As athletes gather from throughout the world to compete in the Winter Olympic Games these next two weeks in Italy, let’s pray for those from nations that have been closed off to the gospel of Christ and for their families and others who will be watching on TV: Only seven of the 20 countries ratedContinue reading “Pray for Athletes from Oppressive Regimes”
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A Lost and Dying World
Each day, 157,690 people enter eternity without the hope of salvation. As you take a breath this very second, two more have died without Christ. And now, two more. Forever lost. In darkness. Six more now. It’s a sobering thought. Nearly six billion people in this world still do not know Jesus. How can youContinue reading “A Lost and Dying World”
Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ
No matter how hard Islam tries to stamp out Truth, they cannot. God is not confined by terrorism or oppressive regimes. He is well-known for presenting Himself to Muslims in miraculous ways, especially during Ramadan, which falls on February 18-March 19 this year, the same days as our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening.Continue reading “Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ”
Prayer for Clarity in Chaos
Lord, today I choose to worship You. In the middle of my mess. In the midst of my pain. In the dark hours of the night when my thoughts keep me awake. As I scroll through the news and cry out, “Please, Lord, come.” So much pain, so much sorrow, so much evil in thisContinue reading “Prayer for Clarity in Chaos”
To Fast or Not to Fast?
Our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening here at the Prayer Wall starts in two weeks! February 18-March 19, we will journey for a month through every nation of the world, praying for unreached peoples, persecuted Christians, their persecutors, and for every heart to awaken to Christ’s love, including our own. To get theContinue reading “To Fast or Not to Fast?”
Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics start this Friday, February 6 in Italy. Teams of Christians from all over the world are there even now to share the Gospel with participants and athletes from more than 90 countries. Partnering with local ministries and The Rock Music to host events in official fan zones and coffee shops, Youth withContinue reading “Winter Olympics”
First Thought: Jesus
Before you open your eyes, Before you get out of bed, Before you think any other thought, Think on Jesus, And hand Him your day. This strategy for walking in oneness with Christ has made all the difference in my days. What is Jesus saying over your day today? Ask Him. — from Victory Strategy #35 in the spiritualContinue reading “First Thought: Jesus”
A Better Day Today
What if your tomorrow could be a much better day than your today? What could you do to open the way for that to happen? On a global scale, let prayer draw you into greater things. This coming month, we will be praying (and some will also be fasting) for every heart in every nationContinue reading “A Better Day Today”
Don’t Sing the Wrong Song
A word of encouragement today from Matthew 22:37-40, John 14-15, 1 John 4, James 4:11-12, Matthew 7:1-5, and Romans 8 and 12: Do not listen to what the world is saying today. Do not join in their song. For you are set apart, My beloved. You are Mine. If you sing the wrong tune, whenContinue reading “Don’t Sing the Wrong Song”
Awakening to Jesus
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Any of these ring a bell? If we can get in the habit of making Jesus our first thought, before we open our eyes, before we get out of bed, before we think or do anything else — if we can hand Him ourContinue reading “Awakening to Jesus”
