So wake up, you living gateways! Lift up your heads, you doorways of eternity! Welcome the King of Glory, for he is about to come through you.
Psalm 24: 7
Manifest your kingdom realm, and cause your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10
Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all believers.
Ephesians 6:18
For clarification, the following definitions are available to assist you with this month’s Prayers:
1) 🙏 (Pray) – communing with God for His help, His favor and His provision. (Philippians 4:6)
2) 📖 (Decree) – firm command toward a situation that is in alignment with God’s Word and carries the same effect in the Spirit as a written law in the natural. (Job 22:28)
3) 🗣️ (Declare) – vocal announcement of something that has already been established, decreed, or promised by God. Declaring allows us to establish things that are already made available in our lives, even if it’s not already present with our natural eyes. (Psalm 2:7)
As always, we encourage you to put on the full armor of God as you intercede on behalf of the Gates of Influence in our County and City. Remember, the Glory of the Lord is your rear guard according to Isaiah 58:8. We bless you as you step into God’s purpose in your life and pray He will return to you above and beyond for your obedience and sacrifice to pray.
In order to diligently and effectively pray for the gate of Family, we will briefly address the roles in mind.
We define family as the people you choose to lay down your life for and carry your cross for everyday. Family may be blood, or it may not. Sometimes those we share genetics with can not be counted as family, and sometimes our calling is to create family members through grafting their lineage into ours. Whatever we do however, in word or deed, we do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:17)
“Relationships within the family and household were [are] themselves part of Christian vocation and the first place where responsibility to the Lord should come to expression and be put to the test.” – James D. G. Dunn, New International Greek Testament Commentary: The Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon
We acknowledge that evil is real. There are forces of chaos and destruction that seek to destroy and attack the human race, bearers of the Most High God’s image. But the good news of our God, this Jesus, is that He has defeated supernatural evil. He is the rescuer of His people. He is the caring Father to His children. Those who bear His name are protected, are blessed, and are victorious. (Deuteronomy 32:9–12) Our homes, workplaces and communities become sacred spaces of blessing and protection when we bring His presence with us everywhere we go. This is the Good News. This is why the name of Jesus makes us shout for joy. This is why we pray for our families to align in unity in the Spirit and image of our Lord so that His holiness may extend outward to the world.
Our prayerful intent is to use the Family gate to restore our family relationships, and through them, our community relationships. Let’s agree together in interceding for all of our gates as we pray over Family.
Family
🙏 Lord, help us to follow Your most encompassing command, that we love one another. (John 13:34-35) Let us love with a genuine and sincere dedication to each other, seeking what is for the other’s good and outdoing each other in showing honor to one another. (Romans 12:9–11) Help our families to love not just with their words, but by demonstrating their love with authentic actions. (1 John 3:18) Make us people who obey You Father, out of love for You. Help us to joyfully reflect Your image and character to the people around us. Make our actions holy examples of who You are. (1 Peter 1:15–16) Let that holiness flow into our relationships, translating into a love for our families and communities that is fervent and sincere. (1 Peter 1:22)
📖 We decree that Your peace, Jesus, will rule in our hearts. We decree thankfulness for the relationships and people in our life, especially those who are joined to Your body with us. We decree that Your teaching and example will dwell in us richly, overflowing with thanksgiving in words and songs to each other. We decree that our hearts will sing out Your praise. (Colossians 3:15–16)
🗣️We declare that we are Your chosen people, made holy by You and dearly loved. We declare our ability to choose and exercise affection, compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in our relationships. We declare that our minds, bodies and spirits are able to put up with one another and forgive each other. We declare that as the Lord forgives us, so we are able to do the same for each other. (Colossians 3:12-13)
Family in Government
🙏 Make our governing bodies strong in You, Lord, and equip our leaders with Your strength. (Ephesians 6:10–16) Rescue and protect us citizens, those who trust and delight in You. (Psalm 22:8) Shield us, not just against blood and flesh, but against the rulers and authorities of darkness; against the spiritual forces of wickedness. (Ephesians 6:12-13) You are God above all others. You judge both spirit and flesh rightly. (Psalm 82:1)
📖 We decree that our governing leaders will put on the full armor of God, so that they may be able to stand against the stratagems of evil. (Ephesians 6:10-11) We decree that our leaders will wrap truth around their waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. They will wear shoes of peace making, take up their shields of faith, receive their helmet of salvation and pick up the sword of the Spirit, which is Your word. (Ephesians 6:14-17)
🗣️ You are our praise. You have answered our cries of distress. (Psalm 22:25) All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to You. All the families of the nations will worship before you. Kingship belongs to You, and You alone rule over all. (Psalm 22:27–28) Our descendants will serve You. Your wonders will be told to the next generation. They will come and tell of Your saving deeds to a people yet to be born, that in You it is done. (Psalm 22:30–31)
Family in Business
🙏 We thank You, Yahweh, for your trustworthy love. Keep us from turning to our own pride or being deceived into seeking success elsewhere in the world. Help us to remember how You have cared for us. Help us to remember the many things You have done. We thank you for your wonderful deeds and your thoughts toward us. (Psalm 40:4–5) You know what we need. Help us to seek first Your kingdom and righteousness, knowing that all the rest will be given by You. (Matthew 6:32-33) We acknowledge that desiring riches puts temptations, traps, and many foolish and harmful desires in our way. Keep us from being people who choose to plunge into ruin and destruction. (1 Timothy 6:9) We thank you, Lord, for making us Your chosen ones, and for bringing us into our inheritance. You give us blessing and abundance. You are a resting place for those who seek you. Let us not forget You. Help us not to put our hope in Fortune or Destiny. (Isaiah 65:9-11)
📖 We ask for Your favor. We seek Your blessings. We knock on the door of Your heavenly provision. (Matthew 7:7-8) We decree that our businesses and financial successes will be used to care for our families. We will honor our households by providing for those who provide, or have provided for us. (1 Timothy 5:4) We decree joy in pleasing You through our relationships. Our love for each other and for You, God, will be shown by acting justly, loving kindness, and walking humbly with You. (Micah 6:8)
🗣️We rejoice and are glad in You, God. We proclaim that “Yahweh is great!” We are poor and needy, but You are our help and our deliverer. (Psalm 40:16–17) You are faithful. You are trustworthy. You are generous. You are a Father who knows how to give good gifts to us when we ask. (Matthew 7:9-11)
Family in Education
🙏 Let those who take shelter in You, rejoice, and ever sing for joy because You spread protection over them. Bless the righteous; those who love Your name. Surround them like a shield with Your good favor. (Psalm 5:11-12) Bind and rebuke wickedness and evil in Your holy name – the things which are not in You, and can not dwell with You. (Psalm 5:4) Help believers to seek You with all their hearts. Be near to us, and spare us Your anger. Receive us, despite our failings. Be closer to us than even our earthly families. Teach us Your ways, and lead us, protecting us from those who wish us harm. (Psalm 27:8-11)
📖 We decree humility and submission before You. We decree open hearts and outstretched hands to You. We decree that we will not allow our sinfulness to take up residence in our homes and get comfortable in our lives. We decree that we will stand before You, firmly rooted and without fear. Our struggles and miseries will pass and no longer be remembered. We decree that our lives will be lit up with Your light, brighter than the noon sun. We decree confidence because there is hope in You. We will be well protected, we will sleep in safety and no one will make us afraid. (Job 11:13-19)
🗣️You, Yahweh, sit enthroned forever. You will judge us rightly and fairly. We declare that You are a stronghold, a safe place, for suffering and struggling. We declare care and comfort for those who trust in You. We declare that You will not leave them alone to fend for themselves. We will sing Your praises and tell of Your deeds, because You do not forget or ignore our cries of distress. (Psalm 9:7–12)
Family in Healthcare
🙏 Protect Your families, Lord, keep us blessed and living in the land You have given us. Keep us safe from the will of those who wish us harm. Sustain us in any sickness. Restore us to full health. Be gracious to us and heal us, even when we have caused our own suffering. (Psalm 41:2–4) Let our minds, bodies, and souls be healed and renewed because You have made us into a new creation in Yourself. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Lord, extend Your hand to heal us. Perform signs and wonders in us through Your holy name, Jesus. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit and let us speak Your words with boldness. (Acts 4:29–31)
📖 We decree that we will hear Your words and receive understanding. We decree that we will see You and perceive Your goodness and love. We decree that our hearts will be open to You. We decree that we will receive Your healing power. (Acts 28:25–27) We are fathered by You, and protected by You. We decree in Your name that no evil can touch us.(1 John 5:18)
🗣️ We declare the manifestations of Your Spirit to be beneficial for us all. We declare words of wisdom through the Spirit to change our minds and souls. We declare the gift of healing by Your Spirit to work powerfully in our lives. We declare those given the powers of miracles to use them through Your Spirit to bring Your Godly power to our bodies. We declare that all spiritual gifts You have given us be active and growing in Your Spirit to enrich Your children’s lives and demonstrate Your love for us. We declare that in all these things Your one and same Spirit is at work, distributing to each one individually just as You wish. (1 Corinthians 12:4–11)
Family in Media\Entertainment
🙏 We thank you Yahweh for your loyal love. Help us to remember that it is You alone who satisfies our longings. Help us to turn to You so that you can fill our hungry souls with Your goodness. (Psalm 107:8–9) Let us be satisfied with the goodness of Your house – Your holy temple. (Psalm 65:4) For we are that temple. You make us holy sanctuaries, sacred space, for Your Spirit. (1 Corinthians 3:16–17) Guard us against idols, against filling our temples with the world’s polluted substitutes for You. (1 John 5:21)
📖 We decree that rest will be found in Your ways, and in You. We decree that entertainment will not be the distraction and solace we seek. We decree victory over stress and strife by entering into the blessed rest that leads to Your throne. We decree joy and celebration in participating in Your blessing and care. We will embrace and observe Your restoration in us; as we also look forward to the great Sabbath celebration upon Your return. (Hebrews 4:8-11)
🗣We declare that we are fathered by You, and from You, God. Therefore we are protected from evil. We have broken off sinful patterns. We are separate from the world, which abides by human values. And we declare, through the understanding given to us by Jesus, we will know what is true and the One who is true. We are in the One who is true, the source of eternal life. (1 John 5:18–20)
Family in Church
🙏 Lord, let Your love abound in our church. Make us disciples who put others before ourselves. Give us knowledge of what is good through our acts of love, and help us to use discernment in making decisions that benefit each other. Help us to know what is valuable and beneficial for our community so we may approve what is superior, without fault or blame. Fill us with the fruit of Your righteousness, which only comes from You, Jesus. Let it be for Your glory and praise. (Philippians 1:9-11)
📖 We decree that all Your sons and daughters, everyone who is called by Your name, whom You created for Your glory will draw near to You. (Isaiah 43:6–7) We decree that we will reap Your rewards. We will be fed, deeply satisfied, and rejoice in You. We decree that we are blessed by You, God of trustworthiness. Who we were before we accepted You is forgotten; who we were before choosing You is hidden from Your eyes. (Isaiah 65:13-16) We decree with a shout of exultation, that You are creating us to be a source of joy. (Isaiah 65:18) We decree that blessings and healings will be like water poured out on this thirsty land; Your spirit and goodness poured out on those who thirst for Your righteousness. (Isaiah 44:3)
🗣We echo Your promises to our predecessors, Lord. We will not fear, for You have redeemed us. You call us by Your name. We are Yours. You are with us through chaos and struggle; we will not be overwhelmed. We will walk through trials and not be burned. You, Holy One, are our savior. We are precious in Your eyes. We are honored. We are loved by You. (Isaiah 43:1–4)
So wake up, you living gateways! Lift up your heads, you doorways of eternity! Welcome the King of Glory, for he is about to come through you.
Psalm 24: 7
Manifest your kingdom realm, and cause your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10
Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all believers.
Ephesians 6:18
Welcome to the new Multiply Concord Prayer Wall format! We are so honored that you have chosen to join us in unified prayer for the needs of our County and our City. The new format includes three aspects of communicating with God and through the power and authority given to us by God: Prayer, Decrees, and Declarations.
For clarification the following definitions are available to assist you with this month’s Prayers:
1) 🙏 (Pray) – communing with God for His help, His favor and His provision. (Philippians 4:6)
2) 📖 (Decree) – firm command toward a situation that is in alignment with God’s Word and carries the same effect in the Spirit as a written law in the natural. (Job 22:28)
3) 🗣️ (Declare) – vocal announcement of something that has already been established, decreed, or promised by God. Declaring allows us to establish things that are already made available in our lives, even if it’s not already present with our natural eyes. (Psalm 2:7)
As always, we encourage you to put on the full armor of God as you intercede on behalf of the Gates of Influence in our County and City. Remember, the Glory of the Lord is your rear guard according to Isaiah 58:8. We bless you as you step into God’s purpose in your life and pray He will return to you above and beyond for your obedience and sacrifice to pray.
7 Gates of Influence
Family
🙏 O God, You are our God; help us to seek you diligently. May our souls thirst and our flesh long for You
as in a dry and weary land without water. Help us to truly know and believe that Your loyal love is better than life. Satisfy our souls as with the best and richest food; let our mouths praise You with joyful lips. (Psalm 63:1-5)
📖 We decree joy for Your plans of prosperity for us, to give us a future and a hope. We decree that we will call upon Your name; we will come and pray to You and You will listen. (Jeremiah 29:11-12) You will restore our lives and gather us to Yourself. (Jeremiah 29:14) We decree that we will embrace Your discipline as a sign of Your love and acceptance of us. (Hebrews 12:5-6)
🗣️We declare that when we seek You with all of our heart and soul, Yahweh, we will find You. We declare that You are a God of compassion, one who will not abandon us, destroy us or forget His promises to His children. (Deuteronomy 4:29 -31) We declare that You will train our hearts, and the hearts of our children, to love You, Yahweh, with all of our being, so that we may live in Your favor and blessing. (Deuteronomy 30:6)
Government
🙏 Lord, give us leaders that entrust their spirits into Your hands. Give us decision makers that trust You and rejoice in Your loyal love. (Psalm 31:5-7) Lead our leaders and guide them according to Your ways. Place them in the correct positions and on the correct paths for the sake of Your name. (Psalm 31:3; 23:3)
📖 We decree trust and joy in Your loyal love, God. We decree confidence and faith that You will deliver us because of Your faithful love. You see our distresses, and have set our feet in a secure place. (Psalm 31:7-8)
🗣️ We declare that You are our protection and shield, we fear nothing and no one because You are with us. Your guidance and care are our comfort. (Psalm 23:4) We take refuge in You alone, God. We trust and declare that You will save us. We call upon You, Yahweh, who is worthy of all our praise. (2 Samuel 22:2)
Business
🙏 Lord, give Your children the courage and strength to start businesses when You lead and call them to do so. Bind their fear in Your name Jesus, and help them to step out into the unknown confident that You are with them wherever they go. (Joshua 1:9) We bless Your name Yahweh for Your advice and instruction. Guide Your children in their endeavors. We rejoice with glad hearts that You are at our right hand and therefore we will not be shaken. (Psalm 16:7-8)
📖 We decree that wealth and glory are from You alone, Lord. You rule over all. Power and might are in Your hand. You have the power to make whom You chose great and to give strength to all. (1 Chronicles 29:12) We decree that we will seek Your kingdom and Your righteousness first, and will trust that You are the provider of all we need. (Matthew 6:31)
🗣️ We joyfully declare that our God cares for us intimately, knowing every detail of who we are. Therefore fear has no hold on us for we are treasured by the one true God. (Matthew 10:29-31) We declare that the hand of God is upon us, that he will make His children successful and prosperous through our obedience to His ways. He will open for us His rich storehouse, even the heavens, to bless all of the works of our hands. We declare that we will lend to others and not borrow. (Deuteronomy 28:11-12)
Education
🙏 Let those in education build the houses of their lives upon Your solid rock. (Matthew 7:24) Help their eyes to see You more, their ears to hear You more and their spirits to understand You more deeply. Bring Your healing to their lives. (Acts 28:27) Bring Your people back to Yourself; show them your grace and compassion, and Your loyal love. Keep them from harm, and bless them in Your mighty mercy, Yahweh. (Joel 2:12-14)
📖 We decree that our needs will be offered up to You in prayer. We decree that our joys will be expressed to You in praise. We decree that our sicknesses and maladies will be answered through prayer and anointing in Your name, Lord. We decree we will turn to Your divine grace before all else. Our faith will be exercised in action, and You alone are the answer we need and the source of our salvation. (James 5:13-16)
🗣️ We declare the restoration of the joy of Your salvation. We declare that Your spirit will sustain Your children. (Psalm 51:12) You hear our voices when we cry to You for help. We declare our love for You Lord; who cares for and protects Your humble faithful people. We declare strength in You. (Psalm 31:22-24)
Healthcare
🙏 Lord, we ask that you would bind fear, stress and worry in Your name and remind healthcare workers of Your holy, protecting presence. We thank You for choosing us to be Your people. We are Your servants, thankful for being seen as precious in Your eyes, and deeply loved by You. (Isaiah 41:9-10, 43:4–5) Strengthen healthcare workers by Your power, take hold of them and bring them the promise and provision of Your saving help. (Isaiah 41:10)
📖 We decree that as You enable Your servants to live and speak your message with all boldness, You will extend your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through Your holy name Jesus.(Acts 4:29-30) We decree that sickness and disease are bound. You heal all our diseases, and we bless Your powerful name (Psalm 103;2-3) We decree that You will bring healing to and through healthcare.
🗣️You are great and do wondrous things. (Psalm 86:10) We declare Your release of abundant resources in the area of healthcare. We declare that open positions will be filled with the right people at the right time. You are our refuge and strength, a very sufficient help in troubles. (Ps 46:1)
Media\Entertainment
🙏 Lord, help entertainment industry believers to trust You with all their hearts, leaning not onto their own wisdom and understanding. We ask that they would seek You and Your ways before all else, and that You will provide a straight path for them. Keep arrogance and disobedience far from them, and bring healing and refreshment to their bodies and souls. (Proverbs 3:5-8)
📖 We decree trust in Your deliverance from our troubles. You are our hiding place; You surround, and You preserve us. We decree spirits that eagerly wait to hear Your instruction and caring advice for our lives. (Psalm 32:7–8) Your loyal love surrounds us, we decree protection in You. We are glad in You and rejoice in Your loving kindness. (Psalm 32:10–11)
🗣 We declare a reviving of believers in the entertainment industry through the power of Your healing word. We declare minds enabled to understand your instruction, and hearts opened to dwell on You and Your wonderful ways. We declare strength in Your name, and through the study of what You say to believers through Your word. (Psalm 119:25–32)
Church
🙏 Lord, make us a church of welcome as we anticipate crossing over into our new church dwelling. Help us to empty ourselves of status and importance, just as You did Jesus, when You did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but took on the humble form of a servant for us.(Philippians 2:5) Prepare us to extend brotherly love and hospitality to all guests. (Hebrews 13:1–2.) Help Your church to accept one another, as we ourselves have been accepted by You. Dear God of patient endurance and of encouragement, help us to be in agreement with one another, so that with one mind and voice we may glorify You, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:5–7)
📖 We decree by the love we have in You, Jesus, the same love, unity and singular purpose in our relationships with the fellow members of Your body. We decree an outpouring in humility, and a sincere desire to look out for the interests of those around us, above ourselves. (Philippians 2:4) Through You, Jesus, we decree truth in word and act, and love in manner and spirit, fully growing us believers into a mature church body. (Ephesians 4:15-16)
🗣 We declare Your protection over us God, for we have taken refuge in You. We declare that You are our Lord, we have no good apart from You. (Psalm 16:1-2) We declare Your peace over us, God, that passes all understanding. You will make known to us life and joy. In Your presence we find full satisfaction, Yahweh, and we are blessed by Your caring hand. (Psalm 16:11)