Nearly 250 years ago, the Second Continental Congress set aside a special day of fasting and prayer on May 17, 1776, asking God to forgive the sins of the people of this nation and to bring forth peace and freedom, with God as our foundation. In the spirit of our nation’s first leaders who called usContinue reading “Rededicate 250”
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A Prayer for the Lost
Today, let’s pray by name for our neighbors, our leaders, and our loved ones who don’t know Christ: Lord, we ask You, please, to lift the veil from the eyes of (insert names of those you know need Jesus) so they can see You as You truly are. Give them a hunger for You, OContinue reading “A Prayer for the Lost”
Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village
As an expression of solidarity with the Christian town attacked and burned by Muslims last weekend in Syria, Greek Orthodox and Catholic patriarchs have called for “only prayer inside the churches,” rather than the jubilant songs and marching bands normally filling the streets during Holy Week in Christian communities. (Katie O’Malley, Mission Network News, AprilContinue reading “Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village”
Maundy Thursday – Broken for Our Sin
Today, on Maundy Thursday, we think on the Last Supper, the prophetic bread broken that night to symbolize how the Bread of Life would soon be broken. By this time, Judas had already chosen to betray His Master and Friend. The others would soon fall asleep, and then desert Him. And Peter, who promised neverContinue reading “Maundy Thursday – Broken for Our Sin”
Passover Begins
Today at sundown, Passover begins. In Israel and throughout the world, Jewish families will gather for a special Seder feast to commemorate their nation’s miraculous Exodus from Egypt. (Exodus 6-15) As they break unleavened bread, drink wine and speak of salvation, let’s pray they will know the Bread of Life, the perfect Lamb of GodContinue reading “Passover Begins”
Passover Prayers for the Persecuted
As we near Passover this Holy Week, remembering our King’s triumphal entry, and then how He was tortured and killed by those He came to save, let’s remember our sisters and brothers throughout the world who are facing persecution and death for their faith in Christ…. Persecution this Holy Week: NIGERIA: Armed Muslim terrorists open-firedContinue reading “Passover Prayers for the Persecuted”
Worshipping Boldly
Happy Palm Sunday! Jesus is still King. Let’s worship Him and pray for those across the world who are persecuted for their faith in Him. Luke 19:28-42 Lord Jesus, today we celebrate Your triumphant entry into Jerusalem, when the people cried out praises to Your name because of the miracles You had done. In whatContinue reading “Worshipping Boldly”
Lay Down Your Opinions and Pray!
Everyone has an opinion. There are a lot of narratives out there. But today, I feel the Lord calling us to stop the slander, lay our opinions at His feet, armor up and fight the right fight. We can’t see all God’s doing. We don’t know yet where this is headed. But we know whoContinue reading “Lay Down Your Opinions and Pray!”
Prayer for Worldwide Revival
As Holy Week approaches and we remember Jesus’ death and resurrection, let’s pray now for every heart to awaken to Christ’s love. Father God, throughout our nation and the world, so many have yet to hear the good news that You loved us so much You gave Your only Son to die on the crossContinue reading “Prayer for Worldwide Revival”
Hope for Los Angeles
This month and next, one million Christians across Los Angeles are fasting, praying and sharing Christ with their communities. Then on April 11, a massive crowd is expected in the L.A. Memorial Coliseum for a time of worship, sharing testimonies, hearing the Word preached and baptizing those who choose to give their lives to Jesus.Continue reading “Hope for Los Angeles”
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