HOW WE PRAY
The ACTIVATE THE CURE hour is based upon the FOUR PARTS OF PRAYER: Praise, Thanksgiving, Confession, and Intercession. Prayer sheets will be provided each week to facilitate the flow.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” –Psalm 100:4
"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess 5:18
Praise is different from thanksgiving, because it focuses on God’s character. We praise God for who he is, not what he has done. Thanksgiving is when we acknowledge what God has done.We begin our prayer time with PRAISE and THANKSGIVING, because it helps us to take our eyes off of ourselves and off of the cancer, and focus on God. When we focus on God and who he is, we realize that he is much bigger than our circumstances. It is also very important to honor God and give Him glory for what He has done.
Each week, the leader will select a specific attribute of God that is identified in the scripture --- for example, God is FAITHFUL. We will then read selected scriptures that highlight that attribute. Then, we enter into a time of praise and thanksgiving. Each participant is encouraged to praise God out loud as the Holy Spirit leads, and also to thank Him for what He has done in our lives in response to our prayers, especially those that have been prayed in ATC! What a great encouragement it is for all of us when we seek God working through our prayer time.
It is important that we don't make any prayer requests during this time; again, our focus is on GOD, not us.
CONFESSION
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
Confessing our sin cleanses us and gives us confidence that nothing in our heart will hinder our prayers. It also postures us in a place of humility before God and prepares our heart to receive His presence.
During our gatherings, we spend a short time in quiet confession. For those who are used to formal times of confession with a member of clergy, we respect this practice and encourage your participation in our quiet time of confession as well, recognizing that Jesus Himself is our High Priest and mediator before God (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 3:1; 4:14; 6:20).
INTERCESSION:
FOR EACH OTHER
"Then the king said to the man of God, 'Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.' So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king's hand was restored and became as it was before." 1 Kings 13:6
Jesus is our great intercessor (Hebrews 7:25; 1 Timothy 2:5) and by His example, we are encouraged and empowered to make petitions before the Lord (Mark 14:32-36). We pray in faith that God has heard our prayers and will answer them (1 John 5:14, 15).
The leader will begin the time of intercession by praying a specific scripture for herself or for someone she is representing. For example, if the scripture is from Jeremiah 17:14, the leader would insert the prayer recipient’s name as follows: “Heal ______, O LORD, and he/she shall be healed; Save _____, and he/she will be saved, for You are the recipient of _______’s praise.” The leader will continue praying other prayers for that same person as the Holy Spirit leads. Once the leader is finished praying (as indicated by a pause), others are encouraged to pray for that same person as the Lord leads them. A long pause signals that all prayers for that person have been exhausted.
The leader will then pray the scripture for the next person, and that person will then pray for himself so we learn his needs. Then everyone else will pray for that same person, according to the format above. This will continue until we have prayed for everyone.
While it is not necessary for every person present to repeat or pray into every prayer request, it is important that we all pray for each other so that we feel supported and loved (James 5:16). There is power in agreement (Matthew 18:19,20).
FOR LOCAL CANCER RESEARCH EFFORTS
"May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90:17
A unique feature of our ministry is our partnership with scientists, doctors, businesses, and organizations committed to cancer research. Each week, we will pray during our gatherings for specific researchers or organizations that have been brought to our attention by the Lord. The group leader will choose a scripture to pray over the person/organization, and then specific prayers will also be lifted. Those in attendance are encouraged to pray during this segment, as there is power in agreement for finding the cure! You are welcome to add prayers for your doctor if they are involved in research.
FOR THE MINISTRY OF "ACTIVATE THE CURE"
"Through you we push back our enemies; through your name we trample our foes." Psalm 44:5
Each week, we will take a few minutes to pray for the ministry of ACTIVATE THE CURE. Our vision - that every person diagnosed with cancer receive prayer and be cured - is a big vision and must itself be underpinned by prayer! You are welcome to add your prayers for the ministry.
DECLARATION FOR THE END OF CANCER!
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10:4
Every ACTIVATE THE CURE group will end their prayer time each week with the same declaration from scripture! Anointing and divine power are released when the body of Christ works in unity for the glory of God! (Psalm 133; John 17:22, 23; 2 Corinthians 10:4). Prayer is a weapon of warfare, and declaring the end of cancer is a critical piece to the mission of ACTIVATE THE CURE (Ephesians 6:18-20).
DECLARATION:
Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servants. For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, O God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation cancer brings to this nation. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O, Lord, listen! O, Lord, forgive! For the sake of your glory, God, do not delay! Demolish the stronghold of cancer in Jesus’ name! AMEN ------ From Daniel 9:17-19
During our prayer time together, please refrain from speaking in tongues out loud, praying the rosary, or using contemplative prayer practices.
The ACTIVATE THE CURE hour is based upon the FOUR PARTS OF PRAYER: Praise, Thanksgiving, Confession, and Intercession. Prayer sheets will be provided each week to facilitate the flow.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.” –Psalm 100:4
"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess 5:18
Praise is different from thanksgiving, because it focuses on God’s character. We praise God for who he is, not what he has done. Thanksgiving is when we acknowledge what God has done.We begin our prayer time with PRAISE and THANKSGIVING, because it helps us to take our eyes off of ourselves and off of the cancer, and focus on God. When we focus on God and who he is, we realize that he is much bigger than our circumstances. It is also very important to honor God and give Him glory for what He has done.
Each week, the leader will select a specific attribute of God that is identified in the scripture --- for example, God is FAITHFUL. We will then read selected scriptures that highlight that attribute. Then, we enter into a time of praise and thanksgiving. Each participant is encouraged to praise God out loud as the Holy Spirit leads, and also to thank Him for what He has done in our lives in response to our prayers, especially those that have been prayed in ATC! What a great encouragement it is for all of us when we seek God working through our prayer time.
It is important that we don't make any prayer requests during this time; again, our focus is on GOD, not us.
CONFESSION
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
Confessing our sin cleanses us and gives us confidence that nothing in our heart will hinder our prayers. It also postures us in a place of humility before God and prepares our heart to receive His presence.
During our gatherings, we spend a short time in quiet confession. For those who are used to formal times of confession with a member of clergy, we respect this practice and encourage your participation in our quiet time of confession as well, recognizing that Jesus Himself is our High Priest and mediator before God (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 3:1; 4:14; 6:20).
INTERCESSION:
FOR EACH OTHER
"Then the king said to the man of God, 'Intercede with the LORD your God and pray for me that my hand may be restored.' So the man of God interceded with the LORD, and the king's hand was restored and became as it was before." 1 Kings 13:6
Jesus is our great intercessor (Hebrews 7:25; 1 Timothy 2:5) and by His example, we are encouraged and empowered to make petitions before the Lord (Mark 14:32-36). We pray in faith that God has heard our prayers and will answer them (1 John 5:14, 15).
The leader will begin the time of intercession by praying a specific scripture for herself or for someone she is representing. For example, if the scripture is from Jeremiah 17:14, the leader would insert the prayer recipient’s name as follows: “Heal ______, O LORD, and he/she shall be healed; Save _____, and he/she will be saved, for You are the recipient of _______’s praise.” The leader will continue praying other prayers for that same person as the Holy Spirit leads. Once the leader is finished praying (as indicated by a pause), others are encouraged to pray for that same person as the Lord leads them. A long pause signals that all prayers for that person have been exhausted.
The leader will then pray the scripture for the next person, and that person will then pray for himself so we learn his needs. Then everyone else will pray for that same person, according to the format above. This will continue until we have prayed for everyone.
While it is not necessary for every person present to repeat or pray into every prayer request, it is important that we all pray for each other so that we feel supported and loved (James 5:16). There is power in agreement (Matthew 18:19,20).
FOR LOCAL CANCER RESEARCH EFFORTS
"May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-- yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90:17
A unique feature of our ministry is our partnership with scientists, doctors, businesses, and organizations committed to cancer research. Each week, we will pray during our gatherings for specific researchers or organizations that have been brought to our attention by the Lord. The group leader will choose a scripture to pray over the person/organization, and then specific prayers will also be lifted. Those in attendance are encouraged to pray during this segment, as there is power in agreement for finding the cure! You are welcome to add prayers for your doctor if they are involved in research.
FOR THE MINISTRY OF "ACTIVATE THE CURE"
"Through you we push back our enemies; through your name we trample our foes." Psalm 44:5
Each week, we will take a few minutes to pray for the ministry of ACTIVATE THE CURE. Our vision - that every person diagnosed with cancer receive prayer and be cured - is a big vision and must itself be underpinned by prayer! You are welcome to add your prayers for the ministry.
DECLARATION FOR THE END OF CANCER!
"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds." 2 Corinthians 10:4
Every ACTIVATE THE CURE group will end their prayer time each week with the same declaration from scripture! Anointing and divine power are released when the body of Christ works in unity for the glory of God! (Psalm 133; John 17:22, 23; 2 Corinthians 10:4). Prayer is a weapon of warfare, and declaring the end of cancer is a critical piece to the mission of ACTIVATE THE CURE (Ephesians 6:18-20).
DECLARATION:
Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servants. For your sake, O Lord, look with favor on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, O God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation cancer brings to this nation. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O, Lord, listen! O, Lord, forgive! For the sake of your glory, God, do not delay! Demolish the stronghold of cancer in Jesus’ name! AMEN ------ From Daniel 9:17-19
During our prayer time together, please refrain from speaking in tongues out loud, praying the rosary, or using contemplative prayer practices.
