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PRAYING THE PRAYER VIGIL

 

Begin by asking God to clear your mind of all outside distractions.  Place all of your thoughts and your spirit with the people and event that you have come to Him to bless.

 

Be silent for a few seconds and begin to feel His presence with you.  Pray as if you are talking to your best friend. . .you are!  Ask Him to bless with His Spirit the building, the grounds and all things used to bring those present to an awareness of Him.

 

Pray for the Lay Director, if not by name, by duty.  He/She must walk in His Spirit for anything that they may be called upon to solve.

 

Pray for the Assistant Lay Directors in much the same way.

 

Pray for the Spiritual Director that he/she may truly be an instrument of His Spirit.

 

Pray for the Assistant Spiritual Directors in much the same way.

 

Pray for the Board Representative that he/she may have the courage to keep the purity of the event and not let personalities keep them from doing what they promised God they would do.

 

Pray for the speakers.  Pray that they remember whom they represent, lay down self, and glorify God.

 

Pray for the talks. . .for the message it is to give, for the giver, and each person who hears, that they may hear according to their need.

 

Pray for:

Priority

Grow Through Study

Changing Our World

Prevenient Grace

Means of Grace

Sanctifying Grace

Priesthood of all Believers

Christian Action

Body of Christ

Justifying Grace

Obstacles to Grace

Perseverance

Life in Piety

Discipleship

Fourth Day

 

Pray for the musicians, that their music may bring God’s message and soothe the troubled souls.

 

Pray for the Pilgrims:

            the ones who cannot leave their thoughts behind;

            the ones uneasy in the setting;

            the ones who cannot sleep;

            the ones forced to come;

            the ones looking for magic, not miracles,

            the ones who are open and receiving;

            for all the conditions and situations known to God.

 

Pray for the Outside Servant Team, who minister in unrecognized ways.

 

Pray for the fun and fellowship, that it will warm hearts yet stay focused on God.

 

Pray for the team, that they do not tire.  Pray for their renewed strength.

 

Pray for all the agape gifts, for the hands that made them, and the blessing those gifts bring.

 

Pray for the special times:  Dying Moments, Candlelight, Agape Feast, Sunday Morning Celebration, Agape Letter time, and Closing.

 

Lastly, give it all to our Lord and friend, who sees and knows, asking for His blessing and presence with everyone connected – not only those mentioned, but also families, and the change for the church and community.

 

End by praising and thanking God for the opportunity He has given you to talk to Him on behalf of His children.