24/7 Prayer for the March Holidays [Day One]

Hello people!

For those who have stepped up in faith to participate in the movement, thank you and welcome! =)

I sincerely hope that the following week [begins at 0000 hour later] will be a spiritually enriching and fruitful one, one that allows us to draw closer to the heart & mind of God as we earnestly seek Him, and to perceive our personal calling from Him, so that His will for and through our lives may come to pass in the near future. (:

No matter which hour in the day/ night your prayer slot is, how intense your prayers are, rest assured that the God who keeps us and watches over us in Truth & Love hears them all and will answer them all (according to His way and timing).

As the first day is approaching, many of us may be a somewhat uncertain as to how to pray and what to pray for an entire hour. If you have this sense of apprehension, just think of it as a heart-to-heart chatting with someone you trust and love, a very close friend for example (after all, God is our Best Friend!), and the hour will be over before we realize.

For the first day, let us focus on setting our heart right before Him in prayer:

- To the best of your abilities, set aside a quiet place each day for prayer, a place where you’re unlikely to be interrupted or distracted.

- Fix your thoughts on Christ Jesus; meditate on His life and teaching, His death for us on the Cross, and His guidance and provision in our lives etc.

- Be patiently still and try to hear His small still voice (you can also read the Bible to be more in tune with God).

Here are some of the prayer items you can focus on for the first day, on the first day of 24/7 Movement:

1. Thanksgiving – Thank God for His redeeming grace; the Ultimate Sacrifice He has made for you and i on the Cross, so that we may have eternal life in Heaven and abundant life in His presence on Earth. Thank God for bringing us to ACS(I), where He is, where amazing friends are found, where we can receive world-class education. Thank Him also for carrying us through this Term, through all the trials and tribulations, which can build up our character and serve to strengthen our faith in Him (provided we remain faithful in Him).

2. Seek for forgiveness and empowerment – Many of us stumbled and fell for the past days, we need to humble ourselves before God to confess our sins, seek for His forgiveness and empowerment to turn away from us sins, and He will!

3. Ask the Lord to search our hearts and provide guidance– Many of us were so caught up with work that we have been neglecting our spiritual conditions, it’s a good time to turn back to God and allow Him to reveal to us the state of our souls so that we have a clear perception of our spiritual states. This must also be coupled seeking God’s guidance as to what to work on and how to work on our spiritual weaknesses. Remember the training of the soul is profitable for all things!

4. Submit ourselves to God – For some of us, it may be a time to recommit our lives into God’s loving and mighty hands in trust and humility. (: Do so with joy, for He is good and His love for each of us endures forever!

5. Wait on Him – Let us also learn to be still and be ready to hear Him speak through the Bible (you may combine this prayer slot with your usual QT if you’re pressed for time), thoughts, mental images etc

(: If you have any doubts to clarify, any prayer requests, or testimonies to share, feel free to leave a comment! It will be greatly appreciated. 

As different members of the Christian body within the walls of ACS (I), we are always encouraged to know how the Lord has been working among us. Should there be any struggles and prayer requests, we can commit to the Lord in prayer together. You can contact any of the leaders whose contact numbers are on the left-hand side of this blog. We’re all nice and friendly people whom you can trust. =)

Lastly, if you have just discovered this prayer movement and would like to join in, it’s not too late! Leave a comment or email xu.zhuoer@gmail.com your full name, contact details, and preferred hour of prayer. 

Thank you, and may God richly bless your 24/7 experience! =D