PRAYER CHANGES THINGS
PRAYER ‘The sinew that moves the muscle of God’ [summary of Charles Spurgeon quote]
“We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and can bring its power down to earth.” Andrew Murray
“When God wants to do something on the earth, He gets His people a-praying” [quote from one of the major American 19th century ‘awakenings’]
PRAYING FOR REVIVAL IN THE CHURCH & TRANSFORMATION IN THE NATION
Leaflets on prayer Newsletters e-letters Lighthouses of Prayer Prayer walking Father’s Love letter
2007 ‘Connecting Scotland’ - 50 days tour 2014 Independence Referendum – 40 days Commonwealth Games 2015 UK elections - 40 days 2016 Holyrood elections - 40 days – ‘As One!’ Shield tour
PRAYING FOR REVIVAL IN THE CHURCH & TRANSFORMATION IN THE NATION
But when men pray, God works." Angus Buchan, South African farmer FINAL THOUGHT "When men work, they work. But when men pray, God works." Angus Buchan, South African farmer
PRAYER OF BLESSING FOR THE NATION We stand in the mighty name of Jesus and bless you SCOTLAND, that you might prosper under the mighty hand of God. We bless you that justice and righteousness might take their proper place within your boundaries. We bless you that the favour of the LORD might rest upon you and give you peace.
We bless you that the Father’s compassion might fall upon your people We bless you that the Father’s compassion might fall upon your people. We bless your poor that they might be lifted up. We bless you that the knowledge of Jesus might come in amongst you like a flood. We bless the people of God in SCOTLAND, that they might rise up with servant authority and become a people of blessing! We bless you that the joy of the LORD might be your strength. Amen!