June 2022: Three-Day Prayer and Fasting

On Wednesday June 1 through Friday June 3, 2022, we will be engaging in our three days of prayer and fasting.  Our goal is to be in fasting each day from 6:00AM-6:00PM.

The Theme will be “I Have Come that you Might have Life” The pertinent scripture reference is John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”.

Jesus’ purpose is contrasted with that of the thief, which we know to be the devil.  He came that we might have life more abundantly. However, the devil has three intended purposes which is to steal, kill and destroy. The world is blinded by the devil’s devices. The Bible stated in 2 Corinthians 4:4 “In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them”.

God stepped out of eternity and into time to redeem man back to himself.  He suffered the cruel death on the cross so we can obtain eternal live.  Jesus clearly states in the scripture “that He willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance”.  He has paved the way for us to obtain eternal life, but we have to receive that which he has freely given unto us.  Jesus indicates in Matthew 16:24 “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me”.  Salvation will cost us something, but that which it costs us, does not compare to what it costed our Lord Jesus Christ.  

It is incumbent upon us to tell those who have not yet tasted of this free salvation, the importance of accepting Him as their savior.  It is also imperative that we remind them that the pleasures of sin are but for a season, but that which God provides will transcend throughout eternity.  Salvation is made possible because of the suffering of the sacrificial Lamb, Jesus Christ!  We are called to pull them out of the fire (Jude 1:23). As we await the imminent return of the Lord Jesus Christ, let us live our lives on purpose.   God’s intended purpose for believers is to reach the lost at any cost.  The handwriting of God is on the wall, everywhere we look it points to Jesus’ return.  He is nigh at the door.  We can no longer take life for granted.  It is said that we should live everyday as those it is our last day.  The Bible indicates that tomorrow is not promise to anyone. Sometimes during the employment process, we are asked where we see ourselves in the next five years.  The bible states in Luke 16:8, “And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.  We cannot fail to take introspection as believers and as a congregation.  We need to ask ourselves and each other the hard questions that allow us to really examine ourselves to ensure that we are really in the faith. We also need to evaluate whether or not we are faithfully propagating the gospel of Jesus Christ.  At times, it is difficult to tell our loves one, neighbors, and co-workers that if they fail to accept Jesus Christ as Lord they will be lost throughout eternity.  We are told in the word of God that “the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life”.  We need to understand that He is not going to change His Word to please us.  We must adhere to His plan and principles to obtain eternal life.  Salvation is for whosoever will. There are those around us that believe that salvation is only for some and not others, but Jesus says salvation is for whosoever will.  Therefore, let us go into the highways and hedges and compel them so His house may be filled.  We as believers also need to remain steadfast as we await the Lord’s coming.  Jesus promised that He will pay every man according to his deeds.  So, let us labor therefore to enter into that rest.

UAC Prayer line Leaders Schedule and Prayer points

Day 1 – Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Focus - Pray that we as believers will become cognizant of the Lord imminent return and live our lives according to His purpose.

(5am – 2 Thessalonians2); (12pm – Revelation 21:1-27); (8pm –Matthew 25: 1-13) 

 •       Pray that we will walk as wise and not as fools in these last and closing days (Matthew 25:4).

•       Pray that we maintain oil in our lamp, which is done through fasting, prayer and diligent study of the Word of God Matthew 25:9-10.

•       Pray that we will lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us and let us run with patience the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1).

•       Pray that we will live in a state of readiness as we await the Lord’s return Matthew 24:44).

•       Pray that we will be steadfast and unmovable as believers and that nothing will move us out of our place in God (1 Corinthians 15:58).

•       Pray that we put on the whole armour of God that we will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11-18). 

Day 2 – Thursday June 2, 2022

Focus – Pray that our leaders will preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove rebuke, and exhort with all long suffering.  

(5AM – 2 Timothy 4: 1-8); (12pm – Ezekiel 3:17-21)

•       Pray for our leaders that they will preach the Word of God without compromise (2 Timothy 2:4)

•       Pray that our leaders will set their face like flint and preach the unadulterated word of God (Isaiah 50:7).

•       Pray that our leaders will not compromise with sin and heal the people slightly (Jeremiah 8:11).

•       Pray that our leaders will give themselves to prayer and fasting so they can hear from God and provide the body of Christ instruction from God (Acts 6:4)

•       Pray that our leaders will live consecrated lives, so that others can follow them as they follow Christ (Psalms 51: 2, 7).

•       Pray for our leaders and their families that God will bind them together with love strong cords (Ephesians 5:24-28).

 Day 3 – Friday June 3, 2022

Focus - Pray for a burden to reach the unsaved within our sphere of influence with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

(5am -2 Peter 3:1-9); (12pm – Matthew 9:37-38)

•       Pray that God will give the saints a burden to reach the lost (James 5:20).

•       Pray that God would give those who are unsaved a heart of flesh so they will be receptive to the words of God as we witness (Ezekiel 36:26).

•       Pray that God will deliver those who we come in contact with from stronghold that prevents them from giving Jesus their lives (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

•       Pray that the spirit of God will cause conviction to take place as we speak to unbelievers (Acts 2:37).

•       Pray that the words of God will have free course in the lives of those standing outside the portals (1 John 1:9). 

Prayer leaders and prayer schedule: 

Wednesday

• 5AM: Min. N. Ferguson 
• 12PM: Sis. Marlene Morris
• 8PM: Sis. A. Gordon

Thursday

• 5AM: Sis. Maxine Campbell
• 12PM: Sis. Mavis Brown
• 8PM: Home Prayer Meeting

Friday

• 5AM: Sis. S. Tater
• 12PM: Sis. P. Smith    
• 8 PM

You are being asked to pray at least three times per day every day; Morning, Noon and Evening/Night. Please make a special effort to participate in all prayer sessions. The number for UAC Prayer Line is (716) 4271338 and the Access Code is 574403.  

Members who are taking medications are encouraged to consult with their doctors before participating in fasting. If your doctor advises you against fasting, we encourage you to give full participation in praying each day for the prayer needs previously stated.