James 4:10 Lord, we have wandered far from You. We have placed our own pain, fear, pride, selfishness, doubt, anger, judgment, lust and so much more above the simplicity of surrendering to You and letting Your Spirit guide our thoughts and actions. Proverbs 3:5-7, John 5:19. Forgive us, Lord. For we have left our FirstContinue reading “Repentance and Humility”
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Prayer for the Lost
Isaiah 51:6 Today, let’s pray for our neighbors, our leaders, and our loved ones who don’t know Christ. Feel free to use specific names as you pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, to lift the veil from their eyes so they can see You as You truly are. Give them a hunger for You, OContinue reading “Prayer for the Lost”
Come Up Here
Where are you spending most of your thoughts? Is there a situation that worries you? Someone who’s attacking you? A sin you feel trapped in? Are your problems so up-in-your-face it’s hard to see anything else? Anxious thoughts invite the enemy to worry you with all the more problems. So, if you want the LordContinue reading “Come Up Here”
Hermits Peak Fire
The Hermits Peak Calf Canyon fire, which began on April 6, has now destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres and homes in New Mexico. With more than 2,000 firefighters working tirelessly, as of yesterday, the blaze was only 27% contained. Let’s continue to pray for those who are in harm’s way, and those who haveContinue reading “Hermits Peak Fire”
Christians’ Response to Violence
On Sunday, a mass shooter open-fired on those gathered for lunch at Taiwanese Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California, killing one and injuring five. The man who died actually gave his life to save the others. He confronted the shooter, who shot him multiple times. If it wasn’t for that sacrifice, many more may have died.Continue reading “Christians’ Response to Violence”
Arrests in Hong Kong
After the arrest on Wednesday of several public figures, including Cardinal Zen, who has been fighting for the survival of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, let’s pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, to draw near to every Christian who has been arrested or imprisoned for their faith. Let them feel You close and hearContinue reading “Arrests in Hong Kong”
Violence in Israel
Since we last prayed for Israel in March, several more anti-Israeli attacks have happened, bringing the death toll up to 18 (including two Ukrainians and an Arab-Israeli police officer). At least 29 Palestinians have also died. Last week, just after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover feast overlapped, three Israelis wereContinue reading “Violence in Israel”
Life and Freedom
As the battle rages in the courts and throughout the USA for life and freedom…. Lord, we pray for every person caught up in this fight who does not yet personally know the One who gave them life. Give them a hunger for You so deep, they will seek You with all their hearts andContinue reading “Life and Freedom”
Turning Trials Around for Good
Each of us throughout this world faces multiple trials daily, but in the midst of it all is Jesus. No matter what evil our enemy has planned, our King has already made the way to turn it all around for good. The first and greatest work He is always doing in every circumstance is toContinue reading “Turning Trials Around for Good”
Prayers for Cuba
In an explosion Friday at Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga (featured photo), at least 27 people died and dozens were injured. Due to increased restrictions on churches by the ruling Communist Party, Cuba jumped from just off the top 50 most dangerous place for Christians (right at 51) last year to number 37 in 2022. “ChristianContinue reading “Prayers for Cuba”
