THE
and
the
WORLD
NEED THE INTERCESSORY PRAYERS
OF GOD’S PEOPLE!
Let unceasing prayer ascend unto the throne of God
day and night
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GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
10 Days of Prayer - May 21-30, 2009
NOW, Participate in…..
90 Days of Blessing - May 12 - August 9,
2008
Click
HERE
(revised 5/25/08)
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CHILDREN’S DAY – JUNE 14, 2009
Click HERE
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FATHER’S DAY – THIRD SUNDAY IN JUNE
Click HERE or do
your own search
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Promoting intercession to "Lift Up
the
As we lift up one another and our nation
before God's "throne of grace," let us obey the "New Commandment of
Jesus." Faith and obedience go together.
PRAYER GUIDE FOR THE U.S.A., A NATION IN CRISIS
THE CALL – ESPECIALLY
FOR YOUTH, worth checking out
“Jesus said unto him, I am
the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6
(above tract was added 1/02/06)
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New Jersey Family Policy Council – “Voicing Your Values in the
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DEVOTIONAL
HELPS
A treasury of Hymns - Cyberhymnal
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or
"What is Lift Up USA Ministries all about, anyway?"
Answer:
In a word, PRAYER,
in
two words, PRAYER and ENCOURAGEMENT,
in
three words, PRAYER,
ENCOURAGEMENT, REVIVAL!
IF.....
You are you looking for
something to believe in, Click HERE.
IF.....
You aren't sure of your relationship with God, we invite you to click on "Knowing for Sure" Our relationship with God must be right before we can
expect answers to our prayers. "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the
Lord will not hear me." (Psalm 66:18).
IF......
You are a Christian desirous of a closer walk with Christ, we recommend that you visit our Personal Holiness page. "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12:14
For words of encouragement, click on Weekly Encourager,
brief weekly devotionals by Rev. William Johnston, retired pastor. His devotion
to God and years of experience in ministry bring practical insights. (link added 4/4/05)
"Time spent alone
with God in regular, disciplined personal communion is the powerhouse of our
ministry. Remember, it is the disciplined life in the secret place which sets
the foundation for effective ministry in the public place." - E. M. Bounds
"Before a word of
petition is offered, we should have the definite and vivid consciousness that
we are talking to God and should believe that He is listening to our petition
and is going to grant the thing that we ask of Him. We should look to the Holy
Spirit to really lead us into the presence of God and should not be hasty in
words until He has actually brought us there." - R. A. Torrey, in How to Pray
(taken from "Prayer
Quotes")
As a Christian, are you called to be an intercessor?
Read what a famous 18th
century preacher, George Whitefield, said about it HERE or go to an excellent yet brief chapter
on the ministry of intercession in Andrew Murray's book, With
Christ in the School of Prayer, which
closes with a prayer of dedication.
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Go HERE for the
2003-2004 Crises Intercession... - George Whitefield ON PRAYER
- Excellent! Check this out! "Why is it that so much that is called prayer is not answered?" A "must read" |
Explanation of the "why" of "Lift Up USA," which began over a decade ago as "Lift Up Ministries, those of encouragement and intercession. |
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How to Pray For Others: Pray for Your Church – A Plan and Guide (added 1/11/08) Praying for One Another - (added 6/25/08) Prayer Resources - Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) (added 6/25/08) Pray
for those persecuted (added 8/10/04) Pray
for the persecuted church
(added 8/10/04) Praying for Leaders - Pray for Civic Leaders Praying
for Judges - Judges need our
prayers Praying for our Youth - 31 Ways to Pray for Our Youth (added 2/10/05) Praying for Schools (New
12/26/05) Pray in advance for Conventions, Meetings, and General Conference (Revised 8/10/05) National Prayer Committee Resources -Many Links Prayer Closet Ministries - Guides to Prayer (link added 1/19/04) Crossover Athens - Praying for various persons and groups - Click on your choice of
"Prayer Resources" ( link added 6/10/04) Praying & Sharing Christ -The Lighthouse Movement |
Personal Spiritual Enrichment:
Especially for Intercessors The
Prayer Life - Online Magazine.
Excellent articles by Rev. Clyde Martin. Prayer Closet Prayer Guides - Excellent! Revival Sermons - Soul Stirring Messages Andrew Murray's 31 day "Helps to Intercession" Call
to War - Calls men to intercession 12 Step Prayer Guide - Rev. Richard W. LaFountain Love Slaves – and other books by Samuel Logan Brengle (New
6/29/07) We HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Andrew Murray's books, With Christ in the School of Prayer, and its sequel, The Ministry of Intercession, which are unexcelled if you are a Christian who desires to know answers (perhaps long sought ones) to questions about prayer. For example, Andrew Murray explains what it means to ask "in the name of Jesus," a widely misunderstood concept. He also explains how we can know we are praying "according to God's will." Other concepts and misconceptions will clear as you daily study these lessons, with the sincere prayer, "Lord, teach me to pray." If the cry of your heart is "Lord, teach me to pray" I recommend your prayerful reading and study of this book of 31 lessons. One lesson each day over a period of a month will change or enrich your prayer life, to say the least. This book was written in the late 19th century, a less "hurried" and "harried" time. - Miles Bennett, Director, LiftUpUSA (The Ministry of Intercession link was added here on 5/29/05) |
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Join Others In Prayer: NPPN
(National Pastors' Prayer Network) Prayer Ministries
by state (NEW
in progress, need your help!) Concerts
of Prayer (also under May in calendar ) Church Prayer
Chain - Forms to set up prayer
chain. Prayer
Meetings - Excellent for
church or prayer cells. Click on "Prayer Meetings" at this site Why aren't my prayers answered? - Several reasons for "unanswered"
prayer. The Prayer Guide - A general guide answering various questions about prayer |
Over 300 quotes on prayer + more links! (revised 9/07/05) What Kind of Prayer Does God Answer? – Article on prayer Just
Pray - Great web site about prayer
and quotes Prayer quotes
- Calvary Chapel's prayer quotes page Effective Prayer Life, by Chuck
Smith, of Articles on Prayer - Recommend highly, excellent!! Power Through Prayer - by E.
M. Bounds Prayer 101 - Various
aspects of prayer Books (Classics) on Prayer
- Online books Guide to Intercessory Prayer -
Excellent for details Prayer is the Ministry - Brief, excellent articles on prayer (NEW addition on 10/2/03) |
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An excellent "40 Days of Prayer" guide, can be found HERE |
Books on Prayer and Revival – Some of these are online (NEW addition on 7/17/07) |
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Harvest of Links - There are many links here that will lead you to information about prayer and prayer ministries. Especially check out Prayer and reconciliation. |
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ALL Christians have ministry. If you are a Christian with an inconsistent and
ineffective prayer life you can change, beginning right now, and become a
person mighty in prayer and effective in ministry. Simply and sincerely pray,
"Heavenly Father, teach me to pray" and you are on your way! An
excellent resource for you is Andrew Murray's 31 day Guide to Intercession, also
listed above.
As you keep open to the Holy Spirit's teaching and talk with God, you will be
amazed at how proficient you will become! You can practice anytime, anywhere,
all the time, everywhere. Prayer will transform your life! Write me about it!
E-mail us your special prayer
requests. The more specific you are about your needs, the better.
Give thanks daily for your pastor, his wife and family, and pray fervently for
them. For suggestions, click on "Praying for Preachers"
above, under "Vital Links."
"A delegation of American pastors asked Charles Spurgeon the secret for
his success. In response, Spurgeon led them to the lower level of his
meetinghouse and quietly opened the door. The visitors saw over 400 people
praying for God's blessing and power to rest upon their pastor who would stand
in the pulpit to preach the Word of God that night. 'There, Gentlemen,' said
Spurgeon, 'is the secret for my success.'"
The Apostle Paul, a man of much prayer, pleaded with the church to pray for
him, saying, "I beseech you, brethren...that ye strive together with me
in your prayers to God for me." Rom. 15:30.
Your pastor (or pastor's wife) will know you are thankful to God for him (or
her) as you say to him (or her), privately, "Pastor (or pastor's wife),
you always have a place in my prayers and I'll be glad to pray for any special
needs." Try it this week!
We
also invite you to read the Bible daily. Please visit the Gideons International web site for a
complete online Bible.
Thanks!
Miles E. Bennett
Liftup Ministries
More
Links
- Audio Books -
Andrew Murray books on tape, read by Shirley Cole. (Link added on 7/29/04)
Email: LiftUpUSA@LiftUpUSA.com
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