Praying Revelation 19:11-16

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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

Opening Prayer 

You died that we might be forgiven, Lord; but that was not the end.  You plundered death, and made its jail-house shudder - strode into life to meet Your startled friends.

We have a dream that all the world will meet You, and know You, Jesus, in Your living power, *
that someday soon all people everywhere will hear Your story, and hear it in a way they understand.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

With justice he judges and wages war.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Revelation 19:11-16 (New International Version)

I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.

He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. *
Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. "He will rule them with an iron scepter." He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: King of kings and Lord of lords.

Response to the Scripture

Who is like you, Oh God? Perfect in wisdom, unlimited in power - you will not relent until you fully accomplish the purposes of  your heart.

 

Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

 

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The Spirit and the Bride say *
β€œCome!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
With justice he judges and wages war.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

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Ending Prayer

We look for You and long for Your returning.

When all is ready and the time is ripe gather us into Your arms.  *
Lord, hasten the day when those who seek You in every nation will come from east and west, from north and south, and sit at table in Your kingdom.

We long for Your appearing! *
We long for Your appearing!

We long for Your appearing! *
We believe!

- Celtic Daily Prayer

 

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 5: Easter Bridge Prayer – β€œJesus Our Bridegroom King” )