Why Pray?

“Imagine yourself in a dark room. Windows closed. Curtains drawn. Shutters shut. In the darkness it’s hard to believe there’s daylight beyond the drapes. So you grope and try to feel your way across the floor. You take a step, disoriented and unsure where you’re headed. Progress is slow and the journey painful. Stubbed toes,Continue reading “Why Pray?”

Day 40 – Wednesday, Nov 9 (Fasting)

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over thisContinue reading “Day 40 – Wednesday, Nov 9 (Fasting)”

Day 39 – Tuesday, Nov. 8

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. -II Chronicles 7:14 OBSERVATION: We thank God today for the privilege of living in this land ofContinue reading “Day 39 – Tuesday, Nov. 8”

Day 37 – Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016

The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desire of those who fear Him; He also hears their cry and saves them.  -Psalm 145:18-19 OBSERVATION: What a blessing it is to serve and pray to a God who is always there! PRAYER:Continue reading “Day 37 – Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016”

Day 36 – Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.  -Romans 12:9-10 OBSERVATION: The marks of a Christian should be obvious to those living in darkness. PRAYER: Father, help us to live out our faith in tangible ways andContinue reading “Day 36 – Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016”

Day 35 – Friday, Nov. 4, 2016

For the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty  -II Corinthians 3:17 OBSERVATION: Jesus said: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted; To proclaim liberty toContinue reading “Day 35 – Friday, Nov. 4, 2016”

Day 34 – Thursday, Nov. 3

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will ofContinue reading “Day 34 – Thursday, Nov. 3”

Day 33 – Wednesday, Nov 2, 2016

Now therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways.  -Haggai 1:5 KJV OBSERVATION: One of God’s simplest yet straight forward messages was to a nation who’s priorities drifted away from God. The message was simply, “Consider your ways!” Consider your priorities, consider your dedication, and consider your actions. Our country has lost itsContinue reading “Day 33 – Wednesday, Nov 2, 2016”

Day 32 – Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016

I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers. I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy. I’m glad because of the way you have been my partners in the ministry of the gospel from the time you first believed it untilContinue reading “Day 32 – Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016”

Day 25 – Tuesday, Oct. 25

“Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” -John 14:23, NIV OBSERVATION: I firmly believe that there is nothing we can do that would make God love us less; there is nothing we can do thatContinue reading “Day 25 – Tuesday, Oct. 25”