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BRAVO COMPANY
Bravo Company consists of local prayer team members. In many cases, members create their own prayer teams and recruit members. These prayer teams might meet in the church, school, or workplace.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
WE BELIEVE THAT...
God created both Heaven and Earth. Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, and lived a sinless life on this earth. Jesus Christ was crucified, died, and was buried in a tomb. Jesus Christ literally rose from the dead on the third day. The blood that Jesus Christ shed on the cross serves as the ultimate final sacrifice for the sins of mankind. Salvation is a free gift offered to all, and whoever receives Jesus Christ has eternal life. Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven and will one day return to reign on this earth as the King of Kings. Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God, and whoever’s name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life will live with Him forever.
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WELCOME, NEW BRAVO COMPANY RECRUITS
Thank you for becoming a Bravo Company Prayer Team Member, where miracles happen every day. Prayer Team Members directly help Prayer Revolution to accomplish its mission of mobilizing faithful Christians to prayer and action. You are an important part of making that happen in your community, so let's get started.
EXPECTATIONS
The interesting thing about prayer is that it not only changes the world around you, but more importantly, prayer changes YOU! As we draw closer to God, He promises to draw closer to us. The more time we spend with Him, the more we become like Him. Some people do not like change, and some of the people around you will not like what is happening to you. When you see God answer YOUR prayers, you can't help but tell people about it. To your surprise, there will be people who do not want to hear it. You will need courage to stand for God, to stand for what is right, and to remain committed to prayer. Prayer shakes things up! Be prepared for it, have courage, and keep on praying.
Courage
Prayer Team Members need courage. Courage is the willingness to face challenges in spite of known or unknown dangers or obstacles. When you decided to join a Prayer Revolution Prayer Team, you saw the need and desired to become part of the solution to the problems facing us today. You believe that God is the answer and that prayer truly changes things. You did not know where this journey would take you, but you knew in your heart it was the first step in the right direction.
Commitment
Prayer Partners need commitment. Commitment is the act of performing the duties required to satisfy an agreed obligation. Courage and commitment support and sustain each other. Courage proceeds in the face of the unknown, and commitment continues when the dangers become very apparent. Courage takes the first step and commitment takes the last step. As part of an unseen group of partners who have committed time to stand with you in prayer, you must realize that others are counting on you. In the silence of your kitchen or office where you pray, it may seem that no one will miss your prayers if you skip them once. However, someone, somewhere, needs your prayers. Praying is serious business. The prayer of faith moves the hand of God. Prayer is the method that God has chosen to bring change to our circumstances. It seems so simple, yet God has made it so powerful. He has only required that we ask for what we want and believe that He will do it. You are joining others on a journey of discovery where you will learn the secrets to getting prayers answered.
Once you begin to witness answers to your prayers, your faith will grow, and you will receive more answers to prayer. Prayer will become an exciting experience, rather than a dutiful chore. This does not happen overnight, so you must commit yourself completely to the task of prayer to push through the "dry seasons" when very little appears to be happening.
Every Prayer Partner should commit to a specific time of prayer each day. Although the goal for every believer is to learn to "pray without ceasing," Prayer Partners should develop the holy habit of praying every day according to a set time on their schedule. This could be first thing in the morning, the last thing at night, or during lunch time at work. Whenever you choose to pray, select a time that you can count on to be available. If you have an unusual schedule, then be creative and figure out a time when you can make a prayer time happen every day. Start with just ten minutes each day. Before long you will be praying enthusiastically for so many requests, that you will lose track of time. Believers have an enemy, and his name is Satan. Satan will try to stop you through distractions and discouragements. Don't give up! Have courage and stay committed to God and prayer.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRAYER TEAMS
Introduction
The Apostle Paul mentored a young man named Timothy, who served as a leader in several New Testament churches. In his first recorded letter to Timothy, Paul gave specific instructions concerning the importance of pray as an instrument of world change
"I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people-- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. And for this purpose, I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles. Therefore, I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing" (1 Timothy 2:1-8 NIV).
Intercession
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made… (1 Timothy 2:1 NIV).
Paul talks about the variety of prayer requests that would be included by a prayer team. Petitions specifically mean requests concerning needs. Prayers include all types of conversation with God, with an acknowledgement that the believer is coming before God's holy presence. Intercession is the act of speaking to God on behalf of someone else, presenting a case like an attorney or a salesman. Thanksgiving expresses gratitude for God's gracious provision in the past and for what He will do in the future.
Inclusion
for all people… (1 Timothy 2:1 NIV).
Paul uses the phrase “all people” three times in this brief section of his letter to Timothy. God wants everyone to be saved, Christ died for everyone, and He expects us to pray for everyone. We must to reach out to all cultures, all races, and all social and economic groups in order to please God. He loves everyone and commands us to do the same--no exceptions! Prayer Revolution embraces diversity as one of its ten guiding principles because God's Word teaches it. Later in the above passage Paul reminds Timothy that although Paul was Jewish, he had dedicated his life to ministering among the Gentiles. Timothy understood the value of diversity, because he was the product of a mixed marriage, with his mother being Jewish and his father being a Greek Gentile. The only way to change the world for God is to include all people from every nation on earth.
Influence
…for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness (1 Timothy 2:2 NIV).
Prayer teams must pray for national and local leaders. The world has always complained about government and will continue to do so until Jesus returns. We forget that God ordained government in order to keep things under control so that the world would not destroy itself. Without government, we would have total chaos. God commands us to obey the government and to pray for the government. The solution to problems in the government is not complaining, but praying. All government leaders appreciate citizens who live peaceful and quiet lives, characterized by Godliness and holiness. When we pray for our leaders, we reap the benefits of peace and quiet, so that we may continue to pursue God and His righteousness. Prayer for our leaders is the most effective method of influencing true change.
Information
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles (1 Timothy 2:3-7 NIV).
God's main purpose is for His people to disseminate the correct information that Jesus Christ came to save people from their sins and that Jesus Christ is the only mediator between people and God. Not only must Prayer Teams pray for the needs of others, but they must pray for the greatest need, which is salvation. In addition to praying for people to be saved, we must get out and tell people how to be saved.
Interdependence
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing (1 Timothy 2:8 NIV).
A prayer team functions as a whole, though the group consists of many members. When the members come together in prayer, each member has a responsibility to have already confessed personal sins before God. When people intercede on behalf of others, God wants their "hands" and hearts to be clean and washed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Concerning the group, Paul says the group must be clear of all anger or disputes. The members of the prayer team are interdependent on each other for effective results. In order for God to receive and answer their prayers, prayer team members must personally be holy before God, and collectively they must work together in peace and harmony. In summary, Prayer Team Members must intercede for others, include all people in their outreach ministry, influence government leaders through prayer and holy living, spread the correct information about the good news of Jesus Christ, and work together as a team with peace and harmony.
Summary
Prayer Team Members must intercede for others, include all people in their outreach ministry, influence government leaders through prayer and holy living, spread the correct information about the good news of Jesus Christ, and work together as a team with peace and harmony.
PRAYER TIME FORMAT FOR TEAMS
Focused Prayer
With consideration of the Purpose, Values, and Principles of Prayer Revolution, Prayer Teams should use the following format to structure their prayer time together. This suggested format uses the Acronym P.R.A.Y.
P. R. A. Y.
- PRAISE to God for who He is, for what He has done, and for what He will do.
- REVIVAL and spiritual renewal, including global, national, local, and personal change.
- AUTHORITIES to be saved, blessed, and guided by God.
- YOU and your team requests, including YOUR outreach in the community.