I.          ESTABLISHING THE HOUSE OF THE LORD IN ARIZONA

II.        AWAKE ARIZONA IN TUCSON - SEPTEMBER 16-18

III.      IMMIGRATION ISSUES AND THE BORDER

IV.      THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS

V.       STATE-BY-STATE AND NATIONAL PRAYER

VI.      ARIZONA CITYFEST UPDATE

We often focus on 2 Chronicles 7:14... "If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray...then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and will heal their land..." and rightly so!  However, it is striking to know that this was the Lord's promise to His people after He filled the house of the Lord with the weight of His glory in 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 in response to the completion and dedication of the temple.

In fact, the Lord actually filled His house with His glory twice in advance of 2 Chronicles 7:14!  Two chapters earlier: "when the priests came forth from the holy place...in unison...with one voice... accompanied with instruments of music, and when they praised the Lord... then the house of the Lord was filled with a cloud, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of God" (2 Chronicles 5:11-14).

If we apply this pattern in God's word to Arizona we see the priority of establishing the house of the Lord.  The continuous torch of prayer, the emerging 24/7 houses of prayer and church prayer rooms, noon hour prayer and other regular prayer meetings, and the evenings of corporate worship and intercession at multiple locations, all are evidence of the Lord building His house of prayer in Arizona.  "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain" (Psalm 127:1).

We are following the pattern of the Lord.  He is building His house in Arizona.  Let us continue to join Him in establishing His house of prayer inviting His weighty, tangible presence.  His "shekinah" glory will come!  Therefore, let us continue to pray accordingly:

I. ESTABLISHING THE HOUSE OF PRAYER IN ARIZONA

               *LET'S PRAY:  Thank you, O God, for building Your house of prayer in Arizona.  Thank You for the non-stop torch of prayer burning ever-brightly from place to place throughout our state.  Thank You for the 24/7 houses of prayer and church prayer rooms You are raising up in so many of our cities.  Thank You for the places of worship and intercession where Your Spirit is moving in fervency and joy.  Thank You for bringing pastors and churches together in prayer and unity.  Thank You for inspiring prayer along and across the border.  Thank You for establishing Your house of prayer-the House of the Lord-in Arizona.  We dedicate ourselves to You.  Complete Your work in us and through us that we may experience the full weight of Your glory as Israel did in Solomon's day!  Come, O God!  Amen.

See the Lite the Fire website at www.litethefire.org for more information regarding the on-going torch of prayer!

II. AWAKE ARIZONA IN TUCSON - SEPTEMBER 16-18!

In two weeks the AWAKE ARIZONA Tour will stop in Tucson at Victory Worship Center, September 16-18 with Dutch Sheets, Lou Engle, Cindy Jacobs and the BridgeBuilders team-go to AwakeArizona.com for more information.  This promises to be a particularly powerful time of worship, prophetic insight, and effective intercession for southern Arizona and all our region.

*LET'S PRAY:  Father, we need You!  Prepare all of our hearts to meet with You in a special, powerful way in Tucson.  Prepare and protect each of the speakers, coordinators and hosts of the AwakeArizona conference.  Thank You for Pastor Zane and Jan Anderson of Victory Worship Center-bless them and all those that are volunteering to make this happen.  We invite Your glory to come!

III. IMMIGRATION ISSUES AND THE BORDER

*LET'S PRAY:  O Lord, You say in Isaiah that we are to reason together.  We are to be just, righteous, respectful, humble and loving. We ask for the wisdom of God to come to our government leaders, public policy makers, and law enforcement at the local, state and federal level.  Help us all to understand the distinct roles and practical functions of government and the Church in society.  We ask for peace, justice, reconciliation, understanding, and wise solutions to the complicated immigration issues.  We stand against the spiritual forces that cause confusion, bring division and incite fear.

We ask for protection for all our citizens and law enforcement officers affected by those who are intending or doing harm connected with the drug trade, human trafficking and other illegal activities associated with the border.  We continue to ask for evil to be exposed and justice done to the cartel leaders, cartels and gangs, and any corrupt government officials on either side of the border.  We bless the people and land of Mexico, that God would provide for and protect the families suffering from the corruption and violence.  Bring economic prosperity and integrity to both of our countries.  Stop the lure and demand for illegal drugs in the United States and the terrible waste and destruction they cause.

You, O God, are our Lord and Savior and the only hope for our borderlands.  We thank You for Your abundant blessings and for the many answers to prayer we have already seen.  Come in a mighty way.  May Your houses of prayer be fully established in communities all along the border.  Amen.

IV. UPCOMING ELECTIONS

*LET'S PRAY: O God, we enter into the final two months of this year's election cycle.  So many campaigns are being waged with such a mixture of truth and lies.  Grant to us discernment to know the truth and the character of the candidates.  May the Church rise up and be engaged in the process through prayer and action.  Remove the confusion and apathy in the Church.  Make Your priorities clear to us and inspire us to vote accordingly.  May all Arizonans see the truth.  We pray especially for an honest and unbiased media.  Let us not be deceived by appearances or slogans or political tricks, but help us all discern with Your eyes the candidates that are Your choice for each office.  During this season we pray for each candidate to have a greater revelation and experience of You and Your ways.  Protect and bless each of these candidates along with their families and staff.  May You be glorified in these elections.  In Jesus name we pray.  Amen.

General Election:  Early voting opens October 7; Election Day is Tuesday, November 2.

V. STATE-TO-STATE AND NATIONAL PRAYER

The United States Reformation Prayer Network (USRPN) continues the "Root52" initiative (www.generals.org) from state-to-state-from Oregon (8/27-9/3) to Kansas (9/3-10) to West Virginia (9/10-17) to Nevada (9/17-24) to Nebraska (9/24-10/1).

*LET'S PRAY:  Father, we thank You for Your Spirit moving throughout our nation.  Bless the people, governments, land and churches of Oregon, Kansas, West Virginia, Nevada and Nebraska this month.  Further strengthen the prayer movements in each of these states.  We also pray for our protection against terrorist attack.  Many have received prophetic words concerning the Labor Day weekend, particularly on the East Coast.  Protect our nation as Hurricane Earl approaches from the south.  Give President Obama and his staff and all those who are gathering for the upcoming Mideast peace talks involving Israel and the Palestinians wisdom and revelation-even the fear of the Lord.  May You and Your word be respected and Your glory come!  Amen.

VI. ARIZONA CITYFEST UPDATE

Arizona CityFest continues to gather momentum with more than 350 churches now committed to work together and serve their communities!  The goal is at least 800 churches.  There will be many special events beginning in October, including major prayer events, seasons of service projects of great impact in our communities, and a large festival at Tempe Town Lake on March 19-20, 2011.  See the ArizonaCityFest.com website for more details.

*LET'S PRAY:   Thank you, God, for the great opportunities we have for city- and state-wide prayer and service.  We ask for your protection and provision for all the preparations as God continues to bring transformation to Arizona through these special events.

We see Your hand and timing in bringing Arizona CityFest this season.  We pray specifically for a deep and lasting bond between pastors and churches throughout Arizona at this crucial time.  Thank you for the values of prayer and community service which are central to Arizona CityFest.  We pray for wisdom, favor, provision and protection for all the leaders and partners of the Arizona CityFest project-perhaps the largest collaboration among pastors, churches and business leaders in our state's history.  Do great things in Arizona, O God!  Amen.

Thank you for praying and may we all experience the glory of the Lord in a very tangible way in the coming days!

-Guy Chadwick

Arizona Call to Prayer