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Been praying for all those involved in the Ava knife crime trial.

Especially for those children who have had to wait until now and are giving evidence.

Praying for the trauma they must be going through and the horribly mixed feelings their parents must have.

Was inspired by yesterdays Lectio 365.

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Psalm 24 v 10 "Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven's Armies he is the King of glory."  The lord of Heavens Armies is the Messiah, eternal , Holy & mighty.  (LASB) Heavenly Father as the Knife Angel moves from Northampton to Wellingborough to Corby, we pray for peace & protection for these areas. Lord capture the hearts and minds of people, to follow you. Distract those who would wish to cause disruption, trouble, and fear. Mark 12 v 24 Jesus says "you do not know the power of God". Lord we pray for your power this weekend to cover the transport of the Knife Angel safely. We pray for all who see it on the road, to reflect on knife crime and what they may do to prevent this, or for those who are carrying knives to give them up in the knife amnesty bins available. may we all say & join in with heavens chorus praising God saying Luke 2 v 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased"

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What an adventure of faith this has been! So many conversations, so many hearts stirred, so much prayer offered to our Father in heaven.
As well as this prayer network, there have been prayer vigils near the Angel, held by individual churches. On the two Tuesdays, a few of us from Evangelists Roundtable set up a table near the Angel and gave out tracts and balloons, along with the C2C literature. We had really good conversations with people. Deep things were shared with some, there were tears and prayers said, including individuals brought into a first relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Dare I hope that with such activities in the future, more Northampton churches will be involved?
Lord, please hear our prayers, and transform, revive and heal Northamptonshire society! Amen.
Colin W.

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He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.

Praying for all those who have worked hard over the last two weeks. Also that more workers would be inspired to be involved over the coming weeks as the Angel travels through Northamptonshire.

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Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.

Praying for the knife amnesty tomorrow

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It has been a privilege to be a small part of this fortnight's prayer. This evening, I felt prompted to pray that the fruit from the Knife Angel's visit to Northampton, will grow to maturity.

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It has been a privilege to be a small part of this fortnight's prayer. This evening, I felt prompted to pray that the fruit from the Knife Angel's visit to Northampton, will grow to maturity.

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Matthew 13:8-9 NIV
[8] Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. [9] Whoever has ears, let them hear .” …
Praying that all the conversations that have been had over the last two weeks and those yet to come will be like the seed that fell on the good soil and produce much fruit.

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As I was praying this morning, felt led to pray for cohesion between organisations, for all to be pulling in the same direction, for dialogue, for visions for the future, for safety and for the necessary resources.

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As I was praying this morning, felt led to pray for cohesion between organisations, for all to be pulling in the same direction, for dialogue, for visions for the future, for safety and for the necessary resources.

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Grateful this morning for Christians who are part of God's kingdom impact in our town. Praying for Christians meeting all across this town this morning that they would be encouraged, energised and inspired by encounter with God together.

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And no wonder, For Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light
Thought
While we wait for gods great victory for us to be fully realised, we also need to know that we are in a battle.God Will win the battle of Jesus Christ. The Final outcome is certain.Christ has already won the deceive battle. However let’s not be Fooled;
The evil one will do everything he can to deceive all people are confused and lost.Let’s stick with God’s plan— Live in its truth, listening to his voice in scripture, and following the lead of his spirit

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We speak the name of Jesus over families that are hurting because their loved ones have died from a violent act. We pray for comfort for those who mourn.

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Charity Gayle - I Speak Jesus (feat. Steven Musso) [Live]

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Matthew 6:10
"Your kingdom come.  Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
Blessings.

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Isaiah 40:29-31 NIV
[29] He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. [30] Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; [31] but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. …
It’s nearly a week since the Knife Angel arrived. Praying for all those working hard to make the visit fruitful.

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As I was praying this morning and listened to "We Seek Your Kingdom", felt lead to pray for troubled families that I know about. Also for the potential troubles, exacerbated by Covid. To pray for communities for folk to come to and join, that will support, help, direct, accept and transform!

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As I was praying this morning and listened to "We Seek Your Kingdom", felt lead to pray for troubled families that I know about. Also for the potential troubles, exacerbated by Covid. To pray for communities for folk to come to and join, that will support, help, direct, accept and transform!

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Praying for this to be seen in Northampton. Those in their own spiritual, mental and physical prisons to find real release. For many to truly know the year of the Lord's favour.

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1 Peter 4 v 8: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 John 4 v 8: There is no fear in love. But perfect loves drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.

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We Seek Your Kingdom (Official Video) | Noel Robinson, Lou Fellingham, Andy Flannagan, Donna Akodu

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Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their
wounds.

Praying for those who have lost someone as a result of knife crime. That God would heal their emotional wounds.

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Psalm 103 V 6
The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
Praying for all organisations in our town who work tirelessly in helping those in poverty and those caught up in violence.
Especially for the work that is being carried out in connection with the visit of the Knife Angel, may it bear much fruit and lives surrendered to Jesus.

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JESUS is LORD over ALL...
V17 - He is before all things and in HIM all things are held together...
Amen!

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This is the confidence we are in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us
And if we know that he hears us— whatever we ask-we know that we have what we ask for

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The story from Mark 5:1-20 keeps coming to mind.

And the testimony I remember hearing from the person who said they were able to earn money to pay off family debts by being in a gang.

I pray for people whose whole lives are tangled up in violence and who have nowhere else obvious to go, and those who are afraid of them, and the consequences of them leaving that life.

I pray for ways forward and for constructive, well-paid employment, for people who want to live without violence any more.

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We laid candles at the vigil on Saturday night. I am thinking about all those prayers, sighs and questions that rose from peoples hearts. God heard them all.

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This declaration was said by all who came to the Knife Angel welcome service on Saturday evening:

‘Today, we stand together as one,
We call for an end to the violence and aggression in our town and county that causes division, despair and death.
We long for a shared future where our homes and our streets are safe places again.
We declare that the power of love and forgiveness is stronger than the power of fear and revenge.
We will each play our part!
We will not be afraid.
Today we choose to believe in hope.

Amen!

Colin Wilkinson

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children
of God.
Praying for the peacemakers in our town and county this morning. That they will never stop even though it’s hard and sometimes they will feel like giving up. Praying God’s blessing over them.

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As I pondered and prayed this morning these thoughts came. The Knife Angel is made from the tools that caused the hurt, pain, grief, loss, damage, destruction of lives. Christ took all this, and so much more, at Calvary.

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As I pondered and prayed this morning these thoughts came. The Knife Angel is made from the tools that caused the hurt, pain, grief, loss, damage, destruction of lives. Christ took all this, and so much more, at Calvary.

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This verse came into my mind as a group of us Intercessors prayed and sang at the All Saints Plaza near the Knife Angel on Friday evening:
‘The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective’. We believe there will be a reduction in knife crime in Northampton, an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and encounters with angels in the centre of Northampton over the next weeks.
Colin Wilkinson.

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I urge, first of all that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving they made for all people who kings and all those in authority, that we may live peacefully and quiet and all godliness and holiness. This is good. And pleases God Our saviour, Who wants all people to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth

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Don’t despair I will always be there in the Farther  present to be your advocate and friend. I will be there to help you through every storm of life,The most horrifying fear, The greatest challenge, and the deepest doubt.I AM Alive forever more, and I Live to make intercession for you
Herbrews 7: 24-25

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Elim church

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Pleased to be praying now for positive impact as a result of this being in town. That will come through Jesus Kingdom Coming!

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Beginning this two weeks of prayer focusing on Jesus and who He is. Particularly drawn to him being the Prince of Peace as I read this passage. In my NIV notes it says His rule will bring wholeness and well-being to individuals and society. I can say amen to that 😀

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Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV
[6] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. [7] Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever …

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Knife Angel Prayer resources (C2C Social Action) 

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Knife Angel Prayer resources (C2C Social Action) 

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Take a look at this page for more prayer tips for the visit

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Knife Angel prayer guide | C2C Social Action

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There are more churches and orgainsations involved than we know to name here. We would be concerned not to miss anyone out!

Please comment below with the name of your church or organisation!

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You can find out more background here.

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British Ironwork Centre & Shropshire Sculpture Park

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Visit the Ironworks to see outstanding metal artworks and sculptures, stop for a tasty treat in the Forge café or take home a unique find from our showroom.

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Hi Everyone

Thanks for your involvement in this 24-14 2 weeks of prayer 29th April to  14th May 2022. We are coinciding our time of prayer with the visit of the knife angel to Northampton. We believe this a great opportinity to focus on issues of youth, knife crime, gangs, violence and drugs in our town. We pray that God would CHANGE THE STORY of the lives of individuals and of Northampton as whole.

How will it work?

1. You can find the 24-7 prayer sign-up sheet here:
https://pray.24-7prayer.com/signup/e5edc1/

2. You can find out more information here on our "padlet", This will have prayer information, updates through the week, and is a place you can share songs, prayers and prophetic/reflections. https://padlet.com/NtonPrayer/knifeangel

3. There may well be more than one person in a slot. Enjoy the fact that you are praying in partnership with someone from another church!

4. Some churches are focussing their slots over a 24 hour period as their "bit of the wall" of prayer, Some also have a whatsapp group to share together over the period. This is a great idea! This gives them a sense of togetherness, to help make sure that we cover all slots and increases the sense of praying together.

Thanks for joining in praying together over this period.

Every blessing