Pray for Those Trapped in Strongholds

A stronghold is a habitual sin or negative thought process that has such a “strong hold” on you it controls your responses rather than the Holy Spirit. Common examples are anxiety, anger, depression, lust, pornography, judgment, pride, self-pity, addictions, jealousy, control, unforgiveness, etc. The walls of these enemy fortifications are built with lies contrary toContinue reading “Pray for Those Trapped in Strongholds”

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”

Invitation to Intimacy

Have you ever reached out to someone, wanting a deeper connection, but they didn’t take you up on that invitation? As you shared your heart, did they looked at their watch? Check their social media notifications? Talk over you? Walk out of the room? It’s not uncommon. But what the Lord was asking me toContinue reading “Invitation to Intimacy”

Be Prepared for 2022

Psalm 31:15 As 2021 comes to a close, take some time to get alone with Jesus and ask Him what He wants to speak over the coming year. As hard as 2021 has been, 2022 will see its own trials. But if you can seek the Lord for what HE wants to say and doContinue reading “Be Prepared for 2022”

All 17 Hostages in Haiti Released!

Praise the Lord for the safe return of all 17 of the Christian Aid Ministries missionaries taken hostage by gang members in Haiti! We had been praying that they would worship God, encourage others, and also share the Good News with their captors. God answered! (Read about it here.) Lord, we praise You for thisContinue reading “All 17 Hostages in Haiti Released!”

What it’s coming down to – Philippians 3:7-14 

Do you know the Lord? And will you be found faithful?  Because this time we have here on earth is just the blink of an eye. It’s our one shot to get it right. If we make it about how others treat us or whether or not we get what we want, we’ll miss theContinue reading “What it’s coming down to – Philippians 3:7-14 “

I Am For You

This has been a hard year for all of us. We’ve all found ourselves in the midst of trials we can’t see an end to. But we do not lose hope. For our hope is not in everything turning out the way we want. Our hope is in the LORD. “My beloved, I did notContinue reading “I Am For You”

Three More Hostages Released in Haiti

Praise God three more hostages were released this month, making a total of five so far since the October 16th abduction of 17 missionaries (including five children) by gang members in Haiti. For security reasons, we cannot give more information at this time, but let’s continue to pray for the safe release and protection ofContinue reading “Three More Hostages Released in Haiti”

Prayers for Russia

Due to heightening tension on the border with Ukraine, let’s pray…. 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, save them with Your grace, and give them wisdom in every decisionContinue reading “Prayers for Russia”

Prayers for Ukraine

As tension rises on the border of Russia and Ukraine, let’s pray for God’s purposes to prevail and for millions to come to Christ.  Lord, please be a Shield around Ukraine. Restrain wrong and bring forth right in that region. Place Your angels as guards at the borders, and flood the nation with Your armiesContinue reading “Prayers for Ukraine”