PRAYING THROUGH THE MONTH OF AUGUST
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PRAYING THROUGH THE MONTH OF AUGUST
The month of August was named after Augustus Caesar, one of the emperors of the Roman Empire. In Hebrew, the month of August was called ELUL (Neh 6:15). According to the ecclesiastical or Jewish sacred calendar, August is the sixth (6th) month (Ezekiel 8:1-18; Haggai 1:1-15). It is the last or twelfth (12th) month of the Jewish civil calendar. However, going by the Gregorian calendar it is the eighth (8th) month.
This month is a period of time termed “plumpness” representing “a surplus above the perfect seven” meaning, that which is in excess, or over and above, or overflowing. (Gen. 17:12- the Hebrew meaning of ‘eight’ in this scripture is plumpness that represents ‘a surplus above the perfect seven’).
Figuratively, the eighth month symbolizes fatness, rich fat, lusty and plenteous. Thus the eighth month is a time of salvation, restoration, fruitfulness, more abundance and plenty (Luke 1:23-37, 66; Acts 9:33-34; 1Pe.3:20.) The month of August is a period of time characterized by the ripening of the fruit of the date palm and summer figs.
Pray into the month
- Thank God that by His mercies He has ushered His people into this month. (Ps 136:26)
- Declare Jesus Lord over the month. Command the lunar and solar gates of the month to be lifted up unto the Lord of Hosts and let Him enter and take perfect control of the month so the month can fulfill His will (Ps 24:7-10).
- Praise God for the promise of more abundant life, for fruitfulness in every endeavor during this month that symbolizes these virtues. Pray that the fruit for the 6th, 8th and 12th months from the tree of life that was assigned for this month will be released into your life, the church, nation and continent (Rev 22:2).
- Pray that any area of life including your health, relationships with God and men, which have faced depletion or deterioration will receive an injection of the virtues that symbolize this month.
Prayer Points on numbers 6, 8, and 12.
The number 6 is the number of man or the flesh or humanity.
- One of the natures of the four Living Creatures was that of a man (Ez 1:10). Jesus Christ fulfilled the nature of man as God’s original ordination. One who is in the image and likeness of God, and then goes ahead to rule and reign with God in the affairs of the earth. Redeemed man ensures that God’s rule is established on earth (i.e. wherever God has allowed him to inhabit at any given time), as it is in heaven. Ask that God will activate this nature of man as He originally ordained in your life, the church, and in your nation (Gen 1:26).
- Each of the first 4 books of the gospel reveals one of these four natures of the living creatures. The book of Luke depicts the nature of man in Christ i..e His perfect Humanity in all its manifestations and how He handled Himself through it all. Read thru this book during this month and ask the Holy Spirit to give you a personal revelation of Christ the Son of Man. Ask Him to help you develop maximum potential of your “man-hood”(i.e. both male and female “man”) (Read Luke)
- There is a great manifestation of the activities of the fallen man – Isa 60:2. The fallen man will soon be cut down like the grass. Pray that you, and then the church in general will examine herself in light of this fallen nature and return to the height from which we have fallen – (Psa 37:1-2, Psa 51, Rev 2:1-4)
- Intercede for the salvation of every fallen man on earth, who in God’s plan must be saved so they will escape judgement but fulfil God’s plan for their lives. (1 Tim 2:1-4)
The number 8 This represents new beginnings. (1Pe 3:20, 2Pe 2:5.).
On the 5th day of last month July the Lord released a prophetic word that Africans are being released from the slavery and poverty mentality that have bound them for generations. This will happen by an active change of mindset from the most basic level in society.
- During this month of new beginnings, pray that God will release practical strategies in every sector of African societies the world over in the area of renewing the mind through education, culture changes, political changes, economic changes, media changes, technological and scientific changes, religious changes and family changes (Isa 19:19-22)
- As new beginnings speak of change, ask the Lord to help you understand that all change is painful and difficult no matter how good it may be. Therefore ask Him to help you focus on the purpose rather than the process you are going through. Pray this for yourself, your family, the church, nation and continent at large.
- While Africans are being released from the situation of bondage depicted in Isaiah 19-20, God said He is releasing them into the virtues of Isaiah 12 and Isaiah 35. Pray through these scriptures as the Holy Spirit will give you guidance in your peculiar circumstance as an individual, in your family, the church in your nation and in the continent at large (Read Isaiah 19-20, 12 & 35)
- Pray that you will be willing to be completely dependent on the Holy Spirit for leadership. (Is 30:21 ; Prov 4:18 ; 2 Pet 1:19)
- 8 is a number that means abundance beyond perfection of 7. Pick and area of your life where you see the need for an abundance beyond perfection with regard to the fruit of the spirit i.e. Love, self-control, patience etc (Gal 5:22)
12 is the number for Divine governance
- Pray that the rule of God will begin to be felt in the nations of Africa as 10 more nations enter their jubilee. Rev 11:15
The church is always one generation away from extinction. When true apostles and prophets are not there to lay foundations then it affects the next generation of believers adversely. There is no other foundation except Jesus Christ. Because of a lack of true apostles and prophets, today there are many false or weak structures being laid upon this foundation. The righteous foundations upon which the church was founded are being destroyed in many nations.
- Pray that God will raise and strengthen true apostolic/prophetic governance in the church of Christ. (Ps 11:3, 1Cor 3:5-17)
- Many ministry/church leaders neglect this and feel threatened when a younger person seems to “threaten” their control. They will do anything to “crush” any “upstarts” in their ministries rather than nurture them and rejoice in them being better, more “anointed” or differently gifted. Pray that the Lord will raise apostles and prophets who will truly mentor the next generation of the church in your nation.
- Take time often during this month in daily prayer for the various governments of the nations in your continent. Proclaim that the earth is the Lord’s and each government is the Lord’s. He is the one who has prerogative of who sits on the seat of rulership. Pray that His purposes will be fulfilled in the nation. (Ps 24:1, 1 Chron 29:23, Dan 4:17, Psa 113)
- Leadership remains the single greatest challenge that the continent and its people face. Ask that God will release wisdom in the area of leadership and governance at every level among all African people groups in this season of jubilee. Pray for restoration of righteous and just governments. (Isa 9:6-7)
Jubilee Year
2009 is a year that will see 18 nations of Africa and Cyprus enter their jubilee. 10 of these nations will blow the jubilee cornet in the month of August alone. These include Benin Republic (1 August 1960), Niger Republic (3 August 1960), Burkina Faso (5 August 1960), Cape Verde (5 August 1960), Cote D’Ivoire (7 August 1960), Tchad (11 August 1960), Central Africa Republic (13 August 1960), Congo Brazzaville (15 August 1960), Gabon (17 August 1960) and Senegal (20 August 1960).
- Pray that the jubilee characteristics will begin to manifest in these nations as they enter their 50th year of independence. These include restoration of lost inheritances, reconciliation of age old feuds, restitution of all things that were taken away, returning of citizens who were refugees, political asylum seekers, illegal immigrants, return to the rightful place of inheritance, national repentance, revenge of God to whom vengeance is due. (Lev 25; Jer 22:29-30; Acts 3:21; Col 4:3) (order book Enter Your Jubilee ©2009 Abu Bako)
Jewish civil issues
It has been reported that the city of Jerusalem and Israel’s government are helping Jewish settler groups convert parts of an Arab neighborhood in East Jerusalem into a tourist park, fanning international concern over Israeli expansion into areas claimed by Palestinians as their future state.
The report chronicled a municipal plan to demolish dozens of illegally built homes in Silwan – a former Israeli seat of government as part of a larger campaign to link Jewish neighborhoods in the west of the city with settlements to the east, which could jeopardize any future compromise to divide the city of Jerusalem between Israelis and Palestinians.
The Obama administration is pressurizing Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israelis had the right to build anywhere in the city. The statement came amid U.S. criticism of Jerusalem’s approval of a building project in a predominantly Arab section of the city. While Israel says it is considering limiting settlements in the West Bank, it considers East Jerusalem part of the city and isn’t willing to negotiate a freeze.
- Settlement expansion will continue as long as there are Jews in the world. Pray that God will help navigate the settlement issue, using who ever He wills to accomplish His plan and purpose for Israel. (Isa 49:18-23, Isa 54:2-3, Deut 33:29 ; Isa 41:14)
- Proclaim and pray through Psa 122.
PRAYING GOD’S PATTERNS IN THE HEAVENS
August marks the eighth Lunar season of the year 2009.
- Pray that the 8th Lunar season will be a season of new beginnings toward God’s purpose in your life. It will be a Lunar season of fruitfulness and abundance in your life, in the church and nation.
- Pray that the sun and moon will yield their best for you in this season. The sun will not smite you by day nor the moon by night. Pray that the heavens will release their best for you, the church and nation in this season. (Psa 121:6, Hos 2:21-22)
Crescents and Quarter Moons (Sickles & Bows respectively)
The last quarter moon for the eighth month is on the 13th of August 2009 @ 18:55 UT and the First quarter moon for the ninth month is on the 27th of August 2009 @ 11:42 UT. This is a period when the occult increase their enchantments, for strength and fortification.
- Thank the Lord because He made a decree concerning the moon that shall not pass away. Thus nature is held in balance because of these ordinances that are everlasting. The moon continues to mark seasons. Pray that God’s purposes for this particular lunar season will be accomplished in your life, family, church and nation (Ps 104:19)
- Pray that God will help you, and the church at large to be encouraged by God’s faithfulness during each phase of the moon. He is faithful to keep these heavenly elements in their courses, He will keep His word concerning you, concerning the church, nation and continent (Psa 57:10)
- Pray for yourself, the church nation and continent that at the time of the crescent and quarter moon, the Lord will be your strength and refuge against any negative influence from the kingdom of darkness. (Isa 26:4-5)
- The occult reap the gains of the righteous who are ignorant of the season, using the crescent moon in sickle form. Pray that God will render useless all their activities. Pray that the moon will reject any command given it, to do anything other than that which God created it for. (Ps 10:15, Isa 44:24-25)
The planet most prominently seen during this month will be Jupiter. This planet is named after the mythological demon god Jupiter the king of the skies or king of the gods. He was said to be the husband of Juno the demon goddess whom we have dealt with in the month of June
- Declare that Jesus is the King of the heavens and King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Ask Jupiter to praise Jesus Christ who created it for His pleasure and for specific signs of the times. (Rev 4:11, Ps 19:1)
- Reject every worship and adoration given to the planet Jupiter or the moon or the cluster of stars called Virgo. Declare that they shall reject every voice lifted up to praise and worship them in this season or to prognosticate or manipulate their influences for ungodly purposes. For those who refuse to repent, God should send judgments on monthly prognosticators, witches, wizards, sorcerers diviners traffickers of familiar spirits, necromancers and astrologers who use the heavenly bodies for wicked actions. (Ez 14:21)
The occult uses the quarter moon as a bow for shooting wicked arrows into nations and against the righteous.
- Declare that the Lord is your shield to deflect everyone of these arrows shot against you. Declare Psalm 91 over your life, your family, nation and continent. (Psa 91, Gen 15:1)
- Present before the Lord the members of the occult who avail themselves with such destructive occupation against God’s people. In this year of unprecedented harvest of souls, ask that God, in His mercy will save their souls. (Jer 49:10, Joh 3:16)
The full moon is on the 06th of August 2009 @ 00:55 UT.
There will be a witnessing of the penumbral lunar eclipse on the same night. Marked demonic activities against the righteous characterize the time of such an occurrence during the full moon especially when it is in eclipse.
- Command the moon in eclipse to declare the glory of God who created it. Pray that as many as will view this phenomena be drawn to fear and give worship to Jehovah God. (Psa 19:1)
The New Moon that ushers in the ninth lunar season is on the 20th of August 2009 @ 10:01 UT.
From one new moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, the Lord demands worship from all flesh. (Isa 66:23)
- Spend more time in worship and adoration to God during these times of new moon. Proclaim Psalms of praise adoration and worship to God (Psa 8,18,19,24, 29,30-33, 144-150)
- Pray that the church in the nations will experience heightened seasons of worship and adoration to God at the gates of the ninth lunar season. (Psa 22:27; Psa 66:4; Psa 86:9)
This month, the constellation Scorpius can be seen high in the sky in some parts of the world. However, in the eighth lunar month (August), as the sun makes its circuit through the heavens, it passes through a group of 110 stars in the constellation called Virgo symbolised by a virgin with a branch in her right hand and some ears of corn in her left hand. This gives a two-fold testimony of the Coming One.
Virgo represents JESUS – BORN OF A WOMAN AND IS THE RIGHTEOUS BRANCH, WHO’S REIGN WILL BE BEAUTIFUL AND GLORIOUS, AND WHO WILL MAKE THE FRUIT OF THE LAND TO BE RENOWNED.
- Isaiah prophesied about Jesus Christ the Branch that would spring forth from Jesse. Jesus Christ proceeded to display the 7 spirits of God. Pray that during this season, as many as are willing in the Body of Christ, will begin to manifest in greater measure, each of the 7 Spirits of God in this new season (Isa 11:1-2).
- The main foundations of the kingdom of God are righteousness and justice. Pray that the reign of Christ will be made more and more manifest in your nation at every level of leadership. There will be a hungering after righteous rulership (Psa 89:14, 97:2, Jer 23:5; 33:15)
3 other smaller groups of stars called decans that form part of the constellation called Virgo give further details of who the “Branch” is. COMA represents “The Desired” which portrays the coming “Branch” to be a child who will be the “Desire of all nations” referring to Jesus.
- Pray that God will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea, the dry land and all the nations of the world to subdue all worldly powers and cause the desire of all nations (Jesus) to come and take over the world, filling it with His glory. (Hag 2:6-7; Rev 11:15)
CENTAURUS represents “the centaur” a being having two natures depicting Jesus, who was son of God and son of man, the Lion and the Lamb, the root and offspring of David, the peasant Shepherd and royal King.
- You are the only face of Christ some people may ever see. Many look at the church and expect to see the only face of Christ represented. Pray that you will be among those who will reflect the nature of Christ to those who have never encountered Him. You will become a living epistle that men may seek Him (Acts 17:26-28)
- Pray that these and other two-fold natures of Christ will be manifest in the body of Christ worldwide.
BOOTES represents the “coming one”, referring to Jesus Christ the coming Messiah and Judge of the earth.
- In this jubilee season, one of the characteristics are that it is the day of vengeance of our Lord. He comes to judge situations that have long evaded justice in the nations. Pray that areas of age-old corruption, and unresolved injustice in every level of society will be judged by the Lord (Isa 61:1-4)
PRAYERS COVERING THE PROPHECIES FOR 2009
Please buy a copy of the 2009 prophecies to enable you keep the promises of God in focus and pray them into manifestation. Proclaim over the earth that JESUS THE RIGHTEOUS BRANCH, WHO’S REIGN WILL BE BEAUTIFUL AND GLORIOUS, WILL MAKE THE FRUIT OF THE EARTH TO BE RENOWNED. (Isa 4:2)
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