Horizon Church August Bible Reading Plan: Consecration - 14 Days of Prayer & FastingSample

Praying for our Guest Speakers | Tamara Henry

In an article I read recently about Charles Spurgeon, it was said that he credited his success to his praying church family. He believed the reason he was able to wield the Sword of the Spirit with boldness, clarity, and accuracy was because of the constant, faithful prayer of his congregation.

He has also been quoted saying, “No man can do me a truer kindness in this world than to pray for me.”

I love this statement and I too am deeply thankful when people pray for me.

Spurgeon, like the apostle Paul, esteemed the power of prayer. They both recognised that sharing the gospel demanded a deep level of boldness, acknowledging that their courage stemmed from prayer and the support of those praying for them.

Paul makes this request in his letter to the Ephesians - “And don’t forget to pray for me. Pray that I’ll know what to say and have the courage to say it at the right time, telling the mystery to one and all, the Message that I, jailbird preacher that I am, am responsible for getting out.” Ephesians 6:19-20 MSG

Church, as we set aside time to pray and fast leading up to Conference, may our hearts be open to receive all that God has entrusted our guest speakers, Bishop Kevin Wallace and Ps Vicki Simpson, to deliver. The Lord has opened a door and they have been appointed to us specifically for this time. I believe they will impart spiritual gifts that will greatly strengthen us for this season - something profound filled with power! We are already witnessing the beginning of revival at Horizon and it is undeniable that God is leading us into a season of awakening.

As I've been preparing and seeking God for our conference, I've felt a stirring in my heart. He has been directing my thoughts and prayers towards our pastors and guest speakers, showing me how to pray and intercede for them.

Prayer Focus.

Will you join me in lifting up Bishop Wallace and Ps Vicki in prayer:

• Pray for their physical needs: overall health, and safe travel to and from their destinations. Cover their relationships, marriage, children, family, and congregation.
• Pray for spiritual protection and covering over them.
• Ask for divine preparation and a download from heaven as they prepare to minister.
• Pray for them as they deliver the Word of the Lord, seeking clarity, boldness and grace in their message.
• Pray that their message will hit the mark and bring forth abundant spiritual fruit.
• Pray for blessing and favour upon their lives.

Finally, let's pray that God would cultivate our hearts and also those who have not yet heard the gospel, preparing us to receive all that He has in store for us.

Through prayer, we have the opportunity to both receive from and support those who will pour into us.

I am so thankful to God for Horizon and grateful that we are a church devoted to prayer!