Join us in praying for the following world needs this week:
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IF MY PEOPLE…
“Withstanding the Fire”
“
IF
my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways;
THEN
will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land”
(II Chronicles 7:14)
The picture above displays a WNOP miracle sign that withstood a past wildfire that swept through Creek County, OK. I would like to illustrate an allegory, that in the midst of the symbolic fires of ungodly conditions causing degradation and destruction in society, God’s people can stand firmly grounded to “withstand the fire” that attempts to sweep over us and burn away the principles and laws established in His Word among us. This can be accomplished in part as we, the Church, implement the words recorded in II Chronicles 7:14, and also stand in the gap for a lost and dying humanity.
A principal key to revival is found in this scriptural passage. Notice that the verse includes a conditional phrase. In logic, a conditional (implication) phrase is a compound statement formed by combining two sentences (or facts) using the words "
IF
...
THEN
." The conditional links two statements in the following way: If the first statement is true, then the second statement is true as well. Applicably, the focal scripture is expressed in a basic format of the “IF…THEN” statement, and IF “my people” meet the outlined conditions, THEN God will…bless them!
II Chronicles 7:14 is an address to God’s people (those called by His name, proclaiming Him as the true God, and accepting the invitation). Historically, it is recorded as a spiritual revelation given to King Solomon after God appeared to him, relaying that He heard his prayer and chose the dedicated temple as a place for Himself as a house of sacrifice. Biblically, at that time the nation of Israel was destined towards a divided kingdom that would enter into rebellion and idolatry, finding them in a place where this scripture would have a definite application. As a general application, this scripture contains a remedy that can be used by God’s people to avert God’s anger and judgment and usher in a time of God’s blessing. Pray that God’s people obey:
- A Call to Preparation (Humble Themselves)
- A Call to Prayer (Pray)
- A Call to Pursuit (Seek My Face)
- A Call to Purity (Turn From Their Wicked Ways)
Though genuine revival is often sovereign in its origin, IF the contingent requirements are met, THEN God’s people can help to create an atmosphere in which spiritual rewards will be reaped:
- God will Hear Us (Hear From Heaven)
- God will Help Us (Forgive Their Sin )
- God will Heal Us (Heal Their Land)
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, civil and political unrest, and uncertainty in overall crises, it is essential that we fervently intercede for the nations of our world. For,
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD
” (Psalm 33:12). God can raise up a standard in every nation and “revive His work in the midst of us.” God desires to heal our land, as well as to give us land upon the earth and claim territory for Him, as Abraham did, wherever he laid the soles of his feet (Genesis 13:17). Surely, “IF We will…THEN God will!" Let’s activate the three key words to help launch revival.
“IF MY PEOPLE…”
THEN, the rest…is history!
Flo Shaw
Director
World Network of Prayer
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How often in the first half of this year have you found yourself in a constant state of worry? We worry if we are making the right decisions when it comes to going out or staying in, sending our kids back to school or keeping them at home, attending church or joining online, wearing a mask or not wearing a mask... I could go on and on! I found myself right in this very spot last week. I was so concerned about whether or not I was doing what was right and I found myself completely overwhelmed! I sat down in my living room and just started venting all of these feelings to the Lord. While in this place of prayer, an old song we seldom hear sung anymore came to my mind:
"Peace, peace, wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above! Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray! In fathomless billows of love!"
Isn't it amazing to know we have access to such wonderful peace! Even in the midst of the ever-changing nature of our society we can rest in the sure foundation of God's peace.
This week as you begin to feel the unease of this season creep in, begin to pray:
- God, remove all feelings of unrest from my spirit. Help me to lean not to my own understanding but to trust You in all things.
- Lord, I need Your wisdom and guidance as I face the unknowns of this season. Help me make right choices for me and my family.
- Lord, let Your peace surround my family in our coming and going this week. Keep us in Your perfect peace as we continue to do Your will.
Danielle Lee
Administrative Aide
World Network of Prayer
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Access Challenged Nations
Join the World Network of Prayer and Global Missions in praying for the nations that currently do not have an apostolic work. We will focus on one nation each week.
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World Needs:
- Pray for the Lord to bring relief to our world when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. Also, that the Lord would provide world political and medical leaders wisdom to address current challenges. It is believed that India could reach 1 million cases by the end of the week. Almost 15 million people have contracted the virus worldwide and have resulted in more than 600,000 deaths. Current global coronavirus numbers are provoking new shutdowns and sparking uncertainty. Within some US cities, mayors are considering new stay-at-home orders.
- Pray for Beijing and the challenges that its “new security law” is causing within China concerning its voters, electoral system, and concerns of unrest.
- Continue to pray for the Lord to help bring positive changes with racial tension and police reform. Pray for all political leaders to promote educational changes and police recruitment processes.
- Pray for the Lord to help all who are being affected by flooding in China. Pray also for those affected by floods and mudslides that have marooned over 1 million people in Nepal, Bangladesh and India, and have caused hundreds of thousands of people to flee from their homes for higher ground, causing the deaths of at least 213 people across South Asia over the past month.
- Pray for the Lord to bring an end to the violence and challenges that riots are causing.
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2020 WNOP Events
- 30 Days of Prayer (January 2-31)
- New York Metro District Prayer Conference, St. Albans, New York (January 17-18)
- WNOP Leadership Retreat, Weldon Spring, Missouri; Scott Graham (February 5-7)
- Ministry And Prayer (MAP) Seminar, ABI; Oakdale, Minnesota; Lee Stoneking (March 4-6)
- School of Prayer, Ijamsville, Maryland,; Jason Sciscoe (March 19-21) Postponed
- Apostolic Day of Prayer (March 27)
- Advanced Prayer Seminar, Del Valle, Texas; Chris & Danielle Green (April 2-4) Postponed
- Northwest Regional Summons, Renton, Washington (April 30 - May 2) Postponed
- National Day of Prayer (May 7)
- National Apostolic Day of Prayer (May 8)
- Global Day of Prayer (May 31)
- Int'l Summons, Bridgeton, Missouri; David/Connie Bernard, Cortt Chavis (June 18-20)
- "Operation Switzerland," (June 28 - July 7) Rescheduled
- "Operation Turkey," (July 23-30) Postponed
- "Operation Jamaica," Trelawny, Jamaica (August 10-16) Postponed
- New England Territory Summons, Tiverton, Rhode Island (August 20-22)
- UPCI World Day of Prayer (September 16)
- South Texas District Regional Summons, Houston, Texas; J. Sciscoe (September 10-12)
- UPCI General Conference Prayer Seminars, St. Louis, Missouri (September 24-25)
- YM + WNOP Youth Summons, St. Charles, Missouri (September 26)
- Ontario District Regional Summons, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (November 5-7)
- Georgia District Regional Summons, College Park, Georgia (November 12-14)
- Detroit Regional Summons, Romulus, Michigan (November 19-21)
- England Summons, London, England - Pending (Dates TBD)
Note:
More 2020 event dates may be added to the WNOP Calendar later as approved by the Board this year.
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