MEETINGS
Why "House of Prayer"?
God desires to establish houses of prayer for all the nations. Isaiah 56:7 states, “I will bring them (the saints) to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” And it is also on God’s heart for 24/7 prayer, as stated in Isaiah 62:6-7 – “I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem, they shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent. And give Him no rest till He establishes, and till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.”
The first intercessory-worship ministry was established by King David in the Tabernacle he set up for the Ark of the Lord (1 Samuel 6:17). David wanted God to be worshipped & ministered to — day and night. So he appointed the Levites (priests) to minister before the Ark of the Lord, to commemorate, to give thanks and to praise the Lord of Israel’ (1 Chronicles 16:4). This 24/7 pattern was incorporated into Solomon’s Temple. This same model is being used to fuel 24-hour prayer furnaces.
God promised that He will restore the Tabernacle of David (Amos 9:11-12) for He is seeking worshippers to worship Him continuously. This includes restoring the pattern of 24/7 worship & prayer as revealed in David’s Tabernacle. This promise is coming to pass, as God imparts this vision to churches around the globe.
Harp & Bowl is one of God’s vehicle for His church to engage Him intimately - through a continual 24/7 offering of worship and prayer. The Harp & Bowl model is inspired by Mike Bickle, founder International House of Prayer in Kansas City. For more details please log onto website: www.fotb.com
What is Harp & Bowl?
Harp & Bowl represents worship and intercession. The phrase is from Revelation 5:8, when “Jesus had taken the scroll and the 24 elders fell before the Lamb, each carrying a harp and golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints”.
The Harp speaks of music and worship songs offered to God, and the Bowl speaks of prayers and intercession made before God. This passage implies that worship around the heavenly Throne is a combination of worship songs and prayers. The two elements creates an exhilarating relational dynamic, which we experience in a Harp and Bowl prayer meeting. We believe this is the key to enjoyable prayer. When worship and songs flow in with prayer, this is also called “intercessory worship”.
What are we Praying for?
We are standing in the gap for the broken and lost world, that they may be reconciled with God. God is passionate about having an eternal relationship with each man and woman. As we glorify God in worship and we ourselves draw close in intimacy with Him, He reveals His heart for the lost and broken. It is in this place where we pray the prayers of His heart, for He knows what we should pray about and that it will come to pass.
We intercede for the Church, local and global, that she may be revived with passion as the Bride of Christ, and to stand united as a body of Christ.
Jesus Himself knows the will of God and makes intercession for us. Likewise, we who have the Holy Spirit within us, come in unison with God’s heart and pray according to His will. John 5:19, 20 explains: “Assuredly I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do, for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all things that He Himself does.” To know the Father’s heart (intimacy) is the key to answered prayer for revival in the church, and the salvation of this broken world.
Ministering to the Lord
The Bible states that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord, with all our hearts, with all our souls, and with all our strength. This is the purpose of our existence. Defining our roles even further, 1 Peter 2:9 says that “we are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that we may proclaim the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvellous light.” As priests, we have been chosen and are called to minister to God for it is our priestly duty to do so.
What does it mean to minister to the Lord? The Hebrew word “sharath” for the term ‘ministering’ means to minister, to wait on, to attend to and to serve. Worship involves giving something to the Lord because He is worthy. It is when the posture of one’s heart is towards Him - a heart prostrated before Him. And He cannot resist but to inhabit in our worship. When we become His habitation, there is empowerment by the Holy Spirit, transformation and living in the supernatural.
When we "minister to God", we bring Him pleasure and satisfy His longing for fellowship with us.
It is in this intimate place where God reveals His heart and unveils truths of who He is. As we continue to behold Him in adoration, submission and humility, we will transform to become like Him. Indeed we will be changed from glory to glory! We then speak His heart, His will, His word - on earth as it is in heaven.
“ We all with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18
What Will You Experience?
Ž The presence of God
Ž Ministering to God
Ž Engaging with God
Ž 2 hours of continuous worship and prayer
Ž Use of the Word to worship and intercede
Ž Exhortations as inspired by God
Ž Prophetic proclamations
Ž Intercession for the church, community & beyond
Ž Prophetic and spontaneous singing
Ž Prophetic visions, words and songs inspired by the Holy Spirit
Ž Ministry from God
How You Can Participate?
Ž Minister to God - engaging Him one on one
Ž Join in the worship
Ž Join in the prophetic proclamations
Ž Intercede as being led
Ž Read scriptures
Ž Meditate and soak in the presence of God
Ž If you would like to pray, sing or share a word out loud, approach the microphone when invited. Allow prayer or worship leader to make an opportunity for you. All prayer, songs and words are encouraged to be short and concise.