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Post by mike on Jul 30, 2020 7:27:10 GMT -6
Wednesday Heavenly Father, We come to You today to lift up those who are despairing, battling depression and anxieties. There is so much fear and uncertainty, and many are struggling with finding hope. We know that hope is found in You - You are the God of hope who can fill them with joy and peace. We pray that they will reach out to others and to You. May they know that in putting their faith in Jesus better things are ahead - maybe not in this lifetime, but definitely in the life to come. And even if things don't get better here, there can be peace in the waiting. In Jesus name, amen. This is something that I think we can all relate to. I find myself being reminded of this fact nearly every day. This is mainly due to me seeing with my natural 'eyes' not spiritual. Rom 7:24-25 |
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Post by Natalie on Jul 30, 2020 8:55:04 GMT -6
Thursday:
Heavenly Father,
We come to You today to thank You for the care You give us. We ask that You would give us strength today to do the things You have called us to do. May we turn from those things that are sinful and worthless. Help us to set our mind on things above and let go of the things of this earth. May we continue looking to the city whose architect and builder is God. Dress us in Your armor as we go out today. May we see that our fight is not against flesh and blood. Help us also to love as You do. May we point people to Jesus. It's in His name we pray, amen.
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Post by Natalie on Jul 31, 2020 8:22:31 GMT -6
Friday: 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. And much about schooling this fall is still unknown. Many are still having to make decisions that will change their routines and what things look like at home. We pray that You would give them wisdom, love, and patience. May they be able to have their priorities in the right order. We also pray that their hope and trust is in You alone. 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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Post by Natalie on Aug 3, 2020 7:33:36 GMT -6
Monday: pray for whatif's request board.unsealed.org/post/34995/threadHeavenly Father, We know that You love Your children and will care for them. Thank You for those promises. We pray today specifically that You would give peace and wisdom to whatif and her family. We ask that You would comfort and guide them during this time. We also lift up any others who are currently in the process of making difficult decisions. We ask that You would please give them Your wisdom and guidance. May they patiently wait on You as they seek what is best. In Jesus name, Amen. |
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Post by Natalie on Aug 4, 2020 8:36:38 GMT -6
Tuesday:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for another day. May we remember to give You glory for the things You are doing in our lives. Many are struggling in the fight. We ask that You would strengthen Your children, increase their faith, help them remember their hope and destination. Dress us in Your armor that we may continue to fight the good fight of faith. May we remember that we are Your children and You are a good and mighty God. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Aug 5, 2020 8:33:34 GMT -6
Wednesday: Lebanon
Heavenly Father,
We come before You today with heavy hearts. We are looking forward to the day when there is no more death and destruction. But today we pray for the country of Lebanon. So many have lost their lives, have been injured, and have lost their homes or jobs. We ask that You would guide the search and rescue teams and the doctors and medical teams. Give them the strength they need for this job. We ask too that the Gospel goes out to as many of these people as possible. May good come from this tragedy. May Your light shine in the darkness. In Jesus name, amen.
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Post by Natalie on Aug 6, 2020 8:37:34 GMT -6
Thursday: 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 Aug 7, 2020 8:15:08 GMT -6
Friday
Heavenly Father,
We know that You are in control of the storms and weather that come. Proverbs says that You gather the wind in Your fists and in Job that You tell the snow and rain to fall. We pray today for those in who were in the path of the current hurricane. There is much loss and devastation. Help them to turn to You, the Creator of the wind and rain and sea. We also pray for those throughout the world who are dealing with much flooding. It's hard to see so much loss and destruction. But we know that that this world is temporary and a perfect world is coming. May we spread that hope today. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Aug 10, 2020 7:51:08 GMT -6
Monday: 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 Aug 11, 2020 8:05:28 GMT -6
Tuesday:
Heavenly Father,
We thank You, Father, for sending Your Son. We are thankful that we have a High Priest who intercedes for us. We are grateful that we can come to You through Him. We ask today that You will strengthen our faith where it is lacking. May we also be able to stand for Your truth and turn from everything else. Help us to run and not grow weary. May we be able to keep our mind on the things above and not the things of this earth, for in that we also know that we will have peace and rest. Remind us that You have all that we need and our treasure is stored with You. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Post by Natalie on Aug 12, 2020 7:56:22 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 about this coming year. 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 Aug 13, 2020 8:53:47 GMT -6
Thursday:
Heavenly Father,
We come to You today to lift up those who are despairing, battling depression and anxieties. There is so much fear and uncertainty, and many are struggling with finding hope. We know that hope is found in You - You are the God of hope who can fill them with joy and peace. We pray that they will reach out to others and to You. May they know that in putting their faith in Jesus better things are ahead - maybe not in this lifetime, but definitely in the life to come. And even if things don't get better here, there can be peace in the waiting. In Jesus name, amen.
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Post by Natalie on Aug 14, 2020 8:37:41 GMT -6
Friday: 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 Aug 17, 2020 7:32:03 GMT -6
Monday: 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 Aug 18, 2020 7:48:43 GMT -6
Tuesday: 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. Like Paul's prayer in Colossians-- may we be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of You, fully pleasing to You: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to Your glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. In Jesus name, Amen.
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