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Update #06/10

A Season of Prayer for Our Nation

Dear Friends

The Australian Prayer Network has called for us to joint them in prayer for Our Nation:

Australian Prayer Network The calling of the Federal Election to be held on Saturday 21st August activates a season where all Australians are asked to consider the kind of Government they want for our nation. It is the ultimate privilege citizens have in a democratic society to exercise their vote for their preferred choice.

As Christians we of course have the right and responsibility to personally seek the Lord as to which party and candidates will best form a Government of righteousness and justice with a heart open to fulfil the will and purposes of God for our nation, and to vote accordingly.

As members of the Body of Christ we also have a corporate responsibility to undergird the decision process of the people, as well as through our prayers, impact the election campaign itself, by calling on the Holy Spirit to hover over our nation during these next 5 weeks guiding and determining the outcomes for our nation that will best serve His purposes for our future.

We therefore call members of our national network to a season of 5 weeks of daily prayer and voluntary fasting for our nation and for the election process, as the Lord leads.

We also invite other prayer networks across the nation to freely use our material within their own networks and invite all Churches to publish each week in full or edited form, the prayer points we will be issuing so that their members can also share in this season of national prayer.

PLEASE NOTE: The Weekly outlines will be added below as we receive them.

Under His Banner

CONTENTS:

We acknowledge the work of a number of leaders and intercessors within the Australian Prayer Network who have put this season of prayer together at short notice. Thank you for your efforts.

WEEK 1

A SEASON OF PRAYER FOR OUR NATION

WEEK 1

PREPARING OUR HEARTS SO THAT GOD CAN SPEAK TO US OF HIS WILL AND PURPOSES FOR OUR NATION

Day 1 - Sunday 18th July 2010

Revelation - Pray for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit to bring a conviction of our personal sin as Australians and our corporate sin as a nation, resulting in a much needed awareness that as a nation we have turned away from Almighty God.

Bible readings - Jeremiah 2: 11-13, Colossians 2: 8-10.

Day 2 - Monday 19th July 2010

Repent- Asking God’s forgiveness for where we have in the past failed to collectively pray for our national leaders and Government. Our prayers provide the prayer cover that is necessary for Governments to rule wisely, with Godly authority and in the best interests of all people who make up our nation. When it is not forthcoming, Governments can fall into chaos and confusion but when properly in place righteousness and justice can flow according to God's perfect will.

Bible readings - 1 Timothy 2: 1-6, Romans 13: 1-2

Day 3 - Tuesday 20th July 2010

Regret – Pray for a Holy Spirit transformation of our minds, for a new way of understanding and thinking about the things of God, because as a nation we have failed to give God His rightful place.

Bible readings - Colossians 1: 15-20 NLT

Day 4 - Wednesday 21st July 2010

Return - Pray for a significant turn back within our nation to the person and teachings of the One true God resulting in a re-direction of the nation’s ways and moral values.

Bible readings - Joel 2: 12-13, Revelation 2: 4-5

Day 5 - Thursday 22nd July 2010

Refresh - Pray for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit to ignite a greater desire in the Christian Church in Australia for the Word of God and the proclamation of the Gospel in our secular society. Pray that the voice of the Church will become a prophetic guiding light to our Governments at both State and Federal level.

Bible Readings - Proverbs 11: 25, Acts 3: 19

Day 6 - Friday 23rd July 2010

Restore - On the Day of Pentecost 14th May 1606 Fernandez de Quiros, in the name of Jesus Christ, took possession of The South Lands of the Holy Spirit, which included Australia. Pray for the restoration of Australia’s Judeo-Christian heritage as the foundation of future governments in this nation.

Bible Readings - Ephesians 1: 16-18

Day 7 - Saturday 24th July 2010

Renewal - is a new way of living in the freedom Christ brings through repentance. Pray for the Holy Spirit to renew the Christian Church to a greater place of authority and integrity in an increasing secular society. Pray that a renewed Church will be able to take its rightful place in the authority structure of our nation.

Bible Readings - Isaiah 40: 31, Romans 12:2

WEEK 2

WEEK 2

PRAYING FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS IN GOVERNMENT

Sunday 25th July

God's Righteousness - Cry out to God for His righteousness, just nature, and rulership to be established in Australia through the Government we elect, as it is in heaven.

Bible Readings - Psalm 33: 5 Psalm 36: 6 Psalm 45: 7 Psalm 71: 19 Psalm 85: 13 Psalm 89: 14 Psalm 145: 17 Jeremiah 9: 24 Acts 17:31

Monday 26th July

Australia's Unrighteousness - In the light of His perfect righteousness let us acknowledge our sin and failures as His people to pray for and represent Him to our nation. In repentance and humility let us cry out for His mercy to be extended to ourselves and our nation through the outcome of this election.

Bible Readings - 1 Peter 4: 17 Daniel 9: 4 - 19 1 John 1: 9

Tuesday 27th July

Our Righteousness before God - Let us approach His throne of grace with confidence concerning these elections, to pray that our nation will receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Pray that the Church in Australia will be like Esther and find favour and approval with our King so that He will hear and answer our prayers. Pray that God would give His Church the prayers of Jesus so that we pray in righteousness, unity, and maturity.

Bible Readings: 1 Corinthians 1: 30 Romans 10: 10a Esther 2: 17 Esther 7: 2 Hebrews 5: 13-14

Wednesday 28th July

God's promise of righteousness for our Nation - Pray for righteousness to come forth from the Federal elections. Pray that Australia would be known and respected in the forums of the world as a nation of righteousness and integrity, holding to and doing what is right regardless of internal or external pressures and short term expediency. Pray for a government we can trust to conduct our affairs righteously in every area of power.

Bible Readings: Proverbs 14: 34 Isaiah 26: 2 Isaiah 26. 9 Psalm 75: 10 Isaiah 28: 17 Isaiah 32: 17 Malachi 4: 2-3 Psalm 125: 3

Thursday 29th July

Righteousness in the election campaign - Let us pray that this election campaign, however strongly contested, will be conducted with righteousness, decency and respect. Pray His Kingdom come His will be done in this election. Pray that He will expose to the eyes of the nation any hidden, ruthless, unscrupulous, unrighteous motives of parties and candidates. Pray the electors see and take to heart what is right, honourable, just and true and let it prevail in the voting on election day: Pray that righteousness and truth rather than sensationalism will prevail in all reporting in the media

Bible Readings: Matthew 6: 33 Romans 14: 17-18 Amos 5: 24 Psalm 85: 13 Luke 12: 2-3 Philippians 4: 8 Psalm 85: 13

Friday 30th July

The election of righteous candidates - In prayer, call forth from each electorate into the Federal Parliament, those who will represent us in righteousness and will be open to the influence of His Holy Spirit.

Bible Readings: Psalm 112: 4-10 Isaiah 64: 4-5a 1 John 3: 7-10 Psalm 34: 15 Psalm 37: 29

Saturday 31st July

Pray for a Prime Minister and Government that would lead our Nation in righteousness - Pray in faith for a Prime Minister who will be an instrument of true righteousness in His hands. Pray for the election of a Government that will be under His authority so that Australia can fulfil in every way the calling he has for us. Pray that whoever is elected Prime Minister will lead Australia under His Lordship and authority and with His wisdom into paths of righteousness for His names sake.

Bible Readings: Psalm 18: 20 Proverbs 14: 34 Proverbs 16: 7 Proverbs 21: 1 Proverbs 25: 5 Psalm 11: 3 Hosea 10: 12 Psalm 85: 9-13 Jeremiah 29: 11-14a

WEEK 3

PRAYING FOR A NATION THAT REFLECTS GOD'S JUSTICE

Sunday 1st August

Justice in the Church - Let us pray for justice to be manifested in the Church. Let us repent of our prayerlessness for those in government, and for the times we have judged and criticized them, instead of praying. Pray that the Church will be faithful in praying for all members of Parliament, and their advisors, taking the time to find out the policies and intentions of those in their own constituencies standing for parliament, and ask the Lord to grant His grace and favour to those who would stand up for justice and truth to be elected.

Bible Readings: Matthew 5: 13-16 Col 4: 2

Monday 2nd August

Justice in our communities - Pray that the rights of the poor, the homeless, the marginalized, the aged, the unborn children and refugees be upheld. Ask the Lord to raise up people in our government and those who advise them who will understand with godly wisdom and principles to meet the needs of these people in a practical, compassionate yet firm way. Ask that those elected to government will honour, encourage and support Christian churches and organizations who care for the poor and homeless. Pray that no government legislation will attempt to compromise their Christian stand.

Bible Readings: James 2: 5-9

Tuesday 3rd August

Justice in Government - Pray that the person called to be Attorney General in the next government will be a God fearing person of integrity, with a clear understanding of justice and truth, and a heart after God’s own heart. That he/she and his/her departments would have God’s wisdom, strategies, favour and blessing in dealing with the issues of this portfolio. Some of those areas covered in this portfolio include:
·        Australia’s national security which includes Security intelligence and border protection.
·        Organised crime
·        Promoting access to justice and protection of human rights. Also censorship
·        Indigenous law and justice and native title
·        Courts, tribunals and the Judiciary Appointments
·        Family law

Bible Readings: 1 Tim.2: 1-4 Prov 24: 23b-25 Prov 29: 4a

Wednesday 4th August

Economic Justice - Let us bring before our Lord today, that the person of His choice will be elected as the Treasurer of our Nation. Pray that He would prepare the heart of this person and all who would advise, and head up the departments under this portfolio, to think and to act in the counsel of God regarding the financial policies of Australia. These areas include:
·        Economic and fiscal policy and taxation
·        Prices surveillance; competition policy
·        Taxation
·        Superannuation, banking, insurance, and foreign investment.

Pray that the policies of both major parties regarding finances will reflect God’s compassion for those in greatest need – the poor, the homeless, the aged, families etc. Also that they would research their financial responsibilities well and be accountable when implementing new policies. Especially pray that in the run up to election unattainable promises would not be made to win votes.

Bible Reading: Rom 13: 6 & 7

Thursday 5th August

Justice in the electorate - Let us ask the Lord to move people’s hearts to research the policies of the different parties and understand how those policies will effect them and their family's lives. Pray that voters will not look for money or favours for their own gain, but look to the real needs of the Nation. Ask that voters be given divine discernment to choose to vote for those candidates with godly principles.

Bible Reading: Mic. 6:8 (particularly in The Message)

Friday 6th August

Justice in the media - Pray for all those who report, commentate, and opinionate in newspapers and magazines, on TV and radio. Ask the Lord to enable these people to be neutral and fair in their assessments of the policies presented, that deception and lies be exposed, that truth and righteousness be declared and encouraged, and those who are reading, listening and seeing these reports will perceive what is real, just and true. Pray too that political advertising will not demean personalities, but will concentrate on the policies and issues being presented. Pray that voters will not be influenced by people, but by God.

Bible Reading: Prov.12: 17-23

Saturday 7th August

Election of just, righteous and honest parliamentarians - Please pray that the Lord would call and appoint those who are just, righteous, honest and with integrity to lead our country. Pray today for the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and the Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott. Wait on the Lord, and ask Him how you are to pray for our leaders and then obey Him in prayer. Pray also for all candidates standing on a Christian platform that they would truly reflect Jesus in their public life and that God would grant them favour in their constituencies, that many people would vote for them because of their Christian stand. Pray that those who will hold the balance of power in the Senate will be men and women of faith, integrity with a true sense of justice for all.

Bible Reading: Prov.8: 12-16 Psalm 72: 1-4

We acknowledge the work of a number of leaders and intercessors within the Australian Prayer Network who have put this season of prayer together at short notice. Thank you for your efforts.

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