Day 19 Prayer Focus for Back to Life Walkers 4.04.12

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Prayer Guide for Day 19 – Wednesday, April 4

ADOPTION: AN ANSWER TO ABORTION

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.“you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” – James 1:27; Rom 8:15b

• Worship the Lord, the father to the fatherless, who adopted us as His own children • Repent for our lack of response to God’s call to care for orphans • Pray for a release of the Spirit of Adoption, awakening the Church to her responsibility

to pure and undefiled religion: the care of widows and orphans. • Pray for a tidal wave of new adoptions so sweeping that abortion is no longer in

demand in America.

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WORSHIP

• Worship and thank the Lord, for through His Son Jesus, we were given the Spirit of Adoption, making us His own children so that we can call Him Daddy and enjoy every blessing of His house. (Deu 14:2; Rom 8:14-17; Eph 1:3-8; Gal 4:4-7; John 16:14-15)

• Worship the Lord, the father to the fatherless, who calls us to share in the joy of adoption with Him, and beautifully knits together adoptive families (2 Cor 6:18; Psa 10:14; 68:5-6; 82:3-4; Pro23:10-11; Isa 1:17; Mal 4:5-6; Hos 14:3; James 1:27)

REPENT personally and on behalf of our nation for…

• Our lack of compassion for unwanted children, leaving thousands upon thousands in the foster care system, just waiting to be adopted. (1 Jn 3:16-17; Mat 18:10, 12-14, 14-16; Exo 34:6; Mat 9:35-38)

• Repent personally and corporately for our lack of response to God’s call to care for for the orphans and widows (includes single moms in crisis pregnancy) (Deu 27:19; Job 31:14-17; Isa 1:23; Zech 7:8-10; Rom 2:13;Jer 22:3; James 1:27; Isa 1:17)

• Repent for preferring our own comforts to giving of ourselves for the benefit of others (1 Jn 3:16-17; Phi 2:3-7,19- 21; Rom 12:10; Mat 25:45; Job 31:14-17; Jam 1:27; Phi 2:3; 2 Tim 3:2)

INTERCESSION

• Pray for a release of the Spirit of Adoption resulting in a wave of new adoptions for the multitude of orphaned children in America and for those that are yet to be born. (Gal 4:6-7; Rom 8:15-17; Mal 4:6)

• Call forth the Church in America to take responsibility for every unwanted child, resulting in the mobilization of a massive adoption movement so sweeping that abortion is no longer in demand. (Gen 18:19; Deu 11:19; Eze 36:36)

• Pray that love and compassion would transcend all else and compel us to embrace these unwanted children, care for them, protect them, and help bring them to a personal knowledge of Abbaʼs beautiful heart. (James 1:27; Pro 22:6; James 1:5; Gal 4:6; Rom 8:15-17; Gen 18:19; Isa 54:13)

• Ask God to break through into the adoption processes of this nation and make them easy for good Christian families to adopt. (Est 7:3; Isa 43:19; Mark 1:3; Luk 3:4-6)

• Pray that adoption agencies would be successful in finding loving Christian families for babies that are placed in their care. (1 Sa 1:27; Isa 54:1; Jer 31:17; Gen 22:17;24:60; Psa 115:14)

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.

Day 17 Prayer Focus for Back to Life Walkers 4.2.12

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Prayer Guide for Day 17 – Monday, April 2

RESTORING REAL MANHOOD

And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous–to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” And I will give you shepherds according to My heart…”. (Luke 1:17; Jer 3:15)

• Worship the Lord, the perfect Father • Repent personally and on behalf of the men of America for having abandoned their

God-ordained roles and responsibilities as shepherds of the family. • Call for a generation of men who out of an identity rooted in Christ and the fear of the

Lord, will model Christ’s love for the church

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RESTORING REAL MANHOOD

And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous–to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” And I will give you shepherds according to My heart…”. (Luke 1:17; Jer 3:15)

WORSHIP

• Worship the Lord, our perfect Father (Mat 6:9; Luke 11:13; Psa 68:5; Gal 4:6)

REPENTANCE

• Repent personally and on behalf of the men of America for having abandoned their God-ordained roles and responsibilities as shepherds of the family. For being passive instead of protectors. (2 Cor 11:3; Rom 1:21-22; 1 Cor 11:7-12)

• Repent and receive forgiveness for the role you have had–as a man–in an abortion in any way (coerced, condoned, silence, etc.) (James 5:16; Psa 51)

INTERCESSION

• Ask God to release upon the men of this generation a revelation of their God-given identity, authority and responsibilities, such that they rise up to protect women and children–even the unborn (Heb 2:6-8; Pro 14:26, Eph 4:17-18; Jer 24:7)

• Ask God to raise up Mordecai’s and Barak’s to support women. (Est 2:11; Jud 4:8) • Call forth a generation of men who will walk in the fear of the Lord and rely on God’s

guidance to properly steward all that they’ve been entrusted with. (Isa 48:17; Psa

51:7; 103:13; Jer 3;15; Pro 3:5-6, 9:10; Mat 7:11; Lk 12:42) • Call forth a generation of men who will model Christ’s love for the church toward their

wives and girlfriends to protect and help them heal from the pain and shame of

abortion. (Eph 5:25-27; Isa 54:5; Hos 2:16, 19; 1 Cor 11:2; Col 3:19; 1 Pet 3:7) • Call forth a generation of men who will model the Father heart of God toward their own children and toward the fatherless (2 cor 6:18; 1 Chr 17:13; Lk 1:17; Deu 6:4-9; 1 Tim

3:4-5; Psa 145:4; Pro 22:6, 23:24; Col 3:20-21; Eph 6:4; Rom 8:15) • Ask God to restore lost fatherhood to abortive or absentee fathers. (Joel 2:15; Psa

80:7; Luke 1:17; Jer 3:15; Eze 36:26) • Intercede for the men of our generation, for protection from the seductive spirit of this

age, for purity, maturity and integrity in their walk with God and the ability to discern the deception that would try to ensnare them. (Pro 4:23; 2 Cor 2:14-15; Heb 12:1; 1 Jn 4; 1 Th 5:21; 2 Pet 2; Rom 12:2; 2 Cor 10:5)

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.

Day 14 Prayer Focus for Back to Life Walkers 3.30.12

 

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EUGENICS: A RACIST AGENDA

“God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.” (Acts 10:34-35) “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well; but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors.” (James 2:8-9)

• Worship and thank the Lord, our strong deliverer, who commands the life blessing upon us. • Repent on behalf of shepherds within minority communities for not carrying out their

responsibility to deliver the flock from the devouring force of abortion. • Ask God to raise up deliverers; messengers of truth that will expose abortions’ racist eugenic

agenda, igniting righteous indignation and an effective response en masse.

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WORSHIP

• Worship and thank the Lord, our strong deliverer, who is mighty to save us from destruction (Exo 6:6; Psa 140:7; Luke 1:69; Isa 63:1; Psa 108:13; 109:31; James 4:12)

• Worship God, who is love and who delights in the unity of the brethren and the bond of peace, commanding His blessing of life forevermore (Psa 133; 1 Jn 3:16-17; 4:7-21; Eph 2:14; 4:3-6; Phi 2:3; Gal 3:28)

REPENTANCE

Most abortion clinics are strategically placed in minority neighborhoods. Minority women constitute 36% of all abortions, with 1 in 3 among Latinas and 1 in 2 among African Americans. We are witnessing black genocide; a people targeted for death, currently decreasing at a increasing rate. • We confess and repent for the roots of racism and prejudice that still exist within our own

hearts, which have kept us from rising up to defend and protect others. (1 Pet 3:8-9; Eph

5:1-2, 1 Jn 3:16-17; Gal 5:13) • We repent on behalf of leaders within our community who have not concerned themselves

with the truth concerning the intentional eugenic plans of the abortion industry to eliminate certain groups of people based on the color of their skin (i.e., Negro Project). (Pro 24:11-12; Psa 52:3; Mat 13:13-15)

• We repent on behalf of shepherds within minority communities who have not carried out their responsibility to deliver the flock from the devouring force of abortion. (Pro 24:11-12; Eze 34:2; 8-11; Jude 1:12; John 10:10-12; 21:15)

• We repent on behalf of Church and community leaders who have, through speech or silence, served as pawns of the eugenicists by supporting laws that felonized interracial marriage and encouraged minority families to limit their size through abortion, sterilization or the prohibition of interracial marriage under the guise of “racial integrity” and “responsible family planning”. (1 Jn 1:11; 4:1; 1 Th 5:21; 2 Pet 2:1; Pro 31:8-9, 24:11-12)

PETITION/DECLARATION

• Ask God to release light and truth, issuing a call to conscience across America concerning the swift sickle of racism that is abortion. (Eph 1:17-18; Psa 7:11; Acts 9:18; John 16:13; 2 Pet 2:1)

• Ask God to release a spirit of unity and brotherly love that would cause us to rise up as deliverers for these unsuspecting people groups from the destructive hand of the enemy. (Psa 133; 1 Jn 3:166-17; 4:7-21; Eph 4:3; Phi 2:3)

• Ask God to raise up messengers of truth in mainstream media, church pulpits and community meetings nationwide who will boldly expose the diabolical racist roots and ongoing agenda of the abortion industry, igniting righteous indignation and an effective response from within minority communities en masse. (Est 4:14; Exo 9:16-17; Jer 3:15; Prov 31:8-9; 224:11-12; 1 Jn 3:16-17)

• Ask God for a restoration within the African American and Latino communities in America of the joy, value, and love attributed to having large families. (Mal 2:15; 4:6; Jn 16:21; Psa 115:14-15; 127:3-5; Pro 23:24)

• Pray for the restoration of the womb of the African American and Latina woman as the safest place for a child, eliminating the demand for abortion and sterilization services within these communities. (Tit 2:4; Mal 4:6; Deut 32:11; Jn 16:21; Prov 23:25; 31:2)

• Ignite revival within minority communities nationwide in the power and spirit of Elijah; returning the hearts of the fathers and mothers toward their children. (Mal 4:6; Psa 127:3-5)

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.

Day 13 Prayer Focus for Back to Life Walkers 3.29.12

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Prayer Guide for Day 13 – Thursday, March 29

EUGENICS: A FALSE IDEOLOGY

“…for demolishing that entire massively corrupt culture. We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ.” 2 Cor 10:4-5 MSG

• Worship the Lord, who declares that every life is fearfully and wonderfully made. • Thank the Father, for His Spirit of Truth, which leads us and guides us into all truth. • Repent for having accepted false eugenic ideology as truth and for allowing it to shape our

culture and our personal lives. • Repent for the pervasive ideology in our culture that people with disabilities are undesirable

and unworthy of living. • Repent for aborting 90% of all prenatally diagnosed Down Syndrome babies. • Call forth a Church would rise up to fulfill the mandate of 2 Cor 10:4-5 concerning eugenics. ______________________________________________________________________

EUGENICS: A FALSE IDEOLOGY

“…for demolishing that entire massively corrupt culture. We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and emotion and impulse into the structure of life shaped by Christ.” 2 Cor 10:4-5 MSG

WORSHIP

• Worship the Lord, who declares that every life is fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:13-16)

• Thank the Father, for His Spirit of Truth, who guides us into all truth. (John 16:13)

REPENTANCE

• Repent for having accepted false eugenic and humanistic ideology as truth, supporting it as sound science and sound theology, teaching it to our children, and allowing eugenics to shape our culture and our personal lives. (1 John 4:1; 1 Th 5:21; 2 Pet 2:1; Rom 12:2; 3 Jn 1:11; 2 Cor 10:5)

• Repent on behalf of the Church for not standing upon the truth that our value, identity and destiny is defined by Christ, regardless of our genetic make-up. (Psa 139:13-16 ; 1 Cor 2:16; 2 Cor 3:4-5, Col 3:2; Eph 2:10; Phil 2:8-9)

• Repent for the selfish impulses of our culture which has used eugenics in attempts to re- engineer our bodies and those of our children, when we are called to be conformed only into the likeness of Jesus Christ. (Phil 2:3; Col 3:12; Eph 5:26-27; Rom 8:29; James 3:16)

• Repent for coming into agreement with eugenist ideology regarding reproduction such that we have condemned or have come under condemnation for the very thing the Lord commanded us to do: “be fruitful and multiply”. (Rom 8:1; Gen 1:28; Psa 127:3-5, 128:3)

• We repent on behalf of our nation for enacting sterilization laws in 33 states that resulted in legalized forced sterilization of over 60,000 Americans labeled as “feeble minded, insane, criminalistic, epileptic, diseased, blind, deaf, deformed, and dependent” including “orphans, ne’er do wells, tramps, homeless, paupers.” (Isa 1:18; Psa 106:37-40; Luk 11:47-50; Eze 35:6)

• Repent for the pervasive sense within our culture that people with disabilities are undesirable or not worthy of living, resulting in the abortions of 90% of all prenatally diagnosed Down Syndrome babies. (Psa 139:13-16; Song 1:5, 4:7; Eph 2:10; Jer 2:34, 7:6-7)

PETITION/DECLARATION

• Call forth a Church would renounce their agreement with falso eugenic ideology and rise up to fulfill the mandate of 2 Cor 10:4-5. (1 John 4:1; 1 Th 5:21; Eph 6:16; Phil 4:8-9; 2 Cor 10:5)

• Call for a Church that stands upon the truth that our value, identity and destiny is defined by Christ, regardless of our genetic make-up. (Psa 139:13-16 ; 1 Cor 2:16; 2 Cor 3:4-5, Col 3:2; Eph 2:10)

• Call forth a Church that is clothed by compassion for and be an advocate for those that society would deem “undesirable” (Mic 6:8; 1 Jn 3:16-17; Phi 2:3; Col 3:12; Pro 31:8-9, 24:11-12)

• Call forth a Church that would monitor new developments and speak out against eugenic policies that discriminate against persons with disabilities, including advances in prenatal testing that will result in more abortions. (Isa 58:1; Rom 12:2; Pro 31:8-9, 24:11-12)

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.

Day 11 Prayer Focus for Back to Life Walkers 3.27.12

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Prayer Guide for Day 11 – Tuesday, March 27

THE JUDICIARY

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. James 4:12a

• Worship Jesus, the righteous Judge and Lawgiver • Repent for failing to rise up against the Supreme Court when it legalized abortion • Repent on behalf of judges for perverting justice by not relying upon Godʼs law as their plumb

line and for using their seats of influence to promote their own agendas • Intercede for each Supreme Court justice by name, asking for wisdom and revelation so that

theyʼll come to the knowledge of the truth and render righteous decisions

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THE JUDICIARY

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. James 4:12a

WORSHIP

• Worship Jesus, the righteous Judge and lawgiver who rules in the midst of His enemies, working justice for the oppressed. (Psalm 7:11, 110:2; 146:7; 2 Tim 4:8; Isa 33:22; Ja 4:12).

• Thank and praise God for the victory of the cross, which defeated the enemies stationed around our judges and our judicial system (Eph 1:18-23, 2:6, 6:12; Mat 28:18; Col 2:15)

REPENTANCE

• Repent on behalf of our generation and the ones before us for failing to rise up against the Supreme Court when it legalized abortion and enacted other policies that violated God’s laws (Dan 9:13-19; 1 Sam 8:3; Est 4:14; Eze 22:30; Pro 24:11-12, 31:9).

• Repent on behalf of the judges of our land for not relying upon God’s law as our measuring line of justice and plumb line of righteousness. (Isa 1:16-17; 33:22; 28:17; 2 Ch 19:6-7)

• Repent on behalf of our nation’s judges for perverting justice by using their seat of influence to promote their own agenda .(Psa 58:2; 64:6; 2 ch 13:6-7; Deut 16:19-20)

PETITION/DECLARATION

• Declare blessings of salvation and repentance for all Supreme Court Justices (1 Tim 2:1-4; De 16:19-20; Isa 1:16-17; Mic 6:8-9)

• Pray that judges who continue to corrupt our system of justice and whose hearts cannot be changed to do justice according to God’s law would be replaced by judges who honor God’s laws (Rom 1:21; De 16:19-20; 2 Ch 19:6-7; Ps 105:14; Isa 22:15-25)

• For conservative, pro-life judges (Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, Samuel Alito), pray that they would not compromise in their convictions and would courageously issue strong opinions and render decisions according to God’s law.

• (1 Cor 15:58; Jos 24:14-15; Eze 2:6; Acts 4:31; Rev 12:11) • For liberal, pro-abortion judges (Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor,

Stephen Breyer), pray that they would all hear the cry of innocent bloodshed, have dreams,

visitations, and come to a knowledge of the truth. (Gen 4:10; 2 Tim 2:25-26) • For the “swing vote” Justice Anthony Kennedy, declare that in fulfillment of the desire of his own heart, he will “be on the right side of history”, choosing life and liberty. (Exo 30:19; 2 Ch

19:6-7) • Pray for a pro-life president to be elected into office who will appoint a justice to the Supreme

Court and federal justices throughout the land who love truth, fear God and value human life.

(Exo 18:21; 1 Sam 16:7; I Kings 3:9; Ezra 7:25; Isaiah 1:26) • Intercede for the United States Supreme Court Justices concerning the Obamacare

arguments. Ask God to give them a spirit of wisdom and revelation so the eyes of their understanding are opened to the true impact of the health care legislation upon our nation. Pray that this truth would be accepted and acted upon.; (Eph 1:17-18; 1 Jn 4:1; Phil 4:8; Eze 35:6; )

• Pray that as life and death, blessing and cursing is set before the court over these few days of oral arguments, they would choose life and rule against the government’s violation of our religious liberty and conscience.” (Exo 30:19)

• Pray for all ungodly laws–especially legalized abortion–to be reversed or removed (Est 8:8; Deu 4:1-2)

In Jesus’ Mighty Name, we pray. Amen.

Day 10 Prayer Focus for Back to Life Walkers 3.26.12

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Today, pray about the hearings taking place at the Supreme Court this week concerning Obamacare–the largest expansion of abortion since 1973, when Roe v. Wade was decided. Pray that Obamacare would be stuck down, and truth and justice would prevail.

GODLY GOVERNANCE

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.” Pro 29:2

• Worship Jesus, the Supreme Ruler and Judge over our our lives and over our nation, and thank Him for our system of governance and and bless our governmental leaders

• Repent on behalf of our governmental leaders for not revering God’s law, heeding the voice of their constituency, or serving as defenders of life, liberty and justice for all

• Pray for Godly leaders and laws to be set in place that will turn this nation ‘back to life’. • Pray that Obamacare would be struck down and laws that preserve life would be passed. ______________________________________________________________________

GODLY GOVERNANCE

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when the wicked bear rule, the people mourn.” Pro 29:2

WORSHIP and THANKSGIVING

• Worship Jesus, the Supreme Ruler and Judge over our our lives and over our nation (Isa 33:22; 2 Pet 1:3; James 4:12a)

• Give thanks to God for this great nation and for the system of governance He inspired our forefathers to set in place (Gal 5:1; 2 Pet 1:3)

• Take time to thank God for and bless our governmental leaders (2 Tim 1-2; Rom 13:1-2, 6)

REPENT on behalf of our governmental leaders for:

• Not acknowledging that they are accountable to God for they were appointed by God as His ministers for His purposes and for our good (Rom 13:1-2, 6; Heb 4:13; 13:17; 1 Pet. 2:13-15) • Wrongly thinking that the Word of God does not apply to how we govern or that the law of God

does not apply to everyone (Isa 33:22; Psa 119:160; Rom 1:18-22) • Caring about status and reputation more than fulfilling his/her responsibility as a voice and

defender of life, liberty and justice for all–even those in the womb (Isa 1:10, 17; Prov 24:11-12;

Deut 10:18; Gal 5:1) • Using their influence to promote their own agenda rather than heed the needs and desires of

their constituency–as the majority of Americans are pro-life.(Psa 58:2; 64:6)

PETITION/DECLARATION

• Cry out for mercy for our governmental leaders who have not fulfilled their spiritual responsibilities. (Neh 9:16-17; Psalm 1)

• Ask God to shine His light into the dark recesses of politics and government and expose real agendas, motives, and those things done in secret that dishonor God by devaluing life. Ask God to confound the speech and disrupt the plans of those who work evil. Remove Shebnas, raise up Eliakims. (Ps 40:14; 55:9; Pr 11:3, Is 22:15-25)

• Ask God for Saul-like encounters for our governmental leaders that do not represent the Kingdom of God–that they would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and be ambassadors of truth and Godliness. (Psa 112:5; 2 Th 2:10-12)

• Ask God to release His Spirit of wisdom and revelation upon our governmental leaders so that they eyes of their understanding would be opened to the truth of God’s law and the doctrine of the shedding of innocent blood. (Eze 35:6; Psa 1:1; 1 Jn 4:1; Phil 4:8)

• Ask God to grant all of our governmental leaders the gifts of wisdom, discernment, justice, counsel, and fortitude, that they may conduct the affairs of man in accord with the will of God, even for the pre-born. Standing upon their personal Godly convictions, with no compromise. (Micah 6:8; Phil 1:27; Pro 4:5-8, 10:9; 11:3; Psa 119:98-100; Pro 24:6; Eph 6:12-14; Rom 12:2; Num 14:24 )

• Pray that members of Congress would truly represent the needs of the people, recognizing that children in the womb are a part of their constituency. (Exo 18:21; Phil 1:27; Deut 10:19b, 30:19; 2 Ch 5:14; Isa 1:17)

• Raise up a tidal wave of strong voices in the governmental arena to boldly speak truth, push back the advancement of the pro-abortion agenda and actively work to present and pass legislation that respects and protects all human life–sonogram laws, personhood amendments, definition of “life”, right of conscience, etc.. (Psa 71:1-4; Joh 1:23; Jer 3:15, 20:9;; Isa 28:17; Acts 4:31)

In Jesusʼ Mighty Name, we pray. Amen.

Day 9 Prayer Focus for Back to Life Walkers 3.25.12

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Prayer Guide for Day 9 – Sunday, March 25

VOTING PRO-LIFE

“Select capable men from all the people-men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain.” Exo 18:21 “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live” Deu 30:19

• Worship and thank the Lord for giving us the right to vote and for giving us His plumb line of righteousness and measuring line of truth as our guide

• Repent personally and on behalf of the American church for not properly stewarding our spiritual responsibility and civic duty to vote

• Call forth a church that who will have the loudest voice in this nation through their vote

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VOTING PRO-LIFE

“Select capable men from all the people-men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain.” Exo 18:21 “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live” Deu 30:19

• WORSHIP and THANKSGIVING

Worship the Lord, who makes justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb

line for all life and godliness. (Isa 28:17; 2 Pet 1:3) • Thank God for the freedoms we have been given in this nation, especially for the

privilege to vote (Gal 5:1; Exo 18:21) • Praise God for the role He has called to church to play as salt and light in every area

of society and governance (Jer 1:10; Gen 1:28; Matt 16:18; Deu 30:19)

REPENTANCE

• Repent personally and on behalf of the American church for not properly stewarding our spiritual responsibility and civic duty to vote (Jer 1:10; Mat 22:20-21; Est 4:14)

• Repent personally and on behalf of the Church for voting for pro-abortion candidates because of their party affiliation or personal benefit rather than voting based on BIblical values (Pro 29:2; Phil 4:8)

• Repent for not functioning as the governmental assembly of God’s Kingdom, and thereby leaving the door open for the world to set the standard for life and culture (1 Pe 4:17; Gen 1:28; Jer 1:10; Matt 16:18; Eph 5:14-17)

PETITION/DECLARATION

• Ask God to convict Christians of their responsibility to be involved in the life of the nation both politically and socially (Matt 5:13-16; Jer 1:10; Mat 2:21)

• Ask God to inspire Christians to want to be involved in the direction of the nation; partnering with God to establish righteousness and execute justice for the unborn (Deu 10:18; Psa 72:1-4; Gal 5:1)

• Ask God to burden church leaders to equip the body to be effective agents of change in government and politics, preaching on the importance of Christian involvement in the election and the Bible’s teaching on moral issues, especially the sanctity of human life, marriage, and family (Jer 3:15; 20:9; Acts 4:31; 1 Pe 4:17; Deu 30:15)

• Ask God to compel them to take the time to register to vote, educate themselves, earnestly pray for wisdom and direction on the candidates and issues, share with others, and turn out to vote in righteousness. (Exo 18:21; Phil 1:27)

• Pray that a burden for prayer and intercession will come upon God’s people as the elections approach and abortion legislation comes to the forefront. (Zec 12:10; Jer 33:3; 1 Ti 2:1-8)

• Call forth a church that will no longer sit in apathy and complacency, but who will have the loudest voice in this nation through their vote (John 1:23; 2 Ch 5:14; Rev 19:6)

Day 8 Prayer Focus for back to Life Walkers 3.24.12

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STANDING AGAINST APATHY

“Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death. Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and He sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.” Pro 24:11-12

• Worship and thank Jesus, who is moved by compassion for us, regards the lonely and executes justice for the oppressed.

• Repent personally and on behalf of the American Church for the apathetic posture of our hearts and our hands concerning the injustice of abortion.

• Pray that the Church would rise up against the tide of popular opinion and proclaim God’s truth concerning abortion.

• Pray that Church leaders would join together to trumpet a nationwide call to do justice and practice pure and undefiled religion.

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STANDING AGAINST APATHY

“Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die; save them as they stagger to their death. Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.” For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew. He will repay all people as their actions deserve.” Pro 24:11-12

WORSHIP

• Worship the Lord, God, who is graciously moved by compassion for the multitudes and for the one, abounding in lovingkindness and faithfulness (Exo 34:6; Mat 9:35-38)

• Worship the Lord, the exalted One who reigns on high in Holiness, yet regards the lowly (Isa 57:15; Jas 1:27)

• Who lived to do the will of His Father, executing justice for the oppressed (Joh 6:26; Psa 97:2, 146:7; Mic 6:8)

REPENTANCE

• Repent personally and on behalf of the American Church for the apathetic posture of our hearts and our hands concerning the injustice of abortion (1 Pe 4:17; Ac 28:27; Psa 17:10; Rev 3:15-19; Jer 2:34-35; Mat 25:45, 27:24)

• Repent personally and on behalf of the church for not voicing or partaking of the grievances of God’s heart for the unborn, the orphaned and mothers in a crisis pregnancy (Prov 31:8; Matt 25:45; Rev 2:20; 3:1-6; Phil 3:10)

• Repent for conforming to popular opinion on the issue of abortion and speaking political correctness rather than Biblical truth or remaining silent on the issue. (Rom 12:1-2; Prov 24:11-12; 1 Pet 4:17; Jer 2:32-35)

PETITION/DECLARATION

• Call forth the Church in America to awaken and boldly proclaim God’s truth concerning abortion–from the pulpit to the voting booth–to reset cultural standards on this issue. (Jer 20:9; Eph 5:14-17; Matt 4:4; Acts 4:31; Gen 1:28)

• Pray for church and governmental leaders, that they would receive inspiration and strength from God to remain steadfast in their convictions against the murder of innocent unborn children. (Num 14:24; 1 Cor 15:28)

• Cry out to God for a sweeping response to the compassionate call to do justice and practice pure and undefiled religion (1 Thes 4:9; 1 John 3:16-17; James 1:27; John 6:38)

In Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.

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FUELING ABORTION THROUGH SEXUAL IMMORALITY

“Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. ” (Revelation 2:20)

• Worship Jesus, the pure, spotless, Holy Lamb of God • Repent on behalf of our nation for the tolerance and prevalence of sexual immorality

that has been taught to our youth and fuels the practice of abortion • Pray for a national awakening to the correlation between sexual immorality and

abortion and an appropriate response among those in authority • Cry out for a move of holiness and purity among America’s young people

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FUELING ABORTION THROUGH SEXUAL IMMORALITY

“Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols. ” (Revelation 2:20)

WORSHIP Jesus:

• The pure, spotless Lamb of God, who is Holy and calls us to be holy (Isa 6:3; Psa 29:2; 93:5, 99:3, 5, 9; 1 Pet 1:15-19)

• Who makes us slaves to righteousness, leading to holiness; making us instruments for noble purposes (Rom 6:15-19; 2 Tim 2:21)

REPENT on behalf of our nation for:

• The tolerance and prevalence of the sin of sexual immorality (Rev 2:20; 1 John 2:15-17; 1 The 4:2-5; Eph 5:3; Col 3:5; Psa 24:3-4)

• Not taking up responsibility for the consequence of our sin, resulting in many unwanted pregnancies that have ended in abortion (Ps 32:5; 106:37-38; 127:3; 2 Cor 12:21)

• Placing our children in compromising situations and in harms way by allowing curriculum in schools that open the door to promiscuity without concern for the consequences; encouraging them use sex outside of marriage as a form of recreation, without responsibility for procreation. (Psa 1:1-2; Rev 2:20; Isa 5:20)

• Repent for allowing millions of murders of babies each year, rather than give up our sexual sins. (Isa 57:5; Psa 106:37-38; Rom 1:22-25, 28-29)

PRAY:

• For a national awaking to the correlation between sexual immorality and the practice of abortion (Isa 57:5; Ezek 16:20-21, 23:36-37; Acts 26:18)

• For an exposure concerning what is being taught in our children’s schools, and an appropriate response among those in authority (parents, educators, government officials), that includes replacing sex education programs with abstinence education in schools nationwide (Deu 11:18-19; Prov 22:6; Psa 1:1; Isa 54:13-17)

• For a release of the fear of the Lord that causes us to return to Godly morals and Biblical values concerning our sexuality. (Psa 34:11; Pro 1:7; 2 Pet 3:14)

• Cry out for a move of holiness and purity to sweep the young people of this nation (2 Tim 2:22; 1 Tim 4:12; 1 Cor 6:18-19; Phi 2:15)

• Pray that we would take up responsibility for the consequence of our sexual sin and not abort our children conceived out of wedlock (Psa 127:3; Rom 6:19; 2 Tim 2:21)

In Jesusʼ Mighty Name, we pray. Amen.