Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
In 1st Corinthians 1:10, Paul urges the church in Corinth to be united in thought and purpose. We need to pray for this unity, that the Spirit would give us one mind to live in harmony with one another under the authority of Jesus. The reason that this is possible is because in verse 8 … Continue reading Prayer that we would be of one mind
Juneteenth is the oldest African American celebration of emancipation from slavery. President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863, but news of emancipation moved slowly. Texas was the most remote of the slave states, and the Emancipation Proclamation was not enforced there until two and a half years later, after the Civil … Continue reading Prayer that hears the cries of the oppressed
Accountability. Seems like a good idea in theory, like diet and exercise, but many of us don’t want that level of discipline. But if you had a coach or team to encourage you, it would be different. You wouldn’t want to let them down. The discipline of prayer is like that. When we join together … Continue reading Prayer that encourages one another daily
This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide draws attention to the Catholic Church and the streams of tradition, folk religion, and charismatic renewal that exist within. As we pray for God to renew Catholics as a force for good in the world, we also lift up the prayer needs of Haiti this week. Here … Continue reading Prayer that God works all things out for good
Emmitt Mitchell and James Spencer of Moody Center respond to recent events with a call for the church to take action, starting with prayer: Toward the end of The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race by Willie James Jennings, Jennings expresses a desire for the church with which we resonate deeply. He writes, ‘I yearn for … Continue reading Prayer that God would give us faith, wisdom and resolve
Today we remember those who went before us and fought for our freedom. We honor their sacrifice by taking the opportunity that we have to serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13). When we sacrifice for others, we share with them in the freedoms that we have received. Debbie McDaniel writes, Freedom is a gift, … Continue reading Prayer that remembers those who fought for our freedom
This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide highlights the possibilities and pitfalls of bringing together the power of the smartphone and the power of the Gospel; and Egypt, the most culturally influential Arab country with an ancient, living, suffering Church at its heart. With the timing of our current meetings being online, these prayer … Continue reading Prayer that connects with God
When Moses led the Israelites to the Promised Land, God told him that he could go no further. So Moses prepared the people to go on without him. But in doing so, he made it clear who was really leading them all along – God Himself. Moses told the people that God would continue to … Continue reading Prayer that God will be with you and go before you
Following Paul’s opening greeting to the church in Rome, he immediately starts by thanking God for their faith that is known throughout the whole world (Romans 1:8). He expresses his affection and joy for them by constantly remembering them in his prayers, and praying that he might be able to come to them and be … Continue reading Prayer that connects us together
Prayers for Hope 