Seated with Christ we decree from a higher place with Kingdom authority
AGLOW: HOUSE OF PRAYER
Aglow is a dynamic ministry established and led by the Holy Spirit since 1967. The Ministry has its presence in more than 170 nations. Aglow stands on two legs: PRAYER and EVANGELISM. Aglow is interdenominational and as such a House of Prayer for many nations. (Mark 11:17). Intercessory prayer is part of our destiny and call.
God by His divine grace has given to this ministry AIR SUPERIORITY: In aerial warfare, air superiority is the highest level of dominance when one side holds complete control of the skies.
Aglow has a kingdom call. We are seated with Christ in the heavenlies to raise our voices higher and louder as never before to declare his purposes all across the nations. Yes, we have air superiority but God has also given us voices like megaphones to sound his purposes loud and clear so all may hear, be saved, and align with his kingdom purposes. This is our time, your time to sound it loud and clear. Joel 2:1 “blow the trumpet…sound the alarm…”
We are called to pray as a ‘BRIDE’. All that is of Heaven is ours. The manifold promises of God and His great inheritance for the saints are waiting for us to claim. The destiny of the nation and every nation is in the hands of the prayer warriors. This is now the time for the voice of God’s brides (men and women)to be heard louder and louder. Clearer and clearer!
Dutch Sheet said to Aglow: ‘your prayers are like spiritual ‘bombs’ go deal with the enemy!’ We are to pray relentlessly as apostolic, prophetic watchmen intercessors declaring and dropping spiritual ‘bombs’ of truth, righteousness and grace that will defeat the works of the enemy over the earth.
It was God’s original purpose and design for us to reign on this earth (Genesis 1) and His intention for us has never changed. Does it stir a passion and excitement in you when you think of what can be accomplished through the prayers of the saints?
Prayer is the foundation and a powerful key to Aglow International – We have many groups meeting to pray throughout the nation.
Aglow Leadership
Pray God’s purposes will be accomplished through the ministry
Local Outreach
Pray people will receive the gospel of Jesus
Government
Pray for all in authority 1 Tim 2: 1-4
We have a global vision and we pray for our nation and the nations of the world, knowing that prayer is the key to the Kingdom of God being established on the earth!
Seven Spheres of Influence
Ever since creation, various institutions have been set up. These institutions often have tremendous impacts on nations and societies. Where these institutions operate according to God’s principles that nation is blessed. Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD.”
In 1975, Bill Bright (Campus Crusade), Loren Cunningham (YWAM) and Francis Schaeffer were each given a similar message, simultaneously from God. That message was, if we are to impact any nation for Jesus Christ, then we would have to affect the seven spheres or mountains that are the pillars of any society. These seven spheres are: Government, Family, Education, Religion/Church, Judiciary/Law, Business and Media, Arts and Entertainment.
It is here where culture can be won or lost.
It is through these spheres of influences that SOULS will be reached to find their identity in Christ.
Aglow has picked up the importance of the “Seven Spheres of Influence”. We have used them in various prayer walks in the nation. It is our prayer that you can pick them up as well for your nations and communities.
Below are some prayer points for each Sphere of Influence.
You can seek God’s face for more prayer insights relevant to your geographical area.
GOVERNMENT
1 Timothy 2:1-2 : “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplication, prayers and intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and a peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”
Pray for both Houses of Parliament at Westminster: House of Commons and House of Lords, the Welsh Assembly, the Scottish Parliament and Northern Ireland. Pray for God’s direction, wisdom and unity amongst all Parties to work together for the welfare of the United Kingdom.
Pray for the ongoing negotiations with BREXIT. Pray for the Conservative voters to choose the right Leader and Prime Minister for the nation. Pray that the elected Prime Minister will lead the nation with godly wisdom and truth.
Pray for the Government, for God’s wisdom and directions as they deal with these sensitive issues: Abortion Decriminalisation Bill: Decree LIFE over the lives of babies born and unborn; the National Health, Mental Health treatment for young people, Religious persecution and freedom; and Relationship and Sex Education and Marriage.
Pray for the welfare of all parliamentarians and their families. Pray God’s protection for the staff working all governmental departments including security.
Pray for Members of Parliament (MP), Mayors and Councillors within your Locality by name.
Pray for Civic Centres and Local Councils to initiate and establish services and programmes that will benefit community members especially the youth and the vulnerable.
On the 16th of May the Offensive Weapon Bill became a law, bringing in new police powers and legislation to keep knives off the streets. The Bill is for the police to tackle knife crime and acid attacks and the risk of criminals obtaining powerful firearms. Please pray seriously into this!
FAMILY
The family as an institution was established by God. In Genesis 1: 26-28 it is stated “Then God said, Let us make man according to Our likeness… So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them be fruitful and multiply…”
Pray that the family unit will be as God intended it to be. Pray Christian families will set examples that will influence society, and that Christian marriages will appeal to the younger generation.
Pray that the family unit will be the place where children would be taught godly principles, righteousness, self-worth and for them to receive positive affirmation and love.
Pray that God will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the children’s hearts to their fathers – Malachi 4:5-6. Pray for family reconciliations where there are issues and for household salvation.
Pray for single parents, for strength to handle the challenges of bringing up children on their own. Pray for God’s grace, favour and strength for families who take care of loved ones with health and social issues.
Pray for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll and members of the Royal Family.
EDUCATION
PROVERBS 22: 6-8 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Read also Psalm 78:1-4.
Pray that all educational institutions will be places where pupils and students would be taught the right curriculum and godly principles of life.
Pray for those who make decisions regarding the curriculum, for godly wisdom and understanding as they decide what is to be taught in schools, colleges and universities.
Pray that the educational environment will encourage children and the younger generation to stay at school and have a better future. Pray against bullying.
Pray God’s wisdom and protection for teachers, lecturers and all staff members. Pray for School Governors, Board Members and Parents as they contend for biblical truth.
Pray that the practice of prayer and reading bibles will be restored to schools, and that children are permitted to practice their Christian faith at school. Pray for private schools.
RELIGION/THE CHURCH
Matthew 16:18-19 Jesus said: “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
God has given His Church Keys and Air Superiority to open doors and to close ungodly doors. The heart cry of His Church should be “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.”
The Church is called to BIRTH THE PURPOSES OF GOD IN THE EARTH. And one way is through intercessory prayers.
Pray for all Christian Ministries and Organizations to stand in unity and be an effective witness and influence in United Kingdom and Worldwide.
Pray for the fivefold offices to be established in His Church for the equipping of the saints: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers. Ephesians 4:11-13.
Pray for spiritual growth and development, unity and cooperation among believers with a zeal and passion for the lost.
Pray for open doors and opportunities to share the Gospel in power and authority and for people to be receptive. (1 Cor. 2:1-4; 2 Tim 3:16 4:4) Pray that those who as yet have not surrendered to Christ will encounter the Truth and find their identity in Him.
Pray for Christians facing persecution in other nations because of their faith. Pray for God’s peace, strength and protection for them.
JUDICIARY/LAW
Luke 4:18: Jesus Said “The spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”
The Spirit of the God is hovering over the world to establish truth and righteous judgements in the Courts and Justice Systems to set captives free.
Pray for the Law Enforcement Agencies – the Police, CPS (Crime Prosecution service), Barristers, Solicitors and Judges as they go about their duties, that they would do so with love, compassion honesty and integrity sensitivity and fairness.
Pray for the Courts and Prisons to be places of moral and spiritual restoration of people’s dignity.
Pray for God’ wisdom and protection for Prison Governors, Officers and all the working staff in Her Majesty’s Prisons as sometimes they are faced with difficult issues.
Pray that the men, women, young and old who find themselves in these situations will encounter God and be set free with new identity and live a brilliant, fulfilled life in Christ Jesus.
Pray for Agencies involved with Human Rights issues e.g. Human Trafficking, Amnesty International etc. Pray that those involved in this trade will have a change of heart.
MEDIA, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Pray for the Media and news readers that they would be compelled to communicate truth and not be biased. Pray for a spirit of integrity to be the strongest influence.
Pray for the safety of journalists in dangerous situations.
Pray that Christians will be able to make positive contributions as they work within this sphere of influence.
Thank God for all positive effects of social media and the internet. Pray for social media, that good and protective boundaries will be put in place.
Pray for Hollywood writers and producers, that they would have a powerful encounter with the living God that will influence the films that are released. Pray for Christians to excel in these fields.
Pray for Worship Teams and Song writers that God will give them visions and dreams to release “the SOUNDS OF HEAVEN” that will influence the nation and the earth.
FINANCE/BUSINESS (Economy)
In Deuteronomy 28:1-14 God promised financial and economic blessings for Israel. These blessings are for the nation as well.
Pray and decree financial breakthrough for all businesses across the entire nation.
Pray for those involved in the farming industry for abundant harvest.
Pray that there will be more opportunities for new investments and economic growth and stability in the nation. Pray for more job opportunities.
Pray for the Banking Institutions. Decree that they will go about their work with integrity and honesty. Pray against fraud and illegal transactions.
Pray Companies will engage in genuine business, through Godly transactions, that will bring prosperity to local people and communities.
Pray for financial breakthrough and prosperity for Christians and Christian organizations.
Outline for Prayer Walking
The bible clearly instructs us to pray for our cities and communities.
Genesis 13:17 – Arise, walk through the land…and I will give it to you
Joshua 1:3 – Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you
Jeremiah 29:7 – Seek the peace of the city…pray unto the Lord for it
Nehemiah 2:11-18 – Nehemiah encompassed Jerusalem, before building the wall.
Prayer walking is a great way to obey God’s command and systematically cover our cities and communities with prayer
It can be done in pairs or as an organised group. It may be as simple as walking around a neighbourhood or as complex as using a map to divide an entire city or locating a specific geographical area or targets.
PREPARATION AND STRATEGY FOR PRAYER WALKING
As you sense from God to prayer walk, pray for the strategy and the location and get your team in place (Prayer walking is best done in teams)
- Select a date, time and the area you plan to walk
- Prior to leaving spend time in personal prayer. Praise and worship God and ask Him to guide and set the agenda.
- Be discreet and sensitive not to draw attention to yourself whilst prayer walking. Nehemiah did it undercover
- Keep to public highways and places of access – DO NOT ENTER PRIVATE PROPERTY
- Always prayer walk with a partner
- Walk against the traffic and wear comfortable shoes
- Take drinking water with you
- Take your Bible to use in declaring the word of God and for use in ministry.
- Pray blessing on the area you walk through – people are drawn to God’s goodness Romans 2:4
- Pray for the Spirit of repentance to come upon residents and ask God to draw them to Himself
- Command all sinful bondages (Drugs, alcohol, abuse, gangs etc) be broken in the name of Jesus.
- Pray against strongholds of drug and alcohol addiction, bars, casinos, drug dealers house’s etc that you pass during the walk
- Pray for government leaders as you pas government buildings
- Pray for Law enforcement officials, and bind the spirit of lawlessness as you pass police stations
- Pray for schools, hospitals and businesses on your route
- Pray for churches asking God to send revival, unity and a new vision of the Great Commission, praying God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done
- Bind the spirit of poverty
- Be alert and display God’s love in practical acts of kindness as the opportunity arises.
- Declare specific scriptures over the area as God directs.
At the end of the walk, praise God for answered prayer and believe that what you have prayed for is done in the Name of Jesus.