Each month, our Prayer Ministry Team offers a specific prayer focus, working under the belief that communal prayer is a powerful and world-changing exercise.

October Prayer Focus
In October our focus will be on praying against the schemes, lies & deceit of the enemy. The Bible says that there is an enemy who is bent on destruction and will stop at nothing to leave us discouraged, doubting, defeated, distracted and living in fear. If the enemy is not able to get at us he will try to come after our families, our communities and even our churches. If we want to defeat the enemy we must pray. God has given us prayer as a powerful weapon against the enemy and spiritual warfare & so we must pray relentlessly and strategically in His powerful name.

Please join us in praying for the following:

• To protect our identity: The enemy plays on our insecurities causing us to ignore what God says about us. Colossians: 3:12 — "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
• To protect our families: The enemy divides our families and makes chaos reign in our homes. 1 Peter 5:8 — "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
• To protect our passion for God: The enemy constantly tries to dull our passion and love for God. Psalm 51:10 — "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
• To protect our fears: The enemy magnifies fear and anxiety so that we won’t be obedient to God’s calling. Psalm 27:1 — "The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?"
• To protect our rest: The enemy overloads our schedules and makes us feel pushed to do so much that we feel overwhelmed with commitments. Psalm 91:1 — "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."
• To protect our hurts: The enemy keeps old wounds fresh so that we are bitter, angry, and unforgiving. Ephesians 4:31-32 — "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
• To protect our purity: The enemy tempts us into thinking we can sin without consequences driving a wedge between us and God. James 4:7 — "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
• To protect our focus: the enemy confuses us into thinking we are fighting against people & worldly influences instead of a spiritual enemy. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."
• To protect our past: the enemy uses our past to hold us in oppression through guilt, regret and shame. He does not want us to focus on God’s grace & forgiveness. Isaiah 43: 18-19 — "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
• To protect our relationships: the enemy tries to create division and disunity in our relationships, church and community. Romans 12:18 — "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."