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Intercessory Prayer Guide

May God be glorified and the name of Jesus Christ be magnified through the work of Agape Flights.

It is our desire that prayer surround everything we do.

· Through prayer we seek the leadership and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

· Through prayer we claim the promise of protection from the enemy’s deceptions and temptations.

· Through prayer we claim God’s promise that our work in Jesus’ name will bear rich, abundant and lasting fruit for His kingdom.

Intercessory Prayer

The purpose of intercession is to establish the will of the Father on earth. He desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:4

Then from the Old Testament we read: For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

Within the broad scope of His plan we can approach the Father on behalf of others, praying as He has instructed us. Through the medium of prayer we are instrumental in establishing the intercession of Jesus on earth.

Praying for Agape Flights means praying personally for the staff, for their specific needs, flight safety, their marriages and families, their constant growth in faith and obedience to God.

It means praying for the Board of Directors and both national and international associates of the ministry, for their faithfulness in doing all that they are responsible to do.

It means praying that God will use Agape as a lifeline of hope to over 300 missionaries and their families. They need our prayers for the Spirit to guide and give them the strength they need.

It means praying for the people of Haiti. the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic — those who are lost and need the Savior, as well as those Christians living a Christ-filled life before their neighbors.

We invite you to join Agape’s Intercessory Prayer Ministry. If you sense that God is calling you to be part of the lifeline of prayer for the people and ministry of Agape in an ongoing way, please contact us so we can share with you special requests and needs. [Click on "contact us" to sign up or send an email to gomissions@agapeflights.com. Be sure to say you want to pray for Agape and include your name, address and email address]

Agape’s Prayer Strategy

Pray that the Holy Spirit will speak to us as we intercede on behalf of the ministry of Agape Flights to fulfill the great commission (Matthew 28:19-20). In all things imitate Christ’s humility. (Philippians 2:1-11) In the end we pray that every knee should bow & tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Pray that God’s will be done in our lives and through the ministry! This is our highest goal, that for which we should pray and strive. God’s agenda must be our agenda.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask-we know that we have what we asked of him. (1 John 5:13-15) Imitate Christ through prayer (Matthew 6:10). Yet not my will but yours be done. (Luke 22:42) I am the Lord’s servant. May it be as you have said. (Luke 1:38).

Pray in Faith If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20-21 Ask, seek, and knock (Matthew 7:7-8, Mark 11:22-26)

Pray . . .

· regularly (Matthew 6:6)

· with fasting (Matthew 6:16)

· armed and armored. Submit to God; resist the devil (James 4:7, Ephesians 6:10)

· in the Holy Spirit, not on your own insight
(Proverbs 3:5,6)

· steadfastly (Colossians 4:2)

· with thanksgiving (Psalm 50:23)

Be Disciplined in Prayer
Pray and never, never, never give up. Be like the persistent widow. (Luke 18:1-6)

Pray for Agape

Leadership

We have a Counselor, the Holy Spirit. Call on Him for:

Wisdom & teachable spirits (Psalm 2:10,11)
Mercy & truth (Proverbs 20:28)
Protection/keep them from the evil one
(John 17:15)
Know God and love his word (John 17:17,20)
Prayerful leaders, loving and obedient hearts
(Luke 22:46)
Consistency, faithfulness & understanding
(James 1:5:6)
Maturity, capacity to grow (Hebrews 5:12-14)
Vision – to glorify God and finish the work
(John 17:4; 1 Corinthians10:13; Philippians 3:12-14)

Planning

Wisdom to set goals (Proverbs 4:25) Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 (Proverbs 16:9, 19:21:4:25; Jeremiah 29:11)

Agape Supporters

· Generosity – desire to give (Matthew 10:8)

· Commitment, dedicated to the cause (Joshua 4:15)

Missionaries Agape Serves

· Willingness to “go” (Isaiah 6:8)

· Heart for servant hood (Galatians 6:9)

· Desire for holiness, Christ-like behavior (1 Peter 1:16)

· Confidence, baptism of boldness (Philippians 4:13)

· Humility (James 4:10)

· Loyalty, fidelity (Deuteronomy 1:6)

· Compassion, unity & love one another (Mark 8:12)

· Preaching/teaching boldly (2 Timothy 4:2)

· Pray armed and armored. Submit to God. Resist the devil. (James 4:7; Ephesians 6:10)

· Fearlessly make known the Gospel (Ephesians 6:19)

· Unity (2 Timothy 2:23-24)

· Ability to communicate clearly (2 Peter 1:16)

Volunteers

· Servant heart (Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 4:12)

· Diligence, willingness to work hard (2 Peter 1:5)

· Be humble and gentle. Be patient, bearing with one another in love. ( Ephesians 4:2)

· Be prepared to use our spiritual gifts (Eph 4:12)

Pray for Haiti, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic

· Openness to the Gospel in all of those lost and in need of the Savior (1Cor. 16:9)

· Those in authority (1 Tim. 2:1-5)

· Favor with relevant government departments and officials to negotiate mission development programs, customs and visa renewals (Rom. 13:1)

· The political/religious climate (John 15:20-23)

· Stand in the gap (Ezekiel 23:30)

Join Agape’s Intercessory Prayer Ministry

We need men, women and young people to whom God has given a clear and deep desire to provide regular prayer support for Agape’s ministry. Write, call or email to let us know of your commitment to pray for Agape. [Click on "email" to sign up or send an email to gomissions@agapeflights.com. Be sure to say you want to join Agape's Prayer Ministry and include your name, address and email address]

Agape Flights
100 Airport Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
Phone: 941.488.0990
Fax: 941.485.3020
Contact us: gomissions@agapeflights.com

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