overcoming trials – PRAYER WALL

Worship in the Midst

Whatever you’re going through, however the struggles of this world have weighed you down, lay it all at Jesus’ feet now. And worship Him. Oh, Jesus, great are You and worthy to be praised. For You were there before the beginning of time, and all things were formed by Your hand. It is in YouContinue reading “Worship in the Midst”

Completely His

Several years ago, the Lord led me to begin a new habit. Before I opened my eyes or got out of bed or thought any other thought, I would think on Jesus and hand Him my day. He took me on a long, beautiful journey of surrendering not only every day and plan, but everyContinue reading “Completely His”

USA Headline Prayers

A plan to target Sunday’s White House Ultimate Fighting Championship event with explosive drones and sniper fire was thwarted by the FBI, thanks to a brave mother, who called authorities late June 10 concerned about her son Tycen’s purchase of large firearms. (Ana Faguy, BBC, Jun 17) The UFC event drew about 4,300 spectators onContinue reading “USA Headline Prayers”

Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2026

As the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation approaches, we are dedicating time and space here at the Prayer Wall to pray for our nation. Today we begin praying toward the National Day of Prayer on May 7. Is the Lord calling you to fast as you pray? Check out our So YouContinue reading “Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2026”

America Reads the Bible

A Bible-reading marathon featuring close to 500 Christian political leaders, entertainers, pastors and other Christians began Sunday at Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. America Reads the Bible spokesperson, Candace Cameron Bure, said on Facebook (April 19), “What a weekend in Washington D.C. for the historic reading of the Holy Bible. Today we kickedContinue reading “America Reads the Bible”

Come Out from There! – Isaiah 52

The Lord woke me up one morning, quoting from Isaiah 52, especially verses 11-12. I felt Him calling us to freedom. To leave behind the strongholds that have bound us, and do what it takes to run in the joy of the Spirit’s leading, so we can draw others into His love. A stronghold isContinue reading “Come Out from There! – Isaiah 52”

Persevere

Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive the victor’s crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12 AMPC How are you doing with standing up under this present trial?Continue reading “Persevere”

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”

What It Comes Down To

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:7-14 These times are raging into the last days. It’s not about what a great job you have or how comfortable your life is, or even how much freedom your country gives you. It comes down toContinue reading “What It Comes Down To”

Surrender to God Brings Peace

How are you doing with processing the news and current events these days? Are you worried about the future, as war rages around the world? Or are you going about your life as if all that evil is happening over there and will never affect you? Are you wondering what will happen in our countryContinue reading “Surrender to God Brings Peace”

Stand on Love and You Will Stand

We are facing days such as never before. And the battles we fight are not what the world says they are. This is a spiritual battle we are in, and LOVE is the way we win. Romans 8. Now is the time to set aside whatever has been keeping you from the heart work you’veContinue reading “Stand on Love and You Will Stand”

My Love Never Changes

A word for our hearts from the Lord in this present day and the years to come: The way is narrowing, and less and less of those who think they are Mine will make it through. Whatever you’re holding onto — grudges, financial security, selfish desires, lust — whatever you’ve been spending your time, thoughtsContinue reading “My Love Never Changes”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2025, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, take some time to get alone with Jesus and reflect on what He has done this past year. Then ask Him what He wants to do this coming year. As hard as 2025 has been, 2026 will see its own trials. We have a real enemy, and he doesn’tContinue reading “A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2026”

Christmas in the Dark

What is it like to live in a country where celebrating Christmas is forbidden? Where Christians are persecuted? Where millions have never heard about the God Who loves them and gave His Son to die for their sins so they can be free? I can tell you. Because we’ve lived there. For most of theContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”

Nearly 1,500 Dead in Asia Floods

The death toll from last week’s devastating floods in several Asian countries has more than doubled, as rescue teams race against time to find and rescue thousands missing amid mud and debris. At least 753 have died in Indonesia, 465 in Sri Lanka, 185 in Thailand and up to 34 in Malaysia. While Thailand andContinue reading “Nearly 1,500 Dead in Asia Floods”

Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom

“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right? In my family, if my missionary Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted Christians, those going through hard times,Continue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”

Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, let’s pray God will cover our family times together and fill our homes with His presence, peace, joy and love. Also, please take a moment and ask the Lord if there is someone He wants you to bless during the holidays, perhaps with a special dinner or gift. Do youContinue reading “Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving”

Prayers for Family Gatherings

Are you anxious about seeing certain family members during the holidays or encountering strained situations? Here are some helpful prayers: Lord, please fill that whole room and house with Your presence and Your angels, and send the enemy out. Build a shield of protection around our time together and block any plans the enemy hasContinue reading “Prayers for Family Gatherings”

Hand Me Your Future

A word from the Lord’s heart to those dealing with anxiety: I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am still here. I am still all-powerful. And I still love you and your children moreContinue reading “Hand Me Your Future”

Are You Listening?

Has something happened to make you anxious or worried? Is your heart feeling troubled? Nothing happens unless God allows it. And if He has allowed it, then He’s doing something in the midst of it. Prayer is not just worrying with your eyes closed and words coming out of your mouth. Our conversations with theContinue reading “Are You Listening?”

Arm Us with Strength

What trials have you been through this year? And what has God shown you in the midst of them? How will He pull you through the trials yet to come? I have allowed these trials because there are ways I am pursuing you. I am not hidden. I’m right here with you. Always have been.Continue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Stepping into My Role

The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of today and the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”

This Weekend in the USA

At least four died and eight were wounded when an ex-Marine rammed a vehicle through the front of a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, yesterday, opened fire, and then burned the building. Police shot and killed the terrorist. A gunman in a boat opened fire at a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina SaturdayContinue reading “This Weekend in the USA”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past five years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

Worship in the Midst

Shiekh Meets Jesus in Uganda Mosque

It is not uncommon for Jesus to appear to Muslims in their dreams to point them the way to salvation. In fact, earlier this month, God surprised a teacher of Islam during Friday prayers at a mosque in Mayuge, Uganda. Wambuzi Maka Uthman, a 39-year-old sheikh, fell asleep in a corner as he was praying.Continue reading “Shiekh Meets Jesus in Uganda Mosque”

Persevere

Pray for Freedom from Anxiety

Do you deal with anxiety? Are there thought processes and reactions that have such a strong hold on you, it feels impossible to break out of that escalating spiral? What if I were to tell you that you can be free? Would you do what it takes to get there? If freedom from anxiety andContinue reading “Pray for Freedom from Anxiety”

For Fathers

As Fathers Day approaches this coming Sunday, here’s some encouragement from the heart of our Perfect Father: My son, I know your heart. You have longed to be the perfect father, to not make the same mistakes your own father did, to raise your children up to love Me, to empower them to be allContinue reading “For Fathers”

Rest in Me

My beloved bride, today I’m calling you to rest in Me. Don’t be like the wife who rushes about to please her Husband, doing things I never asked you to do and missing out on the one thing that matters. Luke 10:38-42. Come, sit with Me awhile. Listen to My voice. Hear My heart forContinue reading “Rest in Me”

Hostage Released and Other Answers to Prayer

ISRAEL: Edan Alexander, 21, American-Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, was released yesterday. Pray for his salvation and healing from trauma. Pray God will meet every terrorist in their dreams, grip them with fear of the Lord, and bring them to repentance and salvation. Pray all remaining hostages willContinue reading “Hostage Released and Other Answers to Prayer”

Christians in Uganda Persecuted, Martyred

Last week, we shared with you how God had answered our prayers during Ramadan, and many Muslims came to faith in Uganda, but several Christians were also murdered. Following are more reports of persecution in Uganda. Let’s continue to pray for these situations. Pray for protection and healing for Christians and seekers who survived, comfortContinue reading “Christians in Uganda Persecuted, Martyred”

No More Wavering

Do you feel sometimes like your spiritual life is a bit of a roller coaster ride? You swoop up onto a high, feeling so close to God; but then slip and hit rock-bottom all over again? I know what it’s like. I, too, used to waver up and down, and sideways, even. But, then …Continue reading “No More Wavering”

Deadly Headlines for Kashmir, China, Peru, USA

KASHMIR: Militants killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindus, in a tourist area of Pahalgam last month, raising tension between INDIA and PAKISTAN over this disputed region both claim is theirs. India has now retaliated with a series of missile strikes on dozens of terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan then shot down 3-5 IndianContinue reading “Deadly Headlines for Kashmir, China, Peru, USA”

Uganda’s Ramadan Saw Both Death and New Life

During our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 1-30, while Muslims were fasting and seeking God for Ramadan, we prayed for them to find the Truth who sets them free. John 8:31-32. These are the stories of those in Uganda who came to Christ because you prayed, but also the Christians who diedContinue reading “Uganda’s Ramadan Saw Both Death and New Life”

Only One Way Through This

Tensions are high these days. It’s easy to take your anger out on those you love. Please don’t do it. They are not your enemy. Nor is that person you’re so angry about and all those whose opinions differ from yours. You do most definitely have an enemy. But if you’ve been lashing out atContinue reading “Only One Way Through This”

Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2025

As the National Day of Prayer approaches now through May 1, is the Lord calling you to fast as you pray? Check out our So You Think You Can’t Fast page. Ideas to Make This National Day of Prayer All the More Meaningful: There is power in praying Scripture, because we are speaking back toContinue reading “Preparation and Prayer for NDOP 2025”

Freedom through Forgiveness

In yesterday’s post, the Lord was calling us as His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let Him set us free from the old offenses the enemy still uses to yank us around, so bitterness and fear will no longer control our reactions, but LOVE, grace and peace will. Mark 11:25, RomansContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”

How Are You Doing So Far?

What new year’s resolutions did you make for 2025? And how are you doing with those so far? Have busyness, laziness or weariness brought you down? Have those habitual sins you swore you’d walk away from already pressed back in? And what about anxiety and depression? How are you doing with those? Of all theContinue reading “How Are You Doing So Far?”

Three Plane Crashes in Three Days, One Survivor

A passenger plane carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter carrying three Wednesday night. Both plunged into the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., leaving no survivors. Among those who died were young figure skaters who attended a national development camp in Wichita, Kansas, following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Also on Wednesday,Continue reading “Three Plane Crashes in Three Days, One Survivor”

What It Comes Down To

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30, 2025. James 1:12, Revelation 2:10, Philippians 3:7-14 These times are raging into the last days. It’s not about what a great job you have or how comfortable your life is, or even how much freedom your country gives you. It comes down to this: DoContinue reading “What It Comes Down To”

L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers

USA: At least 25 have now died and dozens are missing in the Los Angeles County fires that have burned around 38,630 miles, or roughly 60 square miles. Around 12,000 homes or other buildings have been destroyed and more than 100,000 people are displaced. About 18,500 people are still without power. Yet more strong winds areContinue reading “L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers”

Arm Us with Strength

I love to take courage from God’s names. So many times, He has been my Healer, my Mighty Warrior, my Comforter, my Advocate and so much more. What about you? When you look back at how the Lord carried you through 2024, what names of God stand out to you? Let’s ask Him to armContinue reading “Arm Us with Strength”

Headline Prayers This Week

The death toll from Cyclone Chido, which tore through MAYOTTE over a week ago, has risen to 35 there, but could potentially be more than 1,000, with more than 1.500 injured, and tens of thousands without water, electricity or phone service. In MOZAMBIQUE, the death toll is at least 94 (most in Cabo Delgado), withContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”

Vanuatu, Georgia, Nigeria, Israel-Gaza Headline Prayers

VANUATU: At least 14 have died, and more than 200 were injured in a 7.3 magnitude earthquake Tuesday. Lord, please wrap Your arms around those who are mourning losses in Vanuatu. When they cry out to You, hear them and answer. Bless Christians abundantly so they will also abundantly bless others and share Your goodContinue reading “Vanuatu, Georgia, Nigeria, Israel-Gaza Headline Prayers”

Christmas in the Dark

Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom

Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving

Prayers for Family Gatherings

Stand on Love and You Will Stand

Headline Prayers for the World Today

Baloch rebels have claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a railway station in Quetta, PAKISTAN, which killed at least 25 people and injured 53 Saturday. RUSSIA and NORTH KOREA have agreed to mutual military assistance. Over the past two days, GPS interference by North Korea affected flights and other vessels in SOUTH KOREA. SomeContinue reading “Headline Prayers for the World Today”

Surrender to God Brings Peace

Faith and Freedom for Youth

Lord, please set our children free from fear and demonic oppression. Whenever the enemy gives them a nightmare, invade that dream in visible, powerful ways and rescue them. Whenever they begin to lean on something or someone other than You, call them back. Remind them of the love, peace and joy only found in You,Continue reading “Faith and Freedom for Youth”

Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake

Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. As we read Jesus’ prophecy below, today’s headlines are no surprise. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. NationContinue reading “Wars and Rumors of Wars, Famine and Earthquake”

Hurricane Victims Seek Hope

An atheist, a Buddhist, and a Methodist walked into a Baptist church…. No, not a joke. They really did. The Sunday after Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, North Carolina. No electricity, no water, no cell phone service, no roads cleared, no way for the pastor to contact all his members or make it to their homesContinue reading “Hurricane Victims Seek Hope”

Riding the Storms

Some encouragement to stand today: May we trust in the God of Psalm 18 through every storm our country and families now face. “We want Him to fix our circumstances.He wants to fix our heart.Let Him.” Mikaela Vincent We have prayed for peace and prosperity, health and safety. But more than our comfort, O GodContinue reading “Riding the Storms”

Return to What Is Right

A prayer today for the USA from Hosea 14, 6:1 Lord, disconnect the enemy’s instructions from those who do his bidding. Throw the powers of darkness into confusion. And speak, Lord God Almighty. Loudly and clearly, so that all hear. Move. Turn the tables. Bind the enemy, and set free every mind, soul, and heartContinue reading “Return to What Is Right”

Summer Olympics

Teams of Christians from all over the world arrived in Paris early and have already shared the good news with hundreds of lost people there for the Olympics. Reports are coming in of dozens turning to Christ daily. As Olympic celebrations begin today, let’s pray the good news will run fast, spreading from person toContinue reading “Summer Olympics”

Using Our Trials Well

What have the trials of these past four years nudged you to do that you might not have done otherwise? Has your prayer life increased? Have you shared the gospel all the more boldly? Have you pushed into the Lord in your quiet times, asking Him to set you free from that pesky stronghold thatContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”

For Fathers

Miracles: Nigerian Christians Overcome Horrors of Boko Haram

Over the past few years, tens of thousands of Christians have been murdered in Nigeria and millions have been displaced. In fact, even though the West African nation is over 50% Christian, 80-90% of believers martyred for their faith are killed there, mostly by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram, which loosely translates, “Western education isContinue reading “Miracles: Nigerian Christians Overcome Horrors of Boko Haram”

Stepping into My Role

The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40 and 1Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”

Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation

There is power in praying Scripture, because we are speaking back to the Lord what He has already said. We are in alignment with His heart. In John 17, Jesus prayed for us to be one with Him and each other. He also prayed for those who had yet to believe in Him. So, asContinue reading “Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation”

Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose

Join us now through May 2 for the National Day of Prayer. Sharing with you this sweet word from the Lord’s heart for His bride…. I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am stillContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose”

Grabbing Hold of Truth, Finding Freedom

Have you ever felt like a failure? Like you’ve missed the mark? Or don’t measure up? Is there an area of your life where you keep messing up, even when you know what you should be doing and actually want to do what is right? “I have the desire to do what is good, butContinue reading “Grabbing Hold of Truth, Finding Freedom”

Come Out from There! – Isaiah 52

The Lord woke me up quoting from Isaiah 52, especially verses 11-12. I felt Him calling us to freedom. To leave behind the strongholds that have bound us, and do what it takes to run in the joy of the Spirit’s leading, so we can draw others into His love. A stronghold is a thoughtContinue reading “Come Out from There! – Isaiah 52”

Nigeria: More than 300 Children Abducted

More than 300 students were abducted from a primary and secondary school in Kaduna’s Kuriga village last Thursday, March 7, by armed bandits on motorcycles. Some of the children escaped, but 287 are still held captive by the terrorists, who demand more than $620,000 in ransom. Lord, please have mercy on these children. Bring themContinue reading “Nigeria: More than 300 Children Abducted”

Thousands of Christians Displaced, Kidnapped, Martyred in Nigeria

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Hundreds of martyrs have fallen over the past few months in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani herdsmen and other Muslim extremists. In Kaduna state. more than 100 Christians were killed in the last four months of 2023. In the first two weeksContinue reading “Thousands of Christians Displaced, Kidnapped, Martyred in Nigeria”

Pressing on to Receive the Prize

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. What has your life mostly been about? What thoughts mainly run through your head throughout the day? Worries about how to make ends meet? Anger when someone doesn’t do what you think they should? What you want and how to get it? LustfulContinue reading “Pressing on to Receive the Prize”

The Time for Freedom is Now

What have you felt lately that is outside of love, joy and peace? What was the situation that triggered that response? We must realign our thoughts with Truth if we are to truly be free. John 8:36, 42-47. Let Galatians 5:22-25 become your heart gauge to know when you are walking in the Spirit or when something elseContinue reading “The Time for Freedom is Now”

A Global Army

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. In the last two years since the Prayer Wall moved to this dedicated space at PrayerWall.pw, we’ve seen over 21,000 visits from 114 nations! Thank you to all of you who have joined the Lord’s army here, praying daily for ourContinue reading “A Global Army”

How Self-Protection Endangers Us

It’s easy to fall back into old habits, putting up walls against how we imagine someone might hurt us. But when we seek to self-protect, we will fail. Every time. We’re just not equipped for that God-sized job. Coming out from under our Protector’s covering to try to do His job ourselves only leaves usContinue reading “How Self-Protection Endangers Us”

Pray for Awakening in Our Nation

More than 114 countries have joined us here at the Prayer Wall since we began in 2020. Today, our prayer is for the USA, but it is written so you can also pray for your own nation. We hope you will join us for 30 days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 11-April 4, 2024,Continue reading “Pray for Awakening in Our Nation”

Faith and Freedom for Youth

Off My High Horse and on My Face

A real-live battle between good and evil rages, and we are in the midst of it. Ephesians 6:10-12. We have a real enemy, and it’s not our brother or sister. The minute we begin attacking God’s people, we have switched sides. Revelation 12:10-12. Feeling justified in our attacks against others is a normal enemy tactic.Continue reading “Off My High Horse and on My Face”

Courage to Stand

Lord, don’t let us cower in fear of what is to come, but give us courage to stand strong, to love beyond borders and barriers, prejudices and pain. To fight in Your mighty power for the things of Your heart. To bear up under our trials as good soldiers. To trust in You through everyContinue reading “Courage to Stand”

Stand on Love and You Will Stand

Freedom through Forgiveness

Christmas in the Dark

A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2024

As 2023 comes to a close, take some time to get alone with Jesus and reflect on what He has done this past year. Then ask Him what He wants to do this coming year. As hard as 2023 has been, 2024 will see its own trials. We have a real enemy, and he doesn’tContinue reading “A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2024”

Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom

As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s thank the Lord for the privilege and freedom to know and worship Him. Let’s also pray for our brothers and sisters throughout the world who do not have that freedom, but face persecution and even death because of their love for Christ. Isaiah 60:1-2. Lord, we thank You for all thatContinue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”

Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving

Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months

As you read this devastating report from Nigeria in September and October, BENUE STATE: Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists killed three Christians and kidnapped another, Iorhon Dam, early Sunday morning, October 29, in Tse Gamber village, Gwer West County. At the same time, three more Christians were murdered in Ngai village. On October 23, terroristsContinue reading “Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months”

Refugees in the News This Week

Pakistan is forcing 1.5 million undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants out of their country. So far, more than 250,000 have returned homeless to impoverished Afghanistan just as winter comes. Refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan have reported mass killings of perhaps 800 people, most from the Masalit ethnic group in a camp for internally displaced people.Continue reading “Refugees in the News This Week”

Surrender Brings Peace

How are you doing with processing the news and current events these days? Are you worried about the future, as war rages around the world? Are you going about your life as if all that’s happening over there and will never affect you? Are you wondering what our government will look like next year, ifContinue reading “Surrender Brings Peace”

Deciding God’s Way

Today, I feel the Lord urging us to pray for those who are being pressed into tight corners and are having to make huge life decisions. Lord, give us wisdom, please. Help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. We can’t seeContinue reading “Deciding God’s Way”

Fires in Canada and Spain

More than 19,000 residents of Yellowknife in Canada‘s Northwest Territories have been evacuated as firefighters battle 236 active fires in that area, just a fraction of the 1,000 fires raging across Canada and pouring smoke into the US. More than 29,500 people across the Northwest Territories are under evacuation orders, and over 15,000 in BritishContinue reading “Fires in Canada and Spain”

Explosions in Russia, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia

About 115 people were wounded and at least 35 died in a fiery explosion at a car repair shop and gas station in Dagestan, Russia Monday. The same day, two people died and five were injured in an oil field explosion in West Siberia. Also Monday, at least 12 people died and dozens were injuredContinue reading “Explosions in Russia, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia”

Where Tensions Are Rising

These last few days in the RUSSIA-UKRAINE war: The shelling of a hospital in Kherson killed a doctor, injured a nurse and damaged two floors. Among other attacks to Ukraine’s food supplies, a grain storehouse in Odesa was destroyed. Meanwhile, Ukrainians are vigorously working to remove the Soviet hammer and sickle symbol from Kyiv’s prominentContinue reading “Where Tensions Are Rising”

Where the Fires Rage

At least 34 people have died in Algeria due to fires in recent days, especially in Bejaia Province (23). Flames also spread in nearby Tunisia. Meanwhile, three people have died in Greece, including two pilots whose plane crashed while fighting wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated from the islands of Corfu, Evia and Rhodes. Hailstorms andContinue reading “Where the Fires Rage”

Headline Prayers for Awakening

As we continue in our prayers for nations devastated by war, let’s also lift up those suffering from this past week’s tragic events: SYRIA: A bomb exploded near a popular Shia Muslim pilgrimage site south of Damascus this week, killing at least six people and wounding more than 20. ECUADOR: The mayor of Manta diedContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Awakening”

Meet Us in the Fire

Isaiah 43, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 Let’s pray for those in Canada, Greece, Crimea, Italy, and USA (Oregon, California) who are facing devastation and grief from wildfires. Pray also for those all around the world enduring extreme, even record-breaking heat. We ask You, Lord, for those facing fires right now. Give firefighters courage, wisdom, strength, andContinue reading “Meet Us in the Fire”

The Overcoming

As I asked the Lord today what He wanted to say to His body, this is what He led me to share*: I’m here with you. I know this life has been hard. I know what your past has held and how many questions you have asked about why it had to happen. And IContinue reading “The Overcoming”

Don’t Run Away; Run Into His Arms

A comforting word from the Lord for us today: My child, I know it’s been hard. I’ve seen what you’re going through. In fact, I knew it would happen before it ever did, and I have a plan for bringing the good out of what the enemy meant for evil. Don’t run away, or theContinue reading “Don’t Run Away; Run Into His Arms”

More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued

At least 79 refugees died and 104 have been rescued from a fishing boat that capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece Wednesday. Perhaps another more than 450-550 people remain missing, including about 100 children. On Monday, about 1,200 people were rescued from two different boats in distress, one with 400 andContinue reading “More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued”

Listen … He’s Talking

When was the last time God spoke to you? Do you remember? Is there anything He’s asked you to do. you haven’t done yet? What will it take to be still and listen? God is speaking all the time. He’s even speaking right this moment. He’s so creative and personal that what, when, where, andContinue reading “Listen … He’s Talking”

Which Side Are You On?

My bride must pick My side in these days to come or she will not make it through. These days will be like no other days ever experienced on Earth. For the evil is deepening, the darkness growing thicker, as it connects together all across the globe. My light must be stronger. My bride mustContinue reading “Which Side Are You On?”

Restoring Broken Connections

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 look 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 “Restoring Broken Connections”

43 More Martyrs in Nigeria

Armed Muslim extremists and Fulani tribesmen attacked two Christian villages in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 11, killing a pastor, his wife and 41 other people as they slept. They also burned down the church and several homes. Officials buried the 43 who were slain in a mass grave without consent from their families. Most ofContinue reading “43 More Martyrs in Nigeria”