19/01/2023
How to prepare for a prayer retreat!
1. Set a goal of what you desire to achieve during the retreat (Psalm 27:4, Proverbs 29:18).
2. Set your affections on the things above (that is, the goal you set on what you desire to achieve) (Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:1,2).
3. Seek the face of God in prayer during and after the retreat (Jeremiah 29:12_14).
4. Shun every distraction from man or matters (Proverbs 4:23_27).
5. Surrender your will to the lord (Luke 21: 42).
6. Stay under all the messages and teachings of this program to get the best from the Lord. (Proverbs 12:15, Isaiah 55:3).
7. Sleeping during the message would rob you of God's best so stay awake. (Acts 20:9).
8. Speak evil of no man, bridle your tongue and keep yourself pure. (James 4:11, 1Peter 2:1, James 3:2).
9. Search the scripture to confirm the truth and that you have been taught. (Acts 17:11).
10. Self denial will make you a better Christian, practice it. (Matthew 16:24_26).
11. Show love to God by showing it to fellow men (1John 3:18;4:20).
12. Shine forth as a beacon light for others to see your spirituality, righteousness, faith and good behavior. (1Timothy 4:12).
13. Sow the seed of blessings by giving your time, talent and treasures to God and to help other people. (Luke6:38).
14. The spirit of the Lord is moving in this program, beware let him not be your judge but your advocate. (John 16:7_14, 1 John 2:1).