Kingdom Prayer

Matthew 9:35-3835 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” -40 Day Prayer: praying for family, church and country 3 themes Purification-through repentancePerseverance by faithPreparation with hope The essence of prayer is a seeking of God’s presence and power.What is the purpose of prayer? “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”The ultimate direction of prayer: Harvest for THE KINGDOM of God    The Lord’s Prayer: "Let your kingdom come and let your will be done”  Why 40 Days of Prayer? the Kingdom of God I Timothy 2:1-2First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quite lives in all godliness and holiness. 1.     Breakthroughs:2.     Powerful Gospel Ministry3.     Revival  The Kingdom Prayer 1. we pray with the Kingdom Mindset: Discernment, Compassion and Hope Discernment: V.36 they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherdCompassion: 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them,Hope: Verse 37: "Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful.'"  2. we pray for the Harvest of the Kingdom.  37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”Why pray first?a.   Jesus wants us to understand the importance of prayer in the kingdom work. b. Jesus wants us to participate in the kingdom work from the inside out.                 Prayer is the starting point of any ministry for the Kingdom.  Praying for the Kingdom Workers1. Praying for the existing workers:2.     Praying for the future workers:3.     Praying for yourself