HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYER DIARY SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES 9:00 & 10:45 A.M.
MONDAYEVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 52-54; 1 Timothy 4
Monday, October 16
Isa. 63:7 I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the
LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward
the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to
the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Living Lord and Loving Savior:
Can I not do this, especially as we approach the holidays? Are there no
mercies I experienced to let me start this week with a testimony to __________?
Even if I feel down, can I not remember what you have done for me?
Lord, snap the chains of __________ or some other lost loved one I know!
Did you not come to set them freefree from sin and death and hell? Give me a
precious milestone along the way by letting me lead them to Christ!
I know ones who are sick and need to be restored. I know ones who are poor
and have needs to be supplied. I know ones who are in dire straits and desire to be
delivered. Help them rise-up and follow the light you have already given, and let it
lead them to their souls salvation in Jesus Christ!
I myself was helped in time of need. So give me the words to be a witness of
Christ and a witness to his cross, and also a testimony of your lovingkindness. My
lost relatives and friends need to know how much you love them, and maybe if I
can uplift choice mercies from yesterday they will be emboldened to trust their
heart to Jesus today.
It may seem dark now, but help me turn on the spotlights this week, like a
lighthouse to tell others about your mercy. I want to bring bling through the
blackness by shining-out your praises!
2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Now help me offer it to others in Jesus place. Amen.
A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING
Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 61-63; 2 Timothy 1
Thursday, October 19
Rom. 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the
ungodly.
I HEARD an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory,
How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me;
I heard about His groaning, of His precious bloods atoning,
Then I repented of my sins and won the victory.
I heard about His healing, of His cleansing powr revealing.
How He made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see;
And then I cried, Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit,
And somehow Jesus came and brot to me the victory.
I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory.
And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea;
About the angels singing, and the old redemption story,
And some sweet day Ill sing up there the song of victory.
O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever.
He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood;
He loved me ere I knew Him and all my love is due Him,
He plunged me to victory, beneath the cleansing flood.
E.M. Bartlett, 1939
Focus Verse (for memorization & meditation)Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/
TUESDAYFOCUS ON CHRISTS LIFE
Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 55-57; 1 Timothy 5
Tuesday, October 17
Luke 24:38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise
in your hearts?
Loving Lord and Friend:
You care for everything, and even the smallest animals share your
providence. Help __________ and __________ see the special care you have for
them. May the Holy Spirit make them feel like you are pursuing even them.
Isa. 40:27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the
LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
Yet that is exactly what they think and say! Help them see instead that
Psa. 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and
delivereth them.
Help them to seethis weekhow while Jesus died for all men and women,
he is only Savior of those who place their trust in his sacrifice for their sin. Then
and only then do they become the object of your special care.
Turn the thought of your special love into a spiritual pain-killer, because
you are offering them as much as you offered any saint in the Bible.
Gen. 15:1 Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.
I lose much sweet consolation if I read your promises as historical for the
past, or doctrinal for the church as a whole. I must swallow the prescription directly
for myself, and teach others to do the same. I need to grip your word for myself in
application, and grip it for others in prayer; believing you will fulfill everything I
appropriate by faith and apply by practice.
These concepts are the sweet consolation of Christ. They belong to me as
your child, and they are offered to every man and woman who will come asking
for them by faith. Let me forget others and just worship you, Jesus. Amen.
FRIDAY CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY
Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 64-66; 2 Timoty 2
Friday, October 20
2 Cor. 4:15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through
the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
Glorious God and Maker:
Our body is sluggish. We have been too busy with the world. Yet there is
power in praise to make heavy limbs light, to reanimate the drowsy eye, and to
awaken the weary mind. Help us put ourselves in tune, like Davids harp of old.
Fatigue makes cowards of us all. Our flesh is so connected to our spirit that it
often bows-down our soul. Help us rise-up to live-out your Eternal Purpose!
Neh. 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and
send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord:
neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
In these terrorizing times we see so many heroes, both abroad on the
battlefield and here at home. We give honor to those who are brave and
courageous, but shall not Jesus also have our due reverence? Make your triumphal
entry into our hearts this week, for we desire to give your name glory by
overflowing your praise. If no other hearts should ever serve you, ours should!
Psa. 149:2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in
their King.
To redound is to overflow on. You are our God and must be exalted.
Depression weakens us. Doubts destroy our strength. Sitting in the ashes makes us
earthy, yet we want to be heavenly! Praise is pleasant to you and profitable to us.
We grow in grace when we grow in joy. Give us joy and peace in believing.
If murmuring were a commandment, some saints would never sin. If
depression were a duty, they would surely be saved by works. Instead you tell us
that joy is our strength, and it will be the strength to live out your mission. Amen.
WEDNESDAYREVIVAL PRAYING
Chronological Bible Reading: Isaiah 58-60; 1 Timothy 6
Wednesday, October 18
Psa. 104:16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he
hath planted;
Life-Giving Savior:
Without sap a tree cannot exist, much less flourish. In the same way, inner
vitality is essential to my life. There has to be revivala living principle infused
in my core by your Spirit, or else I cannot be one of the trees of the LORD.
Just wearing the name Christian still leaves me dead. I need to be filled
with your Holy Spirit to transcend from mere existence into abundant life.
Revival is mysterious. I do not understand the circulation of the sap, or
what force makes it rise against gravity from root to leaf. In the same way, the flow
of your life within me is a great mystery. Somehow in revival, the Holy Spirit enters
into me, becoming my life! This life, once initiated feeds-off the Lord Jesus, and is
sustained by the food of your word.
Revival starts in secret. The roots go deep, searching through the soil of
the earth. I cannot see how they suck, and transfer the minerals into the fruit. It is
a work curiously wrought way down deep in the dark. My root is Jesus. My true
life is hid in him.
Revival is permanently active. It is always full of energynot always in
fruit-bearing, but at least in inward operation. My graces go in motion. I am not
always working for you, but I am always living on you. The sap then manifests
itself by producing foliage, if not fruit.
Give me revival that your grace may be externally manifested through me. If
I talk with you, then I will talk about you. Make the sap flow in revival, and people
will notice from observation that I have been with Jesus. Infuse me with your Spirit,
so fully it fills my conduct and conversation with life! Amen.
SATURDAYIN THE PSALMS
Chronological Bible Reading: Jeremiah 1-3; 2 Timothy 3
Saturday, October 21
Psa. 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him
will I trust.
My Glorious God and Shelter:
There are some blessings you do not give all believers, but only those who
live in close fellowship with you. Make me that person! Then through the riches of
your grace I can experience continuous communion with you.
Those who follow afar off (Matt. 26:58) miss special blessings and grieve your
Holy Spirit. Make me not so. I want to come into the secret place of the Most High.
I want to really know you, and have a sense of your presence.
You shield all your children who stay close to you. No other fortress can
compare to your shadow. What a shade in the day of heat! What a refuge in the
night of storm! Prayer is protection, and communion with you is safety itself.
The closer I cling the more confident I can be. Hallelujah!
Every animal has its refuge in the hour of danger. So let me flee to the LORD.
There I am secure, and my position unassailable. I have trusted you in the past, and
Lord I trust you still. I will not be distrustful of your care and lovingkindness. I
will place all my confidence in your providence.
Psa. 91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth
by day;
No subtle plot will succeed if I make you my defense without hesitancy or
wavering. I am foolish and weak alone, likely to be lured to destruction. But if I
live near you, you will deliver me from the most artful and skillful deceiver.
Holy Spirit, protect me from all evil spirits. You are immortal; heal me from
all mortal sickness. There is error abroad, so help me immerse in your truth. I will
not be infected because you are my immunity. Thank you, Lord Jesus! 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/
OCTOBER 15, 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
Note Our New Morning Service Times Starting today 9:00 and 10:45A.M.
New! Shuttle Service from Copper Oaks beside the church, 8:15A.M.-12:30P.M.
Ministerio Hispao La Cosecha 10:45A.M. en el saln 6. Spanish to English
translation now available! Servicio en Ingls traducido en Espaol 9:00A.M.
Young Adults Class (YAC) Couples & singles meet 11:00A.M. in room 4
TONIGHT 5:30-6:30P.M.
Evening Service Psalm 119 and Jr. Choir for K-5th Graders
TUESDAYS NOON-1:00P.M.
Proverbs & Prayer Bible study at the church
WEDNESDAY 7:00-8:30P.M.
Sound Doctrine for Saints this week: The Church & the Ordinances
AWANA Our Bible club for kids 2 yrs-6th grade
HBC Youth (Shine + UpRising) Experiencing God study in the Mezzanine
THURSDAYS 6:00~10:00P.M.
Co-ed Volleyball League in the Gym thru Nov 16th
SATURDAY
Bibles & Breakfast! Monthly outreach every third Sat. Meet at 9:00A.M. in the
HBC lobby for prep & prayer. Serve breakfast-engage people-handout Bibles
Blueprint Womens Study Luncheon NOON-2:00P.M. Every|Woman is
invited to celebrate those who have completed training and learn about events.
NEXT SUNDAY
Baby & Parent Dedication NEXT Sunday, Oct 22nd, 9:00 and 10:45A.M. Sign
up in the lobby or online today!
OCTOBER EVENTS
Leave Your Legacy Now! AWANA needs more volunteers Wed nights for
Truth & Training (3rd-6th Grade) and Sparks (K-2nd Grade). Signup sheet is in
the lobby. Training is free and easy! Kids are fun and rewarding.
Trunk or Treat Sat, Oct 28th at HBC 1:00-3:00P.M. with BSPD DARE and Fire
Dept #3. Ministry Teams are encouraged to sign-up in the lobby to decorate a
trunk, truckbed (or trailer) for Bible-themed treat distribution. Bring candy
donations to the lobby. Prizes are awarded for the best trunk and junk!
Veterans Day Sunday Nov 12th If you are a Veteran, please upload an image
at www.hbcbluesprings.org/veteransday. Also, we will have care boxes in the
lobby for active duty/deployed military service members in our congregation.
Any small gift or note can be deposited and should arrive by Christmas.
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