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 the Lord. And Peter, who promisedContinue reading “Broken for Our Sin”

When it’s hard to wash someone’s feet, step on into the water!

Originally posted on Kingdom Culture Parenting:
What must it have been like for Jesus to wash the feet of Peter, knowing he would soon deny Him? … or of Judas, knowing he would betray Him? John 13. What an example Jesus gave us to love those near to us, even when the things they do and…

Pray for Release from Prison

Lord, as we remember Your death and sacrifice, we ask You to please protect Christian leaders throughout the world who have been arrested and imprisoned for their faith. We ask You for their release. Perform miracles and signs and wonders to open up the way for them to walk out unharmed. And grow Your church,Continue reading “Pray for Release from Prison”

Strengthening the Persecuted

As Resurrection Day approaches, let’s remember our sisters and brothers throughout the world who are facing persecution and death for their faith….  Lord, we ask You to be a Shield of protection around believers and their families throughout the world who are facing threats, restrictions, interrogation, heavy fines, torture, imprisonment, death, and worse for theContinue reading “Strengthening the Persecuted”

Boldly Worshipping the One Who Is Worthy – Luke 19:28-42

Lord, 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 what way have we been like those people hailing You as King, but then abandoning you just a few days later, siding with the crowds around us out ofContinue reading “Boldly Worshipping the One Who Is Worthy – Luke 19:28-42”

Healing and Transformation – Malachi 4:2

Lord, it’s been over a year, and still so much of the world is closed down because of this pandemic. Arise now, with healing in Your wings, and bring forth a great awakening to You all across the world. Make Your love and mercy known far and wide. Arise and show Yourself strong. Bring aboutContinue reading “Healing and Transformation – Malachi 4:2”

Only a Thought Away

I know you’ve been hungry for more of Me, and even for more time with Me. I see the way you yearn to do something more, be something more, but what you’re doing right now already feels like too much. How will you add to it all the things you feel I’ll want you toContinue reading “Only a Thought Away”

Prayer for the Oppressed

A prayer from Isaiah 51:12-15: Lord, we ask You for those throughout the world who are oppressed. Comfort them. Meet them in their anguish, and show them Your great love. May those who have had no way to hear about Your salvation experience it now, Lord. For You are their Creator. You formed them toContinue reading “Prayer for the Oppressed”

Our Leaders and Nation – Isaiah 45

Lord, please meet with every one of our leaders all across this nation in powerful ways. Get up in their face. Invade their space. Show Yourself mighty and strong. Whatever evil satan has planned to do, thwart his every plan, and bring forth good, both through those who know You and those who do notContinue reading “Our Leaders and Nation – Isaiah 45”

Isaiah 51:7b-8

Lord, we ask You for protection, courage, and empowering for those who stand for what is right and good, but who are persecuted relentlessly by those who disagree because they have been blinded by the enemy and now push his purposes, rather than Yours. Make a way where there seems to be no way forContinue reading “Isaiah 51:7b-8”