HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYER DIARY SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00A.M.

MONDAYEVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 7-9; Ephesians 4
Monday, September 19

Job 10:2 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; show me wherefore thou contendest
with me.
Oh Lord:
I am trying to witness to someone going through a trial. This is the hardest
time to talk about the Jesus, yet the easiest time as well. Hard because some
people never make the connection between their trial and your grace. Give them
faith in their stormy time, as well as in the sunny sky. Let me win souls to you this
fall as well as in outreach summer.
Your gospel is like a candle: the power of its light is proportional to the
darkness surrounding it. In that sense it is the easiest time of all for me to soul
win. Give __________ and __________ hope like a star, because they can
discover the light of your good news in the night of adversity.
Affliction is often the chariot that carries us to more faith in God. Make me
shine better in my own trials so others can see the way to Jesus. It was but a little
while ago I was on my knees praying, Lord, increase my faith. Maybe I was
unwittingly praying for trials, because I cannot increase my faith unless it is
exercised! Only send me troubles Lord, so your grace can be discovered, because
grace in the midst of trial makes it no trial at all.
I dont want to just discover your grace in the gospel, but to grow in grace
by sanctified trial. So if you take away my comfort, do it to make me a better
witness. Train this soldiernot in tents of ease, but on forced marches. If you
make me swim through rivers, and walk many a lonely mile with sorrow in my
backpack, then I will have your power, and have real grace to proclaim. Make me
grow taller so I can reach out farther in my witness for you! Expand my reach for
Christ, for the purpose of this life is to accept eternal life from him. Amen.
A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING
Chronological Bible Reading: Song of Solomon 4-6; Philippians 1
Thursday, September 22

Acts 2:42,46-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship,
and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the
temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness
of heart, praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the
church daily such as should be saved.

MY faith has found a resting place, not in device or creed;

I trust the ever living One, His wounds for me shall plead.
Enough for me that Jesus saves, this ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him, Hell never cast me out.
My heart is leaning on the Word, the living Word of God,
Salvation by my Saviors Name, Salvation through His blood.
My great Physician heals the sick, the lost He came to save;
For me His precious blood He shed, for me His life He gave.
I need no other argument, I need no other plea,
It is enough that Jesus died, and that He died for me.
Eliza E. Hewitt, 1891

TUESDAYFOCUS ON CHRISTS LIFE

Chronological Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 10-12; Ephesians 5
Tuesday, September 20

John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

WEDNESDAYREVIVAL PRAYING
Chronological Bible Reading: Song of Solomon 1-3; Ephesians 6
Wednesday, September 21

Rom. 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God;

Almighty God and Father:

Those who are in error always have access to the light of your truth. You
preserve it with the intention they would turn to the way of righteousness in
Christ. Since I am in your family, grant today that I may avoid those things
contrary to my profession of faith, and follow all those things that agree with it.
You alone can bring order to my unruly affections and sinful actions. Allow
me to love the things you command, and desire the things you promise. That
way, among all the fads and changes of this present world, my heart will be stable
where true joy is found, which is through Jesus Christ the Lord.
Phil. 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever
things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
All good things do come from you! Grant to me, your humble servant,
through the ministry of the Holy Spirit today, that I might think on those things
that are good, and by your merciful guidance do them! Grant that, just as I
believe your only-begotten Son and my Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven,
so also may I in spirit and imagination ascend there to sit with him, and dwell in
him who lives and reigns forever.
1 John 4:15-16 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in
him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is
love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
O God, leave me not comfortless. Send your Spirit to be with me today, to
comfort me while I wait for you to exalt me. To strengthen me with might in the
inner man in the outward challenges and changes ahead. In Jesus name, Amen.

Most Holy Lord and Father:

There is no better predictor of impending pride than living at a distance
from you. It is good for me to be weak in myself, but better for me to be nothing!
I rejoice in my absolute dependence on you as I pray for the work of the Holy
Spirit necessary for revival. That work includes
1. Quickening (making alive)
You need to especially be with me, to make alive those I am trying to reach
for Jesus. I cry to you to quicken me in everything and all I do. Quicken the word
as I drop it into the sinners ear, because the work of the Spirit is also
2. Enlightening
As inspired as your word is, it is never understood apart from the Author. I
can read it all day and never discover the inner and living sense, unless you lead
my soul into it by your Spirit. Spirit of God, make the letter of truth alive to me!
Transfer it into my heart. You be my accountability!
Errors always emerge where truth is not known experientially. Do I
know it by experience, or just in my head? Half the heresy in Christianity comes
from not searching the scriptures with a teachable heart, and not submitting to
the light of the Holy Ghost. Even a lot of things I think I know become confused
when times of trial put me to the test. Make me know what I know by having it
burned in my soul by the experiences only the Spirit of God can give.
I cannot declare a message I have never learned. Until I have tasted your
truth, my lips cannot know power in telling it to others. Feed me the flavor of
your fruit so I can labor in your vineyard (2 Tim. 2:6). Make me know your grace
and love and truth in such a way I can teach it with power to others. Amen.

FRIDAY CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY

Chronological Bible Reading: Song of Solomon 7-8; Philippians 2
Friday, September 23

SATURDAYIN THE PSALMS

Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 1-3; Philippians 3
Saturday, September 24

Eph. 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to
himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Lord and Savior, Heavenly Father:
We are yours; we belong to the family of Christ and we comprise this body
of Christ. That makes us part of your household! We stand among the number of
your children, because our names are written down in the covenant you made
with Christ to save all who would believe in his name: his name is Jesus (Savior).
Lord, we give ourselves up to you, and choose Jesus for our eternal reward
and highest good. We see the inability of all others to make us happy, so we take
our mission to a higher hope. We behold Christ Jesus in his perfect righteousness
and his all-sufficient grace. We put our trust in him, and make our own covenant
with the Father by the sacrifice of his Son. We draw near to you through the
ordinance of the Lords Supper. We ratify and confirm that holy covenant at the
Lords table, as well as being devoted to you by the initial ordinance of baptism.
We give up our own cause and search for self-satisfaction. And through church
membership we sign-up as it were, with our own hands to be in the Lords army.
Lord, we consecrate ourselves now afresh to love you above all things!

To fear you (that means a hatred of evil and a move to obedience)

To hope in you (that means sure certainty of your involvement)

And to walk in your ways (that means ministry to others)

We will wait for your mercy unto eternal life, thanking you all our days.
Give us opportunities today to be able to accomplish your Eternal Purpose,
in reaching the lost, discipling the saved, and equipping the saints to continue
what God started, for so we ask it in Jesus precious name. Amen.

Psa. 18:32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
God My Strength:
Your warriors can expect to taste every form of fighting. By the power of
faith let me conduct myself like a good soldier, and then lay all laurels of victory
at your feet. The trophies of my conflicts I dedicate to you, and ascribe all glory
and strength to you. In you I find rest and refuge. In Christ I find the war is
already won, and your Spirit is given to make the conquest complete.
Rom. 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the
works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
You equip me with the armor of light. I pray for my brethren in our church,
and those we send out near and far. Make us more than conquerors over sin
todayundefeated in battle, and unwearied in our daily walk. Preserve us all
from slipping, and make us stand on the rocks of affliction by your preserving
mercy and sufficient grace. If we had fallen, our cry would have been extensive.
Since we stand firm, let our praise be equally earnest, fervent and frequent!
Psa. 18:46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my
salvation be exalted.
Internal strife is hard to deal with. A civil war is the worst kind of fight; I
know it to be true inside myself. My sins are entrenched in impregnable strong
holds. Drive them out by the sanctifying energy of the Holy Ghost so I can serve
you in singleness of heart. Give me peace in the three kingdoms of my body, my
soul and my spirit. Give me gratitude for the unity in our church. You are the
ground of my hope, so you are the subject of my praise.
Rev. 1:5 Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
All glory, laud and honor be to you. Amen.

Focus Verse (for memorization & meditation)Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/

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HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH

HOW TO BUILD A BALANCED LIFE

THIS WEEKS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

PRAYER DIARY

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.
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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.
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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)

TODAY
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!
Ministerio Hispao La Cosecha 10:45A.M. en el saln 6. Servicio en Ingls
traducido en Espaol 9:00A.M.
Shuttle Service Park at the sign at Blue Springs High School, 8:30A.M.-12:30P.M.
HarvestKids Take2 room at 11:00A.M. for K-3rd grade
Breakdown crew needed! If you attend the 11:00A.M. service join us in the
gym right afterward to help take down HarvestKids classrooms!
TONIGHT 5:30P.M.
Life of Christ 5:30-7:00P.M. To be Christlike, you must see what Christ was like!
D2 (Discipleship II) during evening service
Jr. Choir in the gym
TUESDAY
Mens Workout Tues & Thurs 5:30A.M. and 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 8:00A.M.
Proverbs & Prayer Bible Study, NOON-1:00P.M. in room 5
WEDNESDAY 7:00P.M.
Walking in the Spirit evening service for adults
AWANA our Bible Club for kids 2 yrs-6th grade. Signup on our web site!
SEPTEMBER 25-28
The Word to the World 2016 Bible Conference at Heartland Baptist Fellowship.
Join us nightly Sunday-Wednesday, 6:00P.M. as we assemble 10,000 NT and 4,000
English Bibles (1K for Bob Weston in Jamaica and 1K for us!) 8:00A-10:00P until
done. Alan is preaching next Sunday night, at 21203 E. 283rd St in Harrisonville.
Take exit 157 (275th St) off I-49 / 71 Hwy, and go down SW Outer Rd.
TEXT TO GIVE
You can now take advantage of this method. Details are in your handout.

SIGNUPS IN THE LOBBY

Coed Volleyball Thursday Nights for seven weeks starting Sept 29th, 7:00P.M.
Four teams, childcare, and a T-shirt for only $5. Register today.
Lighting booth needs volunteers on Sundays. See Brandon our Worship
pastor, or Larry Alexander at the booth to volunteer.
Baptisms Sunday, Oct 9th, 9:00 and 11:00A.M.
Baby Dedications Sunday, Oct 16th, 9:00 and 11:00A.M.
Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct 29, 1:00-4:00p.m. Grab a stack of cards to invite
neighbors and friends. We will have inflatables, face painting, and much more
for the kids! Sign up in the lobby to help with this outreach (enter a trunk,
truck, or trailer, or volunteer)! Please bring candy donations and drop off on Sundays.

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

Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/