PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, April 3 -9, 2022
THANKSGIVING & REPENTANCE: Lam_3:22 “It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not” We know without a doubt that we as individuals, our families, the Church and Nigeria as a nation have been preserved simply by the mercy of God. Let us heartily thank the Lord. Also, ask God for mercy and forgiveness for all of your sins, those of your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to "turn from...wicked ways" and live in obedience; that our land may be healed (2 Chron. 7.14). Seek God’s help for sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation.
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: The Body of Christ; the Church; for it is righteousness that exalts a nation; and the Church is the vehicle of God for righteousness. So Nigeria is critically dependent on the Church.
PRAYER POINTS:
Rom_1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation”. Salvation makes for righteousness and the gospel is the power of God unto salvation. Also, Psa_119:11 “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee”. The word of God in the hearts of men is the antidote to sin and evil. Let us pray that the Church be more vigorous in preaching the undiluted word of God across all parts of Nigeria; and teaching believers to study and meditate on the word of God
Eph_4:16 “.....Jesus Christ, From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, … makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” Let us pray that every part of the Church in Nigeria and even every person will know their place and fulfill their place; thus strengthening the Body and avoiding needless, weakening rivalry and competition
Luk 19:42-44 “Saying, If thou hadst known…at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace!...For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, …because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation.” Israel sorely missed a its day in ignorance. Turkey did too. The Church in Nigeria was warned STRONGLY WARNED in 2014/15 of imminent but failed to heed. Let us pray the Church in Nigeria shall not err again; that a day of overwhelming evil will never overtake the Church in Nigeria in ignorance; but rather the Church will rise up henceforth and be true light and salt
Pro_14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” Pa Elton prophesied that Nigeria will be corrupt (sinful) so much that our name will stink worldwide; but after that a new era of righteousness will follow when men will come to Nigeria to learn righteousness. Pray against everything that has sustained and encouraged corruption and sin. Decree a close of the corrupt era and call forth the latter glory era of righteousness in Nigeria
Psa_133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity….for there the LORD commands the blessing, even life for evermore. !” Let us pray against needless rivalries. Pray for a common vision and goal, as among the people that built the tower of Babel; even more as among the early Church; that God will command blessing of “life for evermore” upon the Church in Nigeria, i.e. continued existence and growth
MATTERS ARISING IN THE NATION: Pray for other matters arising in the nation as observed or as the Spirit of God leads; cast down evil imaginations that lead men to attack airports, trains, etc; pray that in the ensuing political activities, God’s counsel shall stand in them all irrespective of what the hearts of men have devised; pray for an end to the war in Ukraine; pray for Israel etc.; and give thanks and praise to God.
SPECIAL PRAYER
- Mat_21:44 “And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder” Pray that Leah Sharibu shall be set ON OR BEFORE HER 19TH BIRTHDAY in May; and other less-known persons in captivity like her
REGISTER; INVITE OTHERS: Please join this 24x7 prayer chain. Choose suitable day and time each week that you will pray for just 30 mins. Register at http://repent.csmnigeria.org/ Please share & invite others too. Thank you.