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Benton Harbor, Michigan, is near and dear to many of us and we want to see God restore the city and all of its citizens. Can you imagine what the city would be like if everyone had food, shelter, clothing, and jobs that they like? Can you imagine if broken relationships were healed? Can you imagine if all of our children received a proper education? Can you imagine if generational sins and curses were broken?  Can you imagine if there were no crime? Can you imagine if everyone loved and respected each other regardless of differences?  Can you imagine if people knew their true worth as sons and daughters of God and how much He LOVES them and wants to take them to Heaven with Him when He returns?....Can you imagine?.....

The truth is, we don't have to imagine because God has promised us in His holy Word that we can come boldly before His throne and ask for anything in His name.  Following that instruction, we want to blanket our city with prayer for 24 hours a day, seven days a week until Jesus returns.  Would you be willing to choose one day a week and pray for 10 minutes for the city of Benton Harbor?  If so, please fill out the below registration form.  You do not have to be a current resident.  Maybe you were born or raised here and have moved somewhere else or maybe you have family that lives in Benton Harbor and you want to see God move in their lives in a mighty way.  Whatever your circumstance, we invite you to join us in prayer and see God work!!!

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10 Minutes in Prayer

Ten minutes may seem like a long time to pray.  However, if you follow the A.C.T.S. Method of prayer, the time will be so meaningful you will be surprised by how fast the time goes by.  You may begin with Adoration towards God and follow with Confession to God for sins, Then continue with Thanksgiving for all that He has done and will do, and end with Supplications which encompass what we have listed below in the "Who are we Praying For?" and "What are we Praying For?" sections.

Who are we praying for?

• CITIZENS OF BENTON HARBOR - elderly, adults, parents, children, youth, and young adults

• RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERS - pastors, rabbis, priests, elders, deacons, deaconesses evangelists, laymen, nuns, treasurers, board members, Sabbath School teachers, Sunday School teachers, and members in all places of worship in Benton Harbor

• EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND STUDENTS - administrators, staff and students associated with all schools located in Benton Harbor

• BUSINESS LEADERS - entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors associated with businesses located in Benton Harbor

• GOVERNMENT, CIVIC, AND PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERSHIP - men and women working in governmental, civic, and public safety roles within the city of Benton Harbor, Berrien County, State of Michigan, and the United States of America

What are we praying for?

• BASIC NEEDS - Healthy food, comfortable shelter, clothing and stable employment

  • Philipians 4:19 - "But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (KJV)

• HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES - eating nutritious foods, exercising, drinking lots of water, spending time outside in the fresh air and sun, temperance, proper rest, increased trust in God

  • 3 John 1:2 - "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." (KJV)

• HEALING - emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual

  • James 5;15 - "And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (NKJV)

  • Isaiah 26:3 - "You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You." (NKJV)

• RESTORATION of healthy families and friendships

  • Matthew 5:23, 24 - " So if you are about to offer your gift to God at the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, go at once and make peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift to God." (GNT)

  • Romans 12:10 - "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." (KJV)

• SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS - repentance and victory over sin, increased study and understanding of the Bible and God's will, the breaking of generational sins and curses, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and salvation

  • Ephesians 5:17 - "Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." (NKJV)

  • 1 Corinthians 10:13 - "Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." (GNT)

  • 1 John 1:9 - "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (KJV)

  • Luke 11: 13 - "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?” (NKJV)

  • John 3:15 - "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (NKJV)

• PROPER EDUCATION - for all children and adults to receive a proper education to allow them to be positive contributors to society.

  • Proverbs 4:13 - "Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life—guard it well" (GNT)

• HONESTY, JUSTICE, AND FAIRNESSS

  • Isaiah 61:8 - "The Lord says, I love justice and I hate oppression and crime. I will faithfully reward my people and make an eternal covenant with them." (GNT)

  • Isaiah 1:16, 17 - "Wash yourselves clean. Stop all this evil that I see you doing. Yes, stop doing evil and learn to do right. See that justice is done—help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows.” (GNT)

  • Philipians 4:8 - "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." (KJV)

  • Proverbs 11:1 - "The Lord hates people who use dishonest scales. He is happy with honest weights. People who are proud will soon be disgraced. It is wiser to be modest. If you are good, you are guided by honesty. People who can't be trusted are destroyed by their own dishonesty." (GNT)

• SAFETY AND PROTECTION

  • Psalm 34:7 - "The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them." (NKJV)

• UNITY, WISDOM, PEACE, LOVE, AND KINDNESS

  • Psalm 133:1 - "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" (NKJV)

  • James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (NKJV)

  • Galatians 5:22, 23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." (NKJV)

Resources

NINE STEPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR PRAYER LIFE | Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain of the United States Senate

LO QUE LA ORACIÓN PUEDE HACER | Robert Costa (en Español)