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Introduction

Dear Friend in Christ, we are delighted that you will join us in prayer for spiritual revival and national renewal. Our nation is in need of both. Jesus declared that His followers are the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). We must become engaged in this battle for our nations soul. However, until as Christians we experience revival in our own lives, it will be extremely difficult to restore our nations moral foundations. The battle for our nations soul is not just about voting booths. This is first and foremost a spiritual contest. A spiritual battle is being waged across our nation, and it must be met first of all with spiritual weapons. Gods people must pray for a great outpouring of Gods Spirit on them, the churches, and the nation. Then, when God has responded with His outpouring, His people will be empowered and motivated to do the hard work of restoring our nations moral foundation. This Prayer Guide will help you join with thousands of other fellow believers to bring these great needs before God. The Guide provides a page for each day and hour of the 40/40 Prayer Vigil. Each page has everything you need to invest in a time of personal spiritual reflection and petition for yourself, the church, and the nation. Please keep in mind though, that the Guide is just that a guide. It is designed to give you a starting place for your time of prayer. Here are some suggestions for making your prayer vigil a powerful, personal spiritual time.

To change lives we must first be changed. We must pray for and experience spiritual regeneration, then recognize and accept our responsibilities as Christians to be salt and lightIf were going to have faith in practice, weve got to get the faith right first.

How to Get Started


This prayer guide can be used by an individual, a small group, an entire church body, or an even larger group. Heres how:  First, decide if you want to use this as a personal guide to 40 days of prayer or ask others to join you.  Second, decide if you want to pray for forty days or forty hours. The Guide is designed to support either of these options.  You can pray once each day between September 26 and November 4, for forty days of prayer.  You can pray for forty hours, between 4:00 p.m. on November 2 and 8:00 a.m. on November 4.  Third, if you decide to make this a group effort, create a sign-up list and ask others to join you in the prayer time.  Fourth, register your commitment to pray at the 40/40 Prayer Vigil Web site (4040prayer.com) to let others know that you are joining the national movement to seek God for spiritual revival and national renewal.

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Introduction
How to Use the Prayer Guide
STAY FOCUSED ON THE THEME FOR EACH PRAYER SESSIONFor many of us, it is easy to get distracted during prayer. Many other prayer needs will probably come to mind as well. Unless God urges you to stop everything else and pray for these other concerns, consider writing them down and commit to pray for them when you have finished your current session. MEDITATE ON THE BIBLE PASSAGES ON THE PAGELet the Holy Spirit speak to you through them and show you how they address your life, the church, and the nation. PREPARE YOUR HEART FOR INTERCESSIONLet the Holy Spirit draw you into Gods presence and respond to Him as He speaks to you. Open your heart and your life to Him before you begin your time of intercession. Enjoy the closeness of His presence and fellowship. USE THE SEVEN PRAYER POINTS AS STARTING POINTSThe prayer points provide areas of concern you can focus on, but they are not comprehensive. As you bring these concerns before the Lord, let the Holy Spirit guide you into other related areas that need your prayer. And always consider how to personalize your prayer. Consider praying for specific family members and friends, for your church, for your pastor and staff by name, for candidates by name, and so on. Conclude with thanksgivingGod hears the prayers of His people and responds. While He always acts according to His will, He has told us already it is His will to restore His blessing on the land of a people who meet His requirements for blessing. It is right to thank God for hearing you and working to glorify Himself through your prayers. Thank you for entering into this Prayer Vigil with us. We look forward to watching what God does as His people meet His conditions for spiritual revival and national renewal. We pray God will do a great work in and through each of our lives as we meet with Him in prayer. May God wonderfully bless you, Richard Land, President Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Kevin Ezell, President North American Mission Board

God has given us a promise that can change America if enough of Gods people heed the call to live out the Gospel in our time, shining like stars against the darkness of our culture, reflecting the sunlight of Gods Son. But that starts with our willingness to be humbledto recognize that its Gods way or no way. Its not God and country; its God alone. Only then can God use usHis peoplefor His purposes in our land.

All Scripture references are from the Holman Christian Standard Bible.

2 Chronicles 7:13-14 IfMy people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

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General Outline

Table of Contents

Personal Revival // 7 days // pp. 5-11


ay D Day Day Day Day Day Day ay D Day Day Day Day Day 1/Hour 2/Hour 3/Hour 4/Hour 5/Hour 6/Hour 7/Hour

1: Thirst for God Ps 63:1-3; Jn 4:13-14; Matt 5:6 (p. 5) 2: Longing for His Word Ps 119:36-40; Jer 15:16; Matt 4:4 (p. 6) 3: Self-Examination Ps 51:10-12; Phil 1:9-11; 2 Cor 13:5 (p. 7) 4: Examine Relationships Eph 4:25-27; Jn 13:34-35; Col 3:12-15 (p. 8) 5: Concern for the Lost Isa 55:10-11; Lk 10:2; Matt 28:18-20 (p. 9) 6: Repentance 1 Jn 1:9; Mark 1:15; Lk 13:1-5 (p. 10) 7: Action Matt 5:13-16; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Rom 13:1-7 (p. 11)

Church Revival // 6 days // pp. 12-17

8/Hour 8: For Your Church 2 Cor 13:9; Eph 3:17b-19; Ezek 37:4-6 (p. 12) 9/Hour 9: Churches in Your City Phil 1:9-11; 2 Cor 13:7-9; 1 Thess 4:4, 7 (p. 13) 10/Hour 10: Churches in Your State Phlm 1:6; Gal 5:13, 22-23; Heb 12:14 (p. 14) 11/Hour 11: Churches in the Nation 2 Thess 1:11-12; Eph 1:17-19; Jer 42:2-3 (p. 15) 12/Hour 12: Church Friends Who Need a Touch from God 3 Jn 1:2; Jas 5:13,16; Matt 9:27-29 (p. 16) 13/Hour 13: Revival Rooted in God Jn 1:1, 3; Rom 3:23-25; Isa 53:5-6 (p. 17)

Revival Among Church Leadership // 5 days // pp. 18-22


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Pastors 2 Tim 4:1-5; Eph 6:19-20; Rom 15:30-33 (p. 18) Other Staff Rom 15:5-6; Eph 3:14-21; 1 Thess 5:23-24 (p. 19) Deacons Phil 2:5-8; 1 Tim 3:8-13; Acts 6:3-4, 7 (p. 20) Ministry Leaders Matt 6:9-15; Jer 1:6-8; Acts 4:29-31 (p. 21) Ministry Teams 1 Cor 12:4-7; Matt 25:34-36; Josh 24:14-15 (p. 22) Conviction of Sin Rom 1:20-21; Jn 15:22; Job 38:1-3 (p. 23) Conversions Isa 55:1; Acts 2:36-41; Jn 14:6 (p. 24) Saved to be Spirit-Filled Eph 4:18-21; Rom 8:13-17; Gal 5:24-25 (p. 25) National Thirst for God 2 Pet 3:9-10; Ps 42:1-2; Ps 119:81 (p. 26) Renewed Search for God Zeph 3:9, 12; Deut 4:29; Matt 7:7-8 (p. 27)

National Revival // 5 days // pp. 23-27

National Renewal // 6 days // pp. 28-33


24/Hour 25/Hour 26/Hour 27/Hour 28/Hour 29/Hour 30/Hour 31/Hour 32/Hour 33/Hour 34/Hour 24: 25: 26: 27: 28: 29:

Rejection of Immorality 2 Cor 7:1; Titus 2:11-14; 2 Tim 2:21 (p. 28) Embrace of Biblical Values Ps 119:105; Ps 1:1-2; 1 Tim 4:6-8 (p. 29) Families Strengthened Eph 6:1-4; Col 3:18-21; Deut 5:16 (p. 30) Communities at Peace Ps 133:1; Jas 3:17-18; Esth 10:3 (p. 31) Return to Civic Morality Ps 85:10-13; Matt 7:12; Eccl 2:4-5, 11 (p. 32) Religious Liberty for All Rom 13:1-7; Dan 6:10-12; Acts 17:24-31 (p. 33)

Wisdom for Public Officials // 5 days // pp. 34-38

30: Exemplary Lives 1 Tim 2:1-4; Prov 14:34; Prov 31:3-7 (p. 34) 31: Good Decisions 1 Pet 2:13-17; Prov 2:6-8; Jas 1:5 (p. 35) 32: Protection from Spiritual Attack Eph 6:12; Ps 141:5; Jas 4:7 (p. 36) 33: Work Together for Common Good 1 Thess 5:15; Mic 6:8-9; Isa 1:16-17 (p. 37) 34: God to Burden Christians to Run for Office Prov 8:15-16; Lk 12:48; Phil 2:3-4 (p. 38)

Wisdom to Elect the Best Officials // 2 days // pp. 39-40

ay 35/Hour 35: Discernment of Candidates Prov 1:7; Prov 12:3, 5; Ps 72:1-4 (p. 39) D Day 36/Hour 36: C  andidates to Speak Clearly about Convictions 1 Sam 16:18; Prov 16:21,23; Prov 22:11 (p. 40)

Countdown to Revival and Renewal // 4 days // pp. 41-44


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37: Prayer for the Lost Isa 55:1; Jn 14:6; Acts 2:38-41 (p. 41) 38: Prayer for the Church 2 Cor 13:9; Eph 3:16-19; Phil 1:9 (p. 42) 39: Prayer for the Nation 2 Tim 2:1-2; Ps 133:1; 1 Pet 2:13-15 (p. 43) 40: Gods People to Vote Lev 19:18; Matt 22:38-39; Jas 2:8 (p. 44)

SCRIPTURE INDEX // PP. 45-46

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DAY 1 >> HOUR 1

Prayer for Personal Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Psalm 63:1-3 1 God, You are my God; I eagerly seek You. I thirst for You; my body faints for You in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water. 2 So I gaze on You in the sanctuary to see Your strength and Your glory. 3 My lips will glorify You because Your faithful love is better than life.

Thirst for God


Revival begins when Christians long for a closer walk with God.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

John 4:13-14 13 Jesus said, Everyone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again. 14 But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty againever! In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up within him for eternal life.

Ask God to...


Give you a deeper longing to walk with Him Reveal Himself to you Help you put your relationship with Him before all things Remind you of His great love for you Draw you close to Himself Refresh your spirit Renew your spiritual joy

Matthew 5:6 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 2 >> HOUR 2

Prayer for Personal Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Psalm 119:36-40 36 Turn my heart to Your decrees and not to material gain. 37 Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless; give me life in Your ways. 38 Confirm what You said to Your servant, for it produces reverence for You. 39 Turn away the disgrace I dread; indeed, Your judgments are good. 40 How I long for Your precepts! Give me life through Your righteousness.

Longing for His Word


Gods Word is an indispensable part of genuine, lasting revival.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Jeremiah 15:16 16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I am called by Your name, Lord God of Hosts. Give you a deep thirst for His Word Reveal Himself to you as you read His Word Reveal the beauty of His Word to you Help you apply the truths in His Word to your life Show you areas of your life that need to be surrendered to Him Matthew 4:4 4 But He answered, It is written: Man must not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Help you realize the depth of His love as you read His Word Help you trust Him more as you learn more about Him from His Word

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 3 >> HOUR 3

Prayer for Personal Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Psalm 51:10-12 10 God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not banish me from Your presence or take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore the joy of Your salvation to me, and give me a willing spirit.

Self-Examination
Christians must see their sinfulness the way God sees it.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Philippians 1:9-11 9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, 10 so that you can determine what really matters and can be pure and blameless in the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Ask God to . . .
Search through your life and reveal any sin Help you be honest with Him about your sin Fill you with a deep desire for holiness Help you hate the sin in your life Help you surrender sinful thoughts and practices Help you live more faithfully Restore any lost joy in your walk with Him

2 Corinthians 13:5 5 Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Examine yourselves. Or do you not recognize for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you? unless you fail the test.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 4 >> HOUR 4

Prayer for Personal Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Ephesians 4:25-27 25 Since you put away lying, Speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. 26 Be angry and do not sin. Dont let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and dont give the Devil an opportunity.

Examine Relationships
Christians must seek to restore healthy relationships.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

John 13:34-35 34 I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.

Ask God to...


Show you if you have any broken relationships in your life Help you know if you have contributed to broken relationships Help you determine to do all you can to mend broken relationships Help those you have hurt to forgive you Restore your fellowship with them Give you the courage to seek to restore fellowship Help you be a peacemaker whenever possible

Colossians 3:12-15 12 Therefore, Gods chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so also you must forgive. 14 Above all, put on lovethe perfect bond of unity. 15 And let the peace of the Messiah, to which you were also called in one body, control your hearts. Be thankful.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 5 >> HOUR 5

Prayer for Personal Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Isaiah 55:10-11 10 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven, and do not return there without saturating the earth, and making it germinate and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, 11 so My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and will prosper in what I send it to do.

Concern for the Lost


Christians should be genuinely, deeply burdened for lost souls.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Luke 10:2 2 He told them: The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest!

Ask God to...


Help you understand more about the plight of the lost Help you understand better how much He abhors sin Give you a greater understanding of His holiness Give you a renewed burden for the lost

Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

Help you share His message of love with the lost Save the lost people you will pray for right now Lead you to more lost people to witness to

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 6 >> HOUR 6

Prayer for Personal Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Repentance
Revival begins when Christians repent of their sin and embrace holiness.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Mark 1:15 15 The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!

Ask God to...


Help you surrender every area of your life to Christs lordship Help you be aware of any sin in your life Help you be willing to give up sin in your life Help you change any patterns in your life that tempt you to sin Help you make strong Christian friendships that encourage you in holiness Help you live faithfully Help you to be an example of holiness to others

Luke 13:1-5 1 At that time, some people came and reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And He responded to them, Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all Galileans because they suffered these things? 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well! 4 Or those 18 that the tower in Siloam fell on and killeddo you think they were more sinful than all the people who live in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well!

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 7 >> HOUR 7

Prayer for Personal Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Matthew 5:13-16 13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? Its no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Action
True repentance leads to action.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


 elp you to live a peaceable and quiet life in all godliness and H holiness Help you be involved in your community for the sake of the gospel Give your church a desire to reach your community for Christ Enable you to engage with the culture creatively and effectively  elp you vote for good leaders who will respect and protect religious H liberty Compel Christians to register and prepare to vote  elp churches find creative ways to encourage Christians to register H and prepare to vote

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

Additional Scripture Romans 13:1-7

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DAY 8 >> HOUR 8

Prayer for Church Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
2 Corinthians 13:9 9 In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray for this: your maturity.

For Your Church


A God honoring local church is the key to spiritually healthy Christians and effective ministry.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ephesians 3:17b-19 17b I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and width, height and depth, 19 and to know the Messiahs love that surpasses knowledge, so you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ask God to...


Pour out His Spirit on your church Break down all barriers to revival Fill your church family with His Spirit Strengthen your church familys burden for holiness Increase joy in your fellowship Strengthen your churchs commitment to its mission Raise up more laborers for ministry

Ezekiel 37:4-6 4 He said to me, Prophesy concerning these bones and say to them: Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! 5 This is what the Lord God says to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you will live. 6 I will put tendons on you, make flesh grow on you, and cover you with skin. I will put breath in you so that you come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 9 >> HOUR 9

Prayer for Church Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Philippians 1:9-11 9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, 10 so that you can determine what really matters and can be pure and blameless in the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Churches in Your City


Every community needs churches that are Spirit-empowered.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

2 Corinthians 13:7-9 7 Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong, not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail. 8 For we are not able to do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray for this: your maturity.

Ask God to...


Pour out His Spirit on all the churches in your city Give the churches in your city a deep burden for the lost Raise up spiritual leaders in all the churches to call their members to holiness Convict every person in each church of their unconfessed sin Fill the pastor of every church in the city with His Spirit Break down barriers that prevent churches from working together for the Gospel Reveal to each church anything that is hindering a great movement of God in their midst

1 Thessalonians 4:4, 7 4 so that each of you knows how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor. 7 For God has not called us to impurity, but to sanctification.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 10 >> HOUR 10

Prayer for Church Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Philemon 1:6 6 I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ.

Churches in Your State


Spirit-empowered churches across a state can change the state and influence the nation.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Galatians 5:13, 22-23 13 For you are called to freedom, brothers; only dont use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Ask God to...


Pour out His Spirit on all the churches in your state Convict every Christian in the state about sin in their lives that hinders revival Give Christian leaders across the state a vision of what God wants to do through their church Remove any barriers to revival in the churches across the state Raise up men and women in the churches across the state to call the people to holiness Bind Satan and every demon and prevent them from interfering with revival Cause the Christians across your state to long for a close relationship with Him

Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with everyone, and holinesswithout it no one will see the Lord.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 11 >> HOUR 11

Prayer for Church Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 And in view of this, we always pray for you that our God will consider you worthy of His calling, and will, by His power, fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified by you, and you by Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:17-19 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe, according to the working of His vast strength. Additional Scripture Jeremiah 42:2-3

Churches in the Nation


A national revival in the churches will change the course of the nation and touch the world.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Break the hearts of Christians all across the nation over sin in their lives Burden Christians across the nation to change their priorities Raise up national spiritual leaders to call the nations Christians to holiness Accompany biblical preaching throughout the nation with a great movement of His Spirit Pour out His Spirit on all the churches in the nation Bind Satan and every demon so they cannot hinder revival in the churches Fill pastors in every church with a sense of His holiness and their accountability before Him

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 12 >> HOUR 12

Prayer for Church Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
3 John 1:2 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may prosper in every way and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.

Church Friends Who Need a Touch from God


People all around us are in need of Gods spiritual touch and encouragement.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

James 5:13, 16 13 Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The intense prayer of the righteous is very powerful.

Ask God to...


Fill your heart with love for your friends Help you know what encouraging words to share with them Surround them with His angels and fill them with His Spirit Remind them of His great love for them Create some divine encounters with people that would encourage them Restore their joy in their walk with Him Help them see things from Gods perspective

Matthew 9:27-29 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, shouting, Have mercy on us, Son of David! 28 When He entered the house, the blind men approached Him, and Jesus said to them, Do you believe that I can do this? Yes, Lord, they answered Him. 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, Let it be done for you according to your faith!

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 13 >> HOUR 13

Prayer for Church Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
John 1:1, 3 (Creating God) 1 In the beginning was the Word; and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 3 All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created.

Revival Rooted in God


Revival begins when Gods people turn back to God.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Romans 3:23-25 (Holy God) 23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 24 They are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 25 God presented Him as a propitiation through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His restraint God passed over the sins previously committed.

Ask God to...


Choose to send revival at this time Help Christians regain their understanding of His holiness Convict Christians that they are to be completely dependent on Him Restore in Christians an understanding of the destructive power of sin Remind Christians of His great love for them Remind Christians of His great sacrifice on their behalf through Jesus Raise up Spirit-filled leaders to call the church to holiness

Isaiah 53:5-6 (Loving God) 5 But He was pierced because of our transgressions, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds. 6 We all went astray like sheep; we all have turned to our own way; and the Lord has punished Him for the iniquity of us all.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 14 >> HOUR 14

Prayer for Revival Among Church Leadership


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
2 Timothy 4:1-5 1 Before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom, I solemnly charge you: 2 proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will accumulate teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear something new. 4 They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths. 5 But as for you, keep a clear head about everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Pastors
A church will not rise any higher spiritually than its leadership.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Help your pastor maintain the right spiritual priorities Draw your pastor close to Himself Surround your pastor and his family with His protecting angels Fill your pastor with His Holy Spirit Remind your pastor of His great love for him Reveal to your pastor anything that stands in the way of his walk with God Fill your pastor with a great thirst for God

Ephesians 6:19-20 19 Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel. 20 For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

Additional Scripture Romans 15:30-33

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 15 >> HOUR 15

Prayer for Revival Among Church Leadership


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Romans 15:5-6 5 Now may the God of endurance and encouragement grant you agreement with one another, according to Christ Jesus, 6 so that you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ with a united mind and voice. Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. 16 I pray that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 and that the Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and width, height and depth, 19 and to know the Messiahs love that surpasses knowledge, so you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or thinkaccording to the power that works in you21 to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Additional Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Other Staff
The church staff is under spiritual attack and must be covered in prayer.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Help each staff member maintain the right spiritual priorities Draw each staff member close to Himself Surround each staff member and their families with His protecting angels Fill each staff member with His Holy Spirit Remind each staff member of His great love for them Reveal to each staff member anything that stands in the way of his or her walk with God Fill each staff member with a great thirst for God

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 16 >> HOUR 16

Prayer for Revival Among Church Leadership


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Philippians 2:5-8 5 Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be used for His own advantage. 7 Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men. And when He had come as a man in His external form, 8 He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of deatheven to death on a cross. 1 Timothy 3:8-13 8 Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. 11 Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything. 12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. 13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. Additional Scripture Acts 6:3-4, 7

Deacons
Effective deacon ministry must be Spirit-empowered.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Fill each deacon with His Holy Spirit Remind every deacon of His great love for them Help them to see hindrances in their lives to their work with Him Help them understand how important they are for the health of the church Give them a deep thirst for the things of God Give them great wisdom as they minister to the church family Surround them and their families with His protecting angels

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 17 >> HOUR 17

Prayer for Revival Among Church Leadership


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Matthew 6:9-15 9 Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, Your name be honored as holy. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And do not bring us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 For if you forgive people their wrongdoing, your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. 15 But if you dont forgive people, your Father will not forgive your wrongdoing. Jeremiah 1:6-8 6 But I protested, Oh no, Lord GOD! Look, I dont know how to speak since I am only a youth. 7 Then the LORD said to me: Do not say, I am only a youth; for you will go to everyone I send you to and speak whatever I tell you. 8 Do not be afraid of anyone, for I will be with you to deliver you. This is the LORDs declaration. Additional Scripture Acts 4:29-31

Ministry Leaders
Spirit-empowered leadership of the churches ministries is crucial for effective outreach.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Fill each leader with His Holy Spirit Surround each leader and his or her family with His protecting angels Give each leader a deep thirst for the things of God Give each leader a vision for what He wants their ministry to achieve Raise up others to engage in the ministries of your church Help every leader understand the important role they have in the churchs ministry Give every leader the wisdom they need to serve God faithfully in their ministry

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 18 >> HOUR 18

Prayer for Revival Among Church Leadership


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
1 Corinthians 12:4-7 4 Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are different ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are different activities, but the same God is active in everyone and everything. 7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial.

Ministry Teams
Spirit-empowered teams of Christians can shake communities and nations.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Matthew 25:34-36 34 Then the King will say to those on His right, Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you took care of Me; I was in prison and you visited Me. Additional Scripture Joshua 24:14-15

Ask God to...


Fill every team member with His Holy Spirit Surround every team member and their families with His protecting angels Give every team member a deep thirst for the things of God Help every team member understand the importance of their ministry Give every team member the wisdom they need to fulfill their ministry Raise up additional workers for your churchs ministries Give every team great success in their ministries

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 19 >> HOUR 19

Prayer for National Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Romans 1:20-21 20 From the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what He has made. As a result, people are without excuse. 21 For though they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became nonsense, and their senseless minds were darkened.

Conviction of Sin
Only God can convict people of sin and of their need for Him.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


John 15:22 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin. Now they have no excuse for their sin. Job 38:1-3 1 Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind. He said: 2 Who is this who obscures My counsel with ignorant words? 3 Get ready to answer Me like a man; when I question you, you will inform Me. Pour His Spirit out over the entire nation Convince and convict every person of their sin Convince every person that they will face a final judgment by God Reveal His great holiness to every person Reveal His great love through Jesus to every person Empower and embolden Christians to share their faith so the lost can hear the gospel Restrain Satan from blinding people to their sin

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 20 >> HOUR 20

Prayer for National Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Isaiah 55:1 1 Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! Acts 2:36-41 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah! 37 When they heard this, they were pierced to the heart and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles: Brothers, what must we do? 38 Repent, Peter said to them, and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call. 40 And with many other words he testified and strongly urged them, saying, Be saved from this corrupt generation! 41 So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about 3,000 people were added to them. Additional Scripture John 14:6

Conversions
When God pours out His Spirit a renewed understanding of righteousness results.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Convince the lost that Jesus is the only way of salvation Give Christians a great burden to share their faith and ask people to trust in Jesus Help churches to discover more effective ways to reach the lost Create divine appointments for lost people to hear the gospel Give you the opportunity to share your faith with lost people you know Confound the enemies of the gospel and prevent them from hindering the churchs witness Raise up a new generation of Christian leaders who are fearless in sharing their faith

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 21 >> HOUR 21

Prayer for National Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Ephesians 4:18-21 18 They are darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them and because of the hardness of their hearts. 19 They became callous and gave themselves over to promiscuity for the practice of every kind of impurity with a desire for more and more. 20 But that is not how you learned about the Messiah, 21 assuming you heard Him and were taught by Him, because the truth is in Jesus. Romans 8:13-17 13 for if you live according to the flesh, you are going to die. But if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 All those led by Gods Spirit are Gods sons. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, Abba , Father! 16 The Spirit Himself testifies together with our spirit that we are Gods children, 17 and if children, also heirsheirs of God and co-heirs with Christseeing that we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. Additional Scripture Galatians 5:24-25

Saved to be Spirit-Filled
The nation is in desperate need of Christians empowered by Gods Spirit.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Give Christians a deep desire to know Him better Give Christians a thirst for His Word Convict Christians to examine their lives for hindrances to Gods filling Help Christians make their relationship with God their highest priority Move Christians to renew their commitment to the lordship of Christ over their lives Help Christians call the nation to repentance Cause the lost to see the differences between life in the flesh and life in the Spirit

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 22 >> HOUR 22

Prayer for National Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
2 Peter 3:9-10 9 The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. 10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.

National Thirst for God


Nations can change in an instant when people begin to thirst for God.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Show the nation its need for His truth Help reveal the emptiness of false beliefs Reveal to people their desperate need for relationship with Him Cause people to see the need for biblical answers to our nations problems Draw the nation to Himself Create an intellectual thirst for His word Turn the hearts of the lost to His church for spiritual guidance

Psalm 42:1-2 1 As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, God. 2 I thirst for God, the living God. When can I come and appear before God?

Psalm 119:81 81 I long for Your salvation; I put my hope in Your word.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 23 >> HOUR 23

Prayer for National Revival


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Zephaniah 3:9, 12 9 For I will then restore pure speech to the peoples so that all of them may call on the name of Yahweh and serve Him with a single purpose. 12 I will leave a meek and humble people among you, and they will trust in the name of Yahweh.

Renewed Search for God


The Spirit must reveal peoples emptiness before they search for God.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Deuteronomy 4:29 29 But from there, you will search for the LORD your God, and you will find Him when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.

Ask God to...


Help churches find creative ways to call people to faith in Jesus Raise up Christian leaders who can effectively share His message with the lost Burden Christians to support national efforts to bring people to Christ Cause Christian ministries to find favor with the media Prevent Satan from interfering with the churchs witness Lead Christians to discover new ways to present the gospel to the lost Burden churches to do all they can to be welcoming to people searching for God

Matthew 7:7-8 7 Keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 24 >> HOUR 24

Prayer for National Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
2 Corinthians 7:1 1 Therefore dear friends, since we have such promises, we should wash ourselves clean from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, making our sanctification complete in the fear of God.

Rejection of Immorality
God must reveal the wickedness of sin before many people will reject immorality.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God has appeared, with salvation for all people, 12 instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a special people, eager to do good works.

Ask God to...


Help national leaders recognize the social destruction caused by public immorality Raise up new entertainment personalities who promote godly values Help the nations youth recognize the destructive effects of immoral behavior Help parents reject immorality for the sake of their children and their marriage Convict those who live off of immorality like the pornographers and abortion providers Guide Congress to pass laws that restrict immoral behavior Help churches work with their communities to set new standards for public morality

2 Timothy 2:21 21 So if anyone purifies himself from these things, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 25 >> HOUR 25

Prayer for National Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Psalm 119:105 105 Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.

Embrace of Biblical Values


National renewal will only occur when the people choose morality.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Psalm 1:1-2 1 How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path of sinners, or join a group of mockers! 2 Instead, his delight is in the LORDs instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.

Ask God to...


Help national leaders promote biblical values Put a thirst in the nations youth for biblical values Help parents to make godly choices for themselves Help parents to make godly choices for their families Convince policy makers that His moral code makes strong nations Guide Congress to pass laws that promote biblical values Cause young people to choose lifestyles that reflect biblical values

1 Timothy 4:6-8 6 If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. 7 But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness, 8 for, the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 26 >> HOUR 26

Prayer for National Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Ephesians 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. 2 Honor your father and motherwhich is the first commandment with a promise 3 that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land. 4 And fathers, dont stir up anger in your children; but bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Families Strengthened
The family is the foundational social unit of healthy societies.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Colossians 3:18-21 18 Wives, be submissive to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and dont become bitter against them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so they wont become discouraged.

Ask God to...


Help parents to put their spouses needs ahead of their own Help parents to resolve their conflicts instead of divorcing Help parents understand how much their children need them Help children resist ungodly influences Help churches minister to families needs Cause policy makers to pass more family-friendly policies Raise up a new generation of leaders to promote strong family values

Deuteronomy 5:16 16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and so that you may prosper in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 27 >> HOUR 27

Prayer for National Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Psalm 133:1 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers can live together!

Communities at Peace
Communities that work together can resolve the most stubborn problems.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

James 3:17-18 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure; then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Ask God to...


Put it in the hearts of the people to desire peace Give community leaders wisdom to resolve conflicts in their communities Burden the churches to become more involved in their communities Restrain Satan from creating divisions in the community Cause media to report on positive developments in communities Help law enforcement find and convict those who break the laws and destroy communities Help communities develop effective ways to help troubled youth

Esther 10:3 3 Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasurerus, famous among the Jews, and highly popular with many of his relatives. He continued to seek good for his people and to speak for the welfare of all his kindred.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 28 >> HOUR 28

Prayer for National Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Psalm 85:10-13 10 Faithful love and truth will join together; righteousness and peace will embrace. 11 Truth will spring up from the earth, and righteousness will look down from heaven. 12 Also, the LORD will provide what is good, and our land will yield its crops. 13 Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.

Return to Civic Morality


Public morality reinforces personal morality and brings honor to any culture.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Matthew 7:12 12 Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for themthis is the Law and the Prophets.

Ask God to...


Help people who disagree with each other to treat each other with respect Remind community leaders to insist on high standards of public morality Give judges the wisdom to rule on obscenity issues like pornography and vulgarity Convict people to dress modestly in public Put it in the hearts of media producers to want to produce media that promotes the public good Help people engage in acts of kindness toward others Restrain Satan from encouraging violence and hatred

Ecclesiastes 2:4-5, 11 4 I increased my achievements. I built houses and planted vineyards for myself. 5 I made gardens and parks for myself and planted every kind of fruit tree in them. 11 When I considered all that I had accomplished and what I had labored to achieve, I found everything to be futile and a pursuit of the wind. There was nothing to be gained under the sun.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 29 >> HOUR 29

Prayer for National Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Romans 13:1-7 1 Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God. 2 So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing Gods command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do good and you will have its approval. 4 For government is Gods servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For government is Gods servant, an avenger that brings wrath on the one who does wrong. 5 Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of your conscience. 6 And for this reason you pay taxes, since the authorities are Gods public servants, continually attending to these tasks. 7 Pay your obligations to everyone: taxes to those you owe taxes, tolls to those you owe tolls, respect to those you owe respect, and honor to those you owe honor. Daniel 6:10-12 Acts 17:24-31

Religious Liberty for All


The freedom to worship God according to the dictates of ones conscience is an indispensable value of true liberty.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to
 ause our nations leaders to protect the God given right of religious C liberty for all  elp our nation resist all efforts to prevent people of faith from H expressing their deeply held religious convictions freely and publicly  aise up leaders to resist any effort to force people of faith to violate R their consciences in order to satisfy unbiblical social mandates Help our nation pass laws that are just from Gods perspective  ive the church courage to resist any effort to force it to obey G manmade laws rather than God  onvict our nations leaders to work for religious liberty around the C world especially in totalitarian nations  elp you find ways to protect religious liberty in the United States H and around the world

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 30 >> HOUR 30

Prayer for Wisdom for Public Officials


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
1 Timothy 2:1-4 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good, and it pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Exemplary Lives
A nations leaders must lead first by example.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Proverbs 14:34 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Proverbs 31:3-7 3 Dont spend your energy on women or your efforts on those who destroy kings. 4 It is not for kings, Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine or for rulers to desire beer. 5 Otherwise, they will drink, forget what is decreed, and pervert justice for all the oppressed. 6 Give beer to one who is dying, and wine to one whose life is bitter. 7 Let him drink so that he can forget his poverty and remember his trouble no more. Convince public officials that their lives should be above reproach Call godly men and women to run for public office Lead churches to minister to men and women in public office Cause those whose lives are a disgrace to the nation to leave office Restrain Satan from having an evil influence over public officials Help the nation to elect men and women with exemplary lives Help public officials understand how the example of their lives influences others

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 31 >> HOUR 31

Prayer for Wisdom for Public Officials


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
1 Peter 2:13-17 13 Submit to every human institution because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For it is Gods will that you, by doing good, silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 As Gods slaves, live as free people, but dont use your freedom as a way to conceal evil. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.

Good Decisions
Wisdom is an indispensable component for responsible leadership.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ask God to...


Give our public officials wisdom to make good decisions Burden the churches to share their values with public officials Help our public officials seek out godly counsel before they make decisions Help you communicate your concerns regularly with your elected representatives Raise up people in your church who will help your church communicate with public officials Help public officials understand the importance of biblical values Expose ungodly influences affecting public officials

Proverbs 2:6-8 6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity 8 so that He may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His loyal followers.

James 1:5 5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 32 >> HOUR 32

Prayer for Wisdom for Public Officials


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Ephesians 6:12 12 For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.

Protection from Spiritual Attack


Every leaders most dangerous enemies are spiritual in nature.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Psalm 141:5 5 Let the righteous one strike me it is an act of faithful love; let him rebuke meit is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. Even now my prayer is against the evil acts of the wicked.

Ask God to...


Prevent Satan from blinding the judgment of our public officials Burden the church to pray regularly for our public officials Call godly Christians to lives of public service Convict public officials of their sin and lead them to faith in Christ Help you pray daily for public officials Convince public officials about the spiritual impacts of decisions they make Protect public officials from the attacks of Satan

James 4:7 7 Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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40/40 prayer vigil

DAY 33 >> HOUR 33

Prayer for Wisdom for Public Officials


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
1 Thessalonians 5:15 15 See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

Work Together for Common Good


Cooperation among leaders is a crucial key to national health.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Micah 6:8-9 8 He has told you men what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: Only to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. 9 The voice of the Lord calls out to the city (and it is wise to fear Your name): Pay attention to the rod and the One who ordained it.

Ask God to...


Cause public officials to use their offices for the public good not personal gain Help public officials understand the consequences of policies they pursue Help public officials find ways to work with people of different opinions to accomplish God-honoring goals Help expose public officials who are breaking laws Give public officials wisdom to know what is in the nations best interest Burden churches to help public officials work toward good goals Remind public officials that they are accountable to God

Isaiah 1:16-17 16 Wash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil. 17 Learn to do what is good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widows cause.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 34 >> HOUR 34

Prayer for Wisdom for Public Officials


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Proverbs 8:15-16 15 It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law; 16 by me, princes lead, as do nobles and all righteous judges.

God to Burden Christians to Run for Office


Public service is an important part of the Christians calling as salt and light.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Luke 12:48 48 But the one who did not know, and did things deserving of blows, will be beaten lightly. Much will be required of everyone who has been given much. And even more will be expected of the one who has been entrusted with more.

Ask God to...


Burden Christians to run for public office Help the church understand the imperative of civic involvement Help churches to equip men and women for the spiritual demands of public office Burden churches to pray for God to call men and women to public office Give Christians who run for public office favor in the eyes of the electorate Help you know if He wants you to become more involved in the civic life of your community or nation Protect future Christian leaders from errors and sin that will prevent them from fulfilling Gods intention for their lives of public service

Philippians 2:3-4 3 Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. 4 Everyone should look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 35 >> HOUR 35

Prayer for Wisdom to Elect the Best Officials


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Proverbs 1:7 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Discernment of Candidates
Christians must make sure they are voting for candidates who support biblical values.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Proverbs 12:3, 5 3 Man cannot be made secure by wickedness, but the root of the righteous is immovable. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.

Ask God to...


Give you insight to know who is the best person to vote for Cause the candidates to speak clearly about what they believe Convict candidates to adopt biblical positions on issues Confound the counsel of candidates who dont support biblical values Burden church leaders to help Christians know the Bibles teachings on moral issues Reveal the true character of people running for public office Help you share biblical truth with others so they can make better decisions about the candidates

Psalm 72: 1-4 1 God, give Your justice to the king and Your righteousness to the kings son. 2 He will judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted ones with justice. 3 May the mountains bring prosperity to the people, and the hills, righteousness. 4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people, help the poor, and crush the oppressor.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY DAY36 >> HOUR 36

HOUR

Prayer for Wisdom to Elect the Best Officials


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
1 Samuel 16:18 18 One of the young men answered, I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is also a valiant man, a warrior, eloquent, handsome, and the Lord is with him.

Candidates to Speak Clearly about Convictions


Candidates for public office must be transparent with the public about their beliefs.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Proverbs 16:21, 23 21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. 23 A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.

Ask God to...


Help people understand what candidates are planning to do if elected Give you insight to discern who are the most trustworthy candidates Cause candidates who are not trustworthy to be defeated Lead church leaders to hold issue education events at their churches Help you share with others the importance of voting for people based on the issues rather than party or personal interest Convince candidates that His values are the best for people to live by Cause the media to give fair coverage to candidates who hold biblical values and positions

Proverbs 22:11 11 The one who loves a pure heart and gracious lips-the king is his friend.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 37 >> HOUR 37

Countdown to Revival and Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Isaiah 55:1 1 Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!

Prayer for the Lost


God desires that every person be saved.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

John 14:6 6 Jesus told him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Ask God to...


Reveal His holiness in ways that people would see the extent of their sin Accompany the preaching of His word with the convicting power of His Spirit Break your heart over lost family and friends Help you share the gospel with family and friends Raise up a great army of witnesses to begin a new wave of evangelism Convict church leaders of the central place evangelism should have in their ministries Help churches discover new ways to reach lost people in their communities

Acts 2:38-41 38 Repent, Peter said to them, and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is for you and for your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call. 40 And with many other words he testified and strongly urged them, saying, Be saved from this corrupt generation! 41 So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about 3,000 people were added to them.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 38 >> HOUR 38

Countdown to Revival and Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
2 Corinthians 13:9 9 In fact, we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray for this: your maturity.

Prayer for the Church


The church is Gods chosen institution to reach the world with the gospel.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Ephesians 3:16-19 16 I pray that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 and that the Messiah may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and width, height and depth, 19 and to know the Messiahs love that surpasses knowledge, so you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Ask God to...


Fill the pastors and all ministers in His churches throughout the country with His Spirit Convict lost church members of their sin and their need to trust Jesus for salvation Raise up leaders in the churches to call them to holiness Bind Satan and his demons from interfering with the ministries of the churches Cause churches to look beyond their own interests to the needs of their communities Cause Christians to renew their commitment to the lordship of Christ Help you know His calling for you in the church and in the world

Philippians 1:9 9 And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment,

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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DAY 39 >> HOUR 39

Countdown to Revival and Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
2 Timothy 2:1-2 1 You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Prayer for the Nation


Gods judgment or blessing on a nation is related directly to the morality of its citizens.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Psalm 133:1 1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers can live together!

Ask God to...


Send the strong convicting presence of His Spirit throughout the nation Raise up leaders who will advance and support God-honoring policies Help you know who He wants you to vote for in the upcoming election Expose to public scrutiny people who are working to undermine God-honoring laws and morality Convince Christians that they need to be involved in the life of the nation Confound the plans of the enemies of the United States Help the United States continue to be the worlds leader in promoting freedom for all people.

1 Peter 2:13-15 13 Submit to every human institution because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For it is Gods will that you, by doing good, silence the ignorance of foolish people.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

40/40 prayer vigil

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DAY 40 >> HOUR 40

Countdown to Revival and Renewal


Scripture for Reflection and Preparation
Leviticus 19:18 18 Do not take revenge or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord.

Gods People to Vote


Gods people led by Gods Spirit must help the nation choose its leaders.

Preparation
Praise God for who He is Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing Allow His Spirit to draw you near Listen as He speaks to you

Matthew 22:38-39 38 This is the greatest and most important commandment. 39 The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Ask God to...


Prevent anything from happening that would prevent you from voting Help churches find ways to help Christians get to the polls to vote Convict Christians of their spiritual responsibility to vote Lead Christians to vote according to biblical values rather than for a party Lead Christians to vote according to biblical values rather than personal benefit Help you understand His will for the future of the country as you prepare to vote Help you share with your church the importance of voting

James 2:8 8 If you really carry out the royal law prescribed in Scripture, You shall love your neighbor as yourself, you are doing well.

Thanksgiving
Thank God for hearing you Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will

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Scripture Index

Old Testament
Reference Page Number Reference Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs Proverbs Page Number

Leviticus 19:18 p.44 Deuteronomy 4:29 p.27 Deuteronomy 5:16 p.30 Joshua 24:14-15 p.22

1 Samuel 16:18 p.40 2 Chronicles 7:13-14 p.3 Esther 10:3 p.31 Job 38:1-3 Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm Psalm p.23

1:7 p.39 2:6-8 p.35 8:15-16 p.38 12:3, 5 p.39 14:34 p.34 16:21, 23 p.40 22:11 p.40 31:3-7 p.34 p.32

Ecclesiastes 2:4-5, 11

1:1-2 p.29 42:1-2 p.26 51:10-12 p.7 63:1-3 p.5 72:1-4 p.39 85:10-13 p.32 119:36-40 p.6 119:81 p.26 119:105 p.29 133:1 p.31, 43 141:5 p.36

Isaiah 1:16-17 p.37 Isaiah 53:5-6 p.17 Isaiah 55:1 p.24, 41 Isaiah 55:10-11 p.9 Jeremiah 1:6-8 p.21 Jeremiah 15:16 p.6 Jeremiah 42:2-3 p.15 Ezekiel 37:4-6 p.12

Daniel 6:10-12 p.33 Micah 6:8-9 Zephaniah 3:9, 12 p.37 p.27

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Scripture Index
New Testament
Reference Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Matthew Page Number Reference Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Page Number

4:4 p.6 5:6 p.5 5:13-16 p.2, 11 6:9-15 p.21 7:7-8 p.27 7:12 p.32 9:27-29 p.16 22:38-39 p.44 25:34-36 p.22 28:18-20 p.9

4:25-27 p.8 6:1-4 p.30 6:12 p.36 6:19-20 p.18 1:9 1:9-11 2:3-4 2:5-8 p.42 p.7, 13 p.38 p.20

Philippians Philippians Philippians Philippians

Mark 1:15 p.10 Luke 10:2 p.9 Luke 12:48 p.38 Luke 13:1-5 p.10 John John John John John Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts 1:1, 3 p.17 4:13-14 p.5 13:34-35 p.8 14:6 p.24, 41 15:22 p.23 2:36-41 p.24 2:38-41 p.41 4:29-31 p.21 6:3-4, 7 p.20 17:24-31 p.33 1:20-21 p.23 3:23-25 p.17 8:13-17 p.25 13:1-7 p.11, 33 15:5-6 p.19 15:30-33 p.18 p.22

Colossians 3:12-15 p.8 Colossians 3:18-21 p.30 1 Thessalonians 4:4, 7 p.13 1 Thessalonians 5:15 p.37 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 p.19 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 p.15 1 1 1 1 Timothy Timothy Timothy Timothy 2:1-2 p.43 2:1-4 p.11, 34 3:8-13 p.20 4:6-8 p.29 p.28 p.18 p.28

2 Timothy 2:21 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Titus 2:11-14

Romans Romans Romans Romans Romans Romans

Philemon 1:6 p.14 Hebrews 12:14 p.14 James James James James James 1:5 p.35 2:8 p.44 3:17-18 p.31 4:7 p.36 5:13, 16 p.16

1 Corinthians 12:4-7 2 2 2 2 Corinthians Corinthians Corinthians Corinthians

7:1 p.28 13:5 p.7 13:7-9 p.13 13:9 p.12, 42

1 Peter 2:13-15 p.43 1 Peter 2:13-17 p.35 2 Peter 3:9-10 p.26

Galatians 5:13, 22-23 p.14 Galatians 5:24-25 p.25 Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians Ephesians 1:17-19 p.15 3:14-21 p.19 3:16-19 p.42 3:17b-19 p.12 4:18-21 p.25

1 John 1:9 p.10 3 John 1:2 p.16

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