Dear Praying Friends, I’m looking back today at some journaling I did in 2017 & 2018. One of the questions I posed then, I pose again today: “How do I consider trials pure joy?” As I look at this old journal, I see that I had many trials back then, just as I do today. But I don’t recall what they all were because obviously the Lord brought answers. The Church in the Book of Acts had many trials, too. As we continue in their “journal” and pray through Acts, let’s keep praying: SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE SHARE FELLOWSHIP IN YOUR CHURCH! Blessings~Gina
Monday, May 13, 2024: Acts 10
Prayer Pointer:
“God loves faith so much that He will test it to the breaking point so as to keep it pure and strong.” ~John Piper
Prayer “Fuel”:
Lord, In Acts 10:28, Peter shares Your message with us: We should not “call anyone impure or unclean.” Thank You for extending Your salvation beyond the Jewish people and inviting us to join Your Family. Help us see others as those You have created and those You have died for. Help us to invite others to know Your love as we do! And when we gather with each other, let the flame in each of us be strengthened. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE SHARE FELLOWSHIP IN YOUR CHURCH!
Think/Journal/Apply:
Is there someone that God really wants me to “see” today? Ask Him!
As You Have Time:
Would you take two minutes today and pray for other nations with the ministry of Every Home for Christ? They are praying through the whole earth, every nation during May. God wants all to be saved! For today’s prayer prompt, click here.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Acts 11
Prayer Pointer:
A believer may pass through much affliction, and yet secure very little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father meant the chastisement to bring us.
– Andrew Murray
Prayer “Fuel”:
Lord, In Acts 11, criticism has come between Your believers. How well we know this in the Church of today. Help us to pray for one another. Holy Spirit help us to stay in perfect unity to accomplish God’s purposes. When we don’t understand one another, give us grace to pray and share our hearts. We trust You to bring about Your perfect plans in our midst. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE SHARE FELLOWSHIP IN YOUR CHURCH!
Think/Journal/Apply:
Am I holding on to any bitterness?
As You Have Time:
Would you take two minutes today and pray for other nations with the ministry of Every Home for Christ? They are praying through the whole earth, every nation during May. God wants all to be saved! For today’s prayer prompt, click here.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024: Acts 12
Prayer Pointer:
This might be the simplest, most revolutionary step you can take. Will you ask God to father you? Really? Ask Him every day: Father, I need Your help today. I ask You to father me. ~John Eldredge
Prayer “Fuel”:
Let’s pray for the persecuted Church around the world today: Lord Jesus, we pray for all who are being tortured and persecuted for their faith. Your word promises that your grace is sufficient and that your power is perfected in our weakness. I pray that you will bring tangible comfort and grant them the grace to endure their suffering for you. May they be strengthened in ways that surpass all human understanding to stand strong for you. Help them to have courage, recognizing that you yourself, are their light and salvation, they don’t have to feel afraid, because You are the stronghold of their lives. Lord, I pray that though they are experiencing horror, they will not lose hope but that they will have the grace to endure. Help them not to lose heart and give up their belief in the goodness of God. May their hope be placed confidently in you, and may they echo the words of the Psalmist who wrote, “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living” (Based on 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 27:1, 13). ~From Crosswalk (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE SHARE FELLOWSHIP IN YOUR CHURCH!
Think/Journal/Apply:
What am I doing today that matters for eternity?
As You Have Time:
Would you take two minutes today and pray for other nations with the ministry of Every Home for Christ? They are praying through the whole earth, every nation during May. God wants all to be saved! For today’s prayer prompt, click here.
Thursday, May 16, 2024: Acts 13
Prayer Pointer:
We will stand amazed to see the topside of the tapestry and how God beautifully embroidered each circumstance into a pattern for our good and His glory.
– Joni Eareckson Tada
Prayer “Fuel”:
Lord, give Your Church great discernment as we live in a time with many “false” stories. Help us to continually seek You for truth as we read Your Word and we pray. Protect the youngest disciples from falsehood that may be on the internet. We trust You to help us to understand all that You are telling us. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE SHARE FELLOWSHIP IN YOUR CHURCH!
Think/Journal/Apply:
Who can I encourage today?
As You Have Time:
Would you take two minutes today and pray for other nations with the ministry of Every Home for Christ? They are praying through the whole earth, every nation during May. For today’s prayer prompt, click here.
Friday, May 17, 2024: Acts 14
Prayer Pointer:
When God is involved, anything can happen. Be open. Stay that way. God has a beautiful way of bringing good vibrations out of broken chords.
– Chuck Swindoll
Prayer “Fuel”:
Lord, help us when things are tough and we face much opposition to continue to boldly declare Your word. Help and protect our brothers and sisters all around the world who are also facing hardships. (add your own response) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE SHARE FELLOWSHIP IN YOUR CHURCH!
Think/Journal/Apply:
How can I serve God better?
As You Have Time:
Would you take two minutes today and pray for other nations with the ministry of Every Home for Christ? They are praying through the whole earth, every nation during May. For today’s prayer prompt, click here.
Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19, 2024: Acts 15 & 16 and SABBATH
Take some time this weekend and…
Rest, worship, read scripture (see above), meditate, pray. Next week we will continue our prayer journey through the Book of Acts.
Would you take two minutes each day this weekend and pray for other nations with the ministry of Every Home for Christ? They are praying through the whole earth, every nation during May. For the daily prayer prompt, click here.
Next Bible/prayer prompts will be posted on Monday, May 20 at midnight.
Let’s keep praying…SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD as WE SHARE FELLOWSHIP IN YOUR CHURCH!