Tag Archives: Prayer

DAY 5:  Sunday, October 5    TOPIC: Praise of God SCRIPTURE: “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.  Praise the Lord!”  (Psalm 150: 6, ESV) OBSERVATION:  Praise is the natural response of all creation to God’s greatness.  Every breath we take is a gift from Him, and each breath is an opportunity to honorContinue reading “DAY 5”

DAY 4:  Saturday, October 4  TOPIC:  Peace in our Nation and in our World SCRIPTURE: “Pray for kings and others in power so we may live quiet and peaceful lives as we worship and honor God. This kind of prayer is good, and it pleases God our Savior.”” 1 Timothy 2:2-3 OBSERVATION: We are toldContinue reading “DAY 4”

DAY 3:  Friday, October 3 TOPIC:  Peace in our Community SCRIPTURE: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:2-3 OBSERVATION: We recognize that we live in a sinful world that many times puts selfContinue reading “DAY 3”

DAY 2:  Thursday, October 2 TOPIC:  Revival SCRIPTURE: “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.”  2 Chronicles 7:14 OBSERVATION:  God promises restoration when His people turnContinue reading “DAY 2”

DAY 1: Thursday, October 1   (Community Prayer – City Hall at Noon) TOPIC:  Families SCRIPTURE:  “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your heartsContinue reading “DAY 1”

Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. – Proverbs 19:21 The future plans and purposes of God will be fulfilled. This is our promise, our hope, and our present praise for a future reality. Sovereign Lord, we praise You, the God whose future plans and purposesContinue reading “DAY 40: Praise to God Who Holds the Future”

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! – Psalms 31:24 Helplessness and hopelessness fill the lives of many addicts and their families. The addict is powerless to stop on their own, and the family can do nothing to change that. Love is painful in these situations. SometimesContinue reading “DAY 39: Addicts and their Families”

Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. – Proverbs 14:31 The Bible has much to say about caring for the poor, needy, and the homeless. We must remember it is not what we give or how much we give, but that we give. God’sContinue reading “DAY 38: Homeless in Our Community”

Father to the fatherless, defender of widows – this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. – Psalm 68:5-6a God becomes a fiercely devoted father to those who are orphaned. What is His solution to those who are lonely? Families. HeContinue reading “DAY 37: Foster Care/Adoption”

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 Today, we are mindful of those who have suffered abuse, often burdened with shame, fear, and anger. It’s crucial to provide them a safe space for healing. We must also consider the abusers, understanding that addressing their underlying issues is essential for breakingContinue reading “DAY 36: Abused and the Abusive”