Deeper and Stronger Impact

 

Day 1: Spiritual impact and transformation-

• 2 Tim 2:1 – Lord, cause us to be strong and very courageous in the grace found in our Lord Christ Jesus. Help us to live an exemplary life.
•  Rev 5: 12, Lord, we receive empowerment to operate in dominion and riches. We receive the enablement to be strong in our Christian journey with you.
• Zech 4:7, Hag 2:4 – Our Father, we receive the grace to be strong, unapologetic and counterculture in defending the faith. Fill our life and the church with you glory.
• John 12:24—Regenerate our hearts—as we become planted as Your seed, cause us to die to self so that we may produce fruits and harvests for righteousness, revival and life transformation.
• John 15:4-11—Help us to wait in You and wait on You as we stand and act for You and through You.
• Acts 4:33—We pray that with great power, we will continue to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. We ask for increase of God’s grace to be at work in us all, powerfully. Lord, help us to raise disciples for Christ.
• Matt. 5:13-16—Lord, enable in us ‘Salt and Light’ mindset—to initiate thirst for you and your ways, to become agent of preservation in a world filled with decay, to bring out the best in others, to provide guidance and wisdom to others and to highlight Your faithfulness and righteousness wherever we go. Help us to impact our contacts with Your truth.
• Ezek. 47:8-12—Lord, may we increase in impact—bringing about change all around us. Increase our capacity to influence communities, groups, individuals, families, systems, policies, structures & spiritual dimensions.

Day 2: Socio-emotional impact-

•  Isaiah 11:2, Dan 6:3 – Lord, cause your excellent spirit to rest upon us so that the works of our hand might be pleasing unto you. May we walk blameless and upright in your sight and in the sight of men thus pointing them to you.
• Dan 2:14 – Lord, we pray that with counsel and wisdom we may address difficult situation that confronts us. May we be empowered in our emotion to be self-governing.
• Dan 2 – Lord, in every situation, help us to discern the right companions that would help us seek your counsel concerning a situation. Surround us with Godly friends.
•  Isaiah 50:4 – Lord, you have granted us the tongue of the learned, teach and help us to bridle our tongue. Remove any form of pride & greed from our path.
• Rev 21:8, Lord, cause us to have impact in our public sphere. 
• Mark 6:34; John 8:7—Help us to increase in emotional intelligence. Help us to see others through your eyes and relate to them with corresponding actions.

Day 3: Economic and intellectual impact-

• Gen 41 Lord, we pray that our skills and gifting we make room for us in this generation. May we increase in resourcefulness
• Acts 4:34; 2 Cor. 9:8-11—Lord, increase wealth to us, not only for our needs and posterity; but to also become channels through which others experience You as Jehovah Jireh.
• Acts 4:34; 2 Cor. 9:8-11—Lord, create and increase in us a generous spirit; to significantly and proactively become channel of blessings to others around us. Help us to think about others and about your kingdom as we think about ourselves.
•  Zech. 1:18-19—Lord, open our eyes to the needs, the pains and the deficiencies around us. Break our hearts with what breaks Your heart—so that we may arise as your ‘craftsmen’
• Gen. 41:37-46; 1 Sam. 17—We ask for enabling wisdom, creativity, concepts, might and abilities— for strategic and sustainable impact in marketplace and businesses. May we increase in problem-solving skills that will attract others to You.

 

Deeper & Stronger Impact

 

Deeper and Stronger Spiritual impact

• Acts 10:38; Luke 4:18-19; Matt. 28:19—Lord, empower us for deeper and stronger impact. Cause your power and anointing to increase in us and upon us—to go around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil. We believe You for Your presence with us as we surrender ourselves as ‘Change agents’ to be used by You.
• John 12:24—Regenerate our hearts—as we become planted as Your seed, cause us to die to self so that we may produce fruits and harvests for righteousness, revival and life transformation.
• John 15:4-11—Help us to wait in You and wait on You as we stand and act for You and through You.
• Acts 4:33—We pray that with great power, we will continue to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.  We ask for increase of God’s grace to be at work in us all, powerfully. Lord, help us to raise disciples for Christ.
• Matt. 5:13-16—Lord, enable in us ‘Salt and Light’ mindset—to initiate thirst for you and your ways, to become agent of preservation in a world filled with decay, to bring out the best in others, to provide guidance and wisdom to others and to highlight Your faithfulness and righteousness wherever we go. Help us to impact our contacts with Your truth.
• Ezek. 47:8-12—Lord, may we increase in impact—bringing about change all around us. Increase our capacity to influence communities, groups, individuals, families, systems, policies, structures & spiritual dimensions.

 Deeper and Stronger Mental & Emotional Impact:

• Gen. 41:37-46; 1 Sam. 17—We ask for enabling wisdom, creativity, concepts, might and abilities— for strategic and sustainable impact in marketplace and businesses. May we increase in problem-solving skills that will attract others to You.
• Daniel 2:46-48—Lord, increase our mental resourcefulness. Help us to point others to You through problems that we solve.
• Mark 6:34; John 8:7—Help us to increase in emotional intelligence. Help us to see others through your eyes and relate to them with corresponding actions.

Deeper and Stronger Economic Impact

• Acts 4:34; 2 Cor. 9:8-11—Lord, increase wealth to us, not only for our needs and posterity; but to also become channels through which others experience You as Jehovah Jireh.
• Acts 4:34; 2 Cor. 9:8-11—Lord, create and increase in us a generous spirit; to significantly and proactively become channel of blessings to others around us. Help us to think about others and about your kingdom as we think about ourselves.
• Zech. 1:18-19—Lord, open our eyes to the needs, the pains and the deficiencies around us. Break our hearts with what breaks Your heart—so that we may arise as your ‘craftsmen’

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Day 1:

• We pray for spiritual discernment and understanding of ‘times’ & ‘seasons’ (Ecclesiastes 3:1; 8:6; Daniel 9:2-3; Luke 12:56; 19:39-44; John 10:1-10;25-28)
• Like the men of Issachar, we consecrate ourselves to discern the spiritual times and the seasons we are in; what to do, how and when. (1 Chronicles 12:32)
• We trust You, for understanding of how to spiritually perceive times and seasons; the wisdom to mentally & emotionally position ourselves to distinguish what is consequentially necessary and what corresponding actions and measures are required (Dan. 2:21)

Day 2:

• Lord, help us to discern the times and seasons of your return—help us to live ‘ready’ always. (Matt. 24:32; 1 Thes 5:1-6)
• Lord, help us to discern the season and ‘gather in harvest’ of souls and lives that needs Your touch. May we not be sleeping when we should be gathering (Prov. 10:5)
• Lord, open our eyes this season, to see the ‘fields’ that are already white for harvest in our friendship groups, workplaces, neighbourhood or with casual strangers. (John 4:35)

Day 3:

• Lord, show us your thoughts and lead us in Your ways (Isaiah 55:8-9; (Amos 3:7-8) Jer. 33:1-3
• We pray that we will not be ahead or behind God's timing and seasons. (Eccl 3:1-8;11; Isaiah 40:31; Habakkuk 2:3)
• We pray for the boldness & wisdom to take the right steps in all areas of life (1 Chronicles 12:32; Esther 4; Neh. 1)
• We pray for necessary favour, wisdom, and attitude at every season of our lives (Ps. 102:13; Ps. 23:5; Luke 2:52)

Other scriptures:

• Jeremiah 8:7; Psalm 31:15; Matthew 23:37-39; 25:13; 2 Peter 3:10

Equipping Confession for this season—

• We will walk in discernment of God’s mind for us; we will not be confused or helpless.
• We receive the Spirit’s inspiration and guidance; we trust in the Lord with all our heart; we will not lean on our own human wisdom, and in all our ways we will acknowledge the Lord. We believe He will direct our ways this season.
• We will spiritually perceive times and seasons; wisely  position ourselves to distinguish what is consequentially necessary and boldly take required actions and measures. 
• We will not be afraid of predicted or actual famine or drought—the Lord is our Jireh. 
• We declare that “wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of our times--the strength of salvation and the fear of the Lord will be our treasure.
• We receive Holy Spirit's help to discern the times and seasons of Lord's return and to live ‘ready’ always. 
• We open our eyes this season and we see souls ready for harvest. In Jesus name!

Intentional Growth.

Day 1 | Start with thanksgiving

• Lord, we believe you that with joy, we shall continuously draw out ‘water’ of revelation, transformation & refreshing out of the ‘wells’ of our salvation experience. (Isaiah 12:3)

• We believe that faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of God—so we declare, that we shall ’hear’ the word of God in our spirit—and our mind and body shall respond to the dictate of our spirit (Romans 10:17)

• We believe that in our Church—our God shall destroy every demonic covering, cast over the mind of His people. He will remove the veil that cover the eyes of understanding. Our god will wipe away tears, He shall take away the reproach of His people and His hand shall rest on us.(Isaiah 25:7-10)

• We proclaim that we are a righteous nation which keeps the Lord’s truth, therefore—the Lord will keep us in perfect peace, because we trust in Him, and our mind & spirit is focused on Him. For in our God is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26:2-4)

• We declare—wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of our times; salvation shall be our strength and the fear of the Lord shall be our treasure. (Isaiah 33:6)

• We call forth ‘the ransomed’ of the Lord to begin to return with singing. Everlasting joy shall be on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness—sorrow and sighing shall flee away from them. (Isaiah 35:10)

• We declare that we shall take root downward and bear fruit upward continually—therefore we declare we shall be ‘deeper and stronger’ in consecration, in relationship, in dominion, in capacity and in impact. (Is. 38:31)

• To everyone who is weak, we receive power. For those who have no might, we receive increase of strength. As we wait upon the Lord, we renew our strength— we mount up with wings like eagles—as we run, we will not be weary, as we walk, we will not faint—for the Lord shall be our strength! (Isaiah 40:28-31)

• Lord, Let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer” (Psalm 19:14) 

• Lord, we receive wisdom and discipline to intentionally meditate on and conform our mind and our life to your word and precepts; that we may shape and change our worldview by your word-standard. (Ps. 119:9; Rom. 12:1-2)

• Lord, do not let us wander from Your commandments—neither through ignorance nor by wilful disobedience. Give us undying desire to treasure and store Your word in our heart, through memorising and meditation, that we may not sin against You. (Deut. 11:18; Ps 119:11)

Day 2 | Our God, we ask for—

• Surrender and submission to be intentionally God-focused with our time, talent, money, skills, and challenges. (Prov. 3:5-6)

• Wisdom and love to be intentionally relationship-minded to believers and soul-fishing to non-believers. (John 1:41-43; Gal. 6:10)

• Wisdom, creativity, might, grace and favour to intentionally seek opportunities to—transform our sphere of influence (Matt. 5:14; Isaiah 60:1-3); confront our fears (Ps 18:29; Phil 4:13); Comfort the wounded and the bruised (Luke 4:18-19); maximise our gifts & skills (Matt. 25:14-30) and serve (Matt. 20:25-27)

• Discernment and alertness to be intentionally watchful (1 Cor. 16:13-14) in guarding our spirit (Prov. 4:23); in praying (1 Thess. 5:16-18); in memorizing and meditating on scriptures (Ps. 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8) and diligently attending physical gathering with believers (Matt. 18:20; Heb. 10:25)

Day 3 | Hosea 14:4-8

• Lord, turn your anger away from us, heal our backsliding and enable us to receive Your love freely. (vs 4)

• Be like the dew to us. Refresh us, body soul and spirit as we wait on you. Cause us to blossom and grow maximally—as individuals, families and as the Church—as we wait on You. Cause us to take roots downward and be more fruitful. Cause our spiritual, emotional and mental development and stability to endure. (vs. 5)

• Lord, through us, cause Your Name, Your Love, Your forgiveness and Your Power to be more known and proclaimed in our places of influence, community and nation. Increase our willingness and desire to testify of Your goodness and greatness. (vs6)

• Lord, let Your beauty be seen upon us through— fruit-bearing, life-transformation, soul-winning, character-development and answers to our prayers. Cause our influence and reach in communities and neighbourhood to be significant. Raise willing labourers and builders (vs 6)

• Lord, please bring back our church members, family or/and friends who are unsaved or spiritually bankrupt to begin to return to Christ. May they be revived like grain and grow like godly vine.  We ask for passion and willingness for soul harvests appointed to us.  We believe you for greater increase in number, commitment and belonging as a Church. (vs 7)

• Pour out your revival and your Spirit on us afresh and cause us to prioritise You above whatever had become an idol in our lives. (vs 8)

July 3 Days Fasting - Release and Rest in the Lord

 

As Equipping People enters its season of #Release and #Rest. As we pray and fast these 3 days, by faith we believe God to experience:

• A release from everything that is not of God, from God, by God or in God or does not add value to our lives.
• A release into everything that is of God, from God, by God and in God and all that HE has spoken in His word.

As we experience #release, our lives will enjoy REST in Relationship. Economy. Spiritual. Talent

DAY 1 

• Thanksgiving for this new season (Spiritual, Emotional, Relational, Economic) Psa 65:11; Psa 34 Ps. 116;12-17; Ex. 15; Ps. 107; Ps. 118; Ps 136

DAY 2 

• Spiritual Release | Ps. 124:7-8; Matt. 11:28; 2 Cor. 4:3-4; Jn 8:31-32; Joel 2:28-32; Is. 14:1-2; John 11:44; Gal. 3:13-14; Col. 1:13; Eph. 1:16-20; 1 Pet. 2:24; Rom. 10;17; 

DAY 3 

• Emotional, Mental and Economic Release | 3 John 2; Luke 13:10-17; 1 John 4:18;Luke 8:26-39; 2 Tim.1:7; Jer. 30:17; Malachi 4:2; Is. 35:4; John 10:10; Joel 2:23-27; Deut. 15:1; Psalm 23:1; Heb. 13;5; 2 Cor. 9;

Prayer Guide Sample

Isa 40:31

• May our Spiritual capacity and impact begin to increase as we wait on you.
• May our strength in you be renewed, may our appetite and desire for you increase.
• Make us spiritual warlords that exercise dominion and authority over regions.

Deu 28

• We pray that in this season of Fresh wind, we shall diligently obey the voice of the Lord and observe carefully all his commandments.
• May we be blessed in the city and bless in our country.

Zech 1:21-22 

By God's  sovereignty, we pray that the  craftsmen in EP will be empowered to cast out strongholds in our culture, our lives and economic.

1 Cor 12:27

We pray that in EP you would appoint men and woman that would be: Apostle, prophets - those who see in the spirit.  teachers that can teach your word with precision, miracle workers, believers with gifts of healing, helpers of destiny, skilful administrators. EP will be an apostolic voice to our generations.

A season of Release & Rest

As Equipping People celebrates its 7th Year anniversary, we take time to fast, pray and wait on the Lord for 7-days.

The 7th year is a scriptural season of #Release and #Rest. As we pray and fast, by faith we believe God to experience:

• A release from everything that is not of God, from God, by God or in God or does not add value to our lives.
• A release into everything that is of God, from God, by God and in God and all that HE has spoken in His word.

As we experience #release, our lives will enjoy REST in Relationship. Economy. Spiritual. Talent

DAY 1 

• Thanksgiving for last 6 years (Spiritual, Emotional, Relational, Economic) Luke 17:11-19; Ps. 116;12-17; Ex. 15; Ps. 107; Ps. 118; Ps 136

DAY 2 

• Spiritual Release | Ps. 124:7-8; Matt. 11:28; 2 Cor. 4:3-4; Jn 8:31-32; Joel 2:28-32; Is. 14:1-2; John 11:44; Gal. 3:13-14; Col. 1:13; Eph. 1:16-20; 1 Pet. 2:24; Rom. 10;17

DAY 3 

• Emotional Release | 3 John 2; Luke 13:10-17; 1 John 4:18; Rom. 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:25-32; 1Thess. 4;5; 2 Cor.10:3-5; Ps. 124;7-8; Ps. 147:3; John 14:27; Ps. 23:3

DAY 4 

• Mental Release | Luke 13:10-17; Ps.125:3; Ps. 124;6-8; Luke 8:26-39; 2 Tim.1:7; Jer. 30:17; Malachi 4:2; Is. 35:4; John 10:10

DAY 5 

• Economic Release | Matt. 6:24; Malachi 3:10-12Joel 2:23-27; Deut. 15:1; Psalm 23:1; Heb. 13;5; 2 Cor. 9; Deut. 28;12; Phil. 4;6,19

DAY 6 

• Wholeness Release |  3 John 2; Rom. 8:6-10; Luke 13:10-17;  Jn 5:5; Is. 40;31; Isaiah 60; Isaiah 61

DAY 7 

• Worship Service

Deeper & Stronger Dominion

• Eph. 2:4-6 | Lord, we thank you for Your great love for us. We thank you for resuscitating and saving us by grace through Christ even when we were dead in transgressions.
• Eph. 2:6 | Thank you for raising us up with Christ and seated us with You in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.
• Eph. 4;1-2 | Lord I ask for Holy Spirit’s enabling to walk worthy of the calling with which I was called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with long-suffering, bearing with others in love.
• Heb. 12:1-2 | Father, would you enlarge our capacity to endure the race set before us, help us to focus on you, to draw strength from you and look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
• Father, in the name of Jesus, tear down every wall of resistance we might have built; let your presence take us deeper and stronger in Relationship with our Lord and Saviour - Jesus Christ
• Gal 5:1 | I stand firm in the liberty by which Christ has made me free, and I receive wisdom, grace, and hunger for His word; not to be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
• Gal. 2:20 | I declare I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. The life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
• 2 Cor 10:3-6 | Lord, through your living word, break down in our life, the stronghold of every sophisticated argument and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up in my mind or my emotions, against the true knowledge of God.
• We receive the strength and revelation to be obedient to God’s decree and we take every thought, emotion and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ.
• We command every sinful snare over our lives to be broken and our soul to escape like a bird out of the snare of doubt, condemnation, unbelief, or addiction. We decree, no sceptre of wickedness will rest on our life portions (Ps. 124:7; 125:3)
• We receive the Holy Spirit’s enablement to subject our mind, our thoughts, and our flesh to the law of God (Romans 7:25).
• We pray for the renewal of our mind(s) mentally, spiritually, emotionally through transformation by God’s word: Ps. 119:133; Acts 6:7; 19:20; Romans 12:1-2; Heb. 1:3; 4:12.
• 1 Kings 8:29-30 | We pray that our Churches will continue to be a place where prayers are answered, where mighty signs and wonder are taking place and a place to grow in the knowledge of God's truth.
• Proverbs 1:33 | We believe that as we listen to God’s word, we will dwell secure and we will be at ease in every area of our lives, without dread of disaster.”