Noon Prayer 3.22.2023
The Mountain of Economy/Business
This applies to all aspects of our culture that deal with the flow and balance of the production of resources, the distribution of resources, and the consumption of resources. This sphere of society includes every area of the marketplace (sciences, medicine, retail, services, the restaurant industry, trades, etc.).
1. We choose to serve Jehovah-Jireh (the Lord my provider) and not mammon. We live under the banner of God’s provision. Mammon wrestles for God’s seat in our lives, causing us to always strive for more.
Matthew 6:31-32 (HCSB) 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
We repent for giving into any influence of mammon: greed, lust, and all idolatry.
Corporately we reject the principality of mammon in our church and in this region.
2. We will not give way to fear. No matter what is going on around us, we choose to trust in the Lord God Almighty.
Romans 8:28(HCSB) 28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.
Psalms 37:23-24 (HCSB) 23 A man's steps are established by the Lord, and He takes pleasure in his way. 24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord holds his hand.
Lord, we ask that you will deliver us of all fear.
Pray that the Lord will reveal His perfect love to us all.
Lord, we surrender to your love and your promises for us.
3. We need men and women on this mountain that will operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy. Jesus said, “the kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field” (Matt. 13:45) and “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls” (Matt. 13:45) The reign of heaven is activated on the earth by using the prophetic gift to discover the treasure or pearl that’s hidden in the dirt. (The Seven Mountain Prophecy Unveiling the Coming Elijah Revolution, by Johnny Enlow)
Pray that the believers in this sphere of influence will operate in the gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:8-10)
Pray against a spirit of fear for those who are already positioned on this mountain.
Pray for believers in the Business Mountain that are feeling discouraged, oppressed, or that they don't have a voice. Pray that God will strengthen them, empower them in their place of influence, and give them strategy and direction.
Pray for those who want to start a business or who feel called to any area of this sphere of influence. Ask the Lord to give them courage, boldness, integrity, resources, wisdom, and His favor.
4. Pray for the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Plant City Chamber of Commerce
Lord, we lift these men and women up to you and ask that you pour out your presence in their lives. If any of them do not know you, we are asking that they come to know you this year. Send men and women to them that will share the Gospel and lead them to you.
We ask that you bless these men and women.
We ask that these leaders will work to create a commerce that is honoring of your Word and will help transform this region for You.
Lord, let them make decisions concerning our communities’ commerce that will bring Biblical principles to the forefront of everything they do.
We are asking for Christian men and women to be elevated among these boards and in the leadership of these organizations.