+Heaven’s Patterns: How to Pray!

+Let’s Read Matthew 6 Luke 11:1-13 Key Paradigms to Study!

Rejoice at God’s promise like someone who finds great spoil Ps 119:162.

Seek for God’s word like Silver, search for it like it’s hidden treasures. Prov 2: 1-4

God’s word has transformational power. Rom 12 :1-2

We derive life and sustenance from God’s word. Deut 8:3, Job 23:12

God’s word does not return void. It prospers! Is 55:11

+ Let’s DECLARE Together!Lift up your Bible and Let’s declare together!

This is my manual, it reveals who I am, and what I am capable of doing!

This is the constitution of the Kingdom I belong to!

This is a living document, capable of transforming my life. The words are spirit and life.

When I read God’s words, I cannot stay the same.

As I read today, I discover hidden Secrets

God’s word is a hammer – it breaks my resistance, A double edged sword – it judges my thoughts and attitude, A fire – consuming what is not right, A lamp and light – showing me the way, A seed –growing in me to bring forth harvest, Food – nourishing my spirit, A mirror – keeping me in check and shape.

+Heaven’s Patterns: How to Pray!

+On a lighter Note! Chai!

+6 Prayers in Genesis

1. Abraham for an heir (40 words; Gen 15:2-3). Answered because God had promised (Gen 21:1-8).

2. Abraham for Ishmael to be his heir (7 words; Gen 17:18). Unanswered because it was not in harmony with God’s word and plan.

3. Abraham for Sodom to be spared if 10 persons were righteous (176 words; Gen 18:23-32). Unanswered because 10 righteous persons weren’t found (Gen 19:24).

4. Eliezer, steward of Abraham, for a bride for Isaac (110 words; Gen 24:12-14). Answered because it was according to God’s word (Gen 12:1-3,7; 13:15; 15:18; 17:7,19; 21:12).

5. Jacob for a blessing (Gen 28:20-22). Answered because of God’s plan for him (Gen 32:1-33:17).

6. Jacob for deliverance from Esau (130 words; Gen 32:9-12). Answered because of God’s word and plan for him (Gen 25:19-23; 26:3; 27:28-29; 28:3-4,13-15; 32:9).

+4 Prayers in Exodus1. Moses for Aaron to go with him (16 words; Ex 4:13).

Answered because It was God’s Plan to make Moses a god to Pharaoh. Ex 7:1

2. Moses in complaint to God for not delivering Israel (42 words; Ex 5:22-23). Answered because of God’s word (Ex 3:8,12, 17-22).

3. Moses for forgiveness for Israel (39 words; Ex 32:31-32). Answered because of atonement and intercession (Ex 32:11-14,30-35) and because of God’s word (Ex 33:1-6,12-14).

4. Moses for God’s presence to go with Israel to Canaan (138 words; Ex 33:12-13,15-16). Answered because of God’s word (Ex 33:12-14) and His grace (Ex 33:17).

+ 9 Prayers in Numbers1. Aaron for the blessing of God upon the people (32 words in the form of

benediction; Num 6:24-26). Answered because of God’s promise (Num6:27).

2. Moses for God to bless on the journey (27 words; Num 10:35-36). Answered when Israel lived free from sin, but unanswered when they sinned, which was according to God’s word (Ex 32:32-33).

3. Moses in complaining to God because the burden was too heavy (136 words; Num 11:10-15). Answered because of God’s words (Num 11:16-20,25-30).

4. Moses for God to show him what to do to give the people flesh (56 words; Num 11:21-22). Answered because of God’s word (Num 11:21) and to show His power (Num 11:23).

5. Moses for the healing of Miriam (8 words; Num 12:13). Answered because of God’s love for Moses (Num 12:14-16).

6. Moses for God to spare Israel and uphold His own honor (208 words; Num14:13-19). Answered because of Moses’ prayer (Num 14:20).

7. Moses for judgment on sin (20 words; Num 16:15). Answered because of sin (Num 16:23-34).

8. Israel for forgiveness of sin (25 words; Num 21:7). Answered because of Moses’ prayer and by type of Christ on the cross (Num 21:7-9; 3:14-16).

9. Moses for a new leader of Israel (56 words; Num 27:16-17). Answered because of God’s plan for Israel (Num 27:18-23)

+What Was Going on Here?

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

+About PrayerThere is a record of 222 prayers in the Bible. 176 in the Old Testament and 46 in the new testament. There are 30 Books in which there were prayers and 36 prayer-less books.

Clearly, God answers Prayers when it is aligned with this Will! 1 John 5:14,15. “14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.”

The Turning point in Getting all your Prayers answered, is ensuring that you are praying in line with God’s will! The perfect example in Prayer as in all things is Jesus Christ. WE can learn from what he taught and how he Prayed!

+Prayer Lessons from Jesus1. God must be revered and hallowed, not for what He has

done, but for who He is! Matt 6: 9b. “Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name!

2. Have no Agenda! Submit absolutely to God’s will. Discipleship is all about submitting our wills to His Will. The greatest plus to prayer is the murder of personal agenda. It is not easy! John 6:38 - 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. Matt:6:10 “Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be done on earth as in heaven.

3. God’s Agenda must be our priority, our needs come second. Our needs are also not individualistic needs, but must cater for our community. When we seek God first and put Him ahead, every other thing falls in place. Matt 6:11 “Give us this day our daily bread”.

+Prayer Lessons from Jesus1. What is Jesus showing us about Heaven and Earth? Your will be

done on earth as in Heaven. Gen 1:1, Gen 2: 1, Gen 2:4. Acts 7:49, Isaiah 66:1,2

2. Jesus submitted himself for baptism, an image of death to self and life in God. A picture of Submission to God’s will. The Heaven’s were opened to him. He began to Operate on earth, but in the Heavenlies. Mark 1 – Capernaum, Mark 5 – Gadara. John 2:25 – He read minds. He won every, every, battle!

3. What is the House of God? How is it a House of Prayer? Matt 3:16, Mark 1:10, Gen 28:17, 1 Chron 17:12, Acts 2:30, Acts 7:49, John 14:2, Isaiah 66:1,2.

4. Dominion in the Place of Prayer. Walking in the Victory that Jesus already wroth. The Body of Christ! Heb 2:8,9. Ps 8:5-8, Rom 8:29 What Adam Lost – The Destiny of the Church, John 1:12,13. John 1:50,51 – Greater Miracles! John 14:12. Power comes after testing for Total Submission Matt 4 – Temptation.

+Prayer Points

Missions: For God’s will to be done – Government, Media, Education, Arts and Entertainment, Family, Economy, Faith

Membership: For the Unsaved, The Dangerously Deceived, The Lost

Maturity: For Revelation, Understanding, Insight –Pauline Prayers,

Ministry: For Grace, For Mercy, For Wisdom, For Courage, For Laborers, For Daily Bread, Provision, Resources for God’s will.

Magnification/Worship: Glorify, Praise, Extol, Magnify, Worship

+ Commitment Call

It’s all about You God!

I surrender my life to You!

I count the cost, and I follow You!

I choose to Pray for Your Will to be done!

I choose to anchor my life on your WORD!

I choose to thank you through and through!

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+This is who we Are! This is Who I Am!I am Heaven’s Citizen! I am God’s, totally God’s.

I am God’s Representative Here on the Earth! He finds expression through me.

I am the House that God is Building! I am a living stone, fitted together with other believers into the House of God!

I belong to God’s Kingdom! I am a Son of God, A Heir of God, a Joint Heir with Christ.

I have no personal AGENDA! I have no personal AMBITION! God’s Will is my Agenda! God’s Service is my Ambition!

I am Crucified with Christ! The Life I now live is Christ’s! I live by the FAITH of the SON of God who Loved me, and Gave himself for ME!

Jesus is my Lord! He is the VINE, I am a BRANCH! I bear fruit when I abide in Him. I ABIDE in JESUS!

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We want to know that you came or know when you don’t come.

We want to know what your DECISIONS are.

We want to know where you want to SERVE

It’s just for us to be able to communicate with you like the ants.

We fill this every Sunday. For Financial Mastery Class and for Service.

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A small group, maximum 21Meet to support each otherHelp others get referralsLearn about Each Other’s BizLook out for each other.Recognize brother’s keeperFridays and Sunday’sGrow to become ConglomerateSupport a CharityServe God together

+Our Statements

A. Purpose: Why we existTo make disciples of all nations - rescue people to God through Jesus, relate them to His family as believers, raisethem to Christ-like maturity, equip and release them to manifest God’s love and lead in their spheres of influence, in absolute reverence to God.

B. Vision: What we intend to doTo build global leaders

C. Our Mission: To Find, raise and release people who will take or accept responsibility as God’s representatives in their spheres of influence.

+Our Statements – Brothers Keepers

PURPOSE: To make complete disciples (by this shall all men know that you are my disciples when you have love one for another – John 13:35)

VISION: To Raise Global Leaders (The greatest among you will be your servant – Matt 23:11)

MISSION: To Find, Raise and Release People who will Take or Accept responsibility as God’s representatives in their Spheres of Influence

VALUES –Trust, Integrity, Love, Excellence,

+MyBrothersKeeper Rules

1. Everybody must have something to do. If you don’t have anything to do, this is your perfect opportunity.

2. No competition within groups, if two of you do the same thing, then recommend another group.

3. Each group becomes a registered group when they become 21 – 1/4/16. Before then you will be a Pre-Core Group.

4. The driving force for each group is LOVE! The willingness to out give to others! (Acts 20:35)

5. Meetings will happen on Sundays 10am and Fridays at 6pm at different locations for different groups.

6. The Community Meetings are the Brother’s Keeper Groups.

+MyBrothersKeeper Rules

7. Every Team will have it’s executives once set up.

8. Every Team will have it’s kick off outreach meeting with 20 confirmed Guests

+Scriptures

It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35)

1 Thes 5:12-18

12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

+The Way He Wants You to Live!

12-13 And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!

13-15 Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And be careful that when you get on each other’s nerves you don’t snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.

16-18 Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

+Things to Know1. You have one minute to Share what you do! Learn how to

give an elevator pitch. Who is your ideal customer, what do you sell.

2. What One Thing is my Brother/Sister looking forward to this week? One Thing – Focused and Achievable. Note it down.

3. Who can I refer them to this week! Or do I need their SERVICE? Who do I know that needs their Service?

4. Since most of us are involved in one network marketing company or the other, we cannot share network marketing opportunities, we must share an opportunity that does not compete with what anyone in the group does.

+Standard Meeting AgendaOpening Prayer (2 min)

Facilitators Opening Charge and adoption of previous minutes (3mins)

Presentation by the Brother’s Keeper of the Week (10mins)

Question and Answer about Presentation (5mins)

What do you do? What do you want this week? (1min elevator pitch –timer on) (15-30mins)

Open Referrals, Testimonies and scoreboard time – Who is the brothers keeper of next week. (More on Sunday Meeting) (20mins)

Introduction of Guests (5mins)

Wrap up and reinforcement of My Brother’s Keepers Values. (10mins)

Announcements Closing Prayer (1min)

Fellowship, Networking and More.

+Standard Meeting Agenda

Arrival. 0 mins

Opening Prayer (1min)

Opening Charge by Facilitator 1 – Adoption of minutes of previous meeting (3 mins)

Educational Corner – Lessons Assigned. (10mins)

Brothers Keeper of the Week’s Business (10mins)

Question and Answer for Brothers Keeper of the Week (5mins)

Elevators Pitch + Referrals for the Week. (1 min each.15-30mins)

Introduction of New Guests (part of above)

Announcements and Closing Prayer (3 mins)

Networking and Breakfast/Dinner

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+Other Announcements

Know your Small Group and your Community Members. There are meetings on Friday and a meeting on Sunday Evening. There will be a small community meeting after on Prayers and needs.

Thursday is a time for digging deep into God’s words and keeping our brothers.

Saturday we have a 5pm prayer meeting. It’s an awesome privilege to pray and represent God’s interests in the earth.

Be a witness! Invite your friends to Church. Join a committee for the Days of HEAVEN on earth.