May 2018 PRAYER GUIDE

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10. May Staff Division to Pray for: (7 MINUTES) 1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV) 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Prayer/Women’s Ministry/Assimilation Coordinator Kelly Williams, Anslee Hagan Bookstore/Coffee Counter/Generosity Coordinator Dottie Setran, Rosa Wheeler, Dot Bumpus, Dylan Crawford

May 2018 PRAYER GUIDE

PREPARING TO PRAY

THANKSGIVING FOR AND CLAIMING ANSWERED PRAYERS (10 MINUTES) Take the time to go back through the 10 major requests, articulating by faith, asking God to answer our prayers according to His divine will and purpose. Thank Him for hearing and answering our prayers, and for the continued blessings over Biltmore. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 (ESV) 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.

Throughout the ages people have approached God in many different ways (Acts 17:23). As Christ followers we approach God our Father through Jesus Christ His Son, and God’s Word in Matthew 6 gives guidance and instruction. Prayer is about spending time with our Father, trusting Him and acknowledging His greatness and our need of Him. The acronym – ACTS – may be helpful in focusing our thoughts and glorifying our Father as we pray.

ADORATION (5 MINUTES)

Means worship – recognizing and acknowledging God for who He is. Psalm 68:35 (ESV) 35 Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel— he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!

CONFESSION (5 MINUTES)

Means admission – agreeing with God about the sin in our lives; admitting it, confessing it, and turning away from any and all things that dishonor and displease God. Psalm 51:2 (ESV) 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!

THANKSGIVING (5 MINUTES)

Means thankful – spending time with God and thanking Him for the forgiveness of sins, and the blessing of being His child, and the privilege of serving Him; thanking Him and naming the blessings one by one. Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

SUPPLICATION (5 MINUTES)

Means request – making requests to God on behalf of others, praying for God’s will in the lives of family, extended family and friends, people in your sphere of influence: school, workplace and neighborhood, as well as people around the world. Jeremiah 33:3 (ESV) 3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

1. In Jesus’ name, may the power of God fall upon Biltmore like never before. (7 MINUTES) Romans 15:13 (ESV) 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

• God’s power to fill us with joy of the Lord and the power of the Holy Spirit so that others know and see Biltmore as a people full of overflowing joy of the Holy Spirit. • God’s power to fall upon our worship services and our ministries that are reaching people from our preschoolers to our senior adults. • God’s power to fall upon each mission endeavor we undertake regionally, statewide, nationally and internationally.

2. Pastor Bruce as he teaches through Galatians. (7 MINUTES) Acts 4:29 (ESV) 29 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.

• Boldness and clarity as he preaches and proclaims the truth of God’s Word. • Continuous strength and protection for him and his family.

3. Campus Facilities (13 MINUTES) James 1:6 (ESV) 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

• Continued guidance and direction of permanent facilities for Franklin and Swannanoa campuses. • Biltmore En Espanol launch in the Fall

4. Ministry Opportunities (7 MINUTES) 1 Peter 4:11 (ESV) 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

• Mother’s Day Service: May 13 • Disaster Relief Mission-Lumberton: May 20-26 • Vertical • Prison Ministry • Upcoming: VBS (various dates) Student Camp July 23-28

5. Starting Point Classes (7 MINUTES) Philippians 1:6 (ESV) 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

• Those who join Biltmore to understand their role as servants, and give them a heart for spiritual growth and ministry.

6. Foster Care (12 MINUTES) May is National Foster Care Month-Pray: Psalm 62:5-8 (ESV) “For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”

•The workers: in the legal system, the home, the church. Willing hearts, safe environments, employees in the system to not grow weary. •The families: changed lives in the biological families. Army of foster parents, adoptive parents to be multiplied & passionate about the children they adopt. •The children: salvation, safety, “a forever family,” heal hurts, forgiveness. Those that have “aged out” to be mentored, to find their “forever family” as adults. •The church: leaders, families, unity, passion, compassion, to have a heart of prayer. •The future: speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Proverbs 31:8a For more information go to biltmorechurch.com/fostercare