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Good morning and Blessings to you!

PRAYER POINTS FOR TODAY:

1. Thank God for the flocks of men and women coming into STBC by his supernatural power.

³⁷“This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Once again I will yield to Israel’s plea and do this for them: I will make their people as numerous as sheep, ³⁸as numerous as the flocks for offerings at Jerusalem during her appointed festivals. So will the ruined cities be filled with flocks of people. Then they will know that I am the Lord.” Ezekiel 36:37–38

2. Pray that the fear of God will reign in the hearts of men that they will hear the word of God and be compelled by His love to surrender to Jesus. It is God’s will that none would perish but that all would come to repentance.

I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me. Jeremiah 32:40

3. Give God praise for victory over the enemy and over every circumstances and challenges through the knowledge of his Word. You are an overcomer and have been destined to win.

¹⁴But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of Him everywhere. ¹⁵For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. ¹⁶To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? 2 Corinthians 2:14–16

4. Pray that God will grant you the grace to increase in your giving, tithing, seed sowing, and generosity toward others in 2024.

¹⁰Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. ¹¹You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. ¹²This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. ¹³Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. ¹⁴And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. ¹⁵Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! 2 Corinthians 9:10–15

5. Pray that every service to God would be as unto him not as unto man, not for recognition but for His glory so that Jesus might be exalted.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17

6. Pray that God will grant you a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving in everything for this is the will of God for you. Refuse to complain, grumble, murmur or criticize, no matter what.

¹²I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. ¹³I can do all this through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12–13  

7. Pray that your faith will increase in this season and that your faith will produce results to the glory of God as you follow the principles of seed time and harvest.

²Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2–4

8. Pray that your life will continue to soar like an eagle even after this period of waiting upon the Lord. That you will remain fully alert in the spirit and fully aware of the presence and power of God everywhere you go and in everything you do.

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 30:41

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at His coming. 1 Peter 1:13

9. Pray that God will give you the grace to rest in His peace and in His Word so you would remain unmovable, unshakable, fully grounded in His love and grace. Walking in love and forbearance toward one another.

¹⁵Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. ¹⁶Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:15–16

¹⁰Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹²For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. ¹⁸And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:10–18

10. Thank God for His unending love, grace and mercy toward you. Thank Him for all the spiritual blessings He Has bestowed on you.

²²Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. ²³They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ²⁴I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.” Lamentations 3:22–24

God bless you, strengthen, and keep you as you remain connected to the vine.

2024, Our Year of Divine Manifestation.

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Spirit Temple Bible Church

1020 Evans Street, Bethlehem, Pa 18015

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~ Apostle Ese Duke~