Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. – Matthew 7:7-8 God answers prayer! It really is that simple. We should believe it!Continue reading “DAY 23: Praise for Answered Prayer”
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DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. – James 1:5-6 TheContinue reading “DAY 22: Our Judges and the Judicial System”
DAY 21: Foster Care/Adoption
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. – James 1:27 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. God settles the solitary in a home – Psalm 68:5-6aContinue reading “DAY 21: Foster Care/Adoption”
DAY 19: Nonprofit Agencies in our Community
Work willingly in whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. – Colossians 3:23 Union County has many nonprofits that do a fantastic job in South Arkansas and all of Arkansas. The work they do is HARD! They work many hours to raise funds to keep outstanding servicesContinue reading “DAY 19: Nonprofit Agencies in our Community”
DAY 17: Godly Men to Lead Youth
1But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. 7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity,Continue reading “DAY 17: Godly Men to Lead Youth”
DAY 16: Praise of the Holy Spirit
But I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I am leaving; for if I do not leave, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. And He, when He comes, will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment. – JohnContinue reading “DAY 16: Praise of the Holy Spirit”
DAY 15: Local Business Owners
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 If you were given a one pound weight, how long could you hold it out in front of you? It may not be a lot at first, but over time we will give out from exhaustion. We often try andContinue reading “DAY 15: Local Business Owners”
DAY 14: Military
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore, my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him – Psalm 28:7 (KJV) Today we pray for all of those serving in the military. We are very thankful for the great service they doContinue reading “DAY 14: Military”
DAY 13: Those in Poverty
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. – 2 Corinthians 8:9 We almost always think of wealth and poverty in financial terms. As we look at our own lives and atContinue reading “DAY 13: Those in Poverty”
DAY 12: Elderly and those in Nursing Homes
Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent. – Psalm 71:9 For many people visiting nursing homes, it is not a pleasant thing to do. Caring for others and doing good deeds is not always easy. Over 1.5 million Americans live in these facilitiesContinue reading “DAY 12: Elderly and those in Nursing Homes”
