HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYER DIARY SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00A.M.
MONDAYEVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: Psalm 109-111; 1 Corinthians 13
Monday, August 21
Dan. 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for
himself:
Glorious Master and Merciful Lord:
There was no reason for you to die. You had neither original sin inherited
from Adam, nor actual sin of your own. Death had no claim on you. No one
could have taken your life from you. You yielded yourself and willed to die.
I sinned; you suffered. I offended Gods justice, but Christ satisfied it. Will
you allow me today to help __________ or __________ or any other lost person
to understand how rivers of tears, mountains of good works, seas of holy water,
and hills of incense cannot remove their sin? Jesus was cut off for us, and Jesus
cut off Gods wrath from us. Sin was eclipsed forever by his sacrifice.
This is divine justice. Substitution is the only certain ground of forgiveness
from God. I long to make others see Jesus, wearing a crown of thorns and dying
on the cross for them. Love led the Christ to lay down his life for the criminal!
It is not enough for them to admire that spectacle. Help them make a
personal investment in it. Let __________ and __________ take their spot and
lot among the many for whom Christ Jesus gave his life a ransom.
You stood as my representative to redeem me. I am healed by your stripes.
It is a terrible thing if I fall-short of proving my love by not announcing the good
news to others. Let me help lost souls answer clearly and without mistake as to
their eternal destiny. Sprinkle the blood of reconciliation on them!
If I am trusting in the merit of your death, then I should be joyful at every
remembrance of it. Let that gratitude lead me to a higher praise today. Let
thanksgiving lead me to the next level of consecration. It is for Jesus sake I ask
you to make me a soulwinner! Amen.
A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING
Chronological Bible Reading: Psalm 118-120; 1 Corinthians 16
Thursday, August 24
Isa. 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be
upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The
everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
JESUS, Jesus, Jesus;
Theres just something about that name!
Master, Savior, Jesus,
Like the fragrance after the rain;
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Let all heaven and earth proclaim;
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,
But theres something about that name!
Bill & Gloria Gaither, 1970
Focus Verse (for memorization & meditation)Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/
TUESDAYFOCUS ON CHRIST
Chronological Bible Reading: Psalm 112-114; 1 Corinthians 14
Tuesday, August 22
2 Cor. 5:21 For he hath made [Christ] to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we
might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Lord God:
It was not right for human eyes to see the lines made on Jesus body by the
engraving tool of the Roman cat-o-nine-tails. It was not proper for the revelers
standing by to watch the rivulets of blood, involuntary convulsions, spasms and
contortions of Jesus sacred frame, while his body was being broken under the
iron rod of divine wrath, in our place.
Amos 8:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord GOD, that I will
cause the sun to go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the clear day:
And you did, because it was right for you to cover him in a blanket of
blackness. That way no one could see all he did or all he bore when he was made
sin for us. The darkness tells me Jesus passion is a great mystery into which I
cannot pry. I try to understand it as substitution, because the language of
scripture is explicit about that. Yet does that cover the whole matter? Surely no
human concepts can completely grasp the whole of this dread, yet divine mystery.
My redemption was a work wrought in total eclipse. Why? Because the full, far-
reaching meaning and result cannot be grasped by finite mind.
Tell me the death of Jesus was a good example, and I can understand that
Tell me the death of Jesus was a wonderful obedience, and I can see that
Tell me the death of Jesus was bearing what I should have borneI can
know that and rest my hope of eternal salvation on it!
But do not tell me this is all there is to your cross. Surely, only God knows
the full extent and price of the love of God. Jesus, only you know all you
accomplished when you bowed your head to give up the ghost. Only you know.
FRIDAY CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY
Chronological Bible Reading: Psalm 121-123; 2 Corinthians 1
Friday, August 25
Rom. 8:27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit,
because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Our Lord and Father:
We thank you Jesus sits on a throne today, just so he can give the order to
make all things new. Thank you for calling us into that newness of life, and
making us part of your eternal purpose and plan to redeem and restore creation.
Eph. 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,
We do not have to crouch before you in insecurity, because if we just pray
in the Spirit you cause us to pray according to the will of God. Like with recent
convulsions here and abroad, we tremble at the sight of what you want done; yet
there is joy mixed with it. In living out this eternal purpose you teach us to
Psa. 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
We look to you, and as we pray we want to enter into the holy place that
even the High Priest of Israel dared not come but once a yearand not without
the blood of a lamb. We thank you Lord the veil is rent, and torn in two. There is
an openness to access you spiritually, because each one of us has been made a
king and priest. We are allowed to come boldly to the mercy-seat for mercies.
O God, we kneel before you now in our hearts, and rejoice in how you
know exactly what our heart would say if our mind knew the will of God
perfectly. That is what we wantthe thing we cannot quite put into words
because our understanding cannot fully grasp it. Yet if our lips fail to speak our
hearts desire, your Spirit interprets what is written there, though we are unable to
read it. Read every heart. We open them to you as a book. Our intent is to do
your will, O God. And we thank you your will is what will be done in spite of our
minds infirmity or our souls reluctance. For this we praise the Lord! Amen.
WEDNESDAYREVIVAL PRAYING
Chronological Bible Reading: Psalm 115-117; 1 Corinthians 15
Wednesday, August 23
Rom. 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we
should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which
cannot be uttered.
Holy Spirit:
Help me in my praying. When I do not know what to pray for, when I
myself groan within myself (v 23), then you groan for me, as I would groan if I
knew what to say. You make what is spiritual audible to God, so then my
prayer reaches the ears of Christ who presents it before the Father.
This is the real Kings Speech. I dont even recognize how much I owe
the Spirit when on my knees in prayer. It doesnt matter that I am not eloquent.
It doesnt matter that I do not know what to pray. It doesnt even matter that the
only prayers I can squeeze-out are the silent, liquid kind! Sometimes I pray the
best when I say the least, as long as your Spirit is assisting me.
You have so sweetly enabled me, though I have so often forgotten to thank
you for it. You have so graciously assisted me, though I have so often taken it for
granted and taken the glory for myself. I let the Devil in so much it is a wonder,
Holy Spirit, you have not withdrawn from me.
I do not forget Christs cross, but I also should not forget the Spirits work.
I do not forget what Jesus did for me, but help me always remember what the
Spirit is doing in me.
Was ever love like this, that God should dwell in me? Was ever mercy like
his, that the Spirit should put up with me? Was ever faithfulness like this, that the
multitude of my sins do not drive you away? Was ever power like this, that it
continually overcomes my iniquities and masters all my corruptions? Oh! the love
of the Spirit is what I sing, by whom revival is applied. Amen.
SATURDAYIN THE PSALMS
Chronological Bible Reading: Psalm 124-126; 2 Corinthians 2
Saturday, August 26
Psa. 85:11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from
heaven.
Holy Father:
I have looked for a key verse that would describe this summera theme
verse I would choose if I were looking back over the last six months, and
anticipating the next.
It was ultimate condescension that brought the Savior down to the cross. It
is equal condescension that brings your mighty Spirit of grace down to live in an
unruly, wild asses colt like myself, and to make me know in experience the
wonders of a Saviors love.
How much you have shown us your love in five years! How much you
show your love in cherishing me in all my hurts, in assisting me in all my work,
and in comforting me in all my frustrations. All these things are works of the
Spirit of God alone.
What shall I pray about for fall? Send revival! When every other comfort
fails, when the promise itself seems empty, when the ministry is devoid of power,
it is then that your Spirit can fill my heart with peace and joy in believing. He is
the assistance of my faith. Send him in abundance on my life and on our church.
Send him!
How many times was my heart wounded, but the Spirit bound it up? How
often has he who is my Teacher also become my Physician, bandaging my breaks
with Gods promises, and returning my own spirit to health and wholeness in
believing? Be that to many of us at once in revival!
Let this mid-year review move me to love. Let it spur me to next-level love.
Let me be characterized by love given as thanks for the past. Amen.
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HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH
HOW TO BUILD A BALANCED LIFE
1) TIMEWORSHIP
Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and
departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
GIVE GOD THE FIRST PART OF EVERY DAY. The first commitment is
to a daily quiet time with God. Our weekly Prayer Diary provides a template for daily
devotions.
2) TITHEWORK
1 Cor 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God
hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
GIVE GOD THE FIRST DIME OF EVERY DOLLARno questions
asked. Ten percent is a miniscule amount in our affluent society, but it must come
off the top in order to show that God is our priority. We want the blessing of the
firstfruits (first devotion, first dime and first day) to flow out to the rest of our
resources.
3) TEAMWORD
Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;
but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
GIVE GOD THE FIRST DAY OF EVERY WEEK. You should fellowship
with a group of believers around the word of God every Sunday in our church.
QUALITY CHRISTIANITY INVOLVES THREE THINGS
Keeping Christ at the center (your core relationship of worship to God)
Keeping the body of Christ a priority (your congregational relationship of
walking with us)
Basing beliefs and actions on the mind of Christ (your church relationship in
the Word)
Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/
AUGUST 20, 2017
WELCOME
Welcome to our visitors! Please take connection cards from the back of the pew
in front of you, fill out the visitor portion, and put it in the offering plate. You are
our guest and wed like to know you are here!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
TODAY
Shuttle Service Park at the sign at Blue Springs High School, 8:30A.M.-12:30P.M.
Young Adults Class (YAC) Couples & singles meet 11:00A.M. in room 4
NO Sunday evening service this month as we have August Outreach: Invite &
Ice Cream Tues nights 7:00P.M., Canvass & Coffee Sat mornings, 9:00A.M.
TUESDAY OR FRIDAY
Sharpen Your Sword (SYS) Bible Study Jesus Said I Am starts this week.
Choose Tues evenings 7:00P.M. OR Fri mornings 9:30A.M. Limited child care
Tues. None Fri. Questions? Stephanie Archie at sys@hbcbluesprings.org
NO WEDNESDAY MIDWEEK SERVICE UNTIL AFTER LABOR DAY
SATURDAY
LFBI Living Faith Bible Institute Late registrations will be accepted this week
for: Genesis, 8:00A.M. Bible Survey 1, 9:45A.M. Theology & Dispensations
(Wed nights starting Sept 13 @HBC!) Enroll at lfbi.org
NEXT SUNDAY
Pre-Labor Day Church & Community Picnic, 1:00P.M. at Baumgardner
Park, across 22nd St. Bring desserts and fruit and the church provides the rest!
MINISTRY & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed! Signup your kids 2 yrs-6th grade on
our web site at www.hbcbluesprings.org/awana-3/ for our Wed night childrens
Bible club starting Sept 13. This can be a great way to get unchurched families
involved! The adult midweek service will focus on Bible doctrine. Final teacher
training is Wed, Sept 6th at 7:00P.M.
National Back to Church Sunday Sept. 17 Invite friends, family and
neighbors. Our evening service will move to Heartland Baptist Fellowship,
21203 East 283rd St in Harrisonville, 6:30P.M. to produce Bibles! Guest speaker
Brett Bartlett of Wyldewood Baptist Church. Come and assemble 5,000 Bibles
for East Africa and 1,000 for Jamaica, Sept 17-20 (Sun night thru Wed).
Every|Man MANCAMP Sept. 22-24, Fri night to Sun afternoon, not just for
men, but to take our boys and create men with challenges from the Word. An
EPIC Adventure for dads and their sons, and men and boys from Harvest.
HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH
PRAYER DIARY
INTERCEDE WITH GOD INSTRUCT SAINTS
PROMPT PETITIONS KICKSTART DEVOTION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Baptists tend to ridicule liturgical churches that use "prepared prayers" because
they lack spontaneity. But for many Baptists, their prayers are so predictable they are
no more spontaneous than written-out prayers. The result is we end up praying the
same things over and over.
This daily Prayer Diary will prompt you on a wide range of prayer requests you
might not normally think of, while forcing you to articulate a deeper devotion to
God. We have included a daily Bible reading schedule. This plan will take you
through the Bible chronologically in a year.
Do not read ahead and do not try to catch up. Use each day as it comes. Then
you can know that on any given day, dozens of other people are lifting their hearts in
the same mind to God. Pray what is written, but use what is prayed as a springboard
for your own relationship with God. You learn to pray by praying.
Alan
Secret prayer is the secret of prayer, the soul of prayer, the seal of prayer, the
strength of prayer. If you do not pray alone you do not pray at all. Our Lord Jesus
Christ would go nowhere till He had prayed. He would attempt nothing till He had
prayed.
Oh, says one, I live in the spirit of prayer, and therefore I do not need times
and seasons for prayer. And do you think that Christ did not live in the spirit of
prayer? Yet He had to have his special time and place to pray. Do not fall under the
injurious notion that because your spirit cries to God in prayer all day long, therefore
there must not be some season for more immediately coming into Gods presence. If
you imagine this, I am afraid that it will prove a snare to your feet. The Lord Jesus
Christ, who knew better than you do that the main thing is the spirit of prayer rather
than the act of prayer, yet Himself retired into desert places to maintain the act and
exercise of prayer. Be spiritual. Be baptized into the spirit of prayer. But do not be
deceived by the enemy, who can steal a spirit away while we dream that we only
spiritualize it. We had better preserve the very bones of prayerthe posture, the
time, placerather than let it all ooze away into an impalpable mental condition.
God keep us prayerful. He will do so if He makes us like His dear Son.
Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-92