Prayer Resources and Strategies
to Confront our Hidden Enemy:
COVID-19
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
P.O. Box 5152
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"Praying for All in Authority"
"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)
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Prayer Strategy #1 - IFA
Prayer Strategy #2 - ATD
Prayer Strategy #3 - Prayer Calls
Prayer Strategy #4 - Pray for Children
Prayer Resource #1 - Paula White
Prayer Resource #2 - Dave Butts
Prayer Resource #3 - Laura Densmore
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Prayer Strategy #1 - IFA
Prayer Strategy #1 - IFA
Prayer Wall for Corona virus
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, IFA developed a Coronavirus Prayer Wall. The heartfelt and touching prayers posted there have encouraged and uplifted us. It is a place to post the first name of someone who has the virus as well as post a prayer. Over 24,000 prayers have been posted since Friday, March 13, 2020! Click the link to read and pray agreement and/or post your own prayer.
We want to also offer you a bookmark-style prayer guide that is suitable for sharing with anyone who would like prayer during this national crisis. Called "How Do I Find Peace?," it offers Scriptures and prayers all about the peace of God, including a prayer of invitation to knowing God. Not only will this prayer guide encourage and support you, but also it is great to share with others who may not know the Lord or who may have fallen away.
Two sample prayers:
GOD OFFERS PEACE
Our Father in Heaven has this coronavirus under control. . . .You are redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb of Almighty God. No weapon formed against you will prosper. You shall condemn it. In the name of Jesus. You are healed by the blood that Jesus shed for you. (Veronica)
GOD PROMISES PEACE
Dear Heavenly Father,
Please lift those who have been in contact with someone who has the virus, lift the ones touched and ill; bring down fevers after they have accomplished burning up the virus, remove fear, let them know and feel the prayers on their behalf. Let them be aware of your presence. Let their bodies receive nourishment and cooling drinks of water, let their pantries be filled and overflowing with nutrients. As they are in this time of being apart, clothe them with patience, prayer and let the rest needed accomplish its work. Let them not infect anyone else.
As we come together as a Nation and People of Prayer, let your Healing and Covering blanket our Country, neighbors, and those throughout the world. Let hurting angry hearts be ministered to and change the voices of discord and curses to peace and blessings. We ask for our Leaders and Servants to hear Your Voice and heed Your Call, laying aside differences and work together. (Marte S.)
Prayer Strategy #2 - ATD
Prayer Strategy #2 - ATD (Awaken the Dawn)
Living Room Prayers
In the midst of a global pandemic, God has a way forward! He is alive and he is with us! We believe that there is a living room revival that will bring us together as family, call us to a life of encountering Jesus in a vital way, and mitigate the crisis through worship and prayer! This is an opportunity for our homes and families to become houses of prayer!
Sign up for one or more hours per week to worship and pray from your living room or small group live-streamed as part of our day and night offering of love to Jesus in the midst of the crisis! Our goal is to go 24/7 on livestream from living rooms and small gatherings across the nations. Now is the time for more prayer, repentance, community and worship than ever. Worship to stop the plague!
Dates: March 22-April 4 (possibly continuing longer).
To learn more, please go here.
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A note from the editor:
Some of us (like myself) do not have the technology on hand in order to participate in this global strategy of NONSTOP WORSHIP, but we DO bless those who can!CHPP encourages all of our readers who CAN participate in this strategic time of worship to please do so.
Again, you can sign up to participate in this huge effort -- which launches TOMORROW -- by going here.
SEND JUDAH FIRST!
Prayer Strategy #3 - Prayer Calls
Prayer Strategy #3: Prayer Calls
(Submitted by Dave Butts, Chairman, National Day of Prayer)
A note from the editor:
This past week, most of us have been really challenged as we have tried to reach out to each other on conference calls. We are either getting a busy signal, or if we do get in, the level of static is so severe . . . we cannot hear each other talk!
God has heard our prayers for this situation to be resolved. Please read below for that answer! Amen.
Hi friends,
Hope this email finds you safe and sheltered from the coronavirus. It's such an unusual time in our nation, with fear, anxiety and shortages seeming to rule. But the Church is rising up and declaring that Jesus is Lord and we accept no other ruler, especially a killer virus. Prayer is exploding across our nation and world and it's a good time to be a person of prayer.
In my last email, I suggested jumping in on phone and internet prayer calls and helping lead this movement of prayer. You can also start your own very easily. Let me tell you about a conversation I had today with a friend of mine who is the President of FreeConferenceCalls.com. The number of calls using their service has exploded positively. He has set up a free service especially for prayer calls. It's very simple.
Here are the steps for the prayer leader hosting the call to follow:
1.The main phone number for you to call as the leader is 720-820-2020, which sets you up as the host on the call.
2.The instructions will say: "To enter a call, put in the access code. To host a call, hit #."
3.As the host, you will hit #.
4.The access code will be your phone number with the area code: Example (555) 555-5555
5.Give those you wish to invite to the call the same number: 720-820-2020 to enter the call.
6.Tell them to enter your cell number as the Access Code.
7.Be sure you are on the call 10 minutes before the time you give the others to call in.
Here is a sample instruction to give those you wish to invite:
1. To get to the prayer call, dial 720-820-2020
2. Here is the access code to put in: (insert your cell number with area code)
3. Please don't enter the call more than 2-3 minutes early or you could be shut out of the call. If that happens, hang up and re-enter at the time of the call.
Up to 1000 people can be on your call at a time. Use that as often as you want! No cost to you or those who call.
What an amazing time for us if we will use it wisely!
Blessings!
Dave Butts
A note from the editor:
Dave has given us permission to share his own email address with all of you, should you have any questions about how to use this new system for prayer calls!
You can reach him via email at:
dave@harvestprayer.com
- Father God, we thank You for providing this new technology, so that we can reach each other and bring our petitions before Your Throne of Grace. We bless FreeConferenceCall.com for providing this generous service to the Body of Christ, and we give You the praise, Holy One, amen.
- "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)
Prayer Strategy #4 - Praying for Children
Prayer Strategy #4: Pray for Children
The 24/7 National Strategic Prayer Network
Designates Specific Hours to Pray for our Children and our Youth
Begins TOMORROW!
Due to the current Chinese coronavirus crisis, children are out of school, businesses have closed, and people have been told to work from home. Others who feel they may have been exposed to the virus are self-quarantining and isolating themselves. Families are not able to go in and visit with grandparents who live in nursing facilities, and everyone is focused on practicing good hygiene and social distancing to prevent becoming ill!
Across this nation, the "battle" has intensified enormously . . . in both the spiritual and natural realms. People are seeking reassurance and encouragement, and they are looking for that comfort that can only be found in Christ. We are honored to be able to provide a setting in which that can take place...in prayer . . . on the 24/7 National Children's and Youth Prayer Call.
As we prayed about the situation, those who serve on our Advisory Team felt led to open up a specific hour daily on our conference call line, so that families could come together and pray...parents, children, youth, grandparents and extended family members and friends!
The initial call will take place from 3-4 PM (Eastern Time), on Sunday, March 22nd
and will continue daily at 3-4 PM for the entire week.
The call in number is: 605-475-3250 code: 679314 #
Our prayer is that all generations will rise up...and like David's mighty men . . . children, youth, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles . . . will take their positions and stand their ground in every state, to pray on behalf of this nation and our people! If this resonates with you, please join us beginning this Sunday at 3 PM. Feel free to invite others you know to join in!With blessings and love,
The 24/7 National Children's and Youth Prayer Call
Administrators: Maureen Bravo and Pastor Ioan Peia
and
Advisors:
John Robb, Mary Tome, Kathleen Trock and Linda Myers
Prayer Resource #1 - Paula White
Prayer Resource #1 - Paula White
Trump Adviser Paula White:
'God Is Your Resting Place' in This Age of Coronavirus
Pastor Paula White spoke with CBN's David Brody about how to conquer fear during this worldwide coronavirus crisis. White is President Trump's spiritual advisor and close friend. This excerpt of the interview aired today on CBN's Faith Nation show. Her advice is below.
"The enemy, what we call Satan, only has a few tools and one of those is fear. Then, the reason that he operates so much in fear, and it's okay to feel afraid, it's okay to be anxious a little bit, it's not like we're not human and don't have real concerns - doesn't mean we have to live by that fear."
"Those of you that might not have a relationship with God, they're looking at our lives (as Christians) and saying, 'How are you so peaceful during this time? How is there a calmness? How is there not this panic?' It doesn't mean that we don't use our brains. It means that we understand a few things: The Bible says for us to fight the good fight of faith. The Bible tells us we've not been given a spirit of fear but of love and of power and of a sound mind. Jesus said my peace I leave with you as if He willed us His peace." "God is your resting place. The Bible says some call on chariots and horses, but we'll call on the Lord. When there are things that feel so out of control in our life, we need each other, we need encouragement. And most of all, we need to call upon God. There are people that are on the fence or people that are agnostic. There are people that don't know what they believe, and are truly experiencing panic and phobias and terror and fright and fear and all the things that the enemy wants to bombard us."
"But I've always said that the church has never been a museum for saints. It's always been a hospital for those that are hurting. We are praying for our first responders and our medical doctors, for CDC, for our president, for everyone. Not everyone has health centers, some do and some have now become testing centers and are using the churches. We're helping in all different ways."
"But I think the greatest way we always can help as pastors is to offer true hope, and true faith. And faith is not, what we say, false evidence appearing real. We're not denying facts. We're saying, in the midst of this circumstance, in the midst of this pandemic, it did not catch God off guard. And this too shall pass. And God does have answers, and if we'll sit and relax in him and calm down all the noise for a minute, calm down the chaos, I believe that God, as He has for thousands of thousands of years, delivered his people, has given them answers. It doesn't mean everything turns out just the way you want."
"Anyone who's ever read my book knows if I had things the way they want, I would not have gone through all the literal chaos and hell I went through, but David, God arms, you know, you can go through a situation of crisis. But that crisis doesn't have to get in you. And that's not to minimize what we're going through, because it's very real. It's very serious. But I do know, this too shall pass."
(CBN)
Read more here.
Prayer Resource #2 - Dave Butts
Prayer Resource #2: Dave Butts
Praying the Word Over the Coronavirus Crisis
Does it seem to you that life is out of control right now? Many believers are worried and concerned as the Coronavirus ravages the earth. And yet, we have an All-Powerful Father who was not surprised in the least by this seemingly catastrophic event in world history.
The Corona Virus has sparked fear, stress, uncertainty, hoarding, greed, panic, hostility and more! All of these things are not God's desire for His people. In fact, Jesus calls us to courage, peace, boldness, generosity, level-headedness and kindness! If the people of God begin to exhibit the characteristics of the world in this hour, our Enemy, Satan, will win a great victory! However, if those who are committed to being Christ followers will stand firm and seek His face in this moment, God will receive great glory!
Let's resolve to lean into greater faith, asking God to revive and awaken us, His people. How then, should we pray in the midst of this "unknown" evil that has overtaken our entire world? Let's look to God's Word to inform our prayers.
> > > To continue reading this article and praying through the six prayer topics listed, please go here.
Published by: Harvest Prayer Ministries
Written by Dave Butts, Chairman, National Prayer Committee
For original text, please go here.
Prayer Resource #3 - Laura Densmore
Prayer Resource #3: Laura Densmore
Get Ready for the Journey of your life!
Laura has seen, too, that this period is a time of REST before a time of GREAT ACTIVITY to come.
To read her insightful and encouraging article, please go here.
NO FEAR!
About CHPP
About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
Our Mission Statement
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a ministry which is positioned on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., helping members of the Body of Christ to "pray for those in authority over us" in our federal government. Our primary purpose is to offer intercession on site for the members of Congress and their staffs each day that the Senate and the House of Representatives are in session; and our chief prayer focus is that "God's will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." [Matthew 6:10].
Because Jesus Christ has shed His blood for all, we, too, pray for ALL, in a nonpartisan manner. Also, because the scriptures indicate that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 4:17), we are confident that fervent prayer, offered in the halls of the highest chambers of government in our land, can avail much for America. Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes those who feel called to join us, engaging in this strategic work of intercession for our nation: "For there is no power but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God." [Romans 13:1]
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We Welcome Your Gifts
We Welcome Your Gifts
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners (CHPP) is a 501(c)(3), tax- exempt, faith-based, ministry, dedicated to praying for our leaders (1 Tim. 2:1-4). CHPP relies solely on the gifts of our readers to continue this work; thus we greatly appreciate your help in supporting this publication. Offerings may be sent to: Capitol Hill Prayer Partners, P.O. Box 5152, Herndon, VA 20172-1970. Please make checks payable to: CHPP. THANK YOU!
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Reading the Bible Together
WELCOME TO OUR BIBLE READATHON!
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." (Habakkuk 2:14)
> > > Reading the Word of God over our nation, six nights per week!! ALL NIGHT LONG!
We are now reading the Word of God every night (except on Sunday mornings) from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EDT. We are reading through the whole Word, from Genesis to Revelation, and beginning again in Genesis when finished. [As of this writing, over the past three years, we have now "read through" the entire Word of God sixty-five times, nonstop. Hallelujah!]
Our numbers of readers continues to grow over time. All are welcome to join, as we use "the weapons of OUR warfare" to confront our enemy and BRING HIM DOWN through the LOVE of our Messiah and, by faith, setting captives free!
Our conference number is: 712-432-0075. The access code is: 206425#.
Please call at any time from midnight to 6:00 a.m. EST! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN OUR "WARFARE IN THE NIGHT", USING THE WEAPON OF HIS WARFARE - THE WORD OF GOD!
"For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
> > > A footnote: 2020 has been declared "the Year of the Bible."
Hallelujah!!
Please join us as, together, we "soak the very atmosphere of our nation" in the WORD OF GOD!
In closing, let us decree together that . . .
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
AMEN!!
Reminder!
Our conference number is: 712-432-0075.
The access code is: 206425#.
And . . . once again . . . welcome!
Sara Ballenger, President
Janet Dibble, Bible Readathon Coordinator
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners