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WATCHMAN PRAYER

How different America would be today if only we, as believers in Christ, had been on the lookout for attacks on our country's spiritual well-being! In Watchman Prayer, Dutch Sheets calls us to the wall to stand guard and pray for the safety and preservation of our homes and our nation. Bill Bright Founder, Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, Florida

Watchman Prayer contains valuable lessons, stories and testimonies from around the world about how a people on the wall can watch and pray to impact cities, nations and, ultimately, the world. Frank Damazio Pastor, City Bible Church Portland, Oregon

As the enemy of our souls roams the earth seeking whom he may devour, Watchman Prayer shows how the Body of Christ must exercise its God-given authority and stand on the wall and watch over our homes, our churches, our cities and our nations. Armed with the truth, our stand will be victorious! Ted Haggard Pastor, New Life Church Colorado Springs, Colorado

A seasoned prayer leader who bounds after spiritual truth with the fervor of a bloodhound on the scent, Dutch Sheets hunts for insights whispered by the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit. In his quest he has captured unique truths about prayer, and he generously shares the feast with us in Watchman Prayer. Jane Hansen President/CEO, Aglow International Edmonds, Washington

A prayer movement spreading all across the earth continues to gain momentum. Manifold insights are increasing as the Holy Spirit stirs each of us to responsiveness and responsibility. Watchman Prayer will help us answer to this moment. Jack W. Hayford Founding Pastor, The Church On The Way President, The King's Seminary Van Nuys, California

Watchman Prayer is a summons to all in the Body of Christ to take up positions as watchmen on the walls. Our families, our churches and the nations hang in the balance. This easy-to-read book expresses both the urgency we need in order to pray fervently and the encouragement we need to know that our ministry of intercession is making a difference. Jim Hodges President, Federation of Ministers and Churches Duncanville, Texas

All across the earth, God is raising up men and women to watch over the nations, interceding for them in prayer. Watchman Prayer will give them the biblical understanding to effectually fulfill the mandate God has given them. A must-read for intercessors! Cindy Jacobs Cofounder, Generals of Intercession Colorado Springs, Colorado

The church militant receives an up-to-date admonishing in Watchman Prayer. This warfare manual should be part of every believer's library. Read it and fight the good fight of faith. Rev. Dean (Pappy) Sheets Middletown, Ohio

Dutch Sheets has done it again! He has given us a book so practical and anointed that we are challenged to retreat to our favorite place of prayer and immediately apply these biblical principles--with every expectation of victory. A wonderful companion to Intercessory Prayer! Quin Sherrer Coauthor o f How to Pray for Your Children and Praying Prodigals Home Colorado Springs, Colorado

Keen observers tend to survive, as do companions of keen observers. Our spiritual survival often hangs by a slender thread, dependent on the eyesight and insight of watchmen on the walls. Watchman Prayer is like vitamin A for spiritual eyesight--an eye test for watchmen who, with shielded eyes, peer into the mist of eternity.

Dutch Sheets is a keen observer, a man who doesn't miss much, whether he's at a mall food court, at a deer stand in the forest or on his knees viewing eternity. He is one of a rare breed. He not only sees but can decipher what he sees. I feel safer knowing Dutch is out there watching... and training others to watch with him! Tommy Tenney Author of The God Chasers and God's Dream Team Pineville, Louisiana

WATCHMAN PRAYER

DUTCH SHEETS

Published by Regal Books A Division of Gospel Light Ventura, California, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.

Regal Books is a ministry of Gospel Light, an evangelical Christian publisher dedicated to serving the local church. We believe God's vision for Gospel Light is to provide church leaders with biblical, user-friendly materials that will help them evangelize, disciple and minister to children, youth and families.

It is our prayer that this Regal book will help you discover biblical truth for your own life and help you meet the needs of others. May God richly bless you.

For a free catalog of resources from Regal Books/Gospel light, please call your Christian supplier or contact us at 1-800-4-GOSPEL or .

All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New American Standard Bible, ? 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

Other versions used are: AMP-Scripture taken from THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE, Old Testament copyright ? 1965, 1987 by the Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright ? 1958, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. KJV--King James Version. Authorized King James Version. NIV--Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version?. Copyright ? 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved. NKJV--Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright ? 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

? Copyright 2000 by Dutch Sheets All rights reserved.

Cover Design by Barb Fisher Interior Design by Debi Thayer Edited by Wil Simon

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Sheets, Dutch.

Watchman prayer / Dutch Sheets. p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.). ISBN 0-8307-2567-9 (Hardcover) ISBN 0-8307-2568-7 (Paperback) 1. Prayer--Christianity. 2. Spiritual warfare. I. Title.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Looking For A Few Good Watchmen

9

Chapter 2 God's Alarm System

25

Chapter 3 Listen Slowly

41

Chapter 4 Watchmen Are Gardeners

53

Chapter 5 Cover Me! I'm Going In!

65

Chapter 6 Watchman--Lay Siege!

79

Chapter 7 Armed and Loaded with Prayer

95

Chapter 8 Keeping Watch Over Yourself

119

Chapter 9 The Watchman's Ally

131

Chapter 10 Watchmen Aren't Watchdogs

151

Chapter 11 Establishing a Prayer Ministry*

167

Bibliography

183

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