My Prayer In This Season

Summary

Pastor Jason began by sharing his personal devotional practices, emphasizing the importance of daily prayer and Bible reading. He admitted his natural inclination toward Bible reading over prayer but described his use of a personal 11-page prayer guide to maintain discipline in his prayer life. This guide includes various biblical prayers, such as the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) and other scriptural petitions that inspire his spiritual journey.

The core message focused on his prayer for North Alabama during a new season of ministry. Rooted in Habakkuk 3:1-2, Pastor Jason highlighted the prophet’s petition, "O Lord, I have heard the report of you, and your work, O Lord, do I fear. In the midst of the years revive it; in the midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy." This prayer reflected Pastor Jason’s three key petitions for the region:

  1. Repentance
    Pastor Jason called for a sweeping spirit of repentance and a great harvest of souls, emphasizing Jesus’ words in John 4:35-36:

    • "Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life."
      He reminded the congregation that the fields are ready for harvest, stressing the urgency to lead people to Christ.

  2. Revelation
    He prayed for a clear revelation of Jesus Christ in the church and the region. Referencing John 14:26, he emphasized the role of the Holy Spirit as the teacher who brings understanding:

    • "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you."
      Pastor Jason urged the congregation to seek genuine encounters with God, underlining that authentic revelations come from disciplined time in the Word and prayer.

  3. Revival
    Pastor Jason expressed his fervent prayer for revival, referencing Joel 2:28:

    • "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh."
      He shared his belief that a significant move of God’s presence and power would manifest within the next 18-36 months, based on personal revelation and patterns observed in church history.

Pastor Jason criticized the modern Pentecostal church for becoming overly domesticated, urging the congregation to rekindle a passionate, Spirit-filled faith. He shared testimonies of Holy Spirit encounters and challenged the church to pursue God’s power earnestly.

Bible References Cited

  1. Habakkuk 3:1-2 – Core prayer for revival and mercy.

  2. Matthew 6:9-13 – The Lord’s Prayer.

  3. John 4:35-36 – Urgency for the harvest of souls.

  4. John 14:26 – Revelation through the Holy Spirit.

  5. Joel 2:28 – Prophecy of the Spirit’s outpouring.

  6. Romans 8:32 – Assurance of God’s provision.

  7. Hebrews 1:3 – Christ upholding the universe by His word.

  8. 1 Corinthians 2:4 – Preaching with a demonstration of power.

  9. Romans 8:19 – Creation’s longing for the sons of God.