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1. “Prayer vigil” just sounds too somber for Kristina, so we’re calling this an all-day
party—in God’s house!...
Imagine: all day today, God’s got a sign on the door of his
throne room, saying “Prayer party TODAY for Kristina—
come in, let’s talk!” So one of us shows up about 5 am, talks
to Him for 15 mins or so and leaves to come back and visit
later, perhaps. That’s when another “partier” comes by to
chat, hang out and share their deep concerns about what’s
going on. Fifteen minutes later, someone else comes by and
spends some time. On and on throughout the day, the door
is revolving and people are flowing through the “open
house.” We spend time with Him, He listens; we listen to
Him as he shares from his Word with us. Throughout the
day, He’s hearing all about Kristina, her family and her
situation…let’s enjoy our privileged position of petitioning
God on her behalf and, meanwhile, enjoy the “party”! Let the

2. “Prayer is intimacy with God that leads to the fulfillment of His purposes.” (Alvin Reid)
SUGGESTIONS TO HELP GUIDE YOUR
CONVERSATION…
 Start with an open Bible--let God Consider this…
have the first word:
While you can talk in normal prayer—a
 Find a favorite verse of yours and silent time with your eyes closed, you can
ask yourself what that verse tells also simply sit with a cup of coffee and
you about God’s character. Thank talk out loud. Or simply just in your
and praise Him for that aspect of thoughts.
Himself. Writing out your prayers helps some to stay
focused—and sometimes writing these
 Peruse the various names or titles thoughts, concerns and petitions for
of God. (See the next slide for this!) miracles provides us with great evidence
Thank Him for being any of these in the future to look back on (“I’d
things. forgotten that I prayed about that
detail—and just look how it turned out!”)
 Find other verses you have always
held close to your heart—again, The reality that Jesus is listening is…real!
So chat like He’s the Friend that He is
thank Him for being these things. and talk like you would to anyone.
 If any of this leaves you feeling a
little “small” and unworthy—go
with that! (That’s the Holy Spirit Pay attention to…
guiding you.) Where your heart is leading you. Instincts,
 Confess (clear your mind and intuition, having a sense of urgency,
conscience of) anything that has feeling prompted to say
something…those are signs that God’s
kept you from being nearer to Him Holy Spirit is guiding you in your
than you’d like. praying.
“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow,
 Ask God to guide your but only empties today of its strength.” (Charles H.
praying…and then take some Spurgeon)
moments to listen for Him. Be still
and listen.

3. GOD…
References and quotes taken from “The 29:59 Plan: A Guide to Communion with God” by Peter M. Lord and Daniel
Henderson
 Jehovah-Jireh (The Lord Provides): 1 John 4:9; Psalm The Holy Spirit…”The Sent One” (John
116:5, 8, 16-17. 14:26), “The Comforter” (John 14:16), “The
 Jehovah-Rophe (The Lord Heals): Isaiah 53:4-5; 1 Peter
Indweller” (1 Cor. 3:16; Gal. 4:6; Heb. 3:7), “The
2:24. Truth” (John 16:1, 13-14; 1 Cor. 2:10), “The Fruit
Producer” (Gal. 5:22-23), “The Prayer Teacher”
 Jehovah-Nissi (The Lord Our Banner): 1 Chronicles (Eph. 2:18; Rom. 8:26; Jude 20), “The Renewer” (Titus
29:11-13. 3:5; 2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Thess. 1:6), “The Gift Giver” (1
 Jehovah-Rohi (The Lord My Shepherd): John 10:14, 3-4; Cor. 12:4, 11, 7), “The Uniter and Builder” (Eph. 2:22,
Psalm 23:3-5; John 14-26. 20, 21), “The Assurer” (Eph. 1:13-14), “The Giver of
the Word” (2 Pet. 1:21), “The Guide” (Rom. 8:14, 13),
 Jehovah-Shalom (The Lord My Peace): Isaiah 9:6;
“The Filler” (Eph. 5:18,9), “The Baptizer” (1 Cor.
Romans 8:31-35; Psalm 29:11.
12:13; Matt. 3:11)
 Jehovah-Tsidkenu (The Lord our Righteousness):
Psalm 119:137; 119:142; 48:10: Daniel 9:14; Hosea 14:9; 1
Corinthians 1:30; Romans 10:4. Lord Jesus Christ…”The Alpha” (Rev.
1:8), “The Beloved” (Eph. 1:6), “The Counselor”
 Jehovah-Shammah (The Lord is Present): Isaiah 66:1-2;
(Isaiah 28:29; Col. 2:3), “The Deliverer” (Rom. 11:26;
Hebrews 13:5-6; Psalm 139:7-8.
Ps. 18:2) “The Emmanuel” (Is. 7:14; Matt. 1:23; John
 Jehovah-M’Kaddesh (The Lord Who Sanctifies): Isaiah 14:9), “The Faithful One” (1 Thess. 5:24; Rev. 3:14; 2
6:3; 57:15; 1 John 1:5; Revelation 4:8; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Cor. 1:20; Deut. 7:9), “The God of the Whole Earth”
Revelation 15:4. (Is. 54:5; Matt. 28:18), “The Christ” (Matt. 1:21; Phil.
 “The Head of all Things” (Colossians 1:15-20; 2:10) 2:9-10), “The Nazarene,” (John 1:1, 14; Matt. 2:23;
16:16), “The Only Begotten” (John 1:18, 3:16), “The
 “The Lamb of God” (John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6; Rom. 5:1; Eph. 2:14),
Colossians 1:13-14; Revelation 5:12-13) “The Righteous Judge” (2 Tim. 4:7-8)
 “The Savior” (John 3:17; Acts 4:12; Jude 24-25)
 “The Way, The Truth, And The Life” (John 14:6; Hebrews As Is Your Name, O God, So Is
10:19-20; Ephesians 2:18; John 8:32)
Your Praise…Creator (Jer. 32:17; Ps. 89:11,
 “The Bread of Life” (John 6:48, 33, 35, 50-51) 74:16), Almighty (Jer. 32:17-19), All-Knowing (Ps.
 “The Light of the World” (John 1:9, 8:12; Revelation 21:23) 129:1-6), Ever-Present (Ps. 139:7-12), Immutable
(Mal. 3:6; Heb. 13:8; Ps. 119:89-91), Ruler (Ps. 24:8;
 “The Only Mediator” (1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 1:3, 7:25)
Amos 9:5-6, Is. 45:7, 1 Tim. 6:15-16), Living (Jer. 10:10-
 “King of Kings” (Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:15) 17, 14, 16; Is. 44:6; Ps. 135:3. 5-6, 15-17), Love (1 Tim.

4. “Courage is fear that has said its
prayers.” (Dorothy Bernard) YOU’RE
DONE!
Didn’t that go
quickly? Do you
feel “lighter”?
Come back later
today when you
think about it—
the party doesn’t
stop and we all
know Kristina and
her family need all
the prayers they
can get!