24 Hour Prayer Guide

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  • December

    24 Hour Prayer Movement

    First Alliance Church, along with 27 other churches in Lexington, have joined together to provide unceasing, 24/7 prayer for the city of Lexington and beyond. FAC has committed to pray on the second Monday of each month for 24 hours. Let us continue to ask God to add more churches as we faithfully follow His guidance!

    Prayer Guide

    Scriptures are provided to read and pray through along with specific prayer prompts. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you prayers to pray as you intercede. Together we are interceding for God’s miraculous intervention in every aspect of the lives and institutions in our city and beyond.

    1 Timothy 2:1-6, NIV “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”    

    Pause

    Invite the Holy Spirit to quiet your heart and your mind. Take 4 deep, cleansing breaths. As you breathe consider internally praying the following phrases

    Inhale:   Immanuel

    Exhale: God is with me

    Matthew 1:23 TLV “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and give birth to a son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which means, God with us.”

    Praise

    Spend time thanking God for who He is! What specific blessings and gifts are you praising Him for today?          

    Psalm 105:1-2 “Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!”

    Confession

    Is there anything you need to confess to the Lord or any burden you need to lay down? Spend time allowing the Lord to search your heart and cleanse you.

    Psalm 139:23-24, NIV “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

    Intercession

    Pray for Churches

    Consider praying for one or two churches in our community by name, along with First Alliance Church.

    • House of Prayer
      • Pray for churches in our city to be guided by prayer in all areas of ministry. Pray for a vibrant culture of prayer to be present in every church.
        • Isaiah 56:7, NIV “These I will bring to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be expected on my altar. For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”
    • Light of the World
      • Pray for churches to be a beautiful and compelling representation of Christ in our city.
        • Matthew 5:14, NLT “You are the light of the world- like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.
    • Salvation
      • Pray for people in our city to come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Pray for an awakening and for a powerful move of the Holy Spirit!
        • Acts 4:12, CEB “Salvation can be found in no one else. Throughout the whole world, no other name has been given among humans through which we must be saved.”

    Pray for Community Organizations and Leaders

    Consider praying for the names provided below or choose local ministries that are close to your heart. Specifically pray for these organizations as they minister the message of Christmas in tangible ways to the hurting, needy and marginalized people in our city during this season.

    1 John 3:18 NIV “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”

    Galatians 6:9-10 TPT “And don’t allow yourselves to be weary in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you’ve planted is coming! Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith!”

    • Natalie’s Sisters
      • Natalie’s Sisters is a ministry program currently located on the northside of downtown Lexington with the mission to extend hope, support, and God’s unconditional love to sexually exploited women through a first-touch approach providing respite, relationship, and referrals to community resources.
    • Lexington Leadership Foundation (LLF), is a faith-based nonprofit serving Fayette County and has three strategic functions. First, they work with people of faith and good will to tackle the toughest issues in our city. Secondly, they build capacity in others. And thirdly, they develop and operate joint initiatives. A few of their ministries are listed below.
      • Amachi Lexington is the passionate response to serving children with an incarcerated guardian. Amachi matches youth 6-17 with people of faith and good will so they have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.
      • Fatherhood Initiative provides fathers with the tools they need to overcome barriers that are impeding them from having a healthy relationship with their children and guides them towards healthy, lifelong relationships.
    • Schools
      • Pray for teachers and students at our partner schools, Wellington Elementary and Booker T. Washington Elementary, to experience God’s love, protection and encouragement.
      • Pray by name for schools in your neighborhood.
    • Pray for leaders in our City
      • Mayor – Linda Gorton
      • Vice Mayor – Dan Wu
      • Lexington Police Chief – Lawrence Weathers
      • Fire Chief – Jason Wells
      • Fayette County Public School Superintendent – Demetrus Liggins 

    Listening

    Pause, listen and wait on the Lord. What is the Lord saying to you or revealing to you?

    Psalm 25:4-5 NIV: “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”

    Please consider sharing any prayers, verses or words you received from the Lord in the Prayer Journal.

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