Canadian 40 day Prayer Ramp

In Canada we have a 40 day prayer ramp happening and I thought perhaps those that read this blog would enjoy participating even if you don't live in Canada, after all intercessory prayer is something that we are exhorted to do and the benefits will be in our blessings also.

Dear Prayer Partners,

Today is the first day of the 40 Day Prayer Ramp. Please join believers across Canada in prayer using the following devotional suggestions. Each day has a few verses of Scripture and a few suggested points to pray about.

You can download a PDF of the devotional materials for the entire 40 days (April 23 to June 1) at
http://files.efc-canada.net/min/ni/NI-PrayerRamp2008.pdf.(www.40dayprayerramp.com).

Or else just watch you e-mail inbox, because we will also be sending you a message each day consisting of that day’s devotional material.(I will be posting my daily messages here in the blog ;-})

Here is your Day 1 - April 23rd Devotional

Day 1 - April 23

Being good servants of the gospel

Scripture:
Eph 3:7-8 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power. Although I am less than the least of all God's people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Thought: As followers of Christ we are here as servants of the gospel. How do we do that? Paul tells us: to preach (in word and deed) … the unsearchable riches of Christ. May we be both humbled and excited about being given such a wonderful task!

Prayer points:
Effective: That all congregations become very effective servants of the gospel.
Powerful: That we feel the power of God as we serve the gospel to others
Humble: That, in true humility we serve others for the cause of Christ.
Available: That we be ready and open to serve others throughout our day as servants of this precious gospel.

David Arrol Macfarlane
Director, National Initiatives
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada


40 Day Prayer Devotional

Day 2 - April 24

Authentic Witnesses

Scripture:
“He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” Psalm 23: 2,3

What has this passage got to do with evangelism and outreach? Simply put, you cannot give out what you do not possess.

Prayer Points:
• Nothing replaces spending quality time with Jesus. Pray that disciples everywhere would discipline themselves to pursuing the presence of the Lord and to set that time aside as consecrated.

• Pray for willing, honest and yielded hearts that allow the Lord to lead us to the spiritual places of peace, refreshing, and restoration.

• Pray that the evidence and overflow of personal restoration would spill over as a witness to the goodness, joy and saving power of Jesus to everyone that we encounter.

Terry Long
Associate Director
National House of Prayer, Ottawa