The Haredim number nearly 500,000 in North America, mainly residing in New York City, but also in Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., and Chicago. They consist of Yeshivish and Hasidic peoples whose communities are closed and who strictly adhere to Jewish laws and traditions. (See more and prayer walk their neighborhoods at UPGNorthAmerica.com.) Lord,Continue reading “Haredim in North America”
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Punjabi Sikhs of North America
Punjabi Sikhs number anywhere from 670,000 to 1,000,000 in North America, mostly in Toronto, Vancouver, various cities in California, and in the Richmond Hill area of Queens in New York City. Originally from the Punjab border region of India and Pakistan, they believe in one God and the equality of all people. (Read more atContinue reading “Punjabi Sikhs of North America”
30 Days of Prayer and Fasting
As the 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening approaches this Saturday, April 2-May 1, 2022, have you considered a fast? For many people, fasting means no food. At all. And the thought of doing that for 30 days — or even one day — is overwhelming. Perhaps you have a health condition, or you’ve tried fasting before and failed toContinue reading “30 Days of Prayer and Fasting”
Those on Display
Today, I feel the Lord prompting us to pray for people who are currently prominent in the headlines. Please feel free to insert names into the prayer, as He leads. Lord, so many famous figures by worldly standards are rising up to speak out about the war, using it as a chance to get theirContinue reading “Those on Display”
Godly Relationships
Lord, we ask You for our young people. Don’t let the enemy lead them astray, but guard them zealously as Your own. Awaken them to see Your love and grace, so they will lay down their selfish desires and follow You all the days of their lives. Show them Your special purposes for their lives,Continue reading “Godly Relationships”
Know What Is Right
From Isaiah 51:7a, let’s pray for God’s people Our city, county, state, and nation’s leaders Leaders of other nations of the world Criminals, those bent on evil The lost That we will Hear the Lord Know what is right Take God’s instructions to heart. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep BibleContinue reading “Know What Is Right”
Battling for Ukraine and the World
Russia has now amassed about 125,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, and NATO is positioning to defend Allied countries in the region. As the US, Russia, Ukraine and other nations make huge decisions right now, let’s pray for the real battle already going on in the spiritual realm. Lord, please be a Shield around Ukraine.Continue reading “Battling for Ukraine and the World”
What the World Needs Now Is Jesus
Lord, we have chased our own agendas, run over people to push them, only to find we were wrong all along. We have sought what we thought would satisfy, only to find ourselves empty again. Father, these days are trying, hard for all of us in so many ways. Please empty us of all theContinue reading “What the World Needs Now Is Jesus”
Pray for North Korea
Two hypersonic-missile tests claimed to have been “successful” this week serve as a loud reminder to launch our own weapons of prayer (Ephesians 6:10-20) for this Communist country ranked most dangerous in the world for Christians. “Being discovered as a Christian is a death sentence in North Korea. If you aren’t killed instantly, you willContinue reading “Pray for North Korea”
Continued Prayers for Kazakhstan
With more than 164 dead and thousands injured in violent protests against the government last week, let’s continue praying for the people of Kazakhstan. Lord, as troops fill the streets and the future is uncertain, please awaken a hunger for true Peace in every heart. You created the peoples of Kazakhstan unique for Your purposes,Continue reading “Continued Prayers for Kazakhstan”
Pray for a Revival of Faith and Moral Values
Mankind, He has told you what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 HCSB Lord, awaken us to Your goodness. Remind us of the things that matter most. Unveil our eyes so we once again see evil asContinue reading “Pray for a Revival of Faith and Moral Values”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – The Surrender Theme
We have a Sovereign One who holds our future in His hands. It’s not the president of a nation or any other governing party, whether evil or good. It’s the God Who loves us. Nothing happens except that the Sovereign One allows it. And if He allows it, then no matter what evil plans ourContinue reading “Proverbs 3:5-6 – The Surrender Theme”
Pray for Kazakhstan
Of the nearly 19 million people in Kazakhstan, roughly 14 million have yet to hear the Good News about Christ. Let’s pray for a great movement of God in this nation, torn apart this week by deadly protests. “Kazakhstan’s government has steadily increased its control over religious expression in the country, which means increased surveillance,Continue reading “Pray for Kazakhstan”
Placing Decisions in His Hands
Lord, give us wisdom, please. As we face difficult decisions, help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. We can’t see the future, but You can. You know what’s up ahead and where You’re taking us. Help us surrender allContinue reading “Placing Decisions in His Hands”
Step Up
Step up. Not with New Year’s resolutions that fade away within a couple of weeks. Not with working all the harder and burning out all the faster, or with beating yourself up because you failed. No. The “stepping up” I am calling you to is stepping out of yourself and up into Me. I knowContinue reading “Step Up”
A Prayer for the Lost – John 3:16
Thank You, Lord, for taking upon Yourself the weight of our sin and bearing it in our place as You died upon that cross and then, three days later, rose from the dead. Because of Your sacrifice and resurrection, we now have salvation and eternal life. But, Jesus, today, we cry out to You forContinue reading “A Prayer for the Lost – John 3:16”
