The Islamic doctrine of abrogation means that some verses in the Quran can be “canceled out” by later verses. This is contrary to the unchanging nature of God in the Bible. “Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” (Hebrews 6:17–19) Today we pray for people in Nashville to see the unchanging nature of God, that it is impossible for him to lie, and to make him the anchor for their souls.
Each of us who comes to Christ must repent of and renounce every pact, promise, or identity we held before faith in Christ. Join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ from a Muslim background as they repent of their former identity as Muslims. This prayer is inspired by chapter 7 and 8 of Liberty to the Captives by Mark Durie
We can have confidence in the Word of God. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16).
Pray for Christians from a Muslim background in Nashville to find their confidence in the truth of the Bible and all that it says about Christ.
“This took place for two years, so that all who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks” (Acts 19:10).
Ask for multiplication and spread like we see in the book of Acts: millions of people heard in two years!
Ask boldly that all areas of Nashville would hear the word of the Lord.
Pray for every effort of ministry and service done in Nashville to be motivated by God’s love for us, and our love for God (James 1:12, 2:5, Revelation 2:4).
O Lord! Teach your Church to come boldly into your presence, assured of right standing in Christ. And empower these precious brothers and sisters from your storehouse of unlimited resources. Grant them all they need. And as they grow, may Christ be more at home in their hearts as they trust Him. May the roots of their faith go down deeper and deeper into the soil of God’s marvelous love, and let them become intimately acquainted with the love of Christ that surpasses just a head’s knowledge of it.
Father! Complete them. Perfect them. Sanctify them. Do abundantly more in their hearts and minds than we could ever ask or dare to imagine, for they are your masterpiece! You have set them apart for special works in Nashville that will bring You glory.
PRAISE
“May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all [Nashville] nations call him blessed!” (Psalm 72:17)
KINGDOM COME
“From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.” (Matthew 11:12)
Today as another day of fasting and feasting passes, we take comfort in knowing nothing can hinder your Kingdom advancing among the nations. We pray for many in Nashville to actively participate in bringing your Kingdom to the peoples around them.
PRAY THE BOOK OF ACTS
“And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.” (Acts 11:21) Even in the midst of persecution, you empowered your disciples to lead many to faith in you. Please, do it again, Lord, in Nashville.
PRAY THE HALL OF FAITH
“These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.” (Hebrews 11:14) Father, may Nashville believers’ honorable and pure conduct make it clear to those watching them that they are strangers and exiles on the earth for your glory.
PRAYER
Jesus, we pray for believers in Nashville to know how to share testimonies about how you impacted their lives. https://zume.training/prepare-your-3-minute-testimony/
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