Two weeks after tropical storm Ana blasted across the island country of Madagascar in late January, killing more than 41 people and displacing almost 72,000 from their homes, a second storm hit this weekend. Cyclone Batsirai (which means “help” in the Shona language) killed more than 20 people and displaced an estimated 69,000. O Father,Continue reading “Healing Madagascar”
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The Battle for Russia
Behind the scenes of troops on borders, a real battle for the souls of Russia’s people rages. Let’s fight where it truly counts. Lord, we ask You, please, for a Great Awakening all throughout Russia. Meet every leader and influencer in powerful ways, showing them that You alone are God. Pursue them with Your love,Continue reading “The Battle for Russia”
Driving Out Fear
These past couple of weeks, we’ve been praying through Isaiah 51. Today, as we look at verses 12-13, ask the Lord to bring to mind times when you have made decisions based on fear — especially fear of man — rather than seeking God for what He wanted to do through you in that situation.Continue reading “Driving Out Fear”
Run the Race
As Olympic celebrations begin today, let’s pray for the Good News to run fast, spreading from “bubble” to “bubble” and catching hearts on fire for the One this life is for. Lord, give Christians participating in the Olympics strength and endurance to run the race well during the trying times they will face over theContinue reading “Run the Race”
Pray for Refugees
A registered more than 2.6 million refugees from Afghanistan now reside in other countries. This provides a unique opportunity for those formerly cut off from the Gospel to now finally hear about Christ’s love. Let’s pray for a mighty movement of the Lord in Afghan communities throughout the world. Lord, please give Afghan refugees suchContinue reading “Pray for Refugees”
1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray
As the Chinese celebrate their New Year today and the opening of the Olympics approaches, let’s pray for this vast country of nearly 1.5 billion people, with 443 unreached people groups cut off from the Gospel by linguistic, cultural, geographic, political and other barriers. Due to an increase in persecution, China rose 26 places inContinue reading “1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray”
A Comforter for the Unreached
Pray for unreached peoples who still have no way to hear about Jesus, cut off from the Gospel by oppressive governments, language barriers, closed borders, and more. Pray God will give them a hunger for Him, open the way for them to hear the Good News in a way they can easily understand, and giveContinue reading “A Comforter for the Unreached”
Protection, Courage, Empowering
This past week, we have been praying through Isaiah 51, as we consider the trials facing so many all throughout the world. Praying Scripture is powerful, because we are agreeing with Truth and praying for what we already know is His heart. Today, let’s pray Isaiah 51:7b-8, asking the Lord for protection, courage, and empoweringContinue reading “Protection, Courage, Empowering”
Tension in Eastern Europe
As tension rises in Eastern Europe and several NATO countries have announced where and how they will position to defend Allies against Russian aggression, let’s pray for that region and for those making decisions…. Lord, we ask for divine wisdom for every leader making decisions now. Guide their thoughts and actions. Show them what isContinue reading “Tension in Eastern Europe”
May Faith Arise
So many have lost hope. But God is still Good. He is still the answer we’re looking for.Only He can save us from the messes we’re in. Only He can make something beautiful of it all. Let’s pray Isaiah 51:6 for our loved ones, our leaders and our nation, Lord, we ask You, please, toContinue reading “May Faith Arise”
