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Post by Natalie on Feb 10, 2021 8:59:02 GMT -6
Wednesday:
Heavenly Father,
We come to you today on behalf of those who are dealing with illnesses. We know that You are the Great Physician. You also created our bodies and know how each and every single part and cell works. We ask for physical healing, but we also ask that whatever the illness is that it will cause the person to draw near to You. As they wait for healing, may they turn to You and trust in You. May they seek You for spiritual healing. And because we are at a time when visitors are being limited or in many places not allowed, we ask that You will comfort families who may not be able to be with their sick loved ones. We ask that You would give strength and wisdom to those who are caring for loved ones at home, whatever the illness. Thank You for those who You have brought healing to, and may those who do not know You come to know You so that they will have complete healing in the life to come. In Jesus name, Amen
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Post by Natalie on Feb 11, 2021 9:37:03 GMT -6
Thursday:
Heavenly Father,
We thank You today for the work of the Spirit in our lives. We know that through His work we renew our minds, resist temptation, can love others properly, understand Your Word, and so much more. We pray today that You will help us to keep our mind from worthless things, to fix our mind on the things above, to live holy lives set apart for You. May we be in this world but not of it, ever looking for the city whose architect and builder is God. Renew our strength today for the fight is real and it is difficult at times. May we ever lean on You. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 12, 2021 8:38:22 GMT -6
Friday: leaders
Heavenly Father,
We lift up our local and state leaders to You today. We are thankful for those who follow You and seek to honor You with the position they have been given. We ask that You would bless them with wisdom, peace, and clear communication as they seek to do what is best for their people. We also pray that those who do not know You would come face to face with that truth and the truth that they need forgiveness and salvation. And even though they are not serving You, we ask that You would help them to do what is right and just for the people under them. May they know how to respond for the various crisis that are going on. And lastly we lift up our national leaders. May there be unity and justice. Please work through them. And change the hearts of those who are not yours. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 15, 2021 10:04:57 GMT -6
Monday: Joshua 21:45 Not one word of all the good promises that the LORD had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.
Heavenly Father,
We praise You today because of Your faithfulness. We read over and over in Your Word about Your faithfulness. We know that You are faithful and trustworthy and will keep Your promises. We ask that You would encourage our hearts today with the fact that we can continue on in the faith because of who You are. And we can trust that the One who began a good work in us will see it through to the end. It's in Jesus name we pray, amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 16, 2021 8:42:20 GMT -6
Tuesday: persecuted church
Heavenly Father,
We come to You today on behalf of Christians worldwide who are being persecuted. We pray that they will stand firm in their faith and place all their trust in You because You are trustworthy. We also pray for those doing the persecuting. May they see the Gospel at work and hear the truth so that their hearts can also be changed. We have read how Paul was changed and know that Jesus changes people. We pray for comfort for those who are separated from their families because of persecution. May they lean on You and the promises in Your Word. For this is not our home. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 17, 2021 8:25:06 GMT -6
Wednesday: teachers
Heavenly Father,
We thank You today for teachers. Thank You for those who love our kids unselfishly, struggle over their difficulties, guide them through uncertainty and teach them about the wonders of this world You created. We ask today that You would give teachers peace during this time. May they be able to work through the complexities of teaching in a school year that is so uncertain. Help them to be able to be prepared, to reach and encourage students who need it most, to be a source of strength for parents who are struggling. May they not give up because kids need them. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 18, 2021 8:59:43 GMT -6
Thursday: love
Heavenly Father,
We know that Your Word says that "God is love", and that people will know we are yours by our love - a love that comes from You. We ask today that You will fill us with Your love for others. May it come out in the way we talk and interact, in the way we live and the things we do for others. May we be motivated by Your love and not by some selfish thought. May it be a testimony to who we follow. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 19, 2021 9:00:01 GMT -6
Friday: pastors
Heavenly Father,
We thank You this morning for the pastors and teachers that You have given us. We ask today that You will give them wisdom as they study Your word. May they be able to clearly teach it to others. Help them to stay rooted in the Gospel and Your truth. We ask that You give them love and compassion for those they are ministering to. If they are married, we ask that You help them to remain faithful and to strengthen their marriages. Guide them as they serve You. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 22, 2021 8:06:17 GMT -6
Monday: believers
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for creating the family of believers. We get encouragement from one another, knowledge, love, strength, blessings, the list goes on. We ask today that You would give us the strength we need to finish well. Encourage those who either don't have a home church to attend or have one that is still only online. May they still reach out to other believers. May they truly show that the Church is a body of people and not a building. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by mike on Feb 22, 2021 9:20:54 GMT -6
Monday: believers Heavenly Father, Thank You for creating the family of believers. We get encouragement from one another, knowledge, love, strength, blessings, the list goes on. We ask today that You would give us the strength we need to finish well. Encourage those who either don't have a home church to attend or have one that is still only online. May they still reach out to other believers. May they truly show that the Church is a body of people and not a building. In Jesus name, Amen. And Father for our persecuted brothers/sisters across the globe. Please provide them with abundant grace. Similar to how You told Paul (2Cor 12:9), provide for them who are currently prisoned, tortured, ridiculed or otherwise to rely on You for their needs, and their souls would continue to look to You each and every moment. They are in Africa, China, Russia, Iran and many other countries where your Word is 'illegal'. Strengthen our family please Lord. As the days grow darker, may we see Your light. |
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Post by Natalie on Feb 23, 2021 8:36:15 GMT -6
Tuesday: the lost
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the wonderful gift of Your Son. All of us have someone we love in our life who does not know Him. We ask that You help us to be diligent in praying for them and witnessing to them. We know that the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, that there is power in Your truth. May they be cut to the heart as those in Acts were. May they see the signs of the time that we are in and ask their believing family, "What must we do?" We also pray for those we do not have contact with. May they hear the truth, see the evidence for You, see You at work, something to get their attention, and turn to You. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 24, 2021 8:49:48 GMT -6
Wednesday: day of thanksgiving
Heavenly Father,
We take a moment today to remember all the things that You have given us and done for us. We have the beauty of creation. We have the gifts of Your Son and Spirit. We have this forum as a place of worship, learning, friendship. Each of us have many ways that we can praise and thank you this day. We are blessed indeed. In Jesus name, Amen
(take time to thank Him for the ways He has blessed you personally)
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Post by Natalie on Feb 25, 2021 8:12:21 GMT -6
Thursday: thoughts from Hebrews 3
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the promise of rest. We know that as believers we currently have a rest in Christ. He did the work and the work is finished. Help us to hold fast to that confession as we see the nearness of His return. Help us to exhort one another to remain faithful and not give in to the deceitfulness of sin. For we also know that there is complete rest coming. Rest from enemies, rest in the Kingdom, and a rest from our struggle with our own sinful nature. Thank You for the work You are doing in us now. Guide us and give us the strength to finish well. We pray in Jesus name, amen.
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Post by Natalie on Feb 26, 2021 9:25:55 GMT -6
Friday: Psalm 19
Heavenly Father,
Today we go to Your Word to hold on to the truth there. As in Psalm 19 we acknowledge Your Law is perfect and revives the soul, Your testimony is trustworthy and makes us wise, Your precepts are right and brings us joy, Your commandments are radiant and gives us light, the fear of the LORD is pure, Your judgments are true. We ask that You cleanse us from our hidden faults and keep us from willful sins that they may not rule over us. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing in Your sight. You are our rock and our Redeemer. And it's in Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Mar 1, 2021 7:20:40 GMT -6
Monday: families
Heavenly Father,
We come to You today to pray specifically for families. There are many now who are trying to balance working, caring for their kids all day, and even having to do school with their kids. It's hard to balance everything plus be limited on outside activities. Much tension can happen. Thank You for warmer weather and some things opening up again. We ask today that You would help parents be able to focus, to balance things, prioritize the right things. Help them to see the good things that are happening. May they find rest and wisdom in You. In Jesus name, Amen.
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