Day 31

Most of us know that we should have a burden for lost and unchurched people in Madison County and around the world.  We even feel guilty that we don’t have such a burden.  Ask God for the burden … that’s a prayer He will answer.

Day 30

The Apostle Paul wrote, “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against might powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places” Ephesians 6: 12 (NLT).  Most of us just live by the first five words of that verse … “for we are not fighting.”  It’s time to realize that prayer is warfare.

Day 29

At times, I look at the world, at what humans do to one another in the name of power and religion, and feel totally helpless and hopeless.  While we know that perfect peace will only come to our world when the Prince of Peace returns, we should never stop praying for our world and reaching out to those who suffer injustice.  We actually hasten the day of His coming by praying and going in the name of Jesus.

Day 28

The most powerful and influential thing any of us can do for our country is to pray.  Pray for our leaders, pray for a turning back of the tide of immorality.  Pray for a renewal of the sanctity of marriage and life.  Pray for Heaven-sent revival.  Let your voice be heard, yes!  Take your stand, yes!  Get involved in the process, yes!  Vote, yes!  But most of all, pray.

Day 27

God deeply cares for suffering people.  Today, I’ve been praying for suffering people who are connected either directly or indirectly to our church.  I’m also praying for people in other parts of the world who suffer at the hands of evil regimes, especially people who are suffering because they are Christians.  How can I pray for people I don’t even know?  I just do, and trust that God is working on their behalf in answer to my prayers.

Day 26

Some in our church know a missionary family who has left all to follow Christ to a far-away place.  This is a young couple with three small children living among people with a language and culture unlike they have ever known in pretty Spartan conditions.  Don’t feel sorry for them or their kids.  They are happy, because they are where God wants them.  Pray for them and for other missionaries you many know; for their provision, protection and fruitfulness.

Day 25

The job we’ve been given to reach the world with the good news of Jesus is truly a huge undertaking.  It begins in our hearts with prayer that is bold and unafraid.  Jesus told his disciples (and us) that when it comes to His mission, His resources are unlimited and no request is too big (John 15: 7-8).  Pray with me for Heaven-sent revival right here and around the world.