Effective--Fervent Prayers -
When desiring to change a person's heart, transform a city or a nation, or inspire world changing events, it's imperative to incorporate intercessors within the Body of Christ to be Praying in unison, with strategic intent and focus. The Prayers of these believers can move mountains.

- Scriptural References -

Mark 11:23 "for assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

Unity Facilitates Effectual Prayers -
Much is taught in the New Testament about being in 'one accord.' This is a foundational principle of prayer. Division never prevails--only unity and agreement will stand. Being in one accord involves corporate prayer. When praying together as a prayer force with fervency and 'one mind,' Miracles begin to happen.

The Power of Corporate Prayer is Truly Amazing.

Phil 1:27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.

Lev 26:8 Five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight; your enemies shall fall by the sword before you.

Strategic Intercession Changes The Environment -
Praying the scriptures is praying the Will of God. This agreement with the Word spawns effective prayers. God-inspired, intelligent, persistent, and fervent prayers create strategic intercession, thus changing the spiritual climate. As the spiritual climate is changed, transformation begins to manifest in our present physical environment. These changes can occur in an individual or a family, a church or a ministry, a city, a state, a nation, and, yes, even the world. The depth of Godly, corporate, intense, and focused prayers will determine the outcome of our prayer efforts.

Strategic Intercession Literally Changes Things.

Eph 5:17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Jer 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Jude 1:3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.

NATIONStrategy Prayer Goal -
The goal is to connect intercessors who are willing to pray with focus for this ministry, and to consistently intercede for NATIONStrategy with one mind. Seeking the Lord for His Guidance, Assistance, Protection, and Divine Intervention is essential. These intercessors will be willing to pray with direction, and in one accord to help accomplish the goals of the ministry, to set up a prayer shield over Ed Delph and his family, as well as, a prayer shield over the entire work of the ministry.

Mat 6:9 "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

Mat 6:10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.

Prayer Shield For Ed Delph and his family:

1. Pray for protection and deliverance from evil for Ed and his family, as well as the entire ministry family.
2. Pray for divine guidance and assistance in travel.
3. Pray for boldness as Ed ministers the Word, and that the Word of God has free course to go forth.
4. Pray for open doors and that his ministry will be accepted by those who hear him.
5. Pray for refreshment and time of rest.
6. Pray that all Ed's decisions are the perfect Will of God.

2 Th 3:2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men.

Eph 6:19 that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Col 4:3 that God would open to us a door for the world, to speak the mystery of Christ,

Rom 15:32 that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God

Prayer shield for the Ministry--

1. Pray that the Mission Statement of NATIONStrategy be fulfilled according to God's Purpose.
2. Pray that the governing board of the ministry will be inspired with Godly knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.
3. Pray for accomplished people with a soundness of mind to serve on the Board, as well as dedicated intercessors.
4. Pray that the finances of the ministry will meet the demands of the outreach.
5. Pray for favor in Phoenix, the U.S., and countries where ministry is planned or held.
6. Pray for unity and the partnering of the world's churches, as well as other organizations and ministries.

Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Prov 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

2 Tim 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Titus 3:14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

Psa 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

Immediate Prayer Needs--

1. Upcoming Meetings
2. Prayer for specific churches, cities, and target areas.
3. Pray for those coming to the meetings. Pray that the eyes of their understanding and their deaf ears are opened to receive the Word of the Lord.
4. Pray that after they receive the importation of the Word, they will be obedient to perform it.
5. Ed's Travel Schedule
6. Finances for particular things
7. Immediate areas of concern of the ministry

Eph 1:18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

James 1:22 But he doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.