Prayer Journal, September 2, 2025
(2024.09.03 237 New Family Field Worker Training
Scripture Reading: Romans 7:24-25
▣ Introduction
Likewise, for us and for the congregation, what truly matters is how we enjoy today. This part is extremely important. Today is actually the time when we are building the “two bartizans.”
This is not something that can be built with yesterday’s things, and even though the future will come, it is not something to be built with what is yet to come.
The problem is, most believers don’t realize that they are continually building unhealthy bartizans within themselves. That’s why they remain unaware of what’s happening spiritually.
The reason those with mental disorders don’t recover is this: they keep holding onto only the parts of their lives where they are not healed.
It makes sense, doesn’t it?
They have no strength, they’re struggling with spiritual problems, and their environment is difficult. So, they naturally keep holding onto those negative things.
If you understand this principle, then it’s not even a mental illness issue—you can actually recover. But because they don’t realize it, they cannot be healed.
This is something you must remember very clearly.
When I was serving as an assistant pastor in a church, I realized something while working there. Before I understood the gospel, I used to live the same way too. But once I discovered the answer of the gospel, I began to see something:
Churches are mostly focused on doing things that will never bring true answers.
Think about it carefully. The things that would actually bring God’s true answers are rarely practiced.
It’s not necessarily because people don’t want to do them; it’s because the environment of the church itself is often structured that way.
If you see things wrongly, the church can become an environment where there’s no prayer, no meditation on the Word, and no personal renewal.
You end up just doing what is assigned to you—running programs, attending worship services—but your own life never changes.
However, once you realize this spiritual fact, things actually become very simple.
Bartizan / Journey / Guidepost
1. Church, Society, and the Older Generation
From what I’ve seen in the church, in society, and even among the older generation, I could clearly confirm this:
Most people—including pastors and elders—are holding onto things that cannot bring God’s answers.
It’s actually heartbreaking because elders are some of the most precious people in the church, yet many are stuck holding onto the wrong things.
That’s why Jesus’ public ministry was so simple and clear:
“Throw everything else away. None of it matters.”
He emphasized only one thing:
> “Be led by the Holy Spirit.
> The Holy Spirit will dwell within you.
> The Holy Spirit will teach you and remind you of everything.
> If you are filled with the Holy Spirit, everything else will work out.”
This was Jesus’ core teaching throughout His entire ministry.
So why would we ignore this and choose to live without God’s answers? There’s no reason for that.
Now think about this—what about new family members in the church?
They come in believing that whatever they see in the church is everything.
If the church prays a lot, they think, “Ah, I should pray too.”
If the church members gossip and argue, they think, “Oh, I guess that’s what Christians do.”
New believers are inevitably influenced by the church atmosphere.
Unless they are spiritually very strong or have large spiritual vessels, they’ll assume this is what the Christian life is supposed to look like.
But the truth is, this is not what Christ truly desires.
This is why you must remember this clearly and help guide new believers to see the gospel itself—not just the surrounding environment.
2. Shock, Emotion, and Imprinting
The second point is even more important: Why do so many believers listen to sermons, even say “Amen,” yet their lives don’t change?
It’s because shock, emotions, or deep imprinting from the past are often stronger than the work of the Spirit within them.
It’s not that the Holy Spirit is weak.
The problem is that we are deceived by the things already imprinted in us, which then block the Word and Spirit from fully entering.
3. The Seven Answer Schedules of the Early Church
That’s why we must teach new believers these seven key schedules—what I call the “7 stages of answers” from the early church:
(1) Jesus’ Public Ministry (The Holy Spirit, Our Helper)
Jesus’ entire public ministry focused on one thing:
> “You cannot live this Christian life by yourself.
> You must be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
But today, even the Jews of His time—and many churches now—are busy doing all the things Jesus told us NOT to do.
If this continues, world evangelization cannot happen.
Why? Because if we’re focused on the wrong things, the door to reach the nations will remain closed.
And when that door stays closed, it’s the church officers who suffer the most.
If finances become tight, they’re burdened with giving more. If responsibilities pile up, they become exhausted.
This is the reality of many churches worldwide.
Sometimes, if a particularly talented pastor emerges, people quickly elevate them and create structures around them—because they’re competent, capable, and focused on the church. But this is not the solution.
What’s worse is that most church members have never been properly imprinted with these seven key answers.
You don’t even have to call them “7/7/7” if that sounds too technical, but Jesus Himself clearly explained the system of the bartizan, the journey, and the guidepost connected to the throne.
God’s throne is not here on earth where we stand, but if we build the bartizan, walk the journey, and establish guideposts, we will stand in the stream of God’s work.
New believers, however, have no idea about this.
That’s why you must help them understand this gently and clearly.
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(2) The 40 Days — God’s Kingdom and Mission
After His resurrection, Jesus explained about the Kingdom of God for 40 days.
He was teaching us to set aside a period of concentrated prayer and hold onto the covenant of God’s Kingdom.
During these 40 days, Jesus revealed that the throne of God is directly connected to the things concerning His Kingdom.
This isn’t something you do together with everyone else.
If you rely on people, you’ll fail.
So, what do we do? We hold tightly to the Word from the pulpit.
Focus your prayer on the Word God has given through your pastor—that is the highest and safest way.
Jesus is saying: “You are no longer just a newcomer. You are now part of God’s family.”
(3) The 10 Days — The Three Feasts
Then, after those 40 days, the disciples went into a period of 10 days of prayer.
This was a time when they held onto the covenant of the Three Feasts—the true mission of life.
Why is this so important for new believers?
Because many long-time church members are already full of old religious habits, personal methods, and wrong teachings.
It’s harder for them to shift their mindset.
But newcomers are different. Since they have less wrong imprinting, they can grasp the truth much faster when the gospel is explained clearly.
Most believers in established churches simply endure the Christian life.
Because they don’t see God’s answers, they think faith = waiting and enduring.
But waiting vaguely is not faith.
Faith means holding onto God’s covenant and enjoying His answers while you wait.
New believers need to understand this from the beginning—not simply to endure suffering, but to enjoy God’s promises now.
(4) The Lord’s Day — Acts 2:42
If you want the gospel to take root, then Sunday worship must become the central focus.
Don’t chase after various teachings or emotions—
Listen carefully to the pulpit message and receive it as God’s personal Word for you.
Acts 2:42 says:
> “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to fellowship, the breaking of bread, and to prayer.”
The early church wasn’t following personal charisma or human talent—they followed the flow of God’s Word.
This is where true faith is built.
(5) Daily Life — Acts 2:46-47
Next, you must teach new believers that God’s Word is fulfilled daily.
Acts 2:46-47 says:
> “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
When we hold onto God’s Word correctly, answers naturally flow into our everyday lives.
(6) Scheduled Prayer
From here, we enter into the system of prayer.
Once new believers begin receiving answers, they must also learn the rhythm of scheduled prayer.
This includes even something as simple as listening to church announcements.
Why? Because announcements contain prayer topics.
In Acts 1:14, the early believers gathered and prayed with one heart.
This was scheduled prayer—praying together in oneness with God’s plan, not just praying about personal needs.
We must help new believers understand:
Muslims keep their prayer times daily without fail.
Orthodox Jews still hold fast to their traditions of regular prayer.
But believers in Christ hold onto God’s Word from the pulpit and align their daily prayers with His plan.
This is what creates the spiritual system that brings constant strength and direction.
(7) 24 / 25 / Eternity
Finally, once prayer becomes your lifestyle, you naturally enter into the blessing of 24 hours with God.
This is where prayer becomes effortless—your thoughts, actions, and heart are continually aligned with God’s presence.
Then comes 25:
> God’s power working beyond human ability—answers that are entirely of His throne.
And from there flows Eternity:
> Your life, works, and field leave an eternal impact for God’s Kingdom.
This is the complete system of answers that new believers must be guided into step by step.
Changing the Imprint: Shock, Emotion, and Deep Roots
Why is all of this so critical? Because many believers—even pastors and elders—remain bound by old imprints from their past.
Past shocks
Past emotional experiences
Deeply ingrained habits
These must be replaced with God’s Word, prayer, and the gospel itself.
This is how the throne, journey, and guidepost are built inside you.
▣ Main Message — The Life of Camp
When you begin living like this, your entire life becomes a spiritual camp.
Whether your circumstances seem good or bad, everything becomes part of God’s training.
The key is:
> “How will you interpret today through God’s covenant?”
This perspective transforms every situation into an opportunity to see God’s work unfold.
1. The Standard of 7/7/7 — Light
The foundation of this entire system—the seven schedules, seven powers, and seven platforms—is one thing: light.
God has called us to bring His light into the darkness.
We live in a world full of spiritual confusion and brokenness, but when we restore the gospel, God’s light shines through us and revives the people, the field, and the future.
2. No Calculations — The Covenant Relationship
One of the greatest hindrances in the Christian life is calculating everything based on our logic.
But the gospel is about relationship, not calculation.
Abraham is the clearest example.
God promised him descendants as numerous as the stars, yet he kept calculating:
“But I don’t even have a child.”
“How could I become a great nation?”
And because of his calculations, he kept making mistakes—like taking Lot along instead of trusting God fully.
It wasn’t until Abraham surrendered his calculations and simply restored his relationship with God that true blessings began.
This principle applies everywhere—even in the wilderness journey of Israel.
When the people calculated their circumstances, they panicked and complained:
> “We’ll die out here. It would’ve been better to stay in Egypt!”
Faith is not based on human reasoning—it’s based on the unchanging covenant.
We must teach new believers to live by relationship with God—not by fear, performance, or worldly logic.
3. What to Enjoy — Acts 2:1-47
Finally, Jesus showed us in Acts 2 what we are meant to enjoy as His people:
1. Power — The Holy Spirit fills you with five kinds of strength: spiritual, mental, physical, financial, and relational.
2. Doors — As you worship and pray, God opens doors of evangelism and divine connections.
3. Path — God reveals the specific path you are to take in fulfilling His mission.
This is why worship itself is where everything starts.
Through worship, prayer, and the Word, we enter God’s timing and receive the strength to walk His path.
▣ Conclusion — Romans 7:25: The Battle of Two Bartizans
Romans 7:25 captures Paul’s personal confession:
> Inside us, there are two natures, and they are constantly at war.
These are the two bartizans—the one built on God’s throne and the one built on human effort and past imprinting.
To win this battle, we must establish:
1) The Platform
Build your spiritual platform where God’s power flows to give life to others.
When God begins to work through you, the church, your field, and your mission are revived.
2) The Watchtower (Bartizan)
Once the platform is established, set up the watchtower—a life of prayer where God keeps you alert and guarded.
Through this, healing begins, both within you and in the field.
3) The Antenna
Finally, God raises you as a spiritual antenna—connecting heaven’s power to the earth.
Through you, communication between God’s throne and the broken world becomes possible.
Practical Guidance for New Believers
We use the workbook “God’s Plan for New Family Members” to teach:
Prayer: Enjoy God’s blessings daily without conditions.
Economy of Light: Experience God’s provision for your mission.
Five Strengths: Spiritual, intellectual, physical, financial, and relational strength to fulfill God’s calling.
When guiding new believers, keep it simple.
Don’t overwhelm them with endless explanations.
Just point them to the gospel, the Word, and prayer—these are what truly save and transform lives.
Final Reminder
This is the critical time when everything gets imprinted into a new believer.
Whatever becomes imprinted eventually becomes their root and their spiritual nature.
Therefore, we must carefully guide them into:
The gospel of Christ
The filling of the Holy Spirit
The system of 7/7/7
Living by the covenant, not by calculations
Establishing the two bartizans for victory
This is how we raise disciples who will stand as spiritual platforms, watchtowers, and antennas—restoring the blessings of the throne and shining God’s light to the nations.