Trinity/HOPE
Prayer Guide for November – 2019
We begin our prayer time in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. + Amen.
Psalm 19:14; “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
‘Adoration’
Genesis 1:1-5; “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning; the first day.”
Living in the Midwest makes it difficult to not see God’s Hand still creating as with each new day, more leaves are turning different colors as the winds are delivering cooler temperatures from the mountains; ‘it is good’. With every new day that He has created for us there are new tasks to challenge us with the unique talents that each of us have been given. He created us to accomplish His work on this planet and ‘it is good’ to consider that at the end of this day He looks down upon us, sinful as we are, and says ‘it is good’ to the work that was done thru us this day.
A time of ‘Adoration’ to our Heavenly Father.
Please take time to sit and consider how our Triune God has impacted your life and molded and brought you to this very point in your life’s journey.
Consider the lives of the workers in Haiti who walk closely with our Heavenly Father; parents, teachers, principals, feeding program directors and Pastors and how He prepared them for this moment in time and for eternity.
‘Confession’
Luke 11:28:30 “He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of Man be to this generation.”
We were born, sinful and unclean, through no fault of our own, but because of the sins of our parents, grandparents…Adam and Eve.
God sent His only Son to die for our sins. Jesus did everything right while he was here on this earth. He loved you with a love that cannot be measured. He gave to the world when no thanks were returned to Him. He healed when there was no hope, and He died without complaint. Jesus did nothing wrong and everything right; all this for you. He lived for you and died for you. Our sins nailed Him to the cross on Calvary and kept Him there until His life on earth had ended.
Psalm 32:1-7; “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD" and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”
A time of personal confession.
Our sins are placed at the base of the cross...His cross, and we give thanks that the times we have fallen short in the eyes of our Heavenly Father have been washed clean and we have been forgiven through the Blood of our Risen Savior Jesus Christ.
‘Thanksgiving’
Colossians 3:15-17; “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Considering the turbulent challenges affecting Haiti these days, there are times when it seems difficult to give thanks. The shortages of fuel and food, riots and corruption that Haiti is facing right now is not very uncommon in our sinful world today. We give thanks that our Triune God is still in control of this world and that the evil foe has already lost the battle when an empty tomb near Calvary announced that a victor had won the battle, the savior of this world; Jesus Christ.
Psalm 92:1-3; “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.”
We come to You now with hearts, minds and words filled with ‘Thanksgiving’.”
We give thanks for our Creator, Redeemer and Holy Spirit.
We give thanks our providence; monetary, food, clothing and shelter. As we give of our first fruits may we also give a portion of our best to His children who need the assistance we can provide.
We give You thanks for the Haitian children who are not only the prime purpose of Trinity/HOPE but also Your missionaries for the future generations in Haiti.
We give You thanks for the countless hours that Keith and Denise have expended this year working with volunteers here in the U.S. and in Haiti.
We give You thanks for the work that is being accomplished by the Haitian parents, teachers, school principals and Feeding Program Directors who are shaping the lives of young Haitian children this school year.
‘Supplications’
Philippians 4:4-7; “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
The apostle Paul reminds us with the words; “The Lord is near, do not be anxious about anything”. There are empty fuel tanks in Haiti this morning; taptaps and human beings. There are burning tires in the streets with their black acrid smoke rising in the morning sky and the sound of frequent gun shots can be heard. “The Lord is near, do not be anxious about anything”. Through all of the turmoil that is taking place on this planet this morning…here and there, present your prayer requests to our Triune God.
Heavenly Father, we bring our supplications before You;
Heavenly Father, continue to lead and bless Trinity/HOPE with Your loving hand; may we always strive to accomplish Your will.
Bless the workers here in the U.S. and in Haiti and give them courage as they face challenges from the evil foe. Provide them with courage, endurance and love.
Lord, please protect Haiti; may Your hand bring peace, harmony and Godly leaders in their country.
Heavenly Father, bless the Haiti Hunger Fight events that are planned for this month. Provide safe travel for speakers and guests.
Heavenly Father, bind satan from throwing challenges in the workings of our feeding programs in the new schools that are starting this year.in Haiti and in our activities here at home.
Lord God, bless Your Word wherever it is proclaimed. Make it a Word of power and peace to convert those not yet Your own and to confirm those who have come to saving faith. May Your Word pass from the ear to the heart, from the heart to the lip and from the lip to the life that, as You have promised, Your Word may achieve the purpose for which You sent it; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:11-14; “Finally, brothers, good-by. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints send their greetings. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
May God go before you to guide you; may His arms be beneath you to support you, around you to protect you and above you to bless you. And may the blessings of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you always dear sister and brother in Christ,
In His love
Jay Brinkmeyer