Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. -Romans 12:12, ESV
Do you ever get discouraged? Do you sometimes feel ‘Is this all worthwhile? Are we actually getting anywhere?’ Are you ever tempted to ‘lose heart’? If you are, you are not alone. Paul was almost certainly tempted himself to lose heart, and he wrote to other Christians who were also tempted to do so. Yet … Continue reading Prayer that we do not lose heart
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 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
This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide examines the post-Christian modernist secular culture we live in and how to respond to those who claim to be non-religious but are spiritually seeking. Our prayer is that people would turn away from empty philosophies and turn toward faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to considering the … Continue reading Prayer that people put their faith in Christ
This week’s Praying for the World prayer guide reminds us how God has moved again and again through history to stir His Church to take the gospel to the world. How will the Church respond today? Plus we take a look at Ethiopia, in some ways a land of answered prayer, and its twin sister … Continue reading Prayer that God stirs His church to take the gospel to the world
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
This week’s Praying for the World highlights growth in urbanization around the world and in the house churches of China. Here are some requests we can be praying for in these areas : Pray for the growth of Christian movements in urban areas – this is one of the greatest tasks facing the global Church … Continue reading Prayer that lights up the world
Prayers for Hope 