DAY 16: For the various congregations and unity among them

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of one Spirit.”  – I CorinthiansContinue reading “DAY 16: For the various congregations and unity among them”

DAY 15: Local business owners

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work andContinue reading “DAY 15: Local business owners”

DAY 14: Praise of Christ

“and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood” – Revelation 1:5 OBSERVATION: We praise Jesus Christ for He is faithful. He is the firstborn of the dead. He is Lord, and He has releasedContinue reading “DAY 14: Praise of Christ”

DAY 13: Military

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. – Joshua 1:9 OBSERVATION:  When God has a plan, he will use whatever individuals necessary to accomplish His purpose no matter how strong or weak that person is. Continue reading “DAY 13: Military”

DAY 12: Those in nursing homes

“When you give a party (or banquet or dinner), do not invite those who can repay the favor.  Instead, invite the poor and the blind, the lame and the maimed, the handicapped–those who cannot repay you–and you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” – Luke 14:14 OBSERVATION:  You and I don’t doContinue reading “DAY 12: Those in nursing homes”

DAY 11: Those in poverty

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31:8-9 “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not sayContinue reading “DAY 11: Those in poverty”

DAY 10: Health care professionals

At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind.  So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deafContinue reading “DAY 10: Health care professionals”

DAY 9: Safety in schools

“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”  – Proverbs 4:23 NLT OBSERVATION: When I chose safety of our schools to pray for, I must admit the violence in schools came to mind.  We all must be diligent in our prayers for those events, but I will also prayContinue reading “DAY 9: Safety in schools”

DAY 8: Children

You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.  -2 Timothy 3:14-15 (NASB)