Prayer the mystery of drawing near Week 6

July 9/10

Times of Refreshing …that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.

Acts 3:19 NASB

REVIVAL definition of revive: HISTORICAL

WORLDWIDE

WE NEED IT! Revelation 2:2-4 We are in a ___________________!

WE WANT IT! Hosea 6:3 Hosea 10:12 Psalm 85:6

…or do we?? Hosea 7:14 they are crying out of _______________________ Matthew 15:8 (Isaiah 29:13) lips _______________ but hearts _______________ Matthew 13:13-15 and 58 ... And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their ___________________.

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"Therefore _______________ and _______________, so that your sins may be wiped away,

in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; Acts 3:19 NASB

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Resource: The Heart God Revives

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Joel 2:12-13 R______________

This chalk represents a _________________ point a moment of _________________ a change of _________________

Lord, send REVIVAL and Begin in _____________________!

Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, " If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.'" John 7:37-38 NASB

OneCry – A Nationwide Call for Spiritual Awakening: www.OneCry.com Revivals in the Bible: http://www.onecry.com/media/filer/2012/02/23/revivals_in_the_bible.pdf Great Awakenings: www.TheGreatAwakenings.org Excellent blog post by Beth Moore – prayer for revival: http://blog.lproof.org/2013/07/rain-down-revival.html Draw a Circle video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e80_2G8yIg Spiritual Emergency video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om2zHJzfzN0

Prayer the mystery of drawing near

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Resources for Prayer and Revival These are just a few of the great books written about prayer.

Most of these authors have written a number of publications. As you read their writings, you will be encouraged in your

walk with God, and your prayers and faith will grow deeper.

*Donald Grey Barnhouse, The Invisible War (1965)

*E. M. Bounds, Power Through Prayer (1913) (or anything else he wrote)

è Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Tim Grissom, Seeking Him: Experiencing the Joy of Personal Revival (2004) I highly recommend that you get this 12-week study to do alone, or with friends. You will be refreshed in your walk with God. This book will help you work through the things that have been holding you back for years — and help you experience spiritual freedom and renewal.

*Ole Hallesby, Prayer (1931) One of the best!

Betty Henderson, A Woman of Prayer (2006)

*Brother Lawrence, The Practice of the Presence of God (~1666!)

James MacDonald, Downpour: He Will Come to Us Like the Rain (2006)

Beth Moore, Praying God’s Word: Breaking Free from Spiritual Strongholds (2000)

*George Mueller, Answers to Prayer (~1895) He was an incredible man of faith and prayer. There is a website with many of his writings and stories of mighty answers to prayer. You will be encouraged! http://www.georgemuller.org/home.html

Stormie Omartian, The Power of a Praying Wife (1997) She has a number of books in this series, including …Praying Husband, …for your Adult Children, …Praying Parent, …Praying Teen, …Praying Kid, etc. All very encouraging books!

Ben Patterson, Deepening Your Conversation with God: Learning to Love to Pray (1999)

*Leonard Ravenhill, Revival Praying (1963) (or anything else he wrote)

Bill Thrasher, A Journey to Victorious Praying (2003)

*R. A. Torrey, How to Pray (1900) (or anything else he wrote)

*John White, Daring To Draw Near (1977)

* These books (and many others) can be found online for free! Often, you can download a .pdf or other format. Some have audio also.