealth

Elderly & Vulnerable

Families

Young People

Trafficking, refugees and Asylum seekers

Churches

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer! 

We give thanks for the support that we as Christians have in fellowship with other Christians.

We pray for the community of Anderston, particularly that the people of the community will feel safe.

We pray for families as the schools break up for the Summer.  We pray that they can find things to do which are not costly, and that young people will be able to find things to do that will not get them into trouble.  We pray for their safety.

We pray for families who will have to provide lunch for their children, where they are usually in receipt of free school meals.  We pray that this extra expense will not cause hardship.  We pray that Christians will be able to help in practical ways, and that we will see the miracle of God’s provision again in these situations.

We pray that God will change our society from one in which wealth and fame mean more than honesty and care for one’s neighbour.

We pray for the ministers and leaders in our churches in Glasgow. We pray that any lethargy and lack of focus or vision will be bound in the name of Jesus and the Spirit of God will descend on and in them in new and amazing ways.

We pray that God will work to bring about change in the mindset of children and young people that they may be caring towards others, old, young and animals.

We pray for the Anderston Youth Café as it ends at the end of June, that those running it will find ways in which young people may be able to work with the elderly and be involved in a community project during next session.

We pray for Avril and John as Chelsea goes on to Secondary School.

We pray for all children making the transition from Primary to Secondary school.

We pray for marriage and families in Glasgow.  We pray for the government as the conclude their consultation on redefining marriage.  We pray for courage and boldness for MP’s to make the right choices in line with Your will.  We pray for the response of the Church that we will show grace, love and acceptance of all.

We pray for the Tron church.  We pray your peace and love, and the power of your Spirit on them in these days.

We pray for the Church of Scotland, that you will guide them and reveal yourself to them in these days.

We pray for Stephen Crothers, that you will bless him, guide him and protect him. 

We pray for all new Christians, that they will be protected from the “slings and arrows” of the evil one. 

We boldly pray for more souls to be saved, and that more will come to know the love of God and that they will recognise their need for Christ as their Saviour.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle, e.g. from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

We continue to pray for the influence of The Salvation Army in Anderston.

We pray for Jean and her family.

We pray against the influence of astrology, tarot readings and psychics.  We pray that the power of the Spirit will overcome this darkness.  Please pray for Godly and spiritual conversations for some in our community that are engaging in these practices.  Pray that they will put their hope in Christ, rather than the false hope of these other things.

We pray for families going through times of stress.

For students who are reaching the end of their courses, anxious about grades and what comes next.

We pray for the Masih family.

We pray for Sonita’s sister Nila who is suffering from arthritis.

We pray for Graeme, that you would surround him with your love.

We pray for Jonathan, Jess & Michael.

We pray for the new build of The Salvation Army in Glasgow City Centre, that we have faith in God for His provision of the finances for this.  We pray for those who have to make decisions about this, that Gods will be done.

We pray for David Sutton & family.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Praying for more!

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Thy Kingdom Come

We give thanks to God for another soul saved.  We continue pray for those who have recently become Christians.  We pray that God will guide them, and empower them through and by His Spirit.

We pray for more.  We pray that we will see the power of Salvation in the City. 

We pray that there is a real and tangible moving of the Spirit in our City. 

We claim that God’s Kingdom will Come.

We pray that souls will be won for the Kingdom, and that we will rejoice with the angels as men and women, boys and girls turn to God as their saviour.

Peace

We pray that as we continue in these 100 days of peace that God’s peace will descend on our City. 

We pray for a peace and unity in the Church.  We pray that we will focus on that which unites us, and support one another in love, working together for the sake of the Kingdom.

We pray that in communities where there are problems with violence and anti-social behaviour that God’s peace will reign.  We pray that there will be forgiveness and restitution in our communities.

We pray that God will bring peace and unity to the Church in Glasgow, and open doors where they can work together.

We pray that Christians will be instruments of peace in the City.

We pray that the Olympics will pass peacefully, and that God will protect all those involved.

The Word

We pray that God’s word becomes a reality for our City, and that Justice and Mercy will be evident in all areas of our society.

We pray and claim the motto of Glasgow for the Kingdom, that Glasgow will flourish by the preaching of the word and the praising of His name.

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be God colours in their communities.

We pray that the churches will light in their communities.

Matthew 5:13-16 (MSG)

^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Other requests from previous weeks:

Each week we continue to pray for topics that we prayed for previously.  We won’t always list all the details, but rather just give you the headings to allow you to pray into these situations as God leads, and if you need to you can refer to previous weeks guides.

Olympics

A living wage

Community

Church Leaders

Glasgow

Debt & Wealth

Elderly & Vulnerable

Families

Young People

Trafficking, refugees and Asylum seekers

Churches

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer! 

We pray for Josh as he starts on his new relationship with God and give thanks that he has chosen to accept Jesus as his saviour and friend!

We give thanks for the support that we as Christians have in fellowship with other Christians.

We pray for the community of Anderston, particularly that the people of the community will feel safe.

We pray for the ministers and leaders in our churches in Glasgow.  We pray that any lethargy and lack of focus or vision will be bound in the name of Jesus and the Spirit of God will descend on and in them in new and amazing ways.

We pray that God will work to bring about change in the mindset of children and young people that they may be caring towards others, old, young and animals.

We pray for the Anderston Youth Café as it ends at the end of June, that those running it will find ways in which young people may be able to work with the elderly and be involved in a community project during next session.

We pray for Avril and John as Chelsea goes on to Secondary School.

We pray for all children making the transition from Primary to Secondary school.

We pray for marriage and families in Glasgow.  We pray for the government as the conclude their consultation on redefining marriage.  We pray for courage and boldness for MP’s to make the right choices in line with Your will.  We pray for the response of the Church that we will show grace, love and acceptance of all.

We pray for the Tron church.  We pray your peace and love, and the power of your Spirit on them in these days.

We pray for the Church of Scotland, that you will guide them and reveal yourself to them in these days.

We pray for protection for Adelaide Baptist Church, for their staff and customers.  We pray that you will uphold them in their ministry, and that the situation that they face, you will give them the wisdom and strength to deal with.

We pray for Stephen Crothers, that you will bless him, guide him and protect him. 

We pray for all new Christians, that they will be protected from the “slings and arrows” of the evil one. 

We boldly pray for more souls to be saved, and that more will come to know the love of God and that they will recognise their need for Christ as their Saviour.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle, e.g. from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

We continue to pray for the influence of The Salvation Army in Anderston.

We pray for Jean and her family.

We pray against the influence of astrology, tarot readings and psychics.  We pray that the power of the Spirit will overcome this darkness.  Please pray for Godly and spiritual conversations for some in our community that are engaging in these practices.  Pray that they will put their hope in Christ, rather than the false hope of these other things.

We pray for families going through times of stress.

For students who are reaching the end of their courses, anxious about grades and what comes next.

We pray for the Masih family.

We pray for Sonita’s sister Nila who is suffering from arthritis.

We pray for Graeme, a young man that Matt met on Street Pastors on Friday, that you will show him that you love him and care about him just as he is.  We pray that you will surround him with your love, and that he will see you and come to know you as his friend and saviour.

We pray for Jonathan as he goes for interviews for new jobs. 

We pray for Jess.

We pray for the new build of The Salvation Army in Glasgow City Centre, that we have faith in God for His provision of the finances for this.  We pray for those who have to make decisions about this, that Gods will be done.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Pray, pray & pray!

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Thy Kingdom Come

We pray for those who have recently become Christians.  We pray that God will guide them, and empower them through and by His Spirit.

We pray for more.  We pray that we will see the power of Salvation in the City. 

We pray that there is a real and tangible moving of the Spirit in our City. 

We claim that God’s Kingdom will Come.

We pray that souls will be won for the Kingdom, and that we will rejoice with the angels as men and women, boys and girls turn to God as their saviour.

Peace

We pray that as we have entered the 100 days of peace, that God’s peace will descend on our land. 

We pray that in communities where there are problems with violence and anti-social behaviour that God’s peace will reign.

We pray that God will bring peace and unity to the Church in Glasgow, and open doors where they can work together.

We pray that Christians will be instruments of peace in the City.

We pray that the Olympics will pass peacefully, and that God will protect all those involved.

The Word

We pray that God’s word becomes a reality for our City, and that Justice and Mercy will be evident in all areas of our society.

We pray that Christians in Glasgow will be God colours in their communities.

We pray that the churches will light in their communities.

Zechariah 7:8-14
Amos 5:18-27
1 Corinthians 2:14
Matthew 5:13-16 (MSG)

^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Other requests from previous weeks:

Each week we continue to pray for topics that we prayed for previously.  We won’t always list all the details, but rather just give you the headings to allow you to pray into these situations as God leads, and if you need to you can refer to previous weeks guides.

Olympics

A living wage

Community

Church Leaders

Glasgow

Debt & Wealth

Elderly & Vulnerable

Families

Young People

Trafficking, refugees and Asylum seekers

Churches

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer!  We give thanks for the healing of Ann Gorman’s mother, and we continue to pray for her recovery.

We give thanks for the support that we as Christians have in fellowship with other Christians.

We pray for an important meeting taking place this week that the outcome may benefit the Anderston community.

We pray that God will work to bring about change in the mindset of children and young people that they may be caring towards others, old, young and animals.

We pray for the Anderston Youth Café as it ends at the end of June, that those running it will find ways in which young people may be able to work with the elderly and be involved in a community project during next session.

We pray for Avril and John as Chelsea goes on to Secondary School.

We pray for all children making the transition from Primary to Secondary school.

We pray for those who will be prayer walking the Olyminc torch route in Glasgow.  We ask for you protection and your discernment Father for the things that they should be praying for.  We pray that as they walk that Your light will shine. (Isaiah 61).

We pray for marriage and families in Glasgow.  We pray for the government as the conclude their consultation on redefining marriage.  We pray for courage and boldness for MP’s to make the right choices in line with Your will.  We pray for the response of the Church that we will show grace, love and acceptance of all.

We pray for protection for Adelaide Baptist Church, for their staff and customers.  We pray that you will uphold them in their ministry, and that the situation that they face, you will give them the wisdom and strength to deal with.

We give you thanks that you have anointed and appointed a new associate Pastor / Work Place Chaplain to the city centre business community.  We pray for Stephen Crothers, that you will bless him, guide him and protect him.  We pray that you pour out your Spirit upon him as he starts his new ministry at Adelaide’s.

We pray for all new Christians, that they will be protected from the “slings and arrows” of the evil one. 

We boldly pray for more souls to be saved, and that more will come to know the love of God and that they will recognise their need for Christ as their Saviour.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle, e.g. from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

We continue to pray for the influence of The Salvation Army in Anderston.

We pray for Jean and her family.

We pray against the influence of astrology, tarot readings and psychics.  We pray that the power of the Spirit will overcome this darkness.  Please pray for Godly and spiritual conversations for some in our community that are engaging in these practices.  Pray that they will put their hope in Christ, rather than the false hope of these other things.

For the escalating violence in Syria.  May God bring a lasting peace and reconciliation.

Sean Rooney, 15 years old, rare form of cancer

We have had prayer requests from several people who are looking for work.

Also for families going through times of stress.

For Business in Glasgow as they try to bring together Christians who have a commitment to the business and offices communities of Glasgow

For students who are reaching the end of their courses, anxious about grades and what comes next.

We pray for the Masih family.

We pray for Sonita’s sister Nila who is suffering from arthritis.

Robert, 32 years old, illness.

We pray for Betty, that she knows the healing power of Christ.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Today is the day of Salvation - Prayer Topics 07.06.2012

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Thy Kingdom Come
We give all glory and honour to the father this day for new souls won for the kingdom.  Today is the day of Salvation.  Not tomorrow.  Not yesterday.  Today.   We pray that those who have made new commitments to Christ and have started a new and amazing relationship with Him, will be protected, will be nurtured in faith, and will be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. 

We pray for more.  We pray that we will see the power of Salvation in the City. 
We pray that there is a real and tangible moving of the Spirit in our City. 

We claim that God’s Kingdom will Come.
We pray that souls will be won for the Kingdom, and that we will rejoice with the angels as men and women, boys and girls turn to God as their saviour.

The Olympic Torch & Prayer
The Olympic Torch is nearly in our City.  In each City that has received the torch, the churches in those communities have come together to pray for their communities.   In Glasgow this will happen tonight (Thursday 7^th June) at 7.14pm in George Square (wear something red if you can!), where there is a call for all Christians in the City to meet and join together in prayer.  The event will finish at 8.12pm (2012!). 

If you cannot be there in person, please do commit to praying where you are.  We would ask though that if at all possible that you make every effort to be there in person, and bring as many people as you can. 
This is part of the 714 prayer movement.  There will be no stage, no mics, no brands, no speaker.  Just the people of God in one place, at one time, with the healing of lands on their hearts.

The Olympic Torch arrives in Glasgow tomorrow.  We pray for all the events that will be taking place throughout the City and the West of Scotland.  We pray that these will be peaceful.
We pray that as the torch travels through the City as a beacon of light, that the light and power of God will shine in the darkness.

We pray for the Spirit to be poured out.

The Word

I have again included the Scripture that God brought to me previously as I believe that we need to continue to listen to God in this, and take action in this. I have also given a link to a Youtube clip of an old advert that was on TV some years ago.  The reason for this, is that I believe that God wants us to be God colours in our community.  We shouldn’t just be dull and boring, trapped in the black and white era, but rather our lives should be full of colour – High Definition and 3D God colour.  Pray through this scripture, and allow God to reveal Himself to us through this, that it will impact on our lives, and we will respond as God directs through the leading of His Spirit.

Zechariah 7(New Living Translation)
A Call to Justice and Mercy

8 Then this message came to Zechariah from the Lord: 9 “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. 10 Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other.

11 “Your ancestors refused to listen to this message. They stubbornly turned away and put their fingers in their ears to keep from hearing. 12 They made their hearts as hard as stone, so they could not hear the instructions or the messages that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies had sent them by his Spirit through the earlier prophets. That is why the Lord of Heaven’s Armies was so angry with them.

13 “Since they refused to listen when I called to them, I would not listen when they called to me, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 14 As with a whirlwind, I scattered them among the distant nations, where they lived as strangers. Their land became so desolate that no one even traveled through it. They turned their pleasant land into a desert.”

Amos 5:18-27 (NLT)
Warning of Coming Judgment

21 “I hate all your show and pretense—
the hypocrisy of your religious festivals and solemn assemblies.
22 I will not accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings.
I won’t even notice all your choice peace offerings.
23 Away with your noisy hymns of praise!
I will not listen to the music of your harps.
24 Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice,
an endless river of righteous living.
25 “Was it to me you were bringing sacrifices and offerings during the forty years in the wilderness, Israel? 26 No, you served your pagan gods—Sakkuth your king god and Kaiwan your star god—the images you made for yourselves. 27 So I will send you into exile, to a land east of Damascus,” says the Lord, whose name is the God of Heaven’s Armies.

1 Corinthians 2:14 (NLT)

14 But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.

God Colours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GURvHJNmGrc

Matthew 5:13-16 (MSG)
¹³"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.

^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

Other requests from previous weeks:

Each week we continue to pray for topics that we prayed for previously.  We won’t always list all the details, but rather just give you the headings to allow you to pray into these situations as God leads, and if you need to you can refer to previous weeks guides.

Peace in our time

A living wage

Community

Church Leaders

Glasgow

Debt & Wealth

Elderly & Vulnerable

Families

Young People

Trafficking, refugees and Asylum seekers

Churches

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

We give thanks to God for answered prayer!  Ann Gorman’s mother who we prayed for last week has been discharged from hospital and is making good progress.  We continue to pray for her recovery.

We give thanks that in The Salvation Army at Glasgow City Centre on Sunday we had the privilege of seeing the work of Salvation, when someone made the decision to accept Jesus as their Saviour.  All glory to the Father.

We pray for all new Christians, that they will be protected from the “slings and arrows” of the evil one. 

We boldly pray for more souls to be saved, and that more will come to know the love of God and that they will recognise their need for Christ as their Saviour.

We pray for those who have recently changed their lifestyle, e.g. from drugs and prostitution, that they may have Christian influences in their lives.

We continue to pray for the influence of The Salvation Army in Anderston.

We pray for Jean and her family.

We pray against the influence of astrology, tarot readings and psychics.  We pray that the power of the Spirit will overcome this darkness.  Please pray for Godly and spiritual conversations for some in our community that are engaging in these practices.  Pray that they will put their hope in Christ, rather than the false hope of these other things.

For the escalating violence in Syria.  May God bring a lasting peace and reconciliation.

Sean Rooney, 15 years old, rare form of cancer

We have had prayer requests from several people who are looking for work.

Also for families going through times of stress.

For Business in Glasgow as they try to bring together Christians who have a commitment to the business and offices communities of Glasgow

For students who are reaching the end of their courses, anxious about grades and what comes next.

We pray for the Masih family.

We pray for Sonita’s sister Nila who is suffering from arthritis.

Robert, 32 years old, illness.

We pray for Betty, that she knows the healing power of Christ.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery & Cranstonhill Nursery School.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.

Prayers for peace. Prayer topics 24th May 2012

2 Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Peace in our time

In these recent days I have been struck by the headlines in our newspapers and on the news websites as to the prosecutions for violent crimes, and public disorder in our local communities.

Just yesterday there has been a fire in a disused school where the suspect arson.  In my own street in Haghill, there was serious incident in the local shop.  This took place in the middle of the afternoon, just after the schools finished for the day, of which there are 3 nearby.  There was a report this week of a young woman who has been raped and attacked in the west end of Glasgow.  These are just 3 such incidents, and there are many more being reported.

We pray for the peace of the spirit to descend on our communities.

We pray for the safety of our communities.  That people will live in harmony and unity.

We pray for God’s kingdom and power to reign in our communities.

We pray for Justice, peace and mercy to be demonstrated by all. 

We pray that local churches will be effective in bringing light into the darkness.  We pray for protection for those working in the front line who deal with these incidents daily.  We pray that they will be protected, and that they will know the presence of God with them daily.

The Olympic Torch & Pentecost

We continue to pray for the preparations for the arrival of the Torch in our city.  We pray that as the light is brought here physically, that the light of God will also shine brightly.

We need to pray for the group of Christian leaders who are organising this. 

We pray for the day that the torch arrives in Glasgow, that all those people who come into our City will be safe and that the event will pass safely and people will enter into the spirit of celebration.  We pray that those who are come into the City will be touched by the power of the Spirit of God.  That we see a wave of prayer over the City, as we pray the City of Glasgow into the Kingdom of God.

Pray for the impact of the Spirit this Pentecost.  Pray that we will see a mighty moving of God’s spirit in the City.  That the Light and Fire of the Spirit will descend with all the might of the Father.

We pray expectantly that God will do great and big things this Pentecost. 

Pray that we see the Kingdom come.

The Word

I have again included the Scripture that God brought to me previously as I believe that we need to continue to listen to God in this, and take action in this. I have also given a link to a Youtube clip of an old advert that was on TV some years ago.  The reason for this, is that I believe that God wants us to be God colours in our community.  We shouldn’t just be dull and boring, trapped in the black and white era, but rather our lives should be full of colour – High Definition and 3D God colour.  Pray through this scripture, and allow God to reveal Himself to us through this, that it will impact on our lives, and we will respond as God directs through the leading of His Spirit.

Zechariah 7(New Living Translation)

A Call to Justice and Mercy

8 Then this message came to Zechariah from the Lord: 9 “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. 10 Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other.

11 “Your ancestors refused to listen to this message. They stubbornly turned away and put their fingers in their ears to keep from hearing. 12 They made their hearts as hard as stone, so they could not hear the instructions or the messages that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies had sent them by his Spirit through the earlier prophets. That is why the Lord of Heaven’s Armies was so angry with them.

13 “Since they refused to listen when I called to them, I would not listen when they called to me, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 14 As with a whirlwind, I scattered them among the distant nations, where they lived as strangers. Their land became so desolate that no one even traveled through it. They turned their pleasant land into a desert.”

Amos 5:18-27 (NLT)

Warning of Coming Judgment
21 “I hate all your show and pretense—
the hypocrisy of your religious festivals and solemn assemblies.
22 I will not accept your burnt offerings and grain offerings.
I won’t even notice all your choice peace offerings.
23 Away with your noisy hymns of praise!
I will not listen to the music of your harps.
24 Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice,
an endless river of righteous living.

25 “Was it to me you were bringing sacrifices and offerings during the forty years in the wilderness, Israel? 26 No, you served your pagan gods—Sakkuth your king god and Kaiwan your star god—the images you made for yourselves. 27 So I will send you into exile, to a land east of Damascus,” says the Lord, whose name is the God of Heaven’s Armies.

1 Corinthians 2:14 (NLT)

14 But people who aren’t spiritualcan’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.

God Colours

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GURvHJNmGrc

Matthew 5:13-16 (MSG)

¹³"Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You've lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.

^14-16"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.

A living wage

There is a campaign that is starting to gain momentum in the country that is calling for all workers to be paid a living wage, and I believe that we should pray into this, and take action as we need to.

Please pray that all employers act on this call that wages should be a living wage, not just what is legally obligated.

Please pray that every church and Christian organisation takes the lead on this.  There should be no excuse for any church to not pay a living wage.  Pray that the excuse of money & cost doesn’t get in the way of doing what is just, fair and right.  Pray for boldness and courage for church leaders to step out in faith on this important issue.

Thy Kingdom Come

We pray that there is a real and tangible moving of the Spirit in our City. 

We claim that God’s Kingdom will Come.

We pray that souls will be won for the Kingdom, and that we will rejoice with the angels as men and women, boys and girls turn to God as their saviour.

Other requests from previous weeks:

Each week we continue to pray for topics that we prayed for previously.  We won’t always list all the details, but rather just give you the headings to allow you to pray into these situations as God leads, and if you need to you can refer to previous weeks guides.

Community

Church Leaders

Glasgow

Debt & Wealth

Elderly & Vulnerable

Families

Young People

Trafficking, refugees and Asylum seekers

Churches

Other prayer requests from around the city and the world:

I am very excited to say that this week we have had a number of requests for prayer from many different places, people and churches.   We give thanks to God for this privilege.

We give thanks for answered prayer in our community that God’s peace is being found in different situations, and that practical changes that we have been praying for will be happening, which God has guided and led.  We give thanks for this answer to our prayers.  In this situation the devil is still trying to foil the work of God, please pray for the protection of things that were already agreed in our community.

We pray against the influence of astrology, tarot readings and psychics.  We pray that the power of the Spirit will overcome this darkness.  Please pray for Godly and spiritual conversations for some in our community that are engaging in these practices.  Pray that they will put their hope in Christ, rather than the false hope of these other things.

For the escalating violence in Afghanistan, Syria& in the Middle East & Africa.  May God bring a lasting peace and reconciliation.

Sean Rooney, 15 years old, rare form of cancer

We pray for the son of one of the people associated with our fellowship.  We rejoice with all the angels and the saints as he has come back to the Lord and renewed his relationship with Christ.  We pray protection over him as he starts this new journey in relationship with the saviour.  We pray that he finds a church where he can be nurtured and fed spiritually.

We pray for Sarah as she finishes her studies.  We pray that God directs her in finding employment.  We also pray for her mission trip this summer to Thailand, and that God is in the preparations and the ministry that she will engage in.

We pray for the Anderston Primary School choir as it takes part in the Pentecost Messy Church on Sunday at the Salvation Army.  We pray that the parent’s will be led to go along and that what they hear might encourage them to consider going along to further meetings.

We pray for the Anderston Primary School Summer Fete on Saturday that plans for the day will run smoothly; that there will be an opportunity for witness during this; that this might be a time when families and other members of the Anderston community can come together in a relaxing way.

Mary, who has been in hospital on holiday, that she would be well enough to travel home.

Norah, struggling with ill-heath and suffering from dementia, also for her family

John, recovering from a badly broken ankle.

We have had prayer requests from several people who are looking for work.

Also for families going through times of stress.

For Business in Glasgow as they try to bring together Christians who have a commitment to the business and offices communities of Glasgow

For students who are reaching the end of their courses, anxious about grades and what comes next.

Mary, an older lady, who is having a growth checked out by the doctors.

Michael, middle-aged man, under a lot of stress with family difficulties at the moment, and also physical infection.

Patrick, a young man, who will soon be in court as a result of an unwise joke which got out of hand---  for mercy and understanding from officials, that they will wipe the slate clean, for another chance so that he does not  end up with a record which could affect his career.

We pray for the Masih family.

We pray for Sonita’s sister Nila who is suffering from arthritis.

Robert, 32 years old, illness.

For the staff and pupils of Anderston Primary School, St Patricks Primary School, Sandyford Day Nursery &Cranstonhill Nursery School.

Lord, there are many hurting people across our city and the world.  May you fill them with your love, show compassion, give peace and bring comfort in their time of need.