Marthas daughter texted and asked for the community to pray for her . This is what she said. My mom asked that I let you know she is in the hospital. She had been struggling with nausea and not eating or drinking much. I took her to the ER Monday night and they ended up admitting her and transferring her to Montefiore today. They think she may have an abcess. If you could let your church community know, and ask everyone to pray it would be much appreciated.

Questions 1. What adjustment would help you sustain a prayer watch? 2. Which part of your city has God placed on your heart? 3. How do truth and mercy work together in intercession? 4. Which expression is most natural for you: spoken, sung, written, or physical? 5. How should this community test a word before releasing it publicly? Activation: Watch, write, release, agree First minute: Identify the place Say: “Ask the Holy Spirit to highlight one real place in your community. Write its name.” It may be a neighborhood, school, workplace, congregation, hospital, or household. Second minute: Listen and write Ask: “Lord, what burden should I bring before You?” “Lord, what redemptive purpose should I pray in agreement with?” Write one sentence of prayer. Participants can label impressions as impressions rather than claiming certainty. Third minute: Share and test Invite two participants to read their sentences. Ask: - Does this agree with Scripture? - Does it reflect the character of Jesus? - Does it direct us toward faithful prayer and obedience? Fourth minute: Respond together Invite those who agree to raise their hands and pray: “Father, we bring this place before You. Let Your truth, mercy, righteousness, and peace be revealed here. Help us obey the part You have entrusted to us

EMPTY — RECEIVE — RELEASE — TEST We’re going to practice both chapters together. STEP ONE — EMPTY Sit quietly for 60 seconds. Don’t construct a prophetic sentence. Don’t decide what you’re going to say. Release the need to sound impressive. Quiet yourself. STEP TWO — RECEIVE Ask the Holy Spirit for one brief word that will strengthen, encourage or comfort your partner. Don’t build a sermon around it. Receive. STEP THREE — RELEASE Speak for no more than 30 seconds. Keep your language humble. Don’t add things God didn’t give you. Don’t add dates. Don’t assign somebody a title. Don’t direct medical decisions. Don’t tell someone whom to marry. Don’t tell someone to move across the country. Just release what you received. STEP FOUR — TEST IT The person receiving asks: Does this agree with Scripture? Does this strengthen, encourage or comfort? Does it produce righteousness, peace or joy? Does this sound like the character of Jesus? STEP FIVE — CHECK YOUR OWN FOUNDATION Now the person who gave the word asks privately: Why did I say what I said? Was I trying to help? Was I trying to impress? Was I trying to control? Was I trying to prove I could hear? Was I desperate to be accurate? What motive was underneath my visible delivery?

Hello church family I am asking for prayer concerning my nephew Jordan Pratt who goes to court in the morning at about 9:00 I believe. Please agree with me that God will have favor upon him concerning this last situation between he and his wife. Pray for Gillian his mom as well please, believing for favor for her. Thank you church family love you all!