THANKING GOD FOR THE CITY

1. Thank God for the peace within the city
2. Thank God for the infrastructure development taking place within the city
3. Thank God for government Institutions that are rising up to take responsibility to ensure order within the city
4. Thank God for economic opportunities that are being created within the city
5. Thank God for ministries and churches that have started and are rising within the city 

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SALVATION OF LILONGWE CITY

THERE ARE TWO ASPECTS TO THESE PRAYERS. PRAYING FOR THE CITY AS A PLACE AND THE PEOPLE.

1. Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for my city and that I am blessed with the privilege of living here. I thank You that by placing me here, You have assigned me to spiritually steward the place where I live. So today, I rise up and take my place at the right hand of the Father in all spiritual authority. 
   
   Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. Joshua 1:3 KJV Ephesians 2:6
    
2.  Father in the Name of Jesus we pray, sealing the gates of Lilongwe city from all evil influence, activities, diseases and every ungodly thing that would want to enter in our City.
   We declare that the atmosphere in Lilongwe city will be charged with the presence of God.
   
   Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Luke 10:19  KJV Job 22:28
    
3.  Father in the Name of Jesus we pray, binding the strongman ruling the city of Lilongwe. 
   We snatch it from the hands of satan and his cohorts and declare deliverance of the city.
   
   No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house. Mark 3:27 KJV
    
4. Father, according to Zechariah 10:1, I pray that You would send forth spiritual rain to my city. Let an outpouring of the Holy Spirit fall on this place and overcome any evil forces operating against it in Jesus Name.
   
   Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. Zechariah 10:1 KJV
    
5. Father, in the Name of Jesus, I curse every wicked spirit operating against this city right now and command every demon to flee from Lilongwe city . 
   
   Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded James 4:8 KJV
    
6. Father, as the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, we are claiming this city and declare that no weapon formed against it will prosper. Every tongue that rises against this city will be rendered useless and ineffective in Jesus Name. Z
   
   For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV Isaiah 54:17
    
7. Father, in the Name of Jesus, we declare that this is a godly city and righteousness prevails. We command the spirits of poverty, violence, anger, hate, witchcraft, atheism, lying, sexual immorality and all other wrong spirits to leave in Jesus Name.
   
   And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Mark 16:17 KJV
    
8. Father, in the Name of Jesus we bind every foul spirit that is affecting this city and command them to stop in their maneuvers, and cease and desist in their actions now.
   
   Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matthew 18:18 KJV
    
9. We plead the blood of Jesus around this city and declare angels are encamped around us here according to Psalm 91.
    
10. Father, in the Name of Jesus we pray for every leader in this city according to 1 Timothy 2:1-4—the mayor, the city council, the SPC, PSs, the State House, the Parliament and all others in authority.  We pray for their salvation and that they would rule justly and with godly wisdom. We bind satan from operating over the political scene of this city and command him to take his hands off our city’s government, economy and social scene right now in Jesus’ mighty Name.S
     
11. Father, we ask You, Lord of the harvest, to send forth labourers to every neighborhood. We pray that Your light will shine throughout every neighborhood, school, shopping centre and church etc and that many will receive Christ in the Mighty Name of Jesus.
    
    Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.Matthew 9:37‭-‬38 KJV
12. Father, in the Name of Jesus, we pray that you will make   the gospel to permeate every part of this city and break through every area of darkness.
    
    Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7‭-‬8 KJV
13. Father, thank You for raining  revival in this city.
    
    We also pray for physical rains to cover upon  the whole country resulting in bumper harvest  in Jesus Name.
    
    For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: Isaiah 55:10 KJV
     
14. Father, we have asked all these things in faith, knowing that Your Word says that whatever we ask for in prayer , we should believe that we have it and we shall have it.  Mark 11.24

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CATCHING THE VISION OF LIGHTING THE CITY - HABAKKUK 2:2; ACTS 26:16-19

1. God has given us a mandate this year to light the city. Let us pray that every member of ICA will see themselves as part of that mandate and run with the vision. Pray that we will not be disobedient to the heavenly vision. 
2. A personal encounter with God allows us to help others encounter Him. Pray that every member of ICA will encounter God is an special way year and that our public ministries will be an overflow of our intimate private relationship with God. 
3. Psalm‬ ‭68:11‬ ‭ESV‬‬. There are many limitations that society may place on women that may prevent them from ably shining their light. Pray that the women of ICA will step outside of these boundaries into the purpose God has for them.
4. Micah 6:8. We live in times where it is not easy to live justly and in integrity. Many are being tempted to use ungodly means to make wealth or seek pleasures of life. Pray that the men of ICA will stand out as men who act seek justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God. 
5. Philippians 2:15. It has been said that this generation of young people faces more challenges that ever before with increasing perversion and loss of morality. Pray that the young people of ICA (youth, teens and children)  will catch the fire of the Spirit and shine as lights in this crooked and perverse generation.

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PRAYING FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Isaiah 60:11 - Pray that the gates of the city  will be open for employment opportunities, this includes self employment.
2. Colossians 3:22-24 - Pray that as we work, we should work as unto  the Lord. Pray for that we will work with diligence, excellence and with the right attitude.
3. Proverbs 26:10 - Pray that employers will be able to choose team members that will be able to contribute to the success of the team. 
4. Titus 2:7-8 - Pray that we will live and lead by example in our place of employment

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PRAYING FOR AGE RELATED CHALLENGES

12 YEARS AND BELOW

• What is worth celebrating in your age group? Take time to thank God.
• What are your challenges? Tell God your desires. 

Emotional/Social Changes

Children in this age group might: Show more concern about body image, looks, and clothes. Focus on themselves; going back and forth between high expectations and lack of confidence.

As they move toward puberty, their hormones begin to fluctuate, causing emotional instability. 1 Tweens also lack the emotional development to fully control their moods. In other words, they express exactly what they're feeling like they're feeling it.

13-19 YEAR OLDS (TEENS)

• What is worth celebrating in your age group? Take time to thank God.
• What are your challenges? Tell God your desires. 

1. Emotional and physical changes that accompany puberty
2. Anxiety 
3. Peer pressure 
4. Alcohol and drug abuse 
5. Bullying 
6. Self-image – more aware of physical appearance 
7. Sexual activity 
8. Addiction 
9. Academic challenges 

20-29 YEAR OLDS 

• What is worth celebrating in your age group? Take time to thank God.
• What are your challenges? Tell God your desires. 

1. Financial stress
2. Career uncertainty 
3. Unemployment 
4. Comparison leading to confusion and discontent.

30-39 YEAR OLDS 

• What is worth celebrating in your age group? Take time to thank God.
• What are your challenges? Tell God your desires. 

1. Career advancement stresses 
2. Settling down with longtime partner 
3. Having and raising children 
4. Balancing of family and career 

40-49 YEAR OLDS 

• What is worth celebrating in your age group? Take time to thank God.
• What are your challenges? Tell God your desires. 

1. Mid life crisis
2. Health issues 

50-59 YEAR OLDS 

• What is worth celebrating in your age group? Take time to thank God.
• What are your challenges? Tell God your desires. 

1. Aches and pains 
2. Memory lapses
3. Reduced energy 
4. Body expresses natural, age-related changes 
5. Bones tend to shrink in size and density, weakening them and making them more susceptible to fracture. 
6. Muscles generally lose strength, endurance and flexibility — factors that can affect your coordination, stability and balance.

60 YEARS AND ABOVE 

• What is worth celebrating in your age group? Take time to thank God.
• What are your challenges? Tell God your desires. 

1. Loss of people close to you 
2. Taking care of elderly parents
3. Family and friends are often far away
4. Bodies slowing down 
5. Health issues 
6. Anxiety, depression and suicide