DAY 40: Local, Specific Concerns

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. – 1 Corinthians 1:10 Our city, like many others acrossContinue reading “DAY 40: Local, Specific Concerns”

DAY 39: Addicts and their Families

REMINDER: You are invited to join your El Dorado community tonight (Wed., Nov. 8) in a special prayer walk as we wrap up our 40 Days of Prayer for El Dorado and Union County. We will meet at 6:30 pm at the El Dorado Police Department on North West Avenue. From there, we will walkContinue reading “DAY 39: Addicts and their Families”

DAY 25: Missionaries

Make disciples of all nations – Matthew 28:19 Churches across Union County are involved in many ways in the Great Commission. There are also increasing numbers of people moving to El Dorado from all nations. We need more churches in our community to directly send out missionaries, but we also need churches to take upContinue reading “DAY 25: Missionaries”

DAY 40: Local, Specific Concerns (Prayer Walk)

DAY 40: Local, Specific Concerns (Prayer Walk) “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 A city of 18,000 has specific, local concerns just as the city of 180,000. Just because we’re smaller isn’t an issue to our Heavenly Father. He hears our “fervent, effectual” prayers. Just persevere. Keep talking toContinue reading “DAY 40: Local, Specific Concerns (Prayer Walk)”

DAY 39: Addicts and their Families

DAY 39: Addicts and their Families Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and burst their bonds apart.” – Psalm 107:13-14 Addiction is no respecter of persons. Anyone can become an addict to damaging behaviors.Continue reading “DAY 39: Addicts and their Families”

DAY 38: Homeless in Our Community

DAY 38: Homeless in Our Community “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement. He encourages us in every trouble, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any trouble, through the very encouragement with which we ourselvesContinue reading “DAY 38: Homeless in Our Community”

DAY 37: Praise for Our Freedoms and Liberties

DAY 37: Praise for Our Freedoms and Liberties But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. James 1:25 When we look at our freedoms and liberties in this country, we shouldContinue reading “DAY 37: Praise for Our Freedoms and Liberties”

DAY 36: Abused and the Abusive

DAY 36: Abused and the Abusive He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. – Psalm 147:3 Today we are mindful of people who have been abused. Those who have suffered abuse are often filled with shame, fear, anger and hopelessness brought about by the abuse. We need to provide a safe place forContinue reading “DAY 36: Abused and the Abusive”

DAY 35: Spiritual Leaders in our Community

DAY 35: Spiritual Leaders in our Community “Oh Lord, Your Word declares that You are our Good Shepherd. Just as shepherds provides guidance for their sheep, we pray that You, Lord, provide guidance for every leader. I pray that You help them to be more like You. Help them know the condition of their flock.Continue reading “DAY 35: Spiritual Leaders in our Community”

DAY 34: Safety in Schools

DAY 34: Safety in Schools God says to “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 In prayer we form a hedge around our children, administration and faculty ofContinue reading “DAY 34: Safety in Schools”