{"id":200,"date":"2015-10-10T17:50:46","date_gmt":"2015-10-11T01:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointtohope.com\/?p=200"},"modified":"2015-10-10T17:50:46","modified_gmt":"2015-10-11T01:50:46","slug":"ketchikan-report-pth-prayer-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointtohope.com\/?p=200","title":{"rendered":"Ketchikan report & PTH Prayer Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear PTH Friends,<\/span><\/p>\n

Below, you will find two specific things: \u00a0<\/span>
\n1) Ketchikan report from Debbie A.<\/span>
\n2) A comprehensive prayer strategy for Point To Hope.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ketchikan<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span>
\nHere is an update regarding the \u201cPTH Holy Spirit Encounter\u201d conference in Ketchikan, Alaska.\u00a0 His grace and mercy is never ending, and Ketchikan was blessed because of His Presence and our encounter with Him!<\/span><\/p>\n

I just want to share a few thoughts regarding the PTH Ketchikan conference:<\/span><\/p>\n

In my anguish I cried to the Lord,<\/span>
\nAnd He answered by setting me free.<\/span>
\nThe Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.<\/span>
\nWhat can man do to me? <\/span>
\nThe Lord is with me; He is my helper.<\/span>
\nI will look in triumph on my enemies.\u00a0 Psalms 118: 5-7.<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\nThis was a heart cry in Ketchikan at the PTH Conference (Sept. 24th-26th).\u00a0 It was a call to those who were afraid, in need of salvation, deliverance, healing, baptism of the Holy Spirit, refreshing, encouragement, reconciliation, etc, and being set FREE. <\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\nWhen the Spirit of the Living God touches the life of an individual, the whole countenance of a person\u2019s face changes … when we look up to Him, we can\u2019t help but be changed.\u00a0 You could call it a \u201cFace Up\u201d encounter\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ketchikan, we had to Face up with many issues and concerns and we have a new freedom!\u00a0 We had to\u00a0Face up\u00a0to and\u00a0return to our first Love (Rev. 2).\u00a0 We had to put our Face up\u00a0to see from God\u2019s perspective in order to understand how to live in resurrection power.\u00a0 Just like the song, \u00a0\u201cGod\u2019s Not Dead … He\u2019s Surely Alive\u201d!\u00a0\u00a0 God was alive in His people over Ketchikan.\u00a0Yes, becoming\u00a0addicted to the purposes and presence of God… no better addiction!\u00a0 Being able to see \/ sense Him for who He is,\u00a0from every direction, in every circumstance that we are going through, causes us to grow in Him!<\/span><\/p>\n

We all had the invitation to go to the Potter\u2019s House and get on the Potter\u2019s wheel\u00a0 … a personal decision – Let Him shift and reshape our lives to His standard and learn to see or BEHOLD God…. whether \u201cmature or young\u201d.<\/span>
\nWe have two choices:\u00a0 what will mold us, rule us?\u00a0 Flesh or Spirit?\u00a0 In Ephesians 5:15 it talks about Redeeming the time.\u00a0Look circumspectly – look from every angle from God\u2019s view.\u00a0 \u00a0 You and I are the Sons of God.\u00a0 It is time we become mature according to His standard! <\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\nSTANDARD \u2013<\/span>
\nWhat\u2019s the difference between driving a stick shift or a standard? <\/span>
\nWith an automatic, or a standard, all you have to do is slip into \u201cD\u201d for drive; the gears change automatically.\u00a0\u00a0 A stick shift, on the other hand, takes eye, hand and foot coordination.\u00a0 \u00a0Spiritually speaking, let us be found according to God\u2019s STANDARD:\u00a0\u00a0 God\u2019s \u201cG\u201d gear!\u00a0 As we shift to \u201cG\u201d,\u00a0 He changes us automatically – His timing!\u00a0… verses \u201cself\u201d doing the shifting when we determine – making our \u201cown decisions in our strength.\u201d<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\nPsalms 27:\u00a0 God\u2019s standard tells us to Move into the Light. <\/span>
\nGod tells us, I will put you on a high rock.\u00a0 I will be a sanctuary and give\u00a0 Anointing power over these ones.<\/span>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I want to be one of those! \u00a0 One who puts life in His standard – \u201cG\u201d gear … and allows Him do the driving – letting Him change me automatically, His way.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\n2 Chronicles 7:14 –\u00a0 IF MY people will humble themselves…<\/span>
\nIt is as if He says, \u201cyou repent and I\u2019ll relent.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Only mature ones can recognize this:\u00a0 It isn\u2019t a call for us to point to others to pray, but more the war inside ourselves and our circumstances that causes us to humble ourselves so we know how to Pray.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0That is God\u2019s standard. <\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\nWhether you are driving over wet lands or a dessert – God has the perfect gear!Can these dry bones live?\u00a0 Resurrection power is God\u2019s idea for us.<\/span>
\n– Do you need to simply \u201clet go\u201d of some things?<\/span>
\n– Get ready because God is waiting to \/ wanting to use all of us.<\/span>
\n– Let us position ourselves to FACE UP to see His view from every angle… circumspectly.<\/span>
\n– Move with the new and what you know, so that God can do what you don\u2019t know\u00a0 … He can and will do the impossible … when we are in His gear. <\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span>
\nYes, Praise the Lord, all you nations;<\/span>
\nExtol Him, all you peoples.<\/span>
\nFor great is His love toward us, and<\/span>
\nThe faithfulness of the Lord endures forever..<\/span>
\nPraise the Lord\u00a0 Psalms 118: 1-2<\/span><\/p>\n

Blessings, <\/span>
\nDebbie Anderes,<\/span>
\nPTH Assistant Director, Ketchikan<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nPTH Prayer Strategy:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A new prayer strategy for Point To Hope – for October and the unfolding of next year\u2019s plans \u2026 I say \u201cnew\u201d but it is actually \u201cof old\u201d \u2026 from Ezekiel\u2019s era!<\/span><\/p>\n

There will always be battles in life as long as we are in the Lord\u2019s army, right?\u00a0 God vs. evil!\u00a0 Going against the grain can be challenging, no doubt!\u00a0 The season upon us is the FALL season.\u00a0 However, I would propose we go against the grain and declare it is a season of Rise, not fall!\u00a0 Just listen to the rumbling of many voices around us these days and it is easy to hear the sound of \u201cagainst the grain\u201d of His Word.\u00a0 Still, there are countless stories of wars \/ battles in the Bible where just a handful of His faithful defeated multitudes and armies, because of HIS strength and mighty power!\u00a0 Today is no different \u2026 IF we fight using His strategic weaponry.\u00a0 Though it is the fall season in the natural, through the power of prayer and declaration, it can be a supernatural season of Rise!\u00a0 Rise and Siege! <\/span><\/p>\n

Siege\u00a0– \u201ca military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.\u201d\u00a0 We are the enemy of evil! We are the military operation of the MOST HIGH and we will surround towns \/ buildings of situations, circumstances, disease;\u00a0 We are the ones who will invade and protect the camp of the enemy \u2026 as the Holy Spirit leads\u2026. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I have been listening to Nancy share what the Lord has been speaking to her about this next season for PTH. \u00a0 I have been seeking the Lord regarding a prayer strategy for this next season and collaborating with Nancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nancy has been casting vision that the Lord has given over this ministry and it is easy to see how the Lord is orchestrating something awesome; An expanse of His plans and purposes for the glory of His name! \u2026 expanding our tent pegs! \u00a0 Easy to see \u2026 but the question is \u201cHow do we walk it out?\u201d \u2026 His plans – His provision? \u2026 one prayer at a time – being very sensitive to the Holy Spirit and obedient \u2026 That\u2019s how!\u00a0 For sometime now, the Lord has given Nancy this key, this nugget:\u00a0 When the Lord gives vision, He gives provision! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wouldn\u2019t you agree, the Lord is continually building and refining all of us to be a beautiful bride!\u00a0That is part of the provision – even if it means \u201cuncomfortable\u201d\u2026getting the wrinkles out of our dress – what we are clothed in (mind sets, tradition, etc).\u00a0 \u2026\u00a0 Still, we have One Hope, regardless of where we are or where we live.\u00a0 Personally, this is one of the many attributes I love about PTH – that it doesn\u2019t matter where we reside, we are all one unified part of His body.\u00a0 And by now, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve all noticed, the ministry of Point To Hope is not about \u201cthis ministry\u201d \u2026 it is ALL about pointing to HOPE.\u00a0 \u201cThere is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one HOPE\u201d (Eph.4:4).\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having said that, I feel like the Lord downloaded a prayer strategy from His Word that can be applied to PTH for this season and upcoming plans. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As the Lord is expanding the tent pegs of PTH, I feel like this is a strategy to help nurture and facilitate growth for us individually, as well as PTH, and beyond, as a whole – His Body.\u00a0 This is just a frame work for us to adapt as it works for us and those we labor among; to be led by the Holy Spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n

You will notice at the bottom of this letter, specific targeted days.\u00a0 You can plug your self in and partner with others.\u00a0 Knowing, \u201cyou are not along\u201d can be a great encouragement!<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is the strategy:<\/span><\/p>\n

In Ezekiel Chapter 4, the Lord commands Ezekiel to draw on a tablet the city of Jerusalem and then lay siege to it:\u00a0 erect siege works against it, build a ramp, set up camps, use battering rams, set an iron wall, etc. And,\u00a0it will be under siege,\u00a0you shall besiege it!\u00a0 A basic but profound prophetic act!<\/span><\/p>\n

Simple strategy!\u00a0 Here is an example:\u00a0 Nancy is currently in the Ohio \/ W. Virginia area for the month of October.\u00a0 I drew a picture of Nancy in my journal, and then sent a text to 3 people and together we laid siege (in prayer of agreement) to pull down the plans and purposes of the Lord; protection, etc., And He will RISE!\u00a0 Very simple start of a strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

The demographics of everyday life don\u2019t necessarily cooperate with physical proximity.\u00a0 Hence, as prayer facilitator,\u201d I want to encourage us, as His warriors, to somehow stay connected \/ reaching out to others in our areas:\u00a0 texting, e-mail, phone, etc …. even if it is just knowing we are connected on the same day, spiritually speaking. \u00a0That is a powerful biblical principle in the Kingdom – \u201cpower of agreement.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

What is it, according to His Word, that we need to erect siege in order to pull down His plans and purposes???\u2026 personally,\u00a0 meeting as a group, e-mail,…. \u00a0 Is it declaring siege against discord, lack of fear of the Lord, disobedience, complacency, weariness, lack of compassion \/ mercy, judgement, declaring HIS Word, etc. etc\u2026.\u00a0 \u00a0 Whatever mountains or hills have been erected that \u201cgo against the grain of the Lord\u201d \u2026. the Word of the Lord says in Ezekiel Chapter 6, we can speak to those mountains and hills and the sword of the Lord will tear down those altars … not by our strength … by His sword – His Word!<\/span><\/p>\n

In our siege, we are declaring His promises to RISE! \u2026 and the plans of the enemy to fall\u2026. let us be specific – targeted because the Lord\u2019s anointing and favor is upon His Word!<\/span><\/p>\n

So there it is \u2026. simple strategy! \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For your information, I have proposed the following prayer strategy table if you\u2019d like to join in praying for PTH Ministries for the upcoming year every.\u00a0\u00a0 Every day is covered … \u201c7\u201d for complete. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use the weekly table below as a guideline; However it fits for your GENERAL location, and plug yourself \/ selves in as ONE in His body.\u00a0 For example, maybe you don\u2019t live in a northern state per se, yet you could consider yourself a \u201cnorthern\u201d part of a state:, etc.:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 Sunday:\u00a0 Alaska<\/span>
\n\u00a0 Monday: Northern states \/ regions<\/span>
\n\u00a0 Tuesday: Outside the United States<\/span>
\n\u00a0 Wednesday: Interior states \/ regions<\/span>
\n\u00a0 Thursday:\u00a0 Eastern states \/ regions<\/span>
\n\u00a0 Friday:\u00a0 Southern states \/ regions<\/span>
\n\u00a0 Saturday:\u00a0 Western states \/\u00a0 regions<\/span><\/p>\n

See where your \u201clot\u201d falls …..\u00a0 His Word is that we pray without ceasing, so let us pray \u201clots\u201d!<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the deal:\u00a0 There is no \u201cwrong way\u201d to plug yourself in to establish prayer coverage \u2026 I\u2019m praying for His creativity and His leading for all.\u00a0 I know many of you already gather for prayer, or have prayer established \u2026 I don\u2019t want us to \u201creinvent the wheel\u201d but I want to decree: \u201cthe wheels shall roll throughout His land!\u00a0 Miles never have to be a barrier as we can connect with others in a variety of ways.\u00a0 \u201cConnect\u201d is a broad term – declare it be broad!\u00a0 Those He calls, He equips and I know the Lord is going to do awesome things through all!<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, but extremely important:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> Keep Nancy \/ PTH in prayer for this next season as decisions are being made (events \/ places of 2016) \u2026 plans \/ assignments for what\u00a0 \/ when \/ where \u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span>
\nSarah<\/span>
\nPTH Prayer Facilitator<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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