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Pray for Our Church Day 22

Posted on Jun 22, 2015 in Devotions |

June 22

Reading Gen. 16:13; Ro. 8:15; Isa. 61:1-3; 2 Cor. 1:3-4

Lord, I lift up those who are hurting right now. May they come to know You as El Roi, the God who sees them. For every situation of rejection, help them feel you close. Bind up the brokenhearted! In every area of bondage, set the captives free; in every case of mourning, replace it with Your oil of gladness. Comfort them so that they will have a ministry of comfort to others.

Pray for Our Church Day 21

Posted on Jun 21, 2015 in Devotions |

June 21

Read Ps. 68:5, 6; 25:16; Matt. 25:35-40; 2 Cor. 12:9; Phil. 4:19

Today I lift up our Agape ministry. Let us be a real family to all new arrivals, to those who long for a spiritual home. Show us ways to include everyone and to minister with grace. Stir up practical ideas in us that show Your love and care. Watch over Jeannie as she ministers, as she shepherds as she pastors. Give her personally and her family strength, courage and rest.

“We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our first line of defense. We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all. Most of us would prefer, however, to spend our time doing something that will get immediate results. We don’t want to wait for God to resolve matters in his good time because his idea of ‘good time’ is seldom in sync with our.” Oswald Chambers

Pray for Our Church Day 20

Posted on Jun 20, 2015 in Devotions |

June 20

Read Heb. 13:16; Phil. 2:4; Col. 1:7; Jude 1:23

Lord, today I lift up Matthew 25, our medical missions, our American Baptist work both here at home and around the globe. Remind us to do good and share with others as a pleasing sacrifice to You. Keep us outwardly focused so we don’t become self-absorbed. Help us teach one another to be faithful ministers of Your Son. Enable us to meet people wherever they have a need. Help us minister faithfully as we proclaim the gospel so that the ones we reach might become an acceptable offering to You.

Heavenly Father, enable your laborers to witness with great power and great grace in places to which you have called them. (Acts 4:33)

Pray for Our Church Day 19

Posted on Jun 19, 2015 in Devotions |

June 19

Read 2 Cor. 9:6-11; Mal. 3:10

Lord, I lift up our church finances. May we sow generously into our church without reluctance or compulsion. Make all grace abound so we have all we need for every good work You’ve assigned us. Make us rich in ways that result in generosity on our part so You will be praised. Keep reminding us of your promise to throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out blessing on all who bring the whole tithe into Your house.

Pray for Our Church Day 18

Posted on Jun 18, 2015 in Devotions |

June 18

Read 1 Pet. 1:22; Jn. 13:34-35; Rom. 15:5-7; Col. 3:14

Lord, I lift up our love for one another as a body. Help us make that love for each other sincere, deep and from the heart. May our love for one another prove that we are Your disciples. Give us a spirit of unity so that we may glorify You with one heart and voice. Help us accept one another as we clothe ourselves in love.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35

Pray for Our Church Day 17

Posted on Jun 17, 2015 in Devotions |

June 17

Read 1 Cor. 14:1, 12:4-7;1 Pet. 4:10; 2 Tim. 1:6

Lord, I lift up the use of spiritual gifts in our church. We eagerly desire spiritual gifts that You’ve given for our common good. Teach us to use what we’ve received to serve others and faithfully administer Your grace—whatever form that takes. Help us exercise our gifts in love. Remind us to keep fanning into flame the gifts You’ve entrusted to us. Dear God give those the courage to not hesitate but to step forward in service.

Heavenly Father, enable your laborers to witness with great power and great grace in the places to which you have called them. (Acts 4:33)

Pray for Our Church Day 16

Posted on Jun 16, 2015 in Devotions |

June 16

Read Eph. 4:30; 1 Thes. 5:19; Acts 7:51; Jn. 16:8; Ps. 143:10; Gal. 5:25; 2 Cor. 3:17; Gal. 5:18; Ro. 8:6

Lord, today I lift up our shepherding team as they watch over, pray for and assist our fellowship whatever the need spiritually and physically. They teach us to open our lives and be willing to be led by Your Spirit. Give them the courage to follow your example as the Great Shepherd.

Pray for Our Church Day 15

Posted on Jun 15, 2015 in Devotions |

June 15

Read Ps. 85:6; Rev. 3:14-18; Jer. 32:39; Ps. 111:10; 2 Ki. 23:25; Lk. 24:45, 32

Lord, I lift up the spiritual temperature of my church. Revive us! Refine us so that we burn hot for You. Give us singleness of heart and action so that we always fear You and follow Your precepts. Pour Your spirit into us so that we turn to You heart, soul and strength. Open our minds to understand Your Word so that our hearts burn within us.

Heavenly Father,

Give the leaders of this fellowship boundless wisdom, your grace, your power to shepherd your people and to share the Gospel with those around them. Make your laborers fruitful in every good work today.

In Jesus’ powerful Name,

Amen

Pray for Our Church Day 14

Posted on Jun 14, 2015 in Devotions |

June 14

Read Mk. 11:17; 1 Pet. 4:7; 1 Tim. 2:1; Eph. 6:18; 1 Thes. 5:17; Phil. 4:6; Ps. 32:6; Ezk. 22:30; Jas. 5:16

Today my Savior I lift up the prayer focus in my church. Make us into a house of prayer. We desire to be clear-minded and self-controlled so that we can pray first, always, continually and thankfully. May everyone recognize that this is Your desire for all and not just a few. Use us to stand in the gap for others. Let there be prayer ministry among us that is powerful and effective.

“Around us is a world lost in sin; above us is a God willing and able to save. It is ours to build the bridge that links heaven and earth; and prayer is the mighty instrument that does the work. If we do our part, God will do his.” E.M. Bounds

Pray for Our Church Day 13

Posted on Jun 13, 2015 in Devotions |

June 13

Read Mk 10:14; Dt. 4:9; 29:29; 30:19; Prov 22:6; 3 Jn 1:4

Lord, today I lift up our children’s worship and pastor’s children’s time during worship. Create within our church an atmosphere that encourages our children to find You. Let the volunteers be careful to remind each child of the marvelous things You have done. May the “little ones” consistently choose life and blessing each day because of the training they receive in our church. Keep them walking in the truth.