HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYER DIARY — SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES 9:00 & 10:45 A.M.
MONDAY—EVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: Genesis 10-11
Monday, January 7
† Isa. 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his
arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Good Shepherd:
The sheep of your flock are diverse in their of experience. Some are strong
in the Lord, others weak in faith, and some not yet part of the fold. It is for these,
undiscipled, I especially pray.
You have an impartial care for your sheep. I thank you the weakest is as dear
as the most mature. I am apt to lag behind, prone to wander, tend to grow weary.
But from all these dangers and infirmities you protect me with your powerful arm.
Now go further and bring __________ and __________ into the fold of faith and
the faithful with me!
Can I just pause and praise you this year? When you find a new-born soul—
like a young lamb—you nourish it until it gets discipled. You find weak faith ready
to faint and fail, and console it and renew its strength. And all the little ones, if they
happen to die before their time, you gather to yourself.
You have such a tender heart of care! In your lifetime on earth you drew men
and women to yourself and under your wings. Do so today, now that you dwell in
heaven! Bring together the meek and convicted, the timid and feeble, the fearful
and fainting.
Thank you for gathering me to your self, your truth, your blood, your love,
and your church. What effective grace! And how often have you restored and
revived me since I got saved. How can I love you enough? How can I serve you
worthily? Help me make your name great to the ends of the earth (and in my own
neighborhood). Add to your mercies this additional one: that I might have a heart
to love you more as I ought. For it is in Jesus’ name I ask it. Amen.
A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING
Chronological Bible Reading: Genesis 17-19
Thursday, January 10
Isaiah 6:1,5 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a
throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am
undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips:
for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.
LORD today I saw Thy glory, like Isaiah’s vision, mine
Woe is me, the band is broken, how come other’s eyes are dry?
Lo, the vision ever glorious, and my life though unclean be,
You have called me in your wisdom to get glory more from me.
Lord I’ll go because your purchase of my life on Calvary
Gave a message to my meaning; let me live because of Thee.
But why so lonely in the vision? Are not others burdened so?
Where are laborers for the harvest; are not others called to go?
Lord, please lay upon Thy altar souls abundant, bought by Thee
Filled up with the blood-taught vision; send us Lord, the lost we see.
—Alan Shelby
š Let us live by your faith and fear. Give us grace to follow the good examples
† Focus Verse (keep a Promise Journal as you read!)—Prayer Diary link available online at http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/prayer-diary/
TUESDAY—FOCUS ON CHRIST’S CROSS
Chronological Bible Reading: Genesis 12-13
Tuesday, January 8
Matt. 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall
presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Lord of Angels and Demons:
Even in your humiliation you were still sovereign, but especially over the
unseen world, and the infernal armies populating it. Let me learn from you, Master,
to reckon on invisible assistance.
I do not trust only in that which is seen by the eye, or heard by the ear. I
respect spiritual agencies, which evade my senses yet are seen with the eye of faith.
Heb. 1:14 Are [angels] not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who
shall be heirs of salvation?
Lord Jesus, you can raise up people to befriend me on earth. But if you do
not, I will trust you to send more able friends from heaven to my aid. There is no
need for me to rashly reach for the sword and cut off someone’s ear (like Peter did
in verse 51). Instead, make me like the nobleman to whom you said,
John 4:48-49 Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe. The nobleman saith
unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.
His faith did not make him just seek you in prayer, but made him persistent
in prayer. I do not have to pay attention to spiritual forces as long as I am seeking
your spiritual presence. So today I say, “I cannot let you go unless you save my
child”…my spouse, my parent, my friend. Is there anything I can say to get you to
save them? My lips are not eloquent, but my tears are expressive.
Those who come before you with cold prayers never find peace. Hear my
requests in a furnace of desire, so they can burn their way into heaven! I distill my
soul into this concentrated cry: Holy Ghost, stir me to greater faith this year! Give
me grace to your glory and glory to your praise, in Jesus’ name do it. Amen.
FRIDAY— CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY
Chronological Bible Reading: Genesis 20-23
Friday, January 11
Heb. 13:15 By [Jesus] therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually,
Almighty and Ever-Living God:
You teach us to make prayers and supplications and give thanks for all
people. So we humbly ask you to accept our sacrifice of praise.
Receive our prayers, offered up to your Divine Majesty. Inspire our whole
church with the spirit of truth, unity and harmony. Grant us, that all those who
confess the name of Christ can agree as to the truth of your word, and live
in unity and godly love for one another.
We beg you also to save and protect all Christian politicians, so under them
we can be godly and quietly governed. Grant all who are put in authority (believer
or unbeliever) to truly and impartially administer justice, punish wickedness and
vice, and maintain true virtue and right.
Give grace O Father, to all our pastors, missionaries and ministers of the
gospel, so both by their life and their doctrine they can lay out your true and living
word, rightly dividing your truth, and administering your ordinances.
To all your people give heavenly grace, especially to our congregation on
Sunday, so with meek heart and reverent spirit we hear and receive your word. That
is the only way we can really serve you in holiness and righteousness all the days of
our lives.
I humbly ask you for your goodness. Comfort and sustain all those who are
in trouble, pain or sorrow in this transitory life. If they have some need or adversity,
then allow them to rejoice how it creates a dependence on you!
of our disciplers, so with them we can be partakers of revival together! Grant this
O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
WEDNESDAY—REVIVAL PRAYING
Chronological Bible Reading: Genesis 11-16
Wednesday, January 9
Job 23:4 I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
My Father and My God:
WHAT ORDER SHOULD I OBSERVE IN PRAYING FOR REVIVAL?
First, I have to feel like I am doing something real, humbly petitioning for
mercy through the Savior’s blood. When I feel like I am in the presence of God,
then I take my rightful place in your presence.
Second, I have to recognize I have no right to what I seek. I can never expect
to get it except as a gift of your grace based on my faith in Christ’s finished work.
My only hope of mercy is grace, because that is what brings you glory.
Help me remember how you have narrowed the options through which you
will give me mercy—it comes only through the Son of your love. I put myself right
now, by prayer, under the patronage of the great Redeemer. Help me feel like it is
no longer I that speak, but Christ who speaks with me.
While I plead, I plead his five wounds pouring out blood for me. I plead his
spotless life, his sacrificial death, and his infinite self. This is truly ordering my cause!
Third, I must consider what to ask for. I want to aim at clarity and be definite,
direct and distinct in my heart-cry for revival. If I ordered my cause, it would focus
my mind.
This is my war room! I do not have to ask for every single thing, or catalogue
every want I have, and every need I feel. But what I need right now—my present
need—is revival. That is my daily bread. Eloquence and oratory mean nothing to
you. My words are few, but my heart is fervent.
Fourth, I ask for it through Jesus Christ. Some prayers would never be
offered if I just took time to think beforehand. This one I offer because I do think,
and I love you Lord Jesus. Amen.
SATURDAY—IN THE PSALMS
Chronological Bible Reading: Genesis 24-26
Saturday, January 12
Psa. 9:1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy
marvellous works.
LORD, Father and Creator God:
Sometimes it takes every bit of determination I have to face the foe and bless
the Lord. Today I vow that whoever else may remain silent, I will praise your
name! I am grateful to your servants who help me sing, but my personal
thanksgiving has long wings, and mounts the sides of heaven up to you.
Something I have discovered is how gratitude for one blessing enables me to
remember more! One silver link pulls up a long chain of memories. Truly, there
can be no end of telling the deeds of your love. Make daily rejoicing the ornament
of my character.
Psa. 9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble
Your presence and your praise is always sufficient for the defeat of my
enemies. Their ruin is so complete that when you overtake them, even flight
cannot save them. Make me careful, like David, to give you all the glory. In light of
the past, my future is not doubtful. Obstacles will come to an end, but you and
your throne will endure and complete your Eternal Purpose forever. There!
Psa. 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD…declare among the people his doings.
Make my spirit of praise contagious; I want to excite others to praise you
with me, Lord. In all the revivals of history there has been a sudden outburst of
gospel songs—just like the singing of birds always accompanies spring. So have
mercy on me, Lord. The ladder of prayer seems short sometimes, but I know it
reaches all the way to heaven. In sickness, sin, despair and temptation, I have been
minished and brought low. Underneath, put your everlasting arms and magnify my
praise for Jesus’ name and glory. Amen.
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H O W T O BU I L D A B A L AN C ED L I FE T H I S W E EK ’ S C AR E PR A YE R L I ST PR A Y ER D I AR Y

Please submit prayer requests and updates online at hbcbluesprings.org or by

1) TIME—WORSHIP
placing a prayer card in the offering plate. Send updates by Wednesday at Noon
for inclusion in the prayer diary. Questions? dhill@hbcbluesprings.org ¨ INTERCEDE WI TH GOD ¨ INSTR UCT SAINTS
Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and ¨ PROMPT PETITIONS ¨ KICKSTAR T DE VOTION
departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

Pray for Members, Family & Friends

GIVE GOD THE FIRST PAR T OF EVERY DAY. The first commitment is Erica Stogsdill - daughter in law, Gene & Brenda Stogsdill
to a daily quiet time with God. Our weekly Prayer Diary provides a template for daily
Ken & Lori Applegate - health issues
devotions. Leona M Brown - mother, Luther & Sharon Brown
Nathaniel Armstrong - husband, Sallie Armstrong
2) TITHE—WORK Pastor William & Lillie McClendon
Gene Roberts – brother, Verla Baker
1 Cor 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God Lela Thomas – sister, Dorothy Williams
hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. William Jeffries – father, Paula Stewart
Travis Horge – friend, Gene & Brenda Stogsdill
Teri Beasley – sister, Sheri Cathcart
GIVE GOD THE FIRST DIME OF E VERY DOLLAR—no questions
Juanita Candillo – mother, Anita Nebel
asked. Ten percent is a miniscule amount in our affluent society, but it must come
Wilma Jones – mother, Bryant Newsome
off the top in order to show that God is our priority. We want the blessing of the
Conner Barlett and the Barlett Family
firstfruits (first devotion, first dime and first day) to flow out to the rest of our
Elizabeth Hicks – daughter, Jody Phillips
resources.
Rachael Helms
Cecil Bailey – brother, Brenda Stogsdill
3) TEAM—WORD
Whitnee Lee
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. Soft Touch (Cancer Treatment)
Linda Brown -sister, Ronnie Starks
Pat Mullinex -mother, Jeff Mullinex
GIVE GOD THE FIRST DAY OF E VERY WEE K. You should fellowship
Alfred Boyd -family, Chelsa Bright
with a group of believers around the word of God every Sunday in our church.
BJ Demarge
Grant Stoner - uncle, Jessica Buckallew
QUALITY CHRISTIANITY INVOLVES THREE THINGS
Tameka Bedell - friend of Starks family
§ Keeping Christ at the center (your core relationship of worship to God) Carole Jones - mother, James Jones
§ Keeping the body of Christ a priority (your congregational relationship of Sara Zwahlen - friend of Kay Brockmeyer
walking with us) Camille Trapasso - stage 4 liver cancer
§ Basing beliefs and actions on the mind of Christ (your church relationship in Brittany Nieves - niece, Jim & Lin Tonty
the Word) Martha Gaskin - niece, Dave Hill
Henry Thrower – brother, Nicole Thrower
Donna Schlaikjer – co-worker, Teresa Burton
Elijah Irangi – father, Carol Irangi
Melissa McGhee – niece, Liz Clary
Laura Peterson
Aileen McMahan
Conner Bartlett
Active Duty Military
Mark Johnson Rich Gitschlag Paige Grantham
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
Doug Leslie same things over and over.
Dorothy Williams
Larry Franklin 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 God’s 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 prayer—the posture, the
time, place—rather 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.
Davaile Durham Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-92

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