HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH PRAYER DIARY SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE TIMES 8:00, 9:00 & 11:00A.M.

WEDNESDAYREVIVAL PRAYING
Chronological Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 4-6; Mark 8
Wednesday, March 4

MONDAYEVANGELISTIC PRAYER
Chronological Bible Reading: Numbers 34-36; Mark 6:29-56
Monday, March 2

TUESDAYFOCUS ON CHRISTS MIRACLES

Chronological Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 1-3; Mark 7
Tuesday, March 3

Prov. 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered
also himself.

John 4:48-49 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not
believe. The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die.

Rev. 3:11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take
thy crown.

Glorious and Good Heavenly Father:

Some animals hoard their food, but if I do that I will never grow spiritually.
Lord, open opportunities today where I can distribute Biblical bread to the
spiritually poor. The worlds way of prosperity is to close the hand and clench the
fist, but that is not your way. Your way is the open hand, because
Prov. 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth
more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
The way that faith gains ground is by giving. I cannot pray, Lord,
strengthen my faith, unless I am willing for you to increase my giving. Then I
can expect you to give me just as much prosperity as is good for me, and is
needful for me to accomplish your Eternal Purpose. I can do this in faith,
knowing a gracious reward will follow a liberal stewardship. Make me a better
giver today in all aspects of stewardshipboth over the things I own, the
resources I have, and the truth I know. Make me a seed-scatterer!
Isa. 32:8 But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
Give me spiritual fatness by granting me generous thoughts toward you,
toward my church, and toward those weve sent out. Let me not be tight-fisted,
either in financial support or in prayer support. I dont want to starve my own
heart by being stingy. Give me grace to be bountiful, because then I will be like
Christ. He gave himself for me; how can I begrudge him any thing?
Especially be with me to open doors to give the gospel to __________ and
__________, because that truth is the most precious gift there is. Teach me to be
freer with the offer of free grace. In Christ Jesus name I ask it. Amen.

Heavenly Master:
If I dont get the answer I need at first, let me plead again and persevere
and go on. It is better for me to have even little faithand yet that faith to be
realthan to have no faith and walk away sad.
Sometimes my faith is hindered, because I want something as a sign that
you love me. I get it in my mind, not only that you can do a certain thing, but that
you have to do it my way or else you dont love me. I have become like Naaman.
2 Kings 5:11 But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought,
He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and
strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper.
I plan it all in my own mind, how you have to answer and how you have to
work. Do not let me limit you by my own mental prejudices! Make my faith
so tough it can endure even your rebuff. I need rock-hard faith for rock-hard
times. You ARE my only hope. I cannot turn away. So I say with John Bunyan,
I was driven to such straits that I must of necessity go to Jesus;
and if he had met me with a drawn sword in his hand, I would sooner
have thrown myself upon the edge of his sword than have gone away
from him; for I knew him to be my last hope.
Help me plead with passion in prayer. Lord, dont examine my faith. Dont
think of me at all. Just save my spouse, save my child, save my relative, my friend!
They were at the point of spiritual death when I left them, and if my plea fails in
breadth then let it succeed in force. I hold on and hold out for you to answer.
May love grant me an answer of peace for Jesus sake. Amen.

Jesus, Lord Glorious:

Let me not forget where my greatest strength lies; I have to rely on the
Spirit of God alone. Work in the power of your grace to make men and women
feel the majesty of your word. Today when I give a witness, let it go through
them like a bullet so they cant help but feeling, Surely God is speaking to me.
What we have enjoyed of the increase of fruit in recent weeks we want to
retainyea Lord, we want to have more! Keep up the momentum. Our only
crowning achievement is revival. I must hold it fast, for I cannot endure to lose it.
How is it that I am not more distressed, when people I know are perishing
in their sins? Why am I not more intent on seeing the conversion of sinners? Let
these questions humble me and cause me great searching of heart and seeking for
blessing. It is a shame I have so little of the mind of the Spirit, so little soulconsciousness and compassion for the lost.
Some people ask, If the heathen are not evangelized what will happen to
them? I need to ask, if I do not evangelize the heathen what will happen to me?
I need not pray about their destiny so much as my own, because Lord, in eternity
I want to be near you. If I never care for another persons salvation I am in
danger of not being valuable to you for your Eternal Purpose.
I cannot be wrapped-up in my self and have revival. I cannot walk in
the Spirit and yet be indifferent to the spiritual condition of others, because the
very first fruit of the Spirit is love. Give me more of a desire to win souls, to
connect them to our church, to directed them to grow in the faith, and to be
perfected and fruitful for you, Lord. I ask it for the sake of Jesus. Amen.

FRIDAY CORPORATE PRAYER MINISTRY

Chronological Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 10-12; Mark 9:26-50
Friday, March 6

SATURDAYIN THE PSALMS

Chronological Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 13-15; Mark 10:1-26
Saturday, March 7

A DAILY PATTERN FOR PRAYER & BIBLE READING

Chronological Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 7-9; Mark 9:1-25
Thursday, March 5
Gen. 1:27-28 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he
him; male and female created he them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be
fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of
the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

A CHARGE to keep I have, a God to glorify,

A never-dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky.
To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill:
O may it all my powers engage to do my Masters will!
Arm me with jealous care, as in Thy sight to live;
And O Thy servant, Lord, prepare a strict account to give!
Help me to watch and pray, and on Thyself rely,
Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall for ever die.
Charles Wesley, 1762

Psa. 107:8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his
wonderful works to the children of men!

Psa. 43:3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me
unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

Powerful God and Personal Savior:

We wonder, how many people could be won to Christ just by the testimony
of our praise? Maybe if we whined less and praised more we would see more
fruit. At least you would be more glorified.
LET THEM SEE US PRAISE YOU FOR COMMON MERCIES. Common because
it comes daily, and yet really priceless, because when you withhold it we almost
die. We take for granted the eyes with which we see your creation. We take for
granted the health and strength to move around. We take for granted (in the
cafeteria if not at home) the bread we eat and the clothing we wear. We praise
you that we are not counted among the homeless, or confined with the guilty. We
have liberty, family and luxury. We have entertainment and leisure to share with
friends. We deserve nothing, and yet you give us so much.
LET THEM SEE US PRAISE YOU FOR REDEEMING LOVE. Help everyone who
is saved in our churchwherever they are at todayto blow-up in songs of
thanksgiving. You are redeeming us from the power of our corruptions! You are
lifting us up from the depth of our sins! Our shackles of guilt are now broken.
We are no longer slaves, but children of the living God. Even now, by faith, we
should be giving thanks to you as if we were in front of the throne.
How can we be silent in praise? Is our tongue broken? Wake us up as heirs
of glory and help us lead our captivity captive in front of the lost. When they see
us praising in the midst of affliction, opposition, sorrow or suffering, then they
will know Christ can also bring to their soul a new song. Do it for us today for
Jesus sake and because of his suffering on our behalf. Amen.

My God and My Judge:

Like the sun sends out its rays, you send out your grace. And like nature
rejoices in sunshine, I triumph in your faithfulness. It lights even my darkest
surroundings and most dismal circumstances.
Lord, I do not seek light by which to sin, nor the knowledge of truth so I
can be exalted with it. I just want light and knowledge to become my practical
guides to closest communion with you. Only your light and truth will do this.
Common light is not a strong enough beam to show the road to heaven,
but the light of the Holy Spirit is! The truth as it is in Jesus is sanctifying,
elevating, directing and perfecting. It leads me to your glorious presence.
Psa. 43:4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon
the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
Let me pour out my whole heart as a sacrifice on the altar of service to you.
I count it my greatest joy to lie there and be consumed, wholly dedicated to you.
With how much joy should I draw near to Christ, who is the antitype to Davids
altar? Davids longing to escape from the oppression of man always led him to
sigh more intensely for intimacy with you. Make it so Lord, in my case as well! I
do not desire escape for comforts sake, but for communions sake.
Prov. 15:19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the
righteous is made plain.
Draw me closer through trials. Direct me accurately with your light. Keep
me secure in your truth. Make everything plain through prayer. Give me
confident security in communion with you. Do it all for Jesus sake. Amen.

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HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH

MARCH 1, 2015

HARVEST BAPTIST CHURCH

HOW TO BUILD A BALANCED LIFE

THIS WEEKS EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

PRAYER DIARY

TIMEWORSHIP
Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and
departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

GIVE GOD THE FIRST PART OF EVERY DAY. The first commitment is
to a daily quiet time with God. Our weekly Prayer Diary provides a template for daily
devotions.
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TITHEWORK
1 Cor 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as
God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

GIVE GOD THE FIRST DIME OF EVERY DOLLARno questions

asked. Ten percent is a miniscule amount in our affluent society, but it must come
off the top in order to show that God is our priority. We want the blessing of the
firstfruits (first devotion, first dime and first day) to flow out to the rest of our
resources.
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TEAMWORD
Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is;
but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

GIVE GOD THE FIRST DAY OF EVERY WEEK. You should fellowship
with a group of believers around the word of God every Sunday in our church.

QUALITY CHRISTIANITY INVOLVES THREE THINGS

Keeping Christ at the center (your core relationship of worship to God)

Keeping the body of Christ a priority (your congregational relationship of
walking with us)
Basing beliefs and actions on the mind of Christ (your church relationship in
the Word)

TODAY
Welcome to our visitors! Please take a connection card and a white visitors
card from the back of the pew in front of you. Fill it out and put it in the
offering plate or hand it to us in the lobby. Wed like to know youre here!
TONIGHT
Dominican Republic Trip Meeting 4:30P.M.
No Evening Service We will have a Gym Opening Celebration and Book of
Revelation restart next Sunday night 5:30P.M.!
WEDNESDAY 7:00P.M.
Adultsin the sanctuary
AWANABible Club for all kids 2 yrs-6th grade
FRIDAY
SHINE Jr Hi Class outing to Snow Creek
Let us know if your student CANNOT go by Tuesday, March 3 if you want a
refund for this make-up date. E-mail shine@hbcbluesprings.org to request a
refund by check from HBC.
KEEP UP WITH YOUR KIDS!
HarvestKids now has a page on the website with K-5th grade handouts. Parents,
check-out these resources! http://www.hbcbluesprings.org/harvest-kids
SATURDAY MARCH 14, 5:30P.M.
Spanish Ministry Bible Study Family Dinner kickoff at our North Campus,
1351 NW Jefferson St (just across the highway on the outer road north of I-70)

MINISTRY, SERVICE & FELLOWSHIP CALENDAR

DEACON LIST
Please look at our list of proposed deacons for the next couple of years. If you
have any comments let us know! The men will be installed Sunday, March 8.
MARITAL MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE, MARCH 27-28
Marriage should not be full of conflict, or leave you feeling drained. Tony & Kara
Godfrey will talk about the Marriage at Rest: the Missional Marriage, Relational
Marriage, and Peaceful Marriage, Fri 7pm to Sat 4pm at the Sheraton Overland
Park, only $150 per couple price! You must register at www.hbcbluesprings.org
2015 ISRAEL TRIP, NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 1
Only $3,070 (air, land, 10 days lodging, 2 meals per day). Applications are in
the lobby. Details are at www.scribd.com/doc/254622841
Dont make excuses; make a difference!

INTERCEDE WITH GOD INSTRUCT SAINTS

PROMPT PETITIONS KICKSTART DEVOTION

INSTRUCTIONS:

Baptists tend to ridicule liturgical churches that use "prepared prayers" because
they lack spontaneity. But for many Baptists, their prayers are so predictable they are
no more spontaneous than written-out prayers. The result is we end up praying the
same things over and over.
This daily Prayer Diary will prompt you on a wide range of prayer requests you
might not normally think of, while forcing you to articulate a deeper devotion to
God. We have included a daily Bible reading schedule. This plan will take you
through the Bible chronologically in a year.
Do not read ahead and do not try to catch up. Use each day as it comes. Then
you can know that on any given day, dozens of other people are lifting their hearts in
the same mind to God. Pray what is written, but use what is prayed as a springboard
for your own relationship with God. You learn to pray by praying.
Alan

Secret prayer is the secret of prayer, the soul of prayer, the seal of prayer, the
strength of prayer. If you do not pray alone you do not pray at all. Our Lord Jesus
Christ would go nowhere till He had prayed. He would attempt nothing till He had
prayed.
Oh, says one, I live in the spirit of prayer, and therefore I do not need times
and seasons for prayer. And do you think that Christ did not live in the spirit of
prayer? Yet He had to have his special time and place to pray. Do not fall under the
injurious notion that because your spirit cries to God in prayer all day long, therefore
there must not be some season for more immediately coming into Gods presence. If
you imagine this, I am afraid that it will prove a snare to your feet. The Lord Jesus
Christ, who knew better than you do that the main thing is the spirit of prayer rather
than the act of prayer, yet Himself retired into desert places to maintain the act and
exercise of prayer. Be spiritual. Be baptized into the spirit of prayer. But do not be
deceived by the enemy, who can steal a spirit away while we dream that we only
spiritualize it. We had better preserve the very bones of prayerthe posture, the
time, placerather than let it all ooze away into an impalpable mental condition.
God keep us prayerful. He will do so if He makes us like His dear Son.
Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-92

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