"Preprayer" for Worship
".....early will I seek Thee" (Psalm 63:1)
"Driving to church"
Pray for His arrival.
Implore the Lord to protect all who are coming to the service (Psalm 91)
Trust God to draw the unchurched to worship
"Seeing the sign...."
Pray for it to attract those who need to be there (John 6:44)
Request the Holy Spirit to perform signs and wonders as you praise (Mark 16:17)
"Parking the car...."
Petition Him for corporate placement in His will (Romans 12:1-2)
Ask the Spirit to put a hunger for God in the heart of each person as they arrive (Matthew 5:6)
"Standing at the front door...."
Expect an open door for Jesus's presence and for those who are hurting or have been rejected (Revelation 3:8)
Bless the Lord for angels to protect each entrance (Psalms 91:11)
"Bowing in the foyer...."
Anticipate that mercy and grace will meet all persons (Psalms 51:1)
Welcome the Holy Spirit to fill each worshiper (Acts 2)
"Laying hands on each seat...."
Invite the Lord, in Jesus' name, to meet felt needs (Acts 3)
Intercede for particular families to hear a specific word of hope, comfort, etc.
"Kneeling at the altar...."
Picture many coming to repentance and to a new life in Christ (Acts 2:37)
Listen for ways to pray for special things such as communion, baptisms, etc.
"Pausing in the pulpit...."
Beseech the Lord to bless the pastor to preach with boldness and compassion (Acts 4:31)
Earnestly pray that Jesus be seen (John 12:21)
"Looking at the altar table...."
Thank God for all His provisions and bless Him for and abundant offering today
(Phillip ans 4:19)
Trust Him for all His gifts to be manifested (I Peter 4:10)
"Sitting in the choir loft...."
Lift up the choir and musicians to lead in exalted worship (Psalms 34:1)
"Walking down the isle...."
Entreat the Lord to challenge the congregation to go forth to fulfill the Great Commission
(Matthew 28:19)
Claim laborers for the harvest (Matthew 9:38)
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