Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
Paul tells the members of the Colossians church that he has been consistently praying for them that they may have knowledge of God, be strengthened by Him, and walk with Him. God’s desire is for His people to act and serve in unity and harmony with one another. He desires for us to accept and … Continue reading Prayer that magnifies and glorifies the Father
This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide focuses on the lives and dignity of all those who leave their homes as migrants or refugees. As we pray for God to be their refuge, we also lift up the prayer needs of India this week. Here are the requests for prayer: Pray for protection of … Continue reading Prayer that God is our refuge
Where is your happy place? Where do you go to put your mind at ease? Or are you too busy or preoccupied to find peace? Say goodbye to busyness and get alone with Jesus. Lily Dunbar writes, I’ve decided to break up with busy. My schedule will not longer be the boss of me. I … Continue reading Prayer that dwells in peaceful places
In Hebrews chapter 3, verses 7 and 15 both point back to Psalm 95:7 and speak about “Today”. In this daily prayer meditation, we listen for the voice of God and consider what He is saying to us for today to soften our hearts. Lynette Kittle writes, Have you ever had God speak to heart … Continue reading Prayer that softens our hearts
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
Jesus loves the little children. This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide focuses on children at risk due to neglect, abuse, war and disasters. Our prayer is that God would reveal His grace to them and that they would find healing and protection in Him. As we pray for opportunities to show compassion towards … Continue reading Prayer that little children come to Jesus
Hebrews 2:13 quotes from Isaiah 8:17-18 where we find these words, “I will wait for the Lord, who is hiding his face from the house of Jacob, and I will hope in him. Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and portents in Israel from the Lord of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion.” (ESV) In “The God … Continue reading Prayer that waits for the Lord
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
Prayers for Hope 