A New Way of Thinking

The way we think leads to the way we act. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our thoughts become words; then our words become actions. We must arrest thoughts we know to be against God’s Word before they become negative words or actions. We need to know God’s Word if we are to have it to compare our thoughts to. Some thoughts are obviously bad, but others may be more subtle. There are thoughts that are connected to our human emotions. These are mindsets that were produced in childhood, and have been there all our lives. They may be the result of harsh words or abuse. We may have become accustomed to mindsets that produce feelings of shame and unworthiness. These are the most damaging of all. They affect the way we think about God, others, and ourselves. Shame and unworthiness lead to hopelessness and self-destructive behavior, which includes poor decisions and other actions or habits that negatively affect one’s life.

Shame resulting from abuse also leads to rebellion. This results in ungodly behavior and disobedience to common laws, a mindset that one is above the law (pride). Bottom line, it is a result of anger towards God. Since God created us, a mindset is formed where God is blamed for all of our imperfections. This mindset can be generational, and one that has been carried most or all of one’s life. To overcome, necessary steps must be taken towards becoming perfected in Christ by living according to His principles. Shame will prevent us from believing we can overcome, and from admitting, even to ourselves, that we need to change. Shame can cause pride. Pride/shame prevents us from admitting we need God to help us change; herein is the mindset of humanism. We believe we can be our own god. And this will get us in a lot of trouble. It is written, “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.” (Proverbs 11:2) Shame/pride has many looking out from it behind spiritual bars, never able to admit that their choices and actions are the reason they are there.

The good news is that there is a way to overcome the negative effects of shame in our lives. We can change the way that we think. We can choose to take responsibility for our thoughts, actions, and lives. We can be free from destructive mindsets by the transformation and renewing of our minds. We do not have to live in eternal condemnation when we choose to retrain our thinking according to the mind of the One who can make all things new. We can reprogram our minds; not according to life’s circumstances, but according to the Word of God. Read John 1:1. Here John referred to Jesus, who is the light of the world. When we line up our thinking with the Word, it might not seem good to us all the time, but if we push forward to a “new way of thinking”, walking continually in faith, there will be no condemnation, regardless of past mistakes and choices. This is true no matter how bad those mistakes and choices are perceived to be. Read Isaiah 55:7. Surely, we can be free from a life of shame and condemnation if we will choose a new way of thinking.

Beth Marie Evans
Apostolic Author
Associate Minister
International Christian Fellowship
Brookfield, Illinois
For 2021, the United Pentecostal Church International has embraced the theme "BEYOND," as we soar to a destination of greater success! The word "beyond" is defined as "over and above or greater than; more extensive or extreme; surpassing; exceeding; in excess of; having progressed or achieved more than; etc." As applicable, let's go forth beyond the ordinary to the...EXTRAORDINARY!

Join with us in prayer and fasting on January 2-31, 2021, believing that we, the Church, will go beyond all boundaries and beyond Jordan, up towards our spiritual promise land to claim every inheritance from our Almighty God!

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WEEK ONE (January 2 - 9)

Pray that we live a life of repentance and allow God to take away our stony heart and give us a heart of flesh. Pray that we go beyond the quarries (rough rocky places) of this life and overcome any challenges or crises in our world.“And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries...” (Judges 3:26).

WEEK TWO (January 10 - 16)

Pray that we are obedient to God and fearless so that we can see His promises and go beyond Jordan. Pray that we fulfill all the will of God and His divine purpose. "I pray thee, let me go over, and the good land that is beyond Jordan..." (Deuteronomy 3:25).

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"A New Beginning"

Entering this new month of January, we said “Goodbye” to 2020 and “Hello” to 2021! The “old” year has ended, and a “new” year has begun. In Genesis (The Book of Beginnings), the seventh day represented a day of completion and rest. God created all He desired in 6 days and on the 7th day He rested. As we encounter the new year there are many who need Jesus…who need a “new beginning” in their lives, and perhaps in various areas. This may apply to you and/or others in this world. God is able to give us a “new beginning” and make all things new!

Pray:

  • that God gives a new song and victory to those who are in the midst of hardships. “O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory” (Psalm 98:1).
  • that God gives a new heart and a new spirit to those who need transformation. “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh” (Ezekiel 36:26).
  • that God gives new tongues to souls, and that He empowers them for His glory.  “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues” (Mark 16:17).
  • that God gives salvation to those needing conversion and makes all things new. “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (II Corinthians 5:17).
  • that God gives deliverance to those needing freedom from bad habits/addictions. “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians 4:24).
  • that God gives a fresh and new anointing/power to those doing His work. “Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff” (Isaiah 41:15).
  • that God gives His command to do a “new thing” wherever needed in life. “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19).
 
The Lord Almighty, who is the “Alpha and Omega,” and the “Beginning and Ending” indeed is able to grant to those who need it…A New Beginning! (Revelation 1:8)
 
Flo Shaw
Director
World Network of Prayer
World Needs:

  • Continue to pray for our world, Covid-19, and VUI202012/01. The first Variant Under Investigation is cropping up in other countries such as Japan, South Korea, and India.
  • Pray for the military bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act which 100 House Republicans voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto. The Senate will now have its own vote. Pray the Lord gives wisdom and direction.
  • Pray for the Lord to lead the Body of Christ through 2021, that the Body will lead our World to Jesus and would set the tempo for addressing racial tension as all people need wisdom, understanding, healing, and strength.
  • Pray for all who have lost loved ones in the series of explosions that hit Yemen’s Aden airport where 22 people were killed.
  • Pray for the truth to be revealed about the coronavirus vaccines as those who received the Pfizer vaccines on the first day are due for a second dose which marks 21 days since the vaccinations started on December 14th.
  • Pray for Georgia as residents vote on Tuesday in dual runoffs that will determine which party controls the US Senate, and for the official count of votes cast by the Electoral College.
  • Pray for America as tensions with Iran are increasing in the Persian Gulf.
Dr. David K. Bernard
UPCI General Superintendent
General Board L-W
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.
WNOP is hosting its annual leadership retreat this upcoming February 10-12. It is going to be a powerful time of training and empowerment as we start the new year. We hope to see you all there!

This event is open to all WNOP Prayer Coordinators, Leaders, and Volunteers.
2021 WNOP Events

  • 30 Days of Prayer (January 2-31)
  • SoCal District Summons to Pray (January 7-8) Virtual - TBA
  • New York Metro District Prayer Conference (January 15) Virtual
  • WNOP Leadership Retreat (February 10-12) Weldon Spring, Missouri
  • Arkansas District Summons (March 5-6) Location - TBA
  • Washington District/Northwest Summons (April 22-24) Renton, Washington
  • National Day of Prayer (May 6)
  • World Day of Prayer (May 23)
  • New England Territory Summons (August 19-21) Tiverton, Rhode Island
  • UPCI Day of Prayer (September 29)
  • International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (November 7)
  • National Apostolic Day of Prayer (Date TBD)
  • *South Texas District Summons (Dates TBD) Houston, Texas
  • *Ontario District Summons (Dates TBD) Ontario, Canada
  • *Canadian Plains District Summons (Dates TBD) Alberta, Canada
  • Detroit Summons (Rescheduled Dates TBD) Wayne, Michigan
  • YM + WNOP Summons (Rescheduled Dates TBD) Indianapolis, Indiana
  • School of Prayer (Rescheduled Dates TBD) Ijamsville, Maryland
  • Advanced Prayer Seminar (Rescheduled Dates TBD) Del Valle, Texas
  • *Ministry And Prayer Seminar (MAP) (Rescheduled Dates and Location TBD)
  • “Operation Switzerland” (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
  • “Operation Turkey” (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
  • “Operation Jamaica” (Rescheduled Dates TBD)
 
*Pending Board approval. Note: Events and schedule subject to the restrictions and impact of the ongoing pandemic. Also, some 2021 event dates are pending and more will be added to the WNOP calendar later as approved by the Board throughout the year.
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