Posts Tagged ‘ Prayer ’

VerseD: 1 John 5:14

This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

‭1 John‬ ‭5:14‬, ‭CSB‬

We encourage each other to grow in Christ, and that can look like keeping each other in line with Christ’s thinking so that our prayers are indeed heard as we ask in His will.

VerseD: Matthew 6:9

‭“Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honored as holy.”

Matthew‬ ‭6:9‬, ‭CSB‬

We should encourage each other as the Church, and the best first step is seeking our God through prayer. And Jesus gave us an outline to follow.

VerseD: Matthew 9:37-38

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Matthew‬ ‭9:37‭-‬38‬, ‭ESV‬

We encourage each other in Christ to faithfulness, and we encourage each other to pray that He makes us each faithful in reaching the lost with the gospel.

Cowboy Bob’s Christmas Exchange 2023

This is a heartfelt and heart-wrenching view of grief at the holidays that I think many could find encouragement and even the beginnings of healing from.

Let us pray for all grieving at this time (whenever you read this or it comes to mind!)

Daniel

https://www.cowboybobsorensen.com/2023/12/our-last-christmas-gift-exchange.html?m=1

VerseD: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:16‭-‬18‬, ‭ESV‬

God has redeemed us, giving us hope and reason to be joyful and thankful at all times. Seek Him through prayer and worship, which He helps us do through His Holy Spirit.

And be thankful.l for all He has done!

VerseD: Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Romans 8:26, ESV

It is not always easy to admit we are weak and need help, but our God is fully aware of where we fall short and need help. He has given us His Holy Spirit who lifts us up, helps us and encourages us, and gives us hope and means for overcoming.

HopeFest Prescott 2023

Hi, all!

If you should see this this fine August 19, 2023, I ask for prayer.

My church was given the opportunity to have an apologetics booth at Hope Fest! There are other churches present, but we may be the one focused most on apologetics.

Please pray for:

  • Excellent encounters
  • Great questions
  • Wisdom in answers
  • Open hearts and minds

This opportunity happened all in this past week (apparently the deadline to get a booth was a few weeks ago!) As the church elder with the most training and experience, naturally I was asked if it could happen. I have a team of at least 4 coming out with me!

Thanks in advance (and if this is seen later, that these encounters continue to bear fruit!)

Many blessings in Christ,

Daniel

VerseD: James 5:13

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.

James 5:13, ESV

Jesus gave us the example of continuous prayer and worship. May we join Him with our petitions and praise, seeking the lost and celebrating His goodness.

VerseD: Psalm 133:1

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!

Psalm 133:1, ESV

God made us for community, and Jesus came for the purpose and prayed that we could live in unity.

May we focus on Christ to unite us and help us love each other at all times.

VerseD: James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

James 5:16, ESV

We like to think we can do things on our own, including earning forgiveness.

We must regularly confess our sins – to each other that we might lift each other up, and to God that His forgiveness may flow in us.