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
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
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
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
The grave could not hold Jesus, and it has no power over us if we trust in Him. In fact, John 3:16 tells us that whoever believes in Him shall not perish. Because Jesus defeated the power of sin and paid the penalty, we have been set free from the fear of death and now … Continue reading Prayer that is free from fear of death
Everything exists for God and through Him according to Hebrews 2:10. Verse 11 says that He is the one who makes people holy and unites them together with Himself as one family. He does this because everything He has made is good, by His Word and through the power of prayer (1st Timothy 4:4-5). 1st … Continue reading Prayer that is made holy
Hebrews 2:4 tells us that God Himself confirmed the message He sent to those who witnessed it by signs and wonders and various miracles. He did this through the gifts of the Holy Spirit that He distributed according to His own sovereign purpose. 1st Corinthians 12:3-13 explains, Therefore I want you to understand that no … Continue reading Prayer that witnesses signs, wonders and miracles
According to Hebrews 1:10, Psalm 102:25 is a testimony of God the Father about His Son, Jesus Christ. There we read, “Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.” (ESV). Earlier in Hebrews 1, in verse 2, it says that it is through the Son that … Continue reading Prayer that lays the foundation
This week’s installment of Praying for the World focuses on Bible Translation, Cuba and the Cote D’Ivoire. Here are the items for prayer: Pray for those who translate, publish, distribute and teach the Bible as they try to put the Word of Life within reach of everyone in the world. Pray for all those communicating … Continue reading Prayer that God speaks to our hearts in our own language
Prayers for Hope 