Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation

Let’s spend the next few days praying Isaiah 51 over our hearts and the nation where we reside or are from. 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 toContinue reading “Praying Isaiah 51 Over Our Hearts and Nation”

Praying for a Hopeful Future for Our Children

Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life. John 10:10. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans toContinue reading “Praying for a Hopeful Future for Our Children”

Starvation in Afghanistan

The UN has estimated a nearly 23 million Afghans are facing extreme levels of hunger and as many as one million children could die this winter from starvation. Let’s pray. Lord, we ask You, please, to have mercy on the people of Afghanistan. Be a Shield around every Christian. Hide them from those who seekContinue reading “Starvation in Afghanistan”

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”

Fighting for Myanmar

Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar early last year, security forces have killed more than 1000 people, including at least 35 women, children and other villagers fleeing conflict on Christmas Eve. Minority people groups, many of which have converted to Christianity, face persecution because of an ongoing civil war thatContinue reading “Fighting for Myanmar”

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”

Government Leaders

Lord, we ask You for a great Awakening in this nation. Restrain what is wrong. Restore what is right. Draw every government leader to Yourself in such powerful ways the veil will be lifted from their eyes and they will see You as You truly are. We ask You, Lord, for a mighty movement ofContinue reading “Government Leaders”

Missing Girls Recovered

Praise God for the recent recovery of five missing teenage girls. Let’s pray for their healing and salvation, and also for the 30 sex offenders who were arrested in the area of New Orleans, La., as a result of “Operation Boo Dat.” Lord, thank You for rescuing these lost young women. Please heal their mindsContinue reading “Missing Girls Recovered”

Families Affected by Fires in Colorado

At least three people are missing, several are injured, and more than 1000 homes and other structures have been destroyed by recent fires in the area of Superior, Colorado. Let’s pray for families in need. Lord, thank You for the snow that has stopped the fires. Please wrap Your arms around each person and familyContinue reading “Families Affected by Fires in Colorado”