Hello, praying friends!
If you are finding yourself, “late to the game” that is perfectly ok! Remember that the Lord doesn’t want us under the law. As I shared last week, the Lord is calling me into a 30-day season of prayer, June 1-30, 2023, for revival for my own city, family, church…everything! I invite you to join me in this journey in whatever way that Holy Spirit leads you. If you are just getting started, don’t worry about “catching up.” Just jump on board in whatever way you are able. I will be posting prayer guides each week during this season with brief daily prompts. I encourage you, as you are able, to take just a few moments each day to agree in prayer with me. I encourage you to add fasting to your prayers in whatever way is appropriate for you. During this season, consider doing an occasional fast from media, a favorite food, or even by giving up a meal on occasion and using that time to pray. If you miss a day or even a week, please don’t fret! Remember that the Lord loves spending time with you and me! I am excited and expectant to watch God move on our behalf! Blessings, Gina
Prayer Prompts for June 5-8, 2023 (Sabbath on June 10 & 11)
Monday, June 5 Read Philippians 4:6,7
Prayer prompt: Lord, please bring everyone who is anxious in my life to the Cross. Help my church and the CHURCH throughout Your world to turn to You at all times and in all circumstances. You hold the future and we trust You. Help us to embrace the “peace that transcends all understanding to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (v. 7) (add your own prayers over any places of anxiety.) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD!
Journal idea: Are there places where you have a hard time embracing God’s peace? Write Him a note in your prayer journal, asking Him to help you surrender those concerns.
As you have time: A worship song for today: Peace Be Still
Tuesday, June 6 Read Psalm 46:1
Prayer prompt: Several times today, declare: “Lord, You are MY refuge and strength and a very present help in trouble. Thank You!” (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD!
Journal idea: Ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of places where you have received help from the Lord. Write a note to Him in your prayer journal, thanking Him for His help.
As you have time: A worship song for today: Nobody Loves Me Like You Love me, Jesus
Wednesday, June 7 Read 1 John 3:1 in the International Children’s Bible
A prayer point: “When Jesus taught us to pray “Our Father”, he was teaching us to pray as children. The words “Our Father”…involve us in a relationship -a Father/child love relationship.” ~Alvin Vandergriend in The Joy of Prayer: A 40 Day Devotional to Invigorate Your Prayer Life.
Prayer Prompt: Ask the Lord to give you a humble heart and then say The Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD!
Journal idea: Address God as “Abba” (this Aramaic word expresses intimacy. Learn more here.) Thank Him for loving you with a the love of a “daddy!”
As you have time: A worship song for today: Abba
Thursday, June 8 Read Psalm 91
Prayer Prompt: Lord, thank You for Your promises of protection recorded in Psalm 91. Please help all in my (church, family, business, other…) to stay in the shelter of Your protective power. Protect us from the evil one. Lead us by Your Spirit. (add your own prayers) SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD!
Journal idea: What is your favorite part of Psalm 91? Why?
As you have time: A worship song for today: Psalm 91
Friday, June 9 Read Hebrews 6:1
Prayer Prompt: Lord, please help our church to mature in faith. Help us to move from the elementary things into the deeper mysteries of our faith. Help us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. (add your own prayers). SHOW US YOUR GLORY, LORD!
Journal idea: How can you keep growing in faith when you are worn out?
As you have time: Worship song for today: The Change in Me
Saturday, June 10 & Sunday, June 11 SABBATH Read Matthew 11:28-30 (both days)
Prayer prompt: Ask the Lord to teach you how to rest!
Rhythms of Grace 