Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA

ETHIOPIA: Two landslides in Gofa zone killed more than 229 people Monday, the second burying those who had gathered to rescue victims of the first. Pray for rescue and healing, but most of all, salvation. Pray those who have never heard about Jesus will now know the Truth. CROATIA: A gunman killed six people andContinue reading “Prayer for Ethiopia, Croatia, Gaza, Canada, USA”

Praying for the Media

One day, as I worshipped the Lord together with others, He opened before me a vivid picture of what my life would be like now had I not chosen Christ: a struggling journalist, always trying hard but never quite good enough to make it anywhere, married to an unfaithful man who didn’t love me, tooContinue reading “Praying for the Media”

Two More Hostages Confirmed Dead

Israel announced yesterday the deaths of two more hostages, Alexander Dancyg, 75, and Yagev Buchshtab, 35, bringing the total up to 44 dead among the remaining 116 hostages held by Hamas. The two men, held together in the same location in Khan Younis, likely died several months ago, during an IDF offensive in that area.Continue reading “Two More Hostages Confirmed Dead”

Be Strong, Take Heart and Hope in the Lord

With all that’s been in the news of late, “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.” Psalm 31:24 NIV Lord, we pray You will triumph in this election and well beyond. For You alone are Sovereign. Get up in our face. Invade our space. Show Yourself strong. Overwhelm us with YourContinue reading “Be Strong, Take Heart and Hope in the Lord”

First Baptist Dallas Fire, Haiti and China Headlines

USA: A massive fire tore through First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas last Friday not long after 2,000 children had participated in their last day of Vacation Bible School there. Lord, we praise You that no one was harmed in this fire. Please use this terrible tragedy for Your glory, and draw all the moreContinue reading “First Baptist Dallas Fire, Haiti and China Headlines”

Praying Through This Week’s Headlines

HAITI: Another 200 police officers from Kenya have arrived in Port-au-Prince, joining 400 from last month, to help stop gang violence that has rocked the island for years. Another 2,500 police and soldiers from at least six other Caribbean and African nations are expected to join in the fight for Haiti’s freedom over the nextContinue reading “Praying Through This Week’s Headlines”

Pray for Awakening in Our Nation

Lord, we pray for this nation. Awaken us. Revive us. Remind us of the things that matter most. And heal us. We ask You to be a Shield around those who are working for Your purposes. May every evil attack fall to the ground or bounce back to hit the enemy in the face. Lord,Continue reading “Pray for Awakening in Our Nation”

Government Leaders

Lord, we ask You for a great Awakening in this nation. Restrain what is wrong. Restore what is right. Draw those running for office and 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 forContinue reading “Government Leaders”

Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada

USA: One man died and three were injured, including Donald Trump, whose right ear was nicked in an assassination attempt on the former US president at a rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania. NIGERIA: At least 22 died when a school building collapsed as students took exams on Friday. The other 132 trapped in the buildingContinue reading “Headline Prayers for USA, Nigeria, Gaza, Canada”

From Depression to JOY

Today’s prayer lead comes from Isaiah 51:11: For steps to freedom from anxiety and other strongholds, see Delight to Be a Woman of Wonder or Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior (for men) and 1-2-3 Walk in Step with Me (for ages 8-12). This post below with an excerpt from those first two books mayContinue reading “From Depression to JOY”