Seek 22 Prayer Guide

A 24-hour Prayer Event prayer guide

PRAYER OF INTROSPECTION

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23-24)

PRAYER OF REPENTANCE “You do not want a sacrifice, or I would give it; You are not pleased with a burnt offering. The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit. You will not despise a broken and humbled heart, God.” (Psalm 51:16-17) -

Pray for God to reveal any sin that you have not confessed to Him. Confess those sins and trust in His forgiveness.

PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.” (Philippians 1:9-11) -

Pray for the discipleship of believers, for continual growth in our knowledge and understanding of the gospel Pray for transformation into Christlikeness

PRAY FOR BROOKWOOD’S MINISTRIES

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:17) -

Family Ministry: (Children, Students, Young Adults, Adult Discipleship) 55+ Ministry, Men’s & Ladies Ministries Preaching Ministry, Worship Ministry Missions Ministry Other Ministries: BCAT (Brookwood Child Advocacy Team); Grace (Special Needs); Greeter; Homebound; Sewing; The Well

PRAY FOR BROOKWOOD’S MINISTERIAL STAFF

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord life up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”

(Numbers 6:24-26) -

David Rice, Pastor; Wife: Celina John Harp, Associate Pastor; Wife: Barbara John Walker, Associate Pastor; Wife: Melissa Scott Ridenour, Associate Pastor; Wife: Naikia Lauren Brown, Children’s Minister; Husband: Huey Daniel Faulkner, Student Minister; Wife: Summer Joe Tarr, Modern Worship Leader & Young Adult Minister; Wife: Lauren

PRAY FOR BROOKWOOD’S SUPPORT STAFF -

Genelle Lindsay, Lead Pastor Ministry Assistant Susan Jones, Pastoral Care Ministry Assistant Jennifer Meleton, Discipleship Ministry Assistant Tina Martin, Communications Ministry Assistant Sonja Bott, Admin Ministry Assistant Christy Collins, Children’s Ministry Assistant Adrienne Hanson, Student Ministry Assistant David Green, Media Director Naikia Ridenour, Weekday Preschool Director Jennifer Hardel, The Well Manager Patrick Norris, Facilities Director - Facilities team: Billy Paxton, Chad Jones, Cameron Williamson

PRAYER OF UNITY “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1) -

Pray for unity in our families Pray for unity within the church (one body, one spirit, one call) Pray for unity in our city (racial, spiritual) Pray for unity in our nation Pray for wisdom to set aside differences Pray for the love needed to work together

PRAY FOR OUR LOCAL & MISSION PARTNERS “Pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word ...” (Colossians 4:3) LOCAL PARTNERS - Care Pregnancy Center Unplanned Pregnancy Ministry -

CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocates At-risk Children Ministry

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Common Ground Cedar Grove Community Ministry

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Every Warrior Military Support Ministry

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Faith and Fostering Homeless Young Adult Ministry

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Heart of Hope Unplanned Pregnancy Ministry

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The Hub City-wide Ministry to the Vulnerable

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Kingdom Project Downtown Shreveport Ministry

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Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission Ministry to the Vulnerable in our City

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Southern Hills Elementary School

PRAY FOR OUR MISSION PARTNERS “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” (Mark 16:15) MISSION PARTNERS - Bobby Williams, New Orleans, Louisiana - Jonathan Bryant, Toronto, Canada - Erik & Susan Resendez, Hope for El Salvador - Dan Hall, MITC (Mexican Indian Training Center) - Sam Feazel, Ignite Missions, Honduras - Land of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda - Mark Sutton, Haiti - NAMB - IMB

PRAY FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him.” (Acts 12:5) -

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Pray for those suffering for the name of Christ - Pray for justice - Pray for steadfast faith in the face of death - Pray for protection - Pray for religious freedom Pray for God’s glory to shine through it all - Pray the Church would continue to grow

PRAY FOR MARRIAGES/FAMILIES “walk … with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

(Ephesians 4:1-3) -

Pray for Christ-centered marriage and family Pray for family discipleship (pray and study God’s Word together) Pray for the protection of hearts (honesty & forgiveness) Pray for unity and like-mindedness Pray for health and restoration Pray for husbands, wives, children

PRAY FOR GENEROSITY

“… to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.” (1 Timothy 6:18) -

Pray for God to use you as a conduit of His blessing to the world Pray to give as freely and generously as God has given to you Pray that through the blessings you have received, others will be blessed, and the Kingdom will be advanced.

Pray how you can help others go to the nations through your generous giving

PRAY FOR THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT “I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”

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Executive Branch: - President - Vice-President - Executive Office - The Cabinet Legislative Branch: - House of Representatives - Senate Judicial Branch: - Supreme Court

PRAY FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1) -

Shreveport & Bossier City Mayors Shreveport & Bossier City Councils Shreveport & Bossier City Police & Fire Chief Barksdale Air Force Base

PRAY FOR THE LOST “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38) - Pray for believers to be so in love with God that they cannot help but speak of Him. - Pray that those who hear our testimony will turn from their sin and trust in Christ as their Savior by the power of God’s grace.

- Pray for brokenness over sin, injustice, and lostness.

- Pray that God will embolden the hearts and open the lips of believers (1) to live holy lives, (2) to stand up for those who need an advocate, and (3) to speak the truth of the Gospel in love to the lost and the dying.

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PRAY WITH THANKSGIVING (PRAISE) “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name.” (Psalm 92:1) -

Praise God for His unchanging nature Praise God for His love, mercy and grace Praise God for His strength in your weakness Praise God for His great love Praise God for His holiness Praise God that with Him, nothing is impossible Praise God for revealing Himself through His Word and by His Spirit Praise God for His forgiveness

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NOTES:

Brookwood exists: For the glory of God and the good of others